Federal Regulations

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FDA

FDA-2025-H-3283

DAB Civil Money Penalty; Sama, Inc. d/b/a Prime Wine & Spirits; CLOSED 04/20/2026

1 docNo comments

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DOT

Open for Comments

DOT-OST-2026-1585

Limited Liability Company "Cavok Air" - Emergency Exemption - Guam-Saipan, U.S. N. Mariana Islands

3 docsNo comments

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FDA

FDA-2026-H-1564

DAB Civil Money Penalty; Samer Inc., d/b/a The Joint Smoke Shop; CLOSED 04/20/2026

1 docNo comments

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CMS

CMS-2026-0265

CMS Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Information Collection Under Paperwork Reduction Act

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-2632

DAB Civil Money Penalty; KP C Store Inc. d/b/a Mobil / Food Center; CLOSED 4/20/2026

1 docNo comments

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CMS

CMS-2026-0629

CMS Seeks Public Comment on Planned Data Collection; Deadline May 20, 2026

2 docsNo comments

Rulemaking

FDA

Open for Comments

FDA-2014-N-0189

Deeming Tobacco Products To Be Subject to the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as Amended by the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act; Regulations on the Sale and Distribution of Tobacco Products and Required Warning Statements for Tobacco Products

3,838 docs3 comments

Comments due Aug 9, 2014

Nonrulemaking

APHIS

Open for Comments

APHIS-2026-0432

USDA Seeks More Time to Keep Forms for State Plant Pest Restrictions

1 docNo comments

Comments due Jun 23, 2026

Rulemaking

NOAA

NOAA-NMFS-2025-0801

NOAA corrects address in proposed rule on incidental take during Texas fisheries research

3 docs130 comments

Nonrulemaking

Open for Comments

ED-2026-SCC-1453

Education Department Seeks Comments to Extend Grant Application Form for Project Goals and Performance Measures

3 docsNo comments

Comments due Jun 23, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-0034

DAB Civil Money Penalty; Sip N Smoke LLC d/b/a Sip N Smoke / Smoke Shop; CLOSED 4/20/2026

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

CFPB

CFPB-2026-0014

CFPB Seeks Renewal of Paperwork Rules for Interstate Land Sales; Public Comment Open Until April 20, 2026

1 doc1 comment

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-1952

DAB Civil Money Penalty; AM3 LLC Inc. d/b/a Valero; CLOSED 4/20/2026

1 docNo comments

Rulemaking

IRS

Open for Comments

IRS-2026-0464

IRS Proposes Cut to Enrolled Agent Exam Fee From $99 to $66 Per Part

2 docsNo comments

Comments due May 21, 2026

Nonrulemaking

EPA

EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0162

DEET Registration Review

19 docs5 comments

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2025-N-6743

FDA Signals Possible New Use for Testosterone Therapy to Treat Low Libido in Some Men

4 docs2K comments

Nonrulemaking

PTO

Open for Comments

PTO-C-2026-0299

USPTO Seeks Comment on Extending and Updating Global IP Academy Surveys

1 docNo comments

Comments due Jun 23, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-1617

DAB Civil Money Penalty; LNN Group LLC d/b/a Exxon / G Zone; CLOSED 4/20/2026

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

SSA

Open for Comments

SSA-2025-0037

Social Security to discontinue hearing office tracking system notice

1 docNo comments

Comments due May 21, 2026

Nonrulemaking

PTO

Open for Comments

PTO-P-2026-0298

USPTO Seeks Public Comment on Forms Used for Patent Trial and Appeal Board Appeals

1 docNo comments

Comments due Jun 23, 2026

Nonrulemaking

PHMSA

Open for Comments

PHMSA-2016-0007

El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C. (OPID 31926) - Special Permit

20 docs3 comments

Comments due Jun 28, 2022

Rulemaking

USCG

USCG-2026-0474

Coast Guard sets temporary safety zone on Cheboygan and Black Rivers after flood threat

2 docsNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FRA

Open for Comments

FRA-2011-0031

M.E. Budworth - Locomotive Engineer Certification Case (EQAL 2010-31)

24 docs2 comments

Comments due Apr 15, 2100

Rulemaking

HUD

HUD-2026-0496

HUD Removes Old Shelter Plus Care and Supportive Housing Rules After They Were Replaced by CoC Program

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-1579

DAB Civil Money Penalty; 900 High Ridge Convenience LLC d/b/a Mohegan Smoke Shop; CLOSED 4/20/2026

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

PHMSA

Open for Comments

PHMSA-2019-0152

DOT Extends Public Comment Period on Tennessee Gas Pipeline Special Permit Request

16 docs7 comments

Comments due Oct 28, 2025

Nonrulemaking

PHMSA

PHMSA-2009-0390

Colonial Pipeline Company Special Permit Request

16 docs2 comments

Nonrulemaking

DOT

Open for Comments

DOT-OST-2011-0135

Mesaba Aviation, Inc. and Pinnacle Airlines, Inc. - Ninety-Day Notice of Termination of Service - Brainerd, MN

124 docs1 comment

Rulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2022-1563

Update to Air Carrier Definitions

2 docs10 comments

Comments due Feb 7, 2023

Nonrulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-1992

FAA Seeks Renewal of Forms Tracking Proposed and Actual Building Construction Affecting Airspace

2 docs5 comments

Comments due May 19, 2026