Old Road-Building Rule from 1990 Finally Gets the Boot

2026-13627 — Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Interstate Bridge Replacement Program in Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington

The Federal Highway and Transit Administrations have given the green light to replace the Interstate Bridge connecting Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. This big project will improve highways and transit across the Columbia River, making travel smoother for everyone. If you want to challenge these decisions, you have until December 4, 2026, to speak up!

2026-12979 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection

The Federal Highway Administration wants your thoughts on a new form they plan to collect info with. This affects state transportation departments and anyone interested in highway planning. You’ve got until July 27, 2026, to share your ideas, and the goal is to keep paperwork fair and manageable without extra costs.

2026-12580 — Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway Projects in Texas

The Texas Department of Transportation and federal agencies have given the green light to several new highway projects across Texas. These projects now have all the necessary permits and approvals to move forward, affecting drivers, local communities, and businesses. If anyone wants to challenge these decisions, they must do so by November 20, 2026, or lose their chance.

2026-12440 — Public Notice: Design Challenge for National Memorial to Fallen Highway Workers in Work Zones

The Federal Highway Administration is calling on creative minds to design a National Memorial honoring highway workers who lost their lives in work zones. Designers must submit their ideas by October 20, 2026, showing how their memorial will be meaningful, safe, and lasting. This is a chance to create a powerful symbol that reminds everyone how important work zone safety really is.

2026-12134 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection

The Federal Highway Administration wants your thoughts on a new form they plan to use to track how well highway construction training grants are working. This affects state and local governments, territories, and schools involved in these programs. Comments are open until July 17, 2026, and the goal is to make reporting clearer and easier without adding extra costs or time burdens.

2026-11493 — Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Tennessee

The government gave the green light to widen a 6-mile stretch of State Route 170 in Anderson County, Tennessee, making travel smoother and safer. If you want to challenge this decision, you have until November 6, 2026, to speak up in court. This project means better roads ahead, with all permits and approvals officially locked in.

Previous: 2025-15992 — Air Plan Approval; WA; Update to Materials Incorporated by Reference

The EPA is updating the official list of rules that Washington State follows to keep the air clean. This update affects people and businesses in Washington by making sure the latest approved rules are easy to find and check. No new costs or deadlines are involved—just a fresh, clear reference for everyone to use.

Next: 2025-16030 — Medical Devices; Immunology and Microbiology Devices; Classification of the Device That Detects Nucleic Acid Sequences From Microorganisms Associated With Vaginitis and Bacterial Vaginosis

The FDA is officially putting a new test that spots germs causing vaginitis and bacterial vaginosis into a safer, middle-level category called Class II. This means the device will follow special safety rules, making sure it works well and is safe to use. This change helps patients get better access to these helpful tests faster, without extra red tape, and it affects companies making or selling these devices starting now.