USAID Pings Old FOIA Requesters: Still Interested?

2025-01335 — Agency Information Collection Activities; 2025 Digital Development Awards Application

USAID is asking the public to check out a new survey that helps pick winners for the 2025 Digital Development Awards. These awards celebrate projects using digital tech to boost growth and help communities. If you’re involved in USAID-funded digital projects, get ready to apply next year and show off your innovation!

2026-06555 — Railroad Cost Recovery Procedures-Productivity Adjustment

The Surface Transportation Board says railroads got 1.5% more productive each year from 2020 to 2024. This new number helps decide how much railroads can raise their rates to cover costs. Railroads, shippers, and anyone watching prices should note that this change kicks in April 18, 2026, unless someone spots a mistake and files a comment by April 15.

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.

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.

2026-06456 — Notice Announcing Educational Opportunity Centers Program Competition

The Department of Labor and Education are inviting groups to apply for grants to run Educational Opportunity Centers that help people get into college and understand money better. Applications are due by May 14, 2026, and winners can get up to $1.3 million a year to support their programs. This is a great chance for organizations to expand education access and help more students succeed!

Previous: 2025-17819 — Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Catalent Greenville, Inc.

Catalent Greenville, Inc. wants to become an official importer of certain controlled substances. This means they’ll be allowed to bring in specific drugs that need special handling. If approved, it could affect companies and regulators watching drug imports, with no immediate cost or deadline changes announced.

Next: 2025-17821 — Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices; Amended Notice of Meeting

The CDC just updated the meeting details for the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which helps decide vaccine guidelines. This change affects healthcare pros and the public who follow vaccine news. The meeting is still open to everyone, so mark your calendars and stay tuned for important vaccine updates that could impact health decisions and budgets.