{"description":"Documents matching 'comprehensive scalable assessment mechanism ensure'","count":6573,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=comprehensive+scalable+assessment+mechanism+ensure&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Comprehensive Centers Program","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Department of Education (Department) announces final priorities, requirements, and definitions under the Comprehensive Centers (CC) Program, Assistance Listing Numbers (ALNs) 84.283B and 84.283D. We may use one or more of these priorities, requirements, and definitions for competitions in fiscal year (FY) 2026 and later years. These final priorities, requirements, and definitions are intended to redesign the CC program to better meet its statutory purpose to provide high-quality capacity-building services to State, regional, and local educational agencies and schools that improve educational opportunities and outcomes, close achievement gaps, and improve the quality of instruction for all students.","document_number":"2026-09203","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/08/2026-09203/comprehensive-centers-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-08/pdf/2026-09203.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-09203.pdf?1778157921","publication_date":"2026-05-08","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":"National Center to conduct and maintain biennial <span class=\"match\">comprehensive</span> capacity <span class=\"match\">assessments</span> of SEAs to assist Regional and Content Centers in developing differentiated support based on State capacities for strategic planning, evidence use, organizational learning, data infrastructure, and talent management dimensions.\n \n \n Discussion: \n We appreciate the commenter's suggestions regarding how to address variations in State agency capacities and agree it would be appropriate for the National Center to create <span class=\"match\">assessments</span> to assist in identifying SEA needs related"},{"title":"Notice of Request for Information; Accelerating the American Scientific Enterprise","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) requests input from all interested parties on Federal policy updates that aim to accelerate the American scientific enterprise, enable groundbreaking discoveries, and ensure that scientific progress and technological innovation benefit all Americans. Through this Request for Information (RFI), OSTP seeks input from academia; private sector organizations; industry groups; state, local, and tribal governments; and other stakeholders regarding priorities for strengthening the science and technology (S&T) ecosystem to support both the expansion of scientific knowledge and the mechanisms to transition these discoveries into the marketplace. This RFI will inform the formulation of Executive branch efforts to advance and maintain U.S. S&T leadership.","document_number":"2025-21150","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/26/2025-21150/notice-of-request-for-information-accelerating-the-american-scientific-enterprise","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-11-26/pdf/2025-21150.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-21150.pdf?1764078321","publication_date":"2025-11-26","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY","name":"Science and Technology Policy Office","id":464,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/science-and-technology-policy-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/464","parent_id":null,"slug":"science-and-technology-policy-office"}],"excerpts":"include new scientific opportunities, intensifying global competition, and evidence that traditional approaches to research could be greatly improved, call for a <span class=\"match\">comprehensive</span> <span class=\"match\">assessment</span> of how the Federal government prioritizes and structures scientific research. \n Specifically, OSTP invites responses to one or more of the following questions: \n (i) What policy changes to Federal funding <span class=\"match\">mechanisms</span>, procurement processes, or partnership authorities would enable stronger public-private collaboration and allow America to tap into its vast private sector"},{"title":"Request for Information; Feedback on Redesigning the Institute of Education Sciences (IES)","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 established the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) as the research, evaluation, and statistics arm of the U.S. Department of Education. IES is responsible for generating, disseminating, and promoting the use of rigorous evidence to improve education outcomes nationwide. IES is undertaking a comprehensive reexamination to ensure that its core functions-- research, statistics, evaluation, and dissemination--are carried out in ways that maximize relevance, timeliness, and usability for the education stakeholders who rely on them. Specifically, the goal is to ensure that IES' high-quality work is translated in ways that inform teacher and practitioner practice and has a meaningful, positive impact on students' academic achievement and other outcomes. Through this RFI, we seek public input on how IES can modernize its programs, processes, and priorities to better serve the needs of the field and American students.","document_number":"2025-18608","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/25/2025-18608/request-for-information-feedback-on-redesigning-the-institute-of-education-sciences-ies","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-25/pdf/2025-18608.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-18608.pdf?1758717919","publication_date":"2025-09-25","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":"responsible for generating, disseminating, and promoting the use of rigorous evidence to improve education outcomes nationwide. IES is undertaking a <span class=\"match\">comprehensive</span> reexamination to <span class=\"match\">ensure</span> that its core functions—research, statistics, evaluation, and dissemination—are carried out in ways that maximize relevance, timeliness, and usability for the education stakeholders who rely on them. Specifically, the goal is to <span class=\"match\">ensure</span> that IES' high-quality work is translated in ways that inform teacher and practitioner practice and has a meaningful, positive impact on students'"},{"title":"Announcement of the Intent To Award a Sole-Source Cooperative Agreement to the Welcoming Initiative for Newcomers in San Diego, CA","type":"Notice","abstract":"ACF, Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) announces the intent to award a single-source cooperative agreement in the amount of up to $1,000,000 to the Welcoming Initiative for Newcomers (WIN) in San Diego, CA to conduct a baseline assessment of state readiness and capacity to implement a state-centered refugee resettlement framework under the Program of Initial Resettlement. The purpose is to empower states with the tools and insights needed to take control of their refugee resettlement recommendations. This nationwide baseline assessment will strengthen each state's capacity to implement a state- centered refugee resettlement framework and will include a nationwide baseline assessment of state readiness and capacity, including a nationwide readiness map, state capacity catalog, and implementation roadmap. The baseline will also include state-specific labor force shortages and corresponding industries.","document_number":"2025-23961","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/30/2025-23961/announcement-of-the-intent-to-award-a-sole-source-cooperative-agreement-to-the-welcoming-initiative","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-30/pdf/2025-23961.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-23961.pdf?1767015914","publication_date":"2025-12-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"},{"raw_name":"Administration for Children and Families","name":"Children and Families Administration","id":49,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/children-and-families-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/49","parent_id":221,"slug":"children-and-families-administration"}],"excerpts":"in labor market analysis, credential transferability, economic inclusion, and large-<span class=\"match\">scale</span> <span class=\"match\">assessment</span> design. These qualifications position WIN to rapidly engage state partners and produce a <span class=\"match\">comprehensive</span> readiness <span class=\"match\">assessment</span> within the required timeframes. \n This initiative is intended to support state and local preparedness in advance of PIR implementation by strengthening data readiness, capacity analysis, and systems alignment. The <span class=\"match\">assessment</span> will help <span class=\"match\">ensure</span> that state recommendations reflect local conditions and that placement decisions account"},{"title":"Posting of Informational Video: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Office of the Department of Defense Chief Information Officer (DoD CIO) has released an informational video to provide the public with an overview of the proposed rule for DoD's updated Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program, which was published in the Federal Register on December 26, 2023 for public comment. The proposed rule establishes requirements for a comprehensive and scalable assessment mechanism to ensure defense contractors and subcontractors have, as part of the CMMC Program, implemented required existing security requirements for Federal Contract Information and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and adds new CUI security requirements for certain priority programs. This document announces that a video file containing an overview briefing of the CMMC proposed rule, presented by leadership and staff from the Office of the DoD Deputy CIO for Cybersecurity, was posted on the internet on February 14, 2024.","document_number":"2024-03460","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/02/21/2024-03460/posting-of-informational-video-cybersecurity-maturity-model-certification-cmmc-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-02-21/pdf/2024-03460.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-03460.pdf?1708436722","publication_date":"2024-02-21","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE","name":"Defense Department","id":103,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/defense-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/103","parent_id":null,"slug":"defense-department"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Secretary"}],"excerpts":"an overview of the proposed rule for DoD's updated Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program, which was published in the \n Federal Register \n on December 26, 2023 for public comment. The proposed rule establishes requirements for a <span class=\"match\">comprehensive</span> and <span class=\"match\">scalable</span> <span class=\"match\">assessment</span> <span class=\"match\">mechanism</span> to <span class=\"match\">ensure</span> defense contractors and subcontractors have, as part of the CMMC Program, implemented required existing security requirements for Federal Contract Information and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and adds new CUI security requirements for"},{"title":"Enhancement of Emerging Growth Company Accommodations and Simplification of Filer Status for Reporting Companies","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Securities and Exchange Commission (\"Commission\") proposes amendments to streamline filer statuses for Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (\"Exchange Act\") reporting companies into two primary categories: large accelerated filers and non-accelerated filers. The Commission further proposes to raise the threshold and seasoning requirements for large accelerated filer status and extend certain existing accommodations and scaled disclosures, including those for smaller reporting companies and emerging growth companies, to all non-accelerated filers, while continuing to require compliance with non-scaled disclosure from large accelerated filers. The Commission also proposes to extend the deadlines to file periodic reports for the smallest non-accelerated filers, as measured by total assets. Finally, the Commission also proposes to update the rules that define which issuers are considered small entities for purposes of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (\"RFA\").","document_number":"2026-10222","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/21/2026-10222/enhancement-of-emerging-growth-company-accommodations-and-simplification-of-filer-status-for","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-21/pdf/2026-10222.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10222.pdf?1779281120","publication_date":"2026-05-21","agencies":[{"raw_name":"SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION","name":"Securities and Exchange Commission","id":466,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/securities-and-exchange-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/466","parent_id":null,"slug":"securities-and-exchange-commission"}],"excerpts":"to complete such <span class=\"match\">assessment</span> as of any date between January 15 and December 30, 2027. \n A registrant that qualifies as an NAF after its initial filer status <span class=\"match\">assessment</span> can avail itself of the <span class=\"match\">scaling</span> and other accommodations available to NAFs in its next Securities Act or Exchange Act filing made after the <span class=\"match\">assessment</span> is completed. A registrant that meets the proposed SNF requirements could avail itself of the filing deadlines available to SNFs in its next Form 10-Q or Form 10-K filing made after the initial filer status <span class=\"match\">assessment</span> is completed. \n"},{"title":"System Safety Assessments","type":"Rule","abstract":"The FAA is amending certain airworthiness regulations to standardize the criteria for conducting safety assessments for systems, including flight controls and powerplants, installed on transport category airplanes. With this action, the FAA seeks to reduce risk associated with airplane accidents and incidents that have occurred in service, and reduce risk associated with new technology in flight control systems. The intended effect of this rulemaking is to improve aviation safety by making system safety assessment (SSA) certification requirements more comprehensive and consistent.","document_number":"2024-18511","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/27/2024-18511/system-safety-assessments","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-08-27/pdf/2024-18511.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-18511.pdf?1724676312","publication_date":"2024-08-27","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":"standardize the criteria for conducting safety <span class=\"match\">assessments</span> for systems, including flight controls and powerplants, installed on transport category airplanes. With this action, the FAA seeks to reduce risk associated with airplane accidents and incidents that have occurred in service, and reduce risk associated with new technology in flight control systems. The intended effect of this rulemaking is to improve aviation safety by making system safety <span class=\"match\">assessment</span> (SSA) certification requirements more <span class=\"match\">comprehensive</span> and consistent. \n \n \n DATES: \n Effective September"},{"title":"Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This action proposes performance-based regulations to enable the design and operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) at low altitudes beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) and for third-party services, including UAS Traffic Management (UTM), that support these operations. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 directs the development of this proposed rule. This proposed rule is necessary to support the integration of UAS into the national airspace system (NAS). This proposed rule is intended to provide a predictable and clear pathway for safe, routine, and scalable UAS operations that include package delivery, agriculture, aerial surveying, civic interest, operations training, demonstration, recreation, and flight testing. TSA proposes to make complementary changes to its regulations to ensure it can continue to impose security measures on these operations under its current regulatory structure for civil aviation.","document_number":"2025-14992","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/07/2025-14992/normalizing-unmanned-aircraft-systems-beyond-visual-line-of-sight-operations","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-07/pdf/2025-14992.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-14992.pdf?1754484350","publication_date":"2025-08-07","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"},{"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":"Transportation Security Administration","name":"Transportation Security Administration","id":494,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-security-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/494","parent_id":227,"slug":"transportation-security-administration"}],"excerpts":"Certificate \n SARPS—Standards and Recommended Practices \n SBA—Small Business Administration \n SDSP—Supplemental Data Service Provider \n SMS—Safety Management System \n SOH—State of Health \n SORA—Specific Operations Risk <span class=\"match\">Assessment</span> \n SPSO—Service Provider Standard Order \n SRA—Safety Risk <span class=\"match\">Assessment</span> \n STA—Security Threat <span class=\"match\">Assessment</span> \n STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics \n sUAS—Small UAS \n SUI—Simplified User Interaction \n sXu—System X for sUAS \n TAF—Terminal Area Forecast \n TRACON—Terminal Radar Approach Control \n TSA—Transportation"},{"title":"Medicaid Program; Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule takes a comprehensive approach to improving access to care, quality and health outcomes, and better addressing health equity issues in the Medicaid program across fee-for-service (FFS), managed care delivery systems, and in home and community-based services (HCBS) programs. These improvements increase transparency and accountability, standardize data and monitoring, and create opportunities for States to promote active beneficiary engagement in their Medicaid programs, with the goal of improving access to care.","document_number":"2024-08363","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/10/2024-08363/medicaid-program-ensuring-access-to-medicaid-services","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-10/pdf/2024-08363.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-08363.pdf?1714143731","publication_date":"2024-05-10","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"},{"raw_name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","id":45,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/45","parent_id":221,"slug":"centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services"}],"excerpts":"report, “<span class=\"match\">Ensuring</span> Beneficiary Health and Safety in Group Homes Through State Implementation of <span class=\"match\">Comprehensive</span> Compliance Oversight,” \n 63 \n \n (referred to as the Joint Report, developed by ACL, OCR, and the OIG), found systemic problems with health and safety policies and procedures being followed in group homes and that failure to comply with these policies and procedures left beneficiaries in group homes at risk of serious harm.\n \n \n \n 63 \n  <span class=\"match\">Ensuring</span> Beneficiary Health and Safety in Group Homes Through State Implementation of <span class=\"match\">Comprehensive</span> Compliance"},{"title":"EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022; Ensuring the Integrity of the EB-5 Program; Automatic Revocation of Petitions for Immigrant Classification","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This proposed rule would implement the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA), which the President signed on March 15, 2022. The RIA substantially reforms and adds significant integrity provisions to the employment-based, fifth preference (EB-5) visa category for alien investors and the associated Regional Center Program. In general, under the EB-5 program, aliens are eligible to apply for lawful permanent resident status in the United States if they make the necessary investment in a new commercial enterprise in the United States and create 10 permanent full-time jobs for qualified U.S. workers.","document_number":"2026-13392","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/02/2026-13392/eb-5-reform-and-integrity-act-of-2022-ensuring-the-integrity-of-the-eb-5-program-automatic","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-02/pdf/2026-13392.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13392.pdf?1782909918","publication_date":"2026-07-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"}],"excerpts":"detail provided in the <span class=\"match\">ensuring</span> analysis. \n BILLING CODE 9111-97-P \n \n EP02JY26.017 \n \n \n \n EP02JY26.018 \n \n \n \n EP02JY26.019 \n \n \n \n EP02JY26.020 \n \n \n \n EP02JY26.021 \n \n In addition to the summary of potential impacts elucidated in Table 3, DHS offers the OMB A-4 accounting statement in Table 2. \n \n EP02JY26.022 \n \n \n \n EP02JY26.023 \n \n \n \n EP02JY26.024 \n \n \n \n EP02JY26.025 \n \n BILLING CODE 9111-97-C \n <span class=\"match\">Comprehensive</span> details aligned to the impacts summarized here are provided in the accompanying regulatory impact <span class=\"match\">assessment</span>. \n III. Background and"},{"title":"Concept Release on Consolidated Audit Trail and Other Audit Trails and Data Sources","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Securities and Exchange Commission (the \"Commission\") is publishing this concept release to solicit comments in support of a comprehensive review of the Consolidated Audit Trail and other audit trails and related data sources currently used in the regulation of U.S. securities markets, including comments regarding the funding mechanisms for these audit trails and/or related data sources. There have been several developments since the Commission last evaluated the scope and sufficiency of these audit trails and related data sources. These developments have prompted the Commission to consider whether changes should be made to the rules and regulations governing existing audit trails and related data sources to better respond to and reflect current market conditions; demonstrated regulatory needs; civil liberty, privacy, and confidentiality concerns; cost-efficient technology solutions; and cybersecurity considerations.","document_number":"2026-07651","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/20/2026-07651/concept-release-on-consolidated-audit-trail-and-other-audit-trails-and-data-sources","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-20/pdf/2026-07651.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-07651.pdf?1776429917","publication_date":"2026-04-20","agencies":[{"raw_name":"SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION","name":"Securities and Exchange Commission","id":466,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/securities-and-exchange-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/466","parent_id":null,"slug":"securities-and-exchange-commission"}],"excerpts":"request for comments. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n \n The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) is publishing this concept release to solicit comments in support of a <span class=\"match\">comprehensive</span> review of the Consolidated Audit Trail and other audit trails and related data sources currently used in the regulation of U.S. \n \n securities markets, including comments regarding the funding <span class=\"match\">mechanisms</span> for these audit trails and/or related data sources. There have been several developments since the Commission last evaluated the scope and sufficiency of these audit trails"},{"title":"Applications for New Awards; Comprehensive Literacy State Development","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Department of Education (Department) is issuing a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2024 for the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) program, Assistance Listing Number 84.371C. This notice relates to the approved information collection under OMB control number 1894-0006.","document_number":"2024-08578","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/23/2024-08578/applications-for-new-awards-comprehensive-literacy-state-development","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-04-23/pdf/2024-08578.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-08578.pdf?1713789917","publication_date":"2024-04-23","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":"use language with peers and adults in order to develop language skills, including developing vocabulary; \n (g) Includes frequent practice of reading and writing strategies; \n (h) Uses age-appropriate, valid, and reliable screening <span class=\"match\">assessments</span>, diagnostic <span class=\"match\">assessments</span>, formative <span class=\"match\">assessment</span> processes, and summative <span class=\"match\">assessments</span> to identify a child's learning needs, to inform instruction, and to monitor the child's progress and the effects of instruction; \n (i) Uses strategies to enhance children's motivation to read and write and children's engagement"},{"title":"Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"DoD is proposing to establish requirements for a comprehensive and scalable assessment mechanism to ensure defense contractors and subcontractors have, as part of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program, implemented required security measures to expand application of existing security requirements for Federal Contract Information (FCI) and add new Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) security requirements for certain priority programs. DoD currently requires covered defense contractors and subcontractors to implement the security protections set forth in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 Rev 2 to provide adequate security for sensitive unclassified DoD information that is processed, stored, or transmitted on contractor information systems and to document their implementation status, including any plans of action for any NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 requirement not yet implemented, in a System Security Plan (SSP). The CMMC Program provides the Department the mechanism needed to verify that a defense contractor or subcontractor has implemented the security requirements at each CMMC Level and is maintaining that status across the contract period of performance, as required.","document_number":"2023-27280","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/12/26/2023-27280/cybersecurity-maturity-model-certification-cmmc-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-12-26/pdf/2023-27280.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-27280.pdf?1703252717","publication_date":"2023-12-26","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE","name":"Defense Department","id":103,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/defense-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/103","parent_id":null,"slug":"defense-department"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Secretary"}],"excerpts":"Accreditation Body \n • <span class=\"match\">Assessment</span> \n • Self-<span class=\"match\">Assessment</span> \n • CMMC Level 2 Certification <span class=\"match\">Assessment</span> \n • CMMC Level 3 Certification <span class=\"match\">Assessment</span> \n • <span class=\"match\">Assessment</span> Findings Report \n • <span class=\"match\">Assessment</span> Team \n • Asset Categories \n • Authorized \n • CMMC <span class=\"match\">Assessment</span> and Certification Ecosystem \n • CMMC <span class=\"match\">Assessment</span> Scope \n • CMMC Assessor and Instructor Certification Organization (CAICO) \n • CMMC instantiation of eMASS \n • CMMC Level 1 Self-<span class=\"match\">Assessment</span> \n • CMMC Level 2 Conditional Certification <span class=\"match\">Assessment</span> \n • CMMC Level 2 Conditional Self-<span class=\"match\">Assessment</span> \n • CMMC Level 2 Final"},{"title":"Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Notice of 12-Month Finding on a Petition To List the Washington Coast Chinook Salmon Evolutionarily Significant Unit as Threatened or Endangered Under the Endangered Species Act","type":"Notice","abstract":"NMFS has completed a comprehensive status review of the Washington Coast (WC) Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) Evolutionarily Significant Unit (ESU) in response to a petition to list this species as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and to designate critical habitat concurrently with the listing. Based on the best scientific and commercial information available, including the status review report, and after considering efforts being made to protect the species, NMFS has determined that the WC Chinook salmon ESU does not warrant listing.","document_number":"2026-03292","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/19/2026-03292/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-notice-of-12-month-finding-on-a-petition-to-list-the","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-19/pdf/2026-03292.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-03292.pdf?1771362911","publication_date":"2026-02-19","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":"summer-run program in the Sol Duc River. \n <span class=\"match\">Assessment</span> of Extinction Risk \n The SRT synthesized the best scientific and commercial information data available regarding the ESU status, which includes information regarding life history, demographic trends, and susceptibility to threats, and evaluated the extinction risk for the WC Chinook salmon ESU. The SRT included in its <span class=\"match\">assessment</span> an evaluation of the likely effects of hatchery-origin fish on the viability of the ESU. The SRT's extinction risk <span class=\"match\">assessment</span> reflects the SRT's professional scientific"},{"title":"Public Protective Actions During a General Emergency","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will consider in its rulemaking process issues raised in a petition for rulemaking (PRM), PRM-50-123, submitted by Thomas McKenna. The petitioner requested that the NRC amend its regulations to ensure protective actions in the event of a general emergency will likely do more good than harm.","document_number":"2025-13606","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/21/2025-13606/public-protective-actions-during-a-general-emergency","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-21/pdf/2025-13606.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-13606.pdf?1752842711","publication_date":"2025-07-21","agencies":[{"raw_name":"NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION","name":"Nuclear Regulatory Commission","id":383,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/nuclear-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/383","parent_id":null,"slug":"nuclear-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"a comment stating that the Commission should consider the insights identified in the petition. For example, the petitioner noted that, in incident response dose <span class=\"match\">assessment</span>, protective actions should never be recommended based on worst case conservative dose <span class=\"match\">assessments</span>. The comment stated that the petitioner showed the harm that can occur from basing PARs on worst case dose <span class=\"match\">assessments</span>. Also, the EPA PAGs are set at levels well below those that would cause harm from radiological exposure. As a result, basing PARs on more realistic dose projections"},{"title":"Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program","type":"Rule","abstract":"With this final rule, DoD establishes the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program in order to verify contractors have implemented required security measures necessary to safeguard Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The mechanisms discussed in this rule will allow the Department to confirm a defense contractor or subcontractor has implemented the security requirements for a specified CMMC level and is maintaining that status (meaning level and assessment type) across the contract period of performance. This rule will be updated as needed, using the appropriate rulemaking process, to address evolving cybersecurity standards, requirements, threats, and other relevant changes.","document_number":"2024-22905","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/15/2024-22905/cybersecurity-maturity-model-certification-cmmc-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-15/pdf/2024-22905.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-22905.pdf?1728650732","publication_date":"2024-10-15","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE","name":"Defense Department","id":103,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/defense-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/103","parent_id":null,"slug":"defense-department"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Secretary"}],"excerpts":"Program: \n • Accreditation \n • Accreditation Body \n • Affirming Official \n • <span class=\"match\">Assessment</span> \n • Level 1 self-<span class=\"match\">assessment</span> \n • Level 2 self-<span class=\"match\">assessment</span> \n • Level 2 certification <span class=\"match\">assessment</span> \n • Level 3 certification <span class=\"match\">assessment</span> \n • POA&amp;M closeout self-<span class=\"match\">assessment</span> \n • POA&amp;M closeout certification <span class=\"match\">assessment</span> \n • <span class=\"match\">Assessment</span> Findings Report \n • <span class=\"match\">Assessment</span> Team \n • Asset Categories \n • Authorized \n • Cloud Service Provider \n • CMMC <span class=\"match\">Assessment</span> and Certification Ecosystem \n • CMMC <span class=\"match\">Assessment</span> Scope \n • CMMC Assessor and Instructor Certification Organization (CAICO)"},{"title":"Endangered and Threatened Species; Notice of 12-Month Findings on a Petition To List the Tope Shark as Threatened or Endangered Under the Endangered Species Act and Proposed Listing of Two Distinct Population Segments of Tope Shark as Threatened","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"We, NMFS, have completed a comprehensive status review of the tope shark (Galeorhinus galeus) in response to a petition to list the species as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973. After reviewing the best scientific and commercial data available, we have determined that this species is comprised of six distinct population segments (DPSs) and that two, the Southern (So.) Africa and Southwest (SW) Atlantic DPSs, are likely to become in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of their ranges in the foreseeable future. Therefore, we propose to list the So. Africa and SW Atlantic DPSs as threatened species under the ESA. We have also determined that the remaining four DPSs--the Northeast (NE) Atlantic, NE Pacific, SW Pacific, and Southeast (SE) Pacific DPSs--do not meet the definition of a threatened or endangered species under section 4(a) of the ESA and therefore do not warrant listing under the ESA. We solicit information to inform the final listing determinations.","document_number":"2026-07294","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/15/2026-07294/endangered-and-threatened-species-notice-of-12-month-findings-on-a-petition-to-list-the-tope-shark","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-15/pdf/2026-07294.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-07294.pdf?1776170718","publication_date":"2026-04-15","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":"SW Atlantic DPS.\n \n \n Inadequacy of Existing Regulatory <span class=\"match\">Mechanisms</span> \n The inadequacy of existing regulatory <span class=\"match\">mechanisms</span> was assessed as posing a Moderate/High risk to the SW Atlantic DPS. Given that overutilization in commercial fisheries was identified as the primary threat to this DPS, the team's <span class=\"match\">assessment</span> of regulatory <span class=\"match\">mechanisms</span> was focused on a review of relevant fisheries management measures and their effectiveness. The team agreed that across the SW Atlantic region, regulatory <span class=\"match\">mechanisms</span> are inadequate to address the ongoing threat of overutilization"},{"title":"Extending the Compliance Deadline for the PFOA and PFOS Maximum Contaminant Levels","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this proposed rulemaking, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes a federal exemption, pursuant to Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) 1416(f) and 1450(a)(1), that will extend the dates of compliance with the Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) from April 26, 2029, to April 26, 2031, for those systems that submit a request. The Agency requests comment on this proposal, including the mechanisms through which the MCL compliance deadlines for PFOA and PFOS can be exempted, and has identified specific areas where public input will be helpful for the EPA in developing the final rule. In addition to seeking written input, the EPA will be holding a public hearing on July 7, 2026.","document_number":"2026-10086","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/20/2026-10086/extending-the-compliance-deadline-for-the-pfoa-and-pfos-maximum-contaminant-levels","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-20/pdf/2026-10086.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10086.pdf?1779194712","publication_date":"2026-05-20","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":"technologies not previously designated as BATs will become better understood and may become more widely available. Some of these emerging technologies have been demonstrated at the bench-<span class=\"match\">scale</span> but have not yet been proven at the full <span class=\"match\">scale</span> or are not yet commercially available (AWWA, 2023), while others have been, or are currently being, demonstrated at the full <span class=\"match\">scale</span> and providing more time will facilitate the identification of performance gaps so they can be better implemented. Examples of these promising technologies may include alternative sorbents"},{"title":"Proposed Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Comprehensive Centers Program","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education proposes priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria under the Comprehensive Centers Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.283B. The Assistant Secretary may use one or more of these priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria for competitions in fiscal year (FY) 2024 and later years. We intend to award grants to establish Comprehensive Centers that provide high- quality capacity-building services to State, regional, and local educational agencies and schools that improve educational opportunities and outcomes, close achievement gaps, and improve the quality of instruction for all students.","document_number":"2024-01257","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/01/23/2024-01257/proposed-priorities-requirements-definitions-and-selection-criteria-comprehensive-centers-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-01-23/pdf/2024-01257.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-01257.pdf?1705671929","publication_date":"2024-01-23","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":"need through the Content Centers. Such delineation would support a balance of responsiveness and coherent, coordinated, and efficient service delivery across <span class=\"match\">Comprehensive</span> Centers. \n National, Content, and Regional <span class=\"match\">Comprehensive</span> Centers \n Under the proposed priorities, the <span class=\"match\">Comprehensive</span> Centers would operate as a network comprised of National and Content Centers that identify and provide <span class=\"match\">scalable</span> solutions at the national level that can be replicated in States, and Regional Centers that serve as the entry point to the network and focus on providing"},{"title":"Designation of the Social Security Administration's Numerical Identification System (Numident) Into Do Not Pay","type":"Notice","abstract":"Pursuant to the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019 (PIIA) (31 U.S.C. 3351 et seq.), the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) operates the Do Not Pay Working System--a centralized portal through which agencies can search multiple databases to verify payment or award eligibility. Treasury, under a delegation from the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is authorized to designate new databases for inclusion in the Do Not Pay Working System. Treasury is issuing this Notice of Proposed Designation to provide the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed designation of the Social Security Administration's Numerical Identification System (Numident) to the Do Not Pay Working System.","document_number":"2026-02630","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/10/2026-02630/designation-of-the-social-security-administrations-numerical-identification-system-numident-into-do","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-10/pdf/2026-02630.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-02630.pdf?1770644719","publication_date":"2026-02-10","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY","name":"Treasury Department","id":497,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/treasury-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/497","parent_id":null,"slug":"treasury-department"}],"excerpts":"and supply chain security matters for all resource planning and management activities to <span class=\"match\">ensure</span> certain risks are appropriately managed.\n \n Treasury has primary responsibility for compliance with privacy restrictions and manages risks associated with the use of specific data to reduce improper payments for Do Not Pay users. Fiscal Service maintains a <span class=\"match\">comprehensive</span> privacy program and dedicates specialized privacy resources within the Do Not Pay program to <span class=\"match\">ensure</span> compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and privacy requirements"}]}