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2026-10817, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance

This new rule updates how federal financial help is given and managed across many government agencies. It affects anyone who gets federal grants or aid, making the process clearer, fairer, and easier to follow. Changes kick in soon and could impact how money flows and how quickly folks get support.

2025-17820, Freedom of Information Act “Still Interested” Inquiry

USAID wants to check if people who asked for information before January 20, 2025, are still interested in their requests. This helps USAID work faster, save resources, and clear backlogs. If you made a request, expect a quick check-in to keep things moving smoothly—no extra cost or wait time for you!

2026-20308, Potential Designation of U.S. Certified Public Accountant License as Qualifying Natural Persons for Accredited Investor Status

The SEC is thinking about making U.S. Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) automatically count as accredited investors. This means CPAs could more easily invest in special private deals that usually need extra money or experience. If you’re a CPA, you can share your thoughts by December 4, 2026, so this change can move forward smoothly.

2026-20343, The Entire United States and U.S. Territories; Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (MREIDL)

Starting October 1, 2026, small businesses across the U.S. and territories with military reservist employees called to active duty for over 30 days can apply for special disaster loans. These loans help cover everyday business costs while essential employees serve, with applications open for up to a year after the employee returns. The current loan interest rate is 4%, making it easier to keep businesses running smoothly during tough times.

2026-20307, Potential Designations of the Investment Banking Representative License (Series 79) and the Research Analyst License (Series 86 and Series 87) as Qualifying Natural Persons for Accredited Investor Status

The SEC is thinking about making people with certain finance licenses—Series 79 (Investment Banking Rep) and Series 86/87 (Research Analyst)—automatically count as 'accredited investors.' This means they could invest in special, higher-risk opportunities without proving their wealth. If approved, this change could speed up investments and open doors for licensed pros starting soon after comments close on December 4, 2026.

2026-20305, Self-Regulatory Organizations; Long-Term Stock Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend LTSE Rule 15.120 To Expand the Permitted Collection Arrangements

The Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE) is updating its rules to give members more ways to pay fees, fines, and other charges. Instead of always needing a National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC) account number, members can now use alternative payment methods—unless those methods fail repeatedly. This change starts right away and aims to make payments smoother without affecting costs.

Previous: C1-2024-30760, Impact of L-Band MSS `Direct-to-Device' Operations on GPS

The government fixed a small mistake in a report about how new L-Band satellite signals might affect GPS devices. This update helps companies and tech users understand the changes better, ensuring GPS keeps working smoothly. No big costs or delays—just clearer info starting January 2025!

Next: 2025-01429, Big Wood Canal Company; Notice Soliciting Applications and Waiving Regulations

Big Wood Canal Company, which runs a hydroelectric project in Idaho, is asking for a new license to keep generating clean energy after their current one ends in 2026. The government is waiving some rules to speed up the process, so the company can apply on time even though the deadline was December 2024. This means the project can keep powering homes without interruption and stay on track with important deadlines.