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2026-13077 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Standards for 2023-2025 and Other Changes (Renewal)

The EPA is asking for public feedback on renewing its paperwork rules for the Renewable Fuel Standard program through 2025. This affects fuel producers and sellers who must report their renewable fuel use. Comments are open until August 28, 2026, and the renewal helps keep the program running smoothly without adding new costs.

2026-13069 — Fisheries of the Gulf of America; Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review; Public Meeting

Fishermen, scientists, and fish lovers in the Gulf of America are gearing up for a big meeting to check on the health of gray triggerfish. From August 11-14, 2026, experts will review data and decide if any fishing rules need to change to keep the fish population strong. This helps protect the fish and the fishing jobs that depend on them, with no immediate costs but important future impacts.

2026-13116 — Sunshine Act Meetings: Notice of Meeting Held With Less Than Seven Days' Advance Notice

The FDIC held a public meeting on June 25, 2026, with less than seven days' notice, sharing important updates about bank rules and fees. This affects banks and the public by speeding up how quickly new rules and assessments are discussed and decided. No big money changes were announced, but the meeting showed the FDIC can act fast when needed.

2026-13041 — Agency Information Collection Activity: Copayment Exemption for Indian Veterans-Documentation of Indian or Urban Indian Status

The VA is asking for public feedback on a form that helps Indian and urban Indian veterans prove their status to skip medical copayments. This update keeps the process clear and easy, making sure veterans get the benefits they deserve without extra costs. Comments are open until August 28, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up!

2026-13000 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Provider Enrollment Form

The Department of Labor is updating a form that medical and rehab providers use to enroll and get paid through the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs. They want your feedback on the form’s usefulness and how to make it easier to fill out. Comments are open until July 29, 2026, so providers and the public can help shape this process without adding extra hassle or costs.

2026-12988 — Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee is meeting July 15-16, 2026, to update fishing limits for Ocean Quahog and Butterfish and review data for other important fish species. These decisions affect fishermen, seafood businesses, and coastal communities by guiding sustainable catch limits for 2027-2029. The meeting is both in-person and online, making it easy for everyone to join and stay informed.

Previous: 2025-00319 — Proposed Collection; Comment Request

The Department of Defense wants your thoughts on a new online tool that helps military families manage their TRICARE health benefits. They’re checking if the tool works well and if it’s easy to use, while making sure it doesn’t take up too much of your time. You’ve got until March 11, 2025, to share your feedback and help improve this important service.

Next: 2025-00322 — Certain Rolled-Edge Rigid Plastic Food Trays; Notice of Commission Determination to Institute a Rescission Proceeding and to Temporarily Suspend a Limited Exclusion Order

The U.S. International Trade Commission is hitting pause on a ban that stopped certain rolled-edge plastic food trays from coming into the country. This affects companies importing or selling these trays, as the Commission starts a review to possibly cancel the ban. For now, the ban is temporarily suspended, giving businesses some breathing room while the investigation continues.