{"description":"Documents matching 'allowed certain deficiencies corrected surety'","count":551,"total_pages":28,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=allowed+certain+deficiencies+corrected+surety&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Electronic Bond Transmission","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) collects bonds from parties engaging in transactions or activities with CBP to adequately protect the revenue of the United States and ensure compliance with U.S. statutes and regulations. This document proposes to amend the CBP regulations to require that most bonds be transmitted to CBP electronically via a specialized system by the surety securing the bond, or by the principal on a bond secured by cash in lieu of surety. The changes proposed in this document further centralize and streamline CBP's bond program.","document_number":"2026-02961","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/13/2026-02961/electronic-bond-transmission","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-13/pdf/2026-02961.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-02961.pdf?1770903923","publication_date":"2026-02-13","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":"U.S. Customs and Border Protection","name":"U.S. Customs and Border Protection","id":501,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/u-s-customs-and-border-protection","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/501","parent_id":227,"slug":"u-s-customs-and-border-protection"}],"excerpts":"activities with cash in lieu of <span class=\"match\">surety</span>, pursuant to § 113.40. \n \n CBP proposes to rename § 113.37 from “Corporate <span class=\"match\">sureties</span>” to “<span class=\"match\">Surety</span> requirements,” because the elimination of individual <span class=\"match\">sureties</span> means that all <span class=\"match\">sureties</span> are corporate <span class=\"match\">sureties</span>. In § 113.37(a), CBP proposes to make minor edits in keeping with the change from “corporate <span class=\"match\">sureties</span>” to “<span class=\"match\">surety</span> requirements,” such as replacing references to “corporation” with “<span class=\"match\">surety</span>,” where appropriate. CBP proposes to replace the paper-based requirements for providing a <span class=\"match\">surety's</span> name on the bond in § 113"},{"title":"Supplemental Disaster Assistance Programs, Marketing Assistance Loans, and Sugar Provisions","type":"Rule","abstract":"This rule revises the regulations of the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP), the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP), the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP), the Tree Assistance Program (TAP), the Marketing Assistance Loan (MAL) and Loan Deficiency Payments (LDP) Programs, and the Sugar Program to conform with provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Changes to the supplemental disaster assistance programs include ELAP assistance for losses due to bird depredation and a change to honeybee colony loss normal mortality; a lower drought threshold for LFP eligibility; LIP assistance for unborn death losses and changes to compensation for predation losses and the market values used in the LIP payment calculations; and changes to the TAP eligibility threshold and reimbursement percentage for certain costs. This rule increases the MAL and LDP loan rates for all eligible commodities for the 2026 through 2031 crop years as specified by OBBBA. Additional MAL and LDP changes for upland and extra-long staple (ELS) cotton required by OBBBA include revised formulas to calculate the prevailing world market price for upland cotton, the introduction of a prevailing world market price and adjusted world price for ELS cotton, and changes to the payment of cotton storage costs by area. Additionally, FSA is amending regulations to add provisions for a 30- day post-repayment loan review in which a refund for upland cotton repayment or an additional LDP disbursement could occur. Sugar Program changes are related to effective loan rates, storage rates, and sugar marketing allocation provisions. This rule also makes minor administrative changes to the Sugar Program regulations. Technical amendments are included for grains and similarly handled commodities, and honey. This rule also makes additional changes to the regulations for those programs to update eligibility and payment provisions, clarify program requirements, and improve program integrity. This rule also updates the Feedstock Flexibility Program (FFP) provisions to indicate that 2026 is the final crop year covered by the program, and makes corrections to the regulations for the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) Programs and Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program.","document_number":"2026-13878","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/09/2026-13878/supplemental-disaster-assistance-programs-marketing-assistance-loans-and-sugar-provisions","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-09/pdf/2026-13878.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13878.pdf?1783514715","publication_date":"2026-07-09","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":"Commodity Credit Corporation","name":"Commodity Credit Corporation","id":76,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commodity-credit-corporation","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/76","parent_id":12,"slug":"commodity-credit-corporation"}],"excerpts":"for most livestock species. \n OBBBA includes provisions that <span class=\"match\">allow</span> producers to document regional price premiums that exceed the national average market price established by CCC. Beginning with the 2026 program year, CCC will enhance the process for establishing LIP payment rates to better reflect accurate market values for eligible livestock categories. CCC will continue to set national payment rates using national average market data, but will also provide additional options to <span class=\"match\">allow</span> compensation to be based on the highest of the following: \n •"},{"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":"AO will impose a CAP instead of performing a follow-up survey for a supplier <span class=\"match\">deficiency</span>. \n (14) Describing and Defining DMEPOS Supplier <span class=\"match\">Deficiencies</span> (New § 424.58(c)(1)(xxi)) \n We proposed in new § 424.58(c)(1)(xxi) that the AO would be required to explain— \n • What it considers to be a supplier <span class=\"match\">deficiency</span> and how it defines the term “<span class=\"match\">deficiency</span>”; and \n • Whether the AO has different levels of DMEPOS supplier <span class=\"match\">deficiencies</span>. \n We are concerned that the meaning of “<span class=\"match\">deficiency</span>” and any AO-identified levels thereof may differ among AOs, resulting in inconsistent"},{"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":"which the AO will impose a CAP instead of performing a follow-up survey for a supplier <span class=\"match\">deficiency</span>.\n \n \n (14) Describing and Defining DMEPOS Supplier <span class=\"match\">Deficiencies</span> (New § 424.58(c)(1)(xxi)) \n We propose in new § 424.58(c)(1)(xxi) that the AO must explain— \n • What it considers to be a supplier <span class=\"match\">deficiency</span> and how it defines the term “<span class=\"match\">deficiency</span>”; and \n • Whether the AO has different levels of DMEPOS supplier <span class=\"match\">deficiencies</span>. \n We are concerned that the meaning of “<span class=\"match\">deficiency</span>” and any AO-identified levels thereof may differ among AOs, resulting in inconsistent"},{"title":"Signatures on Immigration Benefit Requests","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is amending its regulations governing the submission of benefit requests to provide that if U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) accepts a benefit request and determines later that it lacks a valid signature, USCIS may, in its discretion, reject or deny the request. This interim final rule (IFR or rule) will clarify USCIS procedures relating to the rejection or denial of benefit requests that do not meet regulatory requirements to ensure better enforcement of signature requirements.","document_number":"2026-09289","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/11/2026-09289/signatures-on-immigration-benefit-requests","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-11/pdf/2026-09289.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-09289.pdf?1778244318","publication_date":"2026-05-11","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"}],"excerpts":"granted access to a cap-subject benefit.\n 31 \n \n As stated previously, USCIS rejecting a request <span class=\"match\">allows</span> for refiling of the benefit request when the error can be <span class=\"match\">corrected</span>. However, where the operative priority date no longer exists or has retrogressed and visa numbers are no longer available, the requestor who used a copied or otherwise invalid signature may cause a properly filed and signed request to be excluded. Individuals who were not <span class=\"match\">allowed</span> to take advantage of an earlier filing or priority date or missed out on a cap subject benefit suffer"},{"title":"Space Modernization for the 21st Century","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or we) proposes to overhaul and modernize the Commission's space and earth station licensing process to help \"ensure that new space-based industries, space exploration capabilities, and cutting-edge defense systems are pioneered in America rather than by our adversaries.\" In particular, the NPRM proposes to develop a \"licensing assembly line\" designed so applications can be routed along different paths and segmented for review based on specific aspects of a request. This new process would set the stage for ongoing efficiency gains and would provide greater predictability and flexibility for applicants. In this way, we expect--like actual assembly lines--that the space review processes can be dramatically accelerated while improving the quality of the Commission's space licensing work.","document_number":"2025-22019","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/05/2025-22019/space-modernization-for-the-21st-century","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-05/pdf/2025-22019.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-22019.pdf?1764855918","publication_date":"2025-12-05","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":" Fifth, we propose to <span class=\"match\">allow</span> applicants that are not automatically subject to processing rounds to opt-in to a new processing round approach for <span class=\"match\">certain</span> bands to receive priority if needed. In exchange, the applicant would be required to maintain a <span class=\"match\">surety</span> bond on file with the Commission. This <span class=\"match\">allows</span> entities to decide whether to take on a bond in exchange for priority or whether to operate without priority and not have a bonding requirement. Lastly, for licensees with a bonding requirement, we propose a deescalating <span class=\"match\">surety</span> bond formula that declines"},{"title":"Implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act for the Issuance of Stablecoins by Entities Subject to the Jurisdiction of the National Credit Union Administration","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The NCUA Board (Board) is seeking comment on proposed regulations to implement portions of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act). The GENIUS Act charges the NCUA with licensing, regulating, and supervising Payment Stablecoin issuers that are subsidiaries of federally insured credit unions (FICU subsidiaries). In February 2026, the NCUA issued proposed regulations to govern investments in and licensing of permitted payment stablecoin issuers subject to the NCUA's jurisdiction. This current proposal supplements the previous proposal and would govern the issuance of Payment Stablecoins and certain related activities by entities subject to the NCUA's jurisdiction. This proposal would also make amendments to address share insurance coverage, tokenized shares, and other conforming and clarifying amendments.","document_number":"2026-09915","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/18/2026-09915/implementing-the-guiding-and-establishing-national-innovation-for-us-stablecoins-act-for-the","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-18/pdf/2026-09915.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-09915.pdf?1778849126","publication_date":"2026-05-18","agencies":[{"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"}],"excerpts":"PPSI to provide a confidential set of data on a weekly basis for each Payment Stablecoin it issues will <span class=\"match\">allow</span> the NCUA to understand the PPSI's operations and the risks unique to its business model. This regular data reporting will <span class=\"match\">allow</span> the NCUA to tailor its examinations to be risk-based, which will reduce the burden of examinations by focusing the scope of examinations. Further, the NCUA believes that this regular reporting framework will <span class=\"match\">allow</span> the NCUA to identify and respond more quickly to emerging novel and financial stability risks. The NCUA"},{"title":"Oil and Gas Leasing","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing to revise its oil and gas leasing regulations to reflect new requirements in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB); policy direction in Executive Orders (E.O.) entitled Unleashing American Energy and Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President's \"Department of Government Efficiency\" Deregulatory Initiative and Modernizing Payments To and From America's Bank Account; and policy guidance in Secretary's Order entitled Unleashing American Energy. In addition, the proposed rule would reflect provisions of the Royalty Resiliency Act, which pertains to applications for oil and gas agreements for allocation schedules that outline how royalties would be distributed across different leases within the agreement. The BLM proposes to return the minimum bond amounts to those prior to the finalization of the 2024 rule. Finally, the proposed rule would improve the BLM's leasing process to ensure stewardship of public lands as required by the Mineral Leasing Act (MLA) and as directed by the OBBB and the above Executive orders.","document_number":"2026-12734","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/24/2026-12734/oil-and-gas-leasing","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-24/pdf/2026-12734.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12734.pdf?1782218722","publication_date":"2026-06-24","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":"Bureau of Land Management","name":"Land Management Bureau","id":275,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/land-management-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/275","parent_id":253,"slug":"land-management-bureau"}],"excerpts":"options: (1) <span class=\"match\">Allow</span> for nationwide bonds; (2) <span class=\"match\">Allow</span> for nationwide and unit operator bonds; or (3) Continue the 2024 Leasing Rule's elimination of both nationwide and unit operator bonds from the BLM's lease bonding program for the reasons set out in the proposed and final 2024 Leasing Rule. If the BLM chooses to include either nationwide or unit operator bonds in the final rule, it would also include minimum bond amounts consistent with the amounts set for individual lease and statewide bonds. \n \n The BLM is requesting comments on <span class=\"match\">allowing</span> nationwide"},{"title":"HOME Investment Partnerships Program: Program Updates and Streamlining","type":"Rule","abstract":"HUD's HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME program or HOME) provides formula grants to States and units of general local government to fund a wide range of activities to produce and maintain affordable rental and homeownership housing and provides tenant-based rental assistance for low-income and very low-income households. This final rule revises the current HOME regulations to update, simplify, or streamline requirements, better align the program with other Federal housing programs, and implement recent amendments to the HOME statute. This final rule also includes minor revisions to the regulations for the Community Development Block Grant and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Programs consistent with the implementation of the changes to the HOME program. This final rule follows the publication of a proposed rule on May 29, 2024, and takes into consideration the comments received in response to that proposed rule.","document_number":"2024-29824","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/06/2024-29824/home-investment-partnerships-program-program-updates-and-streamlining","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-06/pdf/2024-29824.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-29824.pdf?1735911914","publication_date":"2025-01-06","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":"who will work directly on the HOME-assisted project. HUD is making this revision in response to public comments that <span class=\"match\">correctly</span> noted that the way the proposed rule phrased this portion of paragraph (9)(i) of the CHDO definition <span class=\"match\">allowed</span> a CHDO to have no paid employees at all and still meet the capacity requirement. HUD's intent with the proposed rule was to <span class=\"match\">allow</span> volunteers to supplement the capacity of paid employees, not to <span class=\"match\">allow</span> a CHDO to meet the capacity requirements while having no paid employees. HUD is making a similar revision in the last"},{"title":"HOME Investment Partnerships Program: Program Updates and Streamlining","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"HUD's HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME program or HOME) provides formula grants to States and units of general local government to fund a wide range of activities to produce and maintain affordable rental and homeownership housing and provides tenant-based rental assistance for low-income and very low-income households. This proposed rule would revise the current HOME regulations to update, simplify, or streamline requirements, better align the program with other Federal housing programs, and implement recent amendments to the HOME statute. This rule also includes minor revisions to the regulations for the Community Development Block Grant and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Programs consistent with the implementation of proposed changes to the HOME program.","document_number":"2024-10975","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/29/2024-10975/home-investment-partnerships-program-program-updates-and-streamlining","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-29/pdf/2024-10975.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-10975.pdf?1716900313","publication_date":"2024-05-29","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":"by the owner to address identified <span class=\"match\">deficiencies</span>.\n \n \n (i) \n Health and safety <span class=\"match\">deficiencies</span>. \n Health and safety <span class=\"match\">deficiencies</span> must be <span class=\"match\">corrected</span> immediately. Except for small-scale housing, the participating jurisdiction must adopt a more frequent inspection schedule for properties that have been found to have health and safety <span class=\"match\">deficiencies</span>. For small-scale housing, the participating jurisdiction may adopt a more frequent inspection schedule if the small-scale housing is found to have health and safety <span class=\"match\">deficiencies</span>, as described in its inspection procedures"},{"title":"U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request Requirements","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule adjusts certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees charged by USCIS. This rule also provides additional fee exemptions for certain humanitarian categories and makes changes to certain other immigration benefit request requirements. USCIS conducted a comprehensive biennial fee review and determined that current fees do not recover the full cost of providing adjudication and naturalization services. DHS is adjusting the fee schedule to fully recover costs and maintain adequate service. This final rule also responds to public comments received on the USCIS proposed fee schedule published on January 4, 2023.","document_number":"2024-01427","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/01/31/2024-01427/us-citizenship-and-immigration-services-fee-schedule-and-changes-to-certain-other-immigration","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-01-31/pdf/2024-01427.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-01427.pdf?1706649317","publication_date":"2024-01-31","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":"that the request was not accompanied with the <span class=\"match\">correct</span> fee, USCIS may deny the request. 8 CFR 103.2(a)(7)(ii)(D)(1); \n see also \n 88 FR 402, 481-482. Further, because USCIS may adjudicate <span class=\"match\">certain</span> requests in a few days, if the benefit request was approved before USCIS determines the <span class=\"match\">correct</span> fee was not paid, the approval may be revoked upon notice. \n Id. \n \n \n Comment: \n Commenters opposed the proposal to <span class=\"match\">allow</span> USCIS to require that \n \n <span class=\"match\">certain</span> fees be paid using a <span class=\"match\">certain</span> payment method or that <span class=\"match\">certain</span> fees cannot be paid using a particular method"},{"title":"Promoting Fair and Open Competitive Bidding in the E-Rate Program; Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) takes action to reinforce the success and integrity of the E-Rate program by establishing a competitive bidding portal and document repository to strengthen the E-Rate program's competitive bidding rules as well as other actions to simplify and streamline program processes and procedures for E-Rate participants. In addition, the Commission adopts changes to streamline and simplify the E-Rate program while maintaining the integrity of the program and grant an Order on Reconsideration. These actions will provide greater transparency into the applicants' competitive bidding and bid evaluation and selection processes, and protect the program against waste, fraud, and abuse.","document_number":"2026-10011","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/19/2026-10011/promoting-fair-and-open-competitive-bidding-in-the-e-rate-program-schools-and-libraries-universal","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-19/pdf/2026-10011.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10011.pdf?1779108315","publication_date":"2026-05-19","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":"would not need to rebid the service.\n \n \n By providing this limited exception, we <span class=\"match\">allow</span> applicants flexibility to work with their service providers to obtain the services they need without risking unexpected changes in program demand or program abuse. We disagree with <span class=\"match\">certain</span> alternate proposals in the comments to the \n 2023 FNPRM. \n For example, commenters suggest <span class=\"match\">allowing</span> for a commitment increase using pricing adjusted from the original bid or contract or <span class=\"match\">allowing</span> applicants to seek new bids mid-funding year. The E-Rate program relies on fair and"},{"title":"Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization; Bridging the Digital Divide for Low-Income Consumers; Telecommunications Carriers Eligible for Universal Service Support; Affordable Connectivity Program; Emergency Broadband Benefit Program","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) seeks to ensure that Lifeline services are used to benefit and support eligible low-income Americans, that the program's funding is protected from waste, fraud, and abuse, and that service providers are in compliance with Commission rules. The Commission also seeks to update and streamline Lifeline and related rules.","document_number":"2026-06531","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/03/2026-06531/lifeline-and-link-up-reform-and-modernization-bridging-the-digital-divide-for-low-income-consumers","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-03/pdf/2026-06531.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06531.pdf?1775133915","publication_date":"2026-04-03","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":"own facilities requirement subject to <span class=\"match\">certain</span> conditions, finding that the use of the ETC's own facilities in providing Lifeline-supported service was not necessary to ensure just and reasonable rates or to protect the public interest, and that forbearance was in the public interest as long as <span class=\"match\">certain</span> conditions were met. Carriers were required to comply with all 911 and enhanced 911 service obligations. They also were required to submit and receive approval from WCB for a compliance plan including <span class=\"match\">certain</span> required information concerning how the"},{"title":"Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 1, 2, 4, 33, 39, 40, and 53","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council or FAR Council) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement. The E.O. directs the elimination of excessive acquisition regulations to stop the inefficient use of American taxpayer dollars. The FAR Council is issuing twelve proposed rules that collectively will streamline the FAR in its entirety. This rule proposes revisions to FAR parts 1, 2, 4, 33, 39, 40, 52, and 53.","document_number":"2026-12559","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/23/2026-12559/federal-acquisition-regulation-revolutionary-federal-acquisition-regulation-overhaul-parts-1-2-4-33","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-23/pdf/2026-12559.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12559.pdf?1782132314","publication_date":"2026-06-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET","name":"Management and Budget Office","id":280,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/management-and-budget-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/280","parent_id":null,"slug":"management-and-budget-office"},{"raw_name":"Office of Federal Procurement Policy","name":"Federal Procurement Policy Office","id":184,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-procurement-policy-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/184","parent_id":280,"slug":"federal-procurement-policy-office"},{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE","name":"Defense Department","id":103,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/defense-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/103","parent_id":null,"slug":"defense-department"},{"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"},{"raw_name":"NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION","name":"National Aeronautics and Space Administration","id":301,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-aeronautics-and-space-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/301","parent_id":null,"slug":"national-aeronautics-and-space-administration"}],"excerpts":"the foregoing.\n \n \n <span class=\"match\">Surety</span> \n means an individual or corporation legally liable for the debt, default, or failure of a principal to satisfy a contractual obligation. The types of <span class=\"match\">sureties</span> referred to are as follows:\n \n (1) An individual <span class=\"match\">surety</span> is one person, as distinguished from a business entity, who is liable for the entire penal amount of the bond. \n (2) A corporate <span class=\"match\">surety</span> is licensed under various insurance laws and, under its charter, has legal power to act as <span class=\"match\">surety</span> for others. \n (3) A cosurety is one of two or more <span class=\"match\">sureties</span> that are jointly"},{"title":"Montana Regulatory Program","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) approves an amendment to the Montana regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Montana proposed an addition to the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), which would revise and add regulations in the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) pertaining to ownership and control. These changes were required by an October 2, 2009, letter from OSM to Montana and in response, Senate bill 92, was approved by the 2013 Montana Legislature. Montana also proposed other ARM revisions unrelated to ownership and control.","document_number":"2026-02981","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/13/2026-02981/montana-regulatory-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-13/pdf/2026-02981.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-02981.pdf?1770903925","publication_date":"2026-02-13","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":"Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement","name":"Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office","id":480,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/surface-mining-reclamation-and-enforcement-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/480","parent_id":253,"slug":"surface-mining-reclamation-and-enforcement-office"}],"excerpts":"Application and Notice), 17.24.403 (Informal Conference), 17.24.425 (Administrative Review), and 17.24.1201 (Frequency and Methods of Inspections) that are unrelated to ownership and control.\n \n \n Montana's submission of Senate bill 92 and proposed changes to the ARM will <span class=\"match\">allow</span> Montana to fulfill the requirements of a letter OSM sent to Montana on October 2, 2009 (hereinafter 732 letter) under the authority of 30 CFR 732.17(d), by promulgating counterpart rules that are no less effective than Federal counterpart regulations. The 732 letter required"},{"title":"Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule by the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA or the Department) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS or the Agency) amends the Agency's regulations under the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 (P&S Act or Act). The Act protects fair trade, financial integrity, and competitive markets for poultry. The final rule prohibits certain payment practices under poultry grower ranking systems (commonly known as tournaments) in contract poultry production for broiler chickens, requires live poultry dealers (LPDs) to adopt policies and procedures for operating a fair ranking system for broiler growers, and requires LPDs to provide certain information to broiler growers when the LPD requests or requires the grower to make additional capital investments. These regulations will increase transparency and address deception and unfairness in broiler grower payments, tournament operations, and capital improvement systems.","document_number":"2025-00508","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/16/2025-00508/poultry-grower-payment-systems-and-capital-improvement-systems","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-16/pdf/2025-00508.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-00508.pdf?1736948726","publication_date":"2025-01-16","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":"Agricultural Marketing Service","name":"Agricultural Marketing Service","id":9,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/agricultural-marketing-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/9","parent_id":12,"slug":"agricultural-marketing-service"}],"excerpts":"or Act). The Act protects fair trade, financial integrity, and competitive markets for poultry. The final rule prohibits <span class=\"match\">certain</span> payment practices under poultry grower ranking systems (commonly known as tournaments) in contract poultry production for broiler chickens, requires live poultry dealers (LPDs) to adopt policies and procedures for operating a fair ranking system for broiler growers, and requires LPDs to provide <span class=\"match\">certain</span> information to broiler growers when the LPD requests or requires the grower to make additional capital investments. These"},{"title":"Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors","type":"Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations by adding a risk-informed, performance-based, and technology-inclusive regulatory framework for commercial nuclear plants in response to the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA). The current application and licensing requirements were primarily developed to address license requests concerning light water- cooled reactors and operational requirements for those types of reactors. This final rule responds to NEIMA by creating an alternative, technology-inclusive regulatory framework to accommodate licensing of future commercial nuclear plants, including advanced reactor designs that may not employ light-water technology.","document_number":"2026-06048","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/30/2026-06048/risk-informed-technology-inclusive-regulatory-framework-for-advanced-reactors","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-30/pdf/2026-06048.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06048.pdf?1774615514","publication_date":"2026-03-30","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":"funds estimated to be needed for decommissioning pursuant to § 53.1020, § 53.1060, or § 53.1575. \n \n (c) \n A <span class=\"match\">surety</span> method, insurance, or other guarantee method. \n (1) These methods guarantee that decommissioning costs will be paid. A <span class=\"match\">surety</span> method may be in the form of a <span class=\"match\">surety</span> bond, or letter of credit. Any <span class=\"match\">surety</span> method or insurance used to provide financial assurance for decommissioning must contain the following conditions:\n \n (i) The <span class=\"match\">surety</span> method or insurance must be open-ended, or, if written for a specified term, such as 5 years, must be renewed"},{"title":"Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is revising its oil and gas leasing regulations. Among other changes, the final rule implements provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) pertaining to royalty rates, rentals, and minimum bids; updates the bonding requirements for leasing, development, and production; and revises some operating requirements. The final rule will improve the BLM's leasing process by ensuring proper stewardship of public lands and resources.","document_number":"2024-08138","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/23/2024-08138/fluid-mineral-leases-and-leasing-process","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-04-23/pdf/2024-08138.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-08138.pdf?1713789913","publication_date":"2024-04-23","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":"Bureau of Land Management","name":"Land Management Bureau","id":275,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/land-management-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/275","parent_id":253,"slug":"land-management-bureau"}],"excerpts":"higher minimum bond amounts will be a significant financial burden on operators and small businesses, because <span class=\"match\">sureties</span> often require companies to post cash or security collateral. The BLM disagrees. The Small Business Administration (SBA) helps small businesses guarantee performance bonds issued by <span class=\"match\">certain</span> <span class=\"match\">surety</span> companies, which <span class=\"match\">allows</span> the companies to offer <span class=\"match\">surety</span> bonds to small businesses that might not meet the criteria for other <span class=\"match\">sureties</span>. The SBA's website states that all performance bond guarantees require small businesses to pay SBA a fee of"},{"title":"Alternate PCB Extraction Methods and Amendments to PCB Cleanup and Disposal Regulations","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is finalizing an expanded set of extraction and determinative methods that can be used to characterize and verify the cleanup of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) waste under implementing regulations for PCB-related authority in the Federal Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (also referred to as the PCB regulations). These changes are expected to greatly reduce the amount of solvent used in PCB extraction processes, thereby conserving resources and reducing waste. In addition, the changes are expected to result in quicker, more efficient, and less costly cleanups, due to greater flexibility in the cleanup and disposal of PCB waste, while still being equally protective of human health and the environment. EPA is also finalizing several other amendments to the PCB regulations, including the amendment of the performance-based disposal option for PCB remediation waste; the removal of the provision allowing PCB bulk product waste to be disposed of as roadbed material; the addition of more flexible provisions for cleanup and disposal of waste generated by spills that occur during emergency situations (e.g., hurricanes or floods); harmonization of the general disposal requirements for PCB remediation waste; and other amendments to improve the implementation of the regulations, clarify ambiguity, and correct technical errors.","document_number":"2023-17708","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/08/29/2023-17708/alternate-pcb-extraction-methods-and-amendments-to-pcb-cleanup-and-disposal-regulations","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-08-29/pdf/2023-17708.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-17708.pdf?1693226714","publication_date":"2023-08-29","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"also adding RCRA Subtitle C permitted landfills to the list of <span class=\"match\">allowed</span> performance-based disposal options for non-liquid PCB remediation waste. \n Remove Regulatory Provision <span class=\"match\">Allowing</span> Disposal of PCB Bulk Product Waste as Roadbed \n EPA is removing the option in § 761.62(d)(2) that <span class=\"match\">allows</span> for disposal of PCB bulk product waste under asphalt as part of a roadbed. \n Add Flexible Provisions for Emergency Situations \n EPA is adding new provisions for emergency situations under § 761.66 to <span class=\"match\">allow</span> individuals to request a waiver from specific requirements of"},{"title":"Renewable Energy Modernization Rule","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Department of the Interior (the Department or DOI), acting through the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) (\"the agencies\"), is finalizing regulatory amendments to its renewable energy regulations under the authority of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA). The notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for this final rule was published in the Federal Register on January 30, 2023. While the NPRM contemplated amendments only to the Department's existing renewable energy regulations that are administered by BOEM, this final rule also finalizes regulatory amendments previously proposed by BOEM that are now administered by BSEE and includes amendments to regulations resulting from the \"Reorganization of Title 30--Renewable Energy and Alternative Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf\" direct final rule, issued by the Department on January 31, 2023. This final rule eliminates unnecessary requirements for the deployment of meteorological (met) buoys; increases survey flexibility; improves the project design and installation verification process; establishes a public Renewable Energy Leasing Schedule; reforms BOEM's renewable energy auction regulations; tailors financial assurance requirements and instruments; clarifies safety management system regulations; revises other provisions; and makes technical corrections. This final rule advances the Department's energy policies in a safe and environmentally sound manner that will provide a fair return to the U.S. taxpayer.","document_number":"2024-08791","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/15/2024-08791/renewable-energy-modernization-rule","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-15/pdf/2024-08791.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-08791.pdf?1715690712","publication_date":"2024-05-15","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":"Bureau of Ocean Energy Management","name":"Ocean Energy Management Bureau","id":575,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/ocean-energy-management-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/575","parent_id":253,"slug":"ocean-energy-management-bureau"},{"raw_name":"Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement","name":"Safety and Environmental Enforcement Bureau","id":576,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/safety-and-environmental-enforcement-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/576","parent_id":253,"slug":"safety-and-environmental-enforcement-bureau"}],"excerpts":"Energy/Data-Gathering-Process.pdf \n .\n \n \n However, BOEM decided against <span class=\"match\">allowing</span> geophysical surveys to be deferred on a case-by-case basis. With this final rule, BOEM will not <span class=\"match\">allow</span> a lessee to submit the results of <span class=\"match\">certain</span> detailed subsea archaeological surveys with the FDR. BOEM reasoned that sufficient geophysical data is necessary to assess potential impacts from offshore wind activities on cultural resources and the introduction of a case-by-case deferral of <span class=\"match\">certain</span> marine archaeological surveys would create uncertainty for all parties participating"}]}