Asbestos Shipyards Standard Information Collection Request

DOL-OSHA is submitting an Information Collection Request (ICR) for the Asbestos in Shipyards Standard (OMB Control No. 1218-0195) to OMB for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The standard requires shipyard employers to train workers on asbestos hazards, monitor exposure, provide medical surveillance, and maintain records. Public comments are requested by April 29, 2026.

Pre-Sale Availability Rule Extension Request for Comment

The FTC is seeking public comment on extending for three years the information collection requirements of the Pre-Sale Availability Rule (16 CFR part 702). The rule requires sellers and warrantors to make written warranty terms available to consumers before purchase. The current OMB clearance expires July 31, 2026. FTC staff estimates 2,611,826 annual burden hours across approximately 26,131 manufacturers.

Extension of Warranty Rule Paperwork Clearance and Comment Period

The FTC requests OMB extend for three years the Paperwork Reduction Act clearance for the Consumer Product Warranty Rule (16 CFR part 701). The current clearance expires April 30, 2026, with public comments due April 29, 2026. The Rule affects manufacturers and retailers who provide written warranties on consumer products exceeding $15 in cost, with an estimated annual burden of 209,048 hours and $28,977,188 in labor costs.

Affiliate Marketing Rule PRA Clearance Extension Request

The Federal Trade Commission has requested OMB extend for three years the Paperwork Reduction Act clearance for information collection requirements under the Affiliate Marketing Rule (16 CFR part 680) and shared CFPB Regulation V enforcement. The current clearance expires April 30, 2026. The FTC is providing a second opportunity for public comment during this renewal process.

Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Information Collection Reinstatement

The USDA Food and Nutrition Service published a notice inviting public comments on the reinstatement and revision of information collection requirements for the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The program provides fresh produce to low-income seniors through farmers' markets and is administered by state agencies in 45 states, 8 Indian Tribal Organizations, and 4 territories. Comments must be received by May 29, 2026.

Food Distribution Programs Information Collection Renewal

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of USDA has issued a notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act inviting public comment on a revision to OMB-approved information collection 0584-0293. This collection supports Food Distribution Programs including the National School Lunch Program, Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and Emergency Food Assistance Program. Comments are due by May 18, 2026.

Coastwise Endorsement Determination for M/V Riptide

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is soliciting public comments on a coastwise endorsement determination request for the vessel M/V Riptide. Under 46 U.S.C. 12121(b), MARAD must determine whether the proposed coastwise use of this small passenger vessel (≤12 passengers for hire) would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses. Comments are due by April 29, 2026.

Capital Construction Fund Information Collection Renewal

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) published a notice in the Federal Register inviting public comments on its intention to renew OMB Control Number 2133-0027 for the Capital Construction Fund (CCF) information collection. The CCF program assists U.S.-flag vessel owners and operators in accumulating capital for ship modernization through tax-deferred deposits. MARAD estimates 160 respondents with 2,160 total annual burden hours.

US-Flag Vessel Fishery Endorsement Eligibility Information Collection Renewal

MARAD is seeking public comments on renewing OMB Control Number 2133-0530, an information collection used to determine if US-flag vessels of 100 feet or greater are owned and controlled by US citizens and eligible for fishery endorsements under the American Fisheries Act. Affected parties include vessel owners, charterers, mortgagees, and vessel managers who must submit comments by May 29, 2026.

ETF Exemptive Relief Applications for Multi-Class ETF Fund Structures

The SEC published notice of exemptive relief applications from Advisors Series Trust/Pzena Investment Management (File No. 812-15841) and Axonic Capital/Axonic Funds (File No. 812-15934). The applications request exemptions under the Investment Company Act of 1940 to permit Multi-Class ETF Fund structures that would combine exchange-traded shares (ETF Shares) with non-exchange-traded shares (Mutual Fund Shares) in a single registered investment company.

Rule SHO Information Collection Extension Request

The SEC has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget a request for extension of the information collection requirements under Rule 201 (17 CFR 242.201) and Rule 200(g) (17 CFR 242.200(g)) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Rule 201 imposes short sale circuit breaker restrictions while Rule 200(g) allows broker-dealers to mark qualifying orders as 'short exempt.' The estimated aggregate annual burden is 1,446,553 hours with $248,000 in external costs.

Nasdaq Texas Dual Listing Fee Changes

The SEC published notice of Nasdaq Texas LLC's proposed rule change to establish dual listing fees under new Rule 5920. The proposal sets a single entry fee of $10,000 and annual fee of $2,500 for companies dually listing securities on the exchange, with fee waivers available through December 31, 2026. The SEC is soliciting comments from interested persons on this proposed fee structure.

MIAX Sapphire proposes fee schedule amendments for non-transaction fee waivers

MIAX Sapphire proposes fee schedule amendments for non-transaction fee waivers

Livestock Slaughter Survey Information Collection Revision

NASS is requesting public comments on revisions to the Livestock Slaughter Survey (OMB Control No. 0535-0005). The notice seeks to revise and extend for three years the currently approved information collection covering approximately 1,100 Federally Inspected slaughter plants surveyed weekly and monthly Non-Federally Inspected Slaughter data. Comments must be received by May 29, 2026.

NHTSA Denies Tesla Vehicle Recall Petition DP23001

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation denied Defect Petition DP23001 submitted by Costas Lakafossis requesting a recall of all Tesla vehicles produced from 2013-present due to alleged pedal misapplication issues. NHTSA conducted a technical review including assessment of the petition, supporting technical papers, Tesla's response to an Information Request, and additional agency data. The petition claimed that differences in operator controls between Tesla vehicles and ICE vehicles promote driver pedal misapplication leading to sudden unintended acceleration. NHTSA denied the petition finding the conditions described do not indicate the presence of a safety defect.

Harley-Davidson NHTSA Meeting Memorandum

NHTSA published a meeting memorandum documenting a March 12, 2026 meeting with Harley-Davidson. The document is filed under docket NHTSA-2022-0094. No new regulatory requirements, deadlines, or penalties are specified in this meeting record.

SIPC Standard Maximum Cash Advance Inflation Adjustment Determination

The SEC published a notice approving the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) board's determination not to adjust the Standard Maximum Cash Advance (SMCA) amount for inflation. The current SMCA remains at $250,000 per customer. This is a routine administrative determination confirming the existing coverage limit for SIPC-protected customer accounts.

Extended Trading Hours for Equity and Index Options

The SEC published a notice of filing for Nasdaq MRX's proposed rule change to adopt extended trading hours for eligible equity and index options. The proposal (SR-MRX-2026-11) was published for public comment in the Federal Register. Comments are due within 21 days of publication.

Wide Market Protection Mechanism - Trading Session Application

The SEC published notice that Cboe Exchange filed proposed rule change SR-CBOE-2026-027 to apply its Wide Market Protection mechanism on a trading session-by-trading session basis. The filing was granted immediate effectiveness under Release No. 34-105098. This affects how wide market protection triggers are applied across different trading sessions for options traded on the exchange.

NYSE Arca Options Fee Schedule - Non-Customer and Floor Broker Fees and Rebates

The SEC received a filing from NYSE Arca, Inc. (Release No. 34-105085, File No. SR-NYSEARCA-2026-28) notice of a proposed rule change to modify the NYSE Arca Options Fee Schedule. The amendment adjusts certain fees and rebates applicable to non-customers and floor brokers. The rule change was filed with immediate effectiveness and does not require a comment period as it is a notice of filing rather than a proposed rule.

NYSE American Options Fee Schedule - Fees and Rebates for Non-Customers and Floor Brokers

The SEC published notice that NYSE American filed SR-NYSEAMER-2026-19 to modify its options fee schedule, changing certain fees and rebates applicable to non-customers and floor brokers. The rule change was filed with immediate effectiveness. Broker-dealers trading on NYSE American should review updated transaction costs and rebate calculations.

NYSE American adopts fees for MSCI index options

NYSE American LLC filed with the SEC to adopt fees for trading options overlying the MSCI EAFE Index and MSCI Emerging Markets Index. The proposed rule change was granted immediate effectiveness upon filing. The SEC published this notice in the Federal Register (91 FR 16055) under Release No. 34-105087.

NYSE Arca QCC Broker Credit Cap Waiver

The SEC published notice that NYSE Arca filed to waive the combined cap on broker credits for QCC trades and floor broker rebates under the Manual Billable Rebate Program for March 2026 only. The filing (SR-NYSEARCA-2026-32) was granted immediate effectiveness under Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Exchange Act. This temporary fee modification affects member firms executing QCC trades and floor broker transactions on NYSE Arca options.

Sunshine Act Meeting Notice

The SEC published a Sunshine Act Meeting Notice (91 FR 16044) announcing a closed Commission meeting scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The one-page notice follows standard Federal Register format with placeholder sections for time, place, status, and matters to be considered.

Electric Corporate and Rate Filings Received by FERC

FERC published a notice of filings received on March 30, 2026, including four electric corporate filings under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, four exempt wholesale generator self-certifications (all battery energy storage projects in Virginia), and multiple electric rate filings including market power analyses and compliance filings. Comment deadlines range from March 30 to May 26, 2026 depending on the docket.

Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report Filings

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received multiple Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings on March 24-25, 2026. Filings include accounting requests from Howard Midstream Energy Partners and EPIC Crude Pipeline, transportation retainage reports from Cheniere Corpus Christi and Creole Trail pipelines, and negotiated rate filings from Millennium Pipeline, Iroquois Gas Transmission, Stagecoach Pipeline, and Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America.

Revised Schedule for Algonquin Pipeline Environmental Assessment

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a notice on March 25, 2026, announcing a revised schedule for the Environmental Assessment for Algonquin Gas Transmission's Cape Cod Canal Pipeline Relocation Project. The EA issuance date has been moved from April 17 to May 29, 2026, due to Algonquin's delayed filing of its horizontal directional drill assessment report and additional project siting information. A 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline of August 27, 2026 applies to cooperating federal and state agencies.

IS Technology Petition for Air Brake Special Approval

The Federal Railroad Administration published a notice announcing IS Technology's petition for special approval of an alternative air brake standard. The FRA is seeking public comment on this petition over a 30-day period ending April 30, 2026. This is a standard procedural notice announcing a petition for stakeholder review and input.

Multiple Internal Revenue Service Information Collection Requests

The Treasury Department's IRS has published a notice in the Federal Register announcing multiple information collection requests under OMB review. The notice opens a 30-day public comment period ending April 30, 2026, allowing stakeholders to review and provide feedback on the proposed collections. This routine administrative filing affects taxpayers and tax professionals who may be subject to the affected information collection requirements.

Information Collection for Special Measures Imposition Under BSA

The Treasury Department published a notice requesting public comments on information collection requirements related to the imposition of special measures under the Bank Secrecy Act. The notice is submitted for OMB review and seeks comments on the burden estimates for collecting information when FinCEN imposes special measures against jurisdictions, financial institutions, or transactions posing money laundering risks. Comments are due within 30 days of publication.

Treasury Information Collection Requests - OMB Review

The Treasury Department published a notice announcing multiple departmental offices have submitted information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The notice requests public comments on these collections and describes alternative methods for submitting comments. Comments must be received within 30 days of publication.

Parcel Dimension Compliance

The United States Postal Service published a final rule expanding parcel dimension requirements under 39 CFR 111, effective July 12, 2026. The rule modifies the Domestic Mail Manual to include updated dimensional standards for parcel shipping, with implementation divided into Phase One and Phase Two. Mailers shipping parcels via USPS must review and update their packaging and dimension measurement processes to comply with the new requirements.

Semiconductor Devices Complaint - Public Interest Comments Solicitation

The International Trade Commission published a notice announcing receipt of a complaint alleging violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 concerning semiconductor devices. The ITC is soliciting written submissions from the public on the public interest factors specified in 19 U.S.C. 1337(d)(1) before determining whether to issue a general exclusion order or limited exclusion order.

Float Glass Products From China and Malaysia; Determinations

The International Trade Commission published its final determination in Investigation Nos. 701-TA-748-749 and 731-TA-1726-1727 regarding float glass products from China and Malaysia. The Commission determined that the domestic industry is not materially injured by reason of imports of these products allegedly sold at less than fair value.

MCC Advisory Council Open Meeting

The Millennium Challenge Corporation published a notice announcing an open meeting of the MCC Advisory Council scheduled for April 15, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT. The meeting is open to the public for observation and will cover the transaction status of MCC compact and threshold programs as well as other MCC organizational business.

AMF SPOT Inspection Findings on Asset Management Compliance Systems

AMF France published findings from its 2025 SPOT inspection campaign examining asset management companies' compliance and internal control systems. The inspections focused on firms with in-house compliance resources, following a 2020 campaign that examined outsourcing of internal control functions. The findings highlight areas of strength and weakness identified across the inspected firms.

COVID-19 Vaccine Antigen Composition Data Request for May 2026

WHO's Technical Advisory Group on COVID-19 Vaccine Composition (TAG-CO-VAC) has issued updated guidance requesting vaccine manufacturers submit immunological, virological, and vaccine effectiveness data ahead of the May 2026 decision-making meeting. The statement updates previous September 2025 guidance and specifies key antisera and antigens of interest including JN.1, KP.2, XEC, LP.8.1, NB.1.8.1, XFG, and BA.3.2 variants. Manufacturers should submit both pre- and post-vaccination antisera analysis for neutralization testing.

Actions on Business Software and Cloud Services Through UK Digital Markets Competition Regime

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published its final package of actions and remedies on business software and cloud services through the UK digital markets competition regime on 31 March 2026. The guidance applies to designated technology firms operating in UK business software and cloud markets. This establishes new competitive requirements that affected platforms must implement.

EDPB Coordinated Enforcement Framework 2026 Transparency Action

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) launched its 2026 Coordinated Enforcement Framework (CEF) action, focusing on compliance with GDPR transparency and information obligations under Articles 12, 13, and 14. Twenty-five Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) across Europe will conduct enforcement actions and fact-finding exercises targeting data controllers from various sectors throughout 2026, with findings to be consolidated in an EDPB report and followed by targeted enforcement at national and EU levels.

EU notice for Iran restrictive measures data subjects

EU notice for Iran restrictive measures data subjects

Sigmon civil case dismissed Fourth Circuit appeal

Sigmon civil case dismissed Fourth Circuit appeal

United States v. Helton - Supervised Release Modification Appeal

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's orders denying Steven Russell Helton's motions to modify conditions of his supervised release under 18 U.S.C. § 3583(e)(2). The appeals (Nos. 24-4366 and 25-4014) were consolidated and decided in favor of the government. No abuse of discretion was found in the district court's denial of Helton's modification requests.

Stevens v. North Carolina - Habeas Corpus Appeal

The Fourth Circuit dismissed petitioner Claude Mordecia Stevens' appeal seeking to challenge the district court's denial of his 28 U.S.C. § 2254 habeas petition. The court denied a certificate of appealability and dismissed the appeal, finding Stevens failed to demonstrate that reasonable jurists would find the district court's assessment of his constitutional claims debatable or wrong.

Data Reconstruction Using Machine-Learning Predictive Coding

USPTO published patent application US20260087314A1 for a machine-learning method that reconstructs data samples in a time series using predictive coding. The method generates reconstructed versions of first and second data samples, then uses a neural network to predict intermediate data samples positioned between them. The application (No. 19107781) was filed July 27, 2023 and published March 26, 2026.

Controlling Agents Using Ambiguity-Sensitive Neural Networks and Risk-Sensitive Neural Networks

USPTO published patent application US20260087311A1 for methods controlling AI agents using ambiguity-sensitive and risk-sensitive neural networks. The application covers action selection systems for agent control with four named inventors. Patent application was filed September 8, 2023, and published March 26, 2026.

Deepfake Music Detection Apparatus Using AI Classification

The USPTO published patent application US20260087313A1 for BRAINDECK INC. on March 26, 2026, covering an AI-based apparatus and method for detecting deepfake music. The system analyzes audio features, voice separation probability, and neural vocoder usage to determine whether audio content is synthetically generated. Application No. 18929273 was filed on October 28, 2024.

Combined Deep Learning Inference and Compression Using Sensed Data

USPTO published patent application US20260087312A1 for a device and method combining deep learning inference with data compression using sensed data. The system encodes sensed data locally, transmits it in batches to a remote computing system, and receives optimized encoder and prediction models in return. Inventors: Damian Kelly, Megan O'Brien, Gregory Buckley, Colleen B. Caveney.

Quantum-Capacitance Simulation Using Gaussian Subspace Aggregation

The USPTO published Microsoft Technology Licensing's patent application US20260087390A1 for a quantum-capacitance simulation method using Gaussian-subspace aggregation. The method constructs and projects non-interacting Hamiltonians for material configurations, then uses sums-of-Gaussians procedures to approximate low-energy eigenstates under interacting Hamiltonians. Inventors are Samuel Boutin and Roman Bela Bauer.

Fault Tolerant Quantum Computation via Logical Operators Measurement

USPTO published patent application US20260087389A1 by inventors Theodore James Yoder and Dominic Williamson disclosing systems and methods for low-overhead fault-tolerant quantum computation via measurement of logical operators. The invention utilizes a graph selection component to select an auxiliary graph and a measurement component to execute a deformed quantum stabilizer code on a quantum system. This patent has applications in quantum computing hardware and software development.

Transactional Neural Reasoning AI (TNRAI) Patent Application

USPTO published patent application US20260087387A1 for Transactional Neural Reasoning AI (TNRAI), a novel AI system designed for complex decision-making. The application describes a five-pillar architecture including delta-path modeling, skew-based adversarial recognition, vector memory recall, ambient reasoning overlays, and a multi-logic arbitration engine. Filed by inventor Joshua B. Williamson under application number 19171498.