Amendment to Environment Regulation from EDA

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) has issued an amendment to an existing environmental regulation. This action updates specific provisions within the regulation, impacting government agencies that fall under its purview.

EDA Final Rule Updates Public Works and Economic Adjustment Act Grant Rates

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) has issued a final rule to update grant rates under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, aligning with the Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024. This rule increases the maximum federal grant rate for eligible projects.

HUD Removes Obsolete Renewal Communities Regulations

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is removing its regulations for Renewal Communities. These regulations are obsolete as the designations and associated tax incentives have sunset. The rule aims to update HUD's regulations and provide clarity on active programs.

ECHA Publications: PFAS Opinions and Biocidal Products Committee Highlights

ECHA has published new updates including opinions on a PFAS restriction proposal from its Risk Assessment Committee and Socio-Economic Analysis Committee. Additionally, highlights from the February Biocidal Products Committee meeting are available, detailing adopted opinions on active substances and authorisations.

NRCS Information Collection Notice for Advancing Markets for Producers

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is requesting comments on a revision to an approved information collection request for the Advancing Markets for Producers grant activity. The revision focuses on ongoing progress reporting requirements for grant awardees. Comments are due by April 13, 2026.

USDA Revises FY 2026 Sugar Allotments and Allocations

The USDA has revised the fiscal year 2026 (crop year 2025) state cane sugar allotments and allocations to sugarcane processors, and also revised the fiscal year 2026 beet sugar allocations. These revisions involve reassigning specific tonnages between Florida and Louisiana for cane sugar and between various processors for beet sugar.

Farmer Bridge Assistance Program Final Rule and ICR Approval

The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) has issued a final rule for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program, effective February 23, 2026. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has also approved the associated information collection request (ICR) under control number 0503-0028.

Supplemental Disaster Relief Program and Dairy Margin Coverage Program Correction

The Commodity Credit Corporation and Farm Service Agency are issuing correcting amendments to the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) and Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program regulations. These technical corrections address eligibility for sugar beet producers, quality loss calculations, and dairy operations that ceased marketing milk. The amendments are effective March 9, 2026.

CFTC Extends Collection for Interpretative, No-Action, and Exemptive Letters

The CFTC is seeking public comment on extending its collection of information related to interpretative, no-action, and exemptive letters. This notice is part of the agency's process under the Paperwork Reduction Act to obtain OMB approval for the continued collection of this voluntary information.

CFTC Notice on Information Collection Activities Review

The CFTC has issued a notice announcing that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This notice is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process and seeks public comment on the collection of qualitative feedback for agency service delivery.