SCOUT Vessel Foreign Coastwise Trade Request

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has posted a request for use of a foreign vessel named SCOUT in U.S. coastwise trade. The request is open for public review and comment through the Regulations.gov portal under docket MARAD-2026-0430. Parties interested in maritime commerce and Jones Act compliance may wish to monitor this proceeding.

Request for Use of Foreign Vessel RIPTIDE in Coastwise Trade

Maritime Administration (MARAD) received a request to use foreign-flagged vessel RIPTIDE in U.S. coastwise trade, which is generally reserved for U.S.-flagged vessels. The document (MARAD-2026-0431-0002) appears on Regulations.gov seeking comment or approval for this Jones Act waiver. Interested parties should review the request and submit relevant comments.

Security Authentication PIN Information Collection Renewal

The Social Security Administration published a 30-day comment period notice to renew the mySocial Security Security Authentication PIN (SAP) information collection under OMB Control No. 0960-0846. The SAP process provides identity proofing for SSA customers making direct deposit changes via telephone. Comments on the burden estimate, need, and utility of the collection are due April 30, 2026.

Proposed FOIA and Privacy Act Regulations

The Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) published a notice of proposed rulemaking establishing its first Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act regulations. These regulations will govern ONCD's procedures for processing public records requests and handling personal data under the Privacy Act. Public comments are accepted until May 15, 2026.

Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report Filings Notice

FERC posted notice of five natural gas pipeline filings received March 25-26, 2026, including rate filings for Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC, Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage Inc., and Wisconsin Power and Light Company. Also noticed Garden Banks Gas Pipeline LLC's accounting request and Equitrans L.P.'s tariff amendment for a shipper name change effective May 1, 2026. Comment deadlines range from April 2 to April 15, 2026.

Environmental Assessment for Ruedi Hydroelectric Project Non-Capacity Amendment

FERC staff prepared an Environmental Assessment for City of Aspen's non-capacity amendment of license for the Ruedi Hydroelectric Project No. 3603 in Colorado. The proposed modifications include a new 22x28-foot powerhouse, 110 feet of new penstock, a 1.2-megawatt turbine/generator unit, concrete tailrace, bypass line, and electrical system modernization. Staff concluded the amendment would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the human environment.

East Branch Hydroelectric Project Jurisdictional Determination

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received a jurisdictional determination request from the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation for the unlicensed East Branch Hydroelectric Project on the East Branch of the Missisquoi River in Orleans County, Vermont. FERC is soliciting public comments, motions to intervene, and protests regarding whether the project requires federal licensing under Section 23(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act. Comments must be filed within 45 days, by May 11, 2026.

FERC-725Z IRO Reliability Standards Information Collection Extension Request

FERC published a notice requesting comments on extending the currently approved information collection FERC-725Z (Mandatory Reliability Standards: IRO Reliability Standards). The collection covers NERC-developed IRO reliability standards including IRO-001-4 and IRO-002-7. No changes to existing reporting requirements are proposed, and no comments were received on the prior 60-day notice that ended March 16, 2026. Comments on this extension request are due April 30, 2026.

Electric Rate and Exempt Wholesale Generator Filings Received

FERC received multiple electric rate filings, exempt wholesale generator certifications, and an accounting request from various applicants including PECO Energy Company, Invenergy entities, and PacifiCorp. The filings include compliance informational filings pursuant to PJM OATT Schedule 2, market-based rate tariff amendments, and rate filings under Section 205(d). Public comment deadlines range from April 15-16, 2026.

Credit Related Information Sharing Between RTOs/ISOs Information Collection Comment Request

FERC is soliciting public comments on the three-year extension of FERC-1005 information collection requirements for credit-related information sharing between RTOs/ISOs. The Commission proposes no changes to ongoing reporting requirements but is removing a completed one-time tariff provisions compliance filing burden (6 responses, 150 hours, $15,300). The remaining ongoing collection burden is 12 responses annually with 48 total burden hours at $4,896 cost.