Federal Regulations

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NOAA

Open for Comments

NOAA-NMFS-2026-1784

Notice of availability of a Hatchery Genetic Management Plan (HGMP) for public comment.

2 docsNo comments

Comments due Aug 18, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FMCSA

FMCSA-2026-2213

Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing; J Ranck Electric, Inc.'s Application for Exemption from the Pre-employment Testing Requirement

1 docNo comments

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FDA

FDA-2026-H-7913

DAB Civil Money Penalty; General Clinton Food Plaza 2 LLC d/b/a General Clinton Food Plaza

1 docNo comments

Rulemaking

CPSC

Open for Comments

CPSC-2026-0364

CPSC removes outdated rules to cut red tape without changing safety standards

1 docNo comments

Comments due Aug 25, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FDA

Open for Comments

FDA-2017-D-0040

How to Prepare a Pre-Request for Designation (Pre-RFD); Availability

7 docs4 comments

Comments due Aug 18, 2017

Nonrulemaking

EPA

EPA-R09-OAR-2026-6337

PSD Permit Application for Four Corners Power Plant

1 docNo comments

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FDA

Open for Comments

FDA-2026-P-7531

Requests that the FDA declare that Buspirone HCl Oral Solution, 2.5 mg/mL, is suitable for submission as an ANDA.

7 docsNo comments

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FDA

FDA-2026-N-1832

Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Notices Filed in 2026

41 docsNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-7925

DAB Civil Money Penalty; 2604 Simpson Petroleum Inc. d/b/a Mobil / Food Mart

1 docNo comments

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EPA

EPA-R08-OAR-2024-0582

MI3 Petroleum Engineering - Steamboat Butte C1/C3 Tank Battery, Part 71 Permit First Renewal

15 docsNo comments

Rulemaking

FRA

Open for Comments

FRA-2022-0020

Federal Railroad Administration Extends Public Comment Period on Signal Employee Certification Rollback

28 docs28 comments

Comments due Aug 14, 2026

Rulemaking

EPA

EPA-R07-OAR-2025-3822

EPA Approves Missouri Rule Updating Gasoline Tank and Vapor Controls in St. Louis

9 docs1 comment

Nonrulemaking

FRA

Open for Comments

FRA-2025-0390

Botavia Energy, LLC

22 docsNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-1983

DAB Civil Money Penalty; Isra LLC d/b/a Tobacco Market; CLOSED 04/29/2026

1 docNo comments

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PTO

PTO-P-2026-0496

USPTO Grants One-Year Interim Extension for Drug Patent on Centanafadine Hydrochloride

1 docNo comments

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PTO

PTO-P-2026-0497

USPTO Grants One-Year Interim Extension for Drug Patent on Centanafadine Hydrochloride

1 docNo comments

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PTO

PTO-P-2026-0498

U.S. patent for centanafadine hydrochloride gets one-year interim extension

1 docNo comments

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PTO

PTO-P-2026-0499

USPTO Grants One-Year Interim Extension for Centanafadine Hydrochloride Patent

1 docNo comments

Rulemaking

CNCS

Open for Comments

CNCS-2026-0299

AmeriCorps proposes removing disparate-impact rule from its Title VI regulations

1 docNo comments

Comments due Aug 25, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FRA

Open for Comments

FRA-2021-0044

Norfolk Southern Railway Company

10 docs1 comment

Comments due Jun 29, 2021

Nonrulemaking

FMCSA

FMCSA-2026-1388

Hours of Service: Colorado Huntsman Transport, Inc. d/b/a Huntsman Transport; Application for Exemptions

1 docNo comments

Rulemaking

NRC

Open for Comments

NRC-2026-2476

NRC proposes updates to Holtec HI‑STORM spent fuel cask rules, allows higher heat loads and site-specific methods

2 docsNo comments

Comments due Aug 25, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FRA

Open for Comments

FRA-2010-0030

MBTA Seeks Changes to Train Safety System; Public Comments Open Until Aug. 5

138 docs3 comments

Comments due Aug 6, 2026

Rulemaking

OPM

OPM-2026-0466

OPM updates addresses and adds agents to accept legal process for federal garnishments

1 docNo comments

Rulemaking

EIB

Open for Comments

EIB-2026-0133

Export-Import Bank proposes rules to enforce Administrative False Claims Act against fraud

1 docNo comments

Comments due Sep 22, 2026

Nonrulemaking

PHMSA

PHMSA-2026-2577

In the Matter of Science and Engineering Services, LLC

1 docNo comments

Rulemaking

OPM

Open for Comments

OPM-2024-0014

New Rule Proposed to Protect Federal First Responders’ Retirement After Duty Injuries

1 docNo comments

Comments due Sep 22, 2026

Rulemaking

DOE

DOE-HQ-2025-0175

Energy Department finalizes rules for Defense Production Act voluntary agreements

5 docs18 comments

Rulemaking

DOE

DOE-HQ-2024-0029

Energy Department Rules Require Conflict Policies for Grant Applicants and Recipients

2 docs21 comments

Nonrulemaking

PHMSA

PHMSA-2026-2576

In the Matter of Vallen Distribution, Inc.

1 docNo comments