Medicare Advantage and Part D Program Changes for Contract Year 2027

CMS has published a final rule implementing comprehensive changes to Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D), and Medicare cost plan regulations for contract year 2027. The rule codifies Inflation Reduction Act changes including the sunset of the Coverage Gap Discount Program and implementation of the new Manufacturer Discount Program, along with updates to Star Ratings, marketing standards, enrollment processes, and special needs plan requirements. The regulations are effective June 1, 2026 and apply to coverage beginning January 1, 2027.

Actuarial Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting - 2026 Annual Report

The Railroad Retirement Board announced a virtual meeting of the Actuarial Advisory Committee on May 5, 2026, to discuss assumptions for the 2026 Annual Report required under the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 and Railroad Retirement Solvency Act of 1983. The meeting is open to the public, with persons wishing to attend required to contact Patricia Pruitt for virtual meeting access information.

Replaceable Light Source Dimensional Information Collection Reinstatement

NHTSA published a notice seeking public comments on its intent to reinstate a previously approved information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act for replaceable light source dimensional data required by 49 CFR Part 564. The collection covers technical specifications for replaceable light-emitting diode and other light sources used in motor vehicles. Comments must be submitted by June 8, 2026.

Platform Lift Systems for Motor Vehicles - Information Collection Request

NHTSA is seeking OMB approval to reinstate an information collection related to labeling requirements for platform lift systems under 49 CFR 571.403 and 49 CFR 571.404. The collection covers labeling requirements for platform lift systems for motor vehicles and platform lift installations in motor vehicles. Public comments are requested by June 8, 2026.

NHTSA requests OMB approval for vehicle labeling requirements

NHTSA requests OMB approval for vehicle labeling requirements

Revocation of VOR Federal Airway V-320 near Mount Pleasant, Michigan

The FAA has issued a final rule revoking VOR Federal Airway V-320 in the vicinity of Mount Pleasant, Michigan, effective July 9, 2026 at 0901 UTC. The action is necessitated by the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Mount Pleasant VOR/DME navigational aid as part of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network program. The DME portion of the NAVAID will be retained for continued use.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standard - Information Collection Reinstatement with Modification

NHTSA requests OMB approval to reinstate with modification a previously approved information collection under the Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (UTQGS) at 49 CFR 575.104. The modification clarifies that approximately 45 manufacturers serve as respondents submitting materials for approximately 160 brand names, and accounts for burden associated with compiling and submitting materials under 49 CFR 575.6(d)(2), resulting in a decrease in estimated burden hours.

Fatty Acids from Indonesia and Malaysia; Preliminary Injury Determination

The US International Trade Commission determined there is reasonable indication that the US fatty acids industry is materially injured by reason of less-than-fair-value imports and subsidized imports from Indonesia and Malaysia. The Commission also gave notice of commencement of final phase investigations under the antidumping and countervailing duty statutes. The merchandise at issue includes fatty acids under HTS subheadings 2915.70.01, 2915.90.10, 2916.15.10, 2916.15.51, 3823.11.00, 3823.12.00, 3823.19.20, and 3823.19.40.

Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Mexico and Turkey - Five-Year Review Determination

The US International Trade Commission determined that revocation of countervailing and antidumping duty orders on steel concrete reinforcing bar from Turkey and Mexico would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to the domestic industry. The orders will remain in effect following completion of this five-year review.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Information Required To Cross Private Land for Access to BLM Lands

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes a new information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act requiring individuals seeking to cross private land to access BLM-managed lands to submit specific information. The proposed Carrizozo Accesses Form would collect data for processing access requests across non-federal land. Comments on the proposed collection are due June 8, 2026.