NLRB Names New Crew for Annual Employee Performance Checks

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.

2025-05133 — Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

The National Labor Relations Board is officially retiring two record-keeping systems that tracked Freedom of Information Act requests. This change affects anyone who used these systems to request or manage information and means the agency is streamlining how it handles data. No extra costs or delays are expected, and the update is effective right away.

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: 2025-20520 — Notice of Availability of Revision C to FAA Order 8100.15 Regarding Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Procedures

The FAA just released Revision C to their big rulebook on how companies get special approval to do important aviation work. This update adds a new type of approval for airmen certification, reshuffles the info for easier use, and improves how the FAA watches over these companies. If you’re part of an organization with this approval, expect clearer rules and better communication starting now—no extra costs announced.

Next: 2025-20522 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 4.7 of the Exchange's CAT Compliance Rule

Cboe EDGX Exchange is updating its rules to make sure brokers report if a stock sale order is a special kind of short sale where market makers claim a legit exception. This change matches new national rules and affects brokers who report trades to the Consolidated Audit Trail. The update is effective immediately, so brokers need to follow the new reporting right away, but it doesn’t change any fees.