{"description":"Documents matching '\"Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems\"'","count":11,"total_pages":1,"results":[{"title":"Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This action proposes performance-based regulations to enable the design and operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) at low altitudes beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) and for third-party services, including UAS Traffic Management (UTM), that support these operations. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 directs the development of this proposed rule. This proposed rule is necessary to support the integration of UAS into the national airspace system (NAS). This proposed rule is intended to provide a predictable and clear pathway for safe, routine, and scalable UAS operations that include package delivery, agriculture, aerial surveying, civic interest, operations training, demonstration, recreation, and flight testing. TSA proposes to make complementary changes to its regulations to ensure it can continue to impose security measures on these operations under its current regulatory structure for civil aviation.","document_number":"2025-14992","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/07/2025-14992/normalizing-unmanned-aircraft-systems-beyond-visual-line-of-sight-operations","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-07/pdf/2025-14992.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-14992.pdf?1754484350","publication_date":"2025-08-07","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"},{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"},{"raw_name":"Transportation Security Administration","name":"Transportation Security Administration","id":494,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-security-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/494","parent_id":227,"slug":"transportation-security-administration"}],"excerpts":""},{"title":"Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This action reopens the comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking titled \"Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations\" that was published in the Federal Register on August 7, 2025. FAA seeks additional comments on the electronic conspicuity and right-of-way topics identified in this notice.","document_number":"2026-01644","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/28/2026-01644/normalizing-unmanned-aircraft-systems-beyond-visual-line-of-sight-operations-reopening-of-comment","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-28/pdf/2026-01644.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-01644.pdf?1769521510","publication_date":"2026-01-28","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"ACTION: \n Notice of proposed rulemaking; reopening of comment period. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n \n This action reopens the comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking titled “<span class=\"match\">Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems</span> Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations” that was published in the \n Federal Register \n on August 7, 2025. FAA seeks additional comments on the electronic conspicuity and right-of-way topics identified in this notice.\n \n \n \n DATES: \n Send comments on or before February 11, 2026. \n \n \n ADDRESSES: \n Send comments identified by docket number"},{"title":"Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This action denies requests for extension of the reopening of the comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled \"Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations\" that was published in the Federal Register on January 28, 2026.","document_number":"2026-02649","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/10/2026-02649/normalizing-unmanned-aircraft-systems-beyond-visual-line-of-sight-operations-reopening-of-comment","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-10/pdf/2026-02649.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-02649.pdf?1770644721","publication_date":"2026-02-10","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"ACTION: \n Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); Reopening of comment period; Denial of extension. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n \n This action denies requests for extension of the reopening of the comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled “<span class=\"match\">Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems</span> Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations” that was published in the \n Federal Register \n on January 28, 2026.\n \n \n \n FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: \n \n Michelle Ferritto, ARM-100, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20592;"},{"title":"Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Denial of Extension of Comment Period","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This action denies requests for extension of the comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled \"Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations\" that was published in the Federal Register on August 7, 2025.","document_number":"2025-18873","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/29/2025-18873/normalizing-unmanned-aircraft-systems-beyond-visual-line-of-sight-operations-denial-of-extension-of","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-29/pdf/2025-18873.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-18873.pdf?1758890720","publication_date":"2025-09-29","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"},{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"},{"raw_name":"Transportation Security Administration","name":"Transportation Security Administration","id":494,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-security-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/494","parent_id":227,"slug":"transportation-security-administration"}],"excerpts":"ACTION: \n Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); Denial of extension of comment period. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n \n This action denies requests for extension of the comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled “<span class=\"match\">Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems</span> Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations” that was published in the \n Federal Register \n on August 7, 2025.\n \n \n \n DATES: \n September 29, 2025. \n \n \n ADDRESSES: \n \n The docket for the NPRM is available at \n https://www.regulations.gov/ \n under docket number FAA-2025-1908.\n \n \n \n FOR FURTHER"},{"title":"Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions","type":"Notice","abstract":"This regulatory agenda is a summary of projected regulations, existing regulations, and completed actions of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its components. This agenda provides the public with information about DHS's regulatory and deregulatory activity. DHS expects that this information will enable the public to be more aware of, and effectively participate in, the Department's regulatory and deregulatory activity. DHS invites the public to submit comments on any aspect of this agenda.","document_number":"2026-16605","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/14/2026-16605/unified-agenda-of-federal-regulatory-and-deregulatory-actions","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-14/pdf/2026-16605.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-16605.pdf?1786625114","publication_date":"2026-08-14","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Secretary"}],"excerpts":"Visas \n 1651-AB48 \n \n \n \n \n Transportation Security Administration—Final Rule Stage \n \n Sequence No. \n Title \n \n Regulation\n Identifier No. \n \n \n \n 262 \n \n Vetting of Certain Surface Transportation Employees \n (Reg Plan Seq No. 80) \n \n 1652-AA69 \n \n \n 263 \n \n <span class=\"match\">Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems</span> Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations \n (Reg Plan Seq No. 82) \n \n 1652-AA80 \n \n \n References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the \n Federal Register \n .\n \n \n \n Transportation Security Administration—Long-Term Actions \n"},{"title":"Notice Soliciting Representatives for Technical Roundtables on Security of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operating Beyond the Visual Line of Sight","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is soliciting individuals to participate in technical roundtables that will provide input to TSA relevant to the development of model language for TSA- approved security programs that will provide for the secure operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). These roundtables will be closed to the public. Participation is limited and all participants must be validated by TSA as a representative of either a UAS BVLOS operator or an industry association representing these operators or subset of operators, as discussed later in this notice. Participants must obtain approval from TSA for access to Sensitive Security Information (SSI).","document_number":"2026-18124","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/04/2026-18124/notice-soliciting-representatives-for-technical-roundtables-on-security-of-unmanned-aircraft-systems","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-04/pdf/2026-18124.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-18124.pdf?1788439511","publication_date":"2026-09-04","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"},{"raw_name":"Transportation Security Administration","name":"Transportation Security Administration","id":494,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-security-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/494","parent_id":227,"slug":"transportation-security-administration"}],"excerpts":" Springfield, VA 20598-6028; telephone (571) 227-2062; email at \n BVLOS@tsa.dhs.gov. \n \n \n \n \n SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: \n Background \n \n On August 7, 2025, TSA and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a joint notice of proposed rulemaking, \n <span class=\"match\">Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems</span> Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations, \n proposing performance-based regulations to enable the safe and secure integration of UAS BVLOS operations into the national airspace system and for third-party services that support these operations, including providing"},{"title":"Hazardous Materials: Modernizing Regulations To Facilitate Transportation of Hazardous Materials Using Highly Automated Transportation Systems","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is publishing this advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to obtain stakeholder input on potential revisions to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to facilitate the safe transportation of hazardous materials using highly automated transportation systems.","document_number":"2025-21970","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/04/2025-21970/hazardous-materials-modernizing-regulations-to-facilitate-transportation-of-hazardous-materials","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-04/pdf/2025-21970.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-21970.pdf?1764769521","publication_date":"2025-12-04","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","id":408,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/408","parent_id":492,"slug":"pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"interested in or expanding their current \n \n authorization for carrying hazardous materials.\n 8 \n \n \n \n \n 8 \n  90 FR 52133 (Nov. 19, 2025).\n \n \n \n On August 7, 2025, FAA and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published an NPRM,\n 9 \n \n titled “<span class=\"match\">Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems</span> Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations,” as directed by the FAA Act. FAA's NPRM proposes performance-based regulations under a new 14 CFR part 108, enabling the design and operation of UAS at low altitudes for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations"},{"title":"Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This action would implement section 2209, of the FAA Extension, Safety and Security Act of 2016, by establishing a process for operators and proprietors of certain fixed site facilities to request and maintain an unmanned aircraft flight restriction. The proposal also establishes requirements for applicants to demonstrate the unmanned aircraft flight restriction is necessary for: aviation safety, protection of people and property on the ground, national security, or homeland security. Lastly, the proposal identifies the types of operations that are allowed in the unmanned aircraft flight restriction UAFR.","document_number":"2026-08943","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/06/2026-08943/designation-restrict-the-operation-of-unmanned-aircraft-in-close-proximity-to-a-fixed-site-facility","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-06/pdf/2026-08943.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08943.pdf?1777985132","publication_date":"2026-05-06","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"Performance Requirements to Support Air Traffic Control (ATC) Service. 75 FR 30160 (May 28, 2010).\n \n \n 87 \n  \n <span class=\"match\">Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems</span> Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations \n NPRM, 90 FR 38212 (Aug. 7, 2025).\n \n \n 88 \n  See supra E.O. 14307.\n \n \n 89 \n  \n Id. \n \n \n 90 \n  Part 135 operations as detailed in this rulemaking will be held to part 107 and 108 compliance dates set forth in the \n <span class=\"match\">Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems</span> Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations \n final rule.\n \n \n 91 \n  Part 137 operations as detailed in this rulemaking"},{"title":"Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This proposal would advance the United States' leadership in next-generation aviation by replacing the longstanding prohibition on civil supersonic flight over land with a modern, performance-based regulatory framework. Consistent with national policy set forth by the Executive Order of June 6, 2025, Leading the World in Supersonic Flight, this action would enable the safe, efficient, and commercially viable operation of civil supersonic aircraft in the United States. Current regulations prohibit flight operations of civil aircraft at a true flight Mach number greater than 1 in the U.S., except under the conditions and limitations of an operation-specific authorization from the Administrator, to protect the public from sonic boom. FAA has determined the general ban on civil supersonic flight is outdated and no longer appropriate due to advancements in technology, flight techniques that prevent sonic booms from reaching the surface, and increased interest in civil supersonic flight. FAA proposes to repeal this outdated and unnecessary prohibition and establish a corresponding interim noise-based certification standard to allow supersonic flights without an operation-specific special authorization clearing the way for next-generation supersonic flight. This rule removes regulatory barriers, provides clear pathways for testing and early commercial operations, and positions the United States to serve as the leader in setting global standards for supersonic flight. These actions will ensure that the United States leads the world in the safe, lawful, and rapid development and deployment of next-generation supersonic aviation.","document_number":"2026-13440","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/02/2026-13440/enabling-supersonic-overland-flight","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-02/pdf/2026-13440.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13440.pdf?1782909924","publication_date":"2026-07-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"stratified atmosphere and related issues,” 10th Intl. Symp. On Long Range Sound Propagation, Grenoble, France, NCPA Report No. JC 1003-01 (2002).\n \n \n 38 \n  Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification Final Rule, 90 FR 35034 (July 24, 2025).\n \n \n 39 \n  <span class=\"match\">Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems</span> Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations, 90 FR 38316 (Aug. 7, 2025).\n \n \n 40 \n  PCBoom 7 Technical Reference, 2nd Edition, NASA/TM-20250003228 (August 2025).\n \n \n 41 \n  Mach Cutoff Analysis and Results from NASA's Farfield Investigation of No-Boom Thresholds"},{"title":"Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems","type":"Rule","abstract":"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 band (Upper C- band). This final rule supports the Federal Communications Commission's July 2026 Report and Order that makes 160 megahertz of the Upper C-band available for terrestrial wireless flexible use via a system of competitive bidding. To ensure safe, efficient, and reliable aviation operations in the presence of wireless signals in the C-band, the Federal Aviation Administration is issuing new regulations that require all radio altimeters to meet specific minimum performance requirements. These new radio altimeters must withstand interference from wireless signals in neighboring spectrum bands and continue to provide accurate altitude readings to both pilots and integrated aircraft safety systems. These regulations require all aircraft equipped with radio altimeters operating under part 121 and those aircraft with radio altimeters operating under part 129 with 30 or more passenger seats or a payload capacity of more than 7,500 pounds to comply with the minimum performance requirements by December 30, 2030, which is prior to the date the Federal Communications Commission authorizes the use of the Upper C-band for new wireless services, as stated in its Report and Order. All other aircraft equipped with radio altimeters that are required to comply with part 91, including aircraft operating under parts 125, 133, 135, 136, 137, 194, and all other aircraft operating under part 129 that are not subject to the initial deadline, must comply with the same minimum performance requirements on or before October 31, 2034.","document_number":"2026-15585","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/31/2026-15585/requirements-for-interference-tolerant-radio-altimeter-systems","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-31/pdf/2026-15585.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-15585.pdf?1785356109","publication_date":"2026-07-31","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"the appropriate aircraft or operational qualification process. The final rule also does not address operations under part 101 or 103, as ultralights, balloons, and \n \n other aircraft covered under these parts generally do not have RA systems.\n \n \n \n 29 \n  \n <span class=\"match\">Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems</span> Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations, \n 90 FR 38212 (Aug. 7, 2025).\n \n \n \n \n 30 \n  \n https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2023-title49/pdf/USCODE-2023-title49-subtitleVII-partA-subpartiii-chap448-sec44809.pdf. \n \n \n FAA proposed specific RA regulations"},{"title":"Introduction to the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions-2026","type":"Notice","abstract":"Publication of the 2026 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions represents a key component of the regulatory planning mechanism prescribed in Executive Order (\"E.O.\") 12866, \"Regulatory Planning and Review,\" (58 FR 51735, as amended) and reaffirmed in E.O. 13563, \"Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review,\" (76 FR 3821) and E.O. 14192, \"Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation.\" The Regulatory Flexibility Act requires that agencies publish semiannual regulatory agendas in the Federal Register describing regulatory actions they are developing that may have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities (5 U.S.C. 602). The Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Unified Agenda) helps agencies fulfill all of these requirements. All Federal regulatory agencies have chosen to publish their regulatory agendas as part of this publication. The complete publication of the 2026 Unified Agenda contains 78 Federal agency regulatory agendas available to the public at www.reginfo.gov. The 2026 Unified Agenda publication appearing in the Federal Register includes the agency Regulatory Flexibility Agendas, in accordance with the publication requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Agency Regulatory Flexibility Agendas contain only those Agenda entries for rules that are likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities and entries that have been selected for periodic review under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.","document_number":"2026-16603","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/14/2026-16603/introduction-to-the-unified-agenda-of-federal-regulatory-and-deregulatory-actions-2026","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-14/pdf/2026-16603.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-16603.pdf?1786625114","publication_date":"2026-08-14","agencies":[{"raw_name":"REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE CENTER","name":"Regulatory Information Service Center","id":449,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/regulatory-information-service-center","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/449","parent_id":null,"slug":"regulatory-information-service-center"}],"excerpts":"Employees \n 1652-AA69 \n Final Rule Stage. \n \n \n 81 \n Minimum Standards for Driver's Licenses and Identification Cards Acceptable by Federal Agencies for Official Purposes; Procedures for Remote Application and Issuance \n 1652-AA78 \n Final Rule Stage. \n \n \n 82 \n <span class=\"match\">Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems</span> Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations \n 1652-AA80 \n Final Rule Stage. \n \n \n 83 \n Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information"}]}