Northshore Mining Fined for Wastewater Permit Violations

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has fined Northshore Mining $19,000 for repeated violations of its wastewater permit. The company released recycled water and water related to mining processes unpermitted multiple times between 2023 and 2025. Northshore Mining must also submit a spill prevention report and implement a piping integrity plan.

SAM.gov Entity Registration and Exclusion Maintenance Notice

The General Services Administration (GSA) issued a notice regarding temporary maintenance on SAM.gov that affected entity registrations and exclusions. The page for specific exclusions was unavailable during this period.

Navitas Organics chia seeds recalled for Salmonella contamination

The Rhode Island Department of Health announced a recall of Navitas Organics chia seeds due to potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers who purchased the affected product are advised not to consume it and to dispose of it or return it for a refund. This recall impacts food manufacturers, retailers, and importers.

Organic Moringa Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination

The Rhode Island Department of Health announced a recall of Organic Moringa products due to potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers are advised not to consume the product and to discard it or return it for a refund.

Rabies vaccine recalled due to sterile water mix-up

The Rhode Island Department of Health announced a recall of a rabies vaccine due to a mix-up where sterile water was used instead of the vaccine. This recall affects healthcare providers and potentially patients who received the affected vaccine.

Rhode Island Drug Overdose Data Update

The Rhode Island Department of Health has reported 55 non-fatal drug overdoses occurred in the state between March 10 and March 16. This data update provides situational awareness regarding the ongoing opioid crisis.

Department of Education TRIO Programs Outcome Evaluations Comment Request

The Department of Education is requesting public comment on a new information collection request (ICR) for TRIO Programs outcome evaluations. The proposed collection aims to gather data for the "Description of Today's TRIO Programs and Proposing Options for Future Outcome Evaluations" study, involving web-based surveys for TRIO project directors/staff. The comment period closes on May 18, 2026.

Department of Education Proposes New Loan Repayment Information Collection

The Department of Education has published a notice proposing a new information collection request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This collection, titled 'Shaping the Future of Loan Repayment,' aims to gather data through interviews with federal student loan borrowers to understand enrollment and repayment behaviors in income-driven repayment plans.

Department of Education Notice on RISE Award Information Collection

The Department of Education has issued a notice proposing the reinstatement of an information collection request (ICR) for the RISE Award program. This notice is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process, allowing for public comment on the existing collection.

DOJ Justice for Families Program Information Collection Extension

The Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women is seeking a 30-day public comment period for the extension of a previously approved information collection request related to the Justice for Families Program. This notice is part of the process for obtaining OMB authorization for the collection.