Marine Mammal Take Authorization - Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion, Virginia

NMFS issued a final incidental take authorization under the Marine Mammal Protection Act for the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion Project in Norfolk, Virginia. The authorization permits limited takes of marine mammals incidental to in-water construction activities. The authorization is effective from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.

ICCAT Advisory Committee Spring Meeting Announcement

NOAA published a Federal Register notice announcing the Spring Meeting of the Advisory Committee to the U.S. Section of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT). The meeting is scheduled for April 27-28, 2026, with open and closed sessions. This is a routine meeting announcement with no new regulatory requirements.

Caribbean Fishery Management Council 189th Public Hybrid Meeting

NOAA announces the 189th public hybrid meeting of the Caribbean Fishery Management Council (CFMC) scheduled for April 21-22, 2026, in St. Croix, USVI. The meeting is open to the public and will address Caribbean fishery management issues. No regulatory changes or compliance requirements are being imposed.

Deep Seabed Mining Comment Period Extension and Public Hearings

NOAA extended the public comment period for deep seabed mining exploration license applications and announced virtual public hearings. The notice, published under RIN 0648-BN96, invites stakeholder input on applications for deep seabed exploration licenses. Comment deadline and hearing dates will be determined based on the extension period.

Gulf Fishery Management Council Ad Hoc Red Snapper Grouper/Tilefish IFQ Advisory Panel Meeting

NOAA announces a public meeting of the Gulf Fishery Management Council's Ad Hoc Red Snapper Grouper/Tilefish IFQ Advisory Panel on April 21, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT. The panel will discuss Individual Fishing Quota programs for Red Snapper, Grouper, and Tilefish species in Gulf of Mexico waters.

Law School Clinic Certification Program Information Collection

The USPTO published a Federal Register notice announcing a 30-day public comment period for the Law School Clinic Certification Program information collection request submitted to OMB for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The notice invites law schools and other interested parties to submit comments on this information collection activity.

Information Collection Activities Submission for OMB Review

CMS published a notice submitting information collection activities to OMB for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The notice solicits public comments on proposed and existing data collection requirements administered by the agency. Regulated parties have 30 days to submit comments.

Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a routine Paperwork Reduction Act notice seeking public comment on agency information collection requirements. The notice announces a 30-day comment period for unspecified CDC forms. No new compliance obligations are created by this administrative procedure.

Proposed Data Collection Under Paperwork Reduction Act

The CDC published a Federal Register notice seeking public comments on a proposed data collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The notice requests input on information collection burden hours and related requirements. Comments must be submitted by June 8, 2026.

WTC Health Program Denies Petitions on Hepatic Steatosis

The CDC's World Trade Center Health Program Administrator has denied Petitions 029, 034, 035, and 062, which requested the addition of hepatic steatosis (fatty liver disease) as a covered health condition under the program. The finding of insufficient evidence was published in the Federal Register (91 FR 17650). This decision affects WTC responders and survivors seeking coverage for this condition.