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Vol. 1 · No. 935 — Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Owner-readable summary of Federal Register, SBA, DOL, OFAC, and compliance updates published on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Scanned 20 source documents matching small-business terms; 20 warranted a closer look.
Department of Labor· Notice
Stage 4·first seen 924d ago·effective in 0d
SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision to expand the scope of recognition for Element Materials Technology Portland—Evergreen Inc., as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).
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Department of Labor· Notice
Stage 4·first seen 937d ago·effective in 0d
SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision to: delete test standards from the Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTL) Program's list of appropriate test standards; and modify the scope of recognition of several NRTLs.
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Department of Labor· Notice
Stage 16·first seen 1327d ago·effective in 0d
SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision to expand the scope of recognition for CSA Group & Testing Certification Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).
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Department of Labor· Notice
Stage 2·effective in 36d
SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA announces the application of Bay Area Compliance Laboratories for expansion of the scope of recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and presents the agency's preliminary finding to grant the application.
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Department of Labor· Notice
Stage 12·first seen 704d ago·effective in 36d
SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA announces the application of DEKRA Certification Inc., for expansion of the recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and presents the agency's preliminary finding to grant the application. Additionally,OSHA proposes to add one test standard to the NRTL Program's…
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Federal Communications Commission· Notice
SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information…
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Federal Communications Commission· Notice
SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information…
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Department of Labor· Notice
comments close in 62d
SUMMARY: The Department of Labor's (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed revision for the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled, “Workforce Information Grants to States (WIGS).” This comment request is part of continuing…
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Department of Labor· Notice
comments close in 62d
SUMMARY: Application for Prevailing Wage Determination; General Instructions; CW-1 Application for Temporary Employment Certification; Appendix A; Appendix B; Appendix C; Final Determination; General Instructions. The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed revision…
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Department of Labor· Notice
SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.
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Department of Labor· Notice
SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are…
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Department of Labor· Notice
SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Employment and Training Administration (ETA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.
Owner check — Labor/OSHA action: check workplace, payroll, certification, or contractor obligations against the source notice.
Department of Labor· Notice
SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Employment and Training Administration (ETA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.
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Department of Labor· Notice
SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Employment and Training Administration (ETA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.
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Department of Labor· Notice
SUMMARY: The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is submitting this information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.
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Department of Labor· Notice
SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance request for comment to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction…
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Department of Labor· Notice
SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance request for comment to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction…
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Department of State· Notice
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of State is publishing the names of persons who have been added to the Department of the Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List), administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
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Department of State· Notice
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of State is publishing the names of persons who have been added to the Department of the Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List), administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
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Office of the United States Trade Representative· Notice
SUMMARY: The U.S. Trade Representative has determined the U.S. dollar procurement thresholds to implement certain U.S. trade agreement obligations for calendar years 2026 and 2027.
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