Approved Monitoring Service Providers for Northeast Multispecies Fishery 2026

NMFS has approved nine companies to provide at-sea catch monitoring and electronic monitoring services for the Northeast Multispecies Fishery in fishing year 2026. The approvals are effective May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027. These approved service providers may be contracted by fishing sectors to meet industry-funded monitoring requirements under the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan.

EAC Announces End-of-Life Status for Certified Voting Systems

The Election Assistance Commission issued a notice proposing end-of-life status for 19 certified voting systems from three manufacturers (ES&S, Clear Ballot, Hart). These systems are no longer deployed in any jurisdiction and are no longer supported by their manufacturers. The EAC's action is an administrative cleanup under the End-of-Life Certification Review and Rescission Policy to maintain an accurate and trustworthy list of certified voting systems.

SRAE National Evaluation Impact and Implementation Study Information Collection

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is seeking public comments on a new information collection request for the Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) National Evaluation: Impact and Implementation Study. The study will collect data through youth surveys administered three times (pre-randomization, immediate post-program, and 6-month follow-up), along with semi-structured interviews with program staff and youth focus group discussions. Comments are due May 8, 2026.

Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden for Community Services Programs

The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families proposes to amend regulations governing Block Grants, Individual Development Account Reserve Funds, and the Emergency Community Services Homeless Grant Program. The proposed rule seeks to eliminate unnecessary or obsolete regulatory requirements. Public comments are being accepted through May 8, 2026, with the goal of reducing administrative burden on community services organizations.

Federal Claims Collection Methods for SNAP Recipient Claims

The USDA Food and Nutrition Service published a notice announcing the reinstatement with revision of an expired information collection (OMB No. 0584-0446) for federal claims collection methods related to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipient debts. The notice invites public comments on the proposed burden estimates and requirements for initiating and conducting federal collection actions against debtors with delinquent SNAP debts. Comments must be submitted by June 8, 2026.

Collection of Generic Clearance for Improving Customer Experience - OMB PRA Notice

The USDA Office of the Chief Information Officer published a notice announcing its intent to submit a generic clearance collection for improving customer experience to OMB for approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The collection facilitates agency collection of public feedback to improve services and comply with the Government Service Delivery Improvement Act and 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act. Comments are invited from the public.

FCC Suspends Kenneth Collura from USF Programs

FCC Enforcement Bureau issued a Notice of Suspension against Kenneth Collura, barring him from participating in E-Rate and other Universal Service Fund programs. The FCC also initiated formal debarment proceedings against Collura following his criminal conviction. This action prevents Collura from receiving or administering USF-funded services during the suspension period.

Donna Woods - Notice of Suspension from E-Rate and USF Programs

FCC Enforcement Bureau has issued a Notice of Suspension against Donna Woods, barring her from participating in E-Rate and Universal Service Fund programs and initiating formal debarment proceedings. The enforcement action follows a criminal conviction that renders her ineligible under program rules. E-Rate and USF provide subsidized telecommunications services to schools and libraries nationwide.

FCC Suspends Charles A. Jones from E-Rate and Universal Service Fund Programs

The FCC Enforcement Bureau issued a Notice of Suspension (DA-26-311) suspending Charles A. Jones from participating in E-Rate and other Universal Service Fund programs. The suspension initiates formal debarment proceedings against Jones, barring him from activities related to these federal telecommunications subsidy programs pending the outcome.

Notice of Suspension Issued, John Comito

FCC Enforcement Bureau issued a Notice of Suspension against John Comito, barring him from participating in E-Rate and Universal Service Fund programs. The suspension initiates formal debarment proceedings based on related criminal convictions. Recipients of USF funding must ensure they do not engage suspended parties in any program-related activities.