Personal Identification Form Information Collection Extension

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) published a 30-day notice requesting public comments on extending OMB approval for the Personal Identification Form (DFC-006, OMB No. 3015-0010). The form supports DFC's Know Your Customer due diligence procedures. The agency received no comments during the initial 60-day notice period. This extension without change applies to business entities, not-for-profit institutions, and individuals with significant relationships to DFC-supported projects, affecting approximately 975 respondents annually with a total estimated burden of 975 hours.

M/V Scout foreign-built coastwise endorsement

M/V Scout foreign-built coastwise endorsement, comments due Apr 29

One Pill Can Kill Training Initiative and Opioid Response Progress

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin returned to the University of Arkansas for the second round of One Pill Can Kill training, announcing the state's opioid overdose deaths dropped 50% since summer 2023. The office is funding two additional Narcan vending machines on the UA campus, bringing the total to three machines providing Narcan free of charge. This was the 11th round of training provided to college students across the state, with over 1,700 students trained to date.

Kroger Sued for Disability Discrimination After Stripping Employee's Accommodation

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against The Kroger Co. alleging the grocery retailer violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by terminating an employee with neuropathy after removing her previously-approved workplace accommodation. The EEOC seeks back pay, compensatory damages, and punitive damages for the terminated employee.

EEOC v. Cogar Group - Religious Discrimination

The EEOC has filed a lawsuit against Cogar Group alleging religious discrimination. The complaint claims the company forced a Baptist deacon to resign from his security position due to his religious beliefs. This enforcement action seeks to enforce federal employment discrimination laws protecting workers from religious-based adverse employment actions.

EEOC v. Ascend Wellness Holdings - Sexual Harassment

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Ascend Wellness Holdings, a cannabis company, related to incidents at the company's Collinsville facility. The EEOC alleges violations of federal civil rights laws protecting employees from workplace sexual harassment.

AG Opposition to GSA DEI Certification Requirements for Federal Funding Recipients

New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined 22 other AGs in filing a comment letter opposing a GSA proposal that would require federal funding recipients to certify compliance with undefined DEI restrictions. The coalition argues the proposal imposes unjustified burdens, violates federal law, and threatens recipients with civil and criminal penalties for lawful activities.

ISLA/SIFMA No-Action Letter - Rule 15c3-3 Equity Collateral Designation

The SEC Division of Trading and Markets issued a no-action letter granting ISLA Americas and SIFMA relief under Rule 15c3-3, permitting broker-dealers to use certain equity securities as collateral when borrowing fully-paid or excess margin securities from customers. The relief also allows broker-dealers to record a debit under item 11 of the customer Reserve Formula for the market value of such borrowed securities, subject to specified conditions.

PFAS Impact Study on Stocked Trout - Upper Melville Pond Fishing Closure

RI DEM and RIDOH announced a collaborative study with EPA, Roger Williams University, and the Town of Portsmouth to examine PFAS accumulation in stocked trout at Upper Melville Pond in Portsmouth. The pond will be closed to fishing from May 4 through July 2, 2026, to protect study integrity. This is the first study of its kind in Rhode Island and results are expected next year.

Softwood Lumber Board Assessment Rate and Membership Changes

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has published a proposed rule to amend the Softwood Lumber Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order (7 CFR part 1217). The proposed changes include clarifying assessment rates applicable to softwood lumber imported into the United States and revising the membership composition of the Softwood Lumber Board. Public comments on this proposed rule are invited through April 29, 2026.