{"as_of":"2026-09-17T11:23:32.510Z","total_matching":299,"count":50,"documents":[{"document_number":"2026-19094","title":"Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Engines","type":"Proposed Rule","action":"Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).","agencies":["Transportation Department","Federal Aviation Administration"],"publication_date":"2026-09-17","effective_on":null,"comments_close_on":"2026-10-19","significant":false,"abstract":"The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Pratt & Whitney (PW) Model PW1519G, PW1521G, PW1521GA, PW1521G- 3, PW1524G, PW1524G-3, PW1525G, PW1525G-3, PW1919G, PW1919G-RC, PW1921G, PW1921G-RC, PW1922G, PW1923G, and PW1923G-A engines with a certain high-pressure compressor (HPC) module installed. This proposed AD was prompted by six reports of clashing found on either the HPC 2nd stage rotor or 3rd stage rotor caused by contact with the corresponding HPC variable stator vanes (VSV). This proposed AD would require initial and repetitive borescope inspections (BSIs) of the HPC 1st stage, 2nd stage, and 3rd stage rotor rear rim surfaces for evidence of wear, scratching, or contact with the corresponding HPC VSV inner locating ring and, depending on the results, removal from service and replacement. This proposed AD would also require replacement of the HPC VSV bushing set as terminating action to the initial and repetitive BSIs of the HPC 1st stage, 2nd stage, and 3rd stage rotor rear rim surfaces. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.","docket_ids":["Docket No. FAA-2026-8816","Project Identifier AD-2026-00605-E"],"regulation_id_numbers":["2120-AA64"],"cfr_references":["14 CFR 39"],"topics":["Air transportation","Aircraft","Aviation safety","Incorporation by reference","Safety"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/17/2026-19094/airworthiness-directives-pratt-and-whitney-engines","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":32,"days_to_effective":null},{"document_number":"2026-19090","title":"Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes","type":"Proposed Rule","action":"Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).","agencies":["Transportation Department","Federal Aviation Administration"],"publication_date":"2026-09-17","effective_on":null,"comments_close_on":"2026-11-02","significant":false,"abstract":"The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes). This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This proposed AD would require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.","docket_ids":["Docket No. FAA-2026-8812","Project Identifier MCAI-2025-01723-T"],"regulation_id_numbers":["2120-AA64"],"cfr_references":["14 CFR 39"],"topics":["Air transportation","Aircraft","Aviation safety","Incorporation by reference","Safety"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/17/2026-19090/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":46,"days_to_effective":null},{"document_number":"2026-19089","title":"Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes","type":"Proposed Rule","action":"Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).","agencies":["Transportation Department","Federal Aviation Administration"],"publication_date":"2026-09-17","effective_on":null,"comments_close_on":"2026-11-02","significant":false,"abstract":"The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of uncommanded nose landing gear (NLG) retraction. This proposed AD would require a leakage test of certain landing gear selector valves (LGSVs) and replacement, as applicable. This proposed AD would also limit the installation of affected parts under certain conditions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.","docket_ids":["Docket No. FAA-2026-8813","Project Identifier MCAI-2026-00229-T"],"regulation_id_numbers":["2120-AA64"],"cfr_references":["14 CFR 39"],"topics":["Air transportation","Aircraft","Aviation safety","Incorporation by reference","Safety"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/17/2026-19089/airworthiness-directives-atr-gie-avions-de-transport-rgional-airplanes","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":46,"days_to_effective":null},{"document_number":"2026-19084","title":"Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes","type":"Rule","action":"Final rule.","agencies":["Transportation Department","Federal Aviation Administration"],"publication_date":"2026-09-17","effective_on":"2026-10-22","comments_close_on":null,"significant":false,"abstract":"The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, and A330-343 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracked and broken restraint brackets of the anti-ice piccolo tube found during maintenance on certain nacelle inlet cowls. This AD requires, for certain affected parts, modification of the affected part, and for certain other affected parts, repetitive special detailed inspections (SDIs) for discrepancies and, depending on findings, modification of the affected part. This AD also prohibits a certain repair on any affected part and limits the installation of affected parts under certain conditions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.","docket_ids":["Docket No. FAA-2026-7201","Project Identifier MCAI-2025-01290-T","Amendment 39-23464","AD 2026-18-09"],"regulation_id_numbers":["2120-AA64"],"cfr_references":["14 CFR 39"],"topics":["Air transportation","Aircraft","Aviation safety","Incorporation by reference","Safety"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/17/2026-19084/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes","flags":["final_rule_pending_effect"],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":35},{"document_number":"2026-19083","title":"Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes","type":"Rule","action":"Final rule.","agencies":["Transportation Department","Federal Aviation Administration"],"publication_date":"2026-09-17","effective_on":"2026-10-22","comments_close_on":null,"significant":false,"abstract":"The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 767-300F series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a supplier notice of escapement documenting that some titanium cargo track crown fittings had suspect material certifications. This AD requires an X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer inspection to identify the material composition of the cargo track crown fittings or replacement of all cargo track crown fittings with new cargo track crown fittings, and applicable on- condition actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.","docket_ids":["Docket No. FAA-2026-1329","Project Identifier AD-2025-01626-T","Amendment 39-23463","AD 2026-18-08"],"regulation_id_numbers":["2120-AA64"],"cfr_references":["14 CFR 39"],"topics":["Air transportation","Aircraft","Aviation safety","Incorporation by reference","Safety"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/17/2026-19083/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes","flags":["final_rule_pending_effect"],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":35},{"document_number":"2026-19082","title":"Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes","type":"Rule","action":"Final rule.","agencies":["Transportation Department","Federal Aviation Administration"],"publication_date":"2026-09-17","effective_on":"2026-10-22","comments_close_on":null,"significant":false,"abstract":"The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports indicating cracks in the bear strap and stub frame at the forward galley door cutout. This AD requires inspections for existing repairs; an inspection for any crack of the fuselage skin, bear strap, and stub frame; repetitive inspections for any crack of the bear strap and stub frame; and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.","docket_ids":["Docket No. FAA-2025-3439","Project Identifier AD-2025-00463-T","Amendment 39-23462","AD 2026-18-07"],"regulation_id_numbers":["2120-AA64"],"cfr_references":["14 CFR 39"],"topics":["Air transportation","Aircraft","Aviation safety","Incorporation by reference","Safety"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/17/2026-19082/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes","flags":["final_rule_pending_effect"],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":35},{"document_number":"2026-19074","title":"Medical Devices; Exemption From Premarket Notification: Radiology Computer-Aided Detection and/or Diagnosis Devices and Computer-Aided Triage and Notification Devices","type":"Rule","action":"Final order.","agencies":["Health and Human Services Department","Food and Drug Administration"],"publication_date":"2026-09-17","effective_on":"2026-09-17","comments_close_on":null,"significant":null,"abstract":"The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is publishing an order setting forth its final determination regarding a partial exemption from the premarket notification requirements for radiology computer- aided detection and/or diagnosis devices and computer-aided triage and notification devices that was the subject of a notice published in the Federal Register of December 29, 2025. That notice announced FDA's receipt of a petition that requested exemption from the premarket notification requirements for the following generic device types when certain conditions described in the petition were met: radiological computer-assisted diagnostic software for lesions suspicious of cancer; medical image analyzers; radiological computer aided triage and notification software; and radiological computer-assisted detection and diagnosis software. FDA denied the petition in a response issued to the petitioner on April 1, 2026. FDA is publishing this order in accordance with procedures established by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).","docket_ids":["Docket No. FDA-2025-P-5560"],"regulation_id_numbers":[],"cfr_references":["21 CFR 892"],"topics":[],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/17/2026-19074/medical-devices-exemption-from-premarket-notification-radiology-computer-aided-detection-andor","flags":["effective_soon","final_rule_pending_effect"],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":0},{"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":"2026-19065","title":"Revocation of Obsolete Rules Regarding Infant Bouncer Seats and Stationary Activity Centers","type":"Rule","action":"Withdrawal of direct final rule.","agencies":["Consumer Product Safety Commission"],"publication_date":"2026-09-17","effective_on":"2026-09-17","comments_close_on":null,"significant":null,"abstract":"The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission or CPSC) is withdrawing a direct final rule that would remove two obsolete rules concerning infant bouncer seats and stationary activity centers that was published in the Federal Register on July 22, 2026, because the Commission received a significant adverse comment.","docket_ids":["Docket No. CPSC-2026-0298"],"regulation_id_numbers":["3041-AE17"],"cfr_references":["16 CFR 1500"],"topics":[],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/17/2026-19065/revocation-of-obsolete-rules-regarding-infant-bouncer-seats-and-stationary-activity-centers","flags":["effective_soon","final_rule_pending_effect"],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":0},{"document_number":"2026-19060","title":"Safety Zone; Key West Main Ship Channel, and Fleming Key Cut, Key West, FL","type":"Rule","action":"Temporary final rule.","agencies":["Homeland Security Department","Coast Guard"],"publication_date":"2026-09-17","effective_on":"2026-09-17","comments_close_on":null,"significant":false,"abstract":"The Coast Guard is establishing two temporary safety zones to support U.S. military training operations. Zone 1 will encompass the navigable waters of Fleming Key Cut within a 500-foot radius of surface support vessels. Zone 2 will encompass the navigable waters of the Key West Main Ship Channel within a 500-foot radius of surface support vessels. The zones are needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from hazards associated with military training operations. Entry into either zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Key West, or a designated representative.","docket_ids":["Docket Number USCG-2026-1146"],"regulation_id_numbers":["1625-AA00"],"cfr_references":["33 CFR 165"],"topics":["Harbors","Marine safety","Navigation (water)","Reporting and recordkeeping requirements","Security measures","Waterways"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/17/2026-19060/safety-zone-key-west-main-ship-channel-and-fleming-key-cut-key-west-fl","flags":["effective_soon","final_rule_pending_effect"],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":0},{"document_number":"2026-19059","title":"Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Connecticut River, East Haddam, CT","type":"Proposed Rule","action":"Notice of proposed rulemaking.","agencies":["Homeland Security Department","Coast Guard"],"publication_date":"2026-09-17","effective_on":null,"comments_close_on":"2026-10-19","significant":false,"abstract":"The Coast Guard proposes to modify the operating schedule that governs the Route 82 Bridge across Connecticut River, mile 16.8, at East Haddam, CT. The bridge owner, Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), submitted a request on July 10, 2026, to remove the opening restrictions currently in place for November 1 through April 30 and allow the bridge to provide consistent bridge operations throughout the year. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.","docket_ids":["Docket Number USCG-2026-0960"],"regulation_id_numbers":["1625-AA09"],"cfr_references":["33 CFR 117"],"topics":["Bridges"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/17/2026-19059/drawbridge-operation-regulation-connecticut-river-east-haddam-ct","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":32,"days_to_effective":null},{"document_number":"2026-19058","title":"Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Niantic River, Between Waterford and Niantic, CT","type":"Proposed Rule","action":"Notice of proposed rulemaking.","agencies":["Homeland Security Department","Coast Guard"],"publication_date":"2026-09-17","effective_on":null,"comments_close_on":"2026-10-19","significant":false,"abstract":"The Coast Guard proposes to modify the operating schedule that governs the Route 156 Bridge across Niantic River, mile 0.1, between Waterford and Niantic, CT. The bridge owner, Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), submitted a request on July 10, 2026, to remove the opening restrictions currently in place for November 1 through April 30 and allow the bridge to provide consistent bridge operations throughout the year. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.","docket_ids":["Docket Number USCG-2026-0961"],"regulation_id_numbers":["1625-AA09"],"cfr_references":["33 CFR 117"],"topics":["Bridges"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/17/2026-19058/drawbridge-operation-regulation-niantic-river-between-waterford-and-niantic-ct","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":32,"days_to_effective":null},{"document_number":"2026-19057","title":"Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Mystic River, Mystic, CT","type":"Proposed Rule","action":"Notice of proposed rulemaking.","agencies":["Homeland Security Department","Coast Guard"],"publication_date":"2026-09-17","effective_on":null,"comments_close_on":"2026-10-19","significant":false,"abstract":"The Coast Guard proposes to modify the operating schedule that governs the Route 1 Bridge across Mystic River, mile 2.8, at Mystic, CT. The bridge owner, Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), submitted a request on July 10, 2026, to remove the opening restrictions currently in place from November 1 through April 30 and allow the bridge to provide consistent bridge operations throughout the year. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.","docket_ids":["Docket Number USCG-2026-0962"],"regulation_id_numbers":["1625-AA09"],"cfr_references":["33 CFR 117"],"topics":["Bridges"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/17/2026-19057/drawbridge-operation-regulation-mystic-river-mystic-ct","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":32,"days_to_effective":null},{"document_number":"2026-19056","title":"Special Local Regulation; Maumee River, Toledo, OH","type":"Rule","action":"Temporary final rule.","agencies":["Homeland Security Department","Coast Guard"],"publication_date":"2026-09-17","effective_on":"2026-09-19","comments_close_on":null,"significant":false,"abstract":"The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for certain navigable waters of the Maumee River near Toledo, OH. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during the Glass City Regatta occurring on September 19, 2026. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Detroit or their designated representative.","docket_ids":["Docket Number USCG-2026-1161"],"regulation_id_numbers":["1625-AA08"],"cfr_references":["33 CFR 100"],"topics":["Harbors","Marine safety","Navigation (water)","Reporting and recordkeeping requirements","Security measures","Waterways"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/17/2026-19056/special-local-regulation-maumee-river-toledo-oh","flags":["effective_soon","final_rule_pending_effect"],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":2},{"document_number":"2026-19052","title":"Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters","type":"Rule","action":"Final rule.","agencies":["Transportation Department","Federal Aviation Administration"],"publication_date":"2026-09-17","effective_on":"2026-10-22","comments_close_on":null,"significant":false,"abstract":"The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports that the identification plate affixed to certain tail cone assemblies contains an incorrect part number (P/N), which may not accurately convey the life limit. This AD requires verifying the tail cone assembly part number and, if necessary, replacing the incorrect tail cone assembly identification plate with a new tail cone assembly identification plate containing the correct P/N and updating the existing log book or equivalent record for the helicopter. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.","docket_ids":["Docket No. FAA-2026-4658","Project Identifier MCAI-2026-00014-R","Amendment 39-23465","AD 2026-18-10"],"regulation_id_numbers":["2120-AA64"],"cfr_references":["14 CFR 39"],"topics":["Air transportation","Aircraft","Aviation safety","Incorporation by reference","Safety"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/17/2026-19052/airworthiness-directives-bell-textron-canada-limited-helicopters","flags":["final_rule_pending_effect"],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":35},{"document_number":"C1-2026-13420","title":"Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Cardiovascular Disorders","type":"Rule","action":null,"agencies":["Social Security Administration"],"publication_date":"2026-09-16","effective_on":null,"comments_close_on":null,"significant":true,"abstract":null,"docket_ids":["Docket No. SSA-2019-0013"],"regulation_id_numbers":["0960-AI43"],"cfr_references":["20 CFR 404","20 CFR 416"],"topics":[],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/16/C1-2026-13420/revised-medical-criteria-for-evaluating-cardiovascular-disorders","flags":["significant"],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":null},{"document_number":"2026-19027","title":"Indiana: Approval of State Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program","type":"Proposed Rule","action":"Notice of availability; request for comments.","agencies":["Environmental Protection Agency"],"publication_date":"2026-09-16","effective_on":null,"comments_close_on":"2026-11-16","significant":null,"abstract":"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is proposing to approve Indiana's Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) partial permit program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). After reviewing the CCR permit program application submitted by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), EPA has preliminarily determined that Indiana's CCR permit program meets the standard for partial approval under RCRA. If approved, Indiana's CCR permit program will operate in lieu of the Federal CCR program, with the exception of the specific provisions noted below. EPA is seeking comment on this proposal during a 60-day public comment period and will hold a hybrid in-person and online public hearing on EPA's preliminary approval of Indiana's partial CCR permit program.","docket_ids":["EPA-HQ-OLEM-2026-4326","FRL-13459-01-OLEM"],"regulation_id_numbers":[],"cfr_references":["40 CFR 257"],"topics":[],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/16/2026-19027/indiana-approval-of-state-coal-combustion-residuals-permit-program","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":60,"days_to_effective":null},{"document_number":"2026-19013","title":"Racial Nondiscrimination in Private Schools; Hearing","type":"Proposed Rule","action":"Notice of proposed rulemaking; notice of hearing.","agencies":["Treasury Department","Internal Revenue Service"],"publication_date":"2026-09-16","effective_on":null,"comments_close_on":null,"significant":null,"abstract":"This document provides a notice of public hearing on the notice of proposed rulemaking (REG-119986-25) published in the Federal Register on September 4, 2026. The proposed regulations would update existing regulations to provide that a private school is not described as an organization exempt from Federal income tax if it discriminates on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational, admissions, scholarship, athletic, or other policies, based on the fundamental public policy of the United States against such practices.","docket_ids":["REG-119986-25"],"regulation_id_numbers":["1545-BS05"],"cfr_references":["26 CFR 1"],"topics":[],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/16/2026-19013/racial-nondiscrimination-in-private-schools-hearing","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":null},{"document_number":"2026-19006","title":"Whistleblower Award Determination","type":"Rule","action":"Final rule.","agencies":["Commodity Futures Trading Commission"],"publication_date":"2026-09-16","effective_on":"2026-10-16","comments_close_on":null,"significant":null,"abstract":"The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (\"Commission\" or \"CFTC\") is amending its rules implementing section 23 of the Commodity Exchange Act (\"CEA\"). Section 23 of the CEA and the Commission's implementing regulations provide for the payment of awards, subject to certain limitations and conditions, to whistleblowers who provide the Commission with information that aids in successful enforcement efforts. The Commission is adopting amendments, which are modeled on a similar provision in the Securities and Exchange Commission's (\"SEC\") regulations, to part 165 of its regulations to increase the efficiency, transparency, and predictability of whistleblower claims process, thereby protecting and enhancing the program's effectiveness in incentivizing whistleblowers to report. The amendments also include technical corrections to the whistleblower rules to reflect the Whistleblower Office's (\"WBO\") move in 2025, consistent with its adjudicatory functions, to the Office of the General Counsel (\"OGC\").","docket_ids":[],"regulation_id_numbers":["3038-AF74"],"cfr_references":["17 CFR 165"],"topics":["Administrative practice and procedure","Government employees","Investigations","Whistleblowing"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/16/2026-19006/whistleblower-award-determination","flags":["effective_soon","final_rule_pending_effect"],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":29},{"document_number":"2026-18996","title":"Annual Fireworks Displays and Other Events in the USCG Heartland District Requiring Safety Zones","type":"Rule","action":"Notification of enforcement of regulation.","agencies":["Homeland Security Department","Coast Guard"],"publication_date":"2026-09-16","effective_on":null,"comments_close_on":null,"significant":null,"abstract":"The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the University of Pittsburgh Drone Show on September 17, 2026, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for annual fireworks displays and other events within the Heartland Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in Pittsburgh, PA. During the enforcement period, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh.","docket_ids":["Docket No. USCG-2026-1138"],"regulation_id_numbers":[],"cfr_references":["33 CFR 165"],"topics":[],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/16/2026-18996/annual-fireworks-displays-and-other-events-in-the-uscg-heartland-district-requiring-safety-zones","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":null},{"document_number":"2026-18978","title":"Federal-State Unemployment Compensation (UC) Program; Data Availability","type":"Rule","action":"Final rule.","agencies":["Labor Department","Employment and Training Administration"],"publication_date":"2026-09-16","effective_on":"2026-11-16","comments_close_on":null,"significant":true,"abstract":"The Department of Labor (DOL or the Department) is issuing this final rule to require the disclosure of confidential unemployment compensation (UC) information to Federal officials for purposes of UC program oversight and audits. This rule will ensure that Federal officials, including the Department's Office of Inspector General (DOL- OIG), are able to obtain the information needed from State UC agencies to ensure proper oversight of the UC programs and to hold State UC agencies accountable for identifying and addressing fraud in UC programs.","docket_ids":["Docket ETA-2025-0004"],"regulation_id_numbers":["1205-AC11"],"cfr_references":["20 CFR 603"],"topics":["Unemployment compensation","Wages"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/16/2026-18978/federal-state-unemployment-compensation-uc-program-data-availability","flags":["significant","final_rule_pending_effect"],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":60},{"document_number":"2026-18977","title":"Safety Zone; Lake St. Clair, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI","type":"Rule","action":"Temporary final rule.","agencies":["Homeland Security Department","Coast Guard"],"publication_date":"2026-09-16","effective_on":"2026-09-19","comments_close_on":null,"significant":false,"abstract":"The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for the navigable waters of Lake St. Clair for a fireworks display. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with an over water fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Detroit (COTP) or their designated representative.","docket_ids":["Docket Number USCG-2026-1080"],"regulation_id_numbers":["1625-AA00"],"cfr_references":["33 CFR 165"],"topics":["Harbors","Marine safety","Navigation (water)","Reporting and recordkeeping requirements","Security measures","Waterways"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/16/2026-18977/safety-zone-lake-st-clair-grosse-pointe-farms-mi","flags":["effective_soon","final_rule_pending_effect"],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":2},{"document_number":"2026-18960","title":"Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events, Sector St. Petersburg","type":"Rule","action":"Notification of enforcement of regulation.","agencies":["Homeland Security Department","Coast Guard"],"publication_date":"2026-09-16","effective_on":null,"comments_close_on":null,"significant":null,"abstract":"The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the Clearwater Offshore National/Race World Offshore from September 26, 2026, through September 27, 2026, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Southeast Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in Clearwater, FL. During the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or designated representative.","docket_ids":["Docket No. USCG-2026-1079"],"regulation_id_numbers":[],"cfr_references":["33 CFR 100"],"topics":[],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/16/2026-18960/special-local-regulations-recurring-marine-events-sector-st-petersburg","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":null},{"document_number":"2026-18956","title":"Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes","type":"Proposed Rule","action":"Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).","agencies":["Transportation Department","Federal Aviation Administration"],"publication_date":"2026-09-16","effective_on":null,"comments_close_on":"2026-11-02","significant":false,"abstract":"The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Model DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that instructions for fay, fillet, and rivet dome sealing were omitted for a bracket installed on the inboard surface of the tank rib, which could allow fuel to leak from the wing fuel tank into the wing dry bay. This proposed AD would require a detailed visual inspection of the affected bracket assembly for signs of fuel leakage and for the presence of fillet seal and fastener dome seal, and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.","docket_ids":["Docket No. FAA-2026-8810","Project Identifier MCAI-2025-01847-T"],"regulation_id_numbers":["2120-AA64"],"cfr_references":["14 CFR 39"],"topics":["Air transportation","Aircraft","Aviation safety","Incorporation by reference","Safety"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/16/2026-18956/airworthiness-directives-de-havilland-aircraft-of-canada-limited-type-certificate-previously-held-by","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":46,"days_to_effective":null},{"document_number":"2026-18949","title":"Registration of Lawful Permanent Residence for Children Born to Foreign Government Employees in the United States; Correction","type":"Rule","action":"Correcting amendment.","agencies":["Homeland Security Department"],"publication_date":"2026-09-16","effective_on":"2026-09-16","comments_close_on":null,"significant":null,"abstract":"This document corrects the interim final rule (IFR) that published in the Federal Register on September 9, 2026. The IFR amends its regulations to permit children born in the United States to \"foreign government employees\" who are not U.S. citizens to register for permanent residence. DHS also made corresponding changes to Form I- 485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status and Form G-325R, Biographic Information (Registration). This document will restore regulatory language that was unintentionally removed in the September 9, 2026 IFR, with certain conforming edits.","docket_ids":["CIS No. 2885-26","DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0496"],"regulation_id_numbers":["1615-AD24"],"cfr_references":["8 CFR 264"],"topics":["Aliens","Reporting and recordkeeping requirements"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/16/2026-18949/registration-of-lawful-permanent-residence-for-children-born-to-foreign-government-employees-in-the","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":-1},{"document_number":"2026-18914","title":"International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Modification of Civil Aircraft To Incorporate Aircraft Survivability Equipment","type":"Rule","action":"Interim final rule; correction.","agencies":["State Department"],"publication_date":"2026-09-16","effective_on":"2026-10-13","comments_close_on":"2026-09-28","significant":null,"abstract":"The Department of State (the Department) is correcting an interim final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on August 28, 2026. The document contained an error in Amendatory Instruction 2. This correction clarifies the Department's intent.","docket_ids":["Public Notice: 13126"],"regulation_id_numbers":["1400-AG17"],"cfr_references":["22 CFR 120","22 CFR 121"],"topics":[],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/16/2026-18914/international-traffic-in-arms-regulations-modification-of-civil-aircraft-to-incorporate-aircraft","flags":["comments_close_soon","effective_soon","final_rule_pending_effect"],"days_to_comment_close":11,"days_to_effective":26},{"document_number":"2026-18944","title":"Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Optimizing FEHB Plan Offerings","type":"Proposed Rule","action":"Request for information.","agencies":["Personnel Management Office"],"publication_date":"2026-09-15","effective_on":null,"comments_close_on":"2026-11-16","significant":null,"abstract":"This request for information (RFI) seeks public input on how to optimize health benefits plan options offered in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, which includes the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program, to give enrollees high value choices at competitive costs while ensuring the appropriate number and distribution of options are available to enrollees. Currently, health benefits plans in the FEHB Program are limited to offering three options or two options and a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) pursuant to 5 CFR 890.201(b)(3)(i). The information gathered through this RFI will inform the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) as to whether modifications to the current FEHB regulations are needed through future notice and comment rulemaking as OPM explores ways to optimize the FEHB and PSHB portfolio and provide enrollees with high value choices at competitive costs.","docket_ids":["Docket ID: OPM-2026-xxxx"],"regulation_id_numbers":["3206-XXXX"],"cfr_references":["5 CFR 890"],"topics":[],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/15/2026-18944/federal-employees-health-benefits-program-optimizing-fehb-plan-offerings","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":60,"days_to_effective":null},{"document_number":"2026-18943","title":"Promoting Employee Accountability","type":"Proposed Rule","action":"Proposed rulemaking; reopening public comment period.","agencies":["Personnel Management Office"],"publication_date":"2026-09-15","effective_on":"2026-07-02","comments_close_on":"2026-09-29","significant":null,"abstract":"OPM is reopening the public comment period for additional comments on OPM data and a new report published by a nongovernmental organization. OPM is releasing current data that is relevant to the proposed rule published on July 2, 2026, entitled \"Promoting Employee Accountability.\" OPM is also interested in receiving public comment on a report published by We the Doers published on August 27, 2026. Accordingly, OPM is reopening the rulemaking for public comment specifically with respect to the proposed rule as informed by the newly released data and the report. The comment period for the proposed rule closed August 3, 2026; it is now reopened for two weeks.","docket_ids":["Docket ID: 2025-OPM-0012"],"regulation_id_numbers":[],"cfr_references":["5 CFR 412","5 CFR 432","5 CFR 715","5 CFR 752"],"topics":[],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/15/2026-18943/promoting-employee-accountability","flags":["comments_close_soon"],"days_to_comment_close":12,"days_to_effective":-77},{"document_number":"2026-18927","title":"Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters, LLC Helicopters","type":"Rule","action":"Final rule.","agencies":["Transportation Department","Federal Aviation Administration"],"publication_date":"2026-09-15","effective_on":"2026-10-20","comments_close_on":null,"significant":false,"abstract":"The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-23- 06, which applied to certain MD Helicopters, LLC Model 369, 369A, 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, 369H, 369HE, 369HM, 369HS, 500N, and 600N helicopters. AD 2024-23-06 required repetitively inspecting the torque tube assembly and roller bearings, and depending on the results, replacing parts or accomplishing additional inspections. Since the FAA issued AD 2024-23-06, the FAA has determined that additional torque tube assemblies are affected by this unsafe condition. This AD continues to require the actions of AD 2024-23-06 and expands the applicability. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.","docket_ids":["Docket No. FAA-2025-3987","Project Identifier AD-2025-00017-R","Amendment 39-23466","AD 2026-19-01"],"regulation_id_numbers":["2120-AA64"],"cfr_references":["14 CFR 39"],"topics":["Air transportation","Aircraft","Aviation safety","Incorporation by reference","Safety"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/15/2026-18927/airworthiness-directives-md-helicopters-llc-helicopters","flags":["final_rule_pending_effect"],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":33},{"document_number":"2026-18911","title":"Pacific Halibut Fisheries of the West Coast; Inseason Action for the 2026 Area 2A Pacific Halibut Directed Commercial Fishery","type":"Rule","action":"Temporary rule; inseason adjustment.","agencies":["Commerce Department","National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration"],"publication_date":"2026-09-15","effective_on":"2026-09-15","comments_close_on":null,"significant":null,"abstract":"NMFS announces an inseason action for the 2026 Pacific halibut non-Tribal directed commercial fishery in the International Pacific Halibut Commission's (IPHC) regulatory Area 2A. This action adds a fishing period, September 15 through September 17, 2026, with a fishing period catch limit of 5,000 pounds (lb) (2.27 metric tons (mt)) per vessel, dressed weight. This action is intended to provide additional opportunity for the fleet to achieve the 2026 non-Tribal directed commercial fishery allocation.","docket_ids":["RTID 0648-XG055","Docket No. 260611-0141"],"regulation_id_numbers":[],"cfr_references":["50 CFR 300"],"topics":[],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/15/2026-18911/pacific-halibut-fisheries-of-the-west-coast-inseason-action-for-the-2026-area-2a-pacific-halibut","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":-2},{"document_number":"2026-18902","title":"Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace Over Hyannis, MA","type":"Rule","action":"Final rule.","agencies":["Transportation Department","Federal Aviation Administration"],"publication_date":"2026-09-15","effective_on":"2026-12-24","comments_close_on":null,"significant":false,"abstract":"This action updates the airport name for Cape Cod Gateway Airport in the Falmouth, MA Class E5 airspace legal description. This action also updates verbiage in the Hyannis, MA Class D airspace legal description to comply with current FAA guidance. This action does not change the airspace boundaries or operating requirements.","docket_ids":["Docket No. FAA-2026-10899","Airspace Docket No. 26-ANE-7"],"regulation_id_numbers":["2120-AA66"],"cfr_references":["14 CFR 71"],"topics":["Airspace","Incorporation by reference","Navigation (air)"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/15/2026-18902/amendment-of-class-d-and-class-e-airspace-over-hyannis-ma","flags":["final_rule_pending_effect"],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":98},{"document_number":"2026-18899","title":"Amendment of Class E Airspace Over Pittsfield, ME","type":"Proposed Rule","action":"Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).","agencies":["Transportation Department","Federal Aviation Administration"],"publication_date":"2026-09-15","effective_on":null,"comments_close_on":"2026-10-30","significant":false,"abstract":"This action proposes to amend E airspace over Pittsfield, ME. This action would modify the dimensions of the Pittsfield, ME Class E5 airspace to appropriately contain Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the Pittsfield Municipal Airport. This action would also update the geographic coordinates of the airport in the Pittsfield, ME Class E5 airspace legal description. This action would also remove the decommissioned Burnham Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) from the airspace legal description. This action would also remove the exclusion for adjacent Class E5 airspace from the airspace legal description.","docket_ids":["Docket No. FAA-2026-11422","Airspace Docket No. 26-ANE-6"],"regulation_id_numbers":["2120-AA66"],"cfr_references":["14 CFR 71"],"topics":["Airspace","Incorporation by reference","Navigation (air)"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/15/2026-18899/amendment-of-class-e-airspace-over-pittsfield-me","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":43,"days_to_effective":null},{"document_number":"2026-18860","title":"Establishment of United States Area Navigation Route T-337 and Amendment of Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Federal Airways V-101 and V-484 Near Twin Falls, ID","type":"Proposed Rule","action":"Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).","agencies":["Transportation Department","Federal Aviation Administration"],"publication_date":"2026-09-15","effective_on":null,"comments_close_on":"2026-10-30","significant":false,"abstract":"This action proposes to establish United States Area Navigation (RNAV) route T-337 and amend Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range (VOR) federal airways V-101 and V-484 near Twin Falls, ID. The FAA is proposing this action due to the pending decommissioning of the Hailey, ID, Nondirectional Radio Beacon (NDB)/ Distance Measuring Equipment (DME).","docket_ids":["Docket No. FAA-2026-11287","Airspace Docket No. 26-ANM-4"],"regulation_id_numbers":["2120-AA66"],"cfr_references":["14 CFR 71"],"topics":["Airspace","Incorporation by reference","Navigation (air)"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/15/2026-18860/establishment-of-united-states-area-navigation-route-t-337-and-amendment-of-very-high-frequency","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":43,"days_to_effective":null},{"document_number":"2026-18856","title":"Safety Zone; Calcasieu River Channel, Lake Charles, LA","type":"Rule","action":"Temporary final rule.","agencies":["Homeland Security Department","Coast Guard"],"publication_date":"2026-09-15","effective_on":"2026-09-15","comments_close_on":null,"significant":false,"abstract":"The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters on the Calcasieu River Channel near the Cameron LNG turning basin. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the installation and removal of the submerged dredge pipeline. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Port Arthur, or their designated representative.","docket_ids":["Docket Number USCG-2026-1193"],"regulation_id_numbers":["1625-AA00"],"cfr_references":["33 CFR 165"],"topics":["Harbors","Marine safety","Navigation (water)","Reporting and recordkeeping requirements","Security measures","Waterways"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/15/2026-18856/safety-zone-calcasieu-river-channel-lake-charles-la","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":-2},{"document_number":"2026-18855","title":"Safety Zone; Rocket Test Site, Rio Grande River, Boca Chica, TX","type":"Rule","action":"Temporary final rule.","agencies":["Homeland Security Department","Coast Guard"],"publication_date":"2026-09-15","effective_on":"2026-09-15","comments_close_on":null,"significant":false,"abstract":"The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of the Rio Grande River. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by cryogenics and structural tests of rockets at the Massey's test site. This rulemaking will prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Corpus Christi.","docket_ids":["Docket Number USCG-2026-1159"],"regulation_id_numbers":["1625-AA00"],"cfr_references":["33 CFR 165"],"topics":["Harbors","Marine safety","Navigation (water)","Reporting and recordkeeping requirements","Security measures","Waterways"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/15/2026-18855/safety-zone-rocket-test-site-rio-grande-river-boca-chica-tx","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":-2},{"document_number":"2026-18854","title":"Petition for Rulemaking of Robert Michael Vanleeuwen","type":"Proposed Rule","action":"Receipt of petition; request for comment.","agencies":["Federal Trade Commission"],"publication_date":"2026-09-15","effective_on":null,"comments_close_on":"2026-10-15","significant":null,"abstract":"Please take notice that the Federal Trade Commission (\"Commission\") received a petition for rulemaking from Robert Michael Vanleeuwen and has published that petition online at https:// www.regulations.gov. The Commission invites written comments concerning the petition. Publication of this petition is pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure and does not affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.","docket_ids":["File No. R607006"],"regulation_id_numbers":[],"cfr_references":["16 CFR 318"],"topics":[],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/15/2026-18854/petition-for-rulemaking-of-robert-michael-vanleeuwen","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":28,"days_to_effective":null},{"document_number":"2026-18850","title":"Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defence and Space GmbH Airplanes","type":"Proposed Rule","action":"Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).","agencies":["Transportation Department","Federal Aviation Administration"],"publication_date":"2026-09-15","effective_on":null,"comments_close_on":"2026-10-30","significant":false,"abstract":"The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Defence and Space GmbH Model BO-209-150 FF, BO-209-150 FV, BO-209-150 RV, BO-209-160 FV, BO-209-160 RV, and B[ouml]lkow Jr. airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of corrosion damage on the rudder drive. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections of the rudder drive, corrective actions including replacement if corrosion is detected and the application of a corrosion inhibitor. This proposed AD would also prohibit the installation of affected parts. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.","docket_ids":["Docket No. FAA-2026-8802","Project Identifier MCAI-2025-01828-A"],"regulation_id_numbers":["2120-AA64"],"cfr_references":["14 CFR 39"],"topics":["Air transportation","Aircraft","Aviation safety","Incorporation by reference","Safety"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/15/2026-18850/airworthiness-directives-airbus-defence-and-space-gmbh-airplanes","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":43,"days_to_effective":null},{"document_number":"2026-18849","title":"Pacific Island Fisheries; Catch and Retention Limits for Striped Marlin in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean North of the Equator","type":"Rule","action":"Final rule.","agencies":["Commerce Department","National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration"],"publication_date":"2026-09-15","effective_on":"2026-10-14","comments_close_on":null,"significant":false,"abstract":"This final rule implements a framework for specifying catch limits for all U.S. fisheries and retention limits by U.S. longline fisheries under a Hawaii longline limited entry permit for Western and Central North Pacific Ocean (WCNPO) striped marlin (Kajikia audax), consistent with the requirements of Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Conservation and Management Measure (CMM) 2024-06. If the retention limit is reached, NMFS will prohibit retention of WCNPO striped marlin by longline fishing vessels until the end of the year to prevent the U.S. catch limit from being exceeded. Because the U.S. limit under the framework can change each year, NMFS will specify the updated catch and longline retention limits by notice in the Federal Register early each calendar year. For fishing year 2026, NMFS specifies a U.S. WCNPO striped marlin limit of 393.4 metric tons (mt) (867,300 pounds (lb)) and a U.S. longline retention limit of 381.6 mt (841,300 lb) using the framework.","docket_ids":["Docket No. 260910-0004"],"regulation_id_numbers":["0648-BN81"],"cfr_references":["50 CFR 665"],"topics":["Fisheries","Fishing","Hawaii"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/15/2026-18849/pacific-island-fisheries-catch-and-retention-limits-for-striped-marlin-in-the-western-and-central","flags":["effective_soon","final_rule_pending_effect"],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":27},{"document_number":"2026-18848","title":"Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes","type":"Rule","action":"Final rule.","agencies":["Transportation Department","Federal Aviation Administration"],"publication_date":"2026-09-15","effective_on":"2026-10-20","comments_close_on":null,"significant":false,"abstract":"The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. (Pilatus) Model PC-24 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that a solid-state relay (SSR) used in the left-hand (LH) windshield heating system may allow reverse current flow when in the OFF position. This AD requires modification of the airplane and replacement of the affected SSR with a serviceable part. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.","docket_ids":["Docket No. FAA-2026-4632","Project Identifier MCAI-2026-00036-A","Amendment 39-23455","AD 2026-17-11"],"regulation_id_numbers":["2120-AA64"],"cfr_references":["14 CFR 39"],"topics":["Air transportation","Aircraft","Aviation safety","Incorporation by reference","Safety"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/15/2026-18848/airworthiness-directives-pilatus-aircraft-ltd-airplanes","flags":["final_rule_pending_effect"],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":33},{"document_number":"2026-18830","title":"Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain AT-332; Exemption From the Requirement of a Pesticide Tolerance","type":"Rule","action":"Final rule.","agencies":["Environmental Protection Agency"],"publication_date":"2026-09-15","effective_on":"2026-09-15","comments_close_on":null,"significant":null,"abstract":"This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain AT-332 in or on all food and feed commodities when used in accordance with label directions and good agricultural practices. Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), Gowan Company, in cooperation with SDS Biotech K.K., c/o Landis International, Inc., submitted a petition to EPA requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of this pesticide when used in accordance with the terms of the exemption.","docket_ids":["EPA-HQ-OPP-2024-0308","13314-01-OCSPP"],"regulation_id_numbers":[],"cfr_references":["40 CFR 180"],"topics":["Administrative practice and procedure","Agricultural commodities","Environmental protection","Pesticides and pests","Reporting and recordkeeping requirements"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/15/2026-18830/bacillus-amyloliquefaciens-strain-at-332-exemption-from-the-requirement-of-a-pesticide-tolerance","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":-2},{"document_number":"2026-18828","title":"Shared Certificates and Pooled Hiring Actions","type":"Rule","action":"Interim rule with request for comments.","agencies":["Personnel Management Office"],"publication_date":"2026-09-15","effective_on":"2026-10-15","comments_close_on":"2026-11-16","significant":true,"abstract":"The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing an interim rule to improve hiring efficiency across federal agencies, modify provisions pertaining to how an appointing authority (i.e., the head of a Federal agency or department) may share a competitive certificate with one or more appointing authorities, implement provisions to allow an appointing authority to share an excepted service certificate with one or more appointing authorities, and implement provisions regarding OPM-led hiring actions which allow federal agencies to utilize competitive and excepted service certificates for occupations common to many agencies.","docket_ids":["Docket ID: OPM-2017-0004"],"regulation_id_numbers":["3206-AO24"],"cfr_references":["5 CFR 302","5 CFR 332","5 CFR 337"],"topics":["Government employees","Reporting and recordkeeping requirements","Veterans"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/15/2026-18828/shared-certificates-and-pooled-hiring-actions","flags":["significant","effective_soon","final_rule_pending_effect"],"days_to_comment_close":60,"days_to_effective":28},{"document_number":"2026-18804","title":"Modification of Class D and Class E Airspace Areas; Roberts Field/Redmond Municipal Airport, Redmond, OR","type":"Proposed Rule","action":"Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).","agencies":["Transportation Department","Federal Aviation Administration"],"publication_date":"2026-09-15","effective_on":null,"comments_close_on":"2026-10-30","significant":false,"abstract":"This action proposes to modify the Class D and Class E airspace area designated as a surface area, modify the Class E airspace area designated as an extension to a Class D or Class E surface area, and modify the Class E airspace area extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Roberts Field/Redmond Municipal Airport, Redmond, OR. This action would support the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.","docket_ids":["Docket No. FAA-2025-5141","Airspace Docket No. 25-ANM-147"],"regulation_id_numbers":["2120-AA66"],"cfr_references":["14 CFR 71"],"topics":["Airspace","Incorporation by reference","Navigation (air)"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/15/2026-18804/modification-of-class-d-and-class-e-airspace-areas-roberts-fieldredmond-municipal-airport-redmond-or","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":43,"days_to_effective":null},{"document_number":"2026-18800","title":"Reduction in Force; Correction","type":"Rule","action":"Final rule; correcting amendment.","agencies":["Personnel Management Office"],"publication_date":"2026-09-15","effective_on":"2026-09-15","comments_close_on":null,"significant":true,"abstract":"The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is correcting a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on August 3, 2026, and became effective on September 2, 2026. That rule revised OPM's reduction in force regulations and made related revisions to the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) regulations. An amendatory instruction in the rule inadvertently resulted in the removal of two paragraphs from the definition of \"displaced\". This document restores those paragraphs.","docket_ids":["Docket ID: OPM-2025-0107"],"regulation_id_numbers":["3206-AO86"],"cfr_references":["5 CFR 330"],"topics":["Administrative practice and procedure","Armed forces reserves","District of Columbia","Government employees"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/15/2026-18800/reduction-in-force-correction","flags":["significant"],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":-2},{"document_number":"2026-18799","title":"Use of Certain Restricted Category Aircraft for the Transport of Firefighters for Wildfire Suppression","type":"Proposed Rule","action":"Advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM).","agencies":["Transportation Department","Federal Aviation Administration"],"publication_date":"2026-09-14","effective_on":null,"comments_close_on":"2026-11-13","significant":false,"abstract":"FAA is evaluating a future amendment to its regulations to permit firefighters to be transported to and from the site of a wildfire aboard certain restricted category aircraft when the purpose of that transportation is to permit those firefighters to perform ground wildfire suppression. The amendment would apply to civil aircraft operations and public aircraft operations when the restricted category aircraft is owned by a civilian operator. This action responds to a statutory mandate, and FAA has determined it needs additional information to address both the mandate and the assessment of its economic impact. This ANPRM invites public comments on the current availability of firefighter transportation resources, hindrances and needs influencing their transport, and cost-benefit considerations affecting the transport of firefighters on certain aircraft.","docket_ids":["Docket No. FAA-2026-10991","Notice No. 26-16"],"regulation_id_numbers":["2120-AM13"],"cfr_references":["14 CFR 21","14 CFR 91","14 CFR 119"],"topics":[],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/14/2026-18799/use-of-certain-restricted-category-aircraft-for-the-transport-of-firefighters-for-wildfire","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":57,"days_to_effective":null},{"document_number":"2026-18796","title":"Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes","type":"Proposed Rule","action":"Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).","agencies":["Transportation Department","Federal Aviation Administration"],"publication_date":"2026-09-14","effective_on":null,"comments_close_on":"2026-10-29","significant":false,"abstract":"The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-26-06, which applies to certain Airbus SAS Model A330-201, -202, - 203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, - 341, -342, -343, and -941 airplanes; and all Airbus SAS Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes. AD 2024-26-06 requires modifying the trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA) installation, implementing the electrical load sensing device (ELSD) wiring provisions, and installing and activating the ELSD with revised procedures and also requires additional actions for certain airplanes. Since the FAA issued AD 2024-26-06, it has been determined that additional actions are required on certain airplanes after completion of the modification. This proposed AD would continue to require the actions in AD 2024-26-06 and would require additional work for certain airplanes. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.","docket_ids":["Docket No. FAA-2026-8804","Project Identifier MCAI-2025-01300-T"],"regulation_id_numbers":["2120-AA64"],"cfr_references":["14 CFR 39"],"topics":["Air transportation","Aircraft","Aviation safety","Incorporation by reference","Safety"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/14/2026-18796/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":42,"days_to_effective":null},{"document_number":"2026-18780","title":"Promoting Fair and Open Competitive Bidding in the E-Rate Program; Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism","type":"Rule","action":"Final rule; announcement of effective date.","agencies":["Federal Communications Commission"],"publication_date":"2026-09-14","effective_on":"2026-09-14","comments_close_on":null,"significant":null,"abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved until November 30, 2027 an information collection associated with the rules for the Universal Service Schools and Libraries program contained in the Commission's Promoting Fair and Open Competitive Bidding in the E-Rate Program; Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism Report and Order (Report and Order), WC Docket No. 21-455, CC Docket No. 02-6; FCC 26-30. This document is consistent with the Report and Order, which stated that the Commission would publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date of the new information collection requirements.","docket_ids":["WC Docket No. 21-455, CC Docket No. 02-6","FCC 26-30","FR ID 366213"],"regulation_id_numbers":[],"cfr_references":["47 CFR 54"],"topics":[],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/14/2026-18780/promoting-fair-and-open-competitive-bidding-in-the-e-rate-program-schools-and-libraries-universal","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":-3},{"document_number":"2026-18778","title":"Review of the Commission's Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2026","type":"Rule","action":"Final rule.","agencies":["Federal Communications Commission"],"publication_date":"2026-09-14","effective_on":"2026-09-14","comments_close_on":null,"significant":null,"abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopts its regulatory fee schedule to assess and collect regulatory fees for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 26).","docket_ids":["MD Docket No. 26-94","FCC 26-59","FR ID 366139"],"regulation_id_numbers":[],"cfr_references":["47 CFR 1"],"topics":[],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/14/2026-18778/review-of-the-commissions-assessment-and-collection-of-regulatory-fees-for-fiscal-year-2026","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":-3},{"document_number":"2026-18776","title":"Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards Alignment","type":"Rule","action":"Final rule.","agencies":["Transportation Department","Federal Aviation Administration"],"publication_date":"2026-09-14","effective_on":"2026-09-14","comments_close_on":null,"significant":false,"abstract":"FAA revises certain regulations governing airman certification and incorporates three updated sport pilot practical test standards (PTS) by reference. The rule aligns the airman testing standards with newly adopted regulatory requirements in the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) final rule related to the certification of sport pilots and operation of light-sport category aircraft and updates the PTS to improve airman certification standard materials.","docket_ids":["Docket No.: FAA-2025-3519","Amendment No. 61-161"],"regulation_id_numbers":["2120-AM12"],"cfr_references":["14 CFR 61"],"topics":["Aircraft","Airmen","Alcohol abuse","Aviation safety","Drug abuse","Incorporation by reference","Recreation and recreation areas","Reporting and recordkeeping requirements","Security measures","Teachers"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/14/2026-18776/sport-pilot-practical-test-standards-alignment","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":null,"days_to_effective":-3},{"document_number":"2026-18766","title":"Expanded Examination Cycle for Certain Small Insured Depository Institutions and U.S. Branches and Agencies of Foreign Banks","type":"Rule","action":"Joint interim final rule and request for comments.","agencies":["Treasury Department","Comptroller of the Currency","Federal Reserve System","Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation"],"publication_date":"2026-09-14","effective_on":"2026-09-14","comments_close_on":"2026-10-14","significant":null,"abstract":"The OCC, Board, and FDIC (collectively, the Agencies) are jointly issuing and requesting public comment on an interim final rule to implement section 903 of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The interim final rule raises the asset threshold for certain supervised institutions with less than $6 billion in total assets to qualify for an 18-month on-site examination cycle. The interim final rule also makes parallel changes to the Agencies' regulations governing the on- site examination cycle for U.S. branches and agencies of foreign banks, consistent with the International Banking Act of 1978 (IBA).","docket_ids":["Docket ID OCC-2026-0761","Docket No. R-1898"],"regulation_id_numbers":["1557-AF59","3064-AG33","7100-AH28"],"cfr_references":["12 CFR 4","12 CFR 208","12 CFR 211","12 CFR 337","12 CFR 347"],"topics":["Accounting","Administrative practice and procedure","Agriculture","Authority delegations (Government agencies)","Bank deposit insurance","Banks, banking","Confidential business information","Consumer protection","Credit","Crime","Currency","Exports","Flood insurance","Foreign banking","Freedom of information","Holding companies","Individuals with disabilities","Insurance","Investments","Minority businesses","Mortgages","Organization and functions (Government agencies)","Reporting and recordkeeping requirements","Savings associations","Securities","U.S. investments abroad","Women"],"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/14/2026-18766/expanded-examination-cycle-for-certain-small-insured-depository-institutions-and-us-branches-and","flags":[],"days_to_comment_close":27,"days_to_effective":-3}],"next_since":"2026-09-17","method_id":"reg_views_rules_v1","disclaimer":"Regulatory information from the Federal Register (public domain); not legal advice.","refresh_after":"2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z"}