NRC Monthly Notice on Facility Licenses No Significant Hazards

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a monthly notice regarding facility licenses. This notice indicates that no significant hazards were identified for the listed licenses during the reporting period. The document serves as an informational update for entities holding or seeking NRC facility licenses.

NRC Notice of Exemptions Granted October-December 2025

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued a notice announcing two exemptions granted to licensees Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation and Tennessee Valley Authority between October 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. The notice provides details and access information for the specific exemption documents.

ECB Banking Statistics Q4 2025

The ECB has published its banking statistics for significant institutions for Q4 2025. Key metrics show a CET1 ratio of 16.18% and an ROE of 9.53%. The non-performing loans ratio reached its lowest point since 2020.

GAO FY27 Budget Request Testimony

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released testimony highlighting its FY27 budget request of $860 million, a 5.9% increase over FY26 enacted levels. The request aims to support GAO's work in areas such as fraud prevention, national security, and cybersecurity, while also investing in IT systems and advanced analytics.

GAO Report: Federal Information Transparency Action Needed

The GAO released a report highlighting ongoing challenges in federal program and spending transparency. The report details issues with data reporting on USAspending.gov, improper payments estimated at $186 billion for FY2025, incomplete federal program inventories, and persistent backlogs in Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request processing.

GAO Report on Foreign Assistance Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Risks

The GAO released a report highlighting significant risks of fraud, waste, and abuse in U.S. foreign assistance programs. The report identifies systematic weaknesses in agency management of these risks and provides recommendations for improvement, noting that federal agencies still need to address some previously made recommendations.

USPS Business Model Unsustainable, Needs Action, Improve Service

The GAO has released a report highlighting the unsustainable business model of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), noting significant financial losses and declining service performance. The report reiterates previous recommendations for USPS to develop revenue/expense projections and urges Congress to address the level of service expected and its self-sustainability.

CDC Request for Comment on Draft IDLH Value Document for Lewisite

The CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is requesting public comment on a draft Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) Value Profile document for the chemical lewisite. The comment period closes on May 18, 2026.

Endangered Species Permit Applications Received

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has published a notice regarding the receipt of permit applications for activities involving endangered and threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The public has 30 days to comment on these applications.

Hard Empty Capsules From Brazil, China, India, Vietnam: Antidumping Duty Orders Correction

The International Trade Administration has issued a correction to a notice regarding antidumping duty orders on hard empty capsules from Brazil, China, India, and Vietnam. This correction amends specific data points within the published notice to ensure accuracy.