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Rule Change Brief

State Department· Rule· 91 FR 62313

International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Syria Country Policy Revision

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The Department of State is amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to remove Syria from the list of countries subject to a policy of denial for licenses and other approvals.

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Health and Human Services Department· Rule· 91 FR 62323

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

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This document corrects technical errors in the final action that appeared in the July 31, 2026 Federal Register titled "Medicare Program; FY 2027 Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System--Rate Update".

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Health and Human Services Department· Rule· 91 FR 62327

Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2027 and Updates to the IRF Quality Reporting Program; Correction

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This document corrects technical errors in the final rule that appeared in the August 3, 2026 Federal Register titled "Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2027 and Updates to the IRF Quality Reporting Program".

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Agriculture Department· Rule· 91 FR 62600

Unleashing American Energy and Economic Prosperity; Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)

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The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS or the Agency), an agency of the Rural Development (RD) mission area within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a final rule with comment period. Implementation of this action will simplify and streamline requirements and processes in the Rural Energy for…

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Homeland Security Department· Notice· 91 FR 62542

Certain DHS Immigration-Related Fees Required by HR-1: Fiscal Year 2027 Adjustments for Inflation

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is announcing Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 inflationary adjustments for two of the immigration enforcement-related fees established by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR-1). HR-1 requires that DHS annually adjust certain immigration enforcement-related fees for inflation. The…

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Homeland Security Department· Notice· 91 FR 62540

Fiscal Year 2027 Inflation Adjustment to H.R. 1 Immigration Fees

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is announcing inflationary adjustments to immigration-related fees administered by USCIS under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. H.R. 1 mandates that USCIS adjust the H.R. 1…

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Commerce Department· Rule· 91 FR 62340

Pacific Island Fisheries; Annual Catch Limit and Accountability Measures for Mariana Bottomfish Management Unit Species in the Guam Management Subarea

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NMFS is modifying the annual catch limit (ACL) and accountability measures (AM) for Mariana bottomfish management unit species (MUS) in the Guam Management Subarea (the fishery). The rule increases the ACL from 31,000 pounds (lb) (14,061 kilograms (kg)) to 34,500 lb (15,649 kg), replaces the in-season AM with a…

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Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled· Notice· 91 FR 62501

Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions

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The Committee is proposing to add products to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and delete product(s) previously furnished by such agencies.

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Environmental Protection Agency· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 62371

Approval of Implementation Plans for Air Quality Planning Purposes; State of Nevada; Truckee Meadows Second 10-Year Maintenance Plan for the 1987 PM-10 Standard

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the "Second 10-Year Maintenance Plan for the Truckee Meadows 24-Hour PM 10 Attainment Area" ("Truckee Meadows Second PM 10 Maintenance Plan" or "Plan") as a revision to the Washoe County portion of the State implementation plan (SIP) for the State…

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Homeland Security Department· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 62383

Clarification of Certain Mariner Training Requirements

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The Coast Guard proposes removing six requirements related to endorsements for the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended, and the Seafarer's Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping Code. Changes would affect Masters and Officers in Charge…

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Justice Department· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 62357

Extension of Reexportation Period.

This proposed rule would amend the regulations of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to extend the time allowed for reexports of controlled substances outside of the European Economic Area from 180 days from the date of original release from U.S. Customs and Border Protection to 365 days from that original…

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Interior Department· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 62411

General Provisions; Revised List of Birds Protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act

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We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to revise the List of Birds Protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) by both adding and removing species and changing names to conform to accepted use by the scientific community. Reasons for the proposed changes to the list include adding species…

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State Department· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 62361

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): Review of the U.S. Munitions List and Related Definitions and License Exemptions

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The Department of State (the Department) proposes to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to ensure that the U.S. Munitions List (USML) focuses ITAR controls on the most sensitive technologies, to improve regulatory transparency and clarity, and to reduce regulatory burdens. The revisions…

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Federal Trade Commission· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 62347

Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses

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The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission") proposes to commence a rulemaking proceeding to prevent certain unfair or deceptive acts or practices by search engine, social media, and other digital marketplace platforms that further government and business impersonation scams to defraud consumers. The…

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Homeland Security Department· Notice· 91 FR 62538

Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision; Entry

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the…

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Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 62461

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD)

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The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting…

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Interior Department· Notice· 91 FR 62546

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Youth Conservation Corps Application and Medical History Forms

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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Department of the Interior (DOI) are proposing to renew an information collection with revisions.

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Homeland Security Department· Notice· 91 FR 62534

Certain DHS Immigration-Related Fees Required by HR-1: Fiscal Year 2027 Adjustments for Inflation

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is announcing Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 inflation adjustments to certain immigration-related fees required by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR-1). HR-1 requires that DHS annually adjust certain immigration-related fees for inflation. This notice sets the inflation-adjusted FY…

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Federal Communications Commission· Notice· 91 FR 62512

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 62506

Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 219, Small Business Programs

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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD announces the proposed extension of a public information collection requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD invites comments on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the…

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Defense Department· Notice· 91 FR 62504

Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 245, Government Property, Related Clauses and Forms

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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD announces the proposed extension of a public information collection requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD invites comments on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the…

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Defense Department· Notice· 91 FR 62505

Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 247, Transportation and Related Clauses

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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD announces the proposed revision and extension of a public information collection requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD invites comments on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of…

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Defense Department· Notice· 91 FR 62503

Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

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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 62513

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 62477

Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has received requests to conduct administrative reviews of various antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders with August anniversary dates. In accordance with Commerce's regulations, we are initiating those administrative reviews.

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Small Business Administration· Notice· 91 FR 62585

Interest Rates

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Housing and Urban Development Department· Notice· 91 FR 62543

Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

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Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Public and Indian Housing, is issuing a public notice of its intent to establish a Privacy Act system of records titled Enterprise Voucher Management System (eVMS). The Enterprise Voucher…

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Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled· Notice· 91 FR 62502

Procurement List; Deletions

This action deletes product(s) and service(s) from the Procurement List that were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.

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Management and Budget Office· Notice· 91 FR 62518

Submission for OMB Review; Preaward Survey Forms (Standard Forms 1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, and 1408)

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Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division has submitted to OMB a request to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement regarding preaward survey forms.

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