Federal Regulations

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Rulemaking

CISA

CISA-2022-0010

Homeland Security Schedules New Town Halls on Cyber Incident Reporting Rules for Critical Infrastructure

54 docs131 comments

Nonrulemaking

FRA

Open for Comments

FRA-2026-0199

C Frazier - Conductor Certification

5 docsNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FRA

Open for Comments

FRA-2026-0629

Mickey Guthrie- Conductor Certification

4 docsNo comments

Rulemaking

FWS

Open for Comments

FWS-R1-ES-2025-0093

FWS to Review Seven Species for Endangered Status; Three Petitions Rejected

4 docsNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FRA

Open for Comments

FRA-2020-0030

Short-line railroads seek more time off from some train-testing rules

10 docs1 comment

Comments due Apr 2, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FRA

FRA-2025-0754

Amtrak Seeks Approval to Change Railroad Signal System; Public Comments Open Until Dec. 19, 2025

3 docs4 comments

Nonrulemaking

FDA

Open for Comments

FDA-2022-D-0080

FDA Finalizes Guidance on Formal Meetings With Over-the-Counter Drug Sponsors

4 docs4 comments

Comments due Apr 9, 2022

Nonrulemaking

NRC

Open for Comments

NRC-2026-3037

NRC Seeks Comment on License Change Request for Catawba Nuclear Units 1 and 2; Special Rules for Sensitive Info Access

1 docNo comments

Comments due Aug 14, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FDA

Open for Comments

FDA-2022-D-2170

FDA Issues Final Guidance on How to Prove Equivalence for Topical Steroid Gels and Creams

4 docs2 comments

Comments due Dec 24, 2022

Nonrulemaking

AMS

Open for Comments

AMS-LP-25-0485

USDA Seeks Public Comment on Updating Beef Carcass Grading Rules to Reflect Modern Genetics

1 docNo comments

Comments due Sep 9, 2026

Rulemaking

USCG

USCG-2026-0626

Coast Guard closes waters near Charleston Harbor for moving ship SS WRIGHT

2 docsNo comments

Rulemaking

USCG

USCG-2026-0927

Coast Guard to Close Part of Dyes Inlet for July 24 Fireworks Safety Zone

2 docsNo comments

Nonrulemaking

BOEM

BOEM-2025-0022

BP Exploration & Production Inc., N-10256, Initial Exploration Plan, OCS-G 25792, Blocks 292, Keathley Canyon Area

1 doc4 comments

Rulemaking

NOAA

NOAA-NOS-2023-0003

NOAA Seeks Public Comment on Draft Plan for Olympic Coast Marine Sanctuary

2 docs72 comments

Nonrulemaking

APHIS

Open for Comments

APHIS-2026-0728

USDA Seeks Public Comment on Paperwork for Importing Swine and Pork from Brazil, Chile, Mexico

1 docNo comments

Comments due Sep 15, 2026

Nonrulemaking

APHIS

Open for Comments

APHIS-2026-0727

USDA Seeks Public Comment on Updating Animal Disease Reporting Forms for Swine

1 docNo comments

Comments due Sep 15, 2026

Rulemaking

FDA

Open for Comments

FDA-2014-N-0053

FDA Seeks Input on Lot-Level Food Traceability, Holds Public Meeting and Comment Period

139 docs1.2K comments

Comments due Jul 16, 2026

Rulemaking

FWS

FWS-HQ-ES-2025-0034

Federal Agencies Remove Regulatory Definition of “Harm” From Endangered Species Rules

5 docs242.9K comments

Nonrulemaking

FNA

FNA-2026-0100

USDA Sets Per-Meal Value of Donated Foods for School and Child Care Meal Programs for 2026–27

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

GSA

Open for Comments

GSA-GSA-2026-0002

GSA to Study Big Upgrade of Nogales DeConcini Border Crossing; Public comments invited

5 docsNo comments

Comments due Aug 9, 2026

Nonrulemaking

USCIS

Open for Comments

USCIS-2008-0010

USCIS Seeks 30-Day Comment Extension to Continue Collecting Requests to Return Original Documents

64 docs2 comments

Comments due Aug 14, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FAR

FAR-2026-0101

Agencies Seek Public Comment to Renew Preaward Survey Forms for Federal Contractors

1 doc1 comment

Rulemaking

FAA

FAA-2026-7217

FAA Orders New Inspections for Certain Textron Model 408 Tail Spars

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FAA

FAA-2023-1144

Paul Trexel v. City of Willits, California (16-23-07)

47 docsNo comments

Nonrulemaking

DHS

DHS-2026-0364

Homeland Security Rescinds Guidance Protecting Limited English Proficient People from Language-Based Discrimination

1 docNo comments

Rulemaking

FAA

FAA-2025-3435

FAA Expands Safety Rule for Certain Bombardier Challenger Aircraft, Adds More Planes to Inspection Requirements

3 docs4 comments

Rulemaking

FAS

FAS_FRDOC_0001

US sets 2027 tariff-rate quotas for cane sugar and refined sugar imports

296 docsNo comments

Rulemaking

FAA

FAA-2026-4635

FAA orders replacement or modification of certain Rolls‑Royce RB211 Trent HPT blades to prevent failures

2 docs1 comment

Nonrulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2001-9501

Exemption/Rulemaking - Department of the Air Force

33 docsNo comments

Comments due Jun 23, 2006

Nonrulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2025-2408

Jason Ashley - Exemption/Rulemaking

8 docsNo comments