Reserve Bank of India Trade Relief Measures Directions 2026

RBI issued Trade Relief Measures Directions 2026 (RBI/2025-26/263) effective March 31, 2026, extending export credit tenor to up to 450 days for pre-shipment and post-shipment financing. The directions allow regulated entities to permit enhanced credit periods and permit liquidation of packing credit facilities from alternate sources for exporters impacted by the West Asian crisis.

Aircraft Noise Certification Regulations

The Australian Department of Infrastructure published the consolidated Air Navigation (Aircraft Noise) Regulations 2018 (F2026C00287), authorized under the Air Navigation Act 1920. The regulations establish requirements for aircraft noise certification, including application procedures, certificate issuance criteria, form requirements, carriage obligations, and revocation provisions.

Airports Regulations 2024

The Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts issued the Airports Regulations 2024 under the Airports Act 1996. The regulations establish comprehensive rules governing airport leasing, management agreements, land use, planning, and building controls for Australian airports. The instrument (F2026C00276) took effect on 1 April 2026.

Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (Proliferation Financing) Regulations 2026

The Department of Home Affairs issued the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (Proliferation Financing) Regulations 2026 (F2026L00412), establishing new regulatory definitions and offences for proliferation financing under Australian law. The regulations define proliferation financing in connection with the Charter of United Nations Act 1945, Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011, and prescribed Commonwealth, State and Territory offences. These regulations take effect 31 March 2026.

UN Sanctions Lebanon Regulations

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has consolidated the Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions — Lebanon) Regulations 2008, maintaining the legislative framework implementing UN Security Council sanctions resolutions concerning Lebanon. The instrument prohibits export of sanctioned goods, provision of sanctioned services, and dealings with designated persons or entities, while establishing a permit regime administered by the Minister for Foreign Affairs.

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 Citation Update

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority issued an updated version (F2026C00286) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, effective 1 April 2026. This version update includes citation changes and backcapture in accordance with Section 36 of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003. The instrument is made under the Civil Aviation Act 1988 and covers aviation safety regulatory requirements including Part 1 (Preliminary) and Part 11 (Regulatory Administrative Procedures).

Excise Tariff Fuel Duty Temporary Reduction Determination

The Australian Department of the Treasury issued Legislative Instrument F2026L00411 effective 1 April 2026, establishing Part 2 of a temporary reduction in fuel excise duty under the Excise Tariff Act 1921. The determination authorizes a further reduction in the percentage of fuel duty applicable under the Excise Tariff Act. This follows the preliminary Part 1 provisions and affects all entities involved in fuel production, importation, distribution, and retail.

Migration Agents Code of Conduct Regulations 2021

The Department of Home Affairs issued the Migration (Migration Agents Code of Conduct) Regulations 2021, prescribing the professional code of conduct for registered migration agents in Australia. The latest version F2026C00275 consolidates amendments through April 2026, governing duties including professional conduct, client money handling, and immigration assistance standards. Registered migration agents must comply with these regulations under the Migration Act 1958.

PacifiCorp Residential Rate Increase Approved

The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved PacifiCorp residential rate adjustments effective April 1, 2026. The typical residential customer's monthly bill will increase by approximately $4.29 (2.9%). Albany customers will see a slightly higher increase averaging $5.64 (4.1%) due to underground power line relocation costs. The adjustments reflect the 2024 power cost true-up, new wind farm costs, and updated Energy Trust of Oregon funding.

SSA Notice Comment Submission Form

The Social Security Administration has opened a 28-day public comment period ending April 30, 2026, for a proposed notice (Docket No. SSA-2026-0331-0001). This Regulations.gov submission form allows interested parties to submit comments on the SSA notice. The specific subject matter of the notice is not visible in this submission form.