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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.

2026-10289 — Information Collection; Privacy Training

The government agencies OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA want to keep their privacy training info collection going for three more years, past October 31, 2026. This affects federal contractors and employees who handle government acquisitions, making sure everyone stays sharp on privacy rules. They’re asking for your thoughts by July 21, 2026, to keep the process smooth and easy without extra costs or hassle.

2026-10288 — Information Collection; Architect-Engineer Qualifications (SF-330)

The government wants to keep using the Architect-Engineer Qualifications form (SF-330) for three more years to help pick the best design pros for federal projects. They’re asking architects, engineers, and the public to share thoughts by July 21, 2026, to make sure the form is useful and not too much work. No big cost changes, just a smooth extension to keep things running well.

2026-10287 — Information Collection; Certain Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 28 Requirements

The government agencies in charge of buying stuff—like the Department of Defense and NASA—are asking for your thoughts on keeping some paperwork rules for three more years. These rules help make sure buying processes are clear and fair, but they want to know if the paperwork is worth the effort or if it can be easier. If you’re involved in government contracts, this could affect how you report info until 2027.

2026-09527 — Information Collection; Preaward Survey Forms (Standard Forms 1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, and 1408)

The government wants to keep using six important preaward survey forms that help check if companies are ready to work on federal contracts. They’re asking for your thoughts on how useful these forms are and how to make them easier to fill out. Comments are open until July 13, 2026, and if all goes well, these forms will stay in use for three more years without extra costs.

2026-09526 — Information Collection; Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Using Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

The government is asking for your thoughts on keeping rules that stop contracts with companies using certain risky telecom and video gear. This affects businesses wanting to work with federal agencies like the DoD, NASA, and GSA. The current approval lasts until the end of 2026, and they want to extend it for three more years to keep things safe and clear.

Previous: 2025-20335 — Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

The U.S. International Trade Commission got a complaint about some semiconductor devices and computers that might be breaking import rules. Companies like AMD, Lenovo, and Super Micro are involved, and the Commission wants your thoughts on how this affects the public. This could lead to import bans or sales stops during a 60-day review, possibly shaking up the tech market soon.

Next: 2025-20362 — Sunshine Act Meetings

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is holding an open public meeting on November 6, 2025, in Oxford, Mississippi, where they’ll discuss important topics like battery options and cybersecurity. People can join a public listening session the day before to share their thoughts, but they need to sign up first. This meeting keeps TVA transparent and lets the public have a say without any extra costs or delays.