{"description":"Documents matching 'development structure documentation process standardization'","count":5271,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=development+structure+documentation+process+standardization&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Regulatory Capital Rules: Regulatory Capital and Standardized Approach for Risk-Weighted Assets","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation are proposing to modify certain aspects of the regulatory capital rule (the proposal). The proposal would revise the risk-based capital treatment of certain exposure categories under the standardized approach, focusing on improving the calibration and risk sensitivity of risk weights that are particularly material to covered banking organizations' lending activities. The proposal would also modify the definition of regulatory capital by removing the threshold- based deduction for mortgage servicing assets for all banking organizations subject to the regulatory capital rule, including banking organizations subject to the community bank leverage ratio framework. In addition, the proposal would require Category III and IV banking organizations to recognize most elements of accumulated other comprehensive income in their regulatory capital. The agencies are concurrently publishing a separate proposal, which would require Category I and II banking organizations to use a new framework to calculate risk-weighted assets, called the expanded risk-based approach and would allow other banking organizations to elect to use the expanded risk-based approach.","document_number":"2026-05960","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/27/2026-05960/regulatory-capital-rules-regulatory-capital-and-standardized-approach-for-risk-weighted-assets","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-27/pdf/2026-05960.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-05960.pdf?1774529110","publication_date":"2026-03-27","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"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Comptroller of the Currency","name":"Comptroller of the Currency","id":80,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/comptroller-of-the-currency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/80","parent_id":497,"slug":"comptroller-of-the-currency"},{"raw_name":"FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM","name":"Federal Reserve System","id":188,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-reserve-system","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/188","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-reserve-system"},{"raw_name":"FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION","name":"Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation","id":164,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-deposit-insurance-corporation","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/164","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-deposit-insurance-corporation"}],"excerpts":"III and IV banking organizations under the <span class=\"match\">standardized</span> approach? Should banking organizations that elect to adopt the expanded risk-based approach be subject to different AOCI transition provisions? If so, what alternative transition provisions would be appropriate, and why? \n \n III. Calculation of Risk-Weighted Assets Under the <span class=\"match\">Standardized</span> Approach \n \n Under the proposal, a covered banking organization would continue to follow the mechanics of the current capital rule for determining its <span class=\"match\">standardized</span> total risk-weighted assets.\n 24 \n \n Accordingly"},{"title":"Ensuring Consistent and Rigorous Standards for Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Programs","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposes to revise its Senior Executive Service (SES) Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) regulations to implement certain SES training and development requirements. The SES represents the Federal Government's leadership, composed of executive positions above the GS-15 level. SESCDPs serve as a crucial succession management tool for Federal agencies, designed to identify and prepare high-potential employees for future roles within the SES. These programs aim to cultivate leaders equipped with a government-wide perspective and the competencies necessary to tackle complex challenges.","document_number":"2025-23289","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/18/2025-23289/ensuring-consistent-and-rigorous-standards-for-senior-executive-service-candidate-development","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-18/pdf/2025-23289.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-23289.pdf?1765979128","publication_date":"2025-12-18","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT","name":"Personnel Management Office","id":406,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/personnel-management-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/406","parent_id":null,"slug":"personnel-management-office"}],"excerpts":"to establish programs for the systematic <span class=\"match\">development</span> of candidates for the SES and/or assist agencies in the establishment of such programs which meet OPM prescribed criteria.”\n \n \n \n 1 \n  OPM, \n “Hiring and Talent <span class=\"match\">Development</span> for the Senior Executive Service” \n (May 29, 2025), \n available at https://www.chcoc.gov/content/hiring-and-talent-<span class=\"match\">development</span>-senior-executive-service. \n \n \n Through the introduction of more stringent SESCDP certification requirements, OPM aims to enhance training and <span class=\"match\">development</span> for aspiring SES and accelerate the placement"},{"title":"Ensuring Consistent and Rigorous Standards for the Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Programs","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing a final rule to amend its Senior Executive Service (SES) Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) regulations to implement certain SES training and development requirements. The SES represents the Federal Government's leadership, composed of executive positions above the GS-15 level. SESCDPs serve as a crucial succession management tool for Federal agencies, designed to identify and prepare high-potential employees for future roles within the SES. These programs aim to cultivate leaders equipped with a governmentwide perspective and the competencies necessary to tackle complex challenges.","document_number":"2026-12811","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/25/2026-12811/ensuring-consistent-and-rigorous-standards-for-the-senior-executive-service-candidate-development","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-25/pdf/2026-12811.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12811.pdf?1782305114","publication_date":"2026-06-25","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT","name":"Personnel Management Office","id":406,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/personnel-management-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/406","parent_id":null,"slug":"personnel-management-office"}],"excerpts":"the systematic <span class=\"match\">development</span> of candidates for the SES and/or assist agencies in the establishment of such programs which meet OPM prescribed criteria.”\n \n \n \n 1 \n  OPM, “\n Hiring and Talent <span class=\"match\">Development</span> for the Senior Executive Service \n ” (May 29, 2025), \n available at https://www.opm.gov/chcoc/transmittals/2025/OPM%20SES%20Hiring%20Memo%205-29-2025%20FINAL.pdf. \n \n \n Through the introduction of more stringent SESCDP certification requirements, OPM aims to enhance training and <span class=\"match\">development</span> for aspiring SES and accelerate the <span class=\"match\">development</span> of well-prepared"},{"title":"Request for Information: Development of a Commercially Viable System-Centric Small Modular Reactor Concept for Deployment in the Marine Transportation System","type":"Notice","abstract":"MARAD is seeking information from the public to support the development of a U.S.-built scalable, repeatable, commercially viable, system-centric, small modular reactor (SMR) and their deployment within the marine transportation system. This Request for Information (RFI) for a single vessel or technology demonstration seeks public feedback on proficient system architecture, including liability frameworks, insurance pathways, port acceptance, workforce development, and standards integration for vessel deployment.","document_number":"2026-09070","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/07/2026-09070/request-for-information-development-of-a-commercially-viable-system-centric-small-modular-reactor","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-07/pdf/2026-09070.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-09070.pdf?1778071527","publication_date":"2026-05-07","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":"Maritime Administration","name":"Maritime Administration","id":282,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/maritime-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/282","parent_id":492,"slug":"maritime-administration"}],"excerpts":"integration across shipbuilding, operations, and logistics networks; \n \n • Support <span class=\"match\">development</span> of commercially viable propulsion choices driven by lifecycle economics;\n \n \n • Inform governance <span class=\"match\">structures</span> enabling scalable replication of SMR-powered vessels; and \n • What lessons can be learned from the <span class=\"match\">development</span> and construction of nuclear-powered vessels that could inform us how a commercial nuclear-powered vessel could be economically viable. \n 2. Notional <span class=\"match\">Development</span> Roadmap \n The following progressive framework is provided solely to support industry"},{"title":"Development of Guidance for Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Fueling Infrastructure Deployment Under the Clean School Bus Funding Programs","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning a new funding opportunity under the Clean School Bus (CSB) Program to encourage broad participation and fleet turnover by providing school districts with greater choice in school bus technology while strengthening oversight and compliance. To support the development of this new funding opportunity, the EPA invites public comments to inform the Agency's understanding of the availability of alternative fuels and associated technologies in the medium- and heavy-duty school bus sector. The EPA is committed to ensuring that all technologies covered by the definition of \"clean school bus\" in 42 U.S.C. 16091(a)(3) are included in a new funding opportunity later this year. In addition to seeking information on available alternative fuels and buses for the upcoming funding opportunity, the EPA is also seeking information from the public on additional ways the Agency can further safeguard taxpayer dollars. The EPA conducted a programmatic review of the previous CSB funding rounds and identified areas for enhanced controls. The EPA is interested in identifying additional ways to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse within the CSB Program and is requesting comment to ensure that the Agency has the most comprehensive information available regarding robust oversight and compliance.","document_number":"2026-03351","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/20/2026-03351/development-of-guidance-for-alternative-fuel-vehicles-and-fueling-infrastructure-deployment-under","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-20/pdf/2026-03351.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-03351.pdf?1771508712","publication_date":"2026-02-20","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":"practices, compliance performance, and internal control <span class=\"match\">structures</span>. The EPA has significant concerns after discovering several weaknesses and vulnerabilities. These include inconsistent <span class=\"match\">documentation</span> and recordkeeping among some awardees, instances of incomplete adherence to reporting and award conditions, improper or premature drawdowns of funds, and insufficient internal by certain awardees, including some for-profit recipients. The EPA also identified areas where verification <span class=\"match\">processes</span> related to vehicle scrappage, deployment, and operational"},{"title":"Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; FMVSS No. 305a Electric-Powered Vehicles: Electric Powertrain Integrity Global Technical Regulation No. 20 Incorporation by Reference","type":"Rule","abstract":"Consistent with a Global Technical Regulation on electric vehicle safety, NHTSA is establishing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 305a to replace FMVSS No. 305, \"Electric-powered vehicles: Electrolyte spillage and electrical shock protection.\" Among other improvements, FMVSS No. 305a applies to light and heavy vehicles and includes performance requirements for the propulsion battery. NHTSA is also establishing a new regulation, part 561, \"Documentation for Electric-powered Vehicles,\" that requires manufacturers to compile risk mitigation documentation and to submit standardized emergency response information to assist first and second responders handling electric vehicles.","document_number":"2024-28707","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/20/2024-28707/federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-fmvss-no-305a-electric-powered-vehicles-electric-powertrain","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-20/pdf/2024-28707.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-28707.pdf?1734615913","publication_date":"2024-12-20","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"National Highway Traffic Safety Administration","name":"National Highway Traffic Safety Administration","id":345,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-highway-traffic-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/345","parent_id":492,"slug":"national-highway-traffic-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"complete the four <span class=\"match\">documentation</span> requirements (17 hours to complete the <span class=\"match\">documentation</span> for low temperature operation safety, 17 hours for the <span class=\"match\">documentation</span> about warning in the event of operational failure of REESS vehicle controls, 17 hours for the <span class=\"match\">documentation</span> for thermal event warning, and 33 hours for the <span class=\"match\">documentation</span> covering thermal runaway due to internal short in a single cell of the REESS). After this rule's effective date, all 205 vehicle models are expected to compile the necessary information to meet the four <span class=\"match\">documentation</span> requirements."},{"title":"Community Reinvestment Act: Simplified Strategic Plan Process for Community Banks","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC or agency) is proposing supplemental guidance on a simplified strategic plan process for community banks interested in requesting that the OCC evaluate their Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) performance under a strategic plan. The proposed simplified strategic plan process is designed to make the strategic plan option more accessible to and less burdensome for community banks.","document_number":"2025-23547","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/22/2025-23547/community-reinvestment-act-simplified-strategic-plan-process-for-community-banks","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-22/pdf/2025-23547.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-23547.pdf?1766151917","publication_date":"2025-12-22","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"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Comptroller of the Currency","name":"Comptroller of the Currency","id":80,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/comptroller-of-the-currency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/80","parent_id":497,"slug":"comptroller-of-the-currency"}],"excerpts":"Plan <span class=\"match\">Process</span> \n \n In addition to providing clearer guidance on the <span class=\"match\">development</span> of a proposed strategic plan, the simplified \n \n strategic plan <span class=\"match\">process</span> would provide community banks with a streamlined <span class=\"match\">process</span> for drafting proposed strategic plans and submitting those plans to the OCC for approval. This proposed simplified strategic plan <span class=\"match\">process</span> would reduce the complexity involved in developing a proposed strategic plan by improving transparency and leveraging tools and technology, as appropriate.\n \n \n First, the OCC would implement <span class=\"match\">process</span> improvements"},{"title":"Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"Section 214 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980, as amended (\"Section 214\"), prohibits the Secretary of HUD from making financial assistance available to persons other than United States citizens or certain categories of eligible noncitizens in HUD's public and specified assisted housing programs. This proposed rule would revise HUD's Section 214 implementing regulations to require the verification of U.S. citizenship or the eligible immigration status of all applicants and recipients of assistance under a covered program regardless of age. The proposed rule would also make prorated assistance a temporary condition pending verification of eligible status of all family members, where permitted by statute, as opposed to under HUD's current regulations where prorated assistance could continue indefinitely. These amendments would bring HUD's regulations into greater alignment with the wording and purpose of Section 214 and align with the current Administration's priorities and regulatory reform efforts.","document_number":"2026-03405","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/20/2026-03405/housing-and-community-development-act-of-1980-verification-of-eligible-status","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-20/pdf/2026-03405.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-03405.pdf?1771508718","publication_date":"2026-02-20","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT","name":"Housing and Urban Development Department","id":228,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/housing-and-urban-development-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/228","parent_id":null,"slug":"housing-and-urban-development-department"}],"excerpts":"program. For example, at the time of the writing of this proposed rule, SAVE cannot review or <span class=\"match\">process</span> birth certificates or U.S. passports, but can review or <span class=\"match\">process</span> naturalization and citizenship certificates. Therefore, two avenues are needed at the secondary verification step for cases involving U.S. citizenship or U.S. nationality: one that accounts for documents SAVE can review and <span class=\"match\">process</span>, and one that accounts for documents SAVE cannot review and <span class=\"match\">process</span> at this time. Additionally, SAVE is an evolving program with an evolving system which may"},{"title":"Notice of HUD Non-Vacant Loan Sales (HNVLS 2026-1)","type":"Notice","abstract":"This notice announces HUD's intention to offer approximately 2,500 home equity conversion mortgages (HECM, or reverse mortgage loans) secured by occupied properties with a loan balance of approximately $730 million. The sale will consist of due and payable Secretary-held reverse mortgage loans. The mortgage loans consist of first liens secured by real property that is occupied, where the borrower and any borrowing or non-borrowing spouse are deceased, and heirs have not come forward in the time elapsed. This initiative supports HUD's continued efforts to reduce financial risk to the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund and promote the efficient disposition of defaulted assets. Additional information regarding sale structure, loan pool composition, and bidding procedures will be provided in subsequent announcements. This notice also generally describes the bidding process for the sale and certain entities who are ineligible to bid. This is the second sale offering of its type and is scheduled for February 10, 2026.","document_number":"2026-01026","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/21/2026-01026/notice-of-hud-non-vacant-loan-sales-hnvls-2026-1","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-21/pdf/2026-01026.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-01026.pdf?1768916711","publication_date":"2026-01-21","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT","name":"Housing and Urban Development Department","id":228,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/housing-and-urban-development-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/228","parent_id":null,"slug":"housing-and-urban-development-department"}],"excerpts":"initiative supports HUD's continued efforts to reduce financial risk to the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund and promote the efficient disposition of defaulted assets. Additional information regarding sale <span class=\"match\">structure</span>, loan pool composition, and bidding procedures will be provided in subsequent announcements. This notice also generally describes the bidding <span class=\"match\">process</span> for the sale and certain entities who are ineligible to bid. This is the second sale offering of its type and is scheduled for February 10, 2026. \n \n \n DATES: \n \n For this sale action, the Bidder"},{"title":"Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; and Quality Reporting Programs; Including the Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting Program and Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality Program; Request for Information on Strengthening the Standardization and Comparability of Hospital Price Transparency (HPT) Data; Prior Authorization; Accrediting Organization (AO) Deeming for Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA); and Notices of Closure of Teaching Hospitals and Opportunities To Apply for Available Slots","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This proposed rule would revise the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and the Medicare Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) payment system for calendar year 2027 based on our continuing experience with these systems. We also describe the changes to the amounts and factors used to determine the payment rates for Medicare services paid under the OPPS and those paid under the ASC payment systems. In addition, this proposed rule would update and refine the requirements for the Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting Program and the Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality Reporting Program. There are no changes to the Rural Emergency Hospital Quality Reporting Program. We propose to expand the prior authorization requirement to include additional Botulinum Toxin Injection services. We also propose to implement certain provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, for off-campus outpatient departments of a provider. In addition, this proposed rule announces notices of closure of teaching hospitals and opportunities to apply for available slots. This rule also requests information regarding potential approaches to improve comparability and standardization, particularly for complex contracting methodologies, of the HPT information reported in machine- readable files and consumer-friendly displays. We propose hospital AOs with deeming authority to assess compliance with certain Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) administrative requirements during accreditation and reaccreditation surveys. Finally, we are soliciting comments on a potential separate payment under the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) for domestic procurement of personal protective equipment and essential medicines.","document_number":"2026-13656","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/07/2026-13656/medicare-program-hospital-outpatient-prospective-payment-and-ambulatory-surgical-center-payment","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-07/pdf/2026-13656.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13656.pdf?1782996328","publication_date":"2026-07-07","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":"narrative included with the supporting <span class=\"match\">documentation</span> under “Downloads” for this proposed rule (which is available via the internet on the CMS website at \n https://www.cms.gov/medicare/payment/prospective-payment-systems/hospital-outpatient/regulations-notices \n ), for estimating APC costs, we would <span class=\"match\">standardize</span> 60 percent of estimated claims costs for geographic area wage variation using the same FY 2027 pre-reclassified wage index that we use under the IPPS to <span class=\"match\">standardize</span> costs. This <span class=\"match\">standardization</span> <span class=\"match\">process</span> removes the effects of differences in area"},{"title":"Implementing Regulation for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA): Environmental Effects of the Department of Veterans Affairs Actions","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this interim final rule to amend its agency procedures for implementing the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Since VA last updated its NEPA regulations in 1989, Congress amended NEPA through the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, the Council on Environmental Quality rescinded its NEPA regulations, and substantial changes have occurred in VA's delivery of care and benefits to veterans. The revisions to VA's NEPA regulations improve the efficiency and quality of VA's NEPA process and align the NEPA process with decision-making across VA by more clearly focusing on the planning stages of VA actions, improving consistency in NEPA implementation throughout VA, updating the VA categorical exclusion list to reflect current VA activities, and complying with NEPA, as revised.","document_number":"2026-11973","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/15/2026-11973/implementing-regulation-for-national-environmental-policy-act-nepa-environmental-effects-of-the","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-15/pdf/2026-11973.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-11973.pdf?1781268314","publication_date":"2026-06-15","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS","name":"Veterans Affairs Department","id":520,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/veterans-affairs-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/520","parent_id":null,"slug":"veterans-affairs-department"}],"excerpts":"these projects in § 26.21 “Integrating NEPA with VA planning” to <span class=\"match\">standardize</span> NEPA analyses across VA and clarify the proper timing of the NEPA <span class=\"match\">process</span> together with VA decision-making for these activities. VA also adds an emphasis in § 26.21(a)(1) on beginning the NEPA <span class=\"match\">process</span> at the earliest reasonable time. Additionally, VA added a requirement in § 26.21(a)(2) for relevant NEPA documents, comments, and responses to accompany the proposal through existing agency review <span class=\"match\">processes</span>. \n The interim final rule includes a new § 26.22 “Determining the"},{"title":"Order No. 917; Filing Process and Data Collection for the Electric Quarterly Report","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission adopts eXtensible Business Reporting Language-Comma-Separated Values as the standard for filing the Electric Quarterly Report (EQR). In addition, the Commission amends its regulations to require Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators to produce reports containing market participant transaction data. The Commission also modifies and clarifies EQR reporting requirements. These changes are designed to update the data collection, improve data quality, increase market transparency, decrease the costs, over time, of preparing the necessary data for submission, and streamline compliance with any future changes to the filing requirements.","document_number":"2026-05709","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/24/2026-05709/order-no-917-filing-process-and-data-collection-for-the-electric-quarterly-report","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-24/pdf/2026-05709.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-05709.pdf?1774269913","publication_date":"2026-03-24","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":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"implementation will require sufficient time for developing, programming, and testing to ensure that the new <span class=\"match\">structure</span> works properly. CAISO also comments that the <span class=\"match\">process</span> must provide time to perform testing of the upload <span class=\"match\">process</span> into the Commission's system and validate that the <span class=\"match\">process</span> works as part of the implementation schedule.\n 44 \n \n Systrends recommends that the Commission allow sufficient time for <span class=\"match\">process</span> changes within utilities, software <span class=\"match\">development</span> by vendors, testing, and implementation following the publication of the final rule.\n 45 \n \n \n \n"},{"title":"Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking To File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions","type":"Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is amending its regulations governing the process by which U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) selects H-1B registrations for unique beneficiaries for filing of H-1B cap-subject petitions (or H-1B petitions for any year in which the registration requirement is suspended). Through this rule, DHS is implementing a weighted selection process that will generally favor the allocation of H-1B visas to higher-skilled and higher-paid aliens, while maintaining the opportunity for employers to secure H-1B workers at all wage levels, to better serve the congressional intent for the H-1B program. This rule will be effective in time for the FY 2027 registration season.","document_number":"2025-23853","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-29/pdf/2025-23853.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-23853.pdf?1766497516","publication_date":"2025-12-29","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"}],"excerpts":"that the weighted selection <span class=\"match\">process</span> finalized in this rule will complicate the H-1B registration selection <span class=\"match\">process</span> or make outcomes harder to understand. USCIS is fully prepared to implement the weighted selection <span class=\"match\">process</span> from an operational and technical perspective in time for the upcoming H-1B cap season. DHS believes that the public has received sufficient notice of the weighted selection <span class=\"match\">process</span> and that the parameters of the <span class=\"match\">process</span> have been made clear. \n \n Finally, DHS disagrees that the weighted selection <span class=\"match\">process</span> undermines trust in the H-1B"},{"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":"flown within a 400-foot radius of a <span class=\"match\">structure</span> to not fly higher than 400 feet above the <span class=\"match\">structure's</span> immediate uppermost limit when operating within the confines of a <span class=\"match\">structure</span>. This limitation has the same reasoning as the buffer of 500 feet from manned aircraft in that manned aircraft must generally maintain at least 500 feet from a <span class=\"match\">structure</span>. In addition, FAA would permit operations to exceed 400 feet AGL if necessary to avoid a collision. \n This prohibition against close operation near obstacles and <span class=\"match\">structures</span> is intended to mitigate the risk of"},{"title":"Funding Opportunities: Bond Guarantee Program, FY 2026; Notice of Guarantee Availability","type":"Notice","abstract":"This NOGA is published in connection with the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program, administered by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund), the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury). Through this NOGA, the CDFI Fund announces the availability of up to $500 million of Guarantee Authority in FY 2026 subject to Congressional authorization. This NOGA explains application submission and evaluation requirements and processes, and provides agency contacts and information on CDFI Bond Guarantee Program outreach. Parties interested in being approved for a Guarantee under the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program must submit Qualified Issuer Applications and Guarantee Applications for consideration in accordance with this NOGA. Capitalized terms used in this NOGA, and not defined elsewhere, are defined in the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program regulations (12 CFR 1808.102) and the CDFI Program regulations (12 CFR 1805.104).","document_number":"2026-13172","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/30/2026-13172/funding-opportunities-bond-guarantee-program-fy-2026-notice-of-guarantee-availability","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-30/pdf/2026-13172.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13172.pdf?1782737117","publication_date":"2026-06-30","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"},{"raw_name":"Community Development Financial Institutions Fund","name":"Community Development Financial Institutions Fund","id":78,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/community-development-financial-institutions-fund","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/78","parent_id":497,"slug":"community-development-financial-institutions-fund"}],"excerpts":"uninterrupted business operations. \n i. Pricing <span class=\"match\">structure</span>. The Qualified Issuer applicant must provide its proposed pricing <span class=\"match\">structure</span> for performing the duties of Qualified Issuer, including the pricing for the roles of Program Administrator and Servicer. Although the pricing <span class=\"match\">structure</span> and fees shall be decided by negotiation between market participants without interference or approval by the CDFI Fund, the CDFI Fund will evaluate whether the Qualified Issuer applicant's proposed pricing <span class=\"match\">structure</span> is feasible to carry out the responsibilities of"},{"title":"Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule amends DHS regulations to permanently increase the automatic extension period for expiring employment authorization and/or Employment Authorization Documents (Forms I-766 or EADs) for certain renewal applicants who have timely filed Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, from up to 180 days to up to 540 days. After two temporary rules, DHS is finalizing the recent temporary rule and making the increase permanent to help prevent eligible renewal EAD applicants from experiencing a lapse in employment authorization and/or the validity of their EAD as a result of lengthy USCIS processing times.","document_number":"2024-28584","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/13/2024-28584/increase-of-the-automatic-extension-period-of-employment-authorization-and-documentation-for-certain","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-13/pdf/2024-28584.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-28584.pdf?1733838316","publication_date":"2024-12-13","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"}],"excerpts":"Necessary To Address <span class=\"match\">Processing</span> Backlogs \n ii. Benefit to USCIS \n iii. Benefit to Workers \n iv. Benefit to Employers \n 2. Increase the Automatic Extension Period to 730 Days \n K. Expand EAD Categories Eligible for Automatic Extension \n L. EAD Validity Period \n M. Automatic Renewals \n N. Application, Adjudication, and Notification <span class=\"match\">Processes</span> \n 1. General Comments on Adjudication and Application Times and Prioritization of Reviews \n i. EAD <span class=\"match\">Processing</span> Resources and Priorities \n ii. Decentralizing of EAD <span class=\"match\">Processing</span> and Other <span class=\"match\">Processing</span> Recommendations \n"},{"title":"NIST Artificial Intelligence Consortium","type":"Notice","abstract":"The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), an agency of the United States Department of Commerce, previously announced the formation of the Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium (\"AISIC\") through a publication dated November 2, 2023 (88 FR 75276). AISIC brought together more than 280 organizations to develop science-based and empirically backed guidelines and standards for artificial intelligence (AI) measurement, laying a foundation for global AI metrology. Through this succeeding notice, NIST is announcing the retitling of AISIC as the NIST Artificial Intelligence Consortium (\"Consortium\"), revising the scope of the Consortium's research, and reissuing its invitation to organizations to submit letters of interest in order to collaborate with NIST, non-profit organizations, industry leaders, universities, and other agencies of the Federal Government in addressing the challenges associated with the development and deployment of AI-based innovations. In support of NIST's directives under the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 (Pub. L. 116-283), in accordance with Executive Order 14179 issued January 23, 2025 (Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence), and as mandated by America's AI Action Plan, issued July 2025, NIST will utilize the Consortium to empower the collaborative establishment of a new measurement science that will enable the identification of proven, scalable, and interoperable techniques and metrics to promote the development and use of AI. Interested organizations should describe the technical expertise and products, data, and/or models that they will bring to the Consortium to support the Consortium's collaborative research activities. Participation in the Consortium is open to all interested organizations that can contribute their expertise, products, data, and/or models to the Consortium activities. Selected participants will be required to enter into a Consortium Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with NIST. At NIST's discretion, entities that are not legally permitted to enter into CRADAs pursuant to law may be allowed to participate in the Consortium under a separate non-CRADA agreement. Organizations that are already members of the Consortium (\"Consortium Members\") are not required to reapply to NIST but may be asked to sign amendments to their current agreements with NIST that reflect the refocused direction of the Consortium.","document_number":"2026-10779","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/29/2026-10779/nist-artificial-intelligence-consortium","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-29/pdf/2026-10779.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10779.pdf?1779972326","publication_date":"2026-05-29","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 Institute of Standards and Technology","name":"National Institute of Standards and Technology","id":352,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-institute-of-standards-and-technology","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/352","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-institute-of-standards-and-technology"}],"excerpts":"applications; and ensure that the U.S. Government is at the forefront of evaluating national security risks in frontier models. \n \n <span class=\"match\">Process</span>: \n NIST is soliciting responses from all sources of relevant technical capabilities (see below) to enter into a Consortium Cooperative Research and <span class=\"match\">Development</span> Agreement (CRADA) to provide technical expertise and products, data, and/or models to enable innovation, <span class=\"match\">standardization</span>, and interoperability within AI systems. The full project can be viewed at: \n https://www.nist.gov/artificial-intelligence/artific"},{"title":"Medicare Program; FY 2027 Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System-Rate Update","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This rulemaking proposes to update the prospective payment rates, the outlier threshold, and the wage index for Medicare inpatient hospital services provided by Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities (IPFs), which include psychiatric hospitals and excluded psychiatric units of an acute care hospital or critical access hospital. This rulemaking also proposes refinement of the IPF PPS outlier policy. These changes would be effective for IPF discharges occurring during the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. We are also proposing the implementation of a standardized IPF patient assessment instrument, and the removal of two measures used in the Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Quality Reporting Program.","document_number":"2026-06675","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/07/2026-06675/medicare-program-fy-2027-inpatient-psychiatric-facilities-prospective-payment-system-rate-update","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-07/pdf/2026-06675.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06675.pdf?1775164507","publication_date":"2026-04-07","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":"Program to collect and submit to the Secretary <span class=\"match\">standardized</span> patient assessment data, using a <span class=\"match\">standardized</span> patient assessment instrument, for RY 2028 (FY 2028) and each subsequent rate year. IPFs must submit such data with respect to at least the admission and discharge of an individual, or more frequently as the Secretary determines appropriate. For IPFs to meet this new data collection and reporting requirement for RY 2028 and each subsequent rate year, the Secretary must implement a <span class=\"match\">standardized</span> patient assessment instrument that collects data"},{"title":"Enhanced Transparency and Public Accountability of the Supervisory Stress Test Models and Scenarios; Modifications to the Capital Planning and Stress Capital Buffer Requirement Rule, Enhanced Prudential Standards Rule, and Regulation LL","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Board is inviting public comment on the models used to conduct the Board's supervisory stress test, changes to those models to be implemented in the 2026 stress test, and proposed changes to enhance the transparency and public accountability of the Board's stress testing framework (the proposal). The proposal would amend the Policy Statement on the Scenario Design Framework for Stress Testing, including to implement guides for additional scenario variables, and the Stress Testing Policy Statement. The proposal would also codify an enhanced disclosure process under which the Board would annually publish comprehensive documentation on the stress test models, invite public comment on any material changes that the Board seeks to make to those models, and annually publish the stress test scenarios for comment. Lastly, the proposal would make changes to the FR Y-14A/Q/M to remove items that are no longer needed to conduct the supervisory stress test and to collect additional data to support the stress test models and improve risk capture.","document_number":"2025-20211","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/18/2025-20211/enhanced-transparency-and-public-accountability-of-the-supervisory-stress-test-models-and-scenarios","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-11-18/pdf/2025-20211.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-20211.pdf?1763387141","publication_date":"2025-11-18","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM","name":"Federal Reserve System","id":188,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-reserve-system","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/188","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-reserve-system"}],"excerpts":"Enhanced Disclosure <span class=\"match\">Process</span> \n The Board is proposing to codify an enhanced disclosure <span class=\"match\">process</span> under which the Board would annually publish comprehensive <span class=\"match\">documentation</span> on the stress test models, invite public comment on any material changes that the Board seeks to make to those models, and annually publish the stress test scenarios for comment. \n A. Annual Disclosure of Models \n \n Under the proposal, the Board would annually publish comprehensive <span class=\"match\">documentation</span> on the stress test models, similar to the comprehensive <span class=\"match\">documentation</span> the Board is publishing"},{"title":"Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions for Coverage: Revisions to the Conditions for Coverage","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This proposed rule would revise the Conditions for Coverage for Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) to clarify outstanding procedural questions and enable OPOs to make better informed decisions to achieve high performance resulting in the successful procurement, distribution, and transplantation of more life-saving organs. This rule would revise definitions, add new Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) requirements related to medically complex organs and donors, revise the designation requirements for OPOs, clarify when an OPO's service area is open for competition, and update the process for appeals. It also includes a discussion of factors we would consider when selecting a successor OPO during a competition under the tiered approach to re-certification. We are committed to holding all OPOs accountable for their performance and this proposed rule does not revise the focus on improving the volume of donors and transplants assessed in the outcome measures or the tier structure used for re- certification and de-certification of OPOs.","document_number":"2026-01833","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/30/2026-01833/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-organ-procurement-organizations-conditions-for-coverage-revisions-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-30/pdf/2026-01833.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-01833.pdf?1769616910","publication_date":"2026-01-30","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":"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":"year costs only. CMS incremental activities include oversight preparation, system updating, staff training and policy <span class=\"match\">development</span> and <span class=\"match\">documentation</span>. \n (6) Appeals (§ 486.314) \n This proposed rule would establish changes to the OPO appeals <span class=\"match\">process</span> that include the creation of new appeal categories, formalize the CMS Administrator review <span class=\"match\">process</span>, establish remand authority, and significantly modify timelines throughout the appeals <span class=\"match\">process</span>. \n OPOs would be able to appeal the loss of a single underperforming service area without facing full removal from"}]}