{"description":"Documents matching 'accreditation approval united states provide'","count":4487,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=accreditation+approval+united+states+provide&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Export Certification: Accreditation of Nongovernment Facilities","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with accrediting nongovernment facilities to perform services related to the export of plants or plant products.","document_number":"2026-01768","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/29/2026-01768/notice-of-request-for-extension-of-approval-of-an-information-collection-export-certification","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-29/pdf/2026-01768.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-01768.pdf?1769607914","publication_date":"2026-01-29","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE","name":"Agriculture Department","id":12,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/agriculture-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/12","parent_id":null,"slug":"agriculture-department"},{"raw_name":"Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service","name":"Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service","id":22,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/animal-and-plant-health-inspection-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/22","parent_id":12,"slug":"animal-and-plant-health-inspection-service"}],"excerpts":"gov. \n \n \n \n \n SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: \n \n \n Title: \n Export Certification: Accreditation of Nongovernment Facilities.\n \n \n OMB Control Number: \n 0579-0130.\n \n \n Type of Request: \n Extension of approval of an information collection.\n \n \n Abstract: \n The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), among other things, provides export certification services to assure other countries that the plants and plant products they are receiving from the United States are free of plant pests specified by the receiving country. This activity is authorized"},{"title":"Intercountry Adoption: Regulatory Changes to Accreditation and Approval Regulations in Intercountry Adoption","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Department of State (the Department) publishes a final rule revising the Code of Federal Regulations to amend requirements for accreditation and approval by the United States to provide adoption services in intercountry adoption cases. This rule amends regulations to provide clarification, updates, or other adaptation of familiar accreditation and approval standards for intercountry adoption. It also includes a new section with alternative procedures for primary providers that apply in intercountry adoption by relatives. The new regulations for adoption by relatives simplify and streamline the adoption process by limiting the number of adoption services the primary provider must provide. The final rule emphasizes that accredited agencies and approved persons comply with all applicable laws in foreign countries where they provide adoption services.","document_number":"2024-14628","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/07/12/2024-14628/intercountry-adoption-regulatory-changes-to-accreditation-and-approval-regulations-in-intercountry","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-07-12/pdf/2024-14628.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-14628.pdf?1720701918","publication_date":"2024-07-12","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF STATE","name":"State Department","id":476,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/state-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/476","parent_id":null,"slug":"state-department"}],"excerpts":"Approval \n \n In tandem with changes in section 96.7 as noted above, we retained in the final rule the proposed change to § 96.26 requiring accrediting entities to retain an accurate record of accreditation and approval decision making for at least 10 years, or longer if the Secretary requires it.\n \n \n In § 96.27(e) the final rule incorporates a proposed change requiring accrediting entities to take into account in evaluating an application for accreditation or approval the reasons underlying a previous denial of accreditation or approval. \n Changes"},{"title":"Accrediting Agencies Currently Undergoing Review for the Purpose of Recognition by the U.S. Secretary of Education","type":"Notice","abstract":"This notice provides information to members of the public on submitting written comments for accrediting agencies currently undergoing review for the purpose of recognition by the U.S. Secretary of Education.","document_number":"2025-05853","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/04/2025-05853/accrediting-agencies-currently-undergoing-review-for-the-purpose-of-recognition-by-the-us-secretary","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-04-04/pdf/2025-05853.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-05853.pdf?1743684324","publication_date":"2025-04-04","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION","name":"Education Department","id":126,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/education-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/126","parent_id":null,"slug":"education-department"}],"excerpts":"Area of Accrediting Activities: The United States.\n \n \n 4. \n American Osteopathic Association, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. \n Scope of Recognition: The accreditation and preaccreditation (“Provisional Accreditation”) of freestanding institutions of osteopathic medicine and of osteopathic medical programs leading to the degree of Doctor of Osteopathy or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Geographic Area of Accrediting Activities: The United States.\n \n \n 5. \n American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation. \n Scope"},{"title":"Medicare Program; Strengthening Oversight of Accrediting Organizations (AOs) and Preventing AO Conflicts of Interest, and Related Provisions","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule with comment period sets forth provisions to strengthen the oversight of Medicare national accrediting organizations by addressing conflicts of interest, establishing consistent standards, processes, and definitions, and updating the validation and performance standards systems. Additionally, this final rule with comment period revises the psychiatric hospital survey process, adds a limitation on terminated deemed providers and suppliers when reentering the program, and provides technical corrections for End-Stage Renal Disease facilities and Transplant Programs.","document_number":"2026-12069","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/16/2026-12069/medicare-program-strengthening-oversight-of-accrediting-organizations-aos-and-preventing-ao","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-16/pdf/2026-12069.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12069.pdf?1781295308","publication_date":"2026-06-16","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"},{"raw_name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","id":45,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/45","parent_id":221,"slug":"centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services"}],"excerpts":"fee for the accreditation services they provide. AOs generally offer at least two accreditation options, which include non-CMS approved accreditation, and accreditation for the purpose of participating in the Medicare program. By “non-CMS approved accreditation” we mean accreditation that is offered by the AOs with an accreditation program but is not approved by Medicare, and which is not used for Medicare purposes. Such accreditation could be used for individual State accreditation purposes or additional professional accreditations that a provider"},{"title":"Collection of Biometric Data From Aliens Upon Entry to and Departure From the United States","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule amends Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations to provide that DHS may require all aliens to be photographed when entering or exiting the United States, and may require non-exempt aliens to provide other biometrics. The final rule also amends the regulations to remove the references to pilot programs and the port limitation to permit collection of biometrics from aliens departing from airports, land ports, seaports, or any other authorized point of departure. In addition, DHS is requesting comments on the specific collection process as well as costs and benefits for new transportation modalities.","document_number":"2025-19655","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/27/2025-19655/collection-of-biometric-data-from-aliens-upon-entry-to-and-departure-from-the-united-states","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-10-27/pdf/2025-19655.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19655.pdf?1761309905","publication_date":"2025-10-27","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":"system will also allow DHS to confirm more concretely the identity of aliens seeking entry or admission to the United States and to verify their departure from the United States. By having more accurate border crossing records of aliens, DHS can more effectively identify overstays and aliens who are, or were, present in the United States without being admitted or paroled and prevent their potential unlawful reentry into the United States. It will also make it more difficult for imposters to utilize other travelers' credentials. In addition, performing"},{"title":"Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; the Recognition Process for Accrediting Agencies, State Approval Agencies; Evaluation of Foreign Medical, and Foreign Veterinary Accrediting Agencies (e-Recognition)","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request (ICR).","document_number":"2026-03811","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/26/2026-03811/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget-for","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-26/pdf/2026-03811.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-03811.pdf?1772027109","publication_date":"2026-02-26","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION","name":"Education Department","id":126,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/education-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/126","parent_id":null,"slug":"education-department"}],"excerpts":"Collection: \n The Recognition Process for Accrediting Agencies, State Approval Agencies; Evaluation of Foreign Medical, and Foreign Veterinary Accrediting Agencies (e-Recognition).\n \n \n OMB Control Number: \n 1840-0788.\n \n \n Type of Review: \n Extension without change of a currently approved ICR.\n \n \n Respondents/Affected Public: \n Individual and Households.\n \n \n Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: \n 16.\n \n \n Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: \n 347,648.\n \n \n Abstract: \n The United States (U.S.) Secretary of Education (the Secretary)"},{"title":"Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; The Recognition Process for Accrediting Agencies, State Approval Agencies; Evaluation of Foreign Medical, and Foreign Veterinary Accrediting Agencies (e-Recognition)","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request (ICR).","document_number":"2025-23358","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/19/2025-23358/agency-information-collection-activities-comment-request-the-recognition-process-for-accrediting","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-19/pdf/2025-23358.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-23358.pdf?1766065515","publication_date":"2025-12-19","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION","name":"Education Department","id":126,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/education-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/126","parent_id":null,"slug":"education-department"}],"excerpts":"Collection: \n The Recognition Process for Accrediting Agencies, State Approval Agencies; Evaluation of Foreign Medical, and Foreign Veterinary Accrediting Agencies (e-Recognition).\n \n \n OMB Control Number: \n 1840-0788.\n \n \n Type of Review: \n An extension without change of a currently approved ICR.\n \n \n Respondents/Affected Public: \n Individuals and Households.\n \n \n Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: \n 16.\n \n \n Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: \n 347,648.\n \n \n Abstract: \n The United States (U.S.) Secretary of Education (the Secretary)"},{"title":"Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) requires all recognized telecommunication certification bodies (TCBs), test labs, and laboratory accreditation bodies to certify to the Commission that they are not owned by, controlled by, or subject to the direction of a prohibited entity and to report all equity or voting interests of 5% or greater by any entity. The FCC also amends it rules to state that it will not recognize--and will revoke any existing recognition of--any TCB, test lab, or laboratory accreditation body that fails to provide, or that provides a false or inaccurate, certification; or that fails to provide, or provides false or inaccurate, information regarding equity or voting interests of 5% or greater. The FCC prohibits recognition of any TCB, test lab, or laboratory accreditation body owned by, controlled by, or subject to the direction of a prohibited entity, and prohibits such TCBs, test labs, and laboratory accreditation bodies from participating in the Commission's equipment authorization program, not only with regard to the equipment certification process but also the Supplier's Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) process.","document_number":"2025-14970","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/07/2025-14970/promoting-the-integrity-and-security-of-telecommunications-certification-bodies-measurement","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-07/pdf/2025-14970.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-14970.pdf?1754484348","publication_date":"2025-08-07","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":"Commission recognizes four laboratory accreditation bodies in the U.S. that can accredit test labs in the United States. For test labs in countries with which the U.S. has entered into an MRA, the Commission will consider for recognition an accredited laboratory that has been designated by a foreign designating authority. Currently there are 24 such FCC-recognized laboratory accreditation bodies outside the United States, located in 23 different MRA-partnered countries. All other test labs must be accredited by an organization recognized by the Commission"},{"title":"Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Accreditation of Third-Party Certification Bodies To Conduct Food Safety Audits and Issue Certifications","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information collection requirements for the accreditation of third-party certification bodies to conduct food safety audits and issue certifications.","document_number":"2025-11962","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/27/2025-11962/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-collection-comment-request-accreditation-of","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-27/pdf/2025-11962.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-11962.pdf?1750941923","publication_date":"2025-06-27","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"},{"raw_name":"Food and Drug Administration","name":"Food and Drug Administration","id":199,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/food-and-drug-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/199","parent_id":221,"slug":"food-and-drug-administration"}],"excerpts":"https://www.fda.gov/food/importing-food-products-united-states/accredited-third-party-certification-program. \n \n Under TPP, accreditation bodies (ABs) apply to FDA for recognition. Recognized ABs accredit third-party certification bodies (CBs) under the program, except in limited circumstances. The accredited CBs conduct food safety audits and issue food or facility certifications to eligible foreign entities. Section 808(c)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act specifies that FDA uses certifications issued by accredited CBs under TPP in deciding whether to admit"},{"title":"Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Table Eggs From Regions Where Newcastle Disease or Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Is Considered to Exist and Exportation of Poultry and Hatching Eggs","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request a revision to and extension of approval of an information collection associated with the regulations for the importation of table eggs from regions where Newcastle disease or highly pathogenic avian influenza is considered to exist and exportation of poultry and hatching eggs from the United States.","document_number":"2026-11644","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/10/2026-11644/notice-of-request-for-revision-to-and-extension-of-approval-of-an-information-collection-importation","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-10/pdf/2026-11644.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-11644.pdf?1781009117","publication_date":"2026-06-10","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE","name":"Agriculture Department","id":12,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/agriculture-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/12","parent_id":null,"slug":"agriculture-department"},{"raw_name":"Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service","name":"Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service","id":22,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/animal-and-plant-health-inspection-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/22","parent_id":12,"slug":"animal-and-plant-health-inspection-service"}],"excerpts":"into the United States. In addition, under the Act, APHIS collects information and conducts inspections to ensure that poultry and hatching eggs exported from the United States are free of communicable diseases.\n \n The regulations in 9 CFR 91.3 provide, among other things, the requirements for the export of poultry and hatching eggs from the United States to other countries. Certification that the poultry and hatching eggs are free of diseases is required. In addition, APHIS requires owners and exporters of poultry and hatching eggs to provide health"},{"title":"Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension of a Previously Approved Collection; Title-Request by Organization for Accreditation or Renewal of Accreditation of Non-Attorney Representative (Form EOIR-31A)","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Department of Justice (DOJ), 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.","document_number":"2025-13519","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/18/2025-13519/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-ecollection-ecomments-requested-extension-of-a","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-18/pdf/2025-13519.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-13519.pdf?1752756316","publication_date":"2025-07-18","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"}],"excerpts":"representative's eligibility for accreditation; however, failure to provide the requested information may preclude consideration of an accreditation request.\n \n \n 6. \n Total Estimated Number of Respondents: \n It is estimated that 747 respondents will complete the form annually for initial accreditation and 314 respondents will complete the form annually for renewal of accreditation.\n \n \n 7. \n Estimated Time per Respondent: \n It is estimated that it will take an average of 3 hours per response for initial accreditation and an average of 7 hours per"},{"title":"Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records","type":"Notice","abstract":"Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-108, notice is hereby given that the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), a component within the United States Department of Justice (DOJ or Department), proposes to modify a system of records notice titled Roster of Organizations and their Accredited Representatives Recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals, JUSTICE/BIA-002. In 2016, EOIR issued a final rule amending the regulations governing the requirements and procedures for the recognition of organizations and the accreditation of those organizations' representatives to represent persons in proceedings before EOIR and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Those regulatory amendments transferred the administration of the Recognition and Accreditation (R&A) Program within EOIR from the Board of Immigration Appeals (Board) to the Office of Legal Access Programs (OLAP). In 2019, the R&A Program was transferred by regulation to the Office of Policy (OP), the part of EOIR that oversees OLAP. EOIR proposes to modify JUSTICE/BIA-002 and to change the system number to JUSTICE/EOIR-004 to reflect the transfer of the R&A Program to OP. The last publication of the complete system of records notice was in 1980, prior to the issuance of OMB A-108. As such, EOIR is re-publishing the System of Records Notice for this system, in full. Additionally, the agency's Access EOIR initiative gave rise to the modernization of the Recognition and Accreditation Program application process through the development of the Recognition and Accreditation Access (RAA) system allowing prospective applicants to apply online for recognition or accreditation and online account management of an approved organization. Modified JUSTICE/EOIR-004 captures this modernization effort.","document_number":"2025-05846","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/17/2025-05846/privacy-act-of-1974-systems-of-records","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-04-17/pdf/2025-05846.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-05846.pdf?1744810150","publication_date":"2025-04-17","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"}],"excerpts":"organizations and accrediting their non-attorney representatives. The R&A Program recognizes eligible organizations to provide representation through non-attorney Accredited Representatives who appear on behalf of clients before the Immigration Courts, the Board, and DHS, or DHS alone. 8 CFR 1292.11. Each organization must designate an Authorized Officer to act on behalf of the organization in recognition and accreditation matters. \n Id. \n Pursuant to 8 CFR 1292.11-.13, OP is presently responsible for recognizing organizations and accrediting their representatives"},{"title":"Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the HH Value-Based Purchasing Expanded Model; Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program Updates; DMEPOS Accreditation Requirements; Provider Enrollment; and Other Medicare and Medicaid Policies","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule sets forth routine updates to the Medicare home health payment rates in accordance with existing statutory and regulatory requirements. In addition, this final rule finalizes permanent and temporary behavior adjustments and recalibrates the case- mix weights and update the functional impairment levels; comorbidity subgroups; and low-utilization payment adjustment (LUPA) thresholds for CY 2026. This final rule also finalizes changes to the face-to-face encounter policy and changes to the Home Health Quality Reporting Program (HH QRP) and the expanded Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model requirements. In addition, it updates the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program (CBP). Lastly it finalizes: a technical change to the HH conditions of participation; updates to DMEPOS supplier conditions of payment; updates to provider and supplier enrollment requirements; and changes to DMEPOS accreditation requirements.","document_number":"2025-21767","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/02/2025-21767/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-calendar-year-2026-home-health-prospective-payment-system-hh-pps-rate","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-02/pdf/2025-21767.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-21767.pdf?1764364516","publication_date":"2025-12-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"},{"raw_name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","id":45,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/45","parent_id":221,"slug":"centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services"}],"excerpts":"fide and legitimate. \n (3) Accreditation \n Consistent with section 1834(a)(20)(F)(i) of the Act (and with certain exceptions), DMEPOS suppliers must be accredited by a CMS-approved accrediting organization (AO) to enroll in and bill Medicare. The main purpose of accreditation is to confirm that the supplier meets the DMEPOS quality standards. The accreditation process has been in effect since 2006. \n Section 424.57(c)(24) states that all DMEPOS supplier locations (owned or subcontracted) must be separately accredited in order to enroll in and bill"},{"title":"Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Swine Health Protection","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request a revision to and extension of approval of an information collection associated with the swine health protection program.","document_number":"2026-10014","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/19/2026-10014/notice-of-request-for-revision-to-and-extension-of-approval-of-an-information-collection-swine","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-19/pdf/2026-10014.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10014.pdf?1779108315","publication_date":"2026-05-19","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE","name":"Agriculture Department","id":12,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/agriculture-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/12","parent_id":null,"slug":"agriculture-department"},{"raw_name":"Animal and"}],"excerpts":"Control Number: \n 0579-0065.\n \n \n Type of Request: \n Revision to and extension of approval of an information collection.\n \n \n Abstract: \n Under the Animal Health Protection Act (AHPA) of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8301 \n et seq. \n ), the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is authorized, among other things, to prohibit or restrict the interstate movement of animals and animal products to prevent the dissemination within the United States of animal diseases and pests of livestock and to conduct programs to detect"},{"title":"Centers of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education Notice of Opportunity To Apply for Designation","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Maritime Administrator, after consultation with the United States Coast Guard, may designate a domestic maritime training or education entity as a Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE). MARAD's CoE Program focuses on entities other than Federal and State maritime academies that support the needs of the domestic maritime community. CoEs are key to building the maritime workforce and providing the necessary infrastructure for the United States to mobilize the required workforce in times of national need. Designations recognize the critical role these entities play in recruiting and training our Nation's maritime workforce and restoring America's maritime dominance. A CoE designation is valid for a period of five years. This notice solicits applications from eligible entities for the 2026 cycle of CoE designation. The notice also updates CoE Program policy to align with Executive Order (E.O.) 14151, Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing, and announces that MARAD has terminated action on the 2024 application cycle, which was no longer in compliance with current Administration policy.","document_number":"2026-02784","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/12/2026-02784/centers-of-excellence-for-domestic-maritime-workforce-training-and-education-notice-of-opportunity","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-12/pdf/2026-02784.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-02784.pdf?1770817507","publication_date":"2026-02-12","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":"Maritime Administration","name":"Maritime Administration","id":282,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/maritime-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/282","parent_id":492,"slug":"maritime-administration"}],"excerpts":"authorization validation documents, if applicable. \n D. Public or non-profit status certification, if applicable. \n E. Accreditation approval letter(s) from an accrediting agency(ies). \n F. Approval letter from a State Apprenticeship Agency in accordance with 29 CFR part 29, if applicable. \n G. Approval letter from the State's Department of Education or equivalent State agency, if applicable. \n H. Approval letter from the United States Coast Guard, if applicable. \n I. ISO 9001 or other quality management certification, if applicable. \n \n J. Data and"},{"title":"Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Animal Disease Traceability","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request a revision to and extension of approval of an information collection associated with animal disease traceability.","document_number":"2026-00097","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/07/2026-00097/notice-of-request-for-revision-to-and-extension-of-approval-of-an-information-collection-animal","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-07/pdf/2026-00097.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-00097.pdf?1767707113","publication_date":"2026-01-07","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE","name":"Agriculture Department","id":12,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/agriculture-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/12","parent_id":null,"slug":"agriculture-department"},{"raw_name":"Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service","name":"Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service","id":22,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/animal-and-plant-health-inspection-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/22","parent_id":12,"slug":"animal-and-plant-health-inspection-service"}],"excerpts":"Department of Agriculture is authorized, among other things, to prevent the introduction into and the dissemination within the United States of any pest or disease of livestock or poultry.\n \n Within APHIS, Veterinary Services (VS) safeguards U.S. animal health through a variety of activities, including disease control. One important part of disease control is animal disease traceability. Animal disease traceability provides the ability to document the movement history of an animal throughout its life. Knowing where diseased and at-risk animals have"},{"title":"Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Homeporting United States Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutters at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island","type":"Notice","abstract":"NMFS has received a request from the United States Coast Guard (USCG), on behalf of the United States Navy (Navy), for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to construction activities associated with the project Homeporting USCG Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPCs) at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Newport, Rhode Island (RI). Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue two consecutive 1-year incidental harassment authorizations (IHAs) to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities. NMFS is also requesting comments on possible one- time, 1-year renewals for each IHA that could be issued under certain circumstances and if all requirements are met, as described in the Request for Public Comments section at the end of this notice. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested MMPA authorizations and agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.","document_number":"2026-03475","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/23/2026-03475/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-23/pdf/2026-03475.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-03475.pdf?1771595113","publication_date":"2026-02-23","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":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":"ACTION: \n Notice; proposed incidental harassment authorizations; request for comments on proposed authorizations and possible renewals. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n NMFS has received a request from the United States Coast Guard (USCG), on behalf of the United States Navy (Navy), for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to construction activities associated with the project Homeporting USCG Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPCs) at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Newport, Rhode Island (RI). Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments"},{"title":"Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the HH Value-Based Purchasing Expanded Model; Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program Updates; DMEPOS Accreditation Requirements; Provider Enrollment; and Other Medicare and Medicaid Policies","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This proposed rule would set forth routine updates to the Medicare home health payment rates in accordance with existing statutory and regulatory requirements. In addition, this proposed rule proposes permanent and temporary behavior adjustments and proposes to recalibrate the case-mix weights and update the functional impairment levels; comorbidity subgroups; and low-utilization payment adjustment (LUPA) thresholds for CY 2026. Lastly, this proposed rule proposes policy changes to the face-to-face encounter policy. It also proposes changes to the Home Health Quality Reporting Program (HH QRP) and the expanded Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model requirements. In addition, it would update the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program (CBP). Lastly it proposes: a technical change to the HH conditions of participation; updates to DMEPOS supplier conditions of payment; updates to provider and supplier enrollment requirements; and changes to DMEPOS accreditation requirements.","document_number":"2025-12347","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/02/2025-12347/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-calendar-year-2026-home-health-prospective-payment-system-hh-pps-rate","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-02/pdf/2025-12347.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-12347.pdf?1751314517","publication_date":"2025-07-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"},{"raw_name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","id":45,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/45","parent_id":221,"slug":"centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services"}],"excerpts":"in and bill Medicare. \n (3) Accreditation \n Consistent with section 1834(a)(20)(F)(i) of the Act (and with certain exceptions), DMEPOS suppliers must be accredited by a CMS-approved accrediting organization (AO) to enroll in and bill Medicare. The main purpose of accreditation is to confirm that the supplier meets the DMEPOS quality standards. The accreditation process has been in effect since 2006. \n Although § 424.57(c)(24) states that all DMEPOS supplier locations (owned or subcontracted) must be separately accredited, section 1834(a)(20)(F) of"},{"title":"Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Control of Chronic Wasting Disease","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request a revision to and extension of approval of an information collection associated with the regulations for the control of chronic wasting disease in farmed and captive cervid herds.","document_number":"2026-01240","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/23/2026-01240/revision-to-and-extension-of-approval-of-an-information-collection-control-of-chronic-wasting","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-23/pdf/2026-01240.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-01240.pdf?1769089514","publication_date":"2026-01-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE","name":"Agriculture Department","id":12,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/agriculture-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/12","parent_id":null,"slug":"agriculture-department"},{"raw_name":"Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service","name":"Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service","id":22,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/animal-and-plant-health-inspection-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/22","parent_id":12,"slug":"animal-and-plant-health-inspection-service"}],"excerpts":"Request: \n Revision to and extension of approval of an information collection.\n \n \n Abstract: \n Under the Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8301 \n et seq. \n ), the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is authorized, among other things, to protect the health of the United States' livestock and poultry populations by preventing the introduction and interstate spread of serious diseases and pests of livestock and for eradicating such diseases from the United States when feasible.\n \n Chronic wasting"},{"title":"Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Specimen Submission","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request a revision to and extension of approval of an information collection associated with livestock disease surveillance programs.","document_number":"2026-00240","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/09/2026-00240/notice-of-request-for-revision-to-and-extension-of-approval-of-an-information-collection-specimen","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-09/pdf/2026-00240.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-00240.pdf?1767879911","publication_date":"2026-01-09","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE","name":"Agriculture Department","id":12,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/agriculture-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/12","parent_id":null,"slug":"agriculture-department"},{"raw_name":"Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service","name":"Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service","id":22,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/animal-and-plant-health-inspection-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/22","parent_id":12,"slug":"animal-and-plant-health-inspection-service"}],"excerpts":"extension of approval of an information collection.\n \n \n Abstract: \n The Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8301 \n et seq. \n ) provides the Secretary of Agriculture broad authority to prohibit or restrict, through orders and regulations, the importation or entry and interstate movement of any animal, article, or means of conveyance if the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) determines that the prohibition or restriction is necessary to prevent the introduction or spread of any pest or disease of livestock within the United States.\n \n Disease"}]}