Tier 1 Pharmacy Copayment Medication List Update for 2026

The Department of Veterans Affairs has published its annual update to the Tier 1 Medication Copay List, which is effective January 1, 2026, and will remain in effect until December 31, 2026. The list identifies multi-source medications that qualify for Tier 1 copay status under 38 CFR 17.110, including medications across 14 condition categories such as diabetes, heart health, mental health, and arthritis. Veterans and VA healthcare providers can access the full list at www.va.gov/resources/va-tier-1-copay-medication-list.

UTSA Center Completes NAGPRA Inventory, Human Remains

The University of Texas at San Antonio Center for Archaeological Research has completed a NAGPRA inventory identifying human remains of at least two individuals and five associated funerary objects (four pot sherds and one projectile point). The remains and objects, donated in 1979 with no records other than a note indicating Georgia origin, have been determined to be culturally affiliated with the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas and The Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Repatriation may occur on or after May 26, 2026, upon written request to the authorized representative.

NAGPRA Inventory Completion: Florida Department of State Human Remains

The Florida Department of State, acting under NAGPRA, has completed an inventory identifying human remains representing at least one individual of Native American ancestry. The remains were transferred to the Department in 2018 by the Volusia County Medical Examiner's Office; information on the remains indicates removal from Jefferson County, New York on October 25, 1931. The Department has determined there is a cultural affiliation between the remains and the Onondaga Nation. Written repatriation requests may be submitted to Tea Kaplan at the Florida Department of State, and repatriation may occur on or after May 26, 2026.

Yale Peabody Museum Repatriates Eight Unassociated Funerary Objects to Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan Tribes

The Yale Peabody Museum at Yale University has issued a Notice of Intended Repatriation under NAGPRA for eight unassociated funerary objects—quartz and soapstone fragments, ceramic vessel fragments, clay pipe fragments, stone items, and faunal remains—removed from the Tubbs Site in Niantic, Connecticut between 1932 and 1970. The museum has determined cultural affiliation with the Mashantucket Pequot Indian Tribe and the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut. Written requests for repatriation must be sent to Professor Erika Edwards, Interim Director, and repatriation may occur on or after May 26, 2026. Competing requests require the museum to determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation.

Yale Peabody Museum Completes NAGPRA Human Remains Inventory

The Yale Peabody Museum has completed a Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) inventory identifying human remains representing at least 16 individuals and 24 associated funerary objects from five Connecticut archaeological sites (Old Lyme Site, Clark Site, South Woodstock Site), collected between 1899 and 1947. The museum has determined cultural affiliation with the Mashantucket Pequot Indian Tribe and the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut. Repatriation may occur on or after May 26, 2026, and written requests may be submitted by the identified tribes, lineal descendants, or any Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization demonstrating cultural affiliation by a preponderance of the evidence.

Field Museum NAGPRA Inventory: Human Remains of Assiniboine Individual, Repatriation May 2026

The Field Museum has completed a NAGPRA inventory identifying human remains (hair clippings) of one individual with tribal designation 'Assiniboine' (catalog number 193211.6), collected under Franz Boas and Frederick Ward Putnam for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. The museum has determined cultural affiliation with the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation and the Fort Belknap Indian Community of the Fort Belknap Reservation in Montana. Repatriation of these remains may occur on or after May 26, 2026.

San Bernardino County Museum Intends to Repatriate 14 Cultural Patrimony Objects Under NAGPRA

The San Bernardino County Museum has issued a notice of intended repatriation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) for 14 cultural patrimony objects including shell beads, ceramic discs, lithics, ground stone, and faunal bone from various archaeological sites in California. The objects were collected and recorded between 1962 and 1981 from sites including Coyote Holes Cyn, Montgomery Peak #2, Joshua Tree-N, and Bankus sites. Repatriation may occur on or after May 26, 2026, with written requests to be sent to Gabrielle Carpentier at the museum. The museum has determined that these objects have ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural importance central to Native American groups and are culturally affiliated with the Morongo Band of Mission Indians.

Indiana University NAGPRA Human Remains Inventory

Indiana University has completed its NAGPRA-required inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects originating from multiple sites in Kentucky, identifying at least 17 individuals and 13 associated funerary objects. The university has determined cultural affiliation with nine federally recognized Indian Tribes and one Native Hawaiian organization, as listed in the notice. Repatriation of these remains and objects may occur on or after May 26, 2026, subject to written requests submitted to Dr. Jayne-Leigh Thomas at Indiana University.

NAGPRA Notice of Inventory Completion: Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology, Andover, MA

The Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology has completed a NAGPRA inventory identifying human remains representing at least two individuals removed from the Hagan Mound Group (11SC365) in Schuyler County, Illinois during the 1920s Illinois Valley Survey. The Institute has determined cultural affiliation with 33 Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations listed in the notice. Written repatriation requests must be submitted to Ryan Wheeler at the Institute; repatriation may occur on or after May 26, 2026.

U.S. Army Corps NAGPRA Inventory Completion, Tulsa OK

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District (USACE) has completed a NAGPRA inventory identifying human remains of one individual and 32 associated funerary objects (ceramic sherds, chipped stone, faunal remains, lithic points, ochre, and natural stone) recovered in 1967 from site 41LR12 at Pat Mayse Lake in Lamar County, Texas. USACE has determined cultural affiliation with the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma. Written repatriation requests must be sent to Jacqueline Rodgers at USACE Tulsa District; repatriation may occur on or after May 26, 2026.

NAGPRA Human Remains Inventory Completed, Cultural Affiliations Determined

In compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, the University of Nebraska State Museum has completed its required inventory of human remains, identifying at least two individuals with no associated funerary objects. The museum has determined cultural affiliation between the remains and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Arizona, based on geographical location and acquisition history.

NAGPRA Repatriation Notice, Thornton W Burgess Society, East Sandwich

The National Park Service has published a Notice of Intended Repatriation under NAGPRA for the Thornton W. Burgess Society in East Sandwich, MA. The Society has determined that one sacred object (Kapa/Tapa), recorded as probably of Pacific Island origin and donated in 1983 from the Alfred E. Hoxie collections, is culturally affiliated with the Hui Iwi Kuamo'o, a Native Hawaiian organization. Repatriation of the cultural item may occur on or after May 26, 2026. Written requests may be submitted by lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations not identified in the notice who can demonstrate cultural affiliation by a preponderance of the evidence.

University of Michigan NAGPRA Inventory Ancestral Remains and Funerary Objects

In accordance with NAGPRA (25 U.S.C. 3003), the University of Michigan completed an inventory identifying at least seven individuals of Native American ancestry and 13 associated funerary objects from three archaeological sites in Berrien County, Michigan. The University determined cultural affiliation with 13 federally recognized tribes. Repatriation of the Ancestral remains and associated funerary objects may occur on or after May 26, 2026. Written requests for repatriation must be submitted to Dr. Ben Secunda, NAGPRA Office Managing Director, University of Michigan.

OSHA Gear Certification OMB Extension, Comments Solicited

OSHA is soliciting public comments on extending OMB approval of information collection requirements under the Standard on Gear Certification (29 CFR 1919). The agency requests a burden hour increase of 20 hours (from 109 to 129 hours) due to an increase in certifications from 5,000 to 6,187. The notice affects 629 respondents with an estimated cost of $3,243,500. Comments must be submitted by June 22, 2026.

DOL OFCCP Section 503 Recordkeeping PRA Comment Request

The Department of Labor is seeking public comment through May 26, 2026, on its request to extend OMB Control Number 1250-0005 for OFCCP Section 503 recordkeeping requirements under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 793) and 41 CFR part 60-741. Federal contractors should expect no change to existing recordkeeping obligations; this is a routine PRA renewal covering an estimated 41,647,328 respondents with 1,838,752 total annual burden hours and $475,085 in annual costs.

BLS Requests OMB Review for Contingent Work Supplement Information Collection

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has submitted an information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for the Contingent Work Supplement to the Current Population Survey. The ICR covers questions about contingent and temporary workers, alternative employment arrangements, and digital labor platform workers. Public comments are invited on burden estimates, accuracy of methodology, quality enhancements, and ways to minimize respondent burden. The OMB will consider comments received by May 26, 2026.

DOL OFCCP VEVRAA Recordkeeping ICR Renewal, OMB No. 1250-0004

The Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has submitted an information collection request (ICR) to OMB for renewal of VEVRAA recordkeeping requirements under 38 U.S.C. 4212 and 41 CFR Part 60-300. The collection covers federal contractors' obligations to track and report on the employment of protected veterans. Public comments are invited through May 26, 2026. Estimated annual burden is 32,482,058 responses requiring 4,267,338 hours and $356,313 in other costs.

Joint Employer Status Under FLSA, FMLA, MSPA

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division proposes to clarify joint employer status determination under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA). The rulemaking would restore guidance previously in effect before 2021 and establish a uniform nationwide standard to replace varying federal and state judicial tests. The proposal offers a 60-day comment period closing June 22, 2026.

National Heart Lung and Blood Institute Notice of Closed Meeting

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has published notice of a closed meeting of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council scheduled for June 9, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in person at the NIH Claude D. Pepper Building, 31 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20894. The meeting is closed to the public pursuant to sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6) of Title 5 U.S.C. to review and evaluate grant applications containing confidential trade secrets, commercial property, and personal information. Charisee Lamar, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.R.T., Director, Division of Extramural Research Activities, is the contact person.

FDA Amends CNPV Voucher Pilot Program Hearing, Changes Dates

The FDA has amended its March 23, 2026 notice of public hearing for the Commissioner's National Priority Voucher (CNPV) Pilot Program. The hearing date has been moved from June 12, 2026 to June 4, 2026, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with both in-person and virtual participation options. Requests for participation must now be received by April 24, 2026. Contact information has been updated to Mallika Mundkur, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Office of the Commissioner. No other substantive changes have been made to the original notice.

10-Year Import Ban Kimberly Schaff Kiehl Final Debarment Order

The FDA has issued a final order debarring Kimberly Schaff Kiehl for 10 years from importing or offering for import any drug into the United States under section 306 of the FD&C Act. The debarment is based on Ms. Kiehl's July 3, 2025 conviction in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida on two federal felonies: mail fraud and causing counterfeit drugs to be made, sold, or held for sale. Ms. Kiehl was the registered agent and authorized member of Focus Beauty, LLC, which marketed and sold drugs via a website. She imported drugs from China and other foreign countries between January 2020 and September 2021, and received prior notices from the FDA and CBP about the violative nature of her imports. Ms. Kiehl failed to respond to the proposed debarment notice within 30 days, waiving her right to a hearing. The order is applicable April 23, 2026.

NIH Center for Scientific Review Announces Four Closed Grant Review Meetings, May–June 2026

The NIH Center for Scientific Review published a notice announcing four closed advisory committee meetings scheduled between May 28 and June 11, 2026. The meetings will review grant applications for cancer therapeutics and mammalian models (May 28), cellular signaling systems (June 2), basic visual neuroscience (June 4), and combined cardiovascular biology and hematology (June 11). All meetings will be held virtually and are closed to the public pursuant to Federal Advisory Committee Act exemptions for confidential trade secrets, commercial property, and personal privacy.

Request of Nominations: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

AHRQ is soliciting nominations for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) by May 23, 2026. The USPSTF, established in 1984 under the Public Health Service Act and supported by AHRQ, is a federal advisory body of prevention and evidence-based medicine experts that makes recommendations on clinical preventive services including screening tests, counseling, and preventive medications. New members appointed by the HHS Secretary will serve four-year terms beginning July 2026, with selections based on qualification and current expertise needs of the Task Force.

Center for Scientific Review Amends Panel Name for May 13-14 Meeting

The NIH Center for Scientific Review has amended a previously published meeting notice (Doc. No. 2026-07338, 91 FR 20473) to change the panel name from 'Training and Career Development: Behavioral Neuroscience' to 'Training and Career Development Review'. The meeting, scheduled for May 13, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to May 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the NIH Rockledge II facility in Bethesda, MD, remains closed to the public. The amendment is dated April 21, 2026, signed by Sterlyn H. Gibson, Program Specialist.

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council Notice of Open Meeting

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council will hold an open meeting on June 9, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the National Institutes of Health Claude D. Pepper Building in Bethesda, MD. The session will address program policies and issues and is open to the public with attendance limited to space available. Individuals requiring special assistance such as sign language interpretation must notify the Contact Person at least 10 days prior to the meeting.

Advisory Board for Exceptional Children Public Meeting

The Bureau of Indian Education announces a two-day public meeting of the Advisory Board for Exceptional Children on Thursday, April 30, 2026 (12:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. MDT) and Friday, May 1, 2026 (8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. MDT), held in-person at the National Indian Programs Training Center in Albuquerque, NM, and virtually via Zoom. The meeting will address Special Education Part C Early Childhood Program information, BIE Special Education Handbook rollout updates, and FFY 2024 SPP/APR updates, with public comment sessions on April 30 (2:00-2:15 p.m. MDT) and May 1 (9:45 a.m.-4:00 p.m. MDT). The Advisory Board was established under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 to advise the Secretary of the Interior on the needs of Indian children with disabilities.

OMB Reviews Transit Research Information Collection Requirements

The Federal Transit Administration has forwarded information collection requirements for its Transit Research, Development, Demonstration, Deployment and Training Projects (OMB Control No. 2132-0546) to the Office of Management and Budget for review and comment under the Paperworkwork Reduction Act. The collection covers grant programs supporting research, development, demonstration, deployment, cooperative research, technical assistance, standards development, and workforce training in public transportation. An estimated 175 respondents will provide 775 annual responses totaling 20,550 burden hours on a biennial basis. Public comments must be submitted to OMB by May 26, 2026.

OMB Review of Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program Information Collection

The Federal Transit Administration has forwarded information collection requirements for its Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program to the Office of Management and Budget for review, announcing a 30-day public comment period ending May 26, 2026. The collection, under OMB Control Number 2132-0575, covers paperwork burden for transit agencies, states, tribes, and local governments participating in the Emergency Relief program, which provides federal funding to protect, repair, or replace transit equipment and facilities damaged by emergencies or major disasters. FTA received no comments during the prior 60-day notice period published December 23, 2025. Estimated annual burden is 4,680 hours across 26 responses.

All Stations Accessibility Program Information Collection Under OMB Review

The Federal Transit Administration has submitted information collection requirements for the All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The collection covers grant application and reporting activities for transit agencies upgrading legacy rail stations for accessibility compliance. FTA estimates 20 respondents submitting 40 responses annually with a total burden of 280 hours. Comments on the collection must be submitted to OMB within 30 days of publication.

Combined Notice of Filings #2 - Electric Rate and Generator Filings

FERC published Combined Notice of Filings #2 listing 21 dockets received between April 17-20, 2026, including one exempt wholesale generator self-certification (Framingham BESS LLC) and 20 electric rate filings under Section 205(d) and tariff amendments from entities including Atlas Solar V and VI, California ISO, Southwest Power Pool, Florida Power & Light, and others. Comment deadlines range from April 27 to May 11, 2026. The notice advises persons desiring to intervene or protest to file per Rules 211, 214, or 206 of the Commission's Regulations.

Freeport LNG Motion to Vacate Certificate in Part

Freeport LNG Development, L.P. filed a motion on April 6, 2026, in Docket No. CP03-75-000 to partially vacate the 2004 Certificate Order authorizing regasification facilities at its LNG terminal on Quintana Island, Texas. The company states it has operated exclusively for liquefaction and export purposes for over a decade and no longer needs the regasification infrastructure, which it says will enhance safety and operational efficiency through removal. FERC invites public comments, interventions, and protests, with a deadline of May 11, 2026.

FERC Combined Notice of Filings 1

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission published a combined notice of filings received between March 26 and April 20, 2026. The notice covers one exempt wholesale generator self-certification (Chicopee Energy BESS LLC) and six electric rate filings including compliance reports from Invenergy Nelson LLC and Invenergy Nelson Expansion LLC, an informational filing from the New York Independent System Operator, a tariff amendment from the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, and a supplement from four Virginia battery energy storage system applicants. Comment deadlines range from April 30 to May 11, 2026.

FERC Combined Notice of Filings, Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Accounting Requests

FERC published a combined notice of filings received on April 16–17, 2026, covering three natural gas pipeline matters: an accounting request by Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc. (Docket AC26-55-000) regarding journal entries for cancelled projects, and two § 4(d) rate filings by Gillis Hub Pipeline, LLC (Docket RP26-764-000) and Centra Pipelines Minnesota Inc. (Docket RP26-765-000) with comment deadlines of May 7 and April 29 respectively.

Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions

OFAC designated three individuals and two Colombian entities on the SDN List under Executive Order 14098 (Sudan) on April 17, 2026. The individuals are Jose Oscar Garcia Batte, Omar Fernando Garcia Batte, and Jose Libardo Quijano Torres. The entities are FENIX HUMAN RESOURCES S.A.S. and GLOBAL QOWA AL BASHERIA S.A.S. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

Proposes RNAV Routes T-583 and T-585 in Texas

The FAA proposes to establish United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes T-583 and T-585 in Texas. T-583 would extend between Laredo (LRD), TX VORTAC and Waco (ACT), TX VORTAC, bypassing Austin TRACON airspace on the west side; T-585 would extend between Corpus Christi (CRP), TX VORTAC and Waco VORTAC, bypassing on the east side. The routes are designed to support new air traffic procedures at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) by providing more direct and efficient routing while reducing low-altitude aircraft that routinely overfly the Austin terminal area. Comments must be received on or before June 8, 2026.

FAA Proposes Airworthiness Directive for Sikorsky Helicopter Tail Rotor Blades

The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-02-17 for certain Sikorsky Model S-70, S-70A, S-70C, S-70C(M), S-70C(M1), S-70M helicopters, and restricted category military surplus Models EH-60A, HH-60L, UH-60A, and UH-60L helicopters. The proposed AD would expand applicability beyond the original five helicopter models and require split pitch horn modifications, safety enhancement modification kits, and recurring inspections of tail rotor blade (TRB) disbond indicators. Operators must submit comments by June 8, 2026. The unsafe condition—disbonding between the TRB pitch horn and torque tube—could result in loss of tail rotor control.

Boeing 737 Airworthiness Directive Inspection Required

The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021-02-13 for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. The proposal adds airplanes with line numbers 1763 and subsequent to the applicability and requires inspections for an extended inspection area beyond what AD 2021-02-13 mandated, prompted by a report of cracking outside the required inspection area. The unsafe condition involves bear strap cracking at the forward galley door, which could result in uncontrolled decompression and loss of structural integrity. Written comments must be received by June 8, 2026.

FAA Proposes BCU Inspection for Bombardier BD-700 Aircraft

The FAA proposes a new Airworthiness Directive for Bombardier Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes prompted by an in-service tire burst event during landing. The proposed AD would require operators to inspect for affected Brake Control Units (BCU) with part number GW415-7125-7 and replace them with BCU part number GW415-7125-9, while prohibiting installation of affected parts. The unsafe condition involves residual current buildup in the brake control valve driver circuit that may cause uncommanded brake pressure during landing, potentially resulting in additional tire bursts, unexpected deceleration, degraded braking performance, directional difficulties, or brake overheating.

Bell 505 Tail Rotor Pitch Link Washer Installation Airworthiness Directive

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters prompted by a quality escape in the production installation of a washer on the tail rotor pitch link assembly. This proposed AD would require a one-time visual inspection for proper washer installation and corrective actions depending on inspection results. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in fracture of the pitch horn stud due to fatigue or when the rotor blade exceeds travel limits, leading to loss of directional control of the helicopter. Comments on this NPRM must be received by June 8, 2026.

FAST Grant Renewal: FAA Requests Comments on OMB Information Collection Renewal

The FAA has published a notice in the Federal Register seeking public comment on its request to renew OMB approval for OMB Control Number 2120-0817, covering the Fueling Aviation's Sustainable Transition (FAST) Grant Program information collection. The collection requires FAST grant recipients to submit quarterly performance reports documenting technical progress, schedule, risks, and costs, reviewed by FAA subject matter experts. The estimated annual burden is 1,876 hours across respondents at 134 hours per grant recipient per year. Comments are due by June 22, 2026.

FDIC Modifies Privacy Act System of Records FDIC-012

The FDIC is modifying its existing system of records FDIC-012, Financial Information Management Records, to update numerous sections including Authority for Maintenance, Purpose(s), Category of Individuals, Category of Records, Record Source Categories, and Routine Uses. The notice proposes three new routine uses (Routine Uses 8, 9, and 16) and two substantially modified routine uses (Routine Uses 13 and 14), expanding disclosure recipients to include the Department of the Treasury, Department of Justice, and General Services Administration for specified purposes. The FDIC is accepting written comments on the modified system through May 26, 2026.

FDIC Requests Public Comments on OMB 3064-0127

The FDIC is requesting public comments on the renewal of OMB Control No. 3064-0127, a generic clearance for qualitative feedback surveys deployed under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The collection, which involves no change in substance or methodology, covers approximately 20 surveys annually with an average of 850 respondents per survey, generating an estimated 17,000 total annual burden hours. Comments must be submitted on or before June 22, 2026.

German Federal Court Decisions Database - 83,255 Searchable Results

The Bundesgerichtshof (German Federal Court) decision database now contains 83,255 searchable results dating from the year 2000 onward. Decisions are available in PDF format, displayed 10 per page with sorting options by Senate, Date, Case Number, and Entry Date. Commercial use of decisions from January 1, 2000 requires a document fee of 1.50 euros per document, payable to the Bundesgerichtshof in Karlsruhe.

Bundesgerichtshof Decisions Until 1999 Require Written Request

The Bundesgerichtshof (BGH) publishes administrative information on obtaining court decisions from 1999 and earlier. Decisions up to and including 1999 are not available online and must be requested in writing through the BGH Decision Distribution Service (Entscheidungsversand). Requesters pay a writing fee of €0.50 per page for the first 50 pages and €0.15 per page for any additional pages, with payment obligation arising upon submission of the request. Requests may be submitted by post, fax (0721 159-5705), or online contact form to the BGH in Karlsruhe.

BGH Cost Complaints Portal Pending Resolved Decisions

The Bundesgerichtshof (BGH) maintains a public database of Rechtsbeschwerden (legal complaints) in Kostensachen (cost matters). When a cost complaint is filed, the relevant legal norms and a brief description of the legal issue are recorded so that all BGH senates have an overview of related pending proceedings. The page also publishes an overview of cost complaints resolved in the last six months. Decisions are available free for non-commercial use; commercial use requires a paid request.

Gulf Fishery Management Council Shrimp Bycatch Methodology Workgroup Meeting May 11-12

The Gulf Fishery Management Council will hold a 2-day virtual meeting of its Workgroup on Shrimp Bycatch Methodology for Finfish Species on May 11-12, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. EDT each day. The meeting will include presentations on SEDAR 100 regarding shrimp trawl bycatch of gray triggerfish using SEAMAP data, 2025 observer data for bycatch rate estimation, gear selectivity and efficiency, and species-specific shrimp effort estimates, followed by recommendations to the Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee. The meeting will be held virtually with connection information available at www.gulfcouncil.org.

Monkfish Framework Adjustment 17, 2026-2028 Fishing Specifications

NMFS is proposing Framework Adjustment 17 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan, adjusting Northern Fishery Management Area (NFMA) Total Allowable Landings (TAL) down 3 percent and Southern Fishery Management Area (SFMA) TAL up less than 1 percent from 2023-2025 levels for fishing years 2026-2028. The proposed rule also streamlines the Annual Catch Limit (ACL) Overage Accountability Measure trigger by removing the requirement that Councils initiate the AM, transferring that responsibility solely to the Regional Administrator. Public comments are due May 26, 2026.

NIDIS Executive Council Meeting May 7

NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System Program Office will hold an organizational meeting of the NIDIS Executive Council on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. EST to 3:30 p.m. EST at the Hall of the States, Room 333, 444 North Capitol St. NW, Washington, DC 20001. The meeting is open to the public for in-person attendance on a first-come, first-served basis, with registration required via the provided UCAR link. Topics include NIDIS implementation updates, Executive Council member priorities for 2026, Next Generation Drought Planning and Monitoring resources, the NIDIS Strategic Plan Overview, and Federal Agency Water and Drought Priorities.

Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Tilefish Monitoring Committee Meeting, May 19

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Tilefish Monitoring Committee will hold a public webinar meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. The committee will review recent stock assessment data, fishery performance, and recommendations from the Advisory Panel, Scientific and Statistical Committee, and staff. Agenda items include recommending commercial and recreational annual catch limits, annual catch targets, and total allowable landing limits for blueline tilefish for 2027-2029, and reviewing previously set limits for golden tilefish for 2027.

Two Webinar Public Hearings on Red Grouper Quota

The Gulf Fishery Management Council will hold two webinar public hearings on May 13 and 14, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. EDT, to solicit public comments on Reef Fish Amendment 63, which proposes a 3-year pilot program to set aside a portion of the Red Grouper commercial quota for participants in the Grouper/Tilefish Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) program. Written public comments must be received on or before 5 p.m. EDT on May 26, 2026. The hearings are open to all members of the public, and attendees may register through the Gulf Council website.