Federal Regulations

After Congress passes a law, federal agencies write the detailed rules that make it real. Each rulemaking project gets a — and while a rule is proposed, anyone can comment on it.

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FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-3303

Kaleb Christopher VanHoeck - Exemption/Rulemaking

3 docsNo comments

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FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-4095

Gunners ATF, LLC - Exemption/Rulemaking

3 docsNo comments

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FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-4096

Elliott & Sons Inc. - Exemption/Rulemaking

3 docsNo comments

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FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-4099

G&P Farm Partnership - Exemption/Rulemaking

3 docsNo comments

Rulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-7209

FAA proposes stricter life-limit rules for certain Rolls‑Royce BR700 engines to prevent failures

2 docsNo comments

Comments due Aug 21, 2026

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AMS

AMS-AMS-26-0465

USDA Seeks to Extend and Update Paperwork Rules for California Almond Program

1 doc1 comment

Rulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-7211

FAA issues safety rule grounding certain Airbus Canada A220 systems after missing valve clips found

1 docNo comments

Comments due Aug 22, 2026

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FAA

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FAA-2026-5578

FAA Seeks Public Comment to Renew Surveying of Foreign Aviation Partners

1 docNo comments

Comments due Sep 9, 2026

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MARAD

Open for Comments

MARAD-2026-1060

Transport Dept. Seeks Public Comments on Allowing Foreign-Built Sailboat to Carry Up to 12 Paying Passengers

2 docsNo comments

Comments due Aug 6, 2026

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MARAD

Open for Comments

MARAD-2026-1061

Maritime Agency Seeks Public Comment on Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel Request for U.S. Coastal Service

2 docsNo comments

Comments due Aug 6, 2026

Nonrulemaking

HUD

Open for Comments

HUD-2026-0892

HUD updates emergency contact system for staff, clarifies data use and safeguards

2 docsNo comments

Comments due Jul 30, 2026

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MARAD

Open for Comments

MARAD-2026-1062

Maritime Agency Seeks Public Comment on Foreign-Built Passenger Sailboat for U.S. Coastal Service

2 docsNo comments

Comments due Aug 6, 2026

Nonrulemaking

MARAD

Open for Comments

MARAD-2026-1058

MARAD Seeks Comments on Allowing Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel M/V DEUCE in U.S. Coastwise Trade

2 docsNo comments

Comments due Aug 6, 2026

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NRC

Open for Comments

NRC-2026-3202

Nuclear Regulatory Commission posts biweekly list of harmless license changes; public can comment by Aug 6, 2026

1 docNo comments

Comments due Aug 7, 2026

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NRC

NRC-2024-0146

Hearing set on TVA’s plan to build Clinch River Nuclear Unit 1 in Tennessee

11 docs10 comments

Rulemaking

OSHA

OSHA-2025-0006

OSHA Schedules Public Hearings on Dozens of Workplace Safety Rule Proposals Beginning Aug. 19, 2026

17 docs317 comments

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FTC

FTC-2026-0892

FTC OKs Early End to Waiting Periods for Several Mergers, Letting Deals Close Sooner

1 docNo comments

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OSHA

Open for Comments

OSHA-2016-0005

OSHA to Hold Two Virtual Public Meetings on Global Chemical Labeling Positions for 2026

29 docs56 comments

Comments due Jul 8, 2028

Rulemaking

ATF

ATF-2026-0012

ATF proposes definitions for 'component,' 'accessory,' and 'part' in arms import rules

1 doc137 comments

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HUD

HUD-2026-0067

HUD updates tenant income verification records, restores two data-sharing rules

3 docs3 comments

Rulemaking

VA-2026-VBA-0133

VA proposes scrapping outside panel review to speed veterans’ rehab plans

1 doc13 comments

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FDA

FDA-2026-H-7330

DAB Civil Money Penalty; Surekha Enterprise Inc. d/b/a Gary Grocery

1 docNo comments

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FDA

FDA-2026-H-7268

DAB Civil Money Penalty; Jamuna Trade, Inc. d/b/a VP Racing Fuels

1 docNo comments

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DOD

DOD-2026-HA-0961

Defense Department Seeks Public Comment on New Information Collection (60-Day Notice)

1 doc1 comment

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DOD

DOD-2026-OS-0958

Defense Department Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Information Collection

1 doc6 comments

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FRA

Open for Comments

FRA-2010-0031

Long Island Rail Road Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Changes to Train Safety System

109 docs9 comments

Comments due Jun 26, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FTC

FTC-2026-0760

FTC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Antitrust Deal Involving Ascension Health Alliance

1 doc2 comments

Nonrulemaking

USBC

Open for Comments

USBC-2026-0199

Commerce Seeks Comment on Data Security Rules for Accessing Confidential Census Data

1 docNo comments

Comments due Sep 9, 2026

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FWS

FWS-R1-ES-2026-0959

Interior starts 5-year reviews for 78 endangered or threatened species in HI, ID, OR, CA

1 doc2 comments

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FWS

FWS-R6-ES-2026-0859

Oil Industry Seeks 30-Year Permit for Dakota Skipper Habitat Plan; Public Comments Open Until July 2, 2026

4 docs7 comments