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Rulemaking

EEOC

Open for Comments

EEOC-2026-0034

EEOC proposes ending annual EEO employer reports, citing legal and privacy concerns

1 doc314 comments

Comments due Aug 25, 2026

Rulemaking

FWS

Open for Comments

FWS-R6-ES-2024-0186

Interior Proposes Revised Protections for Grizzly Bears in Lower 48 States, Seeks Public Comment

9 docs94.9K comments

Comments due Aug 18, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FWS

Open for Comments

FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-2641

Interior corrects docket number for request on drain-tile setback rules near refuge easements

2 docs9K comments

Comments due Aug 8, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2024-E-0423

Patent Term Extension Application for AGAMREE® (vamorolone), Patent No. 11,690,853

7 docs2 comments

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2024-E-0424

Patent Term Extension Application for AGAMREE® (vamorolone), Patent No. 10,857,161

7 docsNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2024-E-0426

Patent Term Extension Application for AGAMREE® (vamorolone), Patent No. 8,334,279

7 docsNo comments

Rulemaking

ATF

Open for Comments

ATF-2026-0003

ATF Proposes 20–30 Year Limit on How Long Gun Dealers and Tracing Center Keep Records

1 doc4.1K comments

Comments due Aug 5, 2026

Rulemaking

OCC

OCC-2026-0265

Agencies propose tougher, clearer capital rules for largest banks and trading firms

18 docs112 comments

Rulemaking

OCC

OCC-2026-0034

Federal regulators propose changes to bank capital rules affecting loan risk weights and capital makeup

11 docs142 comments

Nonrulemaking

FDA

Open for Comments

FDA-2026-P-1299

Request that the FDA immediately request intuitive issue a Class I recall of all Model 5 da Vinci Surgical Systems due to a serious intraoperative power failure defect causing prolonged reboot delay, loss of visualization and control, and potential insufflation loss in da Vinci 5 Models, publish an urgent medical device safety communication, and send a warning letter to

5 docs1 comment

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2024-V-5109

Laser Light Show

4 docsNo comments

Rulemaking

DOT

Open for Comments

DOT-OST-2025-0831

Transportation Department Extends Comment Period on Airline Fare Advertising Rule

4 docs111 comments

Comments due Aug 22, 2026

Nonrulemaking

DOT

DOT-OST-2026-1387

Transportation Dept. Extends Public Comment Period for Bureau of Transportation Statistics Review

2 docs39 comments

Nonrulemaking

FMCSA

Open for Comments

FMCSA-2026-1520

Fireworks Company Seeks Rule Change to Let Drivers Work Beyond 14-Hour Limit

2 docs1 comment

Comments due Sep 1, 2026

Rulemaking

OMB

OMB-2026-0034

White House proposes tighter rules and new oversight for federal grants to boost transparency and prevent misuse

3 docs60.4K comments

Rulemaking

FS-2026-0067

Forest Service proposes looser rules to let local staff tailor standards and guidance

1 doc5.5K comments

Rulemaking

OPM

OPM-2026-0397

OPM proposes clearer rules for administrative leave and withdrawing resignations during workforce realignment

1 doc30 comments

Nonrulemaking

FTC

FTC-2026-0859

FTC Seeks Comments on New Policy Targeting AI That Suppresses Accurate Results

2 docs252 comments

Rulemaking

USCIS

Open for Comments

USCIS-2026-0067

Homeland Security proposes tighter limits on work permits for some parolees and detainees

11 docs3.4K comments

Comments due Aug 5, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-8235

DAB Civil Money Penalty; 949 Queen Mart LLC d/b/a Mohegan Smoke Shop

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-8236

DAB Civil Money Penalty; SMS BP Fuel LLC d/b/a BP / To Go

1 docNo comments

Rulemaking

USCIS

Open for Comments

USCIS-2026-0199

DHS lets some asylum applications move to immigration court without an interview

9 docs868 comments

Comments due Sep 29, 2026

Nonrulemaking

EPA

Open for Comments

EPA-HQ-OLEM-2025-3324

EPA Proposes to Let Louisiana Run Its Own Coal Ash Permit Program, With Some Exceptions

46 docs2 comments

Comments due Aug 5, 2026

Rulemaking

OPM

Open for Comments

OPM-2025-0012

Agencies propose faster discipline for poor performance, limit settlements that erase misconduct records

1 doc493 comments

Comments due Aug 4, 2026

Nonrulemaking

EPA

EPA-HQ-OPPT-2026-2246

EPA schedules peer review of health and exposure drafts for five hazardous chemicals, seeks public comment

148 docs17 comments

Nonrulemaking

EPA

EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0428

1,2-Dichloropropane; TSCA Review

36 docs29 comments

Nonrulemaking

FDA

Open for Comments

FDA-2026-P-8515

Request that the FDA declare that the proposed drug product, Meropenem for Injection and Sodium Chloride Injection, 2 g in Dual-Mix® Container is suitable for submission as an ANDA.

5 docsNo comments

Nonrulemaking

DOT

Open for Comments

DOT-OST-2026-3070

Concesionaria Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.P.I. de CV d/b/a Volaris - Statement of Authorization

2 docsNo comments

Rulemaking

CMS

CMS-2026-2641

Updates to the Master List of Items Potentially Subject to Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery and/or Prior Authorization Requirements; Updates to the Required Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery List; and Updates to the Required Prior Authorization List (CMS-6109-N)

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

DOT

Open for Comments

DOT-OST-2017-0045

X-46 Special Authority - Weekly Summary of Filings

327 docsNo comments