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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
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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 focuson unique and noteworthy safety issues associated with new licensing applications for existing and advanced reactors, regulatory initiatives and the increased utilization of fuels for novel power uprate applications for the operating reactor fleet.
Interested individuals can find candidate criteria and details in the Federal Register notice published today. Resumes will be accepted until July 30.
Resumes should be sent to Sandra Walker, ACRS, Mail Stop T2B50, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.
More information on the ACRS is available on the NRC's website (https://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/organization/acrsfuncdesc).
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Original text here: https://www.nrc.gov/sites/default/files/cdn/doc-collection-news/2026/26-050.pdf
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
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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 issuedapproximately three hours after a Commission vote.
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Original text here: https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0501_68512.htm
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
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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 dueon May 4, 2026. Instead, those committees will disclose the activity covered by that report on their next FEC report. As always, each reporting period picks up where a committee's last report left off. Any committees that have already filed the Pre-Primary report need not disclose that activity again on their next report.
Once Louisiana sets a new date for its U.S. House primary elections, the Commission will update the reporting deadlines on its website and notify affected committees.
Important information regarding U.S. Senate primary elections in Louisiana
Please note that neither the May 16 primary nor the potential June 27 runoff for U.S. Senate candidates in Louisiana were affected by the governor's order. Committees making contributions or expenditures in connection with primary elections for the U.S. Senate must file the Pre-Primary report due on May 4, 2026, and, as necessary, the Pre-Runoff report due on June 15, 2026.
The Commission encourages committees with reporting questions to contact their Campaign Finance Analyst by calling (202) 694-1130 or (800) 424-9530 (press 5).
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Original text here: https://www.fec.gov/updates/louisiana-suspends-primary-elections-for-us-house-of-representatives/
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)
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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)request authority, under section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,/2 and section 63.71 of the Commission's rules,/3 to discontinue, reduce, or impair certain domestic telecommunications service(s) (Affected Service(s)) in specified geographic areas (Service Area(s)) as applicable and as fully described in each application.
In accordance with section 63.71(f) of the Commission's rules, the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed in the Appendix will be deemed granted automatically on May 31, 2026, the 31st day after the release date of this public notice, unless the Commission notifies any applicant(s) that their grant will not be automatically effective./4 We note that the date on which an application for Commission authorization is deemed granted may be different from the date on which applicants are authorized to discontinue service ("Authorized Date"). Any applicant whose application has been deemed granted may discontinue their Affected Service(s) in their Service Area(s) on or after the authorized discontinuance date(s) specified in the Appendix, in accordance with their filed representations. Accordingly, pursuant to section 63.71(f), and the terms outlined in each application, absent further Commission action, each applicant may discontinue the Affected Service(s) in the Service Area(s) described in their application on or after the authorized discontinuance date(s) listed in the Appendix for that application. For purposes of computation of time when filing a petition for reconsideration, application for review, or petition for judicial review of the Commission's decision(s), the date of "public notice" shall be the later of the auto grant date stated above in this Public Notice, or the release date(s) of any further public notice(s) or order(s) announcing final Commission action, as applicable. Should no petitions for reconsideration, applications for review, or petitions for judicial review be timely filed, the proceeding(s) listed in this Public Notice shall be terminated, and the docket(s) will be closed.
Comments objecting to the application(s) listed in the Appendix must be filed with the Commission on or before May 15, 2026. Comments should refer to the specific WC Docket No. and Comp. Pol. File No. listed in the Appendix for the Section 214 Discontinuance Application. Comments should include specific information about the impact of the proposed discontinuance on the commenter, including any inability to acquire reasonable substitute service. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS). Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs. Filers should follow the instructions provided on the Web site for submitting comments. Generally, only one copy of an electronic submission must be filed. In completing the transmittal screen, filers should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket number.
Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial courier, or by the U.S. Postal Service. All filings must be addressed to the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. Hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary are accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by the FCC's mailing contractor at 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes and boxes must be disposed of before entering the building. Commercial courier deliveries (any deliveries not by the U.S. Postal Service) must be sent to 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. Filings sent by U.S. Postal Service First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express must be sent to 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554.
This proceeding(s) shall be treated as a "permit-but-disclose" proceeding(s) in accordance with the Commission's ex parte rules./5 Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral presentation within two business days after the presentation (unless a different deadline applicable to the Sunshine period applies). Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must (1) list all persons attending or otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte presentation was made, and (2) summarize all data presented and arguments made during the presentation. If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of the presentation of data or arguments already reflected in the presenter's written comments, memoranda or other filings in the proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such data or arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must be filed consistent with rule 1.1206(b). In proceedings governed by rule 1.49(f) or for which the Commission has made available a method of electronic filing, written ex parte presentations and memoranda summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, must be filed through the electronic comment filing system available for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native format (e.g., .doc, .xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants in this proceeding(s) should familiarize themselves with the Commission's ex parte rules.
People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530.
For further information, please see the contact(s) for the specific discontinuance proceeding you are interested in as listed in the Appendix. For further information on procedures regarding section 214 please visit https://www.fcc.gov/general/domestic-section-214-discontinuance-service.
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Footnotes:
1/ 47 CFR Sec. 63.71.
2/ 47 U.S.C. Sec. 214.
3/ 47 CFR Sec. 63.71.
4/ See 47 CFR Sec. 63.71(f)(1) (stating, in relevant part, that an application filed by a non-dominant carrier "shall be automatically granted on the 31st day... unless the Commission has notified the applicant that the grant will not be automatically effective.").
5/ 47 CFR Sec. 1.1200 et seq.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-429A1.pdf
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
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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 adversariesrelentlessly target American communications networks, the FCC has a vital role to play in secure the nation. From Operation Clean Carts to the Covered List to undersea cable rulemakings, we are doing our part to secure American telecom infrastructure and devices and reduce our supply chain dependencies. I am especially grateful that my fellow Commissioners have provided strong leadership and ideas on the agency's national security docket.
One of the biggest national security wins from last year was our "Bad Labs" Report & Order. It was based on a simple premise: we should not have foreign adversary governments or other entities on American sanction lists testing and certifying electronic devices as safe for the U.S. market. As a result, the FCC has taken action to withdraw recognition from, or deny recognition to, twenty-three "Bad Labs" controlled by foreign adversary governments.
With foreign adversary governments excluded, the FCC now takes the next step to restore reciprocity to the FCC's equipment authorization program. For decades, the FCC limited testing to labs in the U.S. or in foreign countries that have Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) with the U.S., wherein each country would recognize the other's test labs. But in 2015, the FCC abandoned that principle, leading to more than 75% of testing to occur in countries that refuse any reciprocal agreement with the U.S.
Today's rules and FNRPM brings reciprocity back. We propose to cease recognizing any lab in a country without a reciprocal agreement. If a country wants the FCC to recognize its test labs, the country should sign an MRA or similar agreement with the U.S. This will not only ensure reciprocal international commercial relations, but also will ensure that the FCC has sufficient oversight, monitoring, and enforcement authority to guarantee the integrity of the equipment authorization process. It will also hopefully onshore testing capacity that has been offshored for decades.
For their work on this item, I want to thank Katherine Patsas Nevitt, Erika Heeren-Moon, Alice Jou, Andrew Hendrickson, Dusmantha Tennakoon, Thomas Rigolage, Brandon Moss, Aleks Yankelevich, Cher Li, Siobahn Philemon, Doug Klein, and Deborah Broderson.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-421311A2.pdf
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
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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 addedthese services to the Covered List. These actions followed findings that their services posed unacceptable national security risks.
Nonetheless, many of these entities--and others identified on the FCC's Covered List--continue to operate or potentially operate in the United States by providing services that do not fall under the legal definition of international telecommunications authority. For years, I have referred to this evasion as an "End Run" around our Covered List rules. The very first action the FCC's Council on National Security took was to launch an investigation into Covered List entities' continued operation in the U.S.
Today's NPRM opens a comment period on a range of different measures we can take to close these loopholes. Starting from the least controversial, we have proposed that Covered List entities no longer be granted blanket authority to provide domestic telecommunications services; at the very least they should have to apply to provide such services. We also seek comment on a range of other potential measures the Commission can take to secure our networks from these bad actors, including limiting their interconnection ability.
I would like to especially thank Commissioner Trusty for her continued leadership on national security matters and her great edits to seek comment on potentially limiting Covered List entities' ability to operate RF device to provide communications services under our unlicensed wireless rules.
For their work on this item, I want to thank Joseph Calascione, Jodie Griffin, Jodie May, Melissa Kirkel, Robert Martin, Doug Klein, and Deborah Broderson.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-421313A2.pdf
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
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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 inthe E-Rate program. The Commission is also taking actions to simplify and streamline the E-Rate processes and procedures, while giving greater flexibility for both applicants and service providers.
The E-Rate program provides support to ensure that schools and libraries can obtain affordable, high-speed broadband services and internal connections. The Commission is committed to the responsible stewardship of E-Rate funds and protecting against waste, fraud, and abuse, and an open competitive bidding process is a cornerstone of, and fundamental, to the integrity of the E-Rate program. This action brings greater transparency and consistency to the competitive bidding process, helping ensure schools and libraries receive the most cost-effective services.
Additional Background Information:
Today's Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration will create and implement a competitive bidding portal and repository for the funding year 2028 competitive bidding cycle, beginning July 1, 2027. Specifically, it will require prospective service providers to submit bids responding to applicants' requests for bids and require applicants to upload competitive bidding documentation, including bid evaluations, vendor selection documentation, and contracts to the portal. This action will consolidate where information is provided and stored, creating a centralized repository which will reduce the need for applicants to respond to documentation requests from the Commission and the E-Rate program administrator.
Today's action also includes rule changes to simplify and streamline E-Rate processes for applicants and service providers, including refining procedures for applicants transitioning service providers, eliminating unnecessary paperwork, and providing greater flexibility to refile rejected requests for reimbursement.
Action by the Commission April 30, 2026 by Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration (FCC 26-30). Chairman Carr and Commissioner Trusty approving. Commissioner Gomez approving in part and dissenting in part. Chairman Carr, Commissioners Gomez and Trusty issuing separate statements.
WC Docket 21-455; CC Docket 02-6
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-421319A1.pdf
