Regulatory Changes
Rules changed Jan 20, 2025 – present
The federal government issues thousands of regulatory changes each year. Covering every single one is nearly impossible — so we focus on the largest and most impactful rules that directly affect everyday Americans.
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Federal Communications Commission
New regulations aim to improve how satellite broadband works, especially for rural communities. This could mean better and faster internet for many households.
Federal Communications Commission
The FCC is working to improve broadband access by removing barriers for companies. This aims to make your internet faster and more reliable.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — protects consumers from unfair banking and lending practices)
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) — the agency that fined banks over $20 billion for cheating customers — had its operating budget slashed by nearly 50% via the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' signed July 4, 2025. Separately, DOGE attempted to reduce the agency's 1,700-person workforce to as few as 5 employees. The CFPB oversees nearly $18 trillion in consumer debt including mortgages, credit cards, student loans, and payday loans. With fewer staff and less money, the agency can no longer effectively enforce rules against deceptive financial products, illegal fees, or predatory lending.
CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB) (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — protects consumers from unfair banking and lending practices)
The Trump administration ordered the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to stop nearly all its work — halting proposed rules, suspending finalized rules not yet in effect, ending all investigations, and ceasing all supervision and examination of financial institutions.
Homeland Security Department
New immigration fees and rules will be established for asylum seekers and employment authorization applicants. These changes could impact individuals seeking to live and work in the U.S.
FCC — regulates radio, TV, internet, and phone services
Internet service providers can now charge different speeds for different websites. Netflix could be slower unless they pay more, while a provider's own services get faster speeds.
Justice Department
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") is amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations on the National Firearms Act ("NFA") to reflect statutory changes made to the NFA by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act ("OBBBA"). Among other things, the OBBBA reduced the tax remittance rate for certain NFA firearms. This rule is necessary to make conforming changes to ensure that ATF's regulations are current and consistent with the statute.
Federal Communications Commission
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes actions that would encourage and facilitate the onshoring of foreign call centers. Specifically, the Commission proposes rules and otherwise explore ways to improve customer service communications and better protect consumers' sensitive personal information by limiting use of foreign call centers and by improving standards applicable to a company's remaining foreign call center operations. It also seeks comment on extending these protections to modes of customer service communications other than calls, such as emails, texts, and on-line chats, and on ideas to deter scam and other unlawful calls made to the United States from foreign countries. Finally, it explore steps we can take to financially deter unlawful foreign-originated calls, such as bond requirements. The Commission proposes to apply these requirements to providers of telecommunications services, CMRS, interconnected VoIP service, cable television service, and DBS services, or affiliates of such providers. It also proposes to apply these requirements to the use of foreign call centers for consumer communications relating to internet access service offered by any of the foregoing providers or their affiliates and seeks comment on whether it should extend some or all of the proposed rules to providers of other types of services.
Homeland Security Department
The government is raising the fee for an application to stay in the U.S. from $155 to $755. This means it will cost much more to request protection from deportation.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the ACA)
The Trump administration overturned the federal requirement that nursing homes maintain at least 0.55 hours of Registered Nurse care and 2.45 hours of Nurse Aide care per resident per day (3.48 total hours). Staffing standards are now left entirely to individual state regulations, which vary widely.
Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
The government is proposing to scrap the national rulebook for Head Start — the federally funded preschool program that serves over 800,000 low-income children. Right now, Head Start programs must meet strict federal standards for staffing, health, safety, and teaching quality. Under this proposal, local programs would set their own standards instead.
Labor Department
The rules about which employees are exempt from minimum wage and overtime pay have changed back to previous standards. Now, fewer employees will qualify for these protections, which means they might not get paid extra for working overtime.
Education Department
New rules are changing how student loan repayments work, making it simpler for borrowers. This helps in managing payments and may reduce costs for students.
Transportation Department
This rule updates corrosion assessment guidelines for pipelines. Safer pipelines lead to better protection for communities against hazardous leaks.
Federal Communications Commission
The FCC is working on new rules to tackle illegal robocalls, focusing on how phone numbers are managed. This effort aims to cut down on unwanted spam calls to American households.
Housing and Urban Development Department
This proposed rule makes HUD housing regulations stricter by changing the term 'gender identity' to 'sex' based on biological definitions. This may limit access to shelters based on how individuals identify.
Homeland Security Department
A temporary safety zone is established around certain rivers in Michigan to protect people and the environment from flood hazards. Access to these areas will be restricted during this period.
Transportation Department
New standards for stores that accept SNAP require a wider variety of staple foods. This means that if you use SNAP benefits, you should find a better selection of food.
Transportation Department
Pipelines can now be checked remotely for safety instead of needing a physical inspection. This may help catch problems sooner and prevent accidents.
Treasury Department
New rules will lower the capital requirements for community banks, allowing them to lend more freely. This could benefit individuals and small businesses who rely on these banks for loans.
Federal Communications Commission
Revising emergency information rules aims to make crucial alerts easier to access for everyone, helping ensure you get important updates when needed.
Commerce Department
New fishing regulations will control when and how much salmon can be caught in Washington, Oregon, and California. This aims to keep fish populations healthy and sustainable for future seasons.
Transportation Department
The government is adopting an updated standard for managing liquid pipelines. This is expected to improve pipeline safety and reliability.
Veterans Affairs Department
The VA is changing how rehabilitation plans for veterans are made to speed up assistance. This aims to provide better support for veterans looking for work.
Education Department
New rules have changed who can get Pell Grants, which help people pay for college. There are new grants for shorter, job-focused programs that aim to meet workforce needs.
Environmental Protection Agency
Allegheny County is getting authority to enforce stricter pollution rules for sewage plants. This will help reduce harmful emissions and protect the environment.
Justice Department
The DEA has officially classified four types of synthetic cannabinoids, which are lab-made chemicals designed to mimic the effects of marijuana, as illegal Schedule I substances.
Transportation Department
New regulations will allow specific sites to restrict drone flights nearby, providing additional safety where it matters. This could affect how and where you can fly drones.
Treasury Department
This rule adds a new synthetic drug to the list of illegal substances, which will bring stricter controls over its use and distribution. It aims to combat drug misuse.
Defense Department
The Department of Defense is making changes to how it oversees contracts, which could affect businesses that provide goods and services to the military. This might impact jobs in those companies.
Transportation Department
Changes have been made to clarify the rules about checking pressure in gas pipelines. Ensuring these rules are clear helps maintain safe operations.
Federal Communications Commission
The FCC is considering changes to regulatory fees for upcoming years. These fees could affect how much consumers pay for phone and internet services.
National Credit Union Administration
The NCUA is making changes to simplify credit union insurance rules. This means it should be easier for credit unions to help you with your banking needs without complicated regulations.
Commerce Department
New rules for fishing aim to maintain healthy populations of popular fish for recreational fishermen. This will help prevent overfishing and ensure a good catch for future generations.
Commerce Department
This rule changes how mackerel are managed to help their population recover. It provides guidelines on fishing limits to ensure there are enough fish for both economic and environmental sustainability.
Interior Department
Regulations related to oil and gas leasing are being updated to comply with new laws. These changes can impact costs and availability of oil and gas for consumers.
Postal Service
Postal Service adjustments to mailing prices and standards may change how much you need to pay to send mail or packages, influencing costs for consumers.
Education Department
Funding for Native American education programs is proposed to be extended. This allows more students to access career and technical training.
Commerce Department
Updates to fishery regulations aim to reduce costs and improve management for specific types of seafood. This can help ensure that fish are available and affordable for consumers.
Transportation Department
New regulations strengthening training for railroad safety workers aim to improve the overall safety of train travel for passengers like you.
National Credit Union Administration
New proposed rules will regulate companies that issue payment stablecoins and ensure they follow safety standards. This will help protect your investments in digital currencies.
Justice Department
The ATF is providing more details on what counts as transporting firearms between states. This helps users know their rights when traveling.
Federal Communications Commission
New rules aim to protect U.S. telecommunications from equipment deemed a national security risk. This could enhance the safety and reliability of your phone services.
Transportation Department
The government has updated safety standards for pipeline fittings. This should improve the integrity and safety of gas pipelines.
Justice Department
The ATF is clarifying rules for transporting firearms across state lines. This helps gun owners understand how to follow the law correctly.
Transportation Department
Safety and operation procedures at airports are being revised to ensure secure air travel. This means safer flying experiences.
Labor Department
The Department of Labor is reinstating federal oversight over private-sector jobs in Puerto Rico. This aims to enhance worker safety on federal properties.
Transportation Department
New rules will adjust flight procedures at certain airports to improve safety and efficiency when taking off and landing. This could help minimize delays during air travel.
Transportation Department
Safety standards for aircraft are being updated for new battery technology, which can help ensure safer flights. This is important for everyone who travels by air.
Transportation Department
New vehicle limits in Denali National Park are designed to ensure visitors have a better experience while also protecting the park's environment. This means less congestion when you visit.
Treasury Department
Banks can set their own rules regarding interest or fees on money held in your mortgage escrow account. This means you might earn less money or pay more fees based on what banks choose to do.
Transportation Department
The FAA is mandating safety checks on Gulfstream planes due to electrical issues. This ensures that flights are safe for passengers.
Transportation Department
The rules on how to test the integrity of pipelines have been clarified. This aims to improve safety assessments to avoid potential accidents.
Transportation Department
This rule clarifies how pipeline accidents should be reported. Clear guidelines can help ensure quicker responses to any issues that arise.
Commerce Department
The announcement sets the fishing season for blueline tilefish, informing recreational fishermen when they can fish and how much they can catch. This helps ensure the fish population stays healthy.
Transportation Department
The government has updated safety regulations for propane systems. This means using safer practices and materials, which could keep the public and our homes safer.
Transportation Department
The regulations for steel pipes used in pipelines have been updated to improve safety in colder temperatures. This helps to prevent pipeline failures.
Transportation Department
The government updated the specifications for polyethylene pipes used in gas systems. This aims to improve the quality and durability of gas distribution.
Justice Department
The government has officially banned CUMYL-PEGACLONE, a synthetic cannabinoid often sold as a dangerous version of K2 or Spice.
Justice Department
Proposed changes to how firearms under the National Firearms Act can be transported may ease restrictions for people moving or traveling with their guns. This allows for more flexibility in firearm ownership.
Transportation Department
Changes to air traffic rules around Palm Springs International Airport will improve safety for planes. This helps passengers have a better flying experience.
Transportation Department
The regulations on fittings for gas pipelines have been updated. These updates aim to enhance safety and reliability in gas distribution.
Commerce Department
New rules are set for commercial shark fishing quotas based on previous catches. This aims to balance fishing opportunities with conservation efforts, benefiting commercial fishermen financially.
Transportation Department
New rules for training and certifying train conductors aim to improve overall rail safety. This is crucial for both workers and the public who may come into contact with rail operations.
Transportation Department
The government has updated standards for welding gas pipeline connections. This aims to enhance the safety and reliability of gas services.
Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
The federal government is giving states more freedom to run child care assistance programs their own way, by removing rules states said were costly or repetitive. Low-income families who rely on government help to pay for child care may see changes in what's available and how it's provided — depending on what their state decides to do.
Interior Department
New rules clarify how many vehicles are allowed on parts of the Denali Park Road, making visits to the park smoother. The limit helps maintain a quality experience for all visitors.
Transportation Department
New rules require direct observation during drug tests for transportation workers when oral fluid tests aren't available. This helps ensure safety on the job by keeping drug use in check.
Homeland Security Department
New shipping fairways are being proposed along the Atlantic Coast to improve navigation safety. This helps protect against potential accidents at sea.
Defense Department
DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.
Housing and Urban Development Department
This publication announces that HUD is delaying the effective date of HUD's January 6, 2025, final rule for all provisions not currently in effect, until the publication of an additional final rule.
Environmental Protection Agency
On March 17, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule titled "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities Residual Risk and Technology Review Reconsideration." The EPA is extending the comment period on this proposed rule, which is scheduled to close on May 1, 2026. The comment period will now end on May 15, 2026, to allow additional time for stakeholders to review and comment on the proposal.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau or CFPB) is revising certain provisions of Regulation B, subpart B, which implements changes to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act made by section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The Bureau is amending coverage of certain credit transactions and financial institutions; the small business definition; inclusion of certain data points and how others are collected; and the compliance date. The Bureau believes these changes will streamline the rule, reduce complexity for lenders, improve data quality, and advance the purposes of section 1071.
Transportation Department
This final rule reinstates and expounds upon procedural reforms for the Department's rulemakings, guidance documents, and enforcement actions rescinded by a final rule published by the Department on April 2, 2021, "Administrative Rulemaking, Guidance, and Enforcement Procedures." Accordingly, this final rule revises and updates the Department's internal policies and procedures relating to the issuance of rulemaking documents. In addition, this final rule updates the Department's procedural requirements governing the review and clearance of guidance documents, and the initiation and conduct of enforcement actions, including administrative enforcement proceedings and judicial enforcement actions brought in Federal court.
Interior Department
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are designating critical habitat for the rayed bean (Villosa fabalis), sheepnose (Plethobasus cyphyus), snuffbox (Epioblasma triquetra), and spectaclecase (Cumberlandia monodonta), all species of freshwater mussel, under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). Specifically, we designate approximately 599 river miles (rmi) (964 river kilometers (rkm)) in 15 units as critical habitat for rayed bean; approximately 801 rmi (1,289 rkm) in 11 units as critical habitat for sheepnose; approximately 2,425 rmi (3,902 rkm) in 38 units as critical habitat for snuffbox; and approximately 1,140 rmi (1,835 rkm) in 12 units as critical habitat for spectaclecase. Portions of these designations overlap among the four species; in total, approximately 3,814 unique rmi (6,138 rkm) of critical habitat within 76 units across 17 States (Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin) fall within the boundaries of the critical habitat designations.
Energy Department
The Department of Energy ("DOE" or "the Department") is revising its existing regulations to remove certain reporting requirements imposed on exempt consumer external power supplies ("EPSs") adopted under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended.
Environmental Protection Agency
The EPA paused enforcement of Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) rules that required companies to report when they manufacture or import potentially dangerous industrial chemicals. This means companies can now introduce new chemicals into products — including food packaging, cookware coatings, and textiles — without the same level of government oversight.
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) / Department of Labor
On his first day in office, President Trump signed a memorandum freezing all new federal agency rulemaking, immediately halting several pending OSHA safety rules. This included a proposed heat injury and illness standard (requiring employers to provide breaks, water, and cooling areas for workers in extreme heat) and a new emergency response standard. Executive Order 14192 ('Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation') further required agencies to repeal at least 10 existing regulations before issuing any new one, and forced all new rules through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) with a mandate that net regulatory costs be 'significantly less than zero.' Separately, Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced H.R. 86 to fully abolish OSHA. The result: workers are left without new protections against heat illness, emergency hazards, and more.
Environmental Protection Agency
The EPA relaxed restrictions on glyphosate — the active ingredient in Roundup weedkiller — allowing higher residue limits on food crops and reduced buffer zone requirements near waterways. Glyphosate has been classified as a 'probable human carcinogen' by the World Health Organization. Higher allowable residues mean more of the chemical can legally remain on fruits, vegetables, and grains you eat.
Health and Human Services Department
The FDA withdrew a Biden-era proposal that would have strengthened reviews of chemicals added to food — including dyes, preservatives, and flavor enhancers. The withdrawn rule would have required companies to update safety data on additives approved decades ago. Without it, thousands of food chemicals remain approved based on science from the 1950s–1970s.
Environmental Protection Agency
Following the Supreme Court's Sackett v. EPA ruling, the Trump administration moved to narrow which waterways are protected under the Clean Water Act. Millions of acres of wetlands and hundreds of thousands of miles of streams — which filter runoff before it reaches drinking water sources — lost federal protection. Industrial facilities and developers can now discharge pollutants into these areas with fewer restrictions.
Environmental Protection Agency
The EPA rolled back strict limits on PFAS 'forever chemicals' in drinking water that the Biden administration had set in 2024. PFAS chemicals are linked to cancer, liver damage, and immune system problems. Without these limits, water utilities are no longer required to filter them out, meaning millions of Americans may be drinking water with unsafe levels of these toxic chemicals.
Environmental Protection Agency
The EPA weakened Obama and Biden-era rules limiting toxic air pollutants from oil refineries, chemical plants, and power stations — including benzene, formaldehyde, and mercury. These pollutants cause lung disease, cancer, and neurological damage, and disproportionately affect communities near industrial facilities. The rollback allows facilities to emit higher levels of these toxics without penalty.
Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing its proposed rule entitled "Definition of Hazardous Waste Applicable to Corrective Action for Releases From Solid Waste Management Units." The Agency issued the proposed rule to: amend the regulatory definition of hazardous waste applicable to corrective action to address releases from solid waste management units at hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities permitted under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and make conforming amendments related to the definition amendment; and add the statutory corrective action authorities to the section of the regulations that provides notice that the statutory definitions, rather than the regulatory definitions, apply to certain sections of the statute. The Agency has concluded that the proposed revisions to the existing regulations would have complicated, rather than contributed to, efficient implementation of corrective action. For those reasons EPA has determined that withdrawal is appropriate.
Justice Department
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") is amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations to implement certain provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 ("PATRIOT Improvement Act") relating to trafficking in contraband cigarettes or smokeless tobacco. This act amended the Contraband Cigarette Trafficking Act ("CCTA") by, among other things, reducing the threshold amount of cigarettes necessary to trigger jurisdiction under the CCTA from a quantity in excess of 60,000 to a quantity in excess of 10,000; extending the provisions of the CCTA to cover contraband smokeless tobacco; expanding record-keeping requirements; and imposing reporting requirements.
Interior Department
Through this final rule, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is fully rescinding the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, issued as a final rule on May 9, 2024. This action restores balance to federal land management under the principles of multiple use and sustained yield by prioritizing access, empowering local decision-making, and aligning the BLM's implementing regulations with statutory requirements and national energy policy.
Health and Human Services Department
In this notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) proposes to remove requirements from the Head Start Program Performance Standards (Performance Standards) to restore local flexibility to Head Start programs and improve access to quality services. Specifically, this NPRM proposes to remove requirements related to wages and benefits that the Administration believes are not in line with the plain language of the Head Start Act and are costly and overly prescriptive for Head Start programs and staff. ACF estimates these proposed changes, if finalized, will result in over $2 billion in future cost savings for Head Start programs. The proposed rescissions in this NPRM, if finalized, would impact the costliest parts of the final rule published by the Office of Head Start (OHS) in 2024, Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming.\1\ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Health and Human Services Department
This final rule amends the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) regulations to reduce costs and burden for States and Territories administering the CCDF program. It rescinds the requirements to limit family co-payments to 7 percent of family income, to provide some direct services through grants or contracts, to pay providers prospectively, and to pay providers based on enrollment. A plain language summary of this final rule is posted at https:// www.regulations.gov/document/ACF-2026-0001-0002.
Interior Department
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) are proposing to revise the grazing regulations, Grazing Administration--Exclusive of Alaska, to establish a new part addressing land health management, with certain provisions relocated from existing regulations, and to make conforming updates to the regulations that govern administrative appeals of BLM grazing decisions to OHA's Departmental Cases Hearings Division (DCHD). We solicit comment on all aspects of this rule.
Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is proposing a Clean Water Act (CWA) regulation to revise the technology- based effluent limitations guidelines and standards (ELGs) promulgated in the 2024 "Supplemental Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category" (2024 ELG). This proposed regulation for the steam electric power generating point source category applies to unmanaged combustion residual leachate (CRL) at existing sources and is estimated to reduce costs by $446 to $1,090 million dollars annually at a 3 percent discount rate.
Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing revisions to the New Source Review (NSR) air permitting regulations. These regulatory revisions would distinguish between construction of a stationary source and construction of non-emitting components or structures, while clarifying and codifying that the latter can occur before an owner or operator obtains an NSR air permit for a new major stationary source or major modification of an existing major stationary source. The revisions will update the definition of "begin actual construction" and add a definition of "pollutant-emitting activities" in the Federal NSR regulations for both Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR) and Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD); revise the definition of "begin construction" and "commence construction" in the Federal minor NSR regulations applicable in Indian country; and address the applicability procedures for "begin actual construction" in the NNSR regulations.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations that govern the NRC's environmental reviews of new nuclear reactor applications under the National Environmental Policy Act. The rulemaking codifies the generic findings of the NRC's Generic Environmental Impact Statement for Licensing of New Nuclear Reactors. The Generic Environmental Impact Statement for Licensing of New Nuclear Reactors uses a technology-neutral framework and a set of plant and site parameters to determine which potential environmental impacts would be common to the construction, operation, and decommissioning of many new nuclear reactors, and thus appropriate for a generic analysis, and which potential environmental impacts would be unique, and thus require a project-specific analysis. The NRC is also issuing revision 4 to regulatory guide 4.2, "Preparation of Environmental Reports for Nuclear Power Stations," and COL-ISG-030, "Environmental Considerations Associated with New Nuclear Reactor Applications that Reference the Generic Environmental Impact Statement (NUREG-2249)." This rulemaking is separate from NRC's comprehensive review and reform of its regulations, including those governing environmental review, in accordance with Executive Order (E.O.) 14300, "Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission."
Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is extending the postponement of the effectiveness of certain regulatory provisions of the final rule entitled "Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)" until the conclusion of judicial review. Specifically, this postponement applies to the conditions imposed on the uses with TSCA section 6(g) exemptions.
Treasury Department
A push to modernize how the government handles payments aims to reduce the use of paper checks. This could lead to quicker payments for citizens who receive federal disbursements.
Transportation Department
Railroads will now be able to post injury reports electronically. This will streamline the process of sharing safety information that benefits workers.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
The NRC is updating rules regarding nuclear materials to make their use safer and more efficient, which should help enhance community safety.
Transportation Department
New routes are being established for planes in Montana to improve navigation and reduce flight delays. This change benefits travelers in that area.
National Credit Union Administration
New proposed rules will raise limits for management interlocks at banks, potentially changing how banks interact with each other. This could impact local banking services.
Transportation Department
New airspace regulations have been proposed to create safe flight paths for helicopters at a hospital in Geneva, Ohio. This will help improve medical response times in emergencies.
Transportation Department
The government is removing a rule that required gas companies to check certain materials when testing pipelines. This could make it easier for companies to operate, but it might also mean less oversight, which could lead to potential risks.
Transportation Department
There will be a temporary safety zone in Chicago for a fireworks event to keep people safe. You won’t be able to enter those waters during the display.
Transportation Department
Updates to training regulations for signal employees may influence safety and timeliness in train operations, which could affect passengers like you.
Transportation Department
New airspace is designated around a specific airport in Ceiba, PR, to improve flight safety operations. This helps manage air traffic more efficiently.
Agriculture Department
The Postal Service is revising how overweight and oversized item fees are applied. This could change what you pay when mailing larger packages.
Commerce Department
New measures are being put in place to control how many fish can be caught in the Northeast, which helps prevent overfishing. This means you might have fewer chances to fish or might need to catch fewer fish next season.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is setting up temporary rules to ensure safety during military operations on Lake Erie. This means some areas might be off-limits for civilian boating during certain times.
Treasury Department
Banks can now have more freedom in managing your real estate escrow accounts, which may lead to changes in fees or interest payments that affect your mortgage costs.
Transportation Department
Changing rules for train dispatcher certifications could affect how efficiently and safely trains are operated, potentially influencing your travel experience.
Transportation Department
The comment period for changes to trucking fees has been extended, giving people more time to share their thoughts. This is important to ensure that the fees set for the upcoming registration year are fair and reasonable.
Commerce Department
Recreational fishing for Chinook salmon in parts of Alaska is now banned to protect the fish population. This might limit fishing opportunities for local anglers.
Federal Communications Commission
New rules to improve the security of telecommunications equipment could lead to safer and more trustworthy devices for your everyday communication needs.
Agriculture Department
The USDA is asking for public feedback about regulations on modified organisms, which could impact food safety and farming practices later.
Federal Communications Commission
A planned auction for FM broadcast permits may lead to more radio stations in your area, offering you more listening options in the future.
Transportation Department
New rules for locomotive engineer and conductor certifications make it easier for certain railroads to meet safety standards. This change aims to keep rail systems running safely and efficiently.
Commerce Department
This rule decides how many fish Northeast fishermen can catch next year, based on established limits. It is aimed at maintaining sustainable fishing practices.
Energy Department
The Department of Energy is looking into changing deadlines for energy-saving standards for water heating equipment and furnaces. This could impact energy efficiency in homes.
Transportation Department
The government has revised the rules regarding the glue used in pipes. These updates aim to ensure stronger and safer pipeline connections.
Treasury Department
New rules clarify how national banks can charge various fees, including those related to credit and debit card transactions. This could influence the costs you see when using these banking services.
Transportation Department
The process for submitting requests related to pipeline permits has been updated to allow electronic submissions. This means quicker approvals for pipeline operators.
Agriculture Department
USCIS is clarifying its rules on signatures needed for immigration benefit requests. Missing signatures may lead to rejections, affecting applicants' status.
Federal Communications Commission
The FCC is updating rules for radio and TV broadcasting to make them clearer and more efficient. This should help avoid confusion when trying to watch or listen to content.
Federal Government
A safety zone is set up in Cameron Parish for an active oil spill response, restricting access for safety. This helps protect both people and the local ecology during cleanup operations.
Commerce Department
Virginia is transferring some red snapper fishing quotas to New Jersey for better resource management. This helps maintain healthy fish populations.
Homeland Security Department
New rules surrounding signatures on immigration requests will allow for certain requests to be rejected without a valid signature. This emphasizes the importance of accurate application submissions for immigrants.
Transportation Department
Corrections to safety regulations for gas pipelines are being made. This aims to ensure public safety during construction.
Justice Department
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") is proposing to amend Department of Justice ("Department") regulations governing ATF Form 5300.9, Firearms Transaction Record, ("Form 4473"). Specifically, ATF proposes streamlining identity and residence verification requirements and documents; doubling the performance timeframe for transactions under Form 4473 following a National Instant Criminal Background Check System ("NICS") check; permitting electronic forms and notice, auto-populating, and attached copies; addressing private party transfers and firearms handler checks; incorporating ATF rulings and other guidance; further aligning regulations with statutory text; and making minor technical revisions.
Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving delegation of authority to the Northwest Clean Air Agency (NWCAA) for implementing and enforcing the Federal plan requirements for sewage sludge incineration (SSI) units. The Federal plan addresses the implementation and enforcement of emission limits and other control requirements for designated air pollutants. On December 11, 2018, the EPA Region 10 Regional Administrator and the Executive Director of NWCAA signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) concerning delegation of authority of the Federal plan to NWCAA, which became effective upon signature. The geographic area covered by this MOA comprises Island, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties in the State of Washington, except in Indian country. This document informs the public of the MOA, provides a copy of the signed document, and amends regulatory text in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Surface Transportation Board
The Board is adopting a final rule terminating Class I carriers' supplemental reporting of certain Positive Train Control (PTC) expenditures, and it is requiring Class I carriers to report two service metrics on a weekly basis.
Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving an element of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (Michigan) regarding the infrastructure requirements of section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The infrastructure requirements ensure that the structural components of each State's air quality management program are adequate to meet CAA requirements. This action pertains to CAA section 110(a)(2)(E)(ii). The EPA received comments on its November 20, 2025, proposed rule and withdrew the accompanying direct final rule. After considering the comments, the EPA is approving this element of Michigan's March 8, 2019, SIP submission.
Commerce Department
NMFS announces that the New England Fishery Management Council (Council) has transmitted the Omnibus Management Flexibility Amendment to the New England Fishery Management Council Fishery Management Plans (FMP) to the Secretary of Commerce for review. If approved, the Amendment would allow for increased management flexibility and consistency across all the Council's FMPs. The intended effect of the Amendment is to modify certain administrative measures across all the Council's FMPs. This notice is intended to alert the public to this action and provide an opportunity for comment.
Agriculture Department
This final rule with comment period ("final rule") expands fluid milk options by allowing schools and child and adult care providers participating in Child Nutrition Programs to offer whole and reduced-fat milk to participants two years and older. This rule codifies milkfat requirements following enactment of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act and supports the statutory requirements for meals to align with the goals of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. By removing previous fluid milkfat-content restrictions, this deregulatory rule restores flexibility to Program operators, allowing them to offer a greater variety of fluid milk options, including whole and reduced- fat milk, to meet the nutrition needs and preferences of the children and adults they serve.
Agriculture Department
This document directs that a referendum be conducted among eligible California kiwifruit growers to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of kiwifruit grown in California.
Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a request from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to revise its State Implementation Plan (SIP) by addressing changes at the Metropolitan Council Environmental Service (MCES) Metropolitan Council Wastewater Treatment Plant (Metro Plant) in Ramsey County, Minnesota, which is affected by title I SIP conditions. This SIP revision is being approved in conjunction with an amendment to a part 70 permit maintaining federally enforceable title I SIP conditions. This SIP revision will result in a reduction of allowable emissions of particulate matter less than 10 microns (PM<INF>10</INF>) emitted by the facility. The EPA proposed to approve this action on November 20, 2025.
Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the Montana State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions specifically address sulfur dioxide (SO<INF>2</INF>) emission limits and associated requirements related to the Western Sugar Cooperative facility in Billings, Montana. The EPA is taking this action pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters extending from MM 6.5 East of Harvey Lock to MM 10 East of Harvey Lock along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) which includes the Inner Harbor Navigational Canal (IHNC) Lock. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with an ongoing sewage leak in the vicinity of the Florida Avenue Bridge at position 29[deg]58.860 N, 90[deg].01.300 W. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector New Orleans, or their designated representative.
Interior Department
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Utah coal regulatory program (hereinafter, the Utah program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Utah submitted this proposed amendment on its own initiative, following the passage of Utah House Bill 419 (HB 419) during the 2026 legislative session. HB 419 amended Title 72B, chapter 5, part 8 of the Utah Code Annotated (UCA) and would require that a bond be posted by a plaintiff who obtains a "stay or other temporary remedy issued by an agency for an "environmental action." HB 419 also states that these changes are effective as of May 6, 2026. This document gives the times and locations that the Utah program and this proposed amendment to that program are available for your inspection, the comment period during which you may submit written comments on the amendment, and the procedures that we will follow for the public hearing, if one is requested.
Consumer Product Safety Commission
In October 2019, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) published an update to the consumer product safety standard for toddler beds under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA). The standard incorporated by reference ASTM F1821- 19[epsiv]\1\, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toddler Beds, the voluntary standard for toddler beds that was in effect at the time. ASTM has now issued a revised standard, ASTM F1821-26. Consistent with the CPSIA, this direct final rule updates the mandatory standard to incorporate by reference ASTM's 2026 version of the voluntary standard.
Commerce Department
NMFS, upon request from the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBRP), issues this final rule and associated 5-year letter of authorization (LOA) pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), to govern the taking of marine mammals incidental to construction activities conducted in support of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project (IBR Project) on Interstate 5 (I-5) between Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, over the course of 5 years. This final rule prescribes the permissible methods of taking and other means of effecting the least practicable adverse impact on marine mammal species and their habitat and establishes requirements pertaining to the monitoring and reporting of such taking.
Health and Human Services Department
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying the device to detect and identify microorganism nucleic acids and resistance markers from patients with suspected orthopedic infection into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for classification of the device to detect and identify microorganism nucleic acids and resistance markers from patients with suspected orthopedic infection. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices, in part by reducing regulatory burdens.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of Seddon Channel, Tampa Florida. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with airborne and waterborne activities occurring during the Special Operation Forces (SOF) Week Conference 2026. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector St. Petersburg, or their designated representative.
Commerce Department
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher/processors using hook-and-line (HAL) gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2026 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod allocated to catcher/processors using HAL gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone for certain navigable waters west of Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI). The safety zone is needed protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the proximity of the low flying aircrafts to vessels in the vicinity of the waters off the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas, USVI. This rulemaking prohibits entry of vessels or persons into this safety zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector San Juan or their designated representative.
Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision, submitted by the State of Missouri, on May 3, 2023. This revision pertains to the attainment plan for the New Madrid nonattainment area for the 2010 1- hour sulfur dioxide (SO<INF>2</INF>) primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). This plan (herein called an "attainment plan") includes the State's attainment demonstration and other elements required under Clean Air Act (CAA). In addition to an attainment demonstration, the plan addresses emission limitations necessary to provide for attainment, base-year and projection-year emission inventories, reasonably available control measures and reasonably available control technology (RACM/RACT), nonattainment new source review (NNSR), the requirements for meeting reasonable further progress (RFP) toward attainment of the NAAQS, and contingency measures. The EPA is proposing to approve Missouri's submission as meeting these relevant CAA requirements. This action is being taken pursuant to the CAA.
Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to conditionally approve a revision to the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (SDCAPCD or "District") portion of the California state implementation plan (SIP). This revision concerns emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NO<INF>X</INF>) from landfill flares. We are proposing to conditionally approve a local rule to regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or "Act"). We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action.
Interior Department
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, received a request under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 from SAExploration, Inc., to issue regulations facilitating the authorization of incidental, unintentional take of small numbers of polar bears during seismic exploration activities on the North Slope of Alaska. Take may result from three-dimensional seismic survey programs and associated activities occurring for a period of 5 years beginning July 1, 2026. If this rule is finalized, we may issue letters of authorization, upon request, for specific activities in accordance with the final rule for a period of up to 5 years. We intend that any final action resulting from this proposed rule will be as accurate and effective as possible. Therefore, we request comments on these proposed regulations and the accompanying draft environmental assessment from the public, Tribes, and local, State, and Federal agencies.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of the James River. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a fireworks display. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Virginia. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Commerce Department
NMFS is proposing to implement recent binding recommendations of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) on quotas for North Atlantic swordfish, South Atlantic swordfish, North Atlantic albacore tuna (northern albacore), and Atlantic bluefin tuna. While this action does not propose to change the existing baseline quotas for North Atlantic swordfish, South Atlantic swordfish, and northern albacore, this action proposes to implement the management procedure for North Atlantic swordfish, describes the existing management procedure for northern albacore, and considers the possibility of future quota changes for swordfish and northern albacore consistent with their respective management procedures and ICCAT recommendations. For bluefin tuna, this action also proposes to implement the increased U.S. baseline quota adopted by ICCAT in 2025, divide it among the established regulatory domestic subquota categories, and implement changes to the bluefin tuna quota associated with longline bycatch adopted by ICCAT in 2025. This proposed rule also describes the annual quota adjustment procedures for North Atlantic swordfish, South Atlantic swordfish, northern albacore, and bluefin tuna and requests public comment on them. This action is required by the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act (ATCA) and to achieve domestic management objectives under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act).
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation for certain waters of Prospect Bay near Kent Island Narrows, Maryland. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Kent Island, MD, during a power boat racing event on June 6, 2026. In the event of inclement weather, the event will take place on June 7, 2026. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Maryland-National Capital Region or their designated representative.
Commerce Department
This final rule approves changes to the Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan (CSP) for the International Pacific Halibut Commission's (IPHC) Regulatory Area 2A off Washington, Oregon, and California. In addition, the rule implements management measures for the 2026 recreational fisheries in Regulatory Area 2A, including the recreational fishery season open dates and subarea allocations for Regulatory Area 2A. These actions are intended to conserve Pacific halibut, while providing additional angler opportunity to achieve the Regulatory Area 2A allocation set by the IPHC.
Transportation Department
This action proposes to amend Class D airspace and remove Class E4 airspace over Nashua, NH. This action would remove Class E4 airspace extending upward from the surface for Boire Field Airport, Nashua, NH. This airspace is no longer needed to contain instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This action also proposes to replace "Notice to Air Missions" within the Class D airspace legal description with "Notice to Airmen" to comply with current FAA guidance.
Treasury Department
This document announces that the public hearing scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Thursday, May 28, 2026, and Friday, May 29, 2026, for the notice of proposed rulemaking (REG-121244-23) published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, has been changed to a telephonic-only hearing. These proposed regulations would provide rules for determining clean fuel production credits, including credit eligibility rules, emissions rates, and certification and registration requirements.
Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve the Missouri Department of Natural Resource's (MoDNR's) request for delegation of a partial Clean Air Act (CAA) Risk Management Program (RMP) for agricultural anhydrous ammonia facilities in the State of Missouri. The EPA retains authority for any anhydrous ammonia that does not meet the definition of agricultural anhydrous ammonia at these facilities, the RMP for all other regulated chemicals that may be present at these facilities, and for the RMP generally in Missouri for all other facilities.
Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve state implementation plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Maryland. The SIP revisions consist of regulations that implement statewide reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements by limiting air emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NO<INF>X</INF>) from municipal waste combustors (MWCs) in Maryland. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to repeal the December 9, 2024, final rule in which the Agency determined that the Northern Wasatch Front (NWF) nonattainment area (NAA) in Utah failed to attain the Clean Air Act (CAA) 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) by the August 3, 2024, Moderate area attainment date, and reclassified the area by operation of law to Serious nonattainment (the "December 2024 Final Rule"). The EPA is also proposing to determine that the NWF ozone NAA would have attained the 2015 ozone NAAQS by the Moderate area attainment date but for emissions emanating from outside the United States (U.S.). If the EPA finalizes this proposed action, the NWF ozone NAA would no longer be subject to the CAA requirements pertaining to reclassification to Serious nonattainment upon failure to attain and would remain classified as Moderate for the 2015 ozone NAAQS.
Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the state implementation plan (SIP) for three state regulations submitted by the State of Delaware through the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) on February 3, 2025. The proposed 2025 revisions to the SIP amend certain startup and shutdown provisions in a manner that avoids the deficiencies that the EPA identified in a disapproval action dated October 23, 2023, in which the Agency disapproved portions of a prior SIP revision dated November 22, 2016. This action is being taken under section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Treasury Department
This document contains temporary regulations regarding the statutory provision providing for payments to taxpayers with respect to certain previously taxed dyed fuel. Specifically, these temporary regulations provide guidance delineating which taxpayers may claim such payments and the procedures these taxpayers must follow to claim the payments. The text of the temporary regulations also serves as the text of the proposed regulations set forth in the notice of proposed rulemaking on this subject in the proposed rules section in this issue of the Federal Register. These temporary regulations affect taxpayers that withdraw previously taxed dyed fuel from a terminal.
Interior Department
Due to the receipt of significant adverse comments on the December 15, 2025, direct final rule (DFR) extending certain phase-in deadlines of the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Waste Prevention and Resource Conservation regulations, the Department of the Interior, through the BLM, is issuing a new final rule that responds to those comments.
Legal Services Corporation
This proposed rule revises the Legal Services Corporation's (LSC) regulations governing cost allowability, prior approval requirements, and property and procurement standards applicable to LSC recipients. Through these amendments, LSC seeks to clarify existing requirements, reduce administrative burden, promote consistent oversight and enforcement, and strengthen accountability in the use of federal funds.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
This notification is announcing that on April 20, 2026, Ho K. Nieh, Chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or Commission), and on April 21, 2026, Governor Mark Gordon of the State of Wyoming, signed an amended Agreement as authorized by Section 274b. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (AEA). Under the amended Agreement, the Commission discontinues its regulatory authority, and the State of Wyoming assumes regulatory authority over source material recovered from any mineral resources processed primarily for purposes other than its uranium or thorium content. Wyoming's initial Agreement allowed the State to assume regulatory authority over byproduct material as defined in section 11e.(2) of the AEA, and source material involved in the extraction or concentration of uranium or thorium in source material and ores at milling facilities.
Federal Communications Commission
This document amends the Table of FM Allotments, of the Federal Communications Commission's (Commission) rules, by allotting alternate Channel 265C3 at Enterprise, Utah, as the community's second local service. Channel 265C3 can be allotted to Enterprise, Utah consistent with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements with a site restriction of 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) west of the community. The reference coordinates are 37-35-27 NL and 113-54- 02 WL. The window period for filing applications for Channel 265C3 at Enterprise, Utah will not be opened at this time. Instead, the issue of opening this allotment for filing will be addressed by the Commission in subsequent order. See Supplementary Information.
Health and Human Services Department
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying the radiation therapy marking device into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for classification of the radiation therapy marking device. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices, in part by reducing regulatory burdens.
Health and Human Services Department
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying the brain temperature measurement system into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for classification of the brain temperature measurement system. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices, in part by reducing regulatory burdens.
Health and Human Services Department
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying the laser-powered inferior vena cava filter retrieval catheter into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for classification of the laser-powered inferior vena cava filter retrieval catheter. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices, in part by reducing regulatory burdens.
Postal Regulatory Commission
The Commission is acknowledging a recent Postal Service filing requesting the Commission initiate a rulemaking proceeding to consider changes to analytical principles relating to periodic reports. This document informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) is correcting a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on March 31, 2026. The document contained minor formatting errors in the Final Rules sections detailed below.
Postal Service
The Postal Service is amending Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) subsection 601.1.2.3 to revise the application of the overweight and oversize fee.
Commerce Department
NMFS proposes a framework to determine catch limits for all U.S. fisheries and retention limits by U.S. longline fisheries under a Hawaii longline limited entry permit for Western and Central North Pacific Ocean (WCNPO) striped marlin (Kajikia audax), consistent with Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Conservation and Management Measure (CMM) 2024-06. If the retention limit is reached, NMFS proposes to prohibit longline retention of WCNPO striped marlin by longline fishing vessels until the end of the year to prevent the U.S. catch limit from being exceeded. Because the U.S. limit under the framework can change each year, NMFS proposes to specify the updated catch and longline retention limits by notice in the Federal Register early each calendar year. For fishing year 2026, NMFS proposes to specify a U.S. WCNPO striped marlin limit of 393.4 metric tons (mt) (867,300 pounds (lb)) and a U.S. longline retention limit of 381.6 mt (841,300 lb) using the framework.
Interior Department
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are reopening the comment period on our March 19, 2024, proposed rule to delist the North Park phacelia (Phacelia formosula), a plant found in the state of Colorado, from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Plants under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We are reopening the proposed rule's comment period for 30 days to give all interested parties an additional opportunity to comment on the proposed rule in consideration of the updated Species Status Assessment (SSA) report, which we revised based on new information from comments previously submitted, and based on peer review. Comments previously submitted will be fully considered in our final determination and do not need to be resubmitted.
Justice Department
On October 7, 2020, the Department of Justice ("Department") published an interim final rule ("IFR") amending the regulations governing the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer ("OCAHO"). The amendments reflected changes related to the creation of the position of the Chief Administrative Law Judge ("CALJ") and made additional related technical changes. This final rule adopts the provisions of the IFR with minor technical corrections.
Transportation Department
This final rule clarifies that FRA's Office of the Chief Counsel has discretion to decline or dismiss a violation, such as a technical violation where challenged conduct does not raise a practical safety issue.
Justice Department
With the issuance of this final rule, which constitutes a final order, the Acting Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice places drug products containing marijuana that have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act ("CSA"). This action is required to satisfy the responsibility of the Administrator under the CSA to place a drug in the schedule he deems most appropriate to carry out United States obligations under the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961. In general, this final rule applies to marijuana as defined in the CSA, marijuana extracts, and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol and other compounds derived from the marijuana plant (other than the mature stalks and seeds) that falls outside the definition of hemp, to the extent that any of these are included in an FDA-approved drug product or are subject to a state-issued license to manufacture, distribute, and/or dispense marijuana or products containing marijuana for medical purposes ("state medical marijuana license"). Also consistent therewith, this final rule adds such drugs to the list of substances that may only be imported or exported pursuant to a permit. This final rule also establishes an expedited registration process under 21 CFR part 1301 for entities holding state medical marijuana licenses, enabling such entities to engage in the manufacture, distribution, and/or dispensing of marijuana for medical purposes under federal law consistent with the requirements of the Single Convention.
Justice Department
This is notice that the Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA") will hold a hearing with respect to the proposed rescheduling of marijuana into schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act beginning June 29, 2026. The proposed rescheduling of marijuana was initially proposed in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published in the Federal Register on May 21, 2024. In accordance with Executive Order 14370, DEA is completing this process in the most expeditious manner in accordance with Federal law.
Justice Department
The Department of Justice published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register on May 21, 2024, which proposed to transfer marijuana from schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act to schedule III. The Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA") published a notice of hearing on the proposed rule in the Federal Register on August 29, 2024. Upon further review, DEA is withdrawing the notice of hearing and terminating the pending hearing proceedings. As directed by Executive Order 14370, DEA has determined that the most expeditious manner of completing the rulemaking process in accordance with Federal law is to terminate the pending hearing proceedings and initiate new hearing proceedings. DEA is publishing a new notice of hearing elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register.
Commerce Department
NMFS is implementing Framework Adjustment 19 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and Framework Adjustment 7 to the Bluefish FMP (together the "Recreational Measures Setting Process Framework") that make limited revisions to the process for setting recreational management measures and recreational accountability measures for summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, and bluefish.
Commerce Department
NMFS announces the implementation of Framework Adjustment 18 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP). This framework modifies exemptions to the minimum mesh size requirements in the commercial summer flounder fishery. The purpose of this action is to increase operational flexibility for the commercial fishing industry.
Homeland Security Department
This document amends U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect an extension of emergency import restrictions on certain archaeological and ethnological material from Afghanistan, which were originally imposed in CBP Decision 22-04. The regulations are also being updated to refer specifically to the material being restricted in a manner consistent with CBP's other listed cultural property restrictions. The CBP regulations are being amended to reflect this updated language, as well as this extension of import restrictions through April 28, 2029.
SEC — regulates stock markets and protects investors
Public companies no longer have to disclose as much about their financial risks and environmental exposure. Investors have less information.
Transportation Department
This rule removes thirteen unnecessary and outdated sections throughout FRA's regulations referencing the approval of information collection requirements by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
OSHA — sets and enforces workplace safety standards
OSHA can conduct fewer unannounced safety inspections at dangerous workplaces. Companies get less enforcement scrutiny.
Transportation Department
This rule eliminates the Federal requirement that defines the process a track owner must follow when scheduling the evaluation of bridges with no load capacity determination. The requirement was intended as a transitional measure to phase in compliance after the bridge safety regulations became effective and is no longer necessary because the regulations have been in effect for almost 15 years and the transitional period for compliance has ended.
CMS — administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the ACA
Hospitals are no longer required to publicly disclose their prices. Patients can no longer easily compare costs across facilities.
Interior Department
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a 12-month finding on a petition to list the Temblor legless lizard (Anniella alexanderae) as an endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The Temblor legless lizard inhabits the eastern foothills of the Temblor and Diablo ranges of California, along with adjacent portions of the San Joaquin Valley floor. After a thorough review of the best available scientific and commercial information, we find that listing the Temblor legless lizard as an endangered or threatened species is not warranted at this time. However, we ask the public to submit to us at any time any new information relevant to the status of the Temblor legless lizard or its habitat.
Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is proposing to approve Virginia's Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) partial permit program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). After reviewing the CCR permit program application submitted by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ), EPA has preliminarily determined that Virginia's partial CCR permit program meets the standard for approval under RCRA. If approved, Virginia's CCR permit program will operate in lieu of the Federal CCR program, with the exception of the specific provisions noted below. EPA is seeking comment on this proposal during a 60-day public comment period and will be holding a hybrid public hearing on EPA's preliminary approval of Virginia's partial CCR permit program.
Consumer Product Safety Commission
In 2010, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission or CPSC) published a consumer product safety standard for full-size baby cribs under section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA). The standard incorporated by reference ASTM F1169-10, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Full-Size Baby Cribs, with modifications. In 2019, the standard was updated to incorporate by reference ASTM F1169-19. The CPSIA sets forth a process for updating mandatory standards for durable infant or toddler products that are based on a voluntary standard, when a voluntary standards organization revises the standard. Consistent with the CPSIA update process, this direct final rule updates the mandatory standard for full-size baby cribs to incorporate by reference ASTM's 2025 version of the voluntary standard.
Commerce Department
By this rule, Commerce is updating and amending its regulations implementing the Helping American Victims Afflicted by Neurological Attacks (HAVANA) Act of 2021. This action will ensure statutory conformity, clarify and improve Commerce's regulations, and promote inter-agency uniformity without diminishing any substantive requirements, entitlements, or obligations established by the HAVANA Act.
Treasury Department
This document contains final regulations providing that amounts paid to a member of an Indian Tribe as remuneration for services performed in a fishing rights-related activity may be treated as compensation for purposes of applying the limits on qualified retirement plan benefits and contributions. These regulations affect participants, beneficiaries, sponsors, and administrators of Tribal plans.
Commerce Department
NMFS announces that the Commonwealth of Virginia is transferring a portion of its 2026 commercial summer flounder quota to the State of New Jersey. This adjustment to the 2026 fishing year quota is necessary to comply with the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP) quota transfer provisions. This announcement informs the public of the revised 2026 commercial quotas for Virginia and New Jersey.
Justice Department
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is establishing a specific listing and DEA Controlled Substances Code Number (drug code) for 6,6,9-trimethyl-3-pentyl-6a,7,8,9,10,10a-hexahydro-6H- benzo[c]chromen-1-ol (also known as hexahydrocannabinol, and HHC) in schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Although hexahydrocannabinol is not specifically listed in schedule I of the CSA with its own unique drug code, it is a schedule I controlled substances in the United States under drug code 7370 because it meets the definition of tetrahydrocannabinols, a schedule I hallucinogen. Therefore, DEA is simply amending the schedule I hallucinogenic substances list to separately include hexahydrocannabinol.
Transportation Department
This action modifies the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Nenana Municipal Airport, Nenana, AK, to accommodate revisions to the airport's instrument approach procedures (IAP). This action supports the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.
Veterans Affairs Department
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is withdrawing a document published in the Federal Register on December 17, 2024, that requested public comment on VA's proposal to revise its medical regulations to allow VA to initiate a waiver request for debt accumulated from health care copayments on behalf of veterans in certain circumstances and to remove the requirement that veterans submit VA Form 5655 when seeking a waiver of copayment debt. VA is withdrawing the proposed rule because VA has determined the proposed regulation is no longer necessary.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of the Willamette River. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by fireworks displays on the Willamette River on May 22, 2026, and May 30, 2026. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Columbia River, or their designated representative.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard will enforce the security zone for the Portland Rose Festival on the Willamette River in Portland, OR, from noon on June 2, 2026 through noon on June 8, 2026. This action is necessary to ensure the security of vessels participating in the 2026 Portland Rose Festival on the Willamette River during the event. Our regulation for the Portland Rose Festival Security Zone on the Willamette River, identifies the regulated area. During the enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the Security Zone without permission from the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of the Hudson River in the vicinity of Pier 66, New York City, Manhattan, NY. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with the Hudson Tunnel Project construction activities. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, New York, or their designated representative.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard will enforce a special local regulation for the Miami Beach Air and Sea Show from May 22, 2026, through May 24, 2026, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Seventh Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in Miami Beach, FL. During the enforcement periods, the operator, no person or vessel may enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the regulated area unless authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander or a designated representative.
Justice Department
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes to define the term "willfully" in Department of Justice ("Department") regulations that implement the Gun Control Act.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, MD. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created during an Air Show. This rulemaking prohibits persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Maryland-National Capital Region, or a designated representative.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is amending a special local regulation for certain waters of the Patapsco River, in Baltimore, MD by adding a new period during which this regulation would be subject to enforcement. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during the 3rd and 4th weeks of June, during Fleet Week events. This rule prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area during this enforcement period unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region or the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.
Justice Department
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes to remove Department of Justice ("Department") regulations regarding the Youth Handgun Safety Act. If finalized, this rule would remove the requirement that federal firearms licensees who deliver handguns to non-licensees post signs and provide written notice regarding the Act's provisions to each handgun purchaser.
Justice Department
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations to clarify that federal firearms licensees ("FFLs") may lawfully import frames, receivers, or barrels that may be used on both sporting and non-sporting firearms ("dual-use frames, receivers, or barrels") if, at the time imported, there is an identified firearm sporting configuration for the frame, receiver, or barrel. Further, once the frame, receiver, or barrel is in the United States, a dual-use frame, receiver, or barrel may be used to assemble a sporting, non- sporting, or National Firearms Act ("NFA") firearm, provided assembling such firearm complies with other federal firearms laws.
Justice Department
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations for transporting firearms registered under the National Firearms Act ("NFA") in interstate or foreign commerce. ATF proposes to no longer require that persons transporting certain NFA firearms within the United States for short-term purposes (365 days or fewer) submit notice to ATF and await approval before transporting; and that persons transporting certain NFA firearms within the United States for long-term purposes (more than 365 days) or for permanent relocation would no longer have to await approval after submitting notice before transporting.
Justice Department
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations to authorize federal firearms licensees ("FFLs" or "licensees") to generate, maintain, and store records in an electronic record-keeping system.
Justice Department
Federal law permits federal firearms licensees ("FFLs") to transfer firearms to a person residing in the same state but who does not appear in person. These are "non-over-the-counter" ("NOTC") sales. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations on NOTC sales. These proposed changes would remove restrictions limiting this option to background check-exempt transfers. The proposed rule would permit FFLs to conduct NOTC transfers while complying with background check requirements and adds remote identity proofing and electronic notices to chief law enforcement officers. These changes would provide greater flexibility for individuals lawfully purchasing firearms.
Justice Department
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations to update the definitions of "adjudicated as a mental defective" and "committed to a mental institution."
Justice Department
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations to authorize spouses to file a joint application to make, transfer or receive, and register a firearm under the National Firearms Act ("NFA"). If the joint application is approved, both spouses would have a joint right to make or possess the firearm(s), and transferring the firearm(s) between the registered spouses would not constitute a further transfer within the meaning of the NFA, thus not requiring a transfer application.
Health and Human Services Department
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying the external condom for anal intercourse or vaginal intercourse into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for classification of the external condom for anal intercourse or vaginal intercourse. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices, in part by reducing regulatory burdens.
Federal Labor Relations Authority
The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) is correcting a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on April 23, 2026. The final rule established procedural regulations for the Administrative False Claims Act (AFCA) at the FLRA. The AFCA is at 31 U.S.C. 3801 through 3812. The AFCA requires the promulgation of rules and regulations necessary to implement the AFCA.
Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of North Carolina, through the North Carolina Division of Air Quality (NCDAQ), on October 1, 2024. The revision seeks to remove North Carolina's vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) program from North Carolina's SIP which covers 19 counties. EPA is proposing to approve this change as it will not interfere with any applicable requirement concerning attainment and reasonable further progress or any other applicable requirement of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act).
Treasury Department
This document provides a notice of public hearing on the notice of proposed rules for electronic furnishing of payee statements by brokers with respect to digital asset sales.
Health and Human Services Department
By this interim final rule ("IFR"), the Department of Health and Human Services ("Department") is revising the Department's regulations implementing section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act ("section 504") to extend the compliance dates for the requirements for web content and mobile application ("app") accessibility that were adopted on May 9, 2024. The compliance date for recipients with fifteen (15) or more employees is extended from May 11, 2026, to May 11, 2027. The compliance date for recipients with fewer than fifteen (15) employees is extended from May 10, 2027, to May 10, 2028.
Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reconsidering the Tier 4 criteria pollutant standards for new motor vehicles promulgated within the final rule entitled "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles." This reconsideration will occur in two separate, but coordinated, rulemakings. In this Part 1 rulemaking, the EPA is proposing to amend the phase-in schedule for the Tier 4 criteria pollutant standards for certain vehicles to address changing circumstances and feasibility concerns. These amendments, if finalized, would extend the Tier 3 standards for certain vehicles to model years (MYs) 2027 and 2028 such that the Tier 4 standards for these vehicles would phase in starting with MY 2029. The EPA is also proposing other changes to the test protocols used to evaluate emissions performance for certification and related regulatory issues. Potential amendments to the Tier 4 standards and other program elements will be proposed separately in a future Part 2 rulemaking.
Surface Transportation Board
The Board's regulations pertaining to the filing of pleadings prohibit the filing of a reply to a reply. The Board is considering whether to modify its regulations or practices to allow replies to replies (and if so, to what extent) and seeks comments on how the Board's regulations on such filings would best promote fairness, efficiency, and predictability for all parties that appear in proceedings before the Board.
Interior Department
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are reclassifying the rough popcornflower (Plagiobothrys hirtus) from endangered to threatened (downlist) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). This action is based on our evaluation of the best scientific and commercial data available, which indicates that the species' status has improved such that it is not in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range, but that it is still likely to become so within the foreseeable future. We also finalize protective regulations under the authority of section 4(d) of the Act that are necessary and advisable to provide for the conservation of this species.
Federal Communications Commission
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) takes action to reinforce the success and integrity of the E-Rate program by establishing a competitive bidding portal and document repository to strengthen the E-Rate program's competitive bidding rules as well as other actions to simplify and streamline program processes and procedures for E-Rate participants. In addition, the Commission adopts changes to streamline and simplify the E-Rate program while maintaining the integrity of the program and grant an Order on Reconsideration. These actions will provide greater transparency into the applicants' competitive bidding and bid evaluation and selection processes, and protect the program against waste, fraud, and abuse.
Homeland Security Department
This document amends U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect an extension of import restrictions on certain categories of archaeological and ethnological material of the Republic of T[uuml]rkiye (T[uuml]rkiye), which were originally imposed by CBP Decision Number 21-09. The CBP regulations are being amended to reflect this extension through March 24, 2031.
Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving portions of Illinois' 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard) Moderate nonattainment area State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal for the Chicago and the Metro East St. Louis areas. The portions being approved are the reasonable further progress (RFP) demonstration, including the associated motor vehicle emissions budgets for 2023; the motor vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) program; the nonattainment new source review (NNSR) program; and the updated 2017 base year emissions inventories. The EPA is approving these portions of the State's SIP submittal pursuant to section 110 and part D of the Clean Air Act (CAA), and the EPA's regulations. The EPA is also finding adequate and approving the 2023 motor vehicle emissions budgets (budgets) for the Chicago and Metro East St. Louis Moderate ozone nonattainment RFP demonstration included in this SIP submittal. The EPA proposed to approve this action on February 12, 2026, and received no adverse comments.
Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving under the Clean Air Act (CAA) a request from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) to revise the Indiana State Implementation Plan (SIP) to incorporate revisions to nitrogen oxides (NO<INF>X</INF>) emissions monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for new and existing large non-Electric Generating Units (non-EGUs) affected by the NO<INF>X</INF> SIP Call. This SIP revision would approve monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements that are permissible as alternatives under Federal rules for these sources for purposes of the NO<INF>X</INF> SIP Call.
Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to determine that the Portola nonattainment area in Plumas County, California, attained the 2012 annual fine particulate matter ("PM<INF>2.5</INF>") national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS or "standard") by the December 31, 2025 "Serious" area attainment date. This proposed determination is based on ambient air quality monitoring data from 2023 through 2025. We are also proposing to make a clean data determination (CDD) based on the 2023 through 2025 data. If we finalize this CDD, certain Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements that apply to the Portola nonattainment area will be suspended for so long as the area continues to meet the 2012 annual PM<INF>2.5</INF> NAAQS. The area would remain designated nonattainment for the 2012 annual PM<INF>2.5</INF> NAAQS, unless and until the State submits, and EPA approves, a redesignation request and maintenance plan for the area. We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action.
Environmental Protection Agency
The State of Alaska (Alaska or the State) has applied to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA or the Agency) for final authorization of its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended (RCRA). The EPA has reviewed Alaska's application and made a tentative determination that Alaska's hazardous waste program satisfies all requirements for final authorization. Thus, the EPA expects to grant final authorization for the State to operate its program subject to the limitations on its authority retained by the EPA in accordance with RCRA, including the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984 (HSWA). If the EPA issues a final approval of Alaska's hazardous waste program, Alaska's program will operate in lieu of the Federal hazardous waste program. The EPA will retain jurisdiction and authority to implement RCRA in Indian country and areas of exclusive Federal jurisdiction in Alaska. Alaska's application for final authorization is available for public review and comment until July 2, 2026. If sufficient public interest is demonstrated, the EPA will hold a public hearing on the application June 25, 2026. The EPA intends to publish a final determination in the Federal Register within 90 days of this tentative determination.
Agriculture Department
This notice directs that a referendum be conducted among eligible producers and importers of highbush blueberries to determine whether they favor continuance of the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) regulations regarding the National highbush blueberry research and promotion program.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation for certain waters of the St. Mary's River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters located at Piney Point, MD, during a two-day, high-speed, power boat demonstration event on June 06, 2026, and June 07, 2026. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region or their designated representative.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is proposing to amend its safety zones for fireworks displays in the USCG East District by adding safety zones for three recurring events and amending one recurring event located in the Virginia Captain of the Port Zone. This Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) would provide for the safety of life on the navigable waters at the confluence of the James River and the Appomattox River, on the Hampton River, on the East River, and on the Elizabeth River at Town Point Reach during firework displays which are typically held on each of those rivers annually.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within an 800-foot radius of a fireworks barge in the Laguna Madre. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Corpus Christi, or their designated representative.
Treasury Department
This document contains proposed rules that would amend the regulations regarding excepted benefits under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Internal Revenue Code, and the Public Health Service Act to establish certain fertility benefits as a new category of limited excepted benefits. Excepted benefits are generally exempt from the market requirements that were added to those laws by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the No Surprises Act, and certain other Federal laws specifically related to group health plans and group and individual health insurance coverage.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission or CFTC) is proposing to amend its interest rate swap clearing requirement regulations adopted under applicable provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) to address the transition from the Canadian Dollar Offered Rate (CDOR) to the Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average (CORRA), and the transition from the Mexican Interbank Equilibrium Interest Rate (la Tasa de Inter[eacute]s Interbancaria de Equilibrio, or TIIE by its Spanish acronym) to the Overnight TIIE Funding Rate (TIIE de Fondeo or F-TIIE), as benchmark reference rates for interest rate swaps denominated, respectively, in Canadian dollars (CAD) and Mexican pesos (MXN). These transitions are part of an ongoing global effort by market participants, benchmark administrators, regulators, and others to shift away from reliance on certain interbank offered rates (IBORs) that are, or are expected to become, unavailable as benchmark reference rates, and increase adoption of alternative reference rates, which are predominantly overnight, nearly risk-free reference rates (RFRs). The proposed amendments would revise the set of interest rate swaps that are required to be submitted for clearing, pursuant to the CEA and the Commission's regulations, to a derivatives clearing organization (DCO) that is registered under the CEA (registered DCO) or a DCO that has been exempted from such registration (exempt DCO). Among other things, the proposed amendments would modify the Commission's interest rate swap clearing requirement to reflect the market transitions from CAD CDOR to CAD CORRA and from MXN TIIE to MXN F-TIIE.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for a fireworks display on May 12, 2026, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the USCG East District identifies the regulated area for this event in Philadelphia, PA. During the enforcement period, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
Securities and Exchange Commission
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is adopting technical amendments to correct an outdated cross-reference in its rules relating to locking and crossing quotations, and to correct an outdated cross-reference in its rules delegating authority to the Commission's staff to grant certain exemptions.
Homeland Security Department
This document provides notification of substantive rules issued by the Coast Guard that were made temporarily effective but expired before they could be published in the Federal Register. This document lists temporary safety zones, security zones, and special local regulations, all of limited duration and for which timely publication in the Federal Register was not possible. This document also announces notifications of enforcement for existing reoccurring regulations that we issued but were unable to be published before the enforcement period ended.
Homeland Security Department
This document provides notification of substantive rules issued by the Coast Guard that were made temporarily effective but expired before they could be published in the Federal Register. This document lists temporary safety zones, security zones, and special local regulations, all of limited duration and for which timely publication in the Federal Register was not possible. This document also announces notifications of enforcement for existing reoccurring regulations that we issued but were unable to be published before the enforcement period ended.
Homeland Security Department
This document provides notification of substantive rules issued by the Coast Guard that were made temporarily effective but expired before they could be published in the Federal Register. This document lists temporary safety zones, security zones, and special local regulations, all of limited duration and for which timely publication in the Federal Register was not possible. This document also announces notifications of enforcement for existing reoccurring regulations that we issued but were unable to be published before the enforcement period ended.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is establishing two permanent safety zones to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by commercial spaceflight activities. The permanent safety zones are located in navigable waters of South Bay, TX and in navigable waters of the Gulf of America. This rule prohibits persons and vessels from being in the safety zones during scheduled launches, unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Corpus Christi (COTP) or a designated representative.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for certain navigable waters of the Ohio River. The SLR is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a rowing event. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP), Ohio Valley or their designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish minor changes to a Special Local Regulation (SLR) for certain navigable waters of the Columbia River. The SLRs are needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards from the associated marine events. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Columbia River. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters on the Keweenaw Waterway in Hancock, MI. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with the Bridgefest Regatta Fireworks Display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Marine Safety Unit Duluth, or their designated representative.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of Rainy Lake. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards on these navigable waters near Ranier Beach Park, Ranier, MN created by a fireworks display on August 8, 2026. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Marine Safety Unit Duluth. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Surface Transportation Board
The Board is revising its previously issued final rule, which implemented the annual inflationary adjustments to the Board's civil monetary penalties, to conform to guidance subsequently received from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). As revised, the final rule reflects no cost-of-living adjustment for 2026.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is proposing to revise its existing regulation to add a new recurring Special Local Regulation (SLR) for certain navigable waters of Sandusky Bay. The SLR is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created during a swim event in Sandusky Bay. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from transiting the regulated area unless specifically authorized by Captain of the Port, Sector Detroit. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for certain navigable waters of Lake Erie. The SLR is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created during an overnight sailboat race beginning June 5, 2026, and ending the morning of June 6, 2026. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Detroit or their designated representative.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is making technical amendments to its regulations by reorganizing a single table of safety zones into two tables organized by geographic location and correspondingly renumbering the safety zones in the new table. We also are reformatting the tables for clarity and consistency. This action is part of an administrative update to streamline the regulation, improve readability, and support internal data tracking. There are no changes to the substantive content, event dates, times, or locations of the safety zones.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is proposing to revise its existing regulation to add a new recurring Special Local Regulation (SLR) for certain navigable waters of Lake Erie. The SLR is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created during an overnight sailboat race. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from transiting within 100 yards of the racing vessels unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Detroit. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within a 100-yard radius of the center span of the Mackinac Bridge. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from a marine event involving swimmers under the bridge. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Northern Great Lakes. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Treasury Department
Pursuant to an Executive order, the Department of the Treasury (Treasury), Bureau of the Fiscal Service (Fiscal Service) is conducting a review of existing regulations, with the goal of reducing regulatory burden by revoking existing regulations that meet the criteria set forth in the Executive order. In support of that objective, this direct final rule streamlines title 31 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) by removing regulations that are no longer necessary or no longer have any current or future applicability.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the Superior 4th of July Fireworks Display on July 4, 2026, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for recurring safety zones within the Captain of the Port Duluth Zone identifies the regulated area for this event in Superior, WI. During the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
Agriculture Department
The United States Department of Agriculture (Department), Forest Service (Forest Service or Agency), is proposing to amend its land use regulations to exempt administrative site leases from the regulations for special uses. The purpose of this deregulatory action is to better align Forest Service leasing activities with private real estate market practices.
Personnel Management Office
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposes to amend its regulations governing the critical position pay authority to establish level I of the Executive Schedule as the default maximum critical pay rate, with higher rates subject to written approval by the Director of OPM; eliminate non-statutory caps and approval criteria; address the use of service agreements; clarify reductions or terminations of critical position pay are not adverse actions or subject to grievance or appeal rights; and clarify the treatment of critical pay rates as basic pay. This proposed rule simplifies and better aligns OPM's regulations with governing law and delegated authority.
Transportation Department
This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference an updated edition of industry standard ASTM F2767, Standard Specification for Electrofusion Type Polyamide-12 Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyamide-12 Pipe and Tubing for Gas Distribution. This updated standard will maintain or improve public safety, prevent regulatory confusion, reduce compliance burdens on stakeholders, and satisfy a mandate in the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) of 1995.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations to address the financial criteria used to determine whether a utilization facility that is useful in the conduct of research and development activities is licensed as a commercial facility under section 103, "Commercial Licenses," of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, or as a research and development facility under section 104, "Medical Therapy and Research and Development." This rulemaking revises the NRC's regulations to be consistent with the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act, enacted on January 14, 2019, and the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy Act of 2024, enacted on July 9, 2024.
Transportation Department
This rule updates FRA's railroad safety enforcement procedures and rules of practice to require electronic service of documents. This rule also establishes procedures to implement new authority regarding civil penalties for alleged Federal railroad safety violations. Finally, this rule makes other necessary administrative updates, such as correcting addresses.
Commerce Department
By this rule, NIST removes its regulations establishing fellowships in laboratory standardization and testing for foreign citizens of "other American republics." This action is necessary because no statute specifically requires or contemplates the promulgation of these regulations and because there has not been any active program under these regulations in decades. The removal of these regulations will streamline the Code of Federal Regulations, thereby promoting administrative simplicity and efficiency, and also reprioritize U.S. interests.
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA is issuing significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs) and are also subject to an Order issued by EPA pursuant to TSCA. The SNURs require persons to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing the manufacture (defined by statute to include import) or processing of any of these chemical substances for an activity that is designated as a significant new use in the SNUR. The required notification initiates EPA's evaluation of the conditions of that use for that chemical substance. In addition, the manufacture or processing for the significant new use may not commence until EPA has conducted a review of the required notification; made an appropriate determination regarding that notification; and taken such actions as required by that determination.
Federal Trade Commission
Please take notice that the Federal Trade Commission ("Commission") received a petition for rulemaking from Animal Rescuers for Change and has published that petition online at https:// www.regulations.gov. The Commission invites written comments concerning the petition. Publication of this petition is pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure and does not affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.
Justice Department
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations to make clear that when individuals complete ATF forms for firearms or explosives, they should select their biological sex under the question on "sex."
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the "CFTC") and the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") (collectively, "we" or the "Commissions") are proposing to amend Form PF, the confidential reporting form for certain SEC-registered investment advisers to private funds, including those that also are registered with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator (a "CPO") or a commodity trading advisor (a "CTA"). The proposed amendments would eliminate certain filing and reporting obligations, streamline certain requirements, and make corrections and other revisions. The proposed amendments are designed to eliminate certain burdens, among other things.
Transportation Department
This action proposes to establish United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes T-583 and T-585 in Texas. The FAA is proposing this action in support of new air traffic procedures scheduled for implementation at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is proposing to amend the location of a safety zone for certain navigable waters of Henderson Harbor, NY, that is contained in a table of recurring events for the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes Zone, to correct the coordinates. The coordinates that the Coast Guard previously received were inaccurate. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a fireworks display. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Eastern Great Lakes (COTP). We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Securities and Exchange Commission
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is proposing amendments to allow companies to file semiannual reports on new Form 10-S in lieu of quarterly reports on Form 10-Q to meet their interim reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act"). The Commission is also proposing changes to the financial statement requirements of Regulation S-X to facilitate semiannual reporting and to simplify rules regarding the age of financial statements.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for certain waters of the Bush River and Otter Point Creek, in Maryland, between Perryman and Edgewood. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters, located at Edgewood, MD, during a high-speed power boat race on May 16, 2026, and May 17, 2026. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Maryland-National Capital Region (COTP), or a designated representative.
Health and Human Services Department
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is issuing a proposed rule to modify certain terminology in Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to comply with Executive Order (E.O.) 14168, "Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government," issued on January 20, 2025. Specifically, this proposed rule, if finalized, will remove the term "gender" wherever it appears and either replace it with the term "sex," or delete reference to gender, as applicable, along with other editorial changes to improve readability.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard proposes revising regulations for a special local regulation (SLR) established to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards inherent in a recurring sailboat race with a starting point on navigable waters of the Narragansett Bay, in Newport, RI. These revisions would modify the precise location of the starting point and make other changes. As under the current rule, non-participating persons and vessels would be prohibited from being in the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Southeastern New England. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard will enforce a special local regulation for the Fort Lauderdale Air Show event from May 8, 2026, through May 10, 2026, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during marine events. During the enforcement periods, no person or vessel may enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the regulated area unless authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander or a designated representative.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary moving safety zone for the navigable waters surrounding Key West, Florida. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with the Key West Paddle Classic event. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Key West, or their designated representative.
Health and Human Services Department
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying the corneal storage medium with preservatives including antifungals into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for classification of the corneal storage medium with preservatives including antifungals. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices, in part by reducing regulatory burdens.
Health and Human Services Department
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying the circulating tumor cell enrichment device into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for classification of the circulating tumor cell enrichment device. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices, in part by reducing regulatory burdens.
Health and Human Services Department
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying the device to preserve and stabilize relative abundances of microbial nucleic acids in clinical samples into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for classification of the device to preserve and stabilize relative abundances of microbial nucleic acids in clinical samples. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices, in part by reducing regulatory burdens.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a special local regulation (SLR) for certain navigable waters of the Neuse and Trent Rivers near New Bern, NC. The SLR is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards during annual raft races in New Bern, NC. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, North Carolina. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Justice Department
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") is amending Department of Justice explosives regulations on importing plastic explosives by removing the requirement to submit the required attestation in triplicate.
Justice Department
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") is amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations to require that a National Instant Criminal Background Check System background check be performed as part of the approval process to make a National Firearms Act ("NFA") firearm. ATF already conducts such background checks as part of its processing and this amendment to the regulation simply ensures that the regulations addressing NFA processes are consistent with the statutory requirements.
Justice Department
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes to amend Department of Justice ("Department") regulations establishing records retention periods for federal firearms licensees' ("FFLs" or "licensees") acquisition and disposition ("A&D") records, and the retention period for records the National Tracing Center ("NTC") receives. Specifically, ATF is proposing these records be retained for a specific period rather than indefinitely, and is considering either 20 or 30 years for the specified period. ATF is also proposing a brief retention period for forms used to facilitate private-party transfers or to conduct voluntary firearm handlers checks.
Justice Department
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations to update the procedure for transferring machine guns between qualified manufacturers, importers, or dealers. Specifically, the proposed rule would simplify the regulatory requirements for such machine gun transfers pursuant to requests to demonstrate firearms to a government entity or due to a licensee discontinuing business. The proposed changes would allow the implementing regulations to more closely mirror the statutory authority provided by the Gun Control Act.
Justice Department
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") is amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations in response to the Supreme Court's decision in Garland v. Cargill. The Supreme Court held that ATF exceeded its statutory authority in its December 2018 final rule titled "Bump-Stock-Type Devices" by classifying a bump stock as a "machine gun" because a semi-automatic rifle equipped with a non-mechanical bump-stock-type device is not a "machine gun" under the National Firearms Act. Accordingly, ATF is removing from the three regulatory definitions of "machine gun" the two sentences that incorporated bump stocks into those definitions.
Justice Department
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations to clarify that the term "business premises" includes properties that adjoin each other; or that are adjacent to each other and adjoin the same parking lot, sidewalk, or road.
Justice Department
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") is amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations to allow federal firearms licensees ("FFLs") that are transferring a firearm to another FFL to verify the transferee FFL's license through ATF's publicly available "FFL eZ Check" system, as an alternative to the current requirement to obtain a certified copy of the transferee's license. Additionally, because the eZ Check system is accessible, free to use, and updated regularly, this rule removes the now-unnecessary provision that allows a transferor to rely on a certified list provided by a multi-licensed organization for up to 45 days to make transfers to licensees operated by such organization.
Justice Department
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations to clarify that a person engaged in the business of dealing, importing, or manufacturing firearms regulated under the National Firearms Act must pay a special (occupational) tax ("SOT") for each business activity conducted at the same location. However, they are not required to pay a tax for each license they have at that location if the licenses are for the same type of business activity. The rule proposes clarifying that licensees pay one SOT per business activity (manufacturing, importing, or dealing).
Transportation Department
This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference an updated edition of industry standard ASTM F1973, Standard Specification for Factory Assembled Anodeless Risers and Transition Fittings in Polyethylene (PE) and Polyamide (PA11) and Polyamide 12 (PA12) Fuel Gas Distribution Systems. This updated standard will maintain or improve public safety, prevent regulatory confusion, reduce compliance burdens on stakeholders, and satisfy a mandate in the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) of 1995.
Justice Department
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") is proposing to revise regulations implementing the "engaged in the business" definition from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act ("BSCA"). Although Congress defined that term in BSCA, the Department of Justice ("Department") provided additional definitions in its implementing regulations to further define terms within the statutory definition and to include examples of covered activities that established rebuttable presumptions of being engaged in the business of dealing in firearms. This rule proposes to remove those changes. ATF has determined that the changes have not shown the expected impact on federal firearms licensee applications, administrative licensing actions, civil forfeitures, or other anticipated effects.
Justice Department
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations to clarify when a state's firearms-related permit meets the requirements under the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended, as an alternative to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System check and includes minor changes to ensure that the regulatory language adheres closely to the language used in the statute.
Justice Department
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations to remove the requirement that a copy of all applications to make or transfer a firearm subject to the National Firearms Act, and the specified form for responsible persons, as applicable, be forwarded to the chief law enforcement officer of the locality in which the applicant/transferee or responsible person is located.
Justice Department
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") is proposing to amend Department of Justice ("Department") regulations to remove the existing, outdated list of proscribed countries from which ATF denies applications to permanently import defense articles and services and update it to reference a Department of State list of proscribed countries. The rule also proposes to remove the list of former Soviet countries from which ATF currently denies applications to permanently import most firearms and ammunition, leaving only the Russian Federation as the proscribed country of origin for these imports.
Commerce Department
NMFS proposes to implement management measures described in Amendment 58B to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf (FMP) (Amendment 58B). For the deep-water grouper (DWG) complex, this proposed rule would revise the catch limits, set a recreational annual catch limit (ACL), and revise the recreational accountability measure (AM). Amendment 58B would also revise the status determination criteria and sector allocations for the DWG complex. The purpose of this proposed rule and Amendment 58B is to update catch levels, management measures, and sector allocations for the DWG complex consistent with the best scientific information available.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for a fireworks display at "The Wharf DC," in Washington, DC, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Maryland-National Capital Region, or their designated representative.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for waters of the Delaware River, in Camden, NJ, for a clay shoot aboard the Battleship New Jersey on May 7, 2026, or on a rain date of May 11, 2026. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the clay shoot. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay (COTP).
Transportation Department
Airlines must provide a one-page document summarizing your rights when traveling. This promotes awareness about what you can expect from airlines regarding delays or cancellations.
Energy Department
The requirement for bridge load capacity evaluations has been removed, reflecting that safety standards have already been met. This change simplifies procedures for those maintaining railway infrastructure.
Transportation Department
Proposed changes to air navigation paths will streamline travel routes around Williston, North Dakota. This aims to improve flight efficiencies in the area.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is creating a safety zone for fireworks events on the Chicago River. This helps ensure that everyone can enjoy the fireworks without safety concerns.
Treasury Department
New regulations are being published related to trade with Venezuela, which could change prices and the availability of some products you may purchase. This could mean spending more on those items.
Transportation Department
New airspace rules over New Bedford are being proposed to improve flight safety and management. Changes could affect how and when planes fly in that area.
International Trade Commission
The International Trade Commission is proposing new rules that require parties in trade investigations to disclose financial interests. This is intended to make the process more transparent and fair.
Commerce Department
Changes to trade rules are aimed at ensuring clear disclosure of ownership interests in trade investigations. This helps maintain fairness and transparency.
Labor Department
OSHA is revoking a standard related to open fires in marine terminals, which could help enhance safety in those workplaces. This change could benefit local communities as well.
Justice Department
The ATF is updating regulations about importing certain training ammunition. This mainly affects businesses dealing with firearms.
Federal Maritime Commission
The Federal Maritime Commission is updating its procedures for creating rules related to shipping and transportation. This may streamline processes but won't directly affect individual citizens much.
Transportation Department
The process for locomotive engineer certifications is being simplified. This means quicker and potentially safer training for engineers, improving train services.
Transportation Department
The definition of non-traversable curbs has been updated to allow higher train speeds. This could lead to quicker train journeys in specified areas.
Transportation Department
This rule proposes to change financial thresholds for notifying about pipeline construction, making it easier for operators to comply. It aims to enhance safety by ensuring proper notifications.
Justice Department
The ATF is defining terms for the import of defense items under new rules. This impacts businesses involved in defense products.
Transportation Department
Gas pipeline companies are being granted more time to submit their yearly safety reports to the government.
Justice Department
New definitions for firearm parts and components are being established for import regulations. This could affect how firearms are made and sold, potentially influencing costs.
Transportation Department
The government made corrections to offshore pipeline rules. This helps ensure these pipelines are monitored more effectively for safety.
Transportation Department
Changes have been made to simplify reporting requirements for pipeline operators. This change should help focus more attention on safety practices.
Transportation Department
The rules have been updated to make it easier for people to find interpretations of pipeline regulations. This aims to improve public access to safety information.
Treasury Department
More regulations concerning trade with Venezuela are being established, which could influence prices and availability of products you frequently buy. This might lead to higher costs.
Transportation Department
New procedures for issuing regulatory orders related to pipelines have been established. This aims to increase transparency in how safety decisions are made.
Transportation Department
New rules for vehicle data recorders are being delayed, meaning safety data collection improvements in cars won't happen as quickly, leaving some risks unaddressed.
Postal Regulatory Commission
Updates to reporting rules for the Postal Service may reshape how services are tracked and reported. Better tracking means you could get more reliable postal services.
Transportation Department
The government is getting rid of outdated rules about contracts for federal construction projects. This could help expedite construction and create job opportunities.
Homeland Security Department
A slow speed area is being set up on the Raritan River to protect construction workers. This helps ensure safety during the building process.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is enforcing safety zones for fireworks events in Chicago. This is to keep everyone safe during these public displays.
Homeland Security Department
A temporary security zone is being established on the Ohio River for a protected event. This means some public access will be limited for safety reasons.
Justice Department
The ATF proposes to simplify rules for converting temporary firearm imports to permanent status. This could make it easier for some dealers and collectors.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The CFTC's establishment of a new program to manage insider threats will impact how financial regulations are managed. This could lead to a more stable economy for all.
Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
Outdated references are being removed from postal regulations. This helps update and streamline postal services for better efficiency.
Transportation Department
New safety measures are being proposed for Diamond Aircraft planes to prevent doors from opening during flight. This focuses on passenger safety.
Transportation Department
The FAA is mandating detailed inspections for a specific issue on certain ATR airplanes. This aims to enhance passenger safety during flights.
Transportation Department
New safety requirements for Gulfstream planes are being proposed to fix potential electrical issues. This will help ensure safe operations for passengers flying on these aircraft.
Transportation Department
The FAA is requiring airlines to fix a problem with oxygen generator clamps on certain Airbus airplanes. This keeps flights safer for passengers.
Transportation Department
New rules for Boeing airplanes focus on detecting and addressing potential cracks in their structure. This ensures that safety remains a top priority for passengers.
Transportation Department
New safety updates require modifications for certain Airbus helicopters to prevent potential risks. This aims to enhance safety for everyone on board.
Transportation Department
This directive requires helicopter operators to check for potential cracks in certain models. It aims to improve safety for helicopter passengers.
Transportation Department
A proposal aims to fix a potential electrical issue in Pilatus airplanes to guarantee their safety. This is crucial for the reliability of flights using these aircraft.
Transportation Department
New airworthiness rules for certain Dassault airplanes will enhance safety measures. This action ensures that passengers are flying on well-maintained aircraft.
Treasury Department
The government is updating trade regulations for Belarus, which might change the price or availability of some items you buy in stores. This could impact your shopping experience.
Treasury Department
The Treasury Department is updating its rules on sanctions related to terrorism and drug trade. This mainly affects international trade, which might indirectly impact product availability.
Treasury Department
The rules around trade with the Democratic Republic of the Congo are being updated, which could impact prices or availability of certain goods. This might affect what you pay for some products.
Treasury Department
The Treasury is updating rules on sanctions related to harmful foreign activities. These changes mostly affect trade and economic regulations.
Treasury Department
The government is updating its regulations regarding trade with Iran, which could affect product availability or prices you see in stores. You may end up paying more for certain items as a result.
Transportation Department
This rule proposes to allow more welders to work on certain pipeline components, potentially improving construction and safety of pipelines. It aims for better operational efficiency.
Transportation Department
The government fixed wrong phone numbers in pipeline safety rules. This helps ensure that people can reach the right contacts for safety concerns in case of an emergency.
Transportation Department
A new restricted airspace is proposed around the President's residence in New York for security reasons. This helps ensure safety in the area but doesn’t affect daily life for most people.
Transportation Department
The removal of some track surface rules is aimed at enhancing train safety. This could lead to improved train service as unnecessary regulations are eliminated.
Transportation Department
This rule eliminates the need for specific markings on freight cars used for private or recreational purposes. This means less regulation for those operating these vehicles.
Justice Department
Changes in export regulations aim to clear up existing rules. This might streamline trade, affecting product availability and pricing at stores in the U.S.
Transportation Department
An old requirement about safety reporting has been removed. This update aims to simplify the regulatory process for gas companies.
Agriculture Department
The NCUA is simplifying rules regarding insurance for federally insured credit unions. This does not impact everyday citizens directly.
Transportation Department
The FAA is introducing new safety regulations for certain helicopters due to equipment issues. This is aimed at protecting passengers during flights.
Transportation Department
The FAA is proposing new safety measures for certain planes to ensure they are maintained properly. These changes aim to enhance passenger safety in air travel.
Transportation Department
Proposed regulations for certain helicopters are intended to enhance safety, which is important for all passengers flying in those aircraft.
Interior Department
The government is extending the time for public comments on rules for financial assurances in offshore leases. It does not directly affect everyday citizens.
Labor Department
Since 2021, the Department has not provided any regulatory guidance addressing joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA or Act) for the benefit of workers, employers, or its enforcement personnel. In this rulemaking, the Department proposes to clarify how to determine joint employer status under the FLSA in Part 791 of Title 29, where its joint employer regulations were located prior to 2021. Additionally, the Department is also proposing to amend provisions in its regulations implementing the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA) to provide that joint employer status under those laws be determined using the Department's FLSA analysis, as the FMLA and MSPA both incorporate the FLSA's employment definitions. This rulemaking is intended to provide clarity and a measure of uniformity for employers and employees in an area of the law where components of legislative, executive, and judicial branches--at both the federal and state levels--have presented widely varying tests and standards. In addition, the proposed rule offers a nationwide standard for use by the Department's investigators and law enforcement personnel that would not only ensure the evenhanded application of the Act in matters that often cross state and circuit lines but also preserve core consistency with the wide variety of potentially relevant judicial frameworks. The proposed rule intends to marshal the commonality between those approaches closest to the statute as construed by the courts and, in so doing, simplify the Department's enforcement of the law, reduce litigation, and provide a reliable and uniform analysis for workers and employers that ultimately applies and complements the core commonality between the various tests applied by the federal courts.
Commerce Department
New rules set limits on how much Pacific whiting can be caught in 2026, balancing fish populations and commercial fishing needs. This helps ensure sustainable seafood resources for everyone.
Transportation Department
The FAA wants to make sure certain Guimbal helicopters are safe by revising flight manuals. This is important because some helicopters had issues finding emergency signals, which could endanger lives.
Transportation Department
Proposed new safety rules for certain gliders will require inspections to ensure safe flying conditions, which may help prevent potential accidents.
Transportation Department
The FAA is updating rules regarding specific helicopter engines to ensure that certain parts are safe to use. This is to prevent any unsafe conditions that could lead to accidents.
Transportation Department
New safety requirements for a helicopter model are being set to improve safety. This helps ensure safer flights for everyone involved.
Labor Department
OSHA is holding two virtual public meetings in 2026 where they will discuss the U.S. position on updates to international chemical labeling standards (the UN's Globally Harmonized System). These are advisory/informational meetings — no regulatory change has been made yet. The public can attend and comment.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The CFTC has adopted a new official seal, marking a small administrative update. This change does not impact most citizens directly.
Transportation Department
The name of Palm Beach International Airport has been updated to reflect a new title, but this doesn't change flight operations or schedules. It's mainly a name adjustment.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
This regulatory update adjusts financial reporting rules for a specific French investment firm and does not involve any illicit drugs or controlled substances.
Transportation Department
The airspace regulations around Westfield, MA, are being updated, which mainly involves updating airport information. It won't change how you fly in that area.
Transportation Department
Updating airspace rules around Fort Knox is mainly a procedural change ensuring safety in local air operations, with no direct impact on most citizens.
Transportation Department
The creation of new airspace at Griffith Ranch primarily aims to support safe flights, with little direct effect on the daily lives of most people.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
This is an administrative update with no direct impact on most citizens.
Transportation Department
This regulation corrects previous airspace descriptions in Miami for safety and compliance. It is an administrative update with no direct impact on most citizens.
Transportation Department
The transportation agency is updating rules to remove outdated terms. This is an administrative update with no direct impact on most citizens.
Transportation Department
The Federal Railroad Administration made some updates to its safety regulations for state participation. They accidentally removed some important wording, but they're correcting it.
Environmental Protection Agency
The CFTC is finalizing new rules regarding its official seal. This change does not concern the general public directly.
Transportation Department
Amendments to the Class E airspace rules over Honesdale, PA, have been proposed due to changes in a local heliport. This does not directly affect most citizens.
Transportation Department
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain General Electric Company (GE) Model CF34-1A, CF34-3A, CF34- 3A1, CF34-3A2, and CF34-3B engines. This proposed AD was prompted by a dual engine power loss event and consequent manufacturer investigation, which revealed corrosion in the high-pressure compressor (HPC) case affecting the variable geometry (VG) system. This proposed AD would require performing certain restart tests and, depending on the results of the tests, additional actions. This proposed AD would also require performing a borescope inspection (BSI) of the HPC case for corrosion and, depending on the results, a VG system functional check for pressure evaluation. This proposed AD would also require, depending on inspection results, performing a force gage test on the feedback cable for tightness and a visual inspection of the VG system for obstruction and, if necessary, removal of the engine from service. This proposed AD would also require revising the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the existing engine maintenance manual to incorporate the VG system functional check. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Homeland Security Department
The Coast Guard is establishing temporary special local regulations and multiple security zones, and temporarily suspending certain anchorage grounds in New York Harbor, Sandy Hook Bay, and the Hudson River before, during, and after Sail 4th 250 events, the U.S. Navy's International Naval Review 250 and International Aerial Review, and Independence Day fireworks displays to be held between July 1, 2026 and July 9, 2026. These regulations are necessary to promote the safe navigation of vessels and the safety of life and property during these events.
Transportation Department
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain B/E Aerospace Fischer GmbH (B/E Aerospace Fischer) Medical Seats 230/305. This AD was prompted by a determination that certain medical seats that are certified for aft facing (AF) and forward facing (FF) installations have been delivered with an incorrect version of the swivel unit. This AD requires modification and reidentification of the affected medical seats. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Transportation Department
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-02-17, which applies to certain Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-70, S-70A, S-70C, S-70C(M), and S-70C(M1) helicopters. AD 2020-02-17 requires recurring visual and tap inspections of the tail rotor blade (TRB) and, depending on the results, replacing the TRB. Since the FAA issued AD 2020-02-17, it was determined additional helicopter models are affected by the unsafe condition. The manufacturer has developed a split pitch horn modification and a safety enhancement modification kit for the TRB. This proposed AD would continue to require the actions of AD 2020-02- 17, would expand the applicability, and would require modifying and re- identifying the TRB. This proposed AD would also require revising the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the existing helicopter maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness and the existing approved maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate recurring inspections of the TRB disbond indicator. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Transportation Department
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of a quality escape in the production installation of a washer installed on the tail rotor pitch link assembly (pitch link assembly). This proposed AD would require a one-time visual inspection for proper installation of the washer installed on the pitch link assembly and, depending on the results of the inspection, corrective actions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Transportation Department
The FAA is adding new safety checks for Bombardier airplanes. This aims to enhance passenger safety during flights.
Transportation Department
The FAA is enforcing inspections to ensure specific De Havilland planes are safe to fly. This step helps in preventing failures during flights.
Transportation Department
A temporary security zone is being established in the Ohio River to protect important visitors. This restricts boat access in that area for safety.
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