NRC Confirms Effective Date for Spent Fuel Storage System Rule

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is confirming the effective date of April 13, 2026, for a direct final rule. This rule amends the approved spent fuel storage cask list to include Amendment No. 5 to Certificate of Compliance No. 1042 for the TN Americas LLC, NUHOMS® EOS Dry Spent Fuel Storage System.

NRC Grants Duke Energy Exemption for McGuire Station Fuel Cladding

The NRC has issued an exemption allowing Duke Energy to use AXIOM® fuel cladding at its McGuire Nuclear Station, Units 1 and 2. This exemption modifies current regulations that limit fuel rod cladding to zircaloy or ZIRLO TM.

NRC Exemption for Palisades Nuclear Plant Work Hour Limitations

The NRC issued an exemption for Palisades Energy, LLC, allowing the Palisades Nuclear Plant to use less restrictive work hour limitations for covered individuals for a 60-day period. This exemption addresses specific requests made by the licensee in February and March 2026.

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Multispecies Fishery Amendment 25

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a proposed rule, Amendment 25, to the Fisheries of the Northeastern United States concerning the Multispecies Fishery. This proposed rule is open for public comment until April 17, 2026.

NOAA Queen Triggerfish Management Measures for Caribbean, Gulf, South Atlantic

NOAA has issued a final rule amending management measures for Queen Triggerfish in the Caribbean, Gulf of America, and South Atlantic. The rule, published on March 18, 2026, modifies fishery management plans for St. Croix and St. Thomas and St. John. The measures are effective April 17, 2026.

Biennial Specifications for Pacific Mackerel Fisheries Off West Coast

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has published biennial specifications for Pacific mackerel fisheries for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 fishing years. These specifications set the allowable catch limits and management measures for these fisheries off the U.S. West Coast.

New Postal Products Published by Postal Regulatory Commission

The Postal Regulatory Commission has published a notice regarding new postal products. This document is open for public comment, with a deadline of March 23, 2026. The notice details new product offerings and provides a mechanism for public input.

MARAD Notice: Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has issued a notice requesting public comment on the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel, the M/V TOP CAT, in U.S. coastwise trade. This notice opens a 30-day comment period for interested parties to submit their views.

MARAD Notice: Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has issued a notice regarding the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel in U.S. coastwise trade for the vessel S/V AISLING. The notice includes a public comment period.

MARAD Notice: Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel Use in US Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has issued a notice regarding the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel, the M/V MOKUME GANE, in United States coastwise trade. This notice is subject to a public comment period.