EIA proposes extension of State Level Generator Air Permit Inventory Report

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is proposing a three-year extension for the collection of information for the EIA-860S: State Level Generator Air Permit Inventory Report. This notice serves as a request for public comments on the proposed extension.

DOE Final Determination on Metal Halide Lamp Fixture Energy Standards

The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a final determination that more stringent energy conservation standards for metal halide lamp fixtures (MHLFs) are not cost-effective. Therefore, DOE will not amend the existing energy conservation standards for MHLFs. This determination is effective March 16, 2026.

Energy Conservation Standards for Small Electric Motors Final Determination

The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a final determination that more stringent energy conservation standards for small electric motors would not be cost-effective. Therefore, the DOE has decided not to amend the existing energy conservation standards for these motors.

Petroleum-Equivalent Fuel Economy Factor Rule

The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued an interim final rule removing the fuel content factor (FCF) from the petroleum-equivalency factor (PEF) calculation for electric vehicles. This change aligns with a court decision and impacts how light-duty vehicle manufacturers comply with CAFE standards. Comments are due March 23, 2026.

DOE Proposed Information Collection for Section 45Z Emissions Value Requests

The U.S. Department of Energy is seeking public comment on a new information collection request for Section 45Z Emissions Value Requests. This collection is necessary for fuel producers to petition for a Provisional Emissions Rate to claim a section 45Z tax credit. Comments are due by April 2, 2026.

Deny Comment Period Extension for Unemployment Compensation NPRM

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration has denied a request to extend the comment period for a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning unemployment compensation. This decision means the original comment deadline remains in effect.

ETA Ex Parte Communication Meeting Details

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has published details regarding an ex parte communication meeting. This notice provides information about a meeting held concerning RIN 1205-AC21.

Wagner-Peyser Act Staffing Delay for Merit Staffing Compliance

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is delaying the compliance date for the 2023 Wagner-Peyser Act Staffing Final Rule by one year. State grantees must now comply with staffing requirements by January 21, 2027, instead of January 22, 2026.

Proposed Rule: FY2026 H-2B Visa Numerical Limitation Increase

The Department of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Department of Labor, is proposing to increase the FY2026 H-2B visa numerical limitation by an additional 64,716 visas. These supplemental visas are intended for American businesses suffering or facing impending irreparable harm and will be distributed in three allocations.

Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for H-2A Nonimmigrants Rule

The Department of Labor issued an interim final rule amending the methodology for determining Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) for H-2A nonimmigrant workers. The rule will use Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) wage data and implement a standard adjustment factor for employer-provided housing, effective October 2, 2025.