{"as_of":"2026-09-17T11:21:53.155Z","total_matching":13,"count":13,"documents":[{"document_number":"2026-19072","title":"Rescission of the Greenhouse Gas Findings for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants and Repeal of Regulations for Power Plant Greenhouse Gas Emissions Under Clean Air Act Section 111","type":"Proposed Rule","action":"Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking.","agencies":["Environmental Protection Agency"],"publication_date":"2026-09-17","effective_on":null,"comments_close_on":"2026-11-02","significant":null,"abstract":"In this action, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is supplementing its proposal to repeal all greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards for fossil fuel-fired electric generating units (EGUs) to effectuate the best reading of Clean Air Act (CAA) section 111. We propose that CAA section 111 does not authorize the EPA to regulate emissions from power plants in response to global climate change concerns. For the multiple and independent reasons described herein, this additional rationale would also require rescinding the Administrator's contrary findings and determinations in 2015 and repealing all associated 2015 and 2024 GHG standards for the fossil fuel-fired EGU source category. In a separate action published concurrently with this supplemental notice, the EPA is finalizing the repeal of certain 2024 GHG standards for the fossil fuel-fired EGU source category on distinct legal and technical grounds. We are not reopening that final rule. Nor are we soliciting further comment on those issues through this supplemental notice, except to the extent that commenters believe the final rule bears on the distinct questions of statutory authority addressed herein.","docket_ids":["EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0124","FRL-12674.1-01-OAR"],"regulation_id_numbers":["2060-AX00"],"cfr_references":["40 CFR 60"],"topics":[],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/17/2026-19072/rescission-of-the-greenhouse-gas-findings-for-fossil-fuel-fired-power-plants-and-repeal-of","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":46,"days_to_effective":null},{"document_number":"2026-19071","title":"Partial Repeal of the Carbon Pollution Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units","type":"Rule","action":"Final rule.","agencies":["Environmental Protection Agency"],"publication_date":"2026-09-17","effective_on":"2026-11-16","comments_close_on":null,"significant":true,"abstract":"In this final rule, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is repealing most provisions of the 2024 Carbon Pollution Standards for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from fossil fuel-fired electric generating units (EGUs) based on a reevaluation of the best system of emission reduction for the relevant subcategories. Specifically, the EPA is repealing the emission guidelines for existing fossil fuel-fired steam generating units, the carbon capture and sequestration/storage (CCS)-based standards for coal-fired steam generating units undertaking a large modification, and the CCS-based standards for new base load stationary combustion turbines (i.e., Phase 2 standards). In a separate action published concurrently with this final rule, the EPA is issuing a supplemental proposal soliciting comment on additional reasons to rescind all GHG emission requirements for fossil fuel-fired EGUs to effectuate the best reading of Clean Air Act (CAA) section 111 and ensure consistency with applicable principles of administrative law beyond those reasons on which the EPA solicited comment in the June 2025 notice of proposed rulemaking.","docket_ids":["EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0124","FRL-12674-02-OAR"],"regulation_id_numbers":["2060-AW55"],"cfr_references":["40 CFR 60"],"topics":["Administrative practice and procedure","Air pollution control","Environmental protection","Incorporation by reference","Reporting and recordkeeping requirements"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/17/2026-19071/partial-repeal-of-the-carbon-pollution-standards-for-fossil-fuel-fired-electric-generating-units","flags":["significant","final_rule_pending_effect"],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":60},{"document_number":"2026-18366","title":"Improving the Effectiveness of the Robocall Mitigation Database; Call Authentication Trust Anchor; Advanced Methods To Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls","type":"Proposed Rule","action":"Proposed rule.","agencies":["Federal Communications Commission"],"publication_date":"2026-09-09","effective_on":"2026-10-09","comments_close_on":"2026-11-09","significant":null,"abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes steps to strengthen the reliability, integrity, and effectiveness of the Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD or Database) as a core component of its illegal-call prevention framework. The Commission proposed measures aim to ensure that RMD filings are accurate, complete, and current, and to safeguard the Database so that only legitimate, transparent, and accountable providers may enter or remain listed. Specifically, the Commission proposes and seeks comment on measures to clarify which entities are required to file in the RMD, enhance the accuracy and completeness of submitted information, and specify which portions of filings may be publicly disclosed. Additionally, the Commission proposes and seeks comment on new tools to prevent bad actors and noncompliant providers from accessing or remaining in the RMD, including strengthened screening procedures for new filers, improved mechanisms for identifying noncompliant providers, expedited removal processes, and safeguards to prevent unauthorized re- entry into the Database.","docket_ids":["WC Docket Nos. 24-213 and 17-97","CG Docket No. 17-59","FCC 26-49","FR ID 364473"],"regulation_id_numbers":[],"cfr_references":["47 CFR 0","47 CFR 1","47 CFR 64"],"topics":["Administrative practice and procedure","Communications","Communications common carriers","Communications equipment","Penalties","Reporting and recordkeeping requirements","Security measures","Telecommunications","Telephone","Waivers"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/09/2026-18366/improving-the-effectiveness-of-the-robocall-mitigation-database-call-authentication-trust-anchor","flags":["effective_soon"],"days_to_comment_close":53,"days_to_effective":22},{"document_number":"2026-18190","title":"Transfer Agent Rules","type":"Proposed Rule","action":"Proposed rule.","agencies":["Securities and Exchange Commission"],"publication_date":"2026-09-04","effective_on":"2026-09-04","comments_close_on":"2026-11-03","significant":true,"abstract":"The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (\"SEC\" or \"Commission\") is proposing to adopt new rules, amend existing rules, amend the existing form for registration with the Commission as a transfer agent (Form TA-1) and the existing form for reporting activities of transfer agents (Form TA-2), and rescind an existing rule governing registered transfer agents. The proposals are designed to modernize the rules governing registered transfer agents.","docket_ids":["Release No. 34-106246","File No. S7-2026-30"],"regulation_id_numbers":["3235-AL55"],"cfr_references":["17 CFR 240","17 CFR 249"],"topics":["Reporting and recordkeeping requirements","Securities"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/04/2026-18190/transfer-agent-rules","flags":["significant"],"days_to_comment_close":47,"days_to_effective":-13},{"document_number":"2026-18061","title":"Determining the Appropriate Penalty for Federal Employees Charged With Misconduct","type":"Rule","action":"Final rule.","agencies":["Merit Systems Protection Board"],"publication_date":"2026-09-03","effective_on":"2026-10-05","comments_close_on":null,"significant":null,"abstract":"The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB or Board) is issuing a final rule amending its regulations governing the Board's review of the reasonableness of an agency's chosen penalty in misconduct-based adverse actions appealed to the Board. Under the final rule, the Board will no longer require consideration of the 12 factors set forth in Douglas v. Veterans Administration, 5 M.S.P.R. 280 (1981), in every case. Instead, the Board will evaluate whether the agency's penalty is within the tolerable limits of reasonableness in light of the totality of the circumstances, determined on a case-by-case basis.","docket_ids":["Docket ID: OPM-2025-0012"],"regulation_id_numbers":["3124-AA35"],"cfr_references":["5 CFR 1201"],"topics":["Administrative practice and procedure","Government employees"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/03/2026-18061/determining-the-appropriate-penalty-for-federal-employees-charged-with-misconduct","flags":["effective_soon","final_rule_pending_effect"],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":18},{"document_number":"2026-17926","title":"Heightened Import Disclosures for Supply Chain Visibility","type":"Proposed Rule","action":"Advance notice of proposed rulemaking.","agencies":["Homeland Security Department","U.S. Customs and Border Protection"],"publication_date":"2026-09-02","effective_on":null,"comments_close_on":"2026-12-01","significant":null,"abstract":"U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is considering amending its regulations to give CBP greater visibility into the supply chains of goods imported into the United States. CBP is seeking comments on new requirements enhancing visibility into the parties involved in the importation of goods; integrating innovative technical solutions for the tracing of supply chains of those goods; and collecting foreign export documentation that foreign exporters are required to submit to the foreign customs authority prior to the exportation of those goods to the United States. With these proposals, CBP seeks to more effectively detect and interdict illicit importations, especially those that are illegally transshipped to evade compliance with U.S. customs and trade laws.","docket_ids":["Docket No. USCBP-2026-1058"],"regulation_id_numbers":["1685-AA47"],"cfr_references":["19 CFR 141","19 CFR 142","19 CFR 143","19 CFR 163"],"topics":[],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/02/2026-17926/heightened-import-disclosures-for-supply-chain-visibility","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":75,"days_to_effective":null},{"document_number":"2026-17761","title":"Maximizing Efficiencies in Universal Service Administration","type":"Proposed Rule","action":"Proposed rule.","agencies":["Federal Communications Commission"],"publication_date":"2026-08-31","effective_on":null,"comments_close_on":"2026-09-30","significant":null,"abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) seeks to improve the administration of the Universal Service Fund (USF or Fund) by seeking comment on four areas related to USF administration: current USF administration processes, i.e., the processes used by Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) to administer the USF and the Commission's oversight of those processes; the structure of USF administration, that is, USAC's role and responsibilities related to USF administration; operating costs associated with USF administration; and the impact of USAC's Board of Directors on USF administration.","docket_ids":["WC Docket No. 26-173","FCC No. 26-52","FR ID 364115"],"regulation_id_numbers":[],"cfr_references":["47 CFR 54"],"topics":["Communications common carriers","Reporting and recordkeeping requirements","Telecommunications","Telephone"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/31/2026-17761/maximizing-efficiencies-in-universal-service-administration","flags":["comments_close_soon"],"days_to_comment_close":13,"days_to_effective":null},{"document_number":"2026-17442","title":"Critical Position Pay Authority","type":"Rule","action":"Final rule.","agencies":["Personnel Management Office"],"publication_date":"2026-08-26","effective_on":"2026-08-26","comments_close_on":null,"significant":null,"abstract":"The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is amending its regulations governing the critical position pay (CPP) authority to establish level I of the Executive Schedule as the default maximum critical pay rate, with higher rates subject to written approval by the Director of OPM. The final rule eliminates non-statutory caps and approval criteria; addresses the use of service agreements; clarifies that reductions or terminations of CPP are not adverse actions or subject to grievance or appeal rights; and clarifies the treatment of critical pay rates as basic pay. This final rule simplifies and better aligns OPM's regulations with governing law and delegated authority.","docket_ids":["Docket ID: OPM-2026-0232"],"regulation_id_numbers":["3206-AP02"],"cfr_references":["5 CFR 535","5 CFR 752"],"topics":["Administrative practice and procedure","Freedom of information","Government employees","Law enforcement officers","Reporting and recordkeeping requirements","Wages"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/26/2026-17442/critical-position-pay-authority","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":-22},{"document_number":"2026-17183","title":"Regulation Crypto Assets","type":"Proposed Rule","action":"Proposed rule.","agencies":["Securities and Exchange Commission"],"publication_date":"2026-08-21","effective_on":"2026-08-21","comments_close_on":"2026-10-20","significant":true,"abstract":"The Securities and Exchange Commission (\"Commission\") is proposing new rules to create a tailored offering regime for certain investment contracts involving crypto assets. The proposed offering regime is intended to facilitate capital formation and accommodate innovation within the crypto asset markets while, at the same time, ensuring that investors are adequately protected and provided with the information they need to make informed investment decisions. The proposed rules would be set forth in a new regulation titled \"Regulation Crypto Assets\" and would include two exemptions from the registration requirements of section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933. The first exemption would permit offerings of up to $5 million during a four-year period. The second exemption would permit offerings of up to $75 million during each 12-month period. Under both exemptions, issuers would be required to make certain principles-based narrative disclosures available to their investors. In addition, issuers under the second exemption would be required to provide financial statements and would be subject to ongoing reporting requirements. Issuers that rely on these exemptions would remain subject to the antifraud and antimanipulation provisions of the Federal securities laws. The proposed rules also would include a conditional safe harbor from the term \"investment contract\" in the definitions of \"security\" in the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. If the conditions of that proposed safe harbor are satisfied, then a crypto asset would be deemed not to be subject to an investment contract for purposes of those definitions of \"security.\"","docket_ids":["Release Nos. 33-11434","34-106150","File No. S7-2026-27"],"regulation_id_numbers":["3235-AN38"],"cfr_references":["17 CFR 200","17 CFR 201","17 CFR 228","17 CFR 230","17 CFR 232","17 CFR 239"],"topics":["Administrative practice and procedure","Authority delegations (Government agencies)","Electronic filing","Investment companies","Organization and functions (Government agencies)","Reporting and recordkeeping requirements","Securities"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/21/2026-17183/regulation-crypto-assets","flags":["significant"],"days_to_comment_close":33,"days_to_effective":-27},{"document_number":"2026-17163","title":"Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts","type":"Proposed Rule","action":"Request for comment.","agencies":["Commodity Futures Trading Commission"],"publication_date":"2026-08-21","effective_on":null,"comments_close_on":"2026-10-20","significant":null,"abstract":"The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (\"CFTC\" or \"Commission\") is seeking public responses to this Request for Comment to better inform its understanding and oversight of derivatives markets in compute.","docket_ids":[],"regulation_id_numbers":["3038-AF77"],"cfr_references":["17 CFR 1","17 CFR 38"],"topics":[],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/21/2026-17163/request-for-comment-on-the-listing-of-compute-derivatives-contracts","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":33,"days_to_effective":null},{"document_number":"2026-17001","title":"Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization: The Secretary's Recognition of Accrediting Agencies: Institutional Eligibility Under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as Amended, Student Assistance General Provisions","type":"Proposed Rule","action":"Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).","agencies":["Education Department"],"publication_date":"2026-08-20","effective_on":null,"comments_close_on":"2026-09-21","significant":false,"abstract":"The Department proposes to revise the existing accrediting agency recognition regulations at 34 CFR part 602 to implement the directives set forth in Executive Order 14279, Reforming Accreditation to Strengthen Higher Education, and other Administration priorities, align the regulations more closely with statute, and reduce regulatory burden.","docket_ids":["Docket ID ED-2025-OPE-1042"],"regulation_id_numbers":["1840-AD82"],"cfr_references":["34 CFR 600","34 CFR 602","34 CFR 668"],"topics":["Administrative practice and procedure","Colleges and universities","Consumer protection","Foreign relations","Grant programs-education","Loan programs-education","Reporting and recordkeeping requirements","Student aid","Vocational education"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/20/2026-17001/accreditation-innovation-and-modernization-the-secretarys-recognition-of-accrediting-agencies","flags":["comments_close_soon"],"days_to_comment_close":4,"days_to_effective":null},{"document_number":"2026-16982","title":"Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service Staffing","type":"Rule","action":"Final rule.","agencies":["Labor Department","Employment and Training Administration"],"publication_date":"2026-08-20","effective_on":"2026-10-19","comments_close_on":null,"significant":true,"abstract":"The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL or the Department) is removing the requirement that States use State merit staff to provide Wagner-Peyser Employment Service (ES) services. This final rule allows States to use the staffing model that provides the required services with the most efficient and cost-effective model for their State.","docket_ids":["Docket ETA-2025-0005"],"regulation_id_numbers":["1205-AC22"],"cfr_references":["20 CFR 652"],"topics":["Employment","Grant programs-labor","Reporting and recordkeeping requirements"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/20/2026-16982/wagner-peyser-act-employment-service-staffing","flags":["significant","final_rule_pending_effect"],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":32},{"document_number":"2026-16981","title":"Application for Relief From Disabilities Imposed by Federal Laws With Respect to the Acquisition, Receipt, Transfer, Shipment, Transportation, or Possession of Firearms","type":"Rule","action":"Final rule.","agencies":["Justice Department","Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau",""],"publication_date":"2026-08-20","effective_on":"2026-09-21","comments_close_on":null,"significant":true,"abstract":"The Department of Justice (\"the Department\") is implementing criteria to guide determinations for granting relief from disabilities imposed by federal laws with respect to the acquisition, receipt, transfer, shipment, transportation, or possession of firearms. The criteria are designed to ensure that the fundamental right of the people to keep and bear arms is not unduly infringed, that those people granted relief are not likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety, and that granting such relief would not be contrary to the public interest.","docket_ids":["Docket No. OAG191","AG Order No. 7109-2026"],"regulation_id_numbers":["1105-AB78"],"cfr_references":["27 CFR 478","28 CFR 0","28 CFR 25","28 CFR 107"],"topics":["Administrative practice and procedure","Arms and munitions","Authority delegations (Government agencies)","Computer technology","Courts","Customs duties and inspection","Exports","Government employees","Imports","Intergovernmental relations","Law enforcement officers","Military personnel","Organization and functions (Government agencies)","Penalties","Privacy","Reporting and recordkeeping requirements","Research","Security measures","Seizures and forfeitures","Telecommunications","Transportation"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/20/2026-16981/application-for-relief-from-disabilities-imposed-by-federal-laws-with-respect-to-the-acquisition","flags":["significant","effective_soon","final_rule_pending_effect"],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":4}],"method_id":"reg_rules_rules_v1","disclaimer":"Regulatory information from the Federal Register (public domain); not legal advice.","refresh_after":"2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z"}