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NRC Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards to Fill Open Position
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:

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NRC Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards to Fill Open Position

ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking qualified candidates for an open position on its Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards. The ACRS is a part-time advisory group that provides independent expert review and advice to the Commission on matters related to the safety of existing and proposed nuclear reactor facilities and on the adequacy of proposed reactor safety standards. The committee has a primary focus ... Show Full Article

Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) From China Injures U.S. Industry, Says USITC
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release:

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Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) From China Injures U.S. Industry, Says USITC

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Bulletin 26-034

Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1733

Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819

The U.S. International Trade Commission has made an affirmative determination in its final phase antidumping duty investigation concerning Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) from China.

Note to users: This bulletin will be replaced by the news release when the release is available. News releases are generally issued ... Show Full Article

Louisiana suspends primary elections for U.S. House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following news:

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Louisiana suspends primary elections for U.S. House of Representatives

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On April 30, 2026, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed Executive Order 26-038 suspending the primary elections for representative to the United States Congress until July 15, 2026, or until a time designated by the Louisiana Legislature.

As a result, committees making contributions or expenditures in connection with primary elections for the U.S. House of Representatives in Louisiana do not have to file the Pre-Primary Report due ... Show Full Article

FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Application to Discontinue Domestic Non-Dominant Carrier Telecommunications Services
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-89) on April 30, 2026:

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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.

The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in Section 63.71 of the Commission's rules./1 The application(s) ... Show Full Article

FCC Targets Device Test Labs in Nations Without Reciprocal Agreements
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement on April 30, 2026, by Chairman Brendan Carr:

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Re: Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program, Second Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, ET Docket No. 24-136 (Apr. 30, 2026).

Last month, the FCC marked one year since we established the Council on National Security. Over this year, we have made national security a top priority.

As foreign adversaries ... Show Full Article

FCC Chairman Carr Outlines Measures to Block Covered List Entities from Providing Domestic Telecommunications Services
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement on April 30, 2026, by Chairman Brendan Carr:

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Re: Protecting Against National Security Threats in Domestic Telecommunications Service, WC Docket No. 26-82, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Apr. 30, 2026).

Under multiple presidents and multiple FCC Chairs, the FCC has worked to counter the threats that foreign adversaries pose to our networks. From 2019 to 2023, the FCC denied or revoked the international telecommunications authority of 5 separate entities--all controlled by foreign adversaries--and added ... Show Full Article

FCC Adopts Rules to Enhance the Integrity of the E-Rate Program
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on April 30, 2026:

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FCC Adopts Rules to Enhance the Integrity of the E-Rate Program

Today's Action will Bring Greater Transparency and Consistency to the Bidding Process

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Today, the Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to enhance the integrity of the E-Rate program by amending its rules and establishing a new competitive bidding portal and document repository. Today's action will assist E-Rate applicants with program compliance and decrease the risk of waste, fraud, and abuse in ... Show Full Article