New England Fishery Management Council Public Meeting Announced

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a public meeting for the New England Fishery Management Council. The meeting will take place from April 14-16, 2026, in Portland, Maine, with options for online participation.

South Atlantic Recreational Snapper-Grouper Season Announced; Golden Tilefish Closure

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced the closure of the 2026 recreational fishing season for golden tilefish in the South Atlantic. This closure is effective March 27, 2026, and is necessary to prevent exceeding the annual catch limit and to protect the golden tilefish resource.

Northeast Skate Complex Fisheries Specifications Proposed Rule

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed new specifications for the Northeast Skate Complex fishery for the 2026-2028 fishing years. This proposed rule aims to set catch limits and increase possession limits for skate fisheries, based on recent scientific data, to ensure sustainability while offering operational flexibility.

Alaska Sablefish Fisheries IFQ Program Opening

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is opening directed fishing for sablefish managed under the Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program and the Community Development Quota (CDQ) Program off Alaska. The season will open on March 26, 2026, and close on December 7, 2026, aligning with commercial halibut fishery dates.

Postal Regulatory Commission: New Postal Products Notice

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding a new Postal Service filing for a competitive negotiated service agreement. The notice invites public comment on whether the proposed agreement is consistent with relevant postal statutes and regulations.

USDA Submission for OMB Review; Organic Certification Cost Share Program

The USDA has submitted the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) information collection requirement to OMB for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This notice requests comments on the necessity, utility, and burden of the information collected for program administration and integrity.

Labor Department Seeks OMB Review for National Worker Survey

The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on its submission to the Office of Management and Budget for review of the National Worker Survey. This survey aims to estimate non-compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act among workers, particularly in low-wage sectors.

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH

The FAA is issuing a final rule adopting an airworthiness directive for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK 117 D-3 helicopters. This directive addresses the unsafe condition of bolts installed on flight control horizontal control rods that may not have been properly inspected for cracks during manufacturing, potentially leading to failure. The rule mandates the replacement of affected bolts and prohibits their installation.

Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. Airplanes

The FAA is superseding an existing Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. Model DA 40, DA 40 F, and DA 40 NG airplanes. This new AD requires updated actions based on newly reported affected parts installed during production on DA 40 NG models, incorporating updated service material.

FAA Amendment of Class D Airspace; Morristown, NJ

The FAA has issued a final rule amending Class D airspace in Morristown, NJ. This update modifies the geographic coordinates for Morristown Municipal Airport and replaces references to the "Airport/Facility Directory" with "Chart Supplement" in the legal description. The rule does not alter airspace boundaries or operating requirements.