NLRB Retires Outdated FOIA Request Tracking Systems

2026-03955 — Withdrawal of 2023 Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status

The National Labor Relations Board is rolling back its 2023 rule about when two companies count as joint employers and going back to the 2020 rule instead. This change affects businesses and workers by keeping the older, simpler standard in place. The rollback officially kicks in on February 27, 2026, so everyone knows which rules to follow without confusion or extra costs.

2025-20521 — Notice of Appointments of Individuals To Serve as Members of Performance Review Boards

The National Labor Relations Board just named new members to their Performance Review Boards for the year starting October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. These folks will help review how well employees are doing, making sure everyone gets fair feedback. This update affects staff performance checks but doesn’t change any budgets or deadlines.

2025-05136 — Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

The National Labor Relations Board is updating how it handles Freedom of Information Act records by creating a new system and getting rid of two old ones. This change affects anyone who requests info from the NLRB and aims to make record-keeping smoother. If no big comments come in, the new system kicks in right after the comment period ends, with no extra costs involved.

2026-06460 — South Atlantic Fishery Management Council-Public Meeting

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding a meeting April 21-23, 2026, to talk about important changes to fishing rules for snapper, grouper, and other fish. Fishermen, businesses, and ocean lovers in the South Atlantic region will hear updates, suggest new rules, and review how fish stocks like black grouper and black sea bass are doing. This meeting could lead to new fishing seasons, permit changes, and better fish management that might affect fishing costs and opportunities.

2026-06512 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

Marfork Coal Company wants to change some safety rules at their Glen Alum Tunnel Mine. They’re asking to use a different way to keep miners safe that works just as well or better. If approved, this could affect how safety checks are done and might save the company some time or money. Everyone has until May 4, 2026, to share their thoughts on this idea.

2026-06503 — Combined Notice of Filings #1

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got several new filings from energy companies about power plant approvals, solar projects, and rate changes. These filings affect companies like Bayonne Energy Center, Heritage Power, and others, with deadlines for public comments in mid to late April 2026. Some changes could impact how much customers pay or how energy is managed starting as soon as April 1, 2026.

Previous: 2025-05132 — Emergency Exemption; Issuance of Emergency Permit To Import Endangered Species

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service just gave a special green light to import 1,875 blood and tissue samples from the endangered radiated tortoise—no 30-day wait! This emergency permit helps scientists study and protect this rare tortoise faster. It affects researchers and conservationists and speeds up important work without extra costs or delays.

Next: 2025-05134 — Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies

Some companies want to become or change their status as bank holding companies by buying or merging with banks. If you’re involved with these banks or just curious, you can share your thoughts by April 25, 2025. These changes might affect how these banks operate and could involve money moves, so keep an eye out!