{"description":"Documents matching 'better promote objectives both proceedings'","count":7856,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=better+promote+objectives+both+proceedings&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Promoting Employee Accountability","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB or Board) are issuing proposed regulations governing performance-based reduction in grade and removal actions, non-disciplinary separations, and adverse actions, along with the MSPB's review of those actions, and proposing improved and additional training to supervisors. With this rule, OPM seeks to improve the accountability of employees for poor performance and misconduct by streamlining the administrative procedures used by agencies to take performance-based and adverse actions; and MSPB seeks to refocus its penalty review on a totality of the circumstances test rather than a rigid application of prescribed factors. The proposed rule also promotes transparency regarding employee poor performance and misconduct by restricting agencies' ability to engage in settlement agreements that remove official documentation of performance or conduct detrimental to the efficiency of the service.","document_number":"2026-13445","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/02/2026-13445/promoting-employee-accountability","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-02/pdf/2026-13445.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13445.pdf?1782909924","publication_date":"2026-07-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT","name":"Personnel Management Office","id":406,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/personnel-management-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/406","parent_id":null,"slug":"personnel-management-office"},{"raw_name":"MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD","name":"Merit Systems Protection Board","id":285,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/merit-systems-protection-board","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/285","parent_id":null,"slug":"merit-systems-protection-board"}],"excerpts":"including understanding the disciplinary options and procedures available to the supervisor, manager, or executive; \n (5) Develop and discuss relevant performance goals and objectives with the employee and ensure the performance goals and objectives align to the mission and priority goals of the agency; \n (6) Communicate and discuss progress relative to performance goals and objectives, and conduct performance appraisals; \n (7) Effectively use probationary and trial periods to examine whether an employee should continue past the probationary or trial"},{"title":"Procedures for Supervisory Designation Proceedings","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) is rescinding the amendments it adopted in April 2022, November 2022, and April 2024, to the Procedures for Supervisory Designation Proceedings, with the exception of some limited process adjustments.","document_number":"2025-18622","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/25/2025-18622/procedures-for-supervisory-designation-proceedings","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-25/pdf/2025-18622.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-18622.pdf?1758717921","publication_date":"2025-09-25","agencies":[{"raw_name":"Consumer Financial Protection Bureau","name":"Consumer Financial Protection Bureau","id":573,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/consumer-financial-protection-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/573","parent_id":null,"slug":"consumer-financial-protection-bureau"}],"excerpts":"2022 and November 2022 rules invoked the parties' ability to cite published decisions and orders from past proceedings as a benefit of public release, promoting consistency and predictability. However, the Bureau has concluded that a better means of ensuring consistency and predictability is a rulemaking in which all stakeholders can provide public comments, to better define the legal standard applicable to supervisory designation proceedings. The Bureau has separately published a notice of proposed rulemaking to consider such a rule.\n 11 \n \n \n \n"},{"title":"Delete, Delete, Delete","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) continues its efforts to modernize regulatory framework by rescinding facially obsolete provisions of its rules. The Commission has undertaken a sweeping review aimed at eliminating outdated rules, reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens, accelerating infrastructure deployment, promoting network modernization, and spurring innovation. The Commission's objective is to streamline, simplify, and smartly deregulate across multiple fronts simultaneously to better serve the public and support technological progress.","document_number":"2026-01442","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/26/2026-01442/delete-delete-delete","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-26/pdf/2026-01442.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-01442.pdf?1769175923","publication_date":"2026-01-26","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":"provisions of its rules. The Commission has undertaken a sweeping review aimed at eliminating outdated rules, reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens, accelerating infrastructure deployment, promoting network modernization, and spurring innovation. The Commission's objective is to streamline, simplify, and smartly deregulate across multiple fronts simultaneously to better serve the public and support technological progress. \n \n \n DATES: \n \n Effective March 27, 2026, unless significant adverse comments are received on or before February 17, 2026. In the"},{"title":"Rules of Practice for Adjudication Proceedings","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Rules of Practice for Adjudication Proceedings (Rules of Practice) govern adjudication proceedings conducted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB issued a proposal to rescind amendments it adopted to the Rules of Practice on February 22, 2022, and March 29, 2023 (2022 and 2023 amendments). The 2022 and 2023 amendments that the Bureau proposed to rescind included a new deposition process, amendments concerning timing and deadlines, bifurcation of proceedings, the process for deciding dispositive motions, and requirements for issue exhaustion, as well as other technical changes. After considering the comments on the proposal, the CFPB has decided to rescind the amendments as proposed, except as related to narrow clarificatory and procedural changes.","document_number":"2025-19687","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/29/2025-19687/rules-of-practice-for-adjudication-proceedings","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-10-29/pdf/2025-19687.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19687.pdf?1761655506","publication_date":"2025-10-29","agencies":[{"raw_name":"Consumer Financial Protection Bureau","name":"Consumer Financial Protection Bureau","id":573,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/consumer-financial-protection-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/573","parent_id":null,"slug":"consumer-financial-protection-bureau"}],"excerpts":"power to the Director in the adjudication proceeding, which may further undermine the fairness of the proceedings, particularly given that the Director will have an ultimate ability to later review the proceedings. As a result, this early intervention by the Director as to whether to bifurcate proceedings risks potential bias and inconsistency between different adjudication proceedings. Further, although the 2023 Rule on Adjudicatory Proceedings stated with little reasoning that providing another mechanism for the Director to exercise power by enabling"},{"title":"Streamlining Contested Adjudications in Licensing Proceedings","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, agency, or Commission) is proposing to revise the agency's rules of practice and procedure to streamline contested adjudications in NRC licensing proceedings in response to the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy Act of 2024 (ADVANCE Act) and Executive Order 14300, Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.","document_number":"2026-04187","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/03/2026-04187/streamlining-contested-adjudications-in-licensing-proceedings","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-03/pdf/2026-04187.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-04187.pdf?1772459115","publication_date":"2026-03-03","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":"new, materially different information in transfer proceedings and highly expedited proceedings because these proceedings are on a shorter timeline. Because challenges after the deadline should be narrowly focused on new, materially different information, less time would ordinarily be provided for answers to challenges after the deadline—20 days in most proceedings under the new proposed hearing format and enrichment proceedings, and 15 days in highly expedited proceedings and transfer proceedings. In addition, 7 days would be provided for replies"},{"title":"Regulation NMS: Minimum Pricing Increments, Access Fees, and Transparency of Better Priced Orders","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Securities and Exchange Commission (\"Commission\" or \"SEC\") is adopting amendments to certain rules of Regulation National Market System (\"Regulation NMS\") under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (\"Exchange Act\") to amend the minimum pricing increments for the quoting of certain NMS stocks, reduce the access fee caps, and enhance the transparency of better priced orders.","document_number":"2024-21867","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/08/2024-21867/regulation-nms-minimum-pricing-increments-access-fees-and-transparency-of-better-priced-orders","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-08/pdf/2024-21867.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-21867.pdf?1728305119","publication_date":"2024-10-08","agencies":[{"raw_name":"SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION","name":"Securities and Exchange Commission","id":466,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/securities-and-exchange-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/466","parent_id":null,"slug":"securities-and-exchange-commission"}],"excerpts":"Once these amendments are implemented, the NBBO will reflect better prices, both because of the smaller round lot size for some NMS stocks and new $0.005 increment for some other NMS stocks. As smaller sized orders in higher priced stocks are often priced better than orders that are currently in round lots, the smaller round lot sizes will allow potentially better priced orders to be the basis of the NBBO.\n 809 \n \n The new $0.005 increment will also result in the NBBO reflecting better prices because the smaller increment will allow orders to be"},{"title":"Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) issues a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to cease recognition of test labs, Testing Certification Bodies (TCBs), and laboratory accreditation bodies in non-MRA or trade agreement participants (i.e., non-Reciprocal Territories). The Commission also seeks comment on modernizing data analytics capabilities, and explores additional measures to protect intellectual property and national security.","document_number":"2026-09821","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/15/2026-09821/promoting-the-integrity-and-security-of-telecommunications-certification-bodies-measurement","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-15/pdf/2026-09821.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-09821.pdf?1778762727","publication_date":"2026-05-15","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"directly or indirectly owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a non-Reciprocal Economy? The FCC seeks comment on whether this would promote the trustworthiness and integrity of the FCC's equipment authorization process. Would such a policy play an important role in promoting national security, reciprocity in international commerce in RF devices, and/or promoting the American and Reciprocal Economy test lab, TCB, and laboratory accreditation body industry? \n \n Are there other reasons that the Commission should or should"},{"title":"Highway Safety Program Guidelines","type":"Notice","abstract":"This notice revises four of the existing highway safety uniform guidelines to better reflect NHTSA's commitment to promoting highway safety programs that are based on traffic safety data. The revisions will also align these guidelines with a recent Executive order. The guidelines are Guideline No. 7: Judicial and Court Services; Guideline No. 8: Impaired Driving; Guideline No. 12: Prosecutor Training; Guideline No. 20: Occupant Protection.","document_number":"2025-09990","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/03/2025-09990/highway-safety-program-guidelines","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-03/pdf/2025-09990.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-09990.pdf?1748868312","publication_date":"2025-06-03","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":"National Highway Traffic Safety Administration","name":"National Highway Traffic Safety Administration","id":345,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-highway-traffic-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/345","parent_id":492,"slug":"national-highway-traffic-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"populations at greatest risk. Programs and activities should be science-based and proven effective and include a communication component. Each State should: \n \n • \n Promote Responsible Alcohol Service: \n Promote policies and practices that prevent underage drinking by people under age 21 and over-service to people age 21 and older.\n \n \n • \n Promote Transportation Alternatives: \n Promote alternative transportation programs, such as designated driver and safe ride programs, especially during high-risk times, which enable drinkers age 21 and older to"},{"title":"Rules Governing Motion To Amend Practice and Procedures in Trial Proceedings Under the America Invents Act Before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board","type":"Rule","abstract":"The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office or USPTO) modifies its rules of practice governing amendment practice in trial proceedings under the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) to make permanent certain provisions of the Office's motion to amend pilot program (MTA pilot program) and to revise the rules that allocate burdens of persuasion in connection with motions to amend (MTAs). These rules provide a patent owner with the option of issuance of preliminary guidance in response to an MTA and the option of filing one additional revised MTA. Further, these rules clarify that a preponderance of evidence standard applies to any new ground of unpatentability raised by the Board, and that when exercising the discretion to grant or deny an MTA or to raise a new ground of unpatentability, the Board may consider all evidence of record in the proceeding. The rules further provide that the Board may consider information identified in response to a Board-initiated request for examination assistance, and that the results of that assistance will be added to the record. The rules better ensure the Office's role of issuing robust and reliable patents, and the predictability and certainty of post-grant trial proceedings before the Board. These rules relate to the Office trial practice for inter partes review (IPR), post-grant review (PGR), and derivation proceedings that implemented provisions of the AIA providing for trials before the Office.","document_number":"2024-21134","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/09/18/2024-21134/rules-governing-motion-to-amend-practice-and-procedures-in-trial-proceedings-under-the-america","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-09-18/pdf/2024-21134.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-21134.pdf?1726577117","publication_date":"2024-09-18","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"Patent and Trademark Office","name":"Patent and Trademark Office","id":402,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/patent-and-trademark-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/402","parent_id":54,"slug":"patent-and-trademark-office"}],"excerpts":"Board-initiated request for examination assistance, and that the results of that assistance will be added to the record. The rules better ensure the Office's role of issuing robust and reliable patents, and the predictability and certainty of post-grant trial proceedings before the Board. These rules relate to the Office trial practice for \n inter partes \n review (IPR), post-grant review (PGR), and derivation proceedings that implemented provisions of the AIA providing for trials before the Office.\n \n \n \n DATES: \n This rule is effective October 18"},{"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) adopts measures to strengthen national security and encourage reciprocity in testing and certification. The FCC creates a fast-track priority review process for devices subject to Pre-Approval Guidance (PAG) for applications tested in Trusted Test Labs. Also, updates post-market surveillance and enforcement procedures, and establishes confidential reporting channels for industry participants to raise concerns about violations or national security threats. Lastly, directs development of a consolidated list of prohibited entities to streamline applicant screening and aligns ownership reporting timelines for publicly traded companies with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requirements.","document_number":"2026-09822","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/15/2026-09822/promoting-the-integrity-and-security-of-telecommunications-certification-bodies-measurement","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-15/pdf/2026-09822.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-09822.pdf?1778762728","publication_date":"2026-05-15","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"based in Reciprocal Economies are similarly bound by the laws of the reciprocal international agreements. These steps aim to strengthen the integrity of the Commission's equipment authorization process by reducing reliance on foreign entities that pose unacceptable risks, promoting reciprocity, mitigating intellectual property theft, and ensuring sensitive technologies are evaluated in secure environments. The Commission also enhances transparency by requiring disclosure of the location and number of employees engaged in FCC-recognized testing and"},{"title":"Rules Governing Director Review of Patent Trial and Appeal Board Decisions","type":"Rule","abstract":"The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or Office) is adding a new rule to govern the process for the review of Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB or Board) decisions in Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) proceedings by the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (Director). The new rule promotes the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of PTAB decision-making in AIA proceedings.","document_number":"2024-22194","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/01/2024-22194/rules-governing-director-review-of-patent-trial-and-appeal-board-decisions","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-01/pdf/2024-22194.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-22194.pdf?1727700322","publication_date":"2024-10-01","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"Patent and Trademark Office","name":"Patent and Trademark Office","id":402,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/patent-and-trademark-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/402","parent_id":54,"slug":"patent-and-trademark-office"}],"excerpts":"adding a new rule to govern the process for the review of Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB or Board) decisions in Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) proceedings by the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (Director). The new rule promotes the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of PTAB decision-making in AIA proceedings. \n \n \n DATES: \n This rule is effective October 31, 2024. \n \n \n FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: \n Thomas Krause, Director Review Executive; Kalyan Deshpande"},{"title":"Protecting Our Communications Networks by Promoting Transparency Regarding Foreign Adversary Control","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) addresses the risks of foreign adversary control of Commission-granted licenses and authorizations by adopting rules requiring a broad range of holders of such licenses, authorizations, or approvals to attest whether they are owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary, and, if so, to disclose additional information about such foreign adversary control. Among other things, the Commission defines categories of licenses and authorizations that are subject to the rules, and establishes a streamlined process by which license and authorization holders should file their foreign adversary control attestations and disclosures.","document_number":"2026-06992","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/10/2026-06992/protecting-our-communications-networks-by-promoting-transparency-regarding-foreign-adversary-control","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-10/pdf/2026-06992.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06992.pdf?1775738718","publication_date":"2026-04-10","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":"the Department of Commerce's definition in 15 CFR 791.2, promotes regulatory consistency not only across Commission rules but also across other Federal agencies implementing Executive Order 13873. We also find that the inclusion of equity and controlling interests in our preexisting definition is applicable here and supports the national security goals of this proceeding by capturing all mechanisms of Foreign Adversary Control, and that applying a dominant minority threshold of 10% promotes consistency with other Commission rules. We note that, rather"},{"title":"Expanding Access to State Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its regulation that governs disclosure of information to and querying of State prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs). The rule would clarify certain statutory definitions, including the definition of delegate and licensed health care provider. In doing so, VA would eliminate confusion as to who VA would allow to query the PDMP and would better protect these individuals from any possible adverse action by a State, as long as they are acting within the scope of their VA employment or, if applicable, scope of their contract. The rule would also mandate that VA disclose the specified information to State PDMPs to the extent necessary to prevent misuse and diversion of prescription medicines. This proposed rule would promote safe and effective prescribing of controlled substances to covered individuals and patients who receive VA health care.","document_number":"2026-10084","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/20/2026-10084/expanding-access-to-state-prescription-drug-monitoring-programs","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-20/pdf/2026-10084.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10084.pdf?1779194712","publication_date":"2026-05-20","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS","name":"Veterans Affairs Department","id":520,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/veterans-affairs-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/520","parent_id":null,"slug":"veterans-affairs-department"}],"excerpts":"VA would eliminate confusion as to who VA would allow to query the PDMP and would better protect these individuals from any possible adverse action by a State, as long as they are acting within the scope of their VA employment or, if applicable, scope of their contract. The rule would also mandate that VA disclose the specified information to State PDMPs to the extent necessary to prevent misuse and diversion of prescription medicines. This proposed rule would promote safe and effective prescribing of controlled substances to covered individuals and"},{"title":"Protecting Our Communications Networks by Promoting Transparency Regarding Foreign Adversary Control","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes to protect the Nation's communications networks against foreign adversary threats by proposing to expand foreign ownership disclosure requirements for covered Commission-issued licenses and authorizations. The proposed certification and information collection requirements would fill gaps in the Commission's existing rules and give the Commission, and the public, a new and comprehensive view of threats from foreign adversaries in the communications sector. Specifically, the Commission proposes to apply new certification and disclosure requirements on entities holding every type of license, permit, or authorization, rather than only certain specific licenses, as the Commission currently does. Furthermore, the Commission proposes to go beyond foreign ownership to also cover all regulated entities controlled by or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary.","document_number":"2025-11360","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/20/2025-11360/protecting-our-communications-networks-by-promoting-transparency-regarding-foreign-adversary-control","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-20/pdf/2025-11360.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-11360.pdf?1750250720","publication_date":"2025-06-20","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":"and other approvals?\n \n We propose interpreting “that is owned . . . by a foreign adversary” in paragraph (4) to include both voting and equity interests. We also propose interpreting “dominant minority” to mean a minimum of 10% interest consistent with Commission rules governing disclosure of interest holders in applications of common carriers for Section 214 authority, and propose applying the term “dominant minority” to both voting and equity interests. The Commission uses a 5% threshold for broadcast licensees and a 10% threshold for certain"},{"title":"Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes to strengthen requirements and oversight relating to telecommunications certification bodies and measurement facilities to help ensure the integrity of these entities for purposes of the equipment authorization, to better protect national security, and to advance the Commission's comprehensive strategy to build a more secure and resilient communications supply chain.","document_number":"2024-14491","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/07/05/2024-14491/promoting-the-integrity-and-security-of-telecommunications-certification-bodies-measurement","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-07-05/pdf/2024-14491.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-14491.pdf?1720010716","publication_date":"2024-07-05","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":"Kong), Cuba, Iran, and Russia. As discussed above, the Commission has recently relied in part on this foreign adversary list (as well as the Covered List) in both the \n Evolving Risks Order and NPRM \n and the \n Cybersecurity IoT Labeling R&O, \n when making proposals and taking particular actions, respectively, that serve to promote the Commission's national security goals in those proceedings.\n \n 29. The Department of Defense (DOD), pursuant to section 1260H of the NDAA of 2021, has identified each entity that the Secretary of Defense has determined"},{"title":"Promoting Technological Solutions To Combat Contraband Wireless Device Use in Correctional Facilities","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) seeks comment on proposals that would enhance public safety by removing regulatory barriers to the deployment and viability of existing and developing technologies that combat contraband wireless device use in correctional facilities. This document seeks comment on a proposed framework to authorize, for the first time, non-federal operation of radio frequency (RF) jamming solutions in correctional facilities. The Commission seeks to foster a collaborative environment among key stakeholders, including departments of correction, solutions providers, wireless providers, public safety and 911 entities, to explore an expanded range of solutions to a shared problem.","document_number":"2025-21325","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/26/2025-21325/promoting-technological-solutions-to-combat-contraband-wireless-device-use-in-correctional","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-11-26/pdf/2025-21325.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-21325.pdf?1764078345","publication_date":"2025-11-26","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":"correctional facility perimeters), and beacon technology, including whether there have been technological, economic, or policy developments affecting the deployment of these technologies, and whether the Commission can play a role in promoting these tools. We seek comment on specific rules that we should amend or adopt, if any, to promote the use of these technologies as tools available to combat contraband wireless devices in correctional facilities. \n E. Further Facilitating and Streamlining the Authorization of Current CIS Technology \n 93. We seek comment"},{"title":"Modernization of the Nation's Alerting Systems","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) begins a reexamination of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) from the ground up and seeks comment on whether fundamental changes could make these alerting systems more effective, efficient, and better able to serve the public's needs. EAS was introduced 31 years ago, and WEA was introduced 13 years ago, using the technology available at the time. The Commission seeks comment on what goals these alerting systems should aim to achieve, whether these systems are currently effective at achieving these goals, and what steps should be taken to modernize these systems to improve their usefulness and better leverage modern technology while minimizing burdens on stakeholders.","document_number":"2025-16333","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/26/2025-16333/modernization-of-the-nations-alerting-systems","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-26/pdf/2025-16333.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-16333.pdf?1756125960","publication_date":"2025-08-26","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":"designed to achieve those objectives, what kinds of information emergency alerting systems need to convey to accomplish their objectives, how that information needs to be conveyed so that the objectives are fully realized, how emergency alert systems should be able to geographically target alerts so that their objectives are fully realized, and what kinds of end-user features they should offer to maximize value for recipients. The Commission also seeks comment on whether any changes should be made to EAS and WEA to either better ensure that nation's"},{"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":"communications equipment—have been entrusted, to be vigilant and to promote the integrity of the FCC's authorization procedures to help protect our nation's supply chain against such unacceptable risk. In light of these responsibilities and ongoing security risks, the Commission strengthens its oversight of TCBs, test labs, and laboratory accreditation bodies by adopting new rules that will help ensure the integrity of these entities for purposes of the FCC's equipment authorization program, promote national security, and advance the Commission's comprehensive"},{"title":"Rules of Organization, Practice, and Procedure","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Final Rulemaking amends certain Commission rules for agency organization, as well as rules of practice and procedure. These amendments improve transparency of current Commission structure and organizational functions and promote efficiency for several internal Commission processes.","document_number":"2026-07331","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/15/2026-07331/rules-of-organization-practice-and-procedure","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-15/pdf/2026-07331.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-07331.pdf?1776170723","publication_date":"2026-04-15","agencies":[{"raw_name":"POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION","name":"Postal Regulatory Commission","id":409,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/postal-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/409","parent_id":null,"slug":"postal-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"available.” \n See \n 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1)(A) and (a)(1)(B).\n \n \n \n The Commission proposed rules that reflect the creation of the new Office of Budget and Finance (OBF), which was created to better align with federal agency best practices in organizing finance budget operations, including having a more appropriate separation of agency functions. In addition, to better reflect that certain filings are directed by and performed on behalf of the Commission or the Chairman, the Commission proposed to replace “the Secretary” with “the Commission” or “the Chairman”"},{"title":"Concept Release on Foreign Private Issuer Eligibility","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Securities and Exchange Commission (\"Commission\") is publishing this concept release to solicit comments on the definition of a foreign private issuer (\"FPI\"). There have been several developments within the FPI population since the Commission last conducted a broad review of reporting FPIs and the eligibility criteria for FPI status. These developments have prompted us to consider whether the current FPI definition should be revised so that it better represents the issuers that the Commission intended to benefit from current FPI accommodations while continuing to protect investors and promote capital formation.","document_number":"2025-10428","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/09/2025-10428/concept-release-on-foreign-private-issuer-eligibility","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-09/pdf/2025-10428.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-10428.pdf?1749213915","publication_date":"2025-06-09","agencies":[{"raw_name":"SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION","name":"Securities and Exchange Commission","id":466,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/securities-and-exchange-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/466","parent_id":null,"slug":"securities-and-exchange-commission"}],"excerpts":"develops, implements, and promotes internationally recognized standards for financial markets regulation. Its membership covers 130 jurisdictions and regulates more than 95% of the world's securities markets. IOSCO's Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation are endorsed by both the G20 and the Financial Stability Board and form the basis for the evaluation of the securities sector for the Financial Sector Assessment Programs of the International Monetary Fund (“IMF”) and the World Bank. IOSCO's three main objectives are to enhance investor"}]}