USDA Research Access Stakeholder Listening Sessions Notice

The National Agricultural Library (NAL) has announced upcoming stakeholder listening sessions to gather input on USDA research access. These sessions aim to inform future policies and improvements regarding access to agricultural research data and resources.

NASS Correction on Objective Yield Surveys Information Collection

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) issued a correction to a notice regarding the revision and extension of its Objective Yield Surveys information collection. This notice corrects details in the Federal Register publication from January 14, 2026. Comments are due by March 16, 2026.

NASS Cotton Ginning Survey Revision and Extension Consultation

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is seeking public comment on its intention to revise and extend the Cotton Ginning Survey information collection. Comments are due by March 16, 2026.

NASS Notice: 2027 Census of Agriculture Information Collection

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has issued a notice announcing its intention to seek reinstatement of the 2027 Census of Agriculture information collection. The agency is requesting comments on this collection, with a deadline of March 16, 2026.

NASS Agricultural Resource Management Phase 3 Economic Surveys Information Collection Revision

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is requesting comments on the proposed revision and extension of the Agricultural Resource Management Phase 3 Economic Surveys. This information collection is critical for evaluating agricultural production practices, costs, and economic data used in national income and GDP calculations.

ACF Debtor File System Rulemaking

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is seeking public comment on a proposed rule to establish the ACF Debtor File System. This system aims to manage debtor information for the Administration for Children and Families. The comment period closes on April 23.

Capitol Police Policy Records

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has posted Capitol Police policy records for public comment. The comment period closes on April 23rd.

National Archives Records Schedules Posted

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has posted new records schedules on March 9, 2023. These schedules provide guidance on the management and disposition of federal records.

NARA Proposed Records Schedules and Public Comment Request

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has published proposed records schedules for public comment. Federal agencies are requesting authority to dispose of records they no longer need. Comments must be received by April 23, 2026.

DEA Polygraph Examiners Records Consultation

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has published a consultation regarding the collection of information for polygraph examiner records. The comment period for this notice ends on April 23rd.

USMC Information Collection Proposal

The US Marine Corps is proposing a new information collection regarding dependency statements for children born out of wedlock. They are seeking public comment on the necessity, utility, and burden of this collection, with comments due by October 6, 2025.

US Marine Corps Data Collection Proposal

The US Marine Corps has proposed a new information collection for the National Museum of the Marine Corps Experience Analysis Study. Public comments are requested and are due by September 29, 2025.

NHTSA Emergency Response Guide

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has posted an Emergency Response Guide, dated January 28, 2026. This document provides guidance for emergency responders dealing with vehicles.

NHTSA Appendix C Owner's Manual

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has posted Appendix C of an Owner's Manual, dated January 28, 2026. This document is available for public review and download.

NHTSA Airbag Label Appendix

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has posted an appendix related to airbag labels. This document, dated January 28, 2026, provides additional information concerning airbag labeling requirements for manufacturers and consumers.

NHTSA Zoox Exemption Application for Automated Driving Systems

NHTSA is seeking public comment on Zoox, Inc.'s petition for a temporary exemption from several Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for its automated driving system (ADS) equipped passenger car. The agency will consider comments before deciding whether to grant the exemption and under what terms.

NHTSA Confidential Appendices Publication

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published confidential appendices related to a regulatory matter. The document, dated March 11, 2026, is available through the Regs.gov portal.

NIGC Notice on Information Collection Renewal Comment Period

The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) is seeking public comments on its renewal requests for several information collections. These include submissions related to Indian gaming management contracts, fee payments, internal control standards, facility licenses, and technical standards for Class II gaming systems. The comment period deadline is December 29, 2025.

NIGC Withdraws Direct Final Rule on Facility License Notifications

The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) is withdrawing its direct final rule on Facility License Notifications, originally published on September 29, 2025. This withdrawal is due to the receipt of adverse comments, and the NIGC may propose a new rulemaking in the future.

NIGC Adopts Annual Fee Rates and Fingerprint Processing Fee

The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has adopted its annual fee rates for fiscal year 2026, maintaining the current rates of 0.00% for tier 1 and 0.08% for tier 2. The fingerprint processing fee also remains unchanged at $44 per card. These rates are effective November 1, 2025.

NIGC Direct Final Rule on Gaming Ordinance Submissions

The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) is issuing a direct final rule to remove the requirement for tribes to submit a copy of their dispute resolution procedures when submitting gaming ordinances or amendments. This change is effective December 1, 2025, unless significant adverse comments are received by October 30, 2025.

NIGC Notice on Information Collection Renewals

The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) is seeking public comment on the renewal of several information collections related to Indian gaming. These collections cover management contracts, fee payments, internal control standards, facility licenses, and technical standards for gaming systems. The comment period closes on November 24, 2025.

NIST Removes Obsolete Toy Firearm Marking Requirements

NIST is removing its regulation setting forth marking requirements for toy firearms. This action is necessary because statutory amendments made by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 rendered the regulation obsolete, transferring authority to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The removal aims to prevent public confusion and improve administrative efficiency.

NIST Removes Obsolete Advanced Technology Program Regulations

NIST has removed regulations for the Advanced Technology Program (ATP) and the Technology Innovation Program (TIP). This action is necessary because the underlying statutory authorization has been repealed and the programs are no longer active. The removal aims to prevent public confusion and ensure NIST's regulations are current.

NIST RFI on AI Agents Security Considerations

NIST's Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking stakeholder input on practices for securing AI agent systems. The RFI aims to gather insights on measuring and improving the security of autonomous AI systems, which are vulnerable to various attacks.

NIST Extends Public Comment Period for NIST 2025-21336

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has extended the public comment period for NIST 2025-21336. This notice provides an updated deadline for stakeholders to submit their feedback on the proposed guidelines.

NIST Extends Public Comment Period for 2025-17840

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has extended the public comment period for document 2025-17840. This notice provides an updated deadline for stakeholders to submit their feedback on the proposed regulatory text.

NIH Delays Effective Date for Privacy Act Exemptions

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has further delayed the effective date for a final rule concerning Privacy Act exemptions for its police records. The effective date is now May 5, 2025, extended from the previously scheduled March 21, 2025.

NIH Terminates Minority Biomedical Research Support Program

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is repealing the regulation for the Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS) program. This action is effective September 25, 2025, and aligns with recent Supreme Court decisions and executive orders concerning discrimination and DEI programs.

NIH Delays Effective Date for Privacy Act Rule

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has delayed the effective date of a final rule concerning a new Privacy Act system of records. The rule, originally set to take effect on February 18, 2025, is now delayed until March 21, 2025, in accordance with a presidential memorandum.

NIH Privacy Act Implementation Final Rule

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has published a final rule implementing exemptions for a new Privacy Act system of records, 'NIH Police Records.' This rule exempts certain law enforcement investigatory materials from specific Privacy Act requirements to protect ongoing investigations and sources.

NIH Amends Clinical Trials Registration and Results Submission Rule

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a final rule making a technical amendment to its clinical trials registration and results submission regulation. This amendment updates the URL for accessing information on formatting and submission procedures from the old prsinfo.clinicaltrials.gov to the new clinicaltrials.gov website. The change is effective December 9, 2024.

NLRB Reinstates Prior Joint Employer Rule After Court Vacatur

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is reinstating its 2020 joint employer rule after a federal court vacated its 2023 rule. This action is a ministerial implementation of the court's order. The revised rule will be effective February 27, 2026.

NLRB Notice on Performance Review Board Appointments

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a notice appointing members to its performance review boards for the rating year October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. The notice lists the individuals and their positions within the NLRB who will serve on these boards.

NLRB Rescinds Privacy Act Systems of Records Notices

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is rescinding two Privacy Act systems of records notices: NLRB FOIAonline (NLRB-35) and Freedom of Information Act Tracking System (FTS) and Associated Agency Files (NLRB-32). This action is effective immediately and aligns with the agency's transition to a new system, NLRB-37.

NLRB Privacy Act New System of Records Notice

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is publishing a notice of a new system of records, "NLRB Freedom of Information Act Records (NLRB-37)," under the Privacy Act of 1974. This notice will become effective on April 25, 2025, unless comments warrant modification.

NLRB Updated Notice on Performance Review Board Members

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued an updated notice regarding appointments to its performance review boards. This update reflects the addition of a new alternate member to the board.

National Mediation Board Performance Review Board Appointments

The National Mediation Board (NMB) has announced the appointment of individuals to its Performance Review Board (PRB). The PRB is responsible for annually reviewing and evaluating performance appraisal documents for Senior Executive Service (SES) members.

National Mediation Board Final Rule on Decertification

The National Mediation Board (NMB) has issued a final rule amending its regulations to establish a straightforward procedure for the decertification of representatives under the Railway Labor Act. This rule aims to protect employees' rights to choose or reject representation and ensures each employee has a voice in their representative.

National Mediation Board Final Rule on Employee Ethical Conduct

The National Mediation Board (NMB) has issued a final rule supplementing executive branch-wide Standards of Ethical Conduct. This rule requires NMB employees to obtain approval before engaging in outside employment. The rule is effective May 29, 2019.

NMB Proposed Rule on Representation Procedures and Rulemaking Authority

The National Mediation Board (NMB) is proposing rule changes related to the decertification of representatives and is holding a public hearing on March 28, 2019, to solicit views. Interested parties must register to attend or present by March 22, 2019.

National Mediation Board proposes rule on decertification of representatives

The National Mediation Board (NMB) has proposed a new rule to simplify the process for employees to decertify their representatives under the Railway Labor Act. This proposal aims to protect employees' right to select their representatives and remove unnecessary hurdles. Comments are due by April 1, 2019.

NNSA Notice on Environmental Impact Statement Procedures for Sandia and LLNL

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) issued a notice announcing it will not perform certain National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) activities for Sandia National Laboratories and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. This change is due to recent revisions in DOE's NEPA implementing procedures.

NNSA Notice of Property Amendment for Kansas City Campus New Mexico Operations

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has issued a notice amending property boundaries for the Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) New Mexico Operations (NMO). This action clarifies the jurisdiction and administration of specific Craddock B properties, reinforcing federal law against unauthorized entry and introduction of weapons.

NNSA Notice of Intent for Plutonium Pit Production Environmental Impact Statement

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has issued a notice of intent to prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) for plutonium pit production. The agency is seeking public comment on the scope, issues, and alternatives for the PEIS, with a current comment deadline of July 14, 2025.

Proposed Nuclear Material Transfer from Australia to France

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is proposing a subsequent arrangement to retransfer U.S.-obligated nuclear material from Australia to France for reprocessing. This notice is issued under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and involves specific quantities of enriched uranium and plutonium.

NNSA Notice of Intent for Supplemental EIS on Plutonium Facility at LLNL

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has issued a Notice of Intent to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for enhanced plutonium facility utilization at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. The agency is inviting public comment on the scope and alternatives for the SEIS.

South Western Railway Awards Contract for Smart Ticket Validators

South Western Railway Limited has awarded a contract to VIX TECHNOLOGY UK LIMITED for the provision of smart ticket validators. The contract value is £334,463 excluding VAT, with an estimated start date of April 1, 2026.

C.A.C. v. Walton County School District - Case Dismissal

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia dismissed the case of C.A.C. v. Walton County School District. The dismissal was due to the plaintiff's inability to proceed pro se on behalf of a minor child. The court denied the defendant's motion to dismiss as moot.

Sunshine Act Meeting on Fatal Crashes Involving Hands-Free Automation

The National Transportation Safety Board has scheduled a Sunshine Act meeting for 9:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at its Conference Center in Washington, DC. The sole agenda item is the Investigation Report on Fatal Crashes Involving Vehicles Operated in Hands-Free Partial Automation Mode and Stationary Vehicles in San Antonio, Texas, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The meeting will be open to the public with a live and archived webcast available on the NTSB website.