Federal Regulations

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Rulemaking

FSA

FSA-2026-0001

USDA Announces $11 Billion One-Time Bridge Payments for Farmers Amid Trade Disruptions

3 docsNo comments

Rulemaking

FMCSA

FMCSA-2005-21323

Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation: Surge Brakes Requirements

7 docs65 comments

Rulemaking

FMCSA

FMCSA-2005-21313

Motor Carriers Reports

3 docsNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2024-0590

NuWay Ag LLC - Exemption/Rulemaking

9 docsNo comments

Rulemaking

FMCSA

FMCSA-2005-20043

Biometric Identifier

1 docNo comments

Rulemaking

EPA

Open for Comments

EPA-R05-OAR-2024-0137

EPA Reopens 30-Day Comment Period on Michigan Ozone Control Plan

6 docs6 comments

Comments due May 27, 2026

Rulemaking

EPA

Open for Comments

EPA-R05-OAR-2025-0235

EPA Reopens 30-Day Comment Period on Michigan Ozone Control Plan

6 docs2 comments

Comments due May 27, 2026

Rulemaking

FMCSA

FMCSA-2004-18940

Electronic On-Board Recorders for Hours-of-Service

59 docs1.1K comments

Nonrulemaking

FRA

FRA-2025-0056

NJ Transit

3 docs1 comment

Rulemaking

FMCSA

FMCSA-2002-13376

Revision to Periodic Tire Check Requirement for Motor Carriers Transporting Hazardous Materials

1 docNo comments

Rulemaking

FMCSA

FMCSA-2002-13015

Enforcement of 49 USC 13902 Registration Requirements for Non Exempt for Hire Carriers

8 docs24 comments

Rulemaking

FMCSA

FMCSA-2001-11061

New Entrance Safety Assurance Process

20 docs63 comments

Rulemaking

FMCSA

FMCSA-2001-10886

Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Certification of Compliance with Federal Motor Vechiel Safety Standards (FMVSSs)

10 docs24 comments

Rulemaking

FMCSA

FMCSA-2000-8209

Motor Carrier Identification Report

3 docs6 comments

Rulemaking

FMCSA

FMCSA-2000-7332

Sanctions Against Motor Carriers for Failure to Pay Civil Penalties

3 docs7 comments

Rulemaking

FMCSA

FMCSA-2000-7174

Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Request for Comments

2 docs30 comments

Rulemaking

FMCSA

FMCSA-2000-7017

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; Commercial Van Operations that Transport Nine to Fifteen Passengers Across the U.S.-Mexico Border

5 docs28 comments

Rulemaking

FMCSA

FMCSA-1999-6266

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM); Request for Comments

7 docs18 comments

Rulemaking

FMCSA

FMCSA-1998-4145

FMCSA - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; Waivers, Exemptions, and Pilot Programs; Public Meeting

4 docs38 comments

Rulemaking

FMCSA

FMCSA-1998-3706

Hours of Service of Drivers; Supporting Documents

15 docs241 comments

Rulemaking

FMCSA

FMCSA-1998-3299

Safety Monitoring System and Compliance Initiative for Mexican Motor Carriers Operating in the United States

62 docs432 comments

Nonrulemaking

APHIS

Open for Comments

APHIS-2026-0595

USDA Seeks More Time to Collect Spongy Moth ID Data, Asks Public for Comments

1 docNo comments

Comments due Jun 23, 2026

Rulemaking

FMCSA

FMCSA-1997-2858

Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Request for Comments

4 docs262 comments

Rulemaking

FMCSA

FMCSA-1997-2759

Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) - English Language Requirement; Qualifications of Drivers

6 docs55 comments

Nonrulemaking

FTA

Open for Comments

FTA-2026-0037

DOT Seeks Public Comment on Data Collection for Transit Emergency Relief Program

1 docNo comments

Comments due May 27, 2026

Rulemaking

FMCSA

FMCSA-1997-2349

Unified Registration System

43 docs174 comments

Nonrulemaking

FTA

Open for Comments

FTA-2026-0038

Transportation Department Seeks Public Comment on Transit Accessibility Data Collection

1 docNo comments

Comments due May 27, 2026

Rulemaking

FMCSA

FMCSA-1997-2341

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Proposed Change in HUD Interpretative Bulletin - Manufactured Home Tires

10 docs29 comments

Nonrulemaking

FTA

Open for Comments

FTA-2026-0036

FTA Seeks Public Comment on Data Collection for Transit Research and Project Grants

1 docNo comments

Comments due May 27, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FRA

Open for Comments

FRA-2026-0793

Heritage Railroad Seeks Waiver for Locomotive Inspection Rule

2 docsNo comments

Comments due Jun 23, 2026