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2026-05908 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-1EdTech Consortium, Inc.

The 1EdTech Consortium just updated its membership by adding new schools and companies from around the world while some others have left. These changes keep the group’s special legal protections against big antitrust lawsuits in place, helping members focus on teamwork without worrying about costly legal battles. No money changes now, but the group will keep sharing updates as new members join or leave.

2026-05901 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-MLCommons Association

MLCommons Association just updated its team by adding new members from around the world and saying goodbye to a couple of others. These changes keep their special legal protections in place, which means if anyone sues over their work, they can only claim actual damages. This update keeps the group’s exciting tech research moving forward without any money surprises or delays.

2026-05916 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-National Fire Protection Association

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) updated its list of fire safety standards and committee activities on February 3, 2026. This update helps keep their work protected under antitrust laws, meaning any legal claims can only seek actual damages. Firefighters, safety experts, and businesses using NFPA standards should note these changes, but there’s no new cost or deadline to worry about right now.

2026-05925 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-The National Advanced Mobility Consortium, Inc. (Formerly Known as the Robotics Technology Consortium)

The National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC), formerly the Robotics Technology Consortium, updated its membership list on October 20, 2025. This change helps protect members from big antitrust lawsuits by limiting damages to actual losses. Companies involved in advanced mobility and defense tech should note this update, which keeps collaboration safe and strong.

2025-23298 — United States et al. v. Constellation Energy Corporation et al.; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement

The U.S. government is stepping in to stop Constellation Energy from buying Calpine Corporation without making some big changes. To keep things fair, Constellation must sell off several power plants in Texas, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. People have 60 days to share their thoughts before the deal moves forward, making sure competition stays strong and prices stay fair.

2025-20311 — United States, et al. v. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, et al.; Response of Plaintiff United States to Public Comments on the Proposed Final Judgment

The U.S. government is making sure UnitedHealth’s buyout of Amedisys doesn’t hurt competition. To fix this, UnitedHealth must sell 164 care locations across 19 states to other companies and pay a $1.1 million fine for breaking rules. These changes protect patients and keep the healthcare market fair and open.

Previous: 2026-05902 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Miscellaneous Licensing and Reporting Responsibilities and Enforcement

The Department of Commerce is asking for approval to keep collecting information from businesses about export licenses and reports, with no changes to current rules. Over 2 million businesses are involved, spending from a few seconds up to 4 hours on these tasks. This helps protect U.S. national security and keeps export activities clear and legal, with a 30-day public comment window open now.

Next: 2026-05904 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Recreational Landings and Bluefin Tuna Catch Reports

NOAA is asking to keep collecting catch reports from recreational anglers and small-scale commercial fishers who catch Atlantic bluefin tuna and other big ocean fish. This helps track fish numbers and follow international rules, with about 14,000 people reporting 5-10 minutes each time. The request extends current rules with no new costs, and the public has 30 more days to share their thoughts.