Magic Dam Hydroelectric Project New Major License Application

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a notice that Big Wood Canal Company's application for a new major license for the Magic Dam Hydroelectric Project (P-3407-088) has been accepted for filing. The project is located on the Big Wood River in Blaine and Camas Counties, Idaho, occupying federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Motions to intervene and protests are due by June 1, 2026.

Deaf Access Solutions, Inc.; Access to Confidential Business Information

EPA has granted Deaf Access Solutions, Inc., a contractor providing American Sign Language interpretation services to the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), access to pesticide-related Confidential Business Information (CBI) submitted under FIFRA and FFDCA. The access enables the contractor to fulfill its obligations interpreting for deaf and hard-of-hearing OPP staff. Access begins 5 days after Federal Register publication.

Contractor Access to TSCA Confidential Business Information

EPA has authorized contractor Deaf Access Solutions, Inc. to access Confidential Business Information submitted under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The contractor, providing American Sign Language interpretation services for deaf/hard-of-hearing EPA staff, will receive access under GSA/FEDSIM task order 68HERF26F0012 until December 31, 2030. Access is limited to need-to-know basis in accordance with EPA's TSCA CBI Protection Manual.

Prohibiting Importation and Marketing of Previously Authorized Covered Communications Equipment

The FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) and Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) seek comment on a proposal to prohibit the continued importation and marketing of certain communications equipment that has been determined to pose unacceptable national security risks. The proposal would apply prohibitions to equipment added to the Covered List in 2024 or earlier. Comments are due by May 6, 2026 under PS Docket No. 26-72.

FCC information collection submitted to OMB for review

The Federal Communications Commission submitted an information collection request (OMB Control No. 3060-1256) to the Office of Management and Budget for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice invites public comments on the proposed collection burden, with specific consideration for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees per the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002.

FCC Remittance Advice Forms PRA Review

The FCC is seeking public comments under the Paperwork Reduction Act on the extension of OMB Control Number 3060-0589, covering FCC Remittance Advice Forms (FCC Form 159, 159-C, 159-B, 159-E, and 159-W). The collection affects 238,044 respondents with an estimated 15 minutes per response. Comments are due June 5, 2026.

Bowman v. Bowman - Civil Family Law Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, 2nd District, Division 6, filed Bowman v. Bowman (Case No. B331924), a civil family law appeal from trial court case FL108245. The case was filed on September 15, 2023, with oral argument scheduled for March 11, 2026. This is a pending appellate matter involving family law disputes between the parties.

Dangerous incompetent defendants; study committee

Arizona Governor signed HB2307 into law, establishing a study committee to examine issues related to dangerous incompetent defendants. The bill passed both chambers with varying vote margins after committee review and amendments. Sponsored by Rep. Leo Biasiucci, the legislation takes effect upon signature.

Secretary Rubio revokes green cards of Iranian-linked foreign nationals

Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked lawful permanent resident (LPR) status for Iranian-linked foreign nationals, including Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter (niece and grand niece of Qasem Soleimani), who were arrested and detained by ICE. Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani (daughter of former Iranian official Ali Larijani) and her husband were also stripped of status and barred from entry.

FAA request for information comment submission form

FAA request for information comment submission form