{"description":"Documents matching 'certain types equipment survival craft'","count":590,"total_pages":30,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=certain+types+equipment+survival+craft&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Survival Craft Equipment-Update To Type Approval Requirements; Correction","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Coast Guard is correcting a final rule published in the Federal Register on November 14, 2022. The final rule updated type approval requirements for certain types of survival craft equipment. The final rule had a typographical error in one of the sections. This document corrects that error.","document_number":"2023-16655","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/08/04/2023-16655/survival-craft-equipment-update-to-type-approval-requirements-correction","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-08-04/pdf/2023-16655.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-16655.pdf?1691066765","publication_date":"2023-08-04","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"},{"raw_name":"Coast Guard","name":"Coast Guard","id":53,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/coast-guard","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/53","parent_id":227,"slug":"coast-guard"}],"excerpts":"(CG-ENG-4), Coast Guard; telephone 202-372-1381, email \n Stephanie.M.Groleau@uscg.mil. \n \n \n \n \n SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: \n On November 14, 2022, the Coast Guard published a final rule titled “<span class=\"match\">Survival</span> <span class=\"match\">Craft</span> <span class=\"match\">Equipment</span>-Update to <span class=\"match\">Type</span> Approval Requirements” at 87 FR 68270. The final rule updated <span class=\"match\">type</span> approval requirements for <span class=\"match\">certain</span> <span class=\"match\">types</span> of <span class=\"match\">survival</span> <span class=\"match\">craft</span> <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>, including hatchets. The final rule contained a spelling error in the regulatory text of 46 CFR 169.527(c)(4) where “Hatch” was used instead of “Hatchet”. This document corrects that error"},{"title":"Survival Craft Equipment-Update to Type Approval Requirements","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Coast Guard is updating the type approval requirements for certain types of equipment that survival craft are required to carry on U.S.-flagged vessels. This rule will remove Coast Guard type approval requirements for nine of these types of survival craft equipment and replace them with the requirement that the manufacturer self-certify that the equipment complies with a consensus standard.","document_number":"2022-23666","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/11/14/2022-23666/survival-craft-equipment-update-to-type-approval-requirements","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-11-14/pdf/2022-23666.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2022-23666.pdf?1668087915","publication_date":"2022-11-14","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"},{"raw_name":"Coast Guard","name":"Coast Guard","id":53,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/coast-guard","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/53","parent_id":227,"slug":"coast-guard"}],"excerpts":"rule is to update the <span class=\"match\">type</span> approval requirements for 12 <span class=\"match\">types</span> of <span class=\"match\">survival</span> <span class=\"match\">craft</span> <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> that <span class=\"match\">survival</span> <span class=\"match\">craft</span> are required to carry on <span class=\"match\">certain</span>, specified U.S.-flagged vessels—bilge pumps, compasses, fire extinguishers, first-aid kits, fishing kits, hatchets, jackknives, knives, signaling mirrors, provisions (food rations), emergency drinking water, and sea anchors—as well as some of the <span class=\"match\">survival</span> <span class=\"match\">craft</span> <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> required for sailing school vessels. For nine of these <span class=\"match\">types</span> of <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>, this rule will replace the Coast Guard <span class=\"match\">type</span> approval requirement"},{"title":"Marine Equipment on Board Vessels and Offshore Units or Facilities","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Coast Guard is revising regulations associated with the approval, carriage, and maintenance of certain safety equipment required on board vessels and offshore units or facilities. We are taking this action to align these regulations with current industry practice and provide more transparent regulations for the regulated industry. These revisions eliminate outdated requirements, reduce inspection and testing requirements, and update standards incorporated by reference. Additionally, these revisions remove obsolete sections and align conflicting sections with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea.","document_number":"2024-20380","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/09/18/2024-20380/marine-equipment-on-board-vessels-and-offshore-units-or-facilities","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-09-18/pdf/2024-20380.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-20380.pdf?1726577115","publication_date":"2024-09-18","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":"Coast Guard","name":"Coast Guard","id":53,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/coast-guard","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/53","parent_id":227,"slug":"coast-guard"}],"excerpts":"incorporation by reference of <span class=\"match\">certain</span> publications listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register beginning October 18, 2024. The incorporation by reference of <span class=\"match\">certain</span> other publications listed in the rule was approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of August 22, 2016. \n \n \n ADDRESSES: \n \n To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to \n https://www.regulations.gov, \n <span class=\"match\">type</span> USCG-2020-0519 in the search box and click “Search.” Next, in the Document <span class=\"match\">Type</span> column, select “Supporting"},{"title":"Delete, Delete, Delete; Removal of Obsolete Regulations","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, Commission acts to eliminate certain outdated, obsolete, and unnecessary rules.","document_number":"2025-22633","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/12/2025-22633/delete-delete-delete-removal-of-obsolete-regulations","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-12/pdf/2025-22633.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-22633.pdf?1765460712","publication_date":"2025-12-12","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 common carriers; Communications <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. \n \n Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Telecommunications. \n \n Communications <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>; Radio, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Telecommunications. \n \n Communications <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>; Marine safety; Radio; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Telegraph; Vessels. \n \n Air transportation; Communications <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>; Radio; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. \n \n Communications; Communications <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>; Radio; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements"},{"title":"Electronic Submission of Mariner Course Completion Data","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Coast Guard is requiring Coast Guard-approved training providers to electronically submit student course completion data to the Coast Guard within 5 business days of completion. The National Maritime Center will use this information to validate mariner course completion as part of an application for a Merchant Mariner Credential. In addition, the Coast Guard is replacing gendered titles for certain officer and rating endorsements in keeping with Coast Guard policy of using gender-neutral language whenever possible. We expect these changes to improve the Coast Guard's verification process of mariner credential applications and to appropriately conform terms that should be gender neutral.","document_number":"2024-24271","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/25/2024-24271/electronic-submission-of-mariner-course-completion-data","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-25/pdf/2024-24271.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-24271.pdf?1732283118","publication_date":"2024-11-25","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":"Coast Guard","name":"Coast Guard","id":53,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/coast-guard","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/53","parent_id":227,"slug":"coast-guard"}],"excerpts":"accordance with § 11.303. \n (iii) Proficiency in <span class=\"match\">Survival</span> <span class=\"match\">Craft</span> and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats (PSC) or Proficiency in <span class=\"match\">Survival</span> <span class=\"match\">Craft</span> and Rescue Boats other than Lifeboats and Fast Rescue Boats (PSC-Limited). \n (vi) Radar Observer, if serving on a vessel with this <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>. \n (iv) Leadership and managerial skills. \n (v) ECDIS, if serving on a vessel with this <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>. \n (vi) Radar Observer, if serving on a vessel with this <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>. \n (vii) ARPA, if serving on a vessel with this <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>. \n (b) For a renewal of an STCW endorsement"},{"title":"Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Naval Base Point Loma Deperming Pier Replacement Project and the Naval Base San Diego Chollas Creek Quay Wall Repair Project in San Diego Bay, California","type":"Notice","abstract":"NMFS has received separate requests from the U.S. Navy (Navy) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the Naval Base Point Loma (NBPL) Deperming Pier Replacement Project and the Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) Chollas Creek Quay Wall Repair Project, respectively, both in San Diego Bay, California (CA). Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposals to issue separate incidental harassment authorizations (IHAs) to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities. NMFS is also requesting comments on a possible one-time, 1-year renewal for each IHA that could be issued under certain circumstances, provided all requirements are met, as described in Request for Public Comments at the end of this notice. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested MMPA authorizations. Agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.","document_number":"2026-02173","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/03/2026-02173/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to-the","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-03/pdf/2026-02173.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-02173.pdf?1770039924","publication_date":"2026-02-03","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":"removal/installation for this project is less <span class=\"match\">certain</span> but likely involves removing all piles, then installing all new piles. However, the contractor may opt to remove and install all piles of a similar nature (\n e.g., \n square and octagonal piles) before moving on to another pile <span class=\"match\">type</span> (\n e.g., \n wall sheet piles).\n \n Anywhere from 2 to 12 piles may be removed per day, during daylight hours only, with 4 to 10 piles installed per day. Vibratory pile removal is estimated to take approximately 20 minutes per pile for all pile <span class=\"match\">types</span>; vibratory pile installation is"},{"title":"Export Administration Regulations: Revisions to Space-Related Export Controls","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this interim final rule (IFR), the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) makes changes to controls for spacecraft and related items under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This IFR reduces license requirements on less sensitive items to reflect the close relations with certain countries to better facilitate space collaboration; and makes refinements and clarifications to existing controls. These changes will better enable a globally competitive U.S. space industrial base while continuing to protect U.S. national security and foreign policy interests.","document_number":"2024-23958","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/23/2024-23958/export-administration-regulations-revisions-to-space-related-export-controls","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-23/pdf/2024-23958.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-23958.pdf?1729196119","publication_date":"2024-10-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"Bureau of Industry and Security","name":"Industry and Security Bureau","id":241,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/industry-and-security-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/241","parent_id":54,"slug":"industry-and-security-bureau"}],"excerpts":"Control text under WA-9A4 and to provide greater clarity on the <span class=\"match\">types</span> of <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> classified under this entry. \n This IFR adds new introductory text for 9A515.b to specify this entry controls <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> for telemetry, tracking, and control, as specified under new “items” paragraphs 9A515.b.1 (Ground control systems and training simulators “specially designed” for telemetry, tracking, and control of the “spacecraft” controlled in paragraphs 9A004.u or 9A515.a), b.2 (Terrestrial <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> “specially designed” for “spacecraft” for any of the following"},{"title":"Marine Mammals; Incidental Take of Northern Sea Otters During Specified Activities; Seward, Sitka, and Kodiak, Alaska","type":"Rule","abstract":"In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended, and its implementing regulations, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, finalize incidental take regulations that facilitate the authorization of nonlethal, incidental, unintentional take by harassment of small numbers of northern sea otters during marine construction and pile driving in Seward, Sitka, and Kodiak, Alaska. Incidental take of northern sea otters may result from in-water noise generated during pile driving and marine construction activities. This rule is effective for 5 years from the date of issuance.","document_number":"2026-05976","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/27/2026-05976/marine-mammals-incidental-take-of-northern-sea-otters-during-specified-activities-seward-sitka-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-27/pdf/2026-05976.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-05976.pdf?1774529113","publication_date":"2026-03-27","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR","name":"Interior Department","id":253,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/interior-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/253","parent_id":null,"slug":"interior-department"},{"raw_name":"Fish and Wildlife Service","name":"Fish and Wildlife Service","id":197,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/fish-and-wildlife-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/197","parent_id":253,"slug":"fish-and-wildlife-service"}],"excerpts":"bulkhead, and refurbishing small <span class=\"match\">craft</span> floats. In-water activities will include impact pile driving of steel piles and concrete fender piles, vibratory installation and extraction of timber piles, steel piles, steel/concrete piles, concrete piles, and vibroflot columns, and DTH drilling of steel piles. These activities are anticipated to occur over 339 non-consecutive days from 2 to 5 years. A total of 501 piles of various sizes and <span class=\"match\">types</span> will be removed throughout the project. A total of 918 piles of various sizes and <span class=\"match\">types</span> will be installed throughout"},{"title":"Integration of Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations; Miscellaneous Amendments Related to Rotorcraft and Airplanes","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule adopts permanent amendments and a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) for a period of ten years to: facilitate the certification of powered-lift pilots, clarify operating rules applicable to operations involving a powered-lift, and finalize other amendments which are necessary to integrate powered-lift into the National Airspace System (NAS). In this final action, the FAA finalizes its alternate framework to stand-up initial groups of powered-lift pilots and flight instructors. Most notably, the FAA adopts alternate frameworks to facilitate the certification of pilots seeking qualifications in a powered-lift with single functioning flight controls and a single pilot station. In response to commenters, the FAA provides clarification for certain operating rules and adopts a performance-based approach to certain operating rules to enable powered-lift operations. In addition to finalizing provisions for powered-lift, this action also makes changes to practical tests in aircraft that require type ratings, including airplanes and helicopters, training center rotorcraft instructor eligibility, training and testing requirements, and training center use of rotorcraft in flight training.","document_number":"2024-24886","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/21/2024-24886/integration-of-powered-lift-pilot-certification-and-operations-miscellaneous-amendments-related-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-21/pdf/2024-24886.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-24886.pdf?1732110316","publication_date":"2024-11-21","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"cases the <span class=\"match\">type</span> ratings only apply to one aircraft. The § 1.1 definition of <span class=\"match\">type</span> will apply to powered-lift as it applies to any other <span class=\"match\">type</span> of aircraft in the establishment of a <span class=\"match\">type</span> rating. Therefore, if during the <span class=\"match\">type</span> certification process the FAA determined that a make and basic model of powered-lift was modified, but to a degree so as not to change its handling or flight characteristics, that <span class=\"match\">type</span> rating might include the series of powered-lift. In addition, the FAA has procedures to establish a common <span class=\"match\">type</span> rating. A “common <span class=\"match\">type</span> rating” is"},{"title":"Export Administration Regulations: Revisions to Space-Related Export Controls, Including Addition of License Exception Commercial Space Activities (CSA)","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this proposed rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) proposes changes to controls for spacecraft and related items under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) that would conform to proposed changes to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) related to U.S. Munitions List (USML) Categories IV and XV. This rule also proposes the addition of a new license exception for certain Commercial Space Activities (CSA). This proposed rule is published alongside the Department of State proposed rule, \"International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): U.S. Munitions List Categories IV and XV\" (1400-AE73), which includes proposed changes for certain space-related defense articles and related controls. These proposed rules are intended to better enable a globally competitive U.S. space industrial base while continuing to protect U.S. national security and foreign policy interests.","document_number":"2024-23975","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/23/2024-23975/export-administration-regulations-revisions-to-space-related-export-controls-including-addition-of","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-23/pdf/2024-23975.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-23975.pdf?1729196118","publication_date":"2024-10-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"Bureau of Industry and Security","name":"Industry and Security Bureau","id":241,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/industry-and-security-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/241","parent_id":54,"slug":"industry-and-security-bureau"}],"excerpts":"can be an efficient way to export, reexport, or transfer (in-country) items that would otherwise require a license.\n \n \n \n Topic 10: Remove <span class=\"match\">certain</span> terrestrial <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> from 9A515.x and add it as a new 9A515.i. \n \n \n One commenter recommended adding 9A515.i (.i is currently reserved) to control <span class=\"match\">certain</span> terrestrial <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> “specially designed” for “spacecraft.” This commenter stated that this <span class=\"match\">type</span> of <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> is positively described and controlled under 9A004 when used with the James Webb Space Telescope, but when “specially designed” for use in"},{"title":"Marine Equipment on Board Vessels and Offshore Units or Facilities","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Coast Guard proposes to revise regulations associated with the approval, carriage, and maintenance of certain safety equipment required on board vessels and offshore units or facilities. We are taking this action to align the regulations with the current industry practice and provide more transparent regulations for the regulated industry. These proposed revisions would eliminate outdated requirements, reduce inspection and testing requirements, and update standards incorporated by reference. Additionally, this project would remove obsolete sections and align conflicting sections with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea.","document_number":"2023-08400","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/05/23/2023-08400/marine-equipment-on-board-vessels-and-offshore-units-or-facilities","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-05-23/pdf/2023-08400.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-08400.pdf?1684759516","publication_date":"2023-05-23","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":"Coast Guard","name":"Coast Guard","id":53,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/coast-guard","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/53","parent_id":227,"slug":"coast-guard"}],"excerpts":"size) to once every 12 years; \n (10) Remove the Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA) approval requirement for self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs) because MSHA no longer certifies this <span class=\"match\">type</span> of <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> for marine use; \n (11) Revise the standards of fire-resistant fiber-reinforced plastic resin used to manufacture <span class=\"match\">survival</span> <span class=\"match\">craft</span> and rescue boats to allow the use of additional international standards; \n (12) Remove the requirement for Coast Guard approval of Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) and codify the current"},{"title":"Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Military Readiness Activities in the Hawaii-California Training and Testing Study Area","type":"Rule","abstract":"NMFS, upon request from the U.S. Department of the Navy (including the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps (Navy)) and on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard (Coast Guard) and U.S. Army (Army; hereafter, Navy, Coast Guard, and Army are collectively referred to as Action Proponents), issues these regulations pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) to govern the taking of marine mammals incidental to training and testing activities and modernization and sustainment of ranges conducted in the Hawaii-California Training and Testing (HCTT) Study Area over the course of 7 years from December 2025 through December 2032. These regulations allow for the issuance of letters of authorization (LOAs) for the incidental take of marine mammals during specified activities and timeframes, prescribe the permissible methods of taking and other means of effecting the least practicable adverse impact on marine mammal species and their habitat, and establish requirements pertaining to the monitoring and reporting of such taking. The Action Proponents' activities are considered military readiness activities pursuant to the MMPA, as amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (2004 NDAA) and the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2019 (2019 NDAA).","document_number":"2025-23088","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/17/2025-23088/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-17/pdf/2025-23088.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-23088.pdf?1765892722","publication_date":"2025-12-17","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":"with the impacts of the take by harassment discussed above (which is not expected to impact the reproduction or <span class=\"match\">survival</span> of any individuals), be expected to adversely affect rates of recruitment and <span class=\"match\">survival</span> for any of this stock. \n NMFS did not propose to authorize take of southern resident killer whale (90 FR 32118, July 16, 2025), and this final rule does not authorize take of that stock. This rule does, however, authorize take of <span class=\"match\">certain</span> species that are listed as threatened or endangered under the ESA, as indicated in table 1. The MMPA provides"},{"title":"Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the U.S. Navy Training and Testing Activities in the Hawaii-Southern California Training and Testing Study Area","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"NMFS, upon request from the U.S. Navy (Navy), issues these regulations pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) to govern the taking of marine mammals incidental to the training and testing activities conducted in the Hawaii-Southern California Training and Testing (HSTT) Study Area between 2018 and 2025. In 2021, two separate U.S. Navy vessels struck unidentified large whales on two separate occasions, one whale in June 2021 and one whale in July 2021, in waters off Southern California. The takes by vessel strike of the two whales by the U.S. Navy were covered by the existing regulations and Letters of Authorization (LOAs), which authorize the U.S. Navy to take up to three large whales by serious injury or mortality by vessel strike between 2018 and 2025. The Navy reanalyzed the potential of vessel strike in the HSTT Study Area, including the recent strikes, and as a result, requested two additional takes of large whales by serious injury or mortality by vessel strike for the remainder of the current regulatory period. In May 2023, a U.S. Navy vessel struck a large whale in waters off Southern California. NMFS reanalyzed the potential for vessel strike based on new information, including the three strikes, and authorizes two additional takes of large whales by serious injury or mortality by vessel strike for the remainder of the current regulatory period (two takes in addition to the three takes authorized in the current regulations). The Navy's activities qualify as military readiness activities pursuant to the MMPA, as amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (2004 NDAA).","document_number":"2024-31402","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/16/2024-31402/taking-and-importing-marine-mammals-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to-the-us-navy-training-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-16/pdf/2024-31402.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-31402.pdf?1736370921","publication_date":"2025-01-16","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":"Small <span class=\"match\">craft</span> (for purposes of this analysis, less than 18 meters (m) in length) have much more variable speeds (0-50+ knots (kn; 0-92.6 kilometers (km) per hour), dependent on the activity). Submarines generally operate at speeds in the range of 8-13 kn (14.8-24.1 km per hour), and the average speed of large Navy ships range between 10 and 15 kn (18.5 and 27.8 km per hour). While these speeds are considered averages and representative of most events, some vessels need to operate outside of these parameters for <span class=\"match\">certain</span> times or during <span class=\"match\">certain</span> activities"},{"title":"Marine Mammals; Incidental Take of Northern Sea Otters During Specified Activities; Seward, Sitka, and Kodiak, Alaska","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in response to a request under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended, from the U.S. Coast Guard, propose to issue regulations for the nonlethal, incidental, unintentional take by harassment of small numbers of Southcentral Alaska, Southeast Alaska, and Southwest Alaska stocks of northern sea otters (Enhydra lutris kenyoni) during pile driving and marine construction activities in Seward, Sitka, and Kodiak, Alaska. Incidental take of northern sea otters may result from in-water noise generated during pile driving and marine construction activities occurring for a period up to 5 years. This proposed rule would authorize take by harassment only, and no lethal take would be authorized. If this rule is finalized, we will issue letters of authorization for the incidental take of northern sea otters, upon request, for specific activities in accordance with the final rule for a period up to 5 years. We request comments on these proposed regulations.","document_number":"2025-11499","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/23/2025-11499/marine-mammals-incidental-take-of-northern-sea-otters-during-specified-activities-seward-sitka-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-23/pdf/2025-11499.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-11499.pdf?1750423525","publication_date":"2025-06-23","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":"Fish and Wildlife Service","name":"Fish and Wildlife Service","id":197,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/fish-and-wildlife-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/197","parent_id":253,"slug":"fish-and-wildlife-service"}],"excerpts":"bulkhead, and refurbishing small <span class=\"match\">craft</span> floats. In-water activities will include impact pile driving of steel piles and concrete fender piles, vibratory installation and extraction of timber piles, steel piles, steel/concrete piles, concrete piles, and vibroflot columns, and DTH drilling of steel piles. These activities are anticipated to occur over 339 non-consecutive days from 2 to 5 years. A total of 501 piles of various sizes and <span class=\"match\">types</span> will be removed throughout the project. A total of 918 piles of various sizes and <span class=\"match\">types</span> will be installed throughout"},{"title":"Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Military Readiness Activities in the Hawaii-California Training and Testing Study Area","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Department of the Navy (including the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps) (Navy) and on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard (Coast Guard) and U.S. Army (Army) (hereafter, Navy, Coast Guard, and Army are collectively referred to as the Action Proponents) for Incidental Take Regulations (ITR) and multiple associated Letters of Authorization (LOAs) pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The requested regulations would govern the authorization of take of marine mammals incidental to training and testing activities, and modernization and sustainment of ranges conducted in the Hawaii-California Training and Testing (HCTT) Study Area over the course of seven years from December 2025 through December 2032. NMFS requests comments on this proposed rule. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the promulgation of the requested ITR and issuance of the LOAs; agency responses to public comments will be summarized in the final rule, if issued. The Action Proponents' activities are considered military readiness activities pursuant to the MMPA, as amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (2004 NDAA) and the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2019 (2019 NDAA).","document_number":"2025-13258","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/16/2025-13258/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-16/pdf/2025-13258.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-13258.pdf?1752583509","publication_date":"2025-07-16","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":"distances. Duration: up to 30 days \n HFM, LF to MF, LFH \n 2 \n 14 \n SOCAL. \n \n \n Acoustic and Explosive \n Other Testing \n Semi-Stationary <span class=\"match\">Equipment</span> Testing \n \n Semi-stationary <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> (\n e.g., \n hydrophones) is deployed to determine functionality. Duration: up to 14 days\n \n E4, HFH \n 4-8 \n 40 \n Pearl Harbor. \n \n \n \n Acoustic and Explosive \n Other Testing \n Semi-Stationary <span class=\"match\">Equipment</span> Testing \n \n Semi-stationary <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> (\n e.g., \n hydrophones) is deployed to determine functionality. Duration: up to 14 days\n \n E4, HFH \n 4-8 \n 40 \n San Diego Bay. \n \n "},{"title":"Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Military Readiness Activities in the Atlantic Fleet Training and Testing Study Area","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Department of the Navy (including the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps (Navy)) and on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard (Coast Guard; hereafter, Navy and Coast Guard are collectively referred to as Action Proponents) for Incidental Take Regulations (ITR) and three associated Letters of Authorization (LOAs) pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The requested regulations would govern the authorization of take of marine mammals incidental to training and testing activities conducted in the Atlantic Fleet Training and Testing (AFTT) Study Area over the course of seven years from November 2025 through November 2032. NMFS requests comments on this proposed rule. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the promulgation of the requested ITR and issuance of the LOAs; agency responses to public comments will be summarized in the final rule, if issued. The Action Proponents' activities are considered military readiness activities pursuant to the MMPA, as amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (2004 NDAA).","document_number":"2025-07780","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/09/2025-07780/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-05-09/pdf/2025-07780.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-07780.pdf?1746708312","publication_date":"2025-05-09","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":"Testing Activities \n Semi-Stationary <span class=\"match\">Equipment</span> Testing \n \n Semi-stationary <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> (\n e.g., \n hydrophones) is deployed to determine functionality.\n \n AG230, HFH, HFM, Broadband (LF), Broadband (LF to HF), Broadband (MF to HF), MFM, VHFH, VHFM, E4 \n * 8-14 \n * 74 \n NSB New London;NS Mayport; NS Norfolk; Port Canaveral, FL; Virginia Capes Range Complex Inshore; Key West Range Complex Inshore. \n \n \n \n Acoustic and Explosive \n Other Testing Activities \n Semi-Stationary <span class=\"match\">Equipment</span> Testing \n \n Semi-stationary <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> (\n e.g., \n hydrophones) is deployed"},{"title":"Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Hilcorp Alaska, LLC Oil and Gas Activities in Cook Inlet, Alaska","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"NMFS has received a request from Hilcorp Alaska, LLC (Hilcorp) for regulations allowing for the take of marine mammals incidental to activities conducted in support of oil and gas exploration, development, production, and decommissioning in Cook Inlet, Alaska, over the course of 5 years (2025-2030). As required by the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is proposing regulations to govern the requested take, and requests comments on the proposed regulations. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the requested MMPA regulations. Agency responses to received comments will be summarized in the final rule, if issued.","document_number":"2025-13973","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/24/2025-13973/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-24/pdf/2025-13973.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-13973.pdf?1753274717","publication_date":"2025-07-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":"light, usually floating line that can be messengered by a small <span class=\"match\">craft</span>. Messenger wire would only be needed if the weight, due to length or required diameter, of the actual pulling wire would be unmanageable by a small <span class=\"match\">craft</span>. Divers would remove the 45.7-m (150-ft) pennant wire and buoy from the pull head, flood each pipeline segment, and assist with post tie-in operations. See table 5 for examples of vessel sizes and function details for this activity.\n \n \n \n Table 5—Example <span class=\"match\">Types</span> of Tugs and Barges Used in Pipe Pull Operations \n \n \n Vessel \n 1"},{"title":"Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Listing Determinations for Ten Species of Giant Clams Under the Endangered Species Act","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"We, NMFS, have completed a comprehensive status review of seven species of giant clams (Hippopus hippopus, H. porcellanus, Tridacna derasa, T. gigas, T. mbalavuana, T. squamosa, and T. squamosina) in response to a petition to list these species as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Based on the best scientific and commercial data available, including the Status Review Report, and after taking into account efforts being made to protect these species, we have determined that H. porcellanus, T. mbalavuana, and T. squamosina are in danger of extinction throughout the entirety of their respective ranges, T. derasa and T. gigas are in danger of extinction in a significant portion of their respective ranges, and H. hippopus is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout a significant portion of its range. Therefore, we propose to list H. porcellanus, T. mbalavuana, T. squamosina, T. derasa, and T. gigas as endangered species and H. hippopus as a threatened species under the ESA. We have determined that the fluted clam, T. squamosa, is not currently in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range and is not likely to become so within the foreseeable future. Therefore, we find that T. squamosa does not meet the definition of a threatened or an endangered species under section 4(a) of the ESA. Further, we propose to exercise the discretionary authority of section 4(d) to extend the prohibitions of section 9 of the ESA to the proposed threatened species, H. hippopus. At this time, we do not propose to designate critical habitat for the three species proposed to be listed that occur within U.S. jurisdiction (H. hippopus, T. derasa, and T. gigas) because critical habitat for these species is not yet determinable. Using the authority of section 4(e) of the ESA, we also propose to list T. crocea, T. maxima, T. noae, and T. squamosa as threatened species due to the similarity of appearance of products derived from these species (e.g., meat, worked shell products, and pearls) to those derived from the six aforementioned species proposed to be listed based on their extinction risk. We propose a special rule to define activities that would and would not be prohibited with respect to these four species in order to mitigate the substantial enforcement challenge associated with this similarity of appearance concern. We solicit information to inform the final listing determination and to inform a future proposal for any determinable critical habitat.","document_number":"2024-14970","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/07/25/2024-14970/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-proposed-listing-determinations-for-ten-species-of","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-07-25/pdf/2024-14970.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-14970.pdf?1721825114","publication_date":"2024-07-25","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":" \n 2018).\n \n \n Presently, the largest market for giant clam shells is in the city of Tanmen, in the southern Chinese Province of Hainan. As discussed previously, a major shell-<span class=\"match\">crafting</span> industry developed in this region during the 2000s. During the peak of the Tanmen shell-<span class=\"match\">crafting</span> industry in 2013-2014, there were an estimated 150 processing workshops supplying 900 <span class=\"match\">craft</span> shops with giant clam shell products in the province (Wildlife Justice Commission, 2021). The annual sales revenue of giant clam shell handicrafts in 2014 was estimated to be $75"},{"title":"Passenger Equipment Safety Standards; Standards for High-Speed Trainsets","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"FRA is proposing to amend its Passenger Equipment Safety Standards to modernize Tier I and Tier III safety appliance requirements; update the pre-revenue compliance documentation and testing requirements; establish crashworthiness requirements for individual Tier I-compliant vehicles equipped with crash energy management (CEM); establish standards for Tier III inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) and movement of defective equipment (MODE); incorporate general safety requirements from FRA's Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards for Tier III trainsets; and provide for periodic inspection of emergency lighting to ensure proper functioning.","document_number":"2023-05576","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/04/03/2023-05576/passenger-equipment-safety-standards-standards-for-high-speed-trainsets","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-04-03/pdf/2023-05576.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-05576.pdf?1680266720","publication_date":"2023-04-03","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":"Federal Railroad Administration","name":"Federal Railroad Administration","id":185,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-railroad-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/185","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-railroad-administration"}],"excerpts":"geometry conditions, if the <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> is not designed to navigate anything less than a turnout having a <span class=\"match\">certain</span> curvature, then that is a limiting track geometry condition for the <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> that must be identified. The railroad may own or have access to track with even more limiting geometry conditions, such as turnouts having even tighter curvatures within a yard. Yet, by identifying the known limitations of the <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> to navigate such trackwork, and making known the safe operating limits of the <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>, the railroad can <span class=\"match\">craft</span> operating rules or instructions"},{"title":"Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand- Driven Workforce Pell: Student Tuition and Transparency System (STATS) and Earnings Accountability","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Secretary of Education (Secretary) amends the regulations governing institutional eligibility, general provisions, and the William D. Ford Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program under title IV of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, as amended (the title IV, HEA programs) to implement statutory changes to the title IV, HEA programs included in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act (WFTCA) signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025. These changes include revisions to program eligibility requirements for the Direct Loan program and the introduction of an earnings accountability framework that limits Direct Loan eligibility to programs whose graduates meet certain earnings benchmarks. This action finalizes regulations to implement the provisions of the WFTCA related to low-earning outcome programs and the Direct Loan program, and to harmonize those regulations with requirements for programs that are required to lead to gainful employment (GE programs).","document_number":"2026-13286","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/01/2026-13286/accountability-in-higher-education-and-access-through-demand--driven-workforce-pell-student-tuition","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-01/pdf/2026-13286.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13286.pdf?1782823517","publication_date":"2026-07-01","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION","name":"Education Department","id":126,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/education-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/126","parent_id":null,"slug":"education-department"}],"excerpts":"Assurance Authority)”, and “Orderly Program Closure” sections, the Department has included <span class=\"match\">certain</span> provisions to mitigate the disproportionate impact the rule has on <span class=\"match\">certain</span> <span class=\"match\">types</span> of programs. First, the final rule amends the accountability framework so that <span class=\"match\">certain</span> programs are exempt from the earnings test if they did not receive Federal student loans for the five award years prior to the earnings premium calculation. Many <span class=\"match\">types</span> of \n \n programs, including <span class=\"match\">certain</span> cosmetology programs, will be exempt from the earnings test due to this exemption (Table"}]}