Deep Seabed Mining Comment Period Extension and Public Hearings

NOAA extended the public comment period for deep seabed mining exploration license applications and announced virtual public hearings. The notice, published under RIN 0648-BN96, invites stakeholder input on applications for deep seabed exploration licenses. Comment deadline and hearing dates will be determined based on the extension period.

Gulf Fishery Management Council Ad Hoc Red Snapper Grouper/Tilefish IFQ Advisory Panel Meeting

NOAA announces a public meeting of the Gulf Fishery Management Council's Ad Hoc Red Snapper Grouper/Tilefish IFQ Advisory Panel on April 21, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT. The panel will discuss Individual Fishing Quota programs for Red Snapper, Grouper, and Tilefish species in Gulf of Mexico waters.

Law School Clinic Certification Program Information Collection

The USPTO published a Federal Register notice announcing a 30-day public comment period for the Law School Clinic Certification Program information collection request submitted to OMB for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The notice invites law schools and other interested parties to submit comments on this information collection activity.

Information Collection Activities Submission for OMB Review

CMS published a notice submitting information collection activities to OMB for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The notice solicits public comments on proposed and existing data collection requirements administered by the agency. Regulated parties have 30 days to submit comments.

Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a routine Paperwork Reduction Act notice seeking public comment on agency information collection requirements. The notice announces a 30-day comment period for unspecified CDC forms. No new compliance obligations are created by this administrative procedure.

Proposed Data Collection Under Paperwork Reduction Act

The CDC published a Federal Register notice seeking public comments on a proposed data collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The notice requests input on information collection burden hours and related requirements. Comments must be submitted by June 8, 2026.

WTC Health Program Denies Petitions on Hepatic Steatosis

The CDC's World Trade Center Health Program Administrator has denied Petitions 029, 034, 035, and 062, which requested the addition of hepatic steatosis (fatty liver disease) as a covered health condition under the program. The finding of insufficient evidence was published in the Federal Register (91 FR 17650). This decision affects WTC responders and survivors seeking coverage for this condition.

Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment

The CDC has published a notice in the Federal Register proposing a new data collection for public comment. The notice invites feedback from the public and relevant stakeholders on the proposed collection. Comments must be submitted by June 8, 2026.

Federal Register Volume 91 Number 66 Daily Issue

The Government Publishing Office released Federal Register Volume 91, Number 66 dated April 7, 2026. This is a daily issue listing containing multiple agency documents. Specific regulatory content not viewable in this index summary.

Plant Product Movement Information Collection Request

APHIS is requesting OMB approval to revise and extend its information collection related to the movement of plants and plant products from Hawaii and US Territories. This Paperwork Reduction Act notice invites public comment on the proposed information collection requirements, with comments due by June 8, 2026.