{"description":"Documents matching 'Intellectual Property Management rulemaking'","count":1615,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=Intellectual+Property+Management+rulemaking&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"BE-125: Quarterly Survey of Transactions in Selected Services and Intellectual Property With Foreign Persons","type":"Notice","abstract":"By this notice, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Department of Commerce, is informing the public that it is conducting the mandatory survey titled Quarterly Survey of Transactions in Selected Services and Intellectual Property with Foreign Persons (BE- 125). The data collected on the BE-125 survey are needed to measure U.S. trade in services and to analyze the impact of U.S. trade on the U.S. and foreign economies. This survey is authorized by the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act.","document_number":"2026-05082","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/16/2026-05082/be-125-quarterly-survey-of-transactions-in-selected-services-and-intellectual-property-with-foreign","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-16/pdf/2026-05082.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-05082.pdf?1773405917","publication_date":"2026-03-16","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"Bureau of Economic Analysis","name":"Economic Analysis Bureau","id":118,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/economic-analysis-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/118","parent_id":54,"slug":"economic-analysis-bureau"}],"excerpts":"those required to complete this survey. \n \n Who Must Report: \n (a) Reports are required from each U.S. person who had combined reportable sales of services or <span class=\"match\">intellectual</span> <span class=\"match\">property</span> to foreign persons that: exceeded $6 million during the previous fiscal year or are expected to exceed that amount during the current fiscal year; had combined reportable purchases of services or <span class=\"match\">intellectual</span> <span class=\"match\">property</span> from foreign persons that exceeded $4 million during the previous fiscal year; or are expected to exceed that amount during the current fiscal year. Because"},{"title":"BE-125: Quarterly Survey of Transactions in Selected Services and Intellectual Property With Foreign Persons","type":"Notice","abstract":"By this Notice, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Department of Commerce, is informing the public that it is conducting the mandatory survey titled Quarterly Survey of Transactions in Selected Services and Intellectual Property with Foreign Persons (BE- 125). The data collected on the BE-125 survey are needed to measure U.S. trade in services and to analyze the impact of U.S. trade on the U.S. and foreign economies. This survey is authorized by the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act.","document_number":"2025-03321","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/02/28/2025-03321/be-125-quarterly-survey-of-transactions-in-selected-services-and-intellectual-property-with-foreign","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-02-28/pdf/2025-03321.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-03321.pdf?1740663924","publication_date":"2025-02-28","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"Bureau of Economic Analysis","name":"Economic Analysis Bureau","id":118,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/economic-analysis-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/118","parent_id":54,"slug":"economic-analysis-bureau"}],"excerpts":"those required to complete this survey. \n \n Who Must Report: \n (a) Reports are required from each U.S. person who had combined reportable sales of services or <span class=\"match\">intellectual</span> <span class=\"match\">property</span> to foreign persons that exceeded $6 million during the previous fiscal year, or are expected to exceed that amount during the current fiscal year; or had combined reportable purchases of services or <span class=\"match\">intellectual</span> <span class=\"match\">property</span> from foreign persons that exceeded $4 million during the previous fiscal year, or are expected to exceed that amount during the current fiscal year. Because"},{"title":"Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) issues a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to cease recognition of test labs, Testing Certification Bodies (TCBs), and laboratory accreditation bodies in non-MRA or trade agreement participants (i.e., non-Reciprocal Territories). The Commission also seeks comment on modernizing data analytics capabilities, and explores additional measures to protect intellectual property and national security.","document_number":"2026-09821","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/15/2026-09821/promoting-the-integrity-and-security-of-telecommunications-certification-bodies-measurement","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-15/pdf/2026-09821.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-09821.pdf?1778762727","publication_date":"2026-05-15","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"Accountability Through Transparency Act, Public Law 1189-9, a summary of the Notice of Proposed <span class=\"match\">Rulemaking</span> will be available at \n https://www.fcc.gov/proposed-<span class=\"match\">rulemakings</span>. \n \n \n OPEN Government Data Act. \n The OPEN Government Data Act requires agencies to make “public data assets” available under an open license and as “open Government data assets,” \n i.e., \n in machine-readable, open format, unencumbered by use restrictions other than <span class=\"match\">intellectual</span> <span class=\"match\">property</span> rights, and based on an open standard that is maintained by a standards organization. This requirement"},{"title":"International Trademark Classification Changes","type":"Rule","abstract":"The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issues this final rule to incorporate classification changes adopted by the Nice Agreement Concerning the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks (Nice Agreement). These changes are listed in the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks (Nice Classification), which is published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and will become effective on January 1, 2026.","document_number":"2025-19358","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/02/2025-19358/international-trademark-classification-changes","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-10-02/pdf/2025-19358.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19358.pdf?1759322730","publication_date":"2025-10-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"Patent and Trademark Office","name":"Patent and Trademark Office","id":402,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/patent-and-trademark-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/402","parent_id":54,"slug":"patent-and-trademark-office"}],"excerpts":"forth in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988 (Feb. 5, 1996).\n \n \n J. Executive Order 13045 (Protection of Children): \n This <span class=\"match\">rulemaking</span> does not concern an environmental risk to health or safety that may disproportionately affect children under Executive Order 13045 (Apr. 21, 1997).\n \n \n K. Executive Order 12630 (Taking of Private <span class=\"match\">Property</span>): \n This <span class=\"match\">rulemaking</span> will not effect a taking of private <span class=\"match\">property</span> or otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630 (Mar. 15, 1988).\n \n \n L. Congressional Review Act: \n Under the Congressional"},{"title":"BE-125: Quarterly Survey of Transactions in Selected Services and Intellectual Property With Foreign Persons","type":"Notice","abstract":"By this Notice, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Department of Commerce, is informing the public that it is conducting the mandatory survey titled Quarterly Survey of Transactions in Selected Services and Intellectual Property with Foreign Persons (BE-125). The data collected on the BE-125 survey are needed to measure U.S. trade in services and to analyze the impact of U.S. trade on the U.S. and foreign economies. This survey is authorized by the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act.","document_number":"2024-00869","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/01/18/2024-00869/be-125-quarterly-survey-of-transactions-in-selected-services-and-intellectual-property-with-foreign","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-01-18/pdf/2024-00869.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-00869.pdf?1705499126","publication_date":"2024-01-18","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"Bureau of Economic Analysis","name":"Economic Analysis Bureau","id":118,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/economic-analysis-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/118","parent_id":54,"slug":"economic-analysis-bureau"}],"excerpts":"those required to complete this survey. \n \n Who Must Report: \n (a) Reports are required from each U.S. person who had combined reportable sales of services or <span class=\"match\">intellectual</span> <span class=\"match\">property</span> to foreign persons that exceeded $6 million during the previous fiscal year, or are expected to exceed that amount during the current fiscal year; or had combined reportable purchases of services or <span class=\"match\">intellectual</span> <span class=\"match\">property</span> from foreign persons that exceeded $4 million during the previous fiscal year, or are expected to exceed that amount during the current fiscal year. Because"},{"title":"Protection of Federal Property","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), proposes to promulgate regulations for the protection of Federal property. Within DHS, Federal Protective Service (FPS) maintains responsibility for the protection of buildings, grounds, and property owned, occupied, or secured by the Federal government. The proposed rule would adopt and revise the language of related-GSA regulations, consistent with DHS' statutory authority, to provide charging options for violations occurring on and adjacent to Federal property, update prohibited conduct to incorporate advancing technology, provide clearer public notice, and apply the regulations uniformly to all Federal property.","document_number":"2024-31206","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/15/2024-31206/protection-of-federal-property","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-15/pdf/2024-31206.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-31206.pdf?1736543718","publication_date":"2025-01-15","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"}],"excerpts":"Federal <span class=\"match\">property</span> to the extent necessary to protect federal <span class=\"match\">property</span> and persons on the <span class=\"match\">property</span>. This off-<span class=\"match\">property</span> enforcement is spatially limited by the requirement of a nexus between the off-<span class=\"match\">property</span> enforcement action and the nature of the criminal offense directed at the federal <span class=\"match\">property</span> or persons on that <span class=\"match\">property</span>. In other words, FPS LEOs are authorized to take enforcement action for off-<span class=\"match\">property</span> conduct that affects the federal <span class=\"match\">property</span>. For example, FPS LEOs may take enforcement action where a person, located off of federal <span class=\"match\">property</span>, fires"},{"title":"Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Global Intellectual Property Academy (GIPA) Surveys","type":"Notice","abstract":"The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, invites comments on the extension of an existing information collection: 0651-0065 Global Intellectual Property Academy (GIPA) Surveys. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the information collection to OMB.","document_number":"2023-15788","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/07/26/2023-15788/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget-omb-for","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-07-26/pdf/2023-15788.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-15788.pdf?1690289130","publication_date":"2023-07-26","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"Patent and Trademark Office","name":"Patent and Trademark Office","id":402,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/patent-and-trademark-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/402","parent_id":54,"slug":"patent-and-trademark-office"}],"excerpts":"achieve its objectives of halting <span class=\"match\">intellectual</span> <span class=\"match\">property</span> theft and advancing <span class=\"match\">intellectual</span> <span class=\"match\">property</span> right policies. \n The surveys in this information collection are conducted in an effort to provide additional details on “who” participants are, what kind of positions they hold, length of time working in an <span class=\"match\">intellectual</span> <span class=\"match\">property</span> area, type of organizations where respondents work, type of <span class=\"match\">intellectual</span> <span class=\"match\">property</span> functions, and the effect of the GIPA program on their professional work and their country's <span class=\"match\">intellectual</span> <span class=\"match\">property</span> efforts. This information is being"},{"title":"Rules Governing Pre-Issuance Internal Circulation and Review of Decisions Within the Patent Trial and Appeal Board","type":"Rule","abstract":"The United States Patent and Trademark Office (\"USPTO\" or \"Office\") is amending the rules of practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (\"PTAB\" or \"Board\") to add a new rule governing the pre-issuance circulation and review of decisions within the PTAB. The rule promotes the efficient delivery of reliable intellectual property rights by promoting consistent, clear, and open decision-making processes at the PTAB.","document_number":"2024-12823","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/06/12/2024-12823/rules-governing-pre-issuance-internal-circulation-and-review-of-decisions-within-the-patent-trial","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-06-12/pdf/2024-12823.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-12823.pdf?1718109928","publication_date":"2024-06-12","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"Patent and Trademark Office","name":"Patent and Trademark Office","id":402,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/patent-and-trademark-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/402","parent_id":54,"slug":"patent-and-trademark-office"}],"excerpts":"decision.\n \n \n With respect to PTAB <span class=\"match\">management</span> (\n i.e., \n PTAB Executive <span class=\"match\">Management</span> and Lead Judges), under the interim process, any panel member, at their sole discretion, could consult with one or more <span class=\"match\">management</span> team members regarding a decision prior to issuance. SOP4 builds on that process and sets forth details on how a panel member may optionally consult with a designated PTAB <span class=\"match\">Management</span> Pre-Issuance Optional Review team in addition to the CJP described above. The team is designated by PTAB Executive <span class=\"match\">Management</span> and may include a Vice Chief Judge"},{"title":"General Services Acquisition Regulation; Acquisition of Information and Communication Technology; Notice of Listening Sessions and Request for Comments","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking public comment on the draft of a new General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) clause regarding basic safeguarding of data within Large Language Model Artificial Intelligence Systems (LLMs). Due to the complexity of the issue, GSA is publishing this notification and draft clause to gather feedback from stakeholders before taking future action (e.g., deviation and/or formal rulemaking).","document_number":"2026-12205","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/17/2026-12205/general-services-acquisition-regulation-acquisition-of-information-and-communication-technology","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-17/pdf/2026-12205.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12205.pdf?1781613917","publication_date":"2026-06-17","agencies":[{"raw_name":"GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION","name":"General Services Administration","id":210,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/general-services-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/210","parent_id":null,"slug":"general-services-administration"}],"excerpts":" e.g., \n cloud infrastructure, model hosting, endpoints, API availability, runtime security, logging, retention, data residency, capacity <span class=\"match\">management</span>, rate limits), as defined in clause 552.239-7001(b).\n \n Basic Safeguarding of the Data Within Large Language Model Artificial Intelligence Systems—LLM System Operator Flow-Down Requirements (DATE) \n (a) Applicability \n (b) Definitions \n (e) <span class=\"match\">Intellectual</span> <span class=\"match\">Property</span> Rights \n The following subparagraphs from paragraph (f) Contractor Obligations for Compliance, Reporting, and Documentation \n (f)(2), (f)(2)(iii)(B)"},{"title":"General Policy for Pricing and Charging for Materials and Services Sold by the Department of Energy","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) is proposing to update the Department's general pricing regulation to establish prices and charges for materials and services sold to organizations and people outside of the Federal Government. DOE's general pricing regulation does not apply to the prices and charges provided for by statute, Executive order, or regulation. This notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) proposes to update definitions, exclusions, exemptions, and special pricing activities affecting the general pricing regulation.","document_number":"2026-03159","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/18/2026-03159/general-policy-for-pricing-and-charging-for-materials-and-services-sold-by-the-department-of-energy","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-18/pdf/2026-03159.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-03159.pdf?1771335921","publication_date":"2026-02-18","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"}],"excerpts":"third party and might be used for profit.\n \n • § 1009.5(f). Royalties for DOE-Owned <span class=\"match\">Intellectual</span> <span class=\"match\">Property</span>. This proposed section clarifies that royalties for DOE-Owned <span class=\"match\">Intellectual</span> <span class=\"match\">Property</span> are subject to negotiation between DOE and the licensee; and not based on the cost for developing the technology. Technology Transfer statutes, such as, Public Law 96-517 the Bayh-Dole Act, seek to incentivize the deployment and commercialization of federal funded <span class=\"match\">intellectual</span> <span class=\"match\">property</span>. The royalty rates will be stipulated in the licensing agreement. \n § 1009.6 Dissemination"},{"title":"Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Madrid Protocol","type":"Notice","abstract":"The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. The USPTO invites comments on the information collection renewal of 0651-0051, which helps the USPTO assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the reporting burden to the public. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on March 11, 2025 during a 60-day comment period (90 FR 11724). This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.","document_number":"2025-11113","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/17/2025-11113/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget-for","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-17/pdf/2025-11113.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-11113.pdf?1750077920","publication_date":"2025-06-17","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"Patent and Trademark Office","name":"Patent and Trademark Office","id":402,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/patent-and-trademark-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/402","parent_id":54,"slug":"patent-and-trademark-office"}],"excerpts":"the use of a mark previously adopted by another.\n \n \n Since the 60-day \n Federal Register \n notice was published, the USPTO published a <span class=\"match\">rulemaking</span> that impacted this collection (0651-AD82—Partial Replacement of an Earlier National Registration or Registrations by an International Registration). This <span class=\"match\">rulemaking</span> results in an increase in respondents for the Replacement Request (Item 4) from 7 to 14. The <span class=\"match\">rulemaking</span> also results in corresponding increases to the total annual respondent burden hours from 96,109 to 96,115, and the total annual respondent"},{"title":"HOME Investment Partnerships Program: Further Program Updates and Streamlining","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking re-opens public comment for certain topics and provisions that were addressed in HUD's May 29, 2024, proposed rule entitled \"HOME Investment Partnerships Program: Program Updates and Streamlining.\" Among other changes, this supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking proposes to revise or revoke previously-proposed tenant protection provisions permitting participating jurisdictions to exceed the maximum per-unit subsidy for projects that met certain green building standards. This supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking would also create additional flexibilities related to scattered site manufactured housing rental projects.","document_number":"2026-08406","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/30/2026-08406/home-investment-partnerships-program-further-program-updates-and-streamlining","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-30/pdf/2026-08406.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08406.pdf?1777466713","publication_date":"2026-04-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT","name":"Housing and Urban Development Department","id":228,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/housing-and-urban-development-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/228","parent_id":null,"slug":"housing-and-urban-development-department"}],"excerpts":"benefit to tenants and were not required under the Act. These include providing notices on changes in ownership and <span class=\"match\">property</span> <span class=\"match\">management</span> (See 24 CFR 92.253(b)(3)(ii) and 24 CFR 92.253(c)(3)(ii) of the HOME Final Rule), and notice of environmental, health, or safety hazards affecting the project (See 24 CFR 92.253(f) of the HOME Final Rule). Tenants have no meaningful method of objecting to changes in <span class=\"match\">property</span> ownership or <span class=\"match\">management</span> and requiring notice there serves only to create a potential liability for owners or participating jurisdictions that"},{"title":"Adoption of Updated WIPO Standard ST.26; Revision to Incorporation by Reference","type":"Rule","abstract":"The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is adopting version 1.7 of World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Standard ST.26, which was approved December 8, 2023, for incorporation by reference into the USPTO's regulations addressing application disclosures containing nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences. Among other enhancements, version 1.7 of ST.26 provides technical terminology consistency and improves descriptions. The USPTO first amended its rules in 2022 to incorporate by reference certain provisions of WIPO Standard ST.26. In addition to simplifying the process for applicants filing in multiple countries, the ST.26 requirement to submit a single sequence listing in eXtensible Markup Language (XML) format provides better preservation, accessibility, and sorting of the submitted sequence data for the public.","document_number":"2024-09618","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/03/2024-09618/adoption-of-updated-wipo-standard-st26-revision-to-incorporation-by-reference","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-03/pdf/2024-09618.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-09618.pdf?1714653923","publication_date":"2024-05-03","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"Patent and Trademark Office","name":"Patent and Trademark Office","id":402,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/patent-and-trademark-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/402","parent_id":54,"slug":"patent-and-trademark-office"}],"excerpts":"Reform): \n This <span class=\"match\">rulemaking</span> meets applicable standards to minimize litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden as set forth in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988 (February 5, 1996).\n \n \n I. Executive Order 13045 (Protection of Children): \n This <span class=\"match\">rulemaking</span> does not concern an environmental risk to health or safety that may disproportionately affect children under Executive Order 13045 (April 21, 1997).\n \n \n J. Executive Order 12630 (Taking of Private <span class=\"match\">Property</span>): \n This <span class=\"match\">rulemaking</span> will not effect a taking of private <span class=\"match\">property</span> or otherwise"},{"title":"Rules Governing Director Review of Patent Trial and Appeal Board Decisions","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or Office) proposes new rules to govern the process for the review of Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB or Board) decisions in America Invents Act (AIA) proceedings by the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (Director). Specifically, the USPTO proposes these rules in light of stakeholder feedback received in response to a request for comments (RFC). The proposed rules promote the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of PTAB decision-making in Leahy-Smith America Invents Act of 2011 (AIA) proceedings.","document_number":"2024-07759","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/16/2024-07759/rules-governing-director-review-of-patent-trial-and-appeal-board-decisions","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-04-16/pdf/2024-07759.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-07759.pdf?1713185117","publication_date":"2024-04-16","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"Patent and Trademark Office","name":"Patent and Trademark Office","id":402,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/patent-and-trademark-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/402","parent_id":54,"slug":"patent-and-trademark-office"}],"excerpts":"proposes new rules governing the process for the review of Patent Trial and Appeal Board decisions in AIA proceedings by the Under Secretary of Commerce for <span class=\"match\">Intellectual</span> <span class=\"match\">Property</span> and Director \n 1 \n \n of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.\n \n \n \n 1 \n  In this notice of proposed <span class=\"match\">rulemaking</span>, references to the “Director” include the Under Secretary of Commerce for <span class=\"match\">Intellectual</span> <span class=\"match\">Property</span> and Director of the USPTO, an individual serving as the Acting Director or one performing the functions and duties of the Director, or an individual designated"},{"title":"Information Collection: Collection of Research Code Non-Disclosure Agreement Information","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment on the renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an existing collection of information. The information collection is entitled, \"Collection of Research Code Non-Disclosure Agreement Information.\"","document_number":"2025-21313","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/26/2025-21313/information-collection-collection-of-research-code-non-disclosure-agreement-information","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-11-26/pdf/2025-21313.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-21313.pdf?1764078344","publication_date":"2025-11-26","agencies":[{"raw_name":"NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION","name":"Nuclear Regulatory Commission","id":383,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/nuclear-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/383","parent_id":null,"slug":"nuclear-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"consideration only for comments received on or before this date. \n \n \n ADDRESSES: \n You may submit comments by any of the following methods; however, the NRC encourages electronic comment submission through the Federal <span class=\"match\">rulemaking</span> website: \n \n • \n Federal <span class=\"match\">rulemaking</span> website: \n Go to \n https://www.regulations.gov \n and search for Docket ID NRC-2025-0022. Address questions about Docket IDs in \n Regulations.gov \n to Bridget Curran; telephone: 301-415-1003; email: \n Bridget.Curran@nrc.gov. \n For technical questions, contact the individual(s) listed in the"},{"title":"Updates to Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands Regulations To Implement the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard","type":"Rule","abstract":"On October 2, 2023, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) and supplementary policy that proposed to implement the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) and update the agency's 8-step decision- making process for floodplain reviews by changing how FEMA defines a floodplain with respect to certain actions and how FEMA uses natural systems, ecosystem processes, and nature-based approaches when developing alternatives to locating a proposed action in the floodplain. After a careful review of the public comments received, FEMA is now issuing a final rule that implements the proposed rule, with some minor amendments.","document_number":"2024-15169","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/07/11/2024-15169/updates-to-floodplain-management-and-protection-of-wetlands-regulations-to-implement-the-federal","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-07-11/pdf/2024-15169.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-15169.pdf?1720615524","publication_date":"2024-07-11","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":"FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY","name":"Federal Emergency Management Agency","id":166,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-emergency-management-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/166","parent_id":227,"slug":"federal-emergency-management-agency"}],"excerpts":"minimum floodplain <span class=\"match\">management</span> standards for the NFIP because it is beyond the scope of this <span class=\"match\">rulemaking</span>. The NFIP is a program through which <span class=\"match\">property</span> owners in participating communities can purchase Federal flood insurance as a protection against flood losses.\n 98 \n \n As a condition of eligibility, a community must adopt and enforce floodplain <span class=\"match\">management</span> regulations that meet or exceed the NFIP minimum floodplain <span class=\"match\">management</span> criteria developed by the Administrator.\n 99 \n \n Further information regarding FEMA's minimum floodplain <span class=\"match\">management</span> standards for"},{"title":"Information Collection: Collection of Research Code Non-Disclosure Agreement Information","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted a request for renewal of an existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The information collection is entitled, \"Collection of Research Code Non-Disclosure Agreement Information.\"","document_number":"2026-04528","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/09/2026-04528/information-collection-collection-of-research-code-non-disclosure-agreement-information","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-09/pdf/2026-04528.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-04528.pdf?1772804710","publication_date":"2026-03-09","agencies":[{"raw_name":"NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION","name":"Nuclear Regulatory Commission","id":383,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/nuclear-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/383","parent_id":null,"slug":"nuclear-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"ACTION: \n Notice of submission to the Office of <span class=\"match\">Management</span> and Budget; request for comment. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted a request for renewal of an existing collection of information to the Office of <span class=\"match\">Management</span> and Budget (OMB) for review. The information collection is entitled, “Collection of Research Code Non-Disclosure Agreement Information.” \n \n \n DATES: \n Submit comments by April 8, 2026. Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but the Commission"},{"title":"Administrative Requirements; Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Acts","type":"Rule","abstract":"We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, made deregulatory actions pertaining to Federal financial assistance programs and subprograms authorized under the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act to better serve the American public, streamline government operations, and increase efficiencies for recipients of our financial assistance programs. This final rule reflects recent legislation; aligns with the Office of Management and Budget's administrative rules for Federal financial assistance; aligns with other laws, standards, and administrative processes; responds to comments and feedback on our 2019 rulemaking action; and provides clarity to help ensure consistency in administering our financial assistance programs and subprograms across the Nation.","document_number":"2026-00676","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/15/2026-00676/administrative-requirements-pittman-robertson-wildlife-restoration-and-dingell-johnson-sport-fish","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-15/pdf/2026-00676.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-00676.pdf?1768398313","publication_date":"2026-01-15","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR","name":"Interior Department","id":253,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/interior-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/253","parent_id":null,"slug":"interior-department"},{"raw_name":"Fish and Wildlife Service","name":"Fish and Wildlife Service","id":197,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/fish-and-wildlife-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/197","parent_id":253,"slug":"fish-and-wildlife-service"}],"excerpts":"accordingly. \n (c) The agency must receive either the revenue earned from diverted <span class=\"match\">property</span> during the period of diversion or the current market rental rate of any diverted <span class=\"match\">property</span>, whichever is greater. \n (d) The agency must take one of the following actions to resolve a diversion of real, personal, or <span class=\"match\">intellectual</span> <span class=\"match\">property</span>: \n (1) Regain <span class=\"match\">management</span> control of the <span class=\"match\">property</span>, which must be in about the same condition as before diversion; \n (2) Receive replacement <span class=\"match\">property</span> that meets the criteria in paragraph (e) of this section; or \n (3) Receive an amount"},{"title":"2025 Increase of the Annual Limit on Accepted Requests for Prioritized Examination","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) includes provisions for prioritized examination of patent applications. Those provisions have been implemented by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in previous rulemakings. The AIA provides that the USPTO may not accept more than 10,000 requests for prioritization in any fiscal year (October 1 to September 30) until regulations setting another limit are prescribed. In 2019 and 2021, the USPTO published interim rules that expanded the limit on the number of requests to 12,000 and 15,000, respectively. The current final rule further expands the availability of prioritized examination by increasing the limit on the number of prioritized examination requests that may be accepted in a fiscal year to 20,000.","document_number":"2025-12644","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/08/2025-12644/2025-increase-of-the-annual-limit-on-accepted-requests-for-prioritized-examination","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-08/pdf/2025-12644.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-12644.pdf?1751892313","publication_date":"2025-07-08","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"Patent and Trademark Office","name":"Patent and Trademark Office","id":402,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/patent-and-trademark-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/402","parent_id":54,"slug":"patent-and-trademark-office"}],"excerpts":"sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988 (February 5, 1996).\n \n \n J. Executive Order 13045 (Protection of Children): \n This <span class=\"match\">rulemaking</span> does not concern an environmental risk to health or safety that may disproportionately affect children under Executive Order 13045 (April 21, 1997).\n \n \n K. Executive Order 12630 (Taking of Private <span class=\"match\">Property</span>): \n This <span class=\"match\">rulemaking</span> will not effect a taking of private <span class=\"match\">property</span> or otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630 (March 15, 1988).\n \n \n L. Congressional Review Act: \n Under the Congressional"},{"title":"Financial Data Transparency Act Joint Data Standards","type":"Rule","abstract":"The OCC, Board, FDIC, NCUA, CFPB, FHFA, CFTC, SEC, and Treasury are publishing a final joint rule to establish data standards to promote interoperability of financial regulatory data across these agencies. The standards established pursuant to this joint rule will later be considered for potential incorporation (to the extent feasible) into data standards to be adopted for certain collections of information in separate rulemakings by the agencies or through other actions taken by the agencies. At the effective date, the joint rule will not change any reporting requirements without further action by the agencies. The agencies are publishing this joint rule as required by the Financial Data Transparency Act of 2022.","document_number":"2026-12787","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/25/2026-12787/financial-data-transparency-act-joint-data-standards","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-25/pdf/2026-12787.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12787.pdf?1782305111","publication_date":"2026-06-25","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY","name":"Treasury Department","id":497,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/treasury-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/497","parent_id":null,"slug":"treasury-department"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Comptroller of the Currency","name":"Comptroller of the Currency","id":80,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/comptroller-of-the-currency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/80","parent_id":497,"slug":"comptroller-of-the-currency"},{"raw_name":"FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM","name":"Federal Reserve System","id":188,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-reserve-system","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/188","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-reserve-system"},{"raw_name":"FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION","name":"Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation","id":164,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-deposit-insurance-corporation","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/164","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-deposit-insurance-corporation"},{"raw_name":"NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION","name":"National Credit Union Administration","id":335,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-credit-union-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/335","parent_id":null,"slug":"national-credit-union-administration"},{"raw_name":"Consumer Financial Protection Bureau","name":"Consumer Financial Protection Bureau","id":573,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/consumer-financial-protection-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/573","parent_id":null,"slug":"consumer-financial-protection-bureau"},{"raw_name":"FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY","name":"Federal Housing Finance Agency","id":174,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-housing-finance-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/174","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-housing-finance-agency"},{"raw_name":"COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISION","name":"Commodity Futures Trading Commission","id":77,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commodity-futures-trading-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/77","parent_id":null,"slug":"commodity-futures-trading-commission"},{"raw_name":"SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION","name":"Securities and Exchange Commission","id":466,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/securities-and-exchange-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/466","parent_id":null,"slug":"securities-and-exchange-commission"}],"excerpts":"into its rules through an Agency-specific <span class=\"match\">rulemaking</span> or other action. As discussed in section I.A.2 above, however, establishment of the joint standards does affect the implementing Agencies' obligations in their Agency-specific <span class=\"match\">rulemakings</span>—the FDTA requires each implementing Agency in its Agency-specific <span class=\"match\">rulemaking</span> to adopt data standards that incorporate and ensure compatibility with, to the extent feasible, applicable joint standards established in the final joint rule. In their Agency-specific <span class=\"match\">rulemaking</span> or other action, the \n \n individual Agencies"}]}