NOAA User Needs Survey for Space Weather Advisory Group

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review of the Space Weather Advisory Group's User Needs Survey. This notice provides an additional 30-day public comment period on the extension of this current information collection, which aims to improve space weather products and services.

NOAA Seeks OMB Review for HMS Recreational Landings and Bluefin Tuna Catch Reports

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review for its information collection request regarding Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) recreational landings and bluefin tuna catch reports. This is a regular submission for the extension of a current information collection, affecting approximately 14,161 respondents.

NOAA Space-Based Data Collection System Agreement Comment Request

NOAA is requesting public comment on a revision and extension of its information collection request for the NOAA Space-Based Data Collection System (DCS) Agreement. This revision involves removing the Argos system and focusing on the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) DCS, which supports environmental applications.

Postal Regulatory Commission: New Postal Products Notice

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding a new Postal Service filing for a competitive negotiated service agreement. The notice invites public comment on whether the proposed agreement is consistent with relevant postal statutes and regulations.

USDA Submission for OMB Review; Organic Certification Cost Share Program

The USDA has submitted the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) information collection requirement to OMB for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This notice requests comments on the necessity, utility, and burden of the information collected for program administration and integrity.

Labor Department Seeks OMB Review for National Worker Survey

The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on its submission to the Office of Management and Budget for review of the National Worker Survey. This survey aims to estimate non-compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act among workers, particularly in low-wage sectors.

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

The FAA has proposed a new airworthiness directive concerning The Boeing Company Model 737-700, -700C, -800, and -900ER series airplanes. The proposed rule addresses a leak through the form-in-place gasket at the engine fuel shutoff valve access panel and requires inspections and fluid leak tests.

FAA Amendment of Class D and E4 Airspace for Caldwell, NJ

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is amending the Class D and Class E4 airspace legal descriptions for Essex County Airport in Caldwell, NJ. This rule updates geographic coordinates and replaces references to the "Airport/Facility Directory" with "Chart Supplement," but does not alter airspace boundaries or operating requirements.

FAA Amendment of Class D Airspace; Morristown, NJ

The FAA has issued a final rule amending Class D airspace in Morristown, NJ. This update modifies the geographic coordinates for Morristown Municipal Airport and replaces references to the "Airport/Facility Directory" with "Chart Supplement" in the legal description. The rule does not alter airspace boundaries or operating requirements.

Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. Airplanes

The FAA is superseding an existing Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. Model DA 40, DA 40 F, and DA 40 NG airplanes. This new AD requires updated actions based on newly reported affected parts installed during production on DA 40 NG models, incorporating updated service material.

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH

The FAA is issuing a final rule adopting an airworthiness directive for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK 117 D-3 helicopters. This directive addresses the unsafe condition of bolts installed on flight control horizontal control rods that may not have been properly inspected for cracks during manufacturing, potentially leading to failure. The rule mandates the replacement of affected bolts and prohibits their installation.

Advisory Committee Meeting Announced

The Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries has announced a closed teleconference meeting of its Advisory Committee on Actuarial Examinations. The meeting is scheduled for April 20, 2026, and will focus on discussing topics for future actuarial examinations.

FTZ 164: Webco Industries Proposed Steel Tubing Production Activity

The Foreign-Trade Zones Board has published a notification regarding proposed production activity by Webco Industries, Inc. within FTZ 164 in Kellyville, Oklahoma. The proposal involves the production of steel tubing using specific foreign-status materials.

FTZ 81 Proposed Production Activity for Hypertherm Inc

The Foreign-Trade Zones Board has published a notice regarding a proposed production activity for Hypertherm Inc. at its facilities in Hanover and Lebanon, New Hampshire. The proposal involves specific plasma cutting equipment and components, with public comment invited.

Navy Department Proposes Information Collection on Operational Environments Study

The Navy Department is seeking public comment on a proposed revision to an approved information collection, the 'Challenges of Operational Environments Study.' This study aims to understand risk factors for suicide among Sailors and identify shipboard stressors affecting mental health and readiness.

Department of Defense Information Collection Notice

The Department of Defense has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance of an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This notice is a 30-day information collection request for the GlobalNET system, with a comment period closing on April 27, 2026.

Defense Department Information Collection for OMB Review

The Department of Defense (DoD) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review of an existing information collection, DD Form 2813, concerning dental examinations for active duty and reserve forces. The agency is seeking public comment on this reinstatement.

Defense Department Information Collection for OMB Review

The Department of Defense (DoD) has submitted a revision to the Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Program information collection for review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This notice requests public comments on the proposed revisions, which affect approximately 4,000 respondents.

Department of Defense Proposed Collection Comment Request

The Department of Defense (DoD) is requesting public comment on a proposed information collection related to the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference Program (JCOC). This notice is issued in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and seeks input on the necessity, utility, accuracy of burden estimates, and potential improvements for the collection.

FERC - Hackett Mills Hydroelectric Project Application Ready for Environmental Analysis

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice that the subsequent minor license application for the Hackett Mills Hydroelectric Project (Project No. 6398-026) is ready for environmental analysis. The notice solicits comments, recommendations, terms, and conditions from interested parties.

FERC Combined Notice of Filings #1

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a combined notice of filings, detailing various electric corporate and rate filings received. These include applications for authorization under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act and tariff amendments, with comment periods closing in April 2026.

FERC - Ohio Power and Light LLC Water Quality Certification Notice

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice regarding Ohio Power and Light LLC's application for a Clean Water Act section 401(a)(1) water quality certification. The notice establishes the date of receipt of the certification request and the reasonable period of time for the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to act on it.

FERC: KEI Maine Power Application Ready for Environmental Analysis

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice that the subsequent minor license application for the Barker Mill Upper Hydroelectric Project (Project No. 3562-026) by KEI (Maine) Power Management (III) LLC is ready for environmental analysis. The notice solicits comments, recommendations, terms, and conditions from interested parties.

FERC Combined Notice of Filings

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a combined notice of various filings related to natural gas pipeline rates and refund reports. These filings include rate revisions, tariff map link updates, and petitions for waiver of regulations from several pipeline companies.

DEA: SpecGx LLC Controlled Substances Manufacturer Application

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has published a notice regarding an application from SpecGx LLC to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of various controlled substances, including Schedule I and II drugs. The notice provides a comment period for interested parties to submit objections or requests for a hearing.

FDIC Notice of Proposed Renewal for Information Collection Activities

The FDIC has published a notice requesting public comment on the proposed renewal of an existing information collection activity, OMB Control No. 3064-0139, titled 'CRA Sunshine'. This collection applies to insured state nonmember banks, state savings associations, their affiliates, and certain nongovernmental entities. The FDIC previously published a similar notice on February 2, 2026, but received no comments.

FCC Order on Gebre v. Lighthouse Blind and Visually Impaired

The FCC issued an order in the matter of Gebre v. Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, granting in part and denying in part a complaint concerning the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program rules. The order, released March 25, 2026, addresses specific aspects of the program's compliance requirements.

FCC Notice of Unauthorized Operation for Unlicensed Radio Station

The FCC issued a Notice of Unauthorized Operation to David O. Knudtson of Pittsburgh, PA, for operating an unlicensed radio station on 27.185 MHz. This action addresses the unauthorized use of radio frequencies.

FCC Notice of Violation to Morris Broadcasting Company

The FCC issued a Notice of Violation to Morris Broadcasting Company of New Jersey, Inc. for violations related to antenna structures. The notice requires the company to address the noted violations.

CMS Seeks Public Comment on Information Collection Activities

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published a notice requesting public comment on its intention to collect information from the public. This action is part of the process under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, requiring agency submissions for review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

NAIC Modernizes Market Conduct Regulation for AI and New Models

The NAIC has established a new Working Group to modernize market conduct regulation, focusing on the impact of artificial intelligence and new distribution models. This initiative aims to ensure the regulatory framework remains effective in protecting policyholders while adapting to technological advancements in the insurance industry.

CMS Launches ASPIRE Model for Medicaid Children's Care

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched the ASPIRE model to improve care coordination for Medicaid children and families. The AMA welcomed the initiative, which aims to connect physicians with broader networks and support better management of chronic conditions for vulnerable populations.

ISO 20022: Removal of Unstructured Addresses by November 2026

SWIFT has announced that unstructured postal addresses will be removed from ISO 20022 payment messages by November 2026. This change, driven by community request, aims to improve data quality, enable greater automation, and enhance compliance screening in cross-border payments.

Iowa Board of Pharmacy Adopts UMPJE Exam, Updates PMP Access

The Iowa Board of Pharmacy announced the adoption of the Uniform Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam (UMPJE) effective April 1, 2026, and updated access policies for its Prescription Management Program (PMP). Pharmacist access to the Rx Management tool is now restricted to those with a DEA registration number, and data submissions missing a prescriber's DEA number will be flagged as errors.

Iowa Board of Pharmacy Newsletter October 2025

The Iowa Board of Pharmacy newsletter for October 2025 announces new board members and updates on expanded authority for statewide protocol development. It also details changes to business license application processes allowing retention of existing license numbers and notes that Long-Term Care Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities no longer require CSA registration.

Iowa Board of Pharmacy Newsletter: Rule Delays, MPJE Update, New Board Members

The Iowa Board of Pharmacy announced a 70-day administrative delay for adopted rules that would have rescinded and created new chapters in the Iowa Administrative Code. Despite this delay, the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) content will reflect the new rules effective August 1, 2025, to prepare new graduates and out-of-state pharmacists for eventual implementation.

Iowa Board of Pharmacy Newsletter: Rule Review and PMP Changes

The April 2025 Pharma Phacts newsletter from the Iowa Board of Pharmacy details ongoing administrative rule reviews mandated by Executive Order 10. Two chapters have been republished under Amended Notices of Intended Action following public comment, with a comment period closing March 25, 2025. The newsletter also notes the Board of Pharmacy rules are moving to Agency ID 481 under the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL).

BaFin Fines Schaeffler AG for Market Abuse Regulation Violation

BaFin has imposed an administrative fine of 180,000 euros on Schaeffler AG for violating the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) by failing to disclose inside information. The company has the right to appeal this decision.

BaFin Fines Schaeffler AG for MAR Violation

Germany's BaFin has fined Schaeffler AG €180,000 for violating Article 17(1) of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) by failing to disclose inside information. The company has the right to appeal the decision.

Yeh v. Belkin International, Inc. - Other Fraud

A new civil case, Yeh v. Belkin International, Inc., was filed on January 26, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a claim of 'Other Fraud' and is assigned to Judge Trina L. Thompson.

A.C. and N.C. children case, docket 07-25-00337-CV, appeal abated

A.C. and N.C. children case, docket 07-25-00337-CV, appeal abated

Erick Kevin Beltran-Tovar v. State of Texas - Appeal Abated

The Texas Court of Appeals has abated and remanded the appeal of Erick Kevin Beltran-Tovar, who was convicted of sexual assault of a child. The court took this action because Appellant's appointed counsel failed to file the required appellate brief by the court's deadline.

Gonzales v. Texas - Aggravated Sexual Assault Conviction Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Osbaldo Gonzales for aggravated sexual assault of a child. The court addressed two issues raised by the appellant concerning a material variance between the indictment and proof, and ineffective assistance of counsel during the punishment phase.

Dunkelberg v. Chandler - Appeal Dismissed for Failure to Pay Clerk's Record

The Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District, has dismissed the appeal in Dunkelberg v. Chandler due to the appellants' failure to pay for the clerk's record. The court had previously warned the appellants that non-payment by March 16, 2026, would result in dismissal.

Maria Rodriguez v. the State of Texas - Reckless Aggravated Robbery Conviction Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for reckless aggravated robbery. The court ruled on the submission of a lesser-included offense and a defendant's theory of self-defense. The case involved a retail theft where an employee was injured.

Vidal v. State of Texas - Criminal Conviction Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Andrew Thomas Vidal for continuous sexual abuse of a child. The court found no reversible error in the trial court's proceedings, including issues related to voir dire, closing arguments, evidence exclusion, and the designation of an outcry witness.

Michael Lumpkins v. State of Texas - Appeal Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District, has dismissed the criminal appeal of Michael Lumpkins in Docket No. 07-26-00003-CR. The dismissal is based on the trial court's findings that the appellant no longer wishes to pursue the appeal, following a prior remand to ascertain his intent.

Kansas Board of Pharmacy Named 2025 Wellbeing First Champion

The Kansas Board of Pharmacy has been recognized as a 2025 Wellbeing First Champion for removing stigmatizing language from its licensing and renewal applications related to mental health. The Board is also initiating a stakeholder process to solicit feedback on its rules and regulations, with submissions due by October 31, 2025.

Kansas Pharmacy Technician Renewal Deadline and Requirements

The Kansas Board of Pharmacy has issued a newsletter reminding pharmacy technicians of the October 31, 2025 renewal deadline. Technicians must complete 20 hours of continuing education and can request a six-month extension if they cannot pass the certification exam by the deadline. Failure to renew will result in registration cancellation and requires a new application process.

KS Board of Pharmacy: Proposed Regulation Changes and Updates

The Kansas Board of Pharmacy is proposing changes to administrative regulations, including K.A.R. 68-5-17 and 68-7-26, and revoking K.A.R. 68-1-1a. The newsletter also reminds pharmacists and technicians about free CE on PMP data integrity and requests feedback on USP <797> and <795> adoption.