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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4,738

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Rulemaking

USCG

USCG-2026-0350

Coast Guard to Close Water Near Navy Pier for Barge Fireworks May–Sept 2026

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

HUD

Open for Comments

HUD-2026-0595

HUD Seeks Public Comment on Reporting for Community Compass Technical Assistance Grants

1 docNo comments

Comments due Jul 7, 2026

Rulemaking

USCG

Open for Comments

USCG-2025-1130

Coast Guard Proposes Temporary No‑Boating Zone on Ohio River for Louisville Rowing Event

1 docNo comments

Comments due Jun 5, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-2053

DAB Civil Money Penalty; Krishal LLC d/b/a Texaco / Kwik Stop; CLOSED 5/4/2026

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FWS

FWS-HQ-FAC-2026-1123

Interior and Commerce seek nominations for sport fishing and boating advisory council

1 docNo comments

Rulemaking

HUD

Open for Comments

HUD-2007-0082

HUD Seeks Public Comment on Forms for Designating Affordable Housing Projects

12 docsNo comments

Comments due Jul 7, 2026

Rulemaking

IRS

Open for Comments

IRS-2013-0037

IRS Says Pay for Tribal Fishing-Rights Work Can Count as Retirement Plan Compensation

2 docs9 comments

Comments due Feb 14, 2014

Rulemaking

USCG

USCG-2026-0477

Coast Guard closes part of Lake Erie overnight for June sailboat race

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2024-0915

Pritchett Contracting LLC - Exemption/Rulemaking

4 docsNo comments

Rulemaking

USCG

Open for Comments

USCG-2026-0303

Coast Guard proposes corrected safety zone coordinates for Henderson Harbor fireworks

1 docNo comments

Comments due Jun 5, 2026

Nonrulemaking

RHS

Open for Comments

RHS-25-SFH-0003

USDA Proposes Letting Sellers Pay Real Estate Commissions in Rural Home Loans

1 doc9 comments

Comments due Jun 23, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FTC

Open for Comments

FTC-2026-0596

FTC Seeks 3-Year Extension to Data-Collection Clearance Linked to CFPB Rule

1 docNo comments

Comments due Jun 5, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FTC

Open for Comments

FTC-2026-0595

FTC Seeks Public Comment to Extend Franchise Rule Information Collection for Three Years

1 docNo comments

Comments due Jul 7, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-2476

NextGen Aerial Ag LLC - Exemption/Rulemaking

3 docs1 comment

Rulemaking

FAA

FAA-2026-2712

FAA proposes new Boeing 787 fix: replace slat actuator to prevent icing-related failures

2 docs3 comments

Nonrulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2023-2104

Booker Aviation Support Services, LLC - Exemption/Rulemaking

10 docsNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-3844

BK Seeds Corporation - Exemption/Rulemaking

3 docsNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-3845

Buffalo Ridge Ag LLC - Exemption/Rulemaking

3 docsNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-3850

Texas A and M University - Exemption/Rulemaking

3 docsNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-3854

Green Country Drones LLC - Exemption/Rulemaking

3 docsNo comments

Rulemaking

FTC

FTC-2026-0331

Petition of Northrop Grumman to Reopen and Set Aside Decision and Order

1 doc3 comments

Nonrulemaking

FWS

FWS-HQ-IA-2026-0529

Interior Seeks Public Comment on Permit Request for Work With Foreign Endangered Species

2 docs1 comment

Nonrulemaking

FDA

Open for Comments

FDA-2026-N-3962

FDA Seeks Public Input on 2026-2027 COVID-19 Vaccine Strain Selection

1 doc11 comments

Comments due May 28, 2026

Rulemaking

EPA

Open for Comments

EPA-R03-OAR-2019-0295

Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Maryland; Reasonably Available Control Technology for NOx

2 docs1 comment

Comments due May 30, 2026

Rulemaking

NOAA

Open for Comments

NOAA-NMFS-2023-0135

NOAA proposes simpler, cheaper rules for scallop, tilefish, surfclam and quahog quota programs

1 docNo comments

Comments due Jun 2, 2026

Rulemaking

EERE

Open for Comments

EERE-2023-BT-STD-0005

Energy Department Proposes No New Efficiency Rules for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts

5 docs4 comments

Comments due Jun 2, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-2050

DAB Civil Money Penalty; Trading Immense LLC d/b/a Smoke Shop; CLOSED 5/4/2026

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2023-2321

Southern Indiana Hardwoods Inc. - Exemption/Rulemaking

7 docsNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2025-1503

Coastal Intelligent Ag LLC - Exemption/Rulemaking

5 docsNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-2891

ABEL INC - Exemption/Rulemaking

3 docsNo comments