TTB Annual Satisfaction Survey Closing Soon
The 2026 TTB Customer Satisfaction Survey is closing on September 8, and we still want to hear from you. If you didn’t receive an invitation for the survey, please check your spam/junk folders. If you did not receive an invitation and would like to provide us with your input, please email us at ttbsatsurvey@ttb.gov.
This is a great opportunity to let us know about your experience with our current services and what we can do to increase your level of satisfaction. Our survey will give you a chance to provide feedback about your full range of TTB interactions, from general operations to individual services like permits, labeling, and claims. Results from previous surveys have led to a host of improvements over the years.
The survey should take you less than 10 minutes, participation is voluntary, and your responses will remain anonymous.
Thank you for playing a part in improving our TTB services.
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Department of Agriculture: National Organic Standards Board
 TTB-regulated industries may find this notice of interest
Meeting of the National Organic Standards Board
SOURCE: Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 156 / Friday, August 14, 2026
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA
ACTION: Notice of public meeting
SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing a meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (Board). The Board assists USDA in the development of standards for substances to be used in organic production and advises the Secretary of Agriculture on any other aspects of the implementation of the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA).
DATES: A virtual meeting will be held October 27–29, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) each day. The Board will hear oral public comments via webinars on Tuesday, October 20, and Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). The deadline to submit written comments and/or sign up for oral comments is 11:59 p.m. ET, October 1, 2026.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Rule
 TTB-regulated industries may find this notice of interest.
Application for Relief from Disabilities Imposed by Federal Laws With Respect to the Acquisition, Receipt, Transfer, Shipment, Transportation, or Possession of Firearms
SOURCE: Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 160 / Thursday, August 20, 2026
AGENCY: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice
ACTION: Final rule
SUMMARY: The Department of Justice (‘‘the Department’’) is implementing criteria to guide determinations for granting relief from disabilities imposed by federal laws with respect to the acquisition, receipt, transfer, shipment, transportation, or possession of firearms. The criteria are designed to ensure that the fundamental right of the people to keep and bear arms is not unduly infringed, that those people granted relief are not likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety, and that granting such relief would not be contrary to the public interest.
DATES: This rule is effective September 21, 2026. Starting on September 21, 2026, the Department will begin soliciting applications from individuals.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection: ACE Electronic Export Manifest for Rail Cargo
 TTB-regulated industries may find this notice of interest.
SOURCE: Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 164 / Wednesday, August 26, 2026
AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security
ACTION: Final rule
SUMMARY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is revising its regulations pursuant to the Trade Act of 2002 requiring the transmission of export manifest data electronically in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) for cargo transported by rail for any train departing the United States. This rule mandates the electronic transmission of rail export manifest information, identifies the parties eligible to transmit information, and describes the time frames prior to departure in which the information is due. This rule enables CBP to address important cargo security concerns while providing efficiencies to the trade.
DATES: Effective date: This rule is effective on October 26, 2026. Compliance date: CBP will begin enforcing this rule on October 26, 2027.
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