{"description":"Documents matching 'compliance dates non-federal owners operators'","count":1215,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=compliance+dates+non-federal+owners+operators&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Perchloroethylene (PCE) and Carbon Tetrachloride (CTC); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Compliance Date Extensions","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is proposing to extend certain compliance dates applicable to certain entities subject to the regulation of perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). EPA is proposing to extend certain Workplace Chemical Protection Program (WCPP) compliance dates for non-federal owners and operators to match the compliance dates for federal agencies and their contractors. For both PCE and CTC, this proposal would extend the compliance date for initial monitoring for inhalation exposure to June 21, 2027, and extend the compliance date to meet the existing chemical exposure limit (ECEL), establish a regulated area, provide any required respiratory personal protective equipment (PPE), and establish a respiratory PPE program to September 20, 2027. For PCE, EPA is also proposing to extend the compliance date for non-federal entities to establish and implement an exposure control plan to December 20, 2027.","document_number":"2026-05977","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/27/2026-05977/perchloroethylene-pce-and-carbon-tetrachloride-ctc-regulation-under-the-toxic-substances-control-act","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-27/pdf/2026-05977.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-05977.pdf?1774529113","publication_date":"2026-03-27","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"proposing to extend only the PCE WCPP <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> <span class=\"match\">dates</span> related to the ECEL and inhalation exposure, and EPA is not proposing to extend the WCPP <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> <span class=\"match\">dates</span> to implement dermal protection required by the PCE Final Rule. \n 2. CTC \n EPA is also proposing to amend 40 CFR 751.707 to extend certain WCPP <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> <span class=\"match\">dates</span> for <span class=\"match\">non-federal</span> <span class=\"match\">owners</span> and <span class=\"match\">operators</span> for an additional twelve months to match the <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> <span class=\"match\">dates</span> for federal agencies and their contractors. Specifically, EPA proposes to extend the <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> date for initial monitoring from June"},{"title":"Methylene Chloride; Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Compliance Date Extension","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is finalizing an extension to the compliance dates applicable to certain entities subject to the regulation of methylene chloride promulgated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Specifically, EPA is finalizing an 18-month extension of the Workplace Chemical Protection Program (WCPP) and associated recordkeeping compliance dates for industrial or commercial laboratories that are not owned or operated by Federal agencies or contractors acting on behalf of the Federal government. Under this final rule, all non-Federal laboratories will share the same compliance dates with Federal and Federally contracted laboratories. EPA is finalizing an extension of the compliance dates for associated laboratory activities detailed in this final rule to avoid disruption of important functions of non-Federal laboratories such as the use of environmental monitoring methods needed for cleanup sites and wastewater treatment, as well as activities associated with university laboratories or law enforcement laboratories.","document_number":"2025-19881","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/13/2025-19881/methylene-chloride-regulation-under-the-toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-date-extension","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-11-13/pdf/2025-19881.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19881.pdf?1762955113","publication_date":"2025-11-13","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"comments and, in the final rule promulgated in May 2024, extended the WCPP <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> <span class=\"match\">dates</span> by an additional six months. For more details, see the 2025 proposed rule (Unit II), the 2024 final rule (Unit III.D.1), and Response to Comments for the 2024 final rule (Section 5.1.7) (Refs. 1, 2, 6).\n \n \n B. The 2025 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking To Extend Certain <span class=\"match\">Compliance</span> <span class=\"match\">Dates</span> \n In May 2025, EPA proposed to extend the applicable <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> <span class=\"match\">dates</span> for <span class=\"match\">non-Federal</span> <span class=\"match\">owners</span> or <span class=\"match\">operators</span> that use methylene chloride as a laboratory chemical to align with the timeframes"},{"title":"Methylene Chloride; Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Compliance Date Extensions","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is proposing to extend the compliance date applicable to certain entities subject to the regulation of methylene chloride recently promulgated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Specifically, EPA is proposing to extend by 18 months the Workplace Chemical Protection Program (WCPP) and the associated recordkeeping compliance dates for laboratories that are not owned or operated by agencies or Federal contractors acting on behalf of the Federal government. Under this proposal, all laboratories, whether federal or not, would have the same compliance dates, which would be aligned with current compliance dates for Federal agencies and Federal contractors. EPA is proposing to extend the compliance dates for associated laboratory activities detailed in this proposal to avoid disruption of important functions such as the use of environmental monitoring methods needed for cleanup sites and wastewater treatment, as well as activities associated with university laboratories. The use of environmental monitoring methods, a common function of non-federal laboratories, is important to EPA's mission to ensure that the air is safe to breathe, water is safe for drinking or recreating, and disposal activities protect the environment.","document_number":"2025-09421","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/27/2025-09421/methylene-chloride-regulation-under-the-toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-compliance-date-extensions","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-05-27/pdf/2025-09421.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-09421.pdf?1748004316","publication_date":"2025-05-27","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"behalf of the Federal Government, and <span class=\"match\">owners</span> or <span class=\"match\">operators</span> using methylene chloride as a laboratory chemical; \n (ii) By October 30, 2025, for other <span class=\"match\">owners</span> and <span class=\"match\">operators</span>; or \n (iii) Within 7 months of the <span class=\"match\">owner</span> or <span class=\"match\">operator</span> introducing methylene chloride into the workplace. \n \n (2) \n Exposure control plan. \n The <span class=\"match\">owner</span> or <span class=\"match\">operator</span> must develop and implement an exposure control plan:\n \n (i) By May 10, 2027, for Federal agencies, Federal contractors acting for or on behalf of the Federal Government, and <span class=\"match\">owners</span> or <span class=\"match\">operators</span> using methylene chloride as a laboratory"},{"title":"Rescinding the Requirement for Electronic Logging Device Operator's Manual Located in Commercial Motor Vehicles","type":"Rule","abstract":"FMCSA amends the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) to rescind the requirement for a copy of the electronic logging device (ELD) operator's manual to be kept in a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). Drivers are required to understand the operation of the ELD on the vehicle to ensure the accuracy of their electronic records of duty status and to present this information during inspections by enforcement officials. There is no readily apparent benefit to continuing to require that the user's manual be in the CMV given the use of ELDs since December 2019. This final rule eliminates a regulatory burden on motor carriers without compromising safety.","document_number":"2026-12448","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/22/2026-12448/rescinding-the-requirement-for-electronic-logging-device-operators-manual-located-in-commercial","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-22/pdf/2026-12448.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12448.pdf?1781786720","publication_date":"2026-06-22","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 Motor Carrier Safety Administration","name":"Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration","id":181,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-motor-carrier-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/181","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-motor-carrier-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"for Electronic Logging Device <span class=\"match\">Operator's</span> Manual Located in Commercial Motor Vehicles.” The NPRM proposed to rescind the requirement for motor carriers to maintain an in-vehicle copy of the ELD user's manual as found in 49 CFR 395.22(h)(1).\n \n B. Comments and Responses \n FMCSA solicited comments concerning the NPRM for 60 days ending on July 29, 2025. By that date, 24 comments were received from the American Trucking Association, Energy Marketers of America, North American Transportation Consultants, Inc., <span class=\"match\">Owner</span>-<span class=\"match\">Operator</span> Independent Drivers Association"},{"title":"Rescinding the Requirement for Electronic Logging Device Operator's Manual Located in Commercial Motor Vehicles","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"FMCSA proposes to amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to rescind the in-vehicle electronic logging device (ELD) operator's manual requirement for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). FMCSA currently maintains a list of the ELD vendors who have self-certified their products including submission of the operator's manual. Additionally, drivers are required to understand the operation of the ELD on the vehicle. There is no readily apparent benefit to continuing to require that the users' manual be in the CMV. This proposal would eliminate an unintended regulatory burden on motor carriers without compromising safety.","document_number":"2025-09711","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/30/2025-09711/rescinding-the-requirement-for-electronic-logging-device-operators-manual-located-in-commercial","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-05-30/pdf/2025-09711.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-09711.pdf?1748376910","publication_date":"2025-05-30","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 Motor Carrier Safety Administration","name":"Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration","id":181,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-motor-carrier-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/181","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-motor-carrier-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"logging device (ELD) <span class=\"match\">operator's</span> manual requirement for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). FMCSA currently maintains a list of the ELD vendors who have self-certified their products including submission of the <span class=\"match\">operator's</span> manual. Additionally, drivers are required to understand the operation of the ELD on the vehicle. There is no readily apparent benefit to continuing to require that the users' manual be in the CMV. This proposal would eliminate an unintended regulatory burden on motor carriers without compromising safety. \n \n \n <span class=\"match\">DATES</span>: \n Comments must"},{"title":"Agency Information Collection Activities; Mining and Mining Claims and Non-Federal Oil and Gas Rights","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the National Park Service (NPS, we) are proposing to renew a currently approved information collection without changes.","document_number":"2026-03842","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/26/2026-03842/agency-information-collection-activities-mining-and-mining-claims-and-non-federal-oil-and-gas-rights","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-26/pdf/2026-03842.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-03842.pdf?1772027113","publication_date":"2026-02-26","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":"National Park Service","name":"National Park Service","id":362,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-park-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/362","parent_id":253,"slug":"national-park-service"}],"excerpts":"identifies the <span class=\"match\">owner</span> and <span class=\"match\">operator</span> (the <span class=\"match\">owner</span> and <span class=\"match\">operator</span> are often the same) and details how the <span class=\"match\">operator</span> intends to access and develop the oil and gas rights. It also identifies the steps the <span class=\"match\">operator</span> intends to take to minimize any adverse impacts on park resources and values. No information is submitted unless the <span class=\"match\">owner</span> wishes to conduct oil and gas operations. The information collected is used to evaluate proposed operations, ensure that all necessary mitigation measures are employed to protect park resources and values, and ensure <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> with all"},{"title":"Agency Information Collection Activities; Non-Federal Oil and Gas Operations on National Wildlife Refuge System Lands","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are proposing to renew an existing information collection without change.","document_number":"2026-07078","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/13/2026-07078/agency-information-collection-activities-non-federal-oil-and-gas-operations-on-national-wildlife","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-13/pdf/2026-07078.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-07078.pdf?1775825115","publication_date":"2026-04-13","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR","name":"Interior Department","id":253,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/interior-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/253","parent_id":null,"slug":"interior-department"},{"raw_name":"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":"exercise of <span class=\"match\">non-Federal</span> oil and gas rights within national wildlife refuge boundaries with the Service's responsibility to protect wildlife and habitat, water quality and quantity, wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities, and the health and safety of employees and visitors on NWRS lands. \n The information collected under 50 CFR, part 29, subpart D, identifies the <span class=\"match\">owner</span> and <span class=\"match\">operator</span> (the <span class=\"match\">owner</span> and <span class=\"match\">operator</span> can be the same) and details how the <span class=\"match\">operator</span> may access and develop oil and gas resources. It also identifies the steps the <span class=\"match\">operator</span> intends"},{"title":"Agency Information Collection Activities; Mining and Mining Claims and Non-Federal Oil and Gas Rights","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the National Park Service (NPS) are proposing to renew an information collection without change.","document_number":"2025-16931","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/04/2025-16931/agency-information-collection-activities-mining-and-mining-claims-and-non-federal-oil-and-gas-rights","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-04/pdf/2025-16931.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-16931.pdf?1756903509","publication_date":"2025-09-04","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":"National Park Service","name":"National Park Service","id":362,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-park-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/362","parent_id":253,"slug":"national-park-service"}],"excerpts":"submitted unless the claimant wishes to conduct mining operations. \n The information required by subpart B identifies the <span class=\"match\">owner</span> and <span class=\"match\">operator</span> (the <span class=\"match\">owner</span> and <span class=\"match\">operator</span> are often the same) and details how the <span class=\"match\">operator</span> intends to access and develop the oil and gas rights. It also identifies the steps the <span class=\"match\">operator</span> intends to take to minimize any adverse impacts on park resources and values. No information is submitted unless the <span class=\"match\">owner</span> wishes to conduct oil and gas operations. \n The information collected under 36 CFR part 9, subparts A and B, is used to"},{"title":"Begin Actual Construction in the New Source Review (NSR) Preconstruction Permitting Program","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing revisions to the New Source Review (NSR) air permitting regulations. These regulatory revisions would distinguish between construction of a stationary source and construction of non-emitting components or structures, while clarifying and codifying that the latter can occur before an owner or operator obtains an NSR air permit for a new major stationary source or major modification of an existing major stationary source. The revisions will update the definition of \"begin actual construction\" and add a definition of \"pollutant-emitting activities\" in the Federal NSR regulations for both Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR) and Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD); revise the definition of \"begin construction\" and \"commence construction\" in the Federal minor NSR regulations applicable in Indian country; and address the applicability procedures for \"begin actual construction\" in the NNSR regulations.","document_number":"2026-09524","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/13/2026-09524/begin-actual-construction-in-the-new-source-review-nsr-preconstruction-permitting-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-13/pdf/2026-09524.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-09524.pdf?1778589919","publication_date":"2026-05-13","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"borders. Importantly, the revisions being proposed in this action are not intended to, and should not be construed as, establishing any equity or reliance arguments on the part of <span class=\"match\">owners</span>, <span class=\"match\">operators</span>, or permit applicants in the permitting process. In all instances, <span class=\"match\">owners</span> or <span class=\"match\">operators</span> accept risk for the actions they may take in advance of obtaining a permit. <span class=\"match\">Owners</span> or <span class=\"match\">operators</span> cannot expect that any site activities prior to permitting will alter or influence the BACT analysis for an emissions unit or other elements of a permitting decision. Permit applicants"},{"title":"Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility; Extension of Compliance Date","type":"Rule","abstract":"FMCSA amends its November 16, 2023, final rule, \"Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility,\" by extending the compliance date for certain provisions from January 16, 2025, to January 16, 2026. FMCSA is taking this action because the Agency determined that only its forthcoming online registration system will be used to accept filings and track notifications, and this functionality will not be added to its legacy systems. As the online registration system is not expected to be available before January 16, 2025, FMCSA extends the compliance date to provide regulated entities time to begin using and familiarizing themselves with the system before compliance is required.","document_number":"2024-30509","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/31/2024-30509/broker-and-freight-forwarder-financial-responsibility-extension-of-compliance-date","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-31/pdf/2024-30509.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-30509.pdf?1735566309","publication_date":"2024-12-31","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 Motor Carrier Safety Administration","name":"Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration","id":181,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-motor-carrier-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/181","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-motor-carrier-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"92084). \n B. Comments and Responses \n FMCSA received 13 comments on this proposed rule with nine opposing the extension of the <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> date, two supporting it, one requesting an extension to the comment period, and one out of scope comment. The National <span class=\"match\">Owner</span> <span class=\"match\">Operators</span> Association (NOOA), the <span class=\"match\">Owner</span>-<span class=\"match\">Operator</span> Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), and seven individual commenters opposed delaying the <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> <span class=\"match\">dates</span> for the provisions outlined in the November 16, 2023, final rule. First Century Financial Corporation and one individual commenter"},{"title":"Requirements for Site Security and Production Handling; Applying for Commingling and Allocation Approval","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to revise its regulations governing site security and production handling and commingling applications to reflect Congress's direction in section 50101(d)(3) of the \"One Big Beautiful Bill Act\" (OBBB) and policy direction in Executive Orders (E.O.s) entitled, Unleashing American Energy and Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President's \"Department of Government Efficiency\" Deregulatory Initiative and policy guidance in Secretary's Order (S.O.) 3418, entitled, Unleashing American Energy. The BLM is proposing to revise the regulations to allow for commingling of production more broadly to promote oil and gas production on Federal, Indian, private and State lands. Commingling of production can reduce an operator's cost which could extend the economic life of a well, thereby allowing the operator to continue producing from a well that might otherwise be abandoned.","document_number":"2026-01926","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/30/2026-01926/requirements-for-site-security-and-production-handling-applying-for-commingling-and-allocation","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-30/pdf/2026-01926.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-01926.pdf?1769694322","publication_date":"2026-01-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR","name":"Interior Department","id":253,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/interior-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/253","parent_id":null,"slug":"interior-department"},{"raw_name":"Bureau of Land Management","name":"Land Management Bureau","id":275,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/land-management-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/275","parent_id":253,"slug":"land-management-bureau"}],"excerpts":"the BLM would require the submittal of documentation that the mineral interest <span class=\"match\">owners</span> have consented to the CAA and to the BLM's inspection of any equipment required for <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> with this subpart. In § 3173.15(m), the BLM proposes to require documentation that the <span class=\"match\">operator</span> has secured access from the surface <span class=\"match\">owners</span> to allow BLM personnel to access the measurement facilities to verify production and royalty. In many cases, the surface <span class=\"match\">owners</span> and the mineral <span class=\"match\">owners</span> are different requiring consent from multiple parties to carry out the requirements"},{"title":"Royalty for Oil and Gas Lost From Onshore Federal and Indian Leases","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In response to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, enacted on July 4, 2025, and Executive Order (E.O.) 14154, entitled, \"Unleashing American Energy,\" dated January 20, 2025, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing to modify its existing regulations pertaining to royalties due on oil and natural gas lost on Federal and Indian leases. These modifications would reduce unnecessary compliance burdens for operators and streamline the BLM's royalty determinations on lost oil or natural gas.","document_number":"2026-12738","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/24/2026-12738/royalty-for-oil-and-gas-lost-from-onshore-federal-and-indian-leases","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-24/pdf/2026-12738.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12738.pdf?1782218723","publication_date":"2026-06-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR","name":"Interior Department","id":253,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/interior-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/253","parent_id":null,"slug":"interior-department"},{"raw_name":"Bureau of Land Management","name":"Land Management Bureau","id":275,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/land-management-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/275","parent_id":253,"slug":"land-management-bureau"}],"excerpts":"the BLM anticipates <span class=\"match\">operators</span> submitting 356 applications in the first year, 558 applications in the second year, and 6,832 applications in the third year. The BLM would review the <span class=\"match\">operator</span>-assigned VFMP numbers to make sure <span class=\"match\">operators</span> do not duplicate the use of any VFMPs. \n The proposed rule would also require <span class=\"match\">operators</span> to submit a Sundry Notice for a new <span class=\"match\">operator</span>-assigned VFMP number when there is a BLM-approved change of <span class=\"match\">operator</span>. This requirement is necessary because part of the VFMP number is the ONRR-assigned <span class=\"match\">operator</span> or payor number. When"},{"title":"Lower 37 GHz Band and Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Service","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) makes available 600 megahertz of high-frequency spectrum for flexible fixed and mobile use by establishing a mechanism for access to the 37-37.6 GHz band (Lower 37 GHz band). This spectrum, which is shared between non-Federal and Federal operators, can be used for fixed wireless broadband, Internet of Things (IoT), or other innovative services. Crafted in collaboration with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and with input from the Department of Defense (DoD), this new regime provides access to a block of millimeter wave spectrum with low barriers to entry.","document_number":"2025-10476","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/12/2025-10476/lower-37-ghz-band-and-use-of-spectrum-bands-above-24-ghz-for-mobile-radio-service","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-12/pdf/2025-10476.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-10476.pdf?1749645907","publication_date":"2025-06-12","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":"or authorized <span class=\"match\">non-Federal</span> site, then coordination is not yet successful, and will proceed instead to Phase Two \n \n coordination. In this phase, the licensee of the proposed site will directly contact the <span class=\"match\">operator</span>(s) of the existing site(s). <span class=\"match\">Non-Federal</span> <span class=\"match\">operators</span>' contact information will available to the public pursuant to procedures to be established by WTB; Federal <span class=\"match\">operators</span>' contact information will be provided by NTIA. The licensee of the proposed site will provide additional technical details of the site to the other <span class=\"match\">operators</span>. Under the rules"},{"title":"Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is promulgating a regulation to facilitate compliance with the requirements of the Waste Emissions Charge in the Clean Air Act's (CAA) Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP). Enacted as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), this program requires the EPA to impose and collect an annual charge on methane emissions that exceed waste emissions thresholds specified by Congress.","document_number":"2024-26643","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/18/2024-26643/waste-emissions-charge-for-petroleum-and-natural-gas-systems-procedures-for-facilitating-compliance","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-18/pdf/2024-26643.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-26643.pdf?1731678322","publication_date":"2024-11-18","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"a transaction(s), in which case all of the <span class=\"match\">owners</span> or <span class=\"match\">operators</span> involved in that transaction shall select at the time of sale a historic reporting representative by an agreement binding on each of the <span class=\"match\">owners</span> and <span class=\"match\">operators</span> involved in the transaction. The second exception is that for changes in <span class=\"match\">owners</span> or <span class=\"match\">operators</span> that occur after December 31, 2024 and before the effective date of this final rule that involve the <span class=\"match\">owner</span>(s) and <span class=\"match\">operator</span>(s) as of December 31, 2024, the buying and selling <span class=\"match\">owners</span> and <span class=\"match\">operators</span> must jointly select a historic reporting representative"},{"title":"Oil and Gas Resources","type":"Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA or Department) is finalizing revisions to its regulations governing Federal oil and gas resources within the National Forest System (NFS). The Department is making these revisions to update and modernize its existing regulations. In addition, conforming technical amendments to other parts of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) affected by this rule are also being updated. The regulations revise the process for analyzing whether the USDA, Forest Service will consent to making certain lands available for oil and gas leasing by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The regulations also clarify requirements for conducting lease operations and revise procedures concerning monitoring operator compliance with all applicable terms and conditions of leasing. The revised regulations will apply to operations on both existing and future leases.","document_number":"2026-01655","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/28/2026-01655/oil-and-gas-resources","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-28/pdf/2026-01655.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-01655.pdf?1769521512","publication_date":"2026-01-28","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE","name":"Agriculture Department","id":12,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/agriculture-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/12","parent_id":null,"slug":"agriculture-department"},{"raw_name":"Forest Service","name":"Forest Service","id":209,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/forest-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/209","parent_id":12,"slug":"forest-service"}],"excerpts":"process” and supported clarifications to an <span class=\"match\">operator's</span> remedial and appeal rights.\n \n \n Agency Response: \n As in our response to the previous comment, the Department expects the inspection and <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> protocols in the proposed regulation will result in better <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> administration.\n \n \n 44. \n Comment: \n Comments state that the proposed revisions to section 228.112 should not allow <span class=\"match\">operators</span> to request extensions of <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> deadlines when noncompliance results from factors that are within the <span class=\"match\">operator's</span> control.\n \n \n Agency Response: \n Noting"},{"title":"Montana Regulatory Program/Reclamation Plan","type":"Rule","abstract":"We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are approving, in part, an amendment to the Montana regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). During the 2019 legislative session, Montana updated its Montana Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act codified in the Montana Code Annotated. Accordingly, Montana submitted this amendment to OSMRE on its own initiative. The amendment requires a permit applicant's compliance information to be updated and approved if a bankruptcy or reorganization results in a change of ownership for the applicant. Furthermore, the amendment requires permit owners to provide financial assurance for employee pensions. Lastly, the amendment makes a typographical correction.","document_number":"2024-26781","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/19/2024-26781/montana-regulatory-programreclamation-plan","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-19/pdf/2024-26781.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-26781.pdf?1731937524","publication_date":"2024-11-19","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR","name":"Interior Department","id":253,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/interior-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/253","parent_id":null,"slug":"interior-department"},{"raw_name":"Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement","name":"Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office","id":480,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/surface-mining-reclamation-and-enforcement-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/480","parent_id":253,"slug":"surface-mining-reclamation-and-enforcement-office"}],"excerpts":"Accordingly, Montana submitted this amendment to OSMRE on its own initiative. The amendment requires a permit applicant's <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> information to be updated and approved if a bankruptcy or reorganization results in \n \n a change of ownership for the applicant. Furthermore, the amendment requires permit <span class=\"match\">owners</span> to provide financial assurance for employee pensions. Lastly, the amendment makes a typographical correction.\n \n \n \n <span class=\"match\">DATES</span>: \n The effective date is December 19, 2024. \n \n \n FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: \n \n Jeffrey Fleischman, Field Office"},{"title":"Pacific Alternating Current Intertie Point-to-Point Transmission Service-Rate Order No. WAPA-211","type":"Notice","abstract":"The formula rates for the Sierra Nevada (SN) region Pacific Alternating Current Intertie (PACI) point-to-point transmission service have been confirmed, approved, and placed into effect on an interim basis (Provisional Formula Rates). These new formula rates supersede rates for short-term sales on the PACI, PACI-T4 REV, PACI-T5 REV and PACI DLAP-T6 (approved under Delegation Order No. S3-DEL-WAPA1-2023, Section 1.4.B). There are no changes from the existing formula rates for these services, and there are no material changes aside from updating the effective dates.","document_number":"2026-01329","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/26/2026-01329/pacific-alternating-current-intertie-point-to-point-transmission-service-rate-order-no-wapa-211","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-26/pdf/2026-01329.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-01329.pdf?1769175909","publication_date":"2026-01-26","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"},{"raw_name":"Western Area Power Administration","name":"Western Area Power Administration","id":525,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/western-area-power-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/525","parent_id":136,"slug":"western-area-power-administration"}],"excerpts":"Members/entities of BANC may in turn provide transmission service to customers.\n \n \n California Independent System <span class=\"match\">Operator</span> (CAISO): \n As defined in WAPA's Tariff, is the California Independent System <span class=\"match\">Operator</span> Corporation. A state-chartered, California, non-profit public benefit corporation that operates the transmission facilities of all CAISO participating transmission <span class=\"match\">owners</span> and dispatches certain generating units and loads. CAISO is the Market <span class=\"match\">Operator</span> for the Energy Imbalance Market.\n \n \n Capacity: \n As defined in WAPA's 2025 Power Marketing Plan, is the"},{"title":"Notice of Availability of Guidance and Application for Hydroelectric Production Incentives","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice of updated guidance for the Energy Policy Act of 2005 Hydroelectric Production Incentives. The guidance describes the hydroelectric production incentive payment requirements and explains the type of information that owners or authorized operators of qualified hydroelectric facilities must provide DOE when applying for hydroelectric production incentive payments. The hydroelectric production incentive payments are a benefit available for electric energy generated and sold for a specified 10-year period as authorized under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. In the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, DOE received $125 million to support this hydroelectric production incentive. At this time, DOE is only accepting applications from owners and authorized operators of qualified hydroelectric facilities for hydroelectricity generated and sold in calendar year 2023.","document_number":"2024-05096","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/03/14/2024-05096/notice-of-availability-of-guidance-and-application-for-hydroelectric-production-incentives","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-03-14/pdf/2024-05096.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-05096.pdf?1710333912","publication_date":"2024-03-14","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"}],"excerpts":"information that <span class=\"match\">owners</span> or authorized <span class=\"match\">operators</span> of qualified hydroelectric facilities must provide DOE when applying for hydroelectric production incentive payments. The hydroelectric production incentive payments are a benefit available for electric energy generated and sold for a specified 10-year period as authorized under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. In the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, DOE received $125 million to support this hydroelectric production incentive. At this time, DOE is only accepting applications from <span class=\"match\">owners</span> and authorized"},{"title":"Allocation of Spectrum for Non-Federal Space Launch Operations; Federal Earth Stations Communicating With Non-Federal Fixed Satellite Service Space Stations; and Federal Space Station Use of the 399.9-400.05 MHz Band","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopts a new secondary allocation in the 2025-2110 MHz band for non-Federal space operations, removes the restriction on use of the 2200-2290 MHz secondary non-Federal space operation allocation to four specific sub-channels to make the entire 2200-2290 MHz band available, adds a non-Federal secondary mobile allocation to the 2200- 2290 MHz band, and adopts licensing and technical rules for space launch operations. Additionally, the Commission amends the allocation for the 399.9-400.05 MHz band to permit the deployment of Federal space stations.","document_number":"2024-16638","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/05/2024-16638/allocation-of-spectrum-for-non-federal-space-launch-operations-federal-earth-stations-communicating","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-08-05/pdf/2024-16638.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-16638.pdf?1722602712","publication_date":"2024-08-05","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":"provide <span class=\"match\">non-Federal</span> space launch <span class=\"match\">operators</span> access to both bands on a shared, non-exclusive basis. The Commission understands that these allocations will be used by space launch <span class=\"match\">operators</span> to conduct telemetry, tracking, and command operations of launch vehicles during pre-launch testing and space launch operations and that they will more than often be working with the same launch site <span class=\"match\">operators</span> given the finite number of suitable launch sites. As the Commission noted in the \n FNPRM, \n given the potential for many different launch vehicle <span class=\"match\">operators</span> to"},{"title":"Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This action would implement section 2209, of the FAA Extension, Safety and Security Act of 2016, by establishing a process for operators and proprietors of certain fixed site facilities to request and maintain an unmanned aircraft flight restriction. The proposal also establishes requirements for applicants to demonstrate the unmanned aircraft flight restriction is necessary for: aviation safety, protection of people and property on the ground, national security, or homeland security. Lastly, the proposal identifies the types of operations that are allowed in the unmanned aircraft flight restriction UAFR.","document_number":"2026-08943","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/06/2026-08943/designation-restrict-the-operation-of-unmanned-aircraft-in-close-proximity-to-a-fixed-site-facility","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-06/pdf/2026-08943.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08943.pdf?1777985132","publication_date":"2026-05-06","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":"1000 feet AGL). Many unmanned aircraft <span class=\"match\">operators</span> seek an exemption from that provision to allow operations below that minimum safe altitude. If granted, the exemption would include conditions and limitations for those operations. Regardless, the part 91 <span class=\"match\">operator</span> would remain subject to the UAFR, including the altitude ceiling. \n The relevant difference between part 91 <span class=\"match\">operators</span> and the other <span class=\"match\">operators</span> is that under certain conditions, the part 91 unmanned aircraft could fly over the UAFR when the other <span class=\"match\">operators</span> could not. For example, if a UAFR ceiling"}]}