Pipeline Safety: Class Location Change Requirements Response to Petition for Reconsideration

PHMSA denied a petition for reconsideration filed by the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) regarding the Pipeline Safety: Class Location Change Requirements final rule. The petition challenged discrete issues in the January 2026 rule (91 FR 1608). PHMSA's denial, issued March 30, 2026 and published April 1, 2026, affirms the original requirements remain in effect under 49 CFR Part 192. Pipeline operators should continue compliance with the underlying final rule.

Whistleblower Incentives and Protections under the Bank Secrecy Act

FinCEN published a proposed rule to establish a whistleblower program implementing section 6314 of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 and the AML Whistleblower Improvement Act. The proposed rule (RIN 1506-AB57) would provide monetary awards of 10-30% of sanctions exceeding $1 million to individuals who voluntarily report violations of the Bank Secrecy Act, IEEPA, TWEA, and the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act. The program would also establish employment protections against retaliation.

SBA Data Collection Available for Public Comments Under PRA

The Small Business Administration (SBA) published a 30-day notice and request for public comments under the Paperwork Reduction Act regarding information collection requirements for Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs). The notice concerns Form 857 (Request for Information Concerning Portfolio Financing), OMB Control Number 3245-0109, with an estimated 2,685 annual respondents and 3,356 annual burden hours. Comments must be submitted by May 1, 2026.

SBA Seeks Veteran Small Business Nominations for Advisory Committee

The SBA Office of Veterans Business Development issued a notice soliciting nominations for the Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA). The committee provides advice on veteran-owned small business policy. Nominations are being accepted for veteran small business owners and veteran service organization representatives. ACVBA members serve three-year terms without compensation.

Brightwood Capital SBIC IV seeks Section 312 exemption

The SBA published a notice that Brightwood Capital SBIC IV, LP (License No. 04045175) has sought a conflict of interest exemption under Section 312 of the Small Business Investment Act to provide financing to The Smith and Oby Holding Company. The transaction triggers conflict provisions under 13 CFR 107.730(a) because associated entities own more than 10% of the target company. The SBA is accepting public comments for 15 days from publication.

Domestic Priority Mail Express, Ground Advantage Added to Competitive Products

The United States Postal Service filed three requests with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add domestic shipping services—Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage—to the Competitive Products List under Negotiated Service Agreements. The filings (MC2026-174, MC2026-175, MC2026-176) were submitted between March 25-27, 2026, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3).

Kitchen Appliance Shelving and Racks From China - Antidumping Duty Order Continuation

The US International Trade Commission issued a notice continuing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on kitchen appliance shelving and racks from China following its third five-year review under section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930. The Commission determined that revocation of these orders would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to the domestic industry within a reasonably foreseeable time. This affects importers and domestic manufacturers of these products.

Five-year review of AD/CVD orders on non-refillable steel cylinders from China

The US International Trade Commission has instituted five-year reviews (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-644 and 731-TA-1494) to determine whether revocation of existing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on non-refillable steel cylinders from China would likely cause continued material injury to the domestic industry. The reviews were instituted on April 1, 2026, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930. The original AD/CVD orders were issued by Commerce on May 11, 2021.

Chassis and Subassemblies From China - Five-Year Review Institution

The US International Trade Commission instituted five-year reviews under Section 751(c) of the Tariff Act to determine whether to continue antidumping and countervailing duty orders on chassis and subassemblies from China. The original orders were issued by Commerce in May and July 2021. Interested parties must submit responses by May 1, 2026, and public comments may be filed through June 9, 2026.

Five-Year Review of Mattress Antidumping Duties - Cambodia, China, Malaysia, Serbia, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam

The US International Trade Commission has instituted five-year reviews of countervailing and antidumping duty orders on mattresses from Cambodia, China, Malaysia, Serbia, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam. The reviews will determine whether revocation of these orders (originally issued May 2021) would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to the domestic industry. Interested parties must submit responsive information by May 1, 2026.