Federal regulations

Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR) 101 process for South Atlantic, Gulf, and Caribbean fisheries includes a Data Workshop, internal agency assessment stage, and Review Workshop.

NMFS Greater Atlantic Region invites public comment on an Exempted Fishing Permit application allowing federally permitted vessels to conduct research fishing outside standard regulations for the Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation.

FMCSA seeks OMB approval to renew its Hazardous Materials Safety Permits information collection, requiring companies to maintain shipment tracking communications records for at least 6 months at their principal place of business.

FMCSA's new Motus online registration system, announced April 29, 2026, satisfies unified registration requirements for motor carriers and brokers under federal statute and regulation.

FMCSA grants 37 exemptions from hearing requirements under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, allowing deaf and hard of hearing individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce.

Coast Guard establishes temporary moving safety zone around Key West, Florida waters during the Key West Paddle Classic event; vessel entry prohibited without Captain of the Port authorization.

Coast Guard enforces special local regulation for Fort Lauderdale Air Show May 8–10, 2026, restricting vessel entry and transit in designated Atlantic Ocean waters without Coast Guard authorization.

Veterans Health Administration's Legal Services for Homeless Veterans grant program information collection undergoes OMB review under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

Virginia amends its emergency declaration (FEMA-3631-EM) issued January 23, 2026, to modify related federal disaster determinations.

FEMA declares emergency status for Virginia (FEMA-3631-EM) as of January 23, 2026, enabling access to federal disaster assistance and relief programs for affected small businesses.

South Carolina Amendment No. 1 updates the emergency disaster declaration (FEMA-3632-EM) issued January 23, 2026, and modifies related determinations for affected businesses and residents.

Kentucky amends its emergency declaration (FEMA-3633-EM) dated January 24, 2026, to modify related determinations and disaster assistance provisions.

FEMA declares a Presidential emergency for the District of Columbia (FEMA-3643-EM) effective February 20, 2026, making affected small businesses eligible for disaster assistance programs.

FEMA declares an emergency for Kentucky (FEMA-3633-EM) effective January 24, 2026, enabling eligible small businesses to access disaster assistance and expedited SBA loans.

Maryland's FEMA-3634-EM emergency declaration amendment updates determinations for the state's disaster response and relief coordination.