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Rule Change Brief

Transportation Department· Rule· 91 FR 48307

Temporary Exemption From Motor Vehicle Safety and Bumper Standards

effective in 0d·comments close in 31d

This interim final rule amends NHTSA's general exemption regulations to remove language limiting the application of temporary exemptions from the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and the bumper standard to motor vehicles manufactured on and after the effective date of an exemption, and to align the…

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Transportation Department· Notice· 91 FR 48494

Zoox-Grant of Temporary Exemption From Portions of Various Requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for an Automated Driving System-Equipped Vehicle

effective in 0d

NHTSA is granting an exemption to Zoox, Inc. (Zoox) to allow it to manufacture and deploy commercially a passenger car, which is equipped with an Automated Driving System (ADS), that does not comply with certain requirements in the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). Specifically, NHTSA grants Zoox an…

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Agriculture Department· Rule· 91 FR 48239

Clingstone Peach Diversion Program; Amendment of Program Regulations

effective in 3d·comments close in 60d

This interim final rule amends the regulatory requirements for the Clingstone Peach Diversion Program (Program). The Program is voluntary, consists of payments for peach tree removal, and is implemented under clause (3) of section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act Amendment of 1935, as amended. The Program is…

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Federal Communications Commission· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 48320

Wireless Emergency Alerts; The Emergency Alert System; Modernization of the Nation's Alerting Systems

effective in 31d·comments close in 60d

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC" or "Commission") adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that seeks comment on proposed rules intended to make the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) more resilient, flexible, and useful.

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Personnel Management Office· Rule· 91 FR 48236

FLSA Claims and Compliance

effective in 60d·comments close in 31d

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing this direct final rule to update the provisions concerning Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) claims submissions to OPM.

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Federal Communications Commission· Rule· 91 FR 48289

Modernization of the Nation's Alerting Systems; Protecting the Nation's Communications Systems From Cybersecurity Threats

effective in 60d

In the Report and Order, the Federal Communications Commission (the FCC or the Commission) seeks to preserve the public's trust in the Emergency Alert System (EAS) by requiring targeted cybersecurity improvements that will help protect against hijacking by cybercriminals and our nation's adversaries.

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Personnel Management Office· Rule· 91 FR 48231

Procedures for Settling Claims

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The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing this direct final rule to update the provisions concerning administrative claims submissions to OPM.

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Health and Human Services Department· Rule· 91 FR 48268

Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden for Family Assistance Programs

effective in 60d

This final rule amends the Grants to States for Public Assistance Programs regulations, the General Administration--State Plans and Grant Appeals regulations, the General Administration--Public Assistance Programs regulations, the Training and Use of Subprofessionals and Volunteers regulations, the Coverage and…

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Transportation Department· Rule· 91 FR 48656

Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems

effective in 60d

In July 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Section 40002 of that law re-institutes the Federal Communications Commission's general auction authority and specifically directs the Commission to complete a system of competitive bidding for not less than 100 megahertz in the 3.98-4.2 gigahertz…

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Federal Communications Commission· Rule· 91 FR 48700

Upper C-Band (3.98-4.2 GHz); Expanding Flexible Use of the 3.7 to 4.2 GHz Band

effective in 60d

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopted a Report and Order, Order of Proposed Modification, and Order on Reconsideration (Order), that expands the ecosystem for next-generation wireless services in the 3.7-4.2 GHz band (C-band) by making 160 megahertz of the 3.98-4.2 GHz band…

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Transportation Department· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 48319

Enhancing Flexibility of Air Fare Price Advertising

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The U.S. Department of Transportation (Department or DOT) is extending the comment end date for interested persons to submit comments to its proposed rule on Enhancing Flexibility of Air Fare Price Advertising from July 31, 2026, to August 21, 2026.

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Health and Human Services Department· Rule· 91 FR 48514

Medicare Program; FY 2027 Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System-Rate Update

effective in 62d

This final rule updates the prospective payment rates, the outlier threshold, and the wage index for Medicare inpatient hospital services provided by Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities (IPFs), which include psychiatric hospitals and excluded psychiatric units of an acute care hospital or critical access hospital. This…

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Health and Human Services Department· Rule· 91 FR 48588

Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities; Updates to the Quality Reporting Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2027

effective in 62d

This final rule finalizes changes and updates to the policies and payment rates used under the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2027. This final rule also updates the requirements for the SNF Quality Reporting Program and the SNF Value-Based Purchasing Program.

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Small Business Administration· Notice· 91 FR 48470

Small Business Investment Company Licensing and Examination Fees Inflation Adjustment

effective in 62d

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is providing notice of the annual Inflation Adjustment to the Licensing and Examination Fees charged in the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program, required under the SBIC program regulations.

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Transportation Department· Rule· 91 FR 48255

Establishment of Prohibited Area P-75; New York, NY

Stage 60·first seen 1548d ago·1d PRORULE→RULE·effective in 90d·comments close in 45d

This action establishes Prohibited Area 75 (P-75) in the vicinity of the New York, NY, residence of the President of the United States. The United States Secret Service (USSS) requested that the FAA restrict aircraft operations in the vicinity of President Trump's New York residence. To provide adequate safeguards for…

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Transportation Department· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 48317

Amendment of Jet Route J-24 and Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Federal Airways V-244, V-508 and Revocation of Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Federal Airway V-255 in the Vicinity of Hays, Kansas.

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This action proposes to amend Jet Route J-24 and Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Federal (VOR) Airways V-244 and V-508 and revoke VOR Federal Airway V-255 in the vicinity of Hays, Kansas. The FAA is proposing this action due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Hays, KS, VOR/Tactical Air…

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Transportation Department· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 48345

Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers and Conductors; English Language Proficiency and Other Requirements

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FRA proposes to amend its regulations governing the qualification and certification of locomotive engineers and conductors to establish English language proficiency as a requirement for a railroad carrier to certify and recertify locomotive engineers and conductors. FRA also proposes that each railroad carrier…

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Transportation Department· Notice· 91 FR 48485

AV Framework Updates and Request for Comments on Interim Guidance

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In April 2025, DOT and NHTSA announced a new automated vehicle framework designed to prioritize safety, promote innovation, foster American ingenuity, and remove regulatory barriers to the advancement of automated driving system technologies. This notice furthers NHTSA's implementation of this framework by requesting…

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Health and Human Services Department· Notice· 91 FR 48395

Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Stage 2·first seen 77d ago·comments close in 31d

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed…

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Veterans Affairs Department· Notice· 91 FR 48508

Agency Information Collection Activity: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery (VBA, VHA, NCA)

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish a notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of…

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Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 48373

Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

As a result of this second expedited sunset review, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on boltless steel shelving units prepackaged for sale (boltless steel shelving) from the People's Republic of China (China) would be likely to lead to continuation or…

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Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 48372

Certain Preserved Mushrooms From Chile, the People's Republic of China, India, and Indonesia: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders

As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) orders on certain preserved mushrooms (preserved mushrooms) from Chile, the People's Republic of China (China), India, and Indonesia would…

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Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 48369

Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99cc and Up To 225cc, and Parts Thereof (Small Vertical Engines) From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on certain vertical shaft engines between 99cc and up to 225cc, and parts thereof (small vertical shaft engines) from the People's Republic of China (China) would be likely to lead to the continuation or recurrence of…

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Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 48366

Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99cc and Up to 225cc, and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on certain vertical shaft engines between 99cc and up to 225cc, and parts thereof (small vertical engines) from the People's Republic of China (China) would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of…

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Homeland Security Department· Notice· 91 FR 48398

Customs User Fees To Be Adjusted for Inflation in Fiscal Year 2027

This document announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is adjusting certain customs user fees and corresponding limitations established by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) for Fiscal Year 2027 in accordance with the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) as…

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Federal Communications Commission· Notice· 91 FR 48387

Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget

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As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection.…

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Federal Communications Commission· Notice· 91 FR 48388

Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget

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As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection.…

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Defense Department· Notice· 91 FR 48378

Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 225, Foreign Acquisition and Related Clauses

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The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has submitted to OMB for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act.

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Federal Communications Commission· Notice· 91 FR 48385

Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

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As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections.…

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Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 48370

Mattresses From Cambodia, Malaysia, Serbia, Thailand, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) orders on mattresses from Cambodia, Malaysia, Serbia, Thailand, the Republic of T[uuml]rkiye (T[uuml]rkiye) and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam), would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, at…

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration· Notice· 91 FR 48436

Name of Information Collection: Safety and Health Measures and Mishap Reporting (NFS 1852.226-71), Safety and Health Measures and Mishap Reporting (Formerly NFS 1852.223-70)

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NASA, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections.

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State Department· Notice· 91 FR 48481

Notice of Department of State Sanctions Action

The U.S. Department of State is publishing the names of persons who have been added to the Department of the Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List), administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) based on the Secretary of State's determination pursuant to and in…

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State Department· Notice· 91 FR 48482

Notice of Department of State Sanctions Actions

The U.S. Department of State (State) is publishing the names of persons who have been added to the Department of the Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List), administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). State is also publishing updates to the identifying…

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State Department· Notice· 91 FR 48483

Notice of Department of State Sanctions Actions

The U.S. Department of State is publishing the names of persons who have been added to the Department of the Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List), administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) based on the Secretary of State's determination pursuant to and in…

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State Department· Notice· 91 FR 48481

Notice of Department of State Sanctions Actions

The U.S. Department of State is publishing the names of persons who have been added to the Department of the Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List), administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) based on the Secretary of State's determination pursuant to and in…

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