Alaska Sablefish IFQ Program Directed Fishing Opening

NOAA Fisheries is opening directed fishing for sablefish managed under the Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) and Community Development Quota (CDQ) Programs in Alaska. The season will run from March 26, 2026, to December 7, 2026, aligning with but having different hours than the Pacific halibut fishery dates.

Snapper-Grouper Fishery: Golden Tilefish Recreational Season Closure

NMFS announces the closure of the 2026 recreational fishing season for golden tilefish in the South Atlantic EEZ effective March 27, 2026. This closure is necessary to prevent exceeding the annual catch limit and protect the stock from overfishing.

Medical Student Education Program Non-Competitive Supplement Correction

The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, issued a correction to a previously published notice regarding the Medical Student Education Program Non-Competitive Supplement. This correction clarifies specific details within the notice.

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Petitions Received

The Health Resources and Services Administration published a notice listing petitions received for the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 24, 2026. This notice serves as an informational update regarding the program's administrative filings.

340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Information Request

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has issued a Request for Information regarding a potential pilot program for a 340B rebate model. This notice seeks public input on the design and implementation of such a program, which could impact how covered entities receive rebates on covered outpatient drugs.

Rural Health Network Development Planning Program Collection

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is requesting public comment on a proposed revision to the Rural Health Network Development Planning Program Performance Improvement and Measurement System information collection. This revision is part of an ongoing effort to gather data and measure program performance.

Request for Public Comment on Updated Maternity Care Target Area Criteria

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is requesting public comment on updated criteria for determining maternity care health professional target areas. This notice outlines proposed changes to the methodology used to identify areas with a shortage of maternity care providers.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Rural Northern Border Region Outreach Program Performance Measures Report

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is requesting public comment on a proposed information collection for the Rural Northern Border Region Outreach Program Performance Measures Report. This notice initiates a 60-day comment period.

Arkansas DFA Seizes Over 7,600 Illicit Vape and Tobacco Products

The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) Regulatory Agents, in partnership with the DEA, seized over 7,600 illicit products from vape and tobacco retailers. The operation targeted non-compliant and unsafe items, including vape devices, e-liquids, and THC-related products, across central Arkansas, northwest Arkansas, and Hot Springs.

EPO Patent Publication EP4704721A1: Surgical Implant Assembly

The European Patent Office (EPO) has published patent application EP4704721A1 concerning a surgical implant assembly. The publication details the applicant, inventors, and International Patent Classifications related to the assembly. This publication is part of the EPO's regular bulletin for prosthetics.