CDFI BG Program Notice of Information Collection and Public Comment

The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) has issued a notice regarding the collection of information for the CDFI Bond Guarantee (BG) Program. This notice opens a public comment period for interested parties to provide feedback on the proposed information collection.

Opportunity Zones Nomination Tool Public Comment

The U.S. Department of the Treasury is seeking public comment on the Opportunity Zone Nomination Tool. This tool is used to nominate eligible census tracts for designation as Qualified Opportunity Zones, which offer tax incentives for investments in distressed communities. Comments are due by May 5, 2026.

Bank Enterprise Awards Application Public Comment

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's CDFI Fund is requesting public comment on the Bank Enterprise Award (BEA) Program Application. This is an extension without change of a currently approved information collection, with an estimated annual burden of 13,920 hours for 174 respondents.

Textile Import Limitations Regulation

The US government has issued a new regulation establishing import limitations for textiles under a specific trade agreement. This rule aims to manage the flow of textile goods into the country and may affect domestic manufacturing and international trade relationships.

Apparel Imports from Sub-Saharan Africa Duty-Free Cap Set

The U.S. Department of Commerce has published the new 12-month cap for duty- and quota-free apparel imports from Sub-Saharan Africa under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The new limitations become applicable on October 1, 2024, with specific quantities set for general imports and a sub-limit for lesser-developed countries.

CAFTA-DR Textile Provision: Addition of Monofilament Yarn

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA) has determined that certain 100 percent monofilament yarn is not available in commercial quantities in CAFTA-DR countries. This product will be added to Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR in unrestricted quantities, effective July 23, 2025.

Apparel Import Limits from Haiti Under CBERA

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the annual quantitative limit for apparel imports from Haiti eligible for duty-free treatment under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act's value-added provision. For the period of February 3, 2026, through December 19, 2026, this limit is set at 267,063,493 square meters equivalent.

Procurement List Proposed Deletions

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is proposing to delete several janitorial, custodial, and administrative services from the Procurement List. These services are currently furnished by nonprofit agencies employing individuals with severe disabilities. Interested parties can submit comments until March 21, 2026.

Procurement List Deletions by Committee for Blind or Disabled

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is deleting specific products and services from the Procurement List. These items were previously supplied by nonprofit agencies employing individuals with disabilities.

Proposed Deletions from Procurement List

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is proposing to remove specific products from the Procurement List. These products are currently furnished by nonprofit agencies employing individuals who are blind or have severe disabilities. The public comment period for this proposal closes on April 4, 2026.