Federal Regulations

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FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-7659

Southern Ag Application LLC - Exemption/Rulemaking

3 docsNo comments

Nonrulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-7660

Adam Ritter - Exemption/Rulemaking

4 docsNo comments

Rulemaking

PHMSA

PHMSA-2026-1521

Pipeline safety rule adopts updated NFPA 59 standard for utility LP-gas plants, effective Jan. 1, 2027

2 docsNo comments

Rulemaking

PHMSA

PHMSA-2026-1527

PHMSA confirms new safety rule for heat-fusing polyethylene gas pipes effective Jan. 1, 2027

2 docsNo comments

Rulemaking

PHMSA

PHMSA-2026-1525

Pipeline safety rule adopts updated ASTM A333 steel pipe standard for low-temperature service

2 docsNo comments

Rulemaking

PHMSA

PHMSA-2026-1529

DOT Confirms New Safety Standard for Polyamide-12 Gas Pipe Fittings, Effective Jan. 1, 2027

2 docsNo comments

Rulemaking

EERE

Open for Comments

EERE-2025-BT-STD-0001

Energy Department Extends Public Comment Period for Proposed Appliance Efficiency Rulemaking

8 docs68 comments

Comments due Aug 22, 2026

Nonrulemaking

USGS

Open for Comments

USGS-2026-0265

USGS Seeks Public Comment to Renew Turtle Distribution Database Data Collection

2 docsNo comments

Comments due Sep 1, 2026

Rulemaking

PHMSA

PHMSA-2026-1530

Pipeline Safety Rule Adopts Updated Standard for Plastic Fuel Gas Risers, Effective Jan. 1, 2027

2 docsNo comments

Rulemaking

PHMSA

PHMSA-2026-1520

Transportation Department Withdraws Planned Pipeline Integrity Guidance Update

2 docs1 comment

Nonrulemaking

USGS

Open for Comments

USGS-2026-0232

USGS Seeks Comment on Forms for Reporting eDNA of Nonnative Aquatic Species

2 docsNo comments

Comments due Sep 1, 2026

Rulemaking

PHMSA

PHMSA-2026-1524

Pipeline safety rule confirms new steel forging standard for thin‑walled pressure vessels

2 docs1 comment

Rulemaking

PHMSA

PHMSA-2026-1522

DOT Confirms New Gas Safety Standard Adoption to Take Effect Jan. 1, 2027

2 docs1 comment

Rulemaking

ATF

Open for Comments

ATF-2026-0011

ATF Proposes Rule Clarifying When Nearby Properties Count as a Firearms Dealer’s Business Premises

1 doc23 comments

Comments due Aug 5, 2026

Rulemaking

PHMSA

PHMSA-2026-1535

DOT Withdraws Update to Pipeline Safety Standard for Liquid Pipelines (ASME B31.4)

2 docs2 comments

Rulemaking

ATF

Open for Comments

ATF-2026-0002

ATF Proposes Letting Gun Dealers Keep Records Electronically, Sets Comment Period to Aug. 6, 2026

1 doc86 comments

Comments due Aug 7, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-2677

DAB Civil Money Penalty; Ayaan & Sanvi Enterprise Inc. d/b/a Run Way / Food Mart; CLOSED 7/31/2026

1 docNo comments

Rulemaking

PHMSA

PHMSA-2026-1523

DOT confirms new pipeline steel standard will take effect Jan. 1, 2027

2 docsNo comments

Rulemaking

PHMSA

PHMSA-2026-1533

Transport Department Confirms New Pipeline Corrosion Standard to Take Effect Jan. 1, 2027

2 docs1 comment

Rulemaking

PHMSA

PHMSA-2026-1519

Pipeline rule confirms operators may keep oil spill response plans electronically

2 docs1 comment

Rulemaking

PHMSA

PHMSA-2026-1534

DOT Confirms New Corrosion-Assessment Standard for Dry Natural Gas Pipelines, Effective Jan. 1, 2027

2 docs1 comment

Rulemaking

HUD

Open for Comments

HUD-2026-1090

HUD proposes undoing 2024 flood-risk rule, restores prior floodplain and wetlands policies with some retained flexiblity

3 docs55 comments

Comments due Sep 9, 2026

Nonrulemaking

FDA

FDA-2026-H-7105

DAB Civil Money Penalty; Altitude Whittier Inc., d/b/a Upsky Smoke Shop; CLOSED 07/30/2026

1 docNo comments

Rulemaking

FAA

FAA-2026-5644

FAA Shrinks and Updates Controlled Airspace Around Groton, CT Airport

2 docsNo comments

Rulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-8291

FAA proposes changing flight routes near Hays, Kansas after VOR decommissioning

1 docNo comments

Comments due Sep 15, 2026

Rulemaking

FAA

FAA-2025-2636

FAA adjusts New York Class B airspace to exclude Presidential Prohibited Area

1 docNo comments

Rulemaking

FAA

FAA-2025-2635

FAA creates new no-fly zone near President's New York residence

5 docs2 comments

Rulemaking

FAA

FAA-2026-0826

FAA Changes RNAV T-388 Near Kodiak to Improve Alaska Route Connectivity

2 docsNo comments

Rulemaking

FAA

FAA-2026-2905

FAA Corrects Navigation Coordinates for Two RNAV Routes Near Thedford, Nebraska

1 docNo comments

Rulemaking

FAA

Open for Comments

FAA-2026-7232

FAA Proposes Stricter Inspections for CFM56-7B Jet Engine Fan Blades After Improved Test Procedures

1 docNo comments

Comments due Sep 1, 2026