Delegation of Authority to Assistant Secretary for Disaster Response

The State Department has issued a notice delegating authority to the Assistant Secretary for Disaster and Humanitarian Response. This action formally assigns specific responsibilities related to disaster response operations.

State Department Notice of Determinations for Culturally Significant Objects Exhibition

The State Department has issued a notice regarding determinations for culturally significant objects being imported into the U.S. for exhibition. This notice, published on March 23, 2026, pertains to the "Epic of the Northwest Himalayas: Pahari Paintings From the “Shangri” Ramayana" exhibition.

Delegation of Authority to Under Secretary for Foreign Assistance, Humanitarian Affairs, and Religious Freedom

The Department of State has issued a notice delegating authority to the Under Secretary for Foreign Assistance, Humanitarian Affairs, and Religious Freedom. This action formally assigns specific responsibilities and decision-making powers to this high-level position within the department.

Railroad Retirement Board Proposed Collection Comment Request

The Railroad Retirement Board has published a notice requesting public comments on a proposed collection of information. This notice outlines the details of the information collection and provides a period for interested parties to submit their feedback.

Education Department Talent Search Program Notice

The Department of Education has issued a notice announcing the Talent Search Program. This notice is open for public comment until May 1, 2026, indicating a potential for future program adjustments or clarifications based on feedback.

IDEA Part B SPP APR Comment Request

The Education Department is requesting public comments on proposed changes to the information collection activities related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR). The comment period closes on May 22, 2026.

IDEA Part C State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report Comment Request

The Education Department is requesting public comments on its information collection activities related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report. The comment period is open until May 22, 2026.

Education Department Seeks Extension for Student Aid Verification Data Collection

The Education Department has published a notice requesting public comment on its intention to extend an existing information collection activity related to student aid verification data. The comment period is open for 62 days, closing on May 22, 2026.

Civil Rights Commission Notice on Declining Black Male Enrollment

The Civil Rights Commission has issued a notice regarding declining Black male enrollment at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other colleges. This notice outlines the agency's focus on addressing this trend and includes details for an upcoming meeting.

Commerce Preliminary Affirmative Determination on Pulp from Brazil

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a preliminary affirmative determination in the countervailing duty investigation of high purity dissolving pulp from Brazil. Preliminary subsidy rates were set at 3.67% for Bracell Bahia Specialty Cellulose S.A. and all other producers. The final determination is scheduled for August 4, 2026.