FTC Fast-Tracks Merger Waiting Periods for Big Deals

2026-06057 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension

The Federal Trade Commission wants to keep collecting info for three more years from certain car dealers and other businesses to make sure they follow marketing rules that protect consumers. This extension won’t add new costs but helps keep things running smoothly until April 2029. If you’re a business affected, you have until April 29, 2026, to share your thoughts.

2026-06056 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension

The Federal Trade Commission wants to keep its rule that makes sellers show written warranty info before you buy products over $15. They’re asking for your thoughts on extending this rule for three more years, with no big changes or extra costs. If you want to speak up, you’ve got until May 29, 2026, to send in your comments!

2026-04907 — Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Rental Housing Fee Practices

The FTC is looking into sneaky rental housing fees that might trick renters. They want to stop landlords from hiding extra costs or charging fees without clear permission. If you rent or rent out, your feedback by April 13, 2026, could help shape new rules that make renting fairer and clearer for everyone.

2026-04952 — Rule Concerning the Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans

The FTC wants to update rules about 'negative option' plans—those sneaky deals where you get charged unless you say no. They’re asking for ideas to help people avoid unwanted charges and make canceling easier. If you’re a business or shopper dealing with subscriptions or automatic payments, speak up by April 13, 2026!

2025-17091 — Telemarketing Sales Rule Fees; Correction

The FTC fixed a date mistake in its update about fees for using the Do Not Call Registry. Businesses that access the Registry will pay new fees starting October 1, 2025, not 2024. This correction keeps everything clear and on track for the right timing and costs.

2025-16430 — Telemarketing Sales Rule Fees

The FTC is updating the fees for companies that use the National Do Not Call Registry to stop unwanted calls. This change affects telemarketers who pay to access the list, and the new fees will help keep the system running smoothly. These updates kick in soon, so businesses should get ready to pay the new rates.

Previous: 2026-03243 — Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting

The FOIA Advisory Committee is holding five virtual meetings from March to July 2026 to review and vote on ideas to make government information easier to get. These meetings affect anyone who uses FOIA to request government records and aim to improve how requests are handled, possibly saving time and money. The final meeting will wrap up with a big report full of recommendations to make FOIA better for everyone.

Next: 2026-03245 — U.S. Department of Energy Idaho Operations Office; Three Mile Island Unit 2 Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation; License Amendment Application

The U.S. Department of Energy wants to update the license for storing spent fuel from the Three Mile Island Unit 2 reactor at Idaho National Laboratory. They’re changing who’s officially in charge, updating some rules, and cleaning up old language—no big changes to safety or operations. This update kicks off on February 19, 2026, with no extra costs expected, just smoother management.