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2026-06268 — TÜV SÜD Product Services GmbH; Voluntary Termination of Recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory

TÜV SÜD Product Services GmbH decided to stop being a nationally recognized testing lab as of March 5, 2026. This means they won’t do official safety testing anymore, but their certifications are moving over to TÜV SÜD America, Inc. If you work with their testing services, expect this change to take effect immediately with no extra costs announced.

2026-05775 — Logging Operations Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

OSHA is asking for public feedback to keep the paperwork rules for logging operations going strong. This affects logging companies who must keep certain records to stay safe and legal. Comments are open until May 26, 2026, and there’s no new cost—just a smooth extension of current rules.

2026-04720 — FM Approvals LLC: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards

OSHA just gave FM Approvals LLC a bigger thumbs-up to test and certify more products by adding a new test standard to their official list. This means FM can now help more companies prove their products are safe, starting March 11, 2026. If you make or use certified products, this update could speed up safety approvals without extra costs.

2026-04721 — TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition

OSHA just gave TUV Rheinland of North America the green light to test and certify even more products by expanding their official recognition. This means TUV can now handle an extra test standard starting March 11, 2026, helping businesses get safer products approved faster. If you rely on product safety testing, this update could speed things up without extra costs.

2026-04722 — Bay Area Compliance Laboratories: Grant of Expansion of Recognition

Bay Area Compliance Laboratories (BACL) just got the green light to expand their safety testing powers! Starting March 11, 2026, they can test and certify three new types of products, helping businesses meet safety rules faster and easier. This means safer products and smoother approvals for companies relying on BACL’s trusted testing.

2026-04729 — DEKRA Certification Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards

OSHA just gave DEKRA Certification Inc. a bigger playground by expanding their testing powers with nine new test standards starting March 11, 2026. This means DEKRA can now test and certify more products to keep workplaces safer, helping employers meet safety rules more easily. No extra costs were mentioned, but this boost makes DEKRA an even stronger safety partner!

Previous: 2026-00121 — Reissuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits

The Army Corps of Engineers is updating 56 existing Nationwide Permits and adding one new permit to help protect our waters while making it easier to get approval for certain projects. These permits, which affect builders, developers, and utility companies, will start on March 15, 2026, and last until March 15, 2031. The changes aim to balance environmental care with smoother project approvals, with no big new costs expected.

Next: 2026-00149 — 2025 Quarterly Listings: First Quarter; Safety Zones, Security Zones, and Special Local Regulations

The Coast Guard is letting everyone know about temporary safety and security rules that were active in early 2025 but expired before they could be officially published. These rules affect boaters, event organizers, and waterfront businesses by setting up safety zones and special event regulations to keep things safe and secure. While these rules didn’t cost money directly, they helped protect people and property during important events and emergencies.