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2026-06556 — Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing Benefits

Starting April 30, 2026, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) updates how it calculates interest rates for valuing benefits in single-employer pension plans that are ending. This change affects plan sponsors and employers by adjusting the numbers used to figure out what’s owed, helping keep things fair and accurate. If you’re involved with these plans, watch for these new rules between April and July 2026—they could impact money calculations and deadlines.

2026-04182 — Proposed Submission of Information Collections for OMB Review; Comment Request; Liability for Termination of Single-Employer Plans

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) wants to keep collecting info about who’s responsible when single-employer pension plans end. This affects companies with these plans and helps make sure everyone knows their duties. If you have thoughts, send them by May 4, 2026—no cost changes, just paperwork updates!

2026-03800 — Submission of Information Collection for OMB Review; Comment Request; Annual Reporting (Form 5500 Series)

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) wants to keep collecting annual reports from pension plans using Form 5500. This means businesses and plan managers need to keep filing their yearly info, with no big changes or new costs. If you want to share your thoughts, make sure to comment by March 30, 2026!

2025-18461 — Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing Benefits

This new rule updates how certain retirement plans figure out the value of their assets between October 31, 2025, and January 30, 2026. It affects single-employer pension plans that are ending, helping make sure benefits are valued fairly using fresh interest rate assumptions. If you’re involved with these plans, this change could impact how much money is set aside and when.

2025-16140 — Miscellaneous Corrections, Clarifications, and Improvements; Correction

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation fixed some small errors and cleared up confusing parts in a rule from August 15, 2025. These changes affect companies with single-employer pension plans, especially around premium payments and plan endings. No new costs or deadlines are added—just smoother, clearer rules to follow.

2025-15610 — Miscellaneous Corrections, Clarifications, and Improvements

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is fixing and clarifying some rules about pension premiums and plan endings to make them easier to understand and follow. These updates affect employers who manage single-employer pension plans and could change when and how much they pay. The changes are part of PBGC’s effort to keep things clear and fair, with no surprise costs or deadlines.

Previous: 2026-05259 — Labeling and Preventing Cross-Contact of Gluten for Packaged Foods; Request for Information; Extension of Comment Period

The FDA is giving everyone more time to share their thoughts on how gluten should be labeled and how to stop gluten from accidentally mixing into packaged foods. This affects food makers, people with celiac disease, and anyone who cares about gluten safety. Comments are now due by April 22, 2026, so get your ideas in before then!

Next: 2026-05265 — Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Schedules for Atlantic Shark Identification Workshops and Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshops

Starting April through June 2026, certain fishermen and shark dealers must attend free workshops to keep their permits valid. These workshops teach how to identify Atlantic sharks and safely handle protected species. Some workshops are in person, and online recertification is now available, making it easier and free to stay up to date.