Brown et al v. Trove Brands - Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice

Plaintiffs Zoey Brown and La'Shan Powell filed a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice in Brown et al v. Trove Brands, LLC (Case No. 3:26-cv-01774-VC) on April 22, 2026. The case was originally filed on March 2, 2026, before Judge Vince Chhabria in the Northern District of California. A voluntary dismissal without prejudice allows plaintiffs to potentially refile the same claim against Trove Brands, LLC at a later date.

Qiao v. United States Department of State et al - Immigration Lawsuit

Zhen Qiao filed a civil immigration lawsuit in the Northern District of California against the U.S. Department of State, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Julie Eadeh, and the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau. Summons were returned executed on April 22, 2026, showing service on April 9, 2026, with answers due June 8, 2026. The case is assigned to Judge Eumi K. Lee at the San Jose courthouse.

Doe v. Uber Technologies Inc - Civil Complaint Filed

Janet HS Doe filed a civil complaint on April 22, 2026 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against Raiser, LLC, Raiser-CA, LLC, and Uber Technologies Inc. The case (No. 3:26-cv-03371), based on diversity jurisdiction and categorized as a personal injury matter, carries a filing fee of $405. No case summary or specific allegations are publicly available at this time.

California Health Insurance Enrollment Reaches 1.9 Million for 2026

Covered California announced 1,927,371 total plan selections for 2026, comprising 235,055 new enrollments and a record 1,692,316 renewals, marking a 32 percent decline in new sign-ups from 2025 due to the expiration of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits. California allocated $190 million from the Health Care Affordability Reserve Fund in 2026, providing state subsidies averaging $45 per month to 389,590 enrollees earning up to 165 percent of the federal poverty level. Middle-income consumers losing EPTC experienced a 22 percent cancellation rate among renewals, double the 11 percent rate from 2025, with over 130,000 enrollees switching to Bronze-level plans.

Liverpool Infant Feed Pharmacy Contract, £496,727

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has published a contract award notice for the Liverpool Place Infant Feed Provision Service (Pharmacy), valued at £496,727. The notice identifier is 2026/S 000-036822 and the procurement identifier (OCID) is ocds-h6vhtk-068908. The contract covers 46 individual provision items across multiple contracting lots, published on 22 April 2026 at 4:58pm on the UK Find a Tender service.

UKHSA VZIG 2025 Contract Modification with Grifols

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a contract modification notice for VZIG (Varicella-zoster immunoglobulin) 2025 with Grifols UK Limited, extending the contract through 30 April 2027. The modification authorises an increase in product volume under the existing contractual flexibility provisions. The total contract value remains at £1 excluding VAT, and the contract may be made available to UK devolved administrations, Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories for their immunisation programmes.

IHI Awarded £1.18M NHS Quality Improvement Contract

North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) has awarded a contract valued at £987,127 excluding VAT (£1,184,553 including VAT) to the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) for quality improvement partnership services. The contract runs from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2027, with possible extension to 31 May 2029. Seven tenders were received under a competitive flexible procedure, with the standstill period ending 1 May 2026 and the earliest signature date set for 7 May 2026.

Property Insurance Services Tender £400k Deadline 29 May 2026

Harper Adams University published a tender notice on behalf of a seven-university buying group for property insurance services with an estimated contract value of £400,000 including VAT. The procurement, coordinated by AON UK Limited as appointed insurance broker, will run from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028 with a possible extension to 31 July 2030. Submissions must be received by 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm; the evaluation criteria weight price at 50%, quality at 45%, and social value at 5%. Bidders must be regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

JNCC Pobie Bank Reef Seabed Imagery Analysis Using BIIGLE Software

JNCC SUPPORT CO has published a tender notice under the Procurement Act 2023 for the analysis of seabed still imagery collected during the 0923S survey aboard MRV Scotia. The contract requires analysis of 3,880 images from 97 drop camera monitoring stations at Pobie Bank Reef SAC in the North Sea, using the BIIGLE image annotation software. Bidders must have capacity to process the images through JNCC's standardized methodology including taxonomic identification, substrate classification, and anthropogenic impact assessment. The submission deadline and contract value are specified in the tender documents.

Newham £305.28M Independent Living Support Service 2.0 Framework Tender

The London Borough of Newham has published a preliminary market engagement notice under the Procurement Act 2023 for an Independent Living Support Service (ILSS) 2.0 Framework, valued at £305.28 million including VAT over four years (June 2027 to May 2031), with a possible extension to May 2035. The framework will cover Home Care, Reablement, and Domestic Support services for adults, children, and young people eligible for care and support. Providers must be registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission. The estimated tender publication date is 24 June 2026.

ABP Awards £2.52m Battery Supply Contract to Shenzhen Cubenergy

Associated British Ports (ABP) has awarded a £2,520,000 contract to Shenzhen Cubenergy Co., Ltd. for the supply of battery technology (cells, enclosures, inverters, PCS, BMS) for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Port of Southampton. The award decision was published on 22 April 2026 with a standstill period ending 1 May 2026 (8 working days). The contract, awarded via open procedure under the Utilities special regime of the Procurement Act 2023, is estimated to run from 1 June 2026 through 1 June 2027. Shenzhen Cubenergy is a Chinese-headquartered supplier (Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPCQ-5549-NPGY) and is not classified as an SME.

Science Museum Group Tomorrow Gallery Exhibition Fit Out Tender £2.16m

The Science Museum Group has published a tender notice for Exhibition Fit Out works for the Tomorrow Gallery. The contract is valued at £2,160,000 including VAT (£1,800,000 excluding VAT) with an estimated duration of 7 months from 9 June 2026 to 9 January 2027. The procurement is being conducted as a below-threshold open competition procedure, with the tender submission deadline set for 28 May 2026 at 3:00pm.

UKHSA Awards RIG Contract to Bio Products Laboratory

UKHSA published a contract modification notice for Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG) 2025, invoking contractual flexibility provisions to authorise an increase in product volume under Contract No C352396 with Bio Products Laboratory Limited. The contract, originally awarded on 19 February 2025, runs from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2027 and covers provision of rabies immunoglobulin solution for injection across the UK, including NHS bodies, devolved administrations, Crown Dependencies, and British Overseas Territories. The total contract value remains at £1.

Grave Digging Services Tender £96k Melton Borough Council

Melton Borough Council has published a tender notice (Reference DN813942) for grave-digging services at Thorpe Road Cemetery, Melton Mowbray, with an estimated contract value of £96,000 including VAT over a three-year term from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029, with possible extension to June 2031. The procurement is being conducted below threshold under open competition via the ProContract e-procurement portal, with tender submissions due by 26 May 2026 at 12:00pm. Evaluation criteria weight the service quality at 60% and price at 40%, and the notice specifically encourages small and medium-sized enterprise participation.

£144k Gastric Alimetry Diagnostic Tests Direct Award to Alimetry UK

KCH Interventional Facilities Management LLP has awarded a direct award contract for Gastric Alimetry diagnostic tests to Alimetry UK Limited. The contract is valued at £144,000 including VAT (£120,000 excluding VAT), running from 6 May 2026 to 5 May 2029 with a possible one-year extension to 5 May 2030. The direct award justification cites the patented nature of the product under Procurement Act 2023 Schedule 5, as only Alimetry UK can supply due to intellectual property rights.

UKHSA Extends Oxford Biomedica Vaccine Production Contract to February 2027

The UK Health Security Agency has extended Oxford Biomedica (France) SAS storage services contract by 12 months, pushing the end date from 13 February 2026 to 13 February 2027. The total contract value increased by 16,814.16 EUR to 1,396,747.03 EUR, representing a 1.2% increase attributed to additional storage services for vaccine production. The modification was awarded on 21 April 2026 under Contract No C51494.

DEA Houston Seizes 10,000 Counterfeit Fentanyl Pills

DEA Houston Division agents seized 10,000 counterfeit fentanyl pills in an enforcement action conducted in the Houston, Texas area. DEA stated the seizure alone saved over 2,000 lives. The operation was conducted in coordination with the Houston Police Department, Brazoria County Sheriff's Office, and Harris County Precinct 3.

Bunzl Q1 Revenue Up 1.5%, 2026 Guidance Unchanged

Bunzl PLC has reported Q1 2026 revenue growth of 1.5% at constant exchange rates for the three-month period ending 31 March 2026, with underlying revenue growth of 2.0% supported by volume growth and tariff-related price increases. Acquisitions net of disposals contributed 0.6% growth while fewer trading days impacted revenue by 1.1%. The Group has reiterated its 2026 guidance with performance year-to-date consistent with expectations, expecting moderate revenue growth at constant exchange rates and operating margin slightly down year-on-year.

hVIVO Signs Phase III Whooping Cough Vaccine Contract With ILiAD

hVIVO plc has signed a contract with ILiAD Biotechnologies to conduct the world's first pivotal Phase III human challenge trial for BPZE1, a next-generation whooping cough vaccine candidate. The trial will enrol over 500 healthy volunteers, representing hVIVO's largest human challenge trial to date. Revenue recognition is expected from H1 2026, with the majority recognised during 2026 and 2027, and the trial data will support future marketing applications to the FDA, MHRA, EMA and other global regulatory agencies.

Liontrust AuMA £19.6bn, Net Outflows £0.8bn

Liontrust Asset Management PLC reported assets under management and advice (AuMA) of £19,554 million as at 31 March 2026, down from £21,457 million at the start of the year, reflecting net outflows of £836 million (2025: £1,284 million) and negative market performance of £1,067 million. The firm secured two institutional mandates exceeding £500 million in aggregate, expected to fund before end of May 2026. Liontrust also announced the approval of its proposed acquisition of River Global Holdings Limited, which held £2,600 million in AuMA as at 31 March 2026, with 99.97% of votes cast in favour at the General Meeting on 14 April 2026.

Aberdeen Q1 2026 AUMA £547.7bn, Net Outflows £2.9bn

Aberdeen Group plc reported Q1 2026 AUMA of £547.7bn (down from £556.0bn at 31 December 2025), with net outflows of £(2.9)bn driven by lower markets and previously announced equity withdrawals. Interactive investor delivered record performance with 513k total customers (up 14% YoY), record quarterly net inflows of £3.0bn, and daily average retail trades of 35k. The Adviser segment recorded net outflows of £(0.6)bn, with new CEO Rich Denning appointed to drive growth. Institutional and Retail Wealth net outflows of £(5.4)bn included c.£4bn of lower-margin equities withdrawals. The Group reaffirmed FY2026 targets of at least £300m adjusted operating profit and c.£300m net capital generation.

GBG FY26 Revenue £285M, Results In-Line, FY27 Outlook Positive

GB Group PLC reported FY26 group revenue of £285 million, representing 3.2% year-on-year growth on a constant currency basis, with adjusted operating profit of approximately £67.5 million and an operating margin of 23.7%. The company achieved second-half revenue growth acceleration to mid-single-digits, driven by improved Americas Identity performance returning to growth in Q4 and strong execution in EMEA. The company launched its GBG Go all-in-one adaptive identity platform in April 2025, securing 90 customer wins including over a quarter with multi-solution requirements, and enters FY27 with a pipeline of over 225 opportunities. GBG refinanced its £175 million revolving credit facility through September 2030, completed £45 million in share repurchases (approximately 8% of equity), and completed a bolt-on acquisition during the year.

Reckitt Q1 2026 LFL Net Revenue Up 1.3%, Full-Year Outlook Maintained

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC reported Q1 2026 like-for-like (LFL) net revenue growth of 1.3% for Core Reckitt, with Emerging Markets delivering +7.6% growth partially offset by a -4.2% decline in Europe and -0.9% decline in North America. Group IFRS net revenue declined -11.8% year-on-year to £3,247m, reflecting both foreign exchange headwinds and the prior-year contribution from the Essential Home business, which was divested on 31 December 2025. The company maintained its FY 2026 LFL net revenue guidance of +4% to +5% for Core Reckitt, with sequential growth expected as the cold and flu season resets and new product innovations launch including Mucinex 12hr Cold and Fever in North America in June 2026.

Kistos Q1 Production 21.8 kboepd, $75M EBITDA

Kistos Holdings PLC reports Q1 2026 pro forma production of 21.8 kboepd, a significant increase from 7 kboepd in Q1 2025 excluding Oman. The company held $204 million in cash with adjusted net debt of $78 million and pro forma EBITDA of approximately $75 million as of 31 March 2026. The acquisition of Blocks 3&4 and Block 9 in Oman remains on track following ministerial approval, expected to add 25.6 mmboe of 2P reserves net to Kistos upon completion.

Shoe Zone Q1 2026 Trading Update

Shoe Zone plc reports challenging Q1 2026 trading conditions due to weak consumer confidence following recent Government budget announcements and geopolitical issues in the Middle East. The company now expects an adjusted loss before tax for FY26 of £1.0m-£2.0m, revised down from previous guidance of £1.0m profit, while maintaining a debt-free position with cash levels higher than FY25 year-end.

TRIG Reports UK CfD Extension for Operational Renewables, EGL Rise to 55%

The Renewables Infrastructure Group Limited (TRIG) notified investors of three UK Government energy policy announcements: the potential extension of Contracts for Difference (CfDs) to operational renewables assets, an increase in the Electricity Generator Levy (EGL) tax rate from 45% to 55% effective 1 July 2026, and the Reformed National Pricing Delivery Plan. TRIG's Managers expect the Company's operational projects to participate in the proposed Wholesale CfD (WCfD) allocation process in 2027, with 75% of projected revenues over the next five years already at fixed prices per unit generated. The EGL change is not expected to impact TRIG's Q1 2026 NAV as power price forecasts remain below the £82.61/MWh threshold in all future periods.

TSE Approves USD 1B Tokyo Bond, 4.125% Coupon, Listing 1st May

Tokyo Stock Exchange has approved the Metropolis of Tokyo's USD-denominated bond for listing on the TOKYO PRO-BOND Market, a professional-oriented bond market established in May 2011. The bond has a total value of USD 1 billion with a 5-year tenor and 4.125% coupon, scheduled to be issued on April 30, 2026 and listed on May 1, 2026. This represents the first listing under this program since May 2015, when the Metropolis of Tokyo initially registered program information with the exchange.

TSE Approves iShares Silver, Platinum ETFs

Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) approved the initial listing of two new precious metals ETFs managed by BlackRock Japan: iShares Silver ETF (Code: 568A) and iShares Platinum ETF (Code: 569A). Both ETFs will be listed on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, with trading units of 10 and performance linked to LBMA Silver Price and LBMA Platinum Price in JPY terms respectively. The listing was approved based on examination by Japan Exchange Regulation, continuing TSE's efforts to diversify the ETF market.

TSE Approves Four iShares Japan Government Bond ETFs

Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) approved the initial listing of four iShares Japan Government Bond ETFs managed by BlackRock Japan. The ETFs cover different maturity segments of the FTSE Japanese Government Bond Index with codes 570A through 573A. The new listings will commence trading on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, with a trading unit of 10 units per issue.

INUNEKO-SEIKATSU (556A) First-Day Listing Matching Mechanism

Osaka Exchange published the special matching mechanism applicable to INUNEKO-SEIKATSU Co., Ltd. (code: 556A) on its first listing day, April 23, 2026. The order book center price is set at JPY 2,990 (public offering or secondary distribution price), with an upper limit of JPY 6,880 (230%) and a lower limit of JPY 2,243 (75%). Buy and sell market orders are prohibited on the listing date until the initial price is determined. Acceptable order prices range from JPY 748 (25%) to JPY 11,960 (400%) of the order book center price.

BZX Proposes Fee Schedule Amendment for User Fee Exemption and Non-Display Usage Definition

Cboe BZX Exchange proposes to codify a User Fee exemption for Controlled Distributors in its Fee Schedule, exempting Display Usage fees where market data is used for permitted purposes including software development, QA, testing, sales support for redistribution, or technical monitoring. The Exchange also proposes to codify an amended definition of Non-Display Usage to capture access by machines or automated devices for purposes not solely in support of display for natural persons, explicitly acknowledging increased use of Large Language Models (LLMs) by market participants. The rule change brings definitions previously in Cboe Global Markets North American Data Policies into the Exchange's Fee Schedule.

BZX Proposes Amendments to Exchange Disciplinary Rules

Cboe BZX Exchange filed a proposed rule change with the SEC on March 2, 2026, under Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, seeking to amend Chapter 8 of its Rulebook governing investigative and disciplinary matters. The Exchange proposes updates across 15 categories including disciplinary jurisdiction, complaints, investigations, hearings, offers of settlement, judgments and sanctions, and minor rule violation fines, with the stated goal of harmonizing its rules with those of its affiliated exchanges, Cboe Exchange, Inc. and Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc. The Exchange also proposes to remove Rule 8.14 (Agency Review) and Rule 8.18 (Release of Disciplinary Complaints) in alignment with affiliate exchange rules.

BestGofer Inc Amends NT 10-Q to Correct Reversed Auditor Change

BestGofer Inc filed Amendment No. 1 to its Form 12b-25 Notification of Late Filing to correct Part III of the original filing, which inaccurately stated that Sadler, Gibb Associates LLC was the company's independent registered public accounting firm. The amendment restates the narrative to reflect that the company dismissed Barton CPA PLLC on April 8, 2026, appointed Sadler Gibb on April 8, 2026, then terminated Sadler Gibb and reappointed Barton on April 14, 2026—a full reversal within six days. The company reports Q1 FY2026 revenue of approximately $2,231 from its LHIS subsidiary (acquired August 31, 2025) versus $0 in the prior-year period, and a net loss of approximately $(1,001) versus $(14,072) previously.

Senate Debates, Issue 65 - 1st Session, 45th Parliament, April 21, 2026

The Senate of Canada convened on April 21, 2026, for the 65th sitting of the 1st Session of the 45th Parliament, with the Speaker Raymonde Gagné presiding. Senators delivered statements on Canada-Taiwan relations, the African Canadian Senate Group, a gallery visitor acknowledgment, and National Soil Conservation Week. The debates constitute a procedural legislative record of parliamentary proceedings with no binding regulatory effect.

Stylizacja Rzęs Included in Polish Qualifications System

The Minister of Finance and Economy has formally announced the inclusion of the market qualification 'Stylizing lashes using the classic method, light volumes and large volumes' in the Zintegrowany System Kwalifikacji (Integrated Qualifications System). The announcement was published in Monitor Polski, position 408, dated 22 April 2026, with the underlying decision dated 3 April 2026. This places the lash styling qualification within Poland's national qualifications framework, enabling formal recognition and certification of skills in this beauty-sector occupation.

Maximum Price of Liquid Fuels at Fuel Stations, April 22, 2026

The Minister of Energy issued an official announcement (Obwieszczenie) establishing maximum prices for liquid fuels at fuel stations, effective April 22, 2026. Published in Monitor Polski 2026, position 407, the regulation sets legally binding price caps for petroleum products sold at retail fuel stations across Poland. Operators of fuel stations must ensure compliance with the published maximum prices immediately upon the announcement date.

Edgar Edward Lim - Indefinite Suspension Two Years

The Supreme Court of Missouri issued an order on April 21, 2026, indefinitely suspending attorney Edgar Edward Lim (Missouri Bar number 24838) with no leave to apply for reinstatement for a period of two years. The Court found that Lim violated multiple Rules of Professional Conduct including Rules 4-1.15(a), 4-1.15(a)(5), 4-1.15(c), 4-1.15(f), 4-3.4(c), and 4-8.1(c). Respondent is also ordered to pay $1,000.00 pursuant to Rule 5.19(k) to the Clerk of this Court to the credit of the Advisory Committee Fund, and all costs are taxed to Respondent.

Attorney Scott L. Campbell Suspension Stayed Probation

The Supreme Court of Missouri found that attorney Scott L. Campbell (Missouri Bar #37086) violated Rule 4.84(g) of the Rules of Professional Conduct and ordered a six-month license suspension, which was stayed in favor of a six-month probation period under Rule 5.175. Campbell was also taxed $1,500 in fees payable to the Clerk of this Court to the credit of the Advisory Committee Fund. The probation conditions are attached as a separate filing. The order was entered on 21 April 2026.

Autopsy Results Released in John Anderson Homicide Case

The New Hampshire Department of Justice Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has completed an autopsy on the body of John Anderson (age 62), who was found deceased in his home on April 14, 2026, in Laconia, New Hampshire. The examination determined that Mr. Anderson's cause of death was stab wounds of the neck and his manner of death was homicide. Authorities are seeking public assistance through the New Hampshire State Police tip line.

NH AG Warns of QR Code Court Scam Texts

Attorney General John M. Formella is warning New Hampshire residents about an ongoing wave of scam text messages impersonating NH Courts that now include QR codes directing recipients to fraudulent payment sites. The NH DOJ Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau has received additional reports of messages claiming recipients missed court dates or owe fines, complete with fake 'notice of hearing' documents. The New Hampshire Judicial Branch does not send QR codes in text messages, does not solicit payments via text, and does not request payment through links or codes sent by text message.

Red Bull Gets Partial Win in Antitrust Cost Reimbursement Case

The General Court of the European Union issued its judgment in Case T-682/24 on 22 April 2026, partially ruling against Red Bull GmbH and its subsidiaries (Red Bull France SASU and Red Bull Nederland BV) in their challenge against the European Commission's refusal to reimburse legal fees incurred during antitrust inspection proceedings continued at the Commission's premises. The Court upheld the Commission's position that 'additional costs' eligible for reimbursement under the Nexans precedent are limited to expenses incurred exclusively because the inspection was moved to the Commission's premises, and that lawyers' fees that would have been incurred regardless of location do not qualify as 'additional costs'. Red Bull's action for annulment of the Commission's 23 October 2024 decision was dismissed.

CMS Requests Comment on CLIA Information Collections by June 22

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published a Federal Register notice announcing a 60-day comment period under the Paperwork Reduction Act for two Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) information collections. The first item is a revision of CLIA Regulations (OMB Control No. 0938-0612) covering quality assessment, fees, histocompatibility, and personnel requirements, with approximately 49,626 respondents and 14,514,802 total annual hours. The second item is an extension of the collection on granting and withdrawal of deeming authority for private nonprofit accreditation organizations and CLIA exemption under state laboratory programs. Comments are due June 22, 2026.

CHIP State Plan Eligibility Comment Period Ends May 6

CMS has issued a Paperwork Reduction Act notice seeking public comment on a revised information collection for CHIP State Plan Eligibility (CMS-10398 #17, OMB control 0938-1148). The revision incorporates changes under section 71109 of the Working Families Tax Cut legislation, which limits federal financial participation for full CHIP coverage to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and three groups of FFP-eligible noncitizens (lawful permanent residents, Cuban/Haitian entrants, and COFA migrants). The update modifies the Non-Financial Eligibility—Citizenship template (CS 18) and its Implementation Guide. Comments must be received by May 6, 2026; affected public consists of 56 state, local, or tribal government respondents with an estimated 2,800 total annual hours burden.

CMS Information Collection Request, Comments Due May 22nd

CMS is announcing a 30-day public comment period under the Paperwork Reduction Act regarding a proposed information collection for External Quality Review (EQR) of Medicaid and CHIP Managed Care. The collection involves Form CMS-R-305 (OMB control number 0938-0786) affecting 681 respondents across the private sector and State, Local, or Tribal Governments, with an estimated total annual burden of 887,086 hours. Comments must be received by the OMB desk officer by May 22, 2026.

GSA Modifies Privacy Act Systems of Records for Treasury Fraud and Improper Payment Disclosure

GSA is modifying 16 Systems of Records Notices (SORNs) to add a routine use permitting disclosure of records to the U.S. Department of the Treasury for purposes of identifying, preventing, or recouping fraud and improper payments through the Do Not Pay Working System. The modifications implement Executive Order 14249 (March 25, 2025) and OMB M-25-32 (August 20, 2025). Comments are due May 22, 2026; the new routine uses will become effective 30 days after publication. Affected systems include SAM (GSA/GOVT-9), GSA SmartPay Purchase Charge Card (GSA/GOVT-6), Travel Charge Card (GSA/GOVT-3), and 13 additional GSA and government-wide SORNs connected to federal payments.

EPA Proposes NESHAP Technology Review for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities

The EPA is conducting a technology review of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production and Natural Gas Transmission and Storage Facilities under Clean Air Act section 112. The agency is not proposing revisions to existing emission standards but is proposing methanol standards from regulated emission points, two alternative regulatory approaches for previously unregulated emission points (deferral versus new control standards for acid gas removal units, transport vessel loading, storage vessels, and process controllers), changes to the "associated equipment" definition, and minor technical corrections. Public comments close June 22, 2026; a virtual public hearing is scheduled for May 12, 2026 if requested by April 27.

Final Rule: Pesticide Tolerance Actions for Six Active Ingredients Under Registration Review

EPA is finalizing tolerance actions for six pesticide active ingredients—hydrogen cyanide, 1-naphthaleneacetic acid, carboxin, ethofumesate, thiobencarb, and propylene oxide—under registration review conducted pursuant to FIFRA. The final rule establishes modifications to tolerance levels codified at 40 CFR 180.130, 180.155, 180.301, 180.345, 180.401, and 180.491. Affected parties include crop producers (NAICS 111), animal producers (NAICS 112), food manufacturers (NAICS 311), and pesticide manufacturers (NAICS 32532). Objections and hearing requests must be received on or before June 22, 2026 in accordance with 40 CFR part 178.

Oregon SBA Drought Disaster Loans Deadline May 22

The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Oregon of the May 22, 2026 deadline to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning July 29, 2025. Eligible applicants may receive loans of up to $2 million at interest rates of 4% for small businesses and 3.625% for private nonprofits, with terms up to 30 years. The disaster declaration covers nine Oregon counties and two Washington counties. A 60-day grace period applies after the application deadline.

SBA Disaster Loans Available for Idaho Drought, Deadline May 22

The SBA is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in 22 Idaho counties and 2 Wyoming counties of the May 22 deadline to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans under declaration ID-20025-02 for drought losses beginning July 29, 2025. Loan amounts can reach up to $2 million at interest rates as low as 4% for businesses and 3.625% for nonprofits, with payments deferred 12 months from first disbursement. A 60-day grace period follows the May 22 deadline for late applications.

SBA Announces NSBW 2026 Cosponsors; ASBDC Co-Hosting May 5-6 Virtual Summit

The SBA announced the full cosponsor list for National Small Business Week 2026 (May 3-9), with ASBDC co-hosting a free two-day Virtual Summit on May 5-6. Cosponsors span Platinum (Visa), Gold (Google, T-Mobile), Silver (Amazon, Block, Grasshopper Bank, Paychex, TriNet, Verizon), and Bronze (Fiserv, Meta, Lockheed Martin, ZenBusiness) levels. Registration is required to access educational workshops, federal resources, and networking opportunities.