HRSA - Delta States Rural Development Grant Program Information Collection Revision

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is seeking public comment on a proposed revision to the Delta States Rural Development Network Grant Program's information collection request. This revision aims to modify how race and ethnicity measures are displayed in the data collection platform.

Federal Reserve: Change in Bank Control Notices

The Federal Reserve System has published notices regarding changes in bank control and acquisitions of shares of banks or bank holding companies. These notices detail applications received under the Change in Bank Control Act and Regulation Y. Interested parties can submit comments by April 2, 2026.

Federal Reserve Notice: Bank Holding Company Formations, Acquisitions, and Mergers

The Federal Reserve has published a notice regarding applications for the formation, acquisition, and merger of bank holding companies. These applications are made under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and Regulation Y. Interested parties can submit comments by April 17, 2026.

FHWA Notice of Limitation on Claims for Judicial Review - Texas Highway Projects

The FHWA, on behalf of TxDOT, issued a notice of limitation on claims for judicial review for various highway projects in Texas. Claims seeking judicial review must be filed by August 14, 2026, or a shorter period if provided by law.

USPTO Information Collection: Admission to Practice and Roster of Patent Attorneys

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a notice requesting public comments on the extension and revision of an existing information collection related to the admission to practice and roster of registered patent attorneys and agents. The comment period closes on May 18, 2026.

EFMS / DESOTEC Merger Approval

The European Commission has issued a decision regarding the merger between EFMS and DESOTEC. The decision was made on March 17, 2026, with a provisional deadline of March 30, 2026. This simplified merger procedure applies to companies involved in waste collection and disposal activities.

European Commission Merger Case: EFMS / DESOTEC

The European Commission has opened a merger case concerning the proposed combination of EFMS and DESOTEC. The case, identified as M.12272, was notified on February 23, 2026, and involves waste collection, recovery, and disposal activities. A provisional deadline for the decision is set for March 30, 2026.

EC State Aid Cases - Waste Collection and Disposal Activities

The European Commission has listed new merger cases related to waste collection and disposal activities under NACE Rev. 2.1 code E.38. These cases, such as EFMS / DESOTEC (M.12272) and TAI / LGESMI / GREEN METALS BATTERY INNOVATIONS JV (M.12114), are currently under review.

EC State Aid Concentration Notification: EFMS / DESOTEC (M.12272)

The European Commission has published a prior notification of a concentration involving EFMS and DESOTEC, designated as Case M.12272. This notification is a standard procedural step for potential mergers or acquisitions within the EU.

Merger M.12272 EFMS DESOTEC - Acquisition by EFMS

The European Commission has published a description of the concentration M.12272, involving EQT Fund Management S.à r.l. (EFMS) acquiring sole control over Desotec. This notice provides public information on the planned operation as submitted by the notifying parties.