Infrastructure Forms Return: Comments Sought on Project Tracking

2026-06330 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council is asking for public comments to reinstate a paperwork form that helps track big infrastructure projects. This form, which expired, needs approval again to keep things clear and on schedule for agencies and project leaders. You’ve got until April 30, 2026, to share your thoughts—no cost changes, just smoother project reviews!

2025-22197 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Emergency Request for Temporary Reinstatement

The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council is asking for a quick OK to restart collecting info that helps track big infrastructure projects under the FAST-41 law. This emergency move keeps the project list active and ensures smooth federal reviews without delays. They need a decision by November 28, 2025, so projects can keep moving forward without costing extra time or money.

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.

2026-06512 — 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.

2026-06460 — 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.

2026-06555 — 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.

Previous: 2026-00878 — Notice of Filing of Plats of Survey and Supplemental Plats; New Mexico; Oklahoma

The Bureau of Land Management is officially filing new and updated land survey maps for parts of New Mexico and Oklahoma in 30 days. These changes help manage public lands better and affect local agencies like the Bureau of Indian Affairs and National Park Service. If you disagree with any survey, you have until February 17, 2026, to file a protest—no money changes hands unless you want copies of the maps.

Next: 2026-00880 — Revised Jurisdictional Thresholds for Section 8 of the Clayton Act

The Federal Trade Commission just updated the money limits that decide when one person can’t be a boss at two competing companies. If the companies are big enough—now with new thresholds of about $54 million and $5.4 million—this rule kicks in right away starting January 16, 2026. This helps keep business fair and stops conflicts of interest between rival companies.