EPA Proposes Michigan Air Rules for VOC/NOx RACT

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed new air quality rules for Michigan concerning Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) related to the 2015 ozone standards. The proposal is open for public comment until March 30, 2026.

NIST Report on Adjoint Methods for Sensitivity Analysis

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a report detailing the physical interpretation of adjoint methods for sensitivity analysis in computational modeling. This document, Part I of a series, aims to demystify the adjoint method for engineers and scientists by grounding it in physical principles.

Automated Polymer Library for Materials Science Literature Curation

NIST has published a notice detailing an automated approach to curating materials science literature, specifically for dynamic polymers. This method aims to streamline data extraction for AI model training and trend identification in materials science research.

Influence of Ligament Size on Charpy Impact Test Results

NIST published a study on the influence of ligament size and tolerances on Charpy impact test results. The study supports a proposal to revise ASTM standards to align with ISO 148-1 regarding ligament length specifications.

NIST Develops New Gas Flow Standard

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a new Semiconductor Low Flow Standard (SLowFlowS) capable of measuring gas flows as low as 0.01 standard cm³/min. This development aims to improve accuracy in determining small volumes for ultra-low flowrate measurements.

End-effector Pose Extrapolation using Wireless Channel State Information

NIST has published a paper detailing a method for end-effector pose extrapolation using wireless channel state information. The research demonstrates improvements in physical robot performance by adapting to real-time radio frequency channel conditions, potentially leading to wider adoption of wireless technology in industrial settings.

Shao v. US Dept of State - Other Immigration Actions

The US District Court for the Northern District of California has filed a new civil case, Shao v. US Dept of State, Case Number 5:26-cv-01434-NC. The case involves 'Other Immigration Actions' with the US Government as a defendant. A proposed summons was filed on February 27, 2026.

Gender Recognition (Disclosure of Information) Order 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Gender Recognition (Disclosure of Information) (England) Order 2026, effective March 20, 2026. This order permits authorized disclosure of protected information for a specific data linkage study related to gender identity services and revokes a previous order from 2022.

FTC, State AGs reach $100M Walmart settlement for deception

The FTC and 10 State Attorneys General have reached a $100 million settlement with Walmart over allegations of deceiving drivers and customers in its Spark Driver Program. Walmart will pay drivers up to $79 million and implement an earnings verification program for 10 years.

NHTSA Automated Vehicle Safety Public Meeting

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a public meeting on automated vehicle safety to be held on March 10, 2026. The meeting aims to gather input on the safety aspects of automated driving systems. Registration is required by March 5, 2026.