Federal Regulations

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Rulemaking

USCBP

Open for Comments

USCBP-2026-1058

Heightened Import Disclosures for Supply Chain Visibility

1 doc23 comments

Comments due Dec 2, 2026

Nonrulemaking

HUD

Open for Comments

HUD-2022-0084

HUD Seeks More Public Comment on Disaster Recovery Grant Formula and Will Use 2025 Method for 2023–24 Disasters

2 docs42 comments

Comments due Sep 15, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FTC

Open for Comments

FTC-2026-1057

Federal Trade Commission’s Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing

1 doc1.1K comments

Comments due Sep 26, 2026

Rulemaking

USCIS

Open for Comments

USCIS-2026-0298

DHS proposes $103,265 fee for each H‑1B cap petition, added to existing costs

5 docs7.6K comments

Comments due Sep 25, 2026

Nonrulemaking

HHS

HHS-OASH-2026-0232

HHS Seeks Input on Temporary Schedule I Threshold for 7‑Hydroxymitragynine

1 doc30.1K comments

Rulemaking

NOAA

NOAA-NMFS-2026-1255

NOAA Proposes 5-Year Rule Allowing Limited Disturbance of Puget Sound Seals and Whales During Marina Upgrades

2 docs5 comments

Rulemaking

OCC

Open for Comments

OCC-2026-0529

Violations of Laws or Regulations

1 doc3 comments

Comments due Oct 2, 2026

Rulemaking

FWS

Open for Comments

FWS-R2-ES-2022-0001

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lower Colorado River Distinct Population Segment of Roundtail Chub (Gila robusta); Gila Chub (Gila intermedia)

13 docs21 comments

Comments due Sep 26, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FWS

FWS-R7-ES-2026-2576

FWS Proposes Limited Sea Otter Harassment Permit for Unalaska Harbor Work

5 docs4 comments

Nonrulemaking

FWS

FWS-HQ-IA-2026-2707

Interior Seeks Public Comment on Permit Requests for Activities Involving Foreign Endangered Species

19 docs6 comments

Nonrulemaking

FWS

Open for Comments

FWS-R7-ES-2026-2312

FWS Proposes Limited Authorization for Sea Otter Disturbance During Juneau Pile Driving

5 docs3 comments

Comments due Sep 12, 2026

Rulemaking

ACF

Open for Comments

ACF-2026-0595

HHS proposes cutting federal rules and returning local control for Head Start programs

2 docs11.1K comments

Comments due Oct 7, 2026

Rulemaking

FMCSA

Open for Comments

FMCSA-2026-0826

DOT proposes making poor English skills an out-of-service violation for truck and bus drivers

1 doc1.1K comments

Comments due Oct 10, 2026

Nonrulemaking

DOT

Open for Comments

DOT-OST-2026-3269

DOT Seeks Ideas to Use Highway and Rail Corridors for Utilities to Fund Roads and Boost Economy

1 doc65 comments

Comments due Sep 13, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-8818

DAB Civil Money Penalty; AI & JP Mini Mart, LLC d/b/a Mickey's Mini Mart; CLOSED 09/10/2026

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-9679

DAB Civil Money Penatly; Wadah Fuel LLC d/b/a BP

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-9678

DAB Civil Money Penalty; Lyman’s on the Lake, Inc. d/b/a Lyman’s on the Lake

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-8195

DAB Civil Money Penalty: 7 Blessings LLC d/b/a 7 Blessings Smoke Shop; CLOSED 09/10/2026

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-10466

DAB Civil Money Penalty; Sylvias of Polonia LLC d/b/a Sylvia's Bar

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-10467

DAB Civil Money Penalty; Food Giant Supermarkets, Inc. d/b/a Food Giant

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

EPA

EPA-R08-OAR-2024-0552

EPA proposes to undo Utah ozone downgrade, says cross-border pollution kept area from meeting air rules

48 docs35 comments

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-8023

DAB Civil Money Penalty; Atlantic REH LLC d/b/a Ruts BP; CLOSED 09/10/2026

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-10463

DAB Civil Money Penalty; Big Wills Deli LLC d/b/a Big Wills Deli & Convience Store

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-10468

DAB Civil Money Penalty; So Fresh Enterprise, Inc. d/b/a So Fresh Supermarket

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-9682

DAB Civil Money Penalty; South Windsor Gas Station Inc. d/b/a Cameron’s / Exxon

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-8247

DAB Civil Money Penalty; Safeway Inc. d/b/a Safeway 531; CLOSED 09/10/2026

1 docNo comments

Rulemaking

EBSA

Open for Comments

EBSA-2026-0331

Labor Department Proposes Easier Electronic Notices for Group Health Plans

2 docs170 comments

Comments due Sep 22, 2026

Rulemaking

SBA

Open for Comments

SBA-2026-0199

SBA proposes new size rules for hundreds of small-business categories, seeks public comment

1 doc822 comments

Comments due Sep 22, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FMCSA

FMCSA-2026-2807

Hours of Service of Drivers; McKee Foods Transportation, LLC, Application for Exemption

2 docsNo comments

Rulemaking

OPM

Open for Comments

OPM-2024-0014

New Rule Proposed to Protect Federal First Responders’ Retirement After Duty Injuries

1 doc58 comments

Comments due Sep 22, 2026