{"description":"Documents matching 'govern obsolete duplicative longer used'","count":1537,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=govern+obsolete+duplicative+longer+used&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Deletion of Obsolete Regulations","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) acts to eliminate certain outdated, obsolete, and unnecessary rules to modernize its regulatory framework.","document_number":"2026-12510","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/22/2026-12510/deletion-of-obsolete-regulations","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-22/pdf/2026-12510.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12510.pdf?1781786728","publication_date":"2026-06-22","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"security-related rule provisions that that <span class=\"match\">govern</span> <span class=\"match\">obsolete</span> technology, are no <span class=\"match\">longer</span> <span class=\"match\">used</span> in practice, or are otherwise <span class=\"match\">duplicative</span>, outdated, or unnecessary); \n Delete, Delete, Delete, \n GN Docket No. 25-133, Direct Final Rule, FCC 25-85, at 2, para. 4 (Dec. 19, 2025) (\n Sixth Direct to Final Rule \n ) (repealing 36 rule provisions in order to modernize our regulatory framework by rescinding facially <span class=\"match\">obsolete</span> provisions of our rules).\n \n \n \n 2. In initiating this proceeding, we generally sought to identify rules that are <span class=\"match\">obsolete</span>, outdated, unlawful, anticompetitive"},{"title":"Delete, Delete, Delete","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Direct Final Rule would repeal approximately 21 rule provisions and rule parts, totaling 2,927 words and covering approximately 7 pages in the Code of Federal Regulations, that plainly no longer serve the public interest because they have sunset by operation of law; govern an expired event; regulate an obsolete technology; are no longer used in practice by the FCC or licensees; or are otherwise duplicative, outdated, or unnecessary. The Direct Final Rule would find prior notice and comment \"unnecessary\" under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) before repealing these rules, but elect to provide an opportunity for input on that assessment, with the identified rules automatically being repealed absent any significant adverse comments in response to this Direct Final Rule.","document_number":"2026-00612","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/14/2026-00612/delete-delete-delete","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-14/pdf/2026-00612.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-00612.pdf?1768311926","publication_date":"2026-01-14","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"repeal approximately 21 rule provisions and rule parts, totaling 2,927 words and covering approximately 7 pages in the Code of Federal Regulations, that plainly no <span class=\"match\">longer</span> serve the public interest because they have sunset by operation of law; <span class=\"match\">govern</span> an expired event; regulate an <span class=\"match\">obsolete</span> technology; are no <span class=\"match\">longer</span> <span class=\"match\">used</span> in practice by the FCC or licensees; or are otherwise <span class=\"match\">duplicative</span>, outdated, or unnecessary. The Direct Final Rule would find prior notice and comment “unnecessary” under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) before repealing these"},{"title":"Delete, Delete, Delete; Removal of Obsolete Regulations","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, Commission acts to eliminate certain outdated, obsolete, and unnecessary rules.","document_number":"2025-22633","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/12/2025-22633/delete-delete-delete-removal-of-obsolete-regulations","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-12/pdf/2025-22633.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-22633.pdf?1765460712","publication_date":"2025-12-12","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"which are <span class=\"match\">duplicative</span> of section 80.335); § 80.409(f)(1)(i)(F), (f)(2)(iv) (providing guidelines for station logs, which are <span class=\"match\">duplicative</span> of section 80.59); § 80.455 (providing for assignment and <span class=\"match\">use</span> of frequencies for manual Morse code telegraphy, which is <span class=\"match\">duplicative</span> of section 80.355 and 80.357); § 80.1252 (describing designated entities, which is <span class=\"match\">duplicative</span> of section 1.2110); § 87.29 (providing for partial grant of application, which is <span class=\"match\">duplicative</span> of section 1.110); § 87.35 (providing for cancellation of licenses, which is <span class=\"match\">duplicative</span> of section"},{"title":"Removing Obsolete References to Twentieth-Century Airman Certificates","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"FAA proposes to remove obsolete references to pilot certificates and ratings issued more than 50 years ago.","document_number":"2026-13003","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/26/2026-13003/removing-obsolete-references-to-twentieth-century-airman-certificates","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-26/pdf/2026-13003.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13003.pdf?1782391523","publication_date":"2026-06-26","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":"certificates and ratings which have the same privileges as the <span class=\"match\">obsolete</span> certificates and therefore do not rely on the <span class=\"match\">obsolete</span> certificates for operational privileges.\n 3 \n \n In addition, all four free-balloon certificates were issued as paper certificates \n 4 \n \n and as such, under § 61.19(g), those certificate holders may no <span class=\"match\">longer</span> exercise the privileges of those certificates. Further, § 61.5 enumerates the certificates or ratings that may be issued under part 61, which no <span class=\"match\">longer</span> includes free-balloon pilot certificates or a category rating without"},{"title":"Sunshine Act; Open Commission Meeting Tuesday, September 30, 2025","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Commission will consider a Notice of Inquiry that would examine whether state and local statutes, regulations, and legal requirements have an unlawful prohibitive effect on the provision of wireline telecommunications services, particularly through the imposition of excessive delays and fees that impede infrastructure deployments and disincentivize investments in them. 2.................. Wireless Title: Freeing Wireless Telecommunications. Infrastructure from Unlawful Regulatory Burdens (WT Docket No. 25- 276). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that advances its Build America Agenda by seeking comment on reforms that would free towers and other wireless infrastructure from unlawful regulatory burdens imposed at the state and local level. 3.................. Wireless Title: Phone Jamming Telecommunications. Solutions in Non-Federal Correctional Facilities (GN Docket No. 13-111). Summary: The Commission will consider a Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on removing regulatory barriers to deployment and viability of existing and developing technologies that combat contraband wireless device use in correctional facilities. 4.................. Media................. Title: Modernizing Broadcast Ownership Rules (MB Docket No. 22-459). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would advance the Commission's quadrennial regulatory review of its broadcast ownership rules and seek public comment on whether, given the current state of the media marketplace, it should retain, modify, or eliminate any of these rules. 5.................. Wireline Competition.. Title: Deleting Obsolete and Duplicative Wireline Rules (GN Docket No. 25- 133). Summary: The Commission will consider as part of the In re: Delete, Delete, Delete proceeding a Direct Final Rule that would move to delete nearly 400 primarily wireline-related rules and requirements that govern obsolete technology, are duplicative, and are no longer used in practice. These rules pertain to a wide variety of now- defunct topics including regulatory reporting requirements, distinctions between wireline carriers that are no longer applied, technology that has been eclipsed, and dates pertaining to pricing, universal service, pilot programs, and equipment requirements that have long ago passed. 6.................. Wireline Competition.. Title: Modernizing the E- Rate Program for Schools and Libraries (WC Docket No. 13-184). Summary: The Commission will consider a Declaratory Ruling that would align E-Rate eligibility with section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and clarify that the provision of Wi-Fi, or other similar access point technologies, including the equipment needed to provide such service, on school buses is ineligible for E-Rate funding. 7.................. Wireline Competition.. Title: Addressing the Homework Gap through the E- Rate Program (WC Docket No. 21-31). Summary: The Commission will consider an Order on Reconsideration that grants a petition for reconsideration and finds that section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, does not permit the funding of off- premises use of Wi-Fi hotspots and Internet services and makes them ineligible for E-Rate support. ------------------------------------------------------------------------","document_number":"2025-18926","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/30/2025-18926/sunshine-act-open-commission-meeting-tuesday-september-30-2025","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-30/pdf/2025-18926.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-18926.pdf?1758899709","publication_date":"2025-09-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"to delete nearly 400 primarily wireline-related rules and requirements that <span class=\"match\">govern</span> <span class=\"match\">obsolete</span> technology, are <span class=\"match\">duplicative</span>, and are no <span class=\"match\">longer</span> <span class=\"match\">used</span> in practice. These rules pertain to a wide variety of now-defunct topics including regulatory reporting requirements, distinctions between wireline carriers that are no <span class=\"match\">longer</span> applied, technology that has been eclipsed, and dates pertaining to pricing, universal service, pilot programs, and equipment requirements that have <span class=\"match\">long</span> ago passed.\n \n \n \n 6 \n Wireline Competition \n \n Title: \n Modernizing the E-Rate"},{"title":"Sunshine Act; Open Commission Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would propose overhauling the Commission's rules for licensing space and earth stations to increase speed, predictability, and flexibility in order to support the American space economy. The Notice would propose replacing part 25 with a new rule part--part 100--that would create a \"licensing assembly line\" to process applications. 2.................... Space................ Title: Upper Microwave Flexible Use Service (SB Docket No. 25-305). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that solicits comment on a variety of ways to encourage more intensive use of spectrum bands above 24 GHz that are shared between the terrestrial Upper Microwave Flexible Use Service (UMFUS) and the Fixed-Satellite Service (FSS). 3.................... Engineering and Title: Protecting Against Technology. National Security Threats through the Equipment Authorization Program (ET Docket No. 21-232). Summary: The Commission will consider a Second Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to take the next important steps in modifying our equipment authorization program to protect our networks and communications supply chain against national security threats. 4.................... Media................ Title: Fifth Next Gen TV Further Notice (GN Docket No. 16-142). Summary: The Commission will consider a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that seeks comment on steps to support and accelerate the nation's ongoing voluntary, market-based broadcast television transition to Next Gen TV by removing regulatory obstacles and giving flexibility to broadcasters. 5.................... Wireline Competition. Title: Advancing IP Interconnection (WC Docket Nos. 25-304); Accelerating Network Modernization (WC Docket Nos. 25-208); and Call Authentication Trust Anchor (WC Docket No. 17- 97). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would examine the interconnection requirements imposed on incumbent local exchange carriers, and seek comment on ways the Commission can facilitate a successful transition to all-IP interconnection for voice services while retaining critical oversight in areas of public safety and consumer protection. 6.................... Consumer and Title: Empowering Governmental Affairs. Broadband Consumers Through Transparency (CG Docket No. 22-2). Summary: The Commission will consider a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would propose to eliminate certain broadband label requirements and seek comment on other ways to streamline the broadband label rules to reduce compliance burdens while preserving their consumer benefit. 7.................... Consumer and Title: Advanced Methods to Governmental Affairs. Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls (CG Docket No. 17-59); Call Authentication Trust Anchor (WC Docket No. 17- 97); Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (CG Docket No. 02-278); and Dismissal of Outdated or Otherwise Moot Robocalls Petitions (CG Docket No. 25-307). Summary: The Commission will consider a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Public Notice that would propose to give consumers accurate caller name and other information to help them better understand who is calling and whether to answer the call; propose to simplify, streamline, or eliminate outdated robocalls requirements; and provide notice that the Commission intends to dismiss certain older petitions for reconsideration and applications for review related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. 8.................... Wireline Competition. Title: Incarcerated People's Communications Services (WC Docket Nos. 23-62); Implementation of the Martha Wright-Reed Act; and Rates for Interstate Inmate Calling Services (WC Docket Nos. 12-375). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would establish new interim audio and video IPCS rate caps and correctional facilities rate additives for correctional facility cost recovery, and seek comment on establishing permanent rate caps, permanent rate additives, and continued prohibitions on site commissions and separate ancillary service charges. 9.................... Wireless Title: Deleting Obsolete Telecommunications. and Duplicative Wireless Rules (GN Docket No. 25- 133). Summary: The Commission will consider as part of the In re: Delete, Delete, Delete proceeding a Direct Final Rule that would move to delete approximately 400 primarily wireless- related rules and requirements that have sunset by operation of law; govern an expired event; regulate an obsolete technology; are no longer used in practice by the FCC or licensees; or are otherwise duplicative, outdated, or unnecessary. These rules pertain to a wide variety of now- defunct topics including regulatory reporting requirements, technology that is no longer used, and dates pertaining to transition plans, cost- sharing obligations, pilot programs, equipment requirements, and registration procedures that have long ago passed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------","document_number":"2025-20435","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/20/2025-20435/sunshine-act-open-commission-meeting-tuesday-october-28-2025","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-11-20/pdf/2025-20435.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-20435.pdf?1763482515","publication_date":"2025-11-20","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"Wireless Telecommunications \n \n Title: \n Deleting <span class=\"match\">Obsolete</span> and <span class=\"match\">Duplicative</span> Wireless Rules (GN Docket No. 25-133).\n \n Summary: \n The Commission will consider as part of the In re: Delete, Delete, Delete proceeding a Direct Final Rule that would move to delete approximately 400 primarily wireless-related rules and requirements that have sunset by operation of law; <span class=\"match\">govern</span> an expired event; regulate an <span class=\"match\">obsolete</span> technology; are no <span class=\"match\">longer</span> <span class=\"match\">used</span> in practice by the FCC or licensees; or are otherwise <span class=\"match\">duplicative</span>, outdated, or unnecessary. These rules pertain"},{"title":"Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 204; Steering Control Rearward Displacement","type":"Rule","abstract":"On May 30, 2025, NHTSA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 204, Steering Control Rearward Displacement, so that it no longer applies to vehicles certified to the frontal barrier crash protection requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection. The agency received one comment that supported the proposed changes to FMVSS No. 204. In addition, the commenter suggested additional amendments to remove obsolete regulatory text. NHTSA is adopting the proposed changes and the additional amendments suggested by the commenter.","document_number":"2026-11080","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/03/2026-11080/federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-no-204-steering-control-rearward-displacement","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-03/pdf/2026-11080.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-11080.pdf?1780404315","publication_date":"2026-06-03","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"National Highway Traffic Safety Administration","name":"National Highway Traffic Safety Administration","id":345,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-highway-traffic-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/345","parent_id":492,"slug":"national-highway-traffic-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"information, unless the collection displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. This final rule is deregulatory and only removes <span class=\"match\">duplicative</span> requirements and <span class=\"match\">obsolete</span> text; the rule would not impose any additional information collection requirements. \n E-Government Act Compliance \n NHTSA is committed to complying with the E-Government Act, 2002 to promote the <span class=\"match\">use</span> of the internet and other information technologies to provide increased opportunities for citizen access to Government information and services, and for other"},{"title":"Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden for Community Services Programs","type":"Rule","abstract":"This Final Rule amends the Block Grants regulations, the Individual Development Account Reserve Funds Established Pursuant to Grants for Assets for Independence regulations, and the Emergency Community Services Homeless Grant Program regulations to eliminate unnecessary or obsolete regulations. A plain language summary of this final rule is posted at https://www.regulations.gov.","document_number":"2026-11531","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/09/2026-11531/reducing-bureaucracy-and-burden-for-community-services-programs","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-09/pdf/2026-11531.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-11531.pdf?1780922716","publication_date":"2026-06-09","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":"unnecessary or wholly <span class=\"match\">obsolete</span>. The regulations contained in this final rule to be rescinded and reserved can be categorized into three groups: those that are <span class=\"match\">duplicative</span>, those that are better suited as a different type of sub-regulatory format, and those that are <span class=\"match\">obsolete</span>. \n The <span class=\"match\">duplicative</span> regulations are those that exist yet, carry no impact as the authority and requirements stated in the regulation exist or are stated elsewhere such as in statute. This renders the language found in the regulation to be either <span class=\"match\">duplicative</span> or otherwise generally"},{"title":"Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden for Community Services Programs","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families proposes to amend the Block Grants regulations, the Individual Development Account Reserve Funds Established Pursuant to Grants for Assets for Independence regulations, and the Emergency Community Services Homeless Grant Program regulations to eliminate unnecessary or obsolete regulations. The docket on https:/ /www.regulations.gov will include a plain language summary of the NPRM as required.","document_number":"2026-06760","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/08/2026-06760/reducing-bureaucracy-and-burden-for-community-services-programs","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-08/pdf/2026-06760.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06760.pdf?1775565916","publication_date":"2026-04-08","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":"Summary \n \n This NPRM proposes to rescind multiple regulations that are either unnecessary or wholly <span class=\"match\">obsolete</span>. These rescissions would impact states, territories, and tribal lead agencies. The regulations contained in this NPRM to be rescinded and reserved can be \n \n categorized into three groups: those that are <span class=\"match\">duplicative</span>, those that are better suited as a different type of sub-regulatory format, and those that are <span class=\"match\">obsolete</span>.\n \n The <span class=\"match\">duplicative</span> regulations are those that exist yet, carry no impact as the authority and requirements stated in the"},{"title":"Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden for Native American Programs","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families amends the Native American Programs Act regulations to eliminate unnecessary or obsolete regulations.","document_number":"2026-12324","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/18/2026-12324/reducing-bureaucracy-and-burden-for-native-american-programs","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-18/pdf/2026-12324.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12324.pdf?1781700320","publication_date":"2026-06-18","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":"removed and reserved by this final rule can be categorized into three groups: those that are <span class=\"match\">duplicative</span>, those that are better suited as a different type of sub-regulatory format, and those that are <span class=\"match\">obsolete</span>. \n The <span class=\"match\">duplicative</span> regulations are those that exist yet, carry no impact as the authority and requirements stated in the regulation exist or are stated elsewhere such as in statute. This renders the language found in the regulation to be either <span class=\"match\">duplicative</span> or otherwise generally unnecessary. \n \n The regulations that are better suited to a different"},{"title":"Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Service Modernization","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes to modernize its telecommunications relay services (TRS) rules and seeks comment on the use of automatic speech recognition (ASR) for speech-to- text conversion and advanced text-to-speech technologies for Internet Protocol (IP) Relay Service; the need for metrics for IP Relay quality; the compatibility of IP Relay with Real-Time Text (RTT) technology; adding captioning functionality to Video Relay Service (VRS) platforms; amending VRS calling rules for calls to U.S. embassies and consulates by U.S. residents while traveling abroad; adjusting VRS call center requirements; streamlining TRS provider certification and user registration processes; updating or eliminating obsolete rules; and closing outdated dockets. With these proposals, the Commission presents targeted reforms that align internet-based TRS with twenty-first century technological advancements in relay services that can better serve the needs of persons with disabilities while securing the viability and enhancing the effectiveness and functional equivalency of internet-based TRS.","document_number":"2026-05213","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/17/2026-05213/internet-based-telecommunications-relay-service-modernization","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-17/pdf/2026-05213.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-05213.pdf?1773665121","publication_date":"2026-03-17","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"information possible. The Commission seeks comment on this proposal and belief. \n Updating or Deleting <span class=\"match\">Obsolete</span> or Unnecessary Rules \n As part of the Commission's efforts to modernize the TRS program, the Commission proposes to update the TRS rules by deleting or modifying regulations that are <span class=\"match\">obsolete</span>; create burdensome and unnecessary record retention, reporting obligations, or disclosures; <span class=\"match\">govern</span> a time period that has passed; or contain <span class=\"match\">duplicative</span> or superfluous language. The Commission also proposes to make technical corrections to correct cross"},{"title":"Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden for Family Assistance Programs","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Administration for Children and Families proposes to amend the Grants to States for Public Assistance Programs regulations, the General Administration--State Plans and Grant Appeals regulations, the General Administration--Public Assistance Programs regulations, the Training and Use of Subprofessionals and Volunteers regulations, the Coverage and Conditions of Eligibility in Financial Assistance Programs regulations, the Financial Assistance to Individuals regulations, the Administration of Financial Assistance Programs regulations, the Fiscal Administration of Financial Assistance Programs regulations, the General Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Provisions regulations, the Ensuring That Recipients Work regulations, the Accountability Provisions--General regulations, the Expenditures of State and Federal TANF Funds regulations, the Other Accountability Provisions regulations, the Data Collection and Reporting Requirements regulations, the High Performance Bonus Awards regulations, the Implementation of Section 403(a)(2) of the Social Security Act Bonus to Reward Decrease in Illegitimacy Ratio regulations, the Methodology for Determining Whether an Increase in a State or Territory's Child Poverty Rate Is the Result of the TANF Program regulations, the Tribal TANF Provisions regulations, and The Native Employment Works (NEW) Program regulations to eliminate unnecessary or obsolete regulations. The docket on https://www.regulations.gov will include a plain language summary of the NPRM.","document_number":"2026-10401","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/26/2026-10401/reducing-bureaucracy-and-burden-for-family-assistance-programs","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-26/pdf/2026-10401.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10401.pdf?1779453916","publication_date":"2026-05-26","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":"Executive Summary \n This NPRM proposes to remove multiple regulations that are either unnecessary or wholly <span class=\"match\">obsolete</span>. These rescissions would impact States, Territories, and Tribal Lead Agencies. The regulations contained in this NPRM to be removed and reserved can be categorized into three groups: those that are <span class=\"match\">duplicative</span>, those that are better suited as a different type of sub-regulatory format, or those that are <span class=\"match\">obsolete</span>. \n The <span class=\"match\">duplicative</span> regulations are those that exist yet, carry no impact as the authority and requirements stated in the regulation"},{"title":"Civilian Board of Contract Appeals; Rules of Procedure of the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals; Administrative Changes to Agency Rules of Practice and Procedure","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (Board) is making minor, noncontroversial amendments to its rules of practice and procedure to incorporate language that accounts for technological developments, to clarify differences between efiling and filing pleadings through the Board's Electronic Docketing System (EDS), to change definitions where necessary to integrate EDS filing, to delete obsolete terminology, and to enhance integration of the Board's new procedural rules proposed pursuant to recent amendments to the Administrative False Claims Act (AFCA) and the Contract Disputes Act (CDA).","document_number":"2026-01709","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/28/2026-01709/civilian-board-of-contract-appeals-rules-of-procedure-of-the-civilian-board-of-contract-appeals","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-28/pdf/2026-01709.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-01709.pdf?1769521518","publication_date":"2026-01-28","agencies":[{"raw_name":"GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION","name":"General Services Administration","id":210,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/general-services-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/210","parent_id":null,"slug":"general-services-administration"}],"excerpts":"6104.401, 6104.402, 6104.403, 6104.406, and 6104.407; 6105.501, 6105.502, 6105.503, 6105.505, and 6105.506; and 6106.604, 6106.605, 6106.607, 6106.609, 6106.610, and 6106.611. \n <span class=\"match\">Obsolete</span> language was removed from Rules 6101.36 (removing the rule regarding the Board's seal which is no <span class=\"match\">longer</span> <span class=\"match\">used</span> to authenticate filings), 6102.202 (removing paper filing and other <span class=\"match\">obsolete</span> requirements in Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) disputes), 6103.302 (removing information about filing by facsimile for transportation rate claims), 6104.402 (removing"},{"title":"Modernizing NRC Regulations for Byproduct Material Use","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations for the licensing of byproduct material, some source material, and some special nuclear material. The NRC's goal in amending these regulations is to modernize the safe, effective, and efficient use of licensed material. This action would reduce the burden of the NRC's licensing process, eliminate the need for certain exemptions from existing regulations, and eliminate unnecessary requirements. The NRC is seeking public comment on this proposed rule and draft interim guidance.","document_number":"2026-09877","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/18/2026-09877/modernizing-nrc-regulations-for-byproduct-material-use","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-18/pdf/2026-09877.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-09877.pdf?1778849121","publication_date":"2026-05-18","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 licensee's action of keeping a device in its possession that is no <span class=\"match\">longer</span> in <span class=\"match\">use</span> and no <span class=\"match\">longer</span> planned to be <span class=\"match\">used</span>; this is typically the period where a device is out of service prior to disposal of the device. This has shown to be constraining to business operations since entities may need to hold devices for <span class=\"match\">longer</span> than 2 years. For example, an entity may take a device out of service with the intention of disposing of it. However, it may take <span class=\"match\">longer</span> than 2 years to solicit bids for disposal, obtain a contract, and complete the disposal. The NRC"},{"title":"Analog Telecommunications Relay Service Modernization","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes to modernize its telecommunications relay services (TRS) rules and seeks comment on phasing out the mandatory status of traditional TTY-based relay services (TTY Relay) under state TRS programs; recognizing additional forms of internet-based TRS, such as internet Protocol Speech-to-Speech (IP STS) and real-time text (RTT)-based relay as compensable forms of TRS; establishing a temporary, national certification process for analog relay providers and user registration and verification requirements; and updating or eliminating obsolete rules to all forms of TRS. Through these proposals, the Commission aims to align TRS with today's communications landscape, better serve the needs of relay users, ensure the continued availability of TRS through the transition from legacy communications network, to modern, IP-based networks, and continue to protect the integrity of the TRS program through the prevention of waste, fraud, and abuse.","document_number":"2025-24210","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/02/2025-24210/analog-telecommunications-relay-service-modernization","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-02/pdf/2025-24210.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-24210.pdf?1767188718","publication_date":"2026-01-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"Relay or direct TTY-to-TTY communications for individuals who are deafblind <span class=\"match\">using</span> braille devices and what, if any, additional steps the Commission should take to facilitate this transition. Are Communication Facilitator services only <span class=\"match\">used</span> with video communications requiring the users to have an IP-enabled device and broadband internet access service? If so, does this requirement present a barrier for TTY users who <span class=\"match\">use</span> braille? What types of barriers are TTY users <span class=\"match\">using</span> braille most likely to experience? Are there steps the Commission could take"},{"title":"Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR)","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) is publishing a final rule comprehensively revising its Acquisition Regulation in order to update and streamline the policies, procedures, provisions and clauses that are applicable to the Department's contracts. This rulemaking updates or eliminates coverage that is obsolete or that unnecessarily duplicates the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and retains only that coverage which either implements or supplements the FAR for the award and administration of the DOE's contracts. The rule adds several new clauses and amends several existing clauses in order to promote more uniform application of the DOE's contract award and administration policies.","document_number":"2024-23817","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/13/2024-23817/department-of-energy-acquisition-regulation-dear","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-13/pdf/2024-23817.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-23817.pdf?1731419115","publication_date":"2024-11-13","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"}],"excerpts":"period and the <span class=\"match\">use</span> of the “significant factors” (in one of the steps) in calculating the maximum total available fee amount for a one-year period. The revisions—which reflect the current practice and DOE Contracting Officers' desire to formalize it—establish that suggested order and <span class=\"match\">use</span>. The new suggested order and <span class=\"match\">use</span> and the current suggested order and <span class=\"match\">use</span> both consider the fee base, fee \n \n schedules, classification factors, and significant factors, and both orders and <span class=\"match\">uses</span> produce the same result. The revised suggested order and <span class=\"match\">use</span> require (for"},{"title":"Facilitating Opportunities for Advanced Air Mobility","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) proposes and seeks comment on changes to the rules that govern the operations of three distinct bands of spectrum, modernizing rules to facilitate opportunities for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS). First, the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposes and seeks comment on opening up the 450 MHz band to aeronautical command and control operations; allowing for a single, nationwide license in the band; and adopting flexible licensing, operating, and technical rules that will facilitate robust use of the band at a range of altitudes while minimizing interference to neighboring operations. It also proposes expanding radiolocation operations in the 24.45-24.65 GHz band for uncrewed aircraft system detection operations. Finally, the NPRM proposes to modernize the Commission's legacy power rules for Commercial Aviation Air-Ground Systems in the 849-851 and 894-896 MHz band, which is used for in-flight connectivity.","document_number":"2025-03602","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/03/17/2025-03602/facilitating-opportunities-for-advanced-air-mobility","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-03-17/pdf/2025-03602.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-03602.pdf?1741956310","publication_date":"2025-03-17","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"it provides coverage at 25,000 feet over CONUS, Alaska, and Hawaii <span class=\"match\">using</span> all available communication frequencies; and (2) the locations of the sites <span class=\"match\">used</span> to provide this coverage prevent the authorization of any other entity to provide contiguous, regional service <span class=\"match\">using</span> multiple communication frequencies. Our covered incumbent eligibility criteria intends to ensure expanded operations are expeditiously deployed in the band, putting the spectrum to its highest and most efficient <span class=\"match\">use</span>. We believe that a licensee meeting the proposed covered incumbent"},{"title":"Sunshine Act Meeting; Open Commission Meeting Thursday, November 20, 2025","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that explores options for reconfiguring the Upper C- band (3.98 GHz to 4.2 GHz) in the contiguous United States, in furtherance of Congress' direction in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.","document_number":"2025-20263","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/19/2025-20263/sunshine-act-meeting-open-commission-meeting-thursday-november-20-2025","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-11-19/pdf/2025-20263.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-20263.pdf?1763396114","publication_date":"2025-11-19","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"and data collection processes, updating or eliminating <span class=\"match\">obsolete</span> rules, and closing an outdated docket.\n \n \n \n \n 3 \n Public Safety and Homeland Security \n The Commission will consider as part of the Delete, Delete, Delete proceeding a Direct Final Rule that would move to delete approximately 21 rules and requirements that have sunset by operation of law; <span class=\"match\">govern</span> an expired event; regulate an <span class=\"match\">obsolete</span> technology; are no <span class=\"match\">longer</span> <span class=\"match\">used</span> in practice by the FCC or licensees; or are otherwise <span class=\"match\">duplicative</span>, outdated, or unnecessary. \n \n \n 4 \n Public Safety and"},{"title":"Telecommunications Relay Service ASCII Format Requirement","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes to modify the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) rules to delete the requirement that traditional, Text Telephone (TTY)-based TRS be capable of communicating with the American Standard Code for Information Interexchange (ASCII) format. The record indicates that this format is outdated and rarely used today. Deleting the rule would reduce TRS costs, eliminate an outdated regulatory requirement, and update the Commission's standards to be more consistent with current usage of TTY-based relay service.","document_number":"2025-16374","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/27/2025-16374/telecommunications-relay-service-ascii-format-requirement","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-27/pdf/2025-16374.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-16374.pdf?1756212311","publication_date":"2025-08-27","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"telephone user speaks. \n 2. TTYs generally <span class=\"match\">use</span> the Baudot coding format, and today almost all TTY conversation is transmitted in Baudot. When the initial rules for TRS were being adopted, however, the ASCII format was widely <span class=\"match\">used</span> to transmit data and text between personal computers over the telephone network. To ensure that TTY users could access relay services <span class=\"match\">using</span> any text telephone or personal computer, the Commission required that TRS be able to transmit in both ASCII and Baudot, at any speed generally in <span class=\"match\">use</span>. 47 CFR 64.604(b)(1). \n 3. On August"},{"title":"Paper Manifest Sunset Rule; Modification of the Hazardous Waste Manifest Regulations","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing regulatory amendments to the hazardous waste manifest regulations to establish a date for sunsetting use of paper manifests in favor of electronic manifests. Phasing out paper manifests would unlock the estimated $28.5 million annual savings through decreased burden to manifest users while also increasing human health and environmental protection through better tracking of hazardous waste and greater transparency for regulators and the public. The proposed rule also introduces several conforming amendments to existing regulations. These include new registration requirements with the EPA's e-Manifest system for RCRA hazardous waste transporters, certain PCB waste generators, and PCB waste transporters. Additionally, the rule updates exception reporting requirements for very small quantity generators (VSQGs) managing hazardous waste from episodic events, as well as for healthcare facilities and reverse distributors handling hazardous waste pharmaceuticals. It also revises discrepancy reporting requirements for owners and operators of hazardous waste facilities operating under standardized permits. Lastly, the proposed rule includes four technical corrections to the import and export requirements to correct EPA's mailing address, remove obsolete text, and correct a citation associated with manifest corrections for export shipments.","document_number":"2026-04366","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/05/2026-04366/paper-manifest-sunset-rule-modification-of-the-hazardous-waste-manifest-regulations","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-05/pdf/2026-04366.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-04366.pdf?1772631909","publication_date":"2026-03-05","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":"reflect that e-Manifest users can no <span class=\"match\">longer</span> <span class=\"match\">use</span> paper manifests for all shipments initiated on and after the paper sunset date. The current definition refers to users that elect to <span class=\"match\">use</span> e-Manifest to either obtain, complete, and transmit an electronic manifest or <span class=\"match\">use</span> a paper manifest and submit to the e-Manifest system. EPA is proposing amendments to the definition to reflect that users of the EPA's e-Manifest system could no <span class=\"match\">longer</span> <span class=\"match\">use</span> paper manifests beginning on the paper manifest sunset date. Manifest users must <span class=\"match\">use</span> an electronic manifest for all shipments"}]}