Federal Regulations

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Rulemaking

ATF

Open for Comments

ATF-2026-0068

ATF proposes easing travel rules for certain National Firearms Act guns during moves and short trips

1 doc375 comments

Comments due Aug 7, 2026

Nonrulemaking

DARS

Open for Comments

DARS-2026-0201

Pentagon Seeks OMB Approval to Keep Collecting Contractor Info on Foreign Purchases

2 docsNo comments

Comments due Sep 1, 2026

Rulemaking

EBSA

Open for Comments

EBSA-2026-0331

Labor Department Proposes Easier Electronic Notices for Group Health Plans

2 docs4 comments

Comments due Sep 22, 2026

Rulemaking

ATF

Open for Comments

ATF-2026-0069

ATF proposes letting firearms and parts enter bonded warehouses and trade zones without triggering import rules

1 doc35 comments

Comments due Aug 7, 2026

Rulemaking

Open for Comments

VA-2026-VBA-0232

VA proposes faster processing when veterans ask to stop or change VR&E benefits

1 doc6 comments

Comments due Aug 4, 2026

Rulemaking

BIS

BIS-2026-0398

U.S. Grants Broader Export Privileges to United Arab Emirates, Easing Controls on Military, Energy, and Advanced Tech

1 docNo comments

Rulemaking

ATF

Open for Comments

ATF-2026-0070

ATF proposes rule letting licensed importers bring in 'dual‑use' frames, receivers, or barrels when a sporting use is ID

1 doc82 comments

Comments due Aug 7, 2026

Nonrulemaking

Open for Comments

VA-2026-VACO-0001

VA Seeks Public Comment on Income and Asset Form Used for Pension and Survivor Claims

167 docs75 comments

Comments due Sep 30, 2026

Nonrulemaking

USTR

USTR-2026-0298

U.S. Seeks Public Input on Which African Countries Should Keep Trade Benefits Under AGOA for 2027

2 docs52 comments

Rulemaking

ATF

Open for Comments

ATF-2026-0074

Justice Dept. Proposes Narrowing ATF Rules on Who Counts as a Firearms Dealer

1 doc179 comments

Comments due Aug 5, 2026

Rulemaking

BIS

BIS-2026-0397

Commerce Moves Silencer Export Rules from State to Commerce, Eases Temporary Exports of Firearms Tools

1 docNo comments

Rulemaking

CMS

CMS-2026-2047

HHS Requires Some Medicaid Adults to Do ‘Community Engagement’ to Keep Benefits

2 docs22.7K comments

Nonrulemaking

NOAA

Open for Comments

NOAA-NMFS-2026-2179

Request for Information; Identifying Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in U.S. Waters

1 doc2 comments

Comments due Sep 15, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-6003

DAB Civil Money Penalty; TJ’s Sales & Service, LLC d/b/a South Side Plaza; CLOSED 07/.31/2026

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-3730

Triple B Drone Services, LLC - Exemption/Rulemaking

6 docsNo comments

Rulemaking

CMS

Open for Comments

CMS-2026-2377

Medicare proposes 2027 payment and coverage changes affecting doctors, drugs, and new inflation rebate rules

2 docs1.4K comments

Comments due Sep 15, 2026

Rulemaking

FTA

Open for Comments

FTA-2024-0012

DOT Proposes Updates to Bus Testing Rules to Speed Reviews and Improve Reports

1 doc6 comments

Comments due Aug 26, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FTA

Open for Comments

FTA-2026-0232

Transportation Department Seeks Public Input to Make Transit More Family Friendly

1 doc74 comments

Comments due Aug 4, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-6206

DAB Civil Money Penalty; Kaied Properties Inc. d/b/a Sunset Hookah; CLOSED 07/31/2026

1 docNo comments

Rulemaking

USCG

Open for Comments

USCG-2026-0042

Coast Guard proposes ban on vessel anchoring from Yonkers to Kingston on Hudson River

2 docs62 comments

Comments due Aug 8, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-8202

DAB Civil Money Penalty; Kroger Limited Partnership I d/b/a Kroger Fuel Center 772

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-8193

DAB Civil Money Penalty; Lumberton Discount Tobacco Inc. d/b/a Lumberton Smoke Shop

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-8201

DAB Civil Money Penalty; Salty Dawgs LLC d/b/a Decoy Inn

1 docNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-7669

FAA Seeks Comment on Renewing Airline Emissions Reporting Rule Under International Aviation Treaty

1 doc1 comment

Comments due Sep 19, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-3731

Air Strike Drone Services LLC - Exemption/Rulemaking

4 docsNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-5947

AeroSpray Solutions LLC - Exemption/Rulemaking

3 docsNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-6546

Midline LLC - Exemption/Rulemaking

3 docsNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-7073

Jellings Custom LLC - Exemption/Rulemaking

3 docsNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-6274

DAB Civil Money Penalty; Wilson Deli & Grill I Corp. d/b/a Cheers Corner; CLOSED 07/31/2026

1 docNo comments

Rulemaking

SLSDC

Open for Comments

SLSDC-2007-0005

Seaway Rules and Regulations Periodic Updates, Various Catagories

2 docs16 comments

Comments due Jan 31, 2008