Buckingham Branch Railroad - Discontinuance of Service Exemption

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has issued a notice regarding Buckingham Branch Railroad Company's petition for exemption to discontinue service over approximately 4.2 miles of rail line in Virginia. The STB is instituting an exemption proceeding, with a final decision expected by June 26, 2026.

Exemption for Operator Change: Connecticut Southern Railroad

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has issued a notice of exemption allowing Connecticut Southern Railroad (CSO) to lease and operate approximately 8.64 miles of rail line from the State of Connecticut. CSO will replace Central New England Railroad as the operator, with the transaction projected to generate annual revenues not exceeding $5 million and not creating a Class II or I carrier. The exemption becomes effective April 21, 2026.

Railroad Abandonment and Discontinuance Exemption Notice

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has issued a notice regarding a petition filed by Canonie Atlantic Co. and Buckingham Branch Railroad Company for an exemption to abandon and discontinue service over approximately 2.3 miles of rail line in Virginia Beach and Norfolk, Virginia. The petition seeks exemption from prior approval requirements for the abandonment and discontinuance.

Agency Information Collection Activities; FISAP Application Review; Comment Request

The Education Department is requesting public comment on its information collection activities related to the Fiscal Operations Report for 2025-2026 and Application To Participate 2027-2028 (FISAP) and Reallocation Form. The comment period closes on April 27, 2026.

Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares

The Federal Reserve System has published a notice regarding change in bank control and acquisitions of bank shares. This notice, published in the Federal Register, details the procedures and requirements for such transactions.

Capital Rule for Global Systemically Important Banks (Regulation Q) and FR Y-15

The Federal Reserve System has issued a proposed rule concerning the regulatory capital rule (Regulation Q) and the Systemic Risk Report (FR Y-15) for global systemically important bank holding companies. The proposal aims to establish risk-based capital surcharges and includes a comment period closing on June 18, 2026.

DHS Adopts NEPA Categorical Exclusions Under Section 109

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has adopted categorical exclusions under Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This notice, published on March 27, 2026, establishes specific categories of actions that DHS has determined will not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment.

Insurance Broker Indicted for Fraud and Theft

The Colorado Attorney General's Office announced the indictment of George Gonzalez, an insurance broker, on 23 felony counts for allegedly diverting over $100,000 in insurance premium payments. The indictment includes charges of insurance fraud and theft, affecting multiple insurance companies and their customers.

FCC Speeds Up Modern High-Speed Network Rollout

The FCC has adopted a Report and Order to reduce regulatory barriers and costs associated with transitioning from legacy networks to next-generation, IP-based infrastructure. This action aims to accelerate the rollout of modern high-speed networks across the country.

FCC Adopts Measures to Speed Network Modernization

The FCC has adopted measures to reduce regulatory barriers and costs associated with transitioning from legacy networks to next-generation, IP-based infrastructure. These actions aim to accelerate network modernization and the rollout of high-speed networks.