{"description":"Documents matching 'launch sustained operations women energy'","count":297,"total_pages":15,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=launch+sustained+operations+women+energy&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Federal Acquisition Regulation: Sustainable Procurement","type":"Rule","abstract":"DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to restructure and update the regulations to focus on current environmental and sustainability matters and to implement a requirement for agencies to procure sustainable products and services to the maximum extent practicable.","document_number":"2024-07931","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/22/2024-07931/federal-acquisition-regulation-sustainable-procurement","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-04-22/pdf/2024-07931.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-07931.pdf?1713530715","publication_date":"2024-04-22","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE","name":"Defense Department","id":103,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/defense-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/103","parent_id":null,"slug":"defense-department"},{"raw_name":"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"},{"raw_name":"NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION","name":"National Aeronautics and Space Administration","id":301,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-aeronautics-and-space-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/301","parent_id":null,"slug":"national-aeronautics-and-space-administration"}],"excerpts":"texting while driving to FAR part 26. \n • Adds a definition of “<span class=\"match\">sustainable</span> products and services” in FAR 2.101. \n • Consolidates and updates statutory and other environmental purchasing program requirements in FAR subpart 23.1, <span class=\"match\">Sustainable</span> Products and Services. \n • Creates a new omnibus contract clause at FAR 52.223-23, <span class=\"match\">Sustainable</span> Products and Services, to uniformly communicate the Government's requirements for <span class=\"match\">sustainable</span> products and services. \n • Dedicates FAR subpart 23.2 to <span class=\"match\">energy</span> savings performance contracts. \n • Consolidates requirements"},{"title":"Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended (\"EPCA\"), prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including consumer conventional cooking products. In this direct final rule, the U.S. Department of Energy (\"DOE\") is adopting new and amended energy conservation standards for consumer conventional cooking products. DOE has determined that the new and amended energy conservation standards for these products would result in significant conservation of energy, and are technologically feasible and economically justified.","document_number":"2024-02008","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/02/14/2024-02008/energy-conservation-program-energy-conservation-standards-for-consumer-conventional-cooking-products","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-02-14/pdf/2024-02008.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-02008.pdf?1707831913","publication_date":"2024-02-14","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"}],"excerpts":"national <span class=\"match\">energy</span> savings (“NES”) from potential new or amended standards for consumer conventional cooking products. The NIA spreadsheet model (described in section IV.H of this document) calculates <span class=\"match\">energy</span> savings in terms of site <span class=\"match\">energy</span>, which is the <span class=\"match\">energy</span> directly consumed by products at the locations where they are used. For electricity, DOE reports national <span class=\"match\">energy</span> savings in terms of primary <span class=\"match\">energy</span> savings, which is the savings in the <span class=\"match\">energy</span> that is used to generate and transmit the site electricity. For natural gas, the primary <span class=\"match\">energy</span> savings"},{"title":"Senior Executive Service Positions That Were Career Reserved During Calendar Year 2024","type":"Notice","abstract":"This gives notice of all positions in the Senior Executive Service (SES) that were career reserved during calendar year 2024.","document_number":"2025-08853","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/20/2025-08853/senior-executive-service-positions-that-were-career-reserved-during-calendar-year-2024","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-05-20/pdf/2025-08853.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-08853.pdf?1747658713","publication_date":"2025-05-20","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":"MANAGER FOR TANK WASTE <span class=\"match\">OPERATIONS</span> \n \n \n   \n \n ASSISTANT MANAGER FOR MISSION SUPPORT \n \n \n   \n SAVANNAH RIVER <span class=\"match\">OPERATIONS</span> OFFICE \n \n MANAGER, SAVANNAH RIVER <span class=\"match\">OPERATIONS</span> OFFICE\n DEPUTY MANAGER \n \n \n \n   \n \n ASSISTANT MANAGER FOR WASTE DISPOSITION PROJECT \n \n \n   \n \n ASSISTANT MANAGER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP \n \n \n   \n \n ASSISTANT MANAGER FOR NUCLEAR MATERIAL STABILIZATION \n \n \n ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR NUCLEAR <span class=\"match\">ENERGY</span> \n IDAHO <span class=\"match\">OPERATIONS</span> OFFICE \n \n MANAGER, IDAHO <span class=\"match\">OPERATIONS</span> OFFICE\n DEPUTY MANAGER FOR NUCLEAR <span class=\"match\">ENERGY</span> PROGRAM SUPPORT AND"},{"title":"Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification","type":"Rule","abstract":"FAA is amending rules for the manufacture, certification, operation, maintenance, and alteration of light-sport aircraft. The amendments enable enhancements in safety and performance and increase privileges under a number of sport pilot and light-sport aircraft rules. These enhancements include increasing suitability for flight training, limited aerial work, and personal travel. This final rule expands what aircraft sport pilots may operate. This final rule also amends the special purpose operations for restricted category aircraft; amends the duration, eligible purposes, and operating limitations for experimental aircraft; and adds operating limitations applicable to experimental aircraft engaged in space support vehicle flights to codify statutory language.","document_number":"2025-13972","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/24/2025-13972/modernization-of-special-airworthiness-certification","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-24/pdf/2025-13972.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-13972.pdf?1753274717","publication_date":"2025-07-24","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":"consider glider towing <span class=\"match\">operations</span> as included within aerial work <span class=\"match\">operations</span>. They recommended changes to §§ 21.190, 22.120 and 22.195(d) to clarify glider <span class=\"match\">operations</span>. FAA agrees that § 21.190 and the part 22 sections should be revised to include glider towing <span class=\"match\">operations</span>. Though glider towing is not an aerial work <span class=\"match\">operation</span> per § 91.327(a)(3), it should be included in the applicable requirements of § 21.190 and part 22 since glider and other towing <span class=\"match\">operations</span> puts similar loads on aircraft structures as certain aerial work <span class=\"match\">operations</span>, manufacturers must"},{"title":"Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 1, 2, 4, 33, 39, 40, and 53","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council or FAR Council) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement. The E.O. directs the elimination of excessive acquisition regulations to stop the inefficient use of American taxpayer dollars. The FAR Council is issuing twelve proposed rules that collectively will streamline the FAR in its entirety. This rule proposes revisions to FAR parts 1, 2, 4, 33, 39, 40, 52, and 53.","document_number":"2026-12559","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/23/2026-12559/federal-acquisition-regulation-revolutionary-federal-acquisition-regulation-overhaul-parts-1-2-4-33","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-23/pdf/2026-12559.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12559.pdf?1782132314","publication_date":"2026-06-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET","name":"Management and Budget Office","id":280,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/management-and-budget-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/280","parent_id":null,"slug":"management-and-budget-office"},{"raw_name":"Office of Federal Procurement Policy","name":"Federal Procurement Policy Office","id":184,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-procurement-policy-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/184","parent_id":280,"slug":"federal-procurement-policy-office"},{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE","name":"Defense Department","id":103,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/defense-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/103","parent_id":null,"slug":"defense-department"},{"raw_name":"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"},{"raw_name":"NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION","name":"National Aeronautics and Space Administration","id":301,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-aeronautics-and-space-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/301","parent_id":null,"slug":"national-aeronautics-and-space-administration"}],"excerpts":"under the contract.\n \n \n <span class=\"match\">Women</span>-owned small business concern \n means—\n \n (1) A small business concern— \n (i) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more <span class=\"match\">women</span>; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more <span class=\"match\">women</span>; and \n (ii) Whose management and daily business <span class=\"match\">operations</span> are controlled by one or more <span class=\"match\">women</span>; or \n (2) A small business concern eligible under the <span class=\"match\">Women</span>-Owned Small Business Program in accordance with 13 CFR part 127 (see 19.107). \n \n <span class=\"match\">Women</span>-Owned Small Business (WOSB)"},{"title":"Senior Executive Service Positions That Were Career Reserved During Calendar Year 2022","type":"Notice","abstract":"This notice publishes a consolidated list of all positions in the Senior Executive Service (SES) that were career reserved during calendar year 2022.","document_number":"2024-09203","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/22/2024-09203/senior-executive-service-positions-that-were-career-reserved-during-calendar-year-2022","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-22/pdf/2024-09203.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-09203.pdf?1716295513","publication_date":"2024-05-22","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":"MANAGEMENT \n ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CONSOLIDATED BUSINESS CENTER \n CHIEF COUNSEL \n \n \n   \n SAVANNAH RIVER <span class=\"match\">OPERATIONS</span> OFFICE \n DIRECTOR FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS \n \n \n DEPARTMENT OF <span class=\"match\">ENERGY</span> \n ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY—<span class=\"match\">ENERGY</span> \n CHIEF COUNSEL \n \n \n   \n ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ELECTRICITY \n CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER \n \n \n   \n \n DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY, <span class=\"match\">ENERGY</span> RESILIENCE \n \n \n   \n ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR <span class=\"match\">ENERGY</span> EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE <span class=\"match\">ENERGY</span> \n SENIOR ADVISOR \n \n \n   \n \n CHIEF COUNSEL, GOLDEN FIELD OFFICE \n \n \n   \n \n DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF BUSINESS SERVICES"},{"title":"Senior Executive Service Positions That Were Career Reserved During Calendar Year 2023","type":"Notice","abstract":"This notice publishes a consolidated list of all positions in the Senior Executive Service (SES) that were career reserved during calendar year 2023.","document_number":"2024-09205","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/22/2024-09205/senior-executive-service-positions-that-were-career-reserved-during-calendar-year-2023","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-22/pdf/2024-09205.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-09205.pdf?1716295513","publication_date":"2024-05-22","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":" \n \n   \n \n DEPUTY ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF FIELD <span class=\"match\">OPERATIONS</span> \n \n \n   \n \n EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE FOR REGULATORY <span class=\"match\">OPERATIONS</span>, OFFICE OF FIELD <span class=\"match\">OPERATIONS</span> \n \n \n   \n \n ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR, OOEET \n \n \n   \n \n DEPUTY ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT \n \n \n   \n \n EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE FOR REGULATORY <span class=\"match\">OPERATIONS</span>, OFFICE OF FIELD <span class=\"match\">OPERATIONS</span> \n \n \n   \n \n EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE FOR EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE \n \n \n   \n \n EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE FOR REGULATORY <span class=\"match\">OPERATIONS</span>, OFFICE OF FIELD <span class=\"match\">OPERATIONS</span> \n \n \n   \n \n EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE FOR LABORATORY SERVICES, OFFICE"},{"title":"Biobased Markets Program","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS or the Agency), an agency of the Rural Development (RD) mission area within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is issuing a final rule to adopt changes from the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) that apply to the Biobased Markets (BioPreferred) Program. These changes include the merger of the Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement and the Voluntary Labeling Program for Biobased Products into one streamlined regulation, Biobased Markets (BioPreferred) Program.","document_number":"2024-28431","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/09/2024-28431/biobased-markets-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-09/pdf/2024-28431.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-28431.pdf?1733492716","publication_date":"2024-12-09","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE","name":"Agriculture Department","id":12,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/agriculture-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/12","parent_id":null,"slug":"agriculture-department"},{"raw_name":"Rural Business-Cooperative Service","name":"Rural Business-Cooperative Service","id":456,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/rural-business-cooperative-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/456","parent_id":12,"slug":"rural-business-cooperative-service"}],"excerpts":"different from products or material used for the same historical uses or applications. \n \n (2) \n Manufacturing and processing. \n (i) The Biobased Product or material is manufactured or processed using renewable, biomass <span class=\"match\">energy</span> or using technology that is demonstrated to increase <span class=\"match\">energy</span> efficiency or reduce \n \n reliance on fossil-fuel based <span class=\"match\">energy</span> sources; or\n \n (ii) The Biobased Product or material is manufactured or processed with technologies that reduce waste and ensure high feedstock material recovery and use. \n \n (3) \n Environmental Product Declaration"},{"title":"Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Washington Department of Transportation Mukilteo Wingwalls Repair Project in Puget Sound, Washington","type":"Notice","abstract":"NMFS has received a request from the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the Mukilteo Wingwalls Repair Project in Puget Sound, Washington. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities. NMFS is also requesting comments on a possible one-time, 1-year renewal that could be issued under certain circumstances and if all requirements are met, as described in Request for Public Comments at the end of this notice. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested MMPA authorization and agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.","document_number":"2025-13270","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/16/2025-13270/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to-the","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-16/pdf/2025-13270.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-13270.pdf?1752583510","publication_date":"2025-07-16","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":"severity of injury, and sound <span class=\"match\">energy</span> is distributed over a greater amount of time (Nedwell and Edwards, 2002; Carlson \n et al., \n 2005).\n \n The likely or possible impacts of WSDOT's proposed activity on marine mammals could involve both non-acoustic and acoustic stressors. Potential non-acoustic stressors could result from the physical presence of equipment and personnel; however, any impacts to marine mammals are expected to be primarily acoustic in nature. Acoustic stressors include effects of heavy equipment <span class=\"match\">operation</span> during pile installation and"},{"title":"Small Business Size Standards: Monetary-Based Industry Size Standards","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA or the Agency) proposes to increase its monetary based small business size definitions (commonly referred to as \"size standards\") for 263 industries (259 receipts based and four assets based). SBA proposes to retain receipts based size standards for 237 industries and 12 subindustries (\"exceptions\") and remove one exception. SBA's proposal relied on its recently revised \"Size Standards Methodology\" (Revised Methodology). SBA seeks comments on its proposed changes to size standards and data sources it evaluated to develop the proposed size standards. SBA also invites comments on its proposed policy of not lowering any size standards, except for excluding dominant firms from qualifying as small. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(4), a summary of this rule may be found at www.regulations.gov.","document_number":"2025-16142","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/22/2025-16142/small-business-size-standards-monetary-based-industry-size-standards","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-22/pdf/2025-16142.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-16142.pdf?1755780357","publication_date":"2025-08-22","agencies":[{"raw_name":"SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION","name":"Small Business Administration","id":468,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/small-business-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/468","parent_id":null,"slug":"small-business-administration"}],"excerpts":" www.regulations.gov. \n \n Dominance in Field of <span class=\"match\">Operation</span> \n Section 3(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(a)) defines a small business concern as one that is: (1) independently owned and operated; (2) not dominant in its field of <span class=\"match\">operation</span>; and (3) within a specific small business definition or size standard established by SBA Administrator. SBA considers as part of its evaluation whether a business concern at a proposed or revised size standard would be dominant in its field of <span class=\"match\">operation</span>. For this, SBA generally examines the industry's"},{"title":"Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; Quality Reporting Programs, Including the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting Program; Health and Safety Standards for Obstetrical Services in Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals; Prior Authorization; Requests for Information; Medicaid and CHIP Continuous Eligibility; Medicaid Clinic Services Four Walls Exceptions; Individuals Currently or Formerly in Custody of Penal Authorities; Revision to Medicare Special Enrollment Period for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals; and All-Inclusive Rate Add-On Payment for High-Cost Drugs Provided by Indian Health Service and Tribal Facilities","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule with comment period revises the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and the Medicare Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) payment system for calendar year 2025 based on our continuing experience with these systems. We 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 system. Also, this final rule updates the requirements for the Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting Program, Rural Emergency Hospital Quality Reporting Program, Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality Reporting Program, and Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting Program. We also summarize information received in response to a Request for Information on potential modifications to the Safety of Care measure group in the Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating methodology. In this final rule, we are also finalizing our proposal to narrow the description of \"custody\" in the Medicare payment exclusion rule and to revise the special enrollment period criteria for formerly incarcerated individuals. We are also finalizing our Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) continuous eligibility provisions. We are also finalizing the proposal to reduce the review timeframe for standard prior authorization requests for certain covered outpatient department services paid under the OPPS from 10-business days to 7-calendar days. Further, this rule finalizes updates to the Conditions of Participation (CoPs) for hospitals and critical access hospitals (CAHs) in an effort to advance the health and safety of pregnant, birthing, and postpartum women. This rule also finalizes our proposed policy to separately pay Indian Health Service (IHS) and Tribal hospitals for high-cost drugs furnished in hospital outpatient departments through an add-on payment in addition to the all-inclusive rate (AIR) under the authorities used to calculate the AIR starting January 1, 2025. Finally, we are finalizing exceptions to the Medicaid clinic services four walls requirement for IHS and Tribal clinics, and, at state option, for behavioral health clinics and clinics located in rural areas.","document_number":"2024-25521","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/27/2024-25521/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-hospital-outpatient-prospective-payment-and-ambulatory-surgical","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-27/pdf/2024-25521.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-25521.pdf?1730492130","publication_date":"2024-11-27","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":"-H.pdf. \n \n \n \n \n 599 \n  \n https://www.cdc.gov/maternal-mortality/media/pdfs/Pregnancy-Related-Deaths-Data-MMRCs-2017-2019-H.pdf. \n \n \n \n Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander <span class=\"match\">women</span>, Black <span class=\"match\">women</span>, and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) <span class=\"match\">women</span> are two to four times more likely to suffer a pregnancy-related death than non-Hispanic White <span class=\"match\">women</span>.\n 600 \n \n Black and AI/AN <span class=\"match\">women</span> experience severe maternal morbidity rates that are more than two times higher than their White counterparts.\n 601 602 \n \n Systemic societal barriers, including a patient's social"},{"title":"Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals","type":"Rule","abstract":"This interim final rule with comment period (IFC) interprets and implements the community engagement requirement in Medicaid under section 1902(xx) of the Social Security Act. States are required to implement the new requirement no later than January 1, 2027. This IFC specifies the requirements and expectations for States, including the Medicaid applicants and beneficiaries who must demonstrate community engagement as a condition of their eligibility, the types of qualifying activities that satisfy the community engagement requirement, the criteria to meet an exception from the requirement (that is, be deemed compliant), and the criteria to meet a specified exclusion from the requirement. It also specifies requirements for verification of qualifying activities, outreach to affected populations, steps States must take if they determine individuals are noncompliant, and additional operational considerations for States. Finally, this IFC specifies implementation timing and establishes new State reporting requirements.","document_number":"2026-11094","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/03/2026-11094/medicaid-program-community-engagement-requirement-for-certain-individuals","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-03/pdf/2026-11094.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-11094.pdf?1780346707","publication_date":"2026-06-03","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":"pregnant and postpartum <span class=\"match\">women</span> who are entitled to medical assistance under section 1902(e)(5) or (16) of the Act. While pregnant <span class=\"match\">women</span> are generally not eligible for the adult group under § 435.119, and so most often would not be subject to community engagement, we also recognize that individuals enrolled in the adult group can become pregnant and remain in the adult group.\n 83 \n \n Also, it is possible that a section 1115(a)(2) demonstration population determined to include applicable individuals may have pregnant <span class=\"match\">women</span> enrolled in it. Therefore"},{"title":"Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is finalizing a rule to address the unreasonable risk of injury to health presented by trichloroethylene (TCE) under its conditions of use. TSCA requires that EPA address by rule any unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment identified in a TSCA risk evaluation and apply requirements to the extent necessary so that the chemical no longer presents unreasonable risk. EPA's final rule will, among other things, prevent serious illness associated with uncontrolled exposures to the chemical by preventing consumer access to the chemical, restricting the industrial and commercial use of the chemical while also allowing for a reasonable transition period with interim worker protections in place where an industrial and commercial use of the chemical is being prohibited, and provide time-limited exemptions for critical or essential uses of TCE for which no technically and economically feasible safer alternatives are available.","document_number":"2024-29274","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/17/2024-29274/trichloroethylene-tce-regulation-under-the-toxic-substances-control-act-tsca","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-17/pdf/2024-29274.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-29274.pdf?1734356718","publication_date":"2024-12-17","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":"c.\n \n H. Executive Order 13211: Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect <span class=\"match\">Energy</span> Supply, Distribution or Use \n This action is not a “significant <span class=\"match\">energy</span> action” under Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001) because it is not likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution or use of <span class=\"match\">energy</span> and has not been designated by the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs as a significant <span class=\"match\">energy</span> action. \n I. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) \n Pursuant to the NTTAA"},{"title":"Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 6, 7, 10, 18, 26, 37, and 41","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council or FAR Council) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement. The E.O. directs the elimination of excessive acquisition regulations to stop the inefficient use of American taxpayer dollars. The FAR Council is issuing twelve proposed rules that collectively will streamline the FAR in its entirety. This rule proposes revisions to FAR parts 6, 7, 10, 18, 26, 37, 41, and 52.","document_number":"2026-12560","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/23/2026-12560/federal-acquisition-regulation-revolutionary-federal-acquisition-regulation-overhaul-parts-6-7-10-18","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-23/pdf/2026-12560.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12560.pdf?1782132314","publication_date":"2026-06-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET","name":"Management and Budget Office","id":280,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/management-and-budget-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/280","parent_id":null,"slug":"management-and-budget-office"},{"raw_name":"Office of Federal Procurement Policy","name":"Federal Procurement Policy Office","id":184,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-procurement-policy-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/184","parent_id":280,"slug":"federal-procurement-policy-office"},{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE","name":"Defense Department","id":103,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/defense-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/103","parent_id":null,"slug":"defense-department"},{"raw_name":"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"},{"raw_name":"NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION","name":"National Aeronautics and Space Administration","id":301,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-aeronautics-and-space-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/301","parent_id":null,"slug":"national-aeronautics-and-space-administration"}],"excerpts":"does not preclude— \n (i) The head of an agency from entering into a contract pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 8287 (which pertains to the subject of shared <span class=\"match\">energy</span> savings including cogeneration); \n (ii) The Secretary of a military department from entering into a contract pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2922a (which pertains to contracts for <span class=\"match\">energy</span> or fuel for military installations including the provision and <span class=\"match\">operation</span> of <span class=\"match\">energy</span> production facilities); or \n (iii) The Secretary of a military department from purchasing electricity from any provider when the utility or utilities"},{"title":"Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) is amending Regulation B to implement changes to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) made by section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act). Consistent with section 1071, covered financial institutions are required to collect and report to the CFPB data on applications for credit for small businesses, including those that are owned by women or minorities. The final rule also addresses the CFPB's approach to privacy interests and the publication of data; shielding certain demographic data from underwriters and other persons; recordkeeping requirements; enforcement provisions; and the rule's effective and compliance dates.","document_number":"2023-07230","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/05/31/2023-07230/small-business-lending-under-the-equal-credit-opportunity-act-regulation-b","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-05-31/pdf/2023-07230.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-07230.pdf?1685450721","publication_date":"2023-05-31","agencies":[{"raw_name":"Consumer Financial Protection Bureau","name":"Consumer Financial Protection Bureau","id":573,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/consumer-financial-protection-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/573","parent_id":null,"slug":"consumer-financial-protection-bureau"}],"excerpts":"have defined a <span class=\"match\">women</span>-owned business as a business for which more than 50 percent of its ownership or control is held by one or more <span class=\"match\">women</span>, and more than 50 percent of its net profits or losses accrue to one or more <span class=\"match\">women</span>. Proposed comment 102(s)-1 would have explained that a business must satisfy both prongs of the definition to be a <span class=\"match\">women</span>-owned business—that is, (A) more than 50 percent of the ownership or control is held by one or more <span class=\"match\">women</span>, and (B) more than 50 percent of the net profits or losses accrue to one or more <span class=\"match\">women</span>. \n Proposed comment"},{"title":"Introduction to the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions-Fall 2023","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"Publication of the Fall 2023 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions represents a key component of the regulatory planning mechanism prescribed in Executive Order (\"E.O.\") 12866, \"Regulatory Planning and Review,\" (58 FR 51735, as amended) and reaffirmed in E.O. 13563, \"Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review,\" (76 FR 3821) and E.O. 14094, \"Modernizing Regulatory Review,\" (88 FR 21879). The Regulatory Flexibility Act requires that agencies publish semiannual regulatory agendas in the Federal Register describing regulatory actions they are developing that may have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities (5 U.S.C. 602). The Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Unified Agenda), published in the fall and spring, helps agencies fulfill all of these requirements. All Federal regulatory agencies have chosen to publish their regulatory agendas as part of this publication. The complete publication of the Fall 2023 Unified Agenda contains the Regulatory Plans of 29 Federal agencies and 69 Federal agency regulatory agendas available to the public at www.reginfo.gov. The Fall 2023 Unified Agenda publication appearing in the Federal Register includes the Regulatory Plan and agency Regulatory Flexibility Agendas, in accordance with the publication requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Agency Regulatory Flexibility Agendas contain only those Agenda entries for rules that are likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities and entries that have been selected for periodic review under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.","document_number":"2024-00476","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/02/09/2024-00476/introduction-to-the-unified-agenda-of-federal-regulatory-and-deregulatory-actions-fall-2023","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-02-09/pdf/2024-00476.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-00476.pdf?1707399919","publication_date":"2024-02-09","agencies":[{"raw_name":"REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE CENTER","name":"Regulatory Information Service Center","id":449,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/regulatory-information-service-center","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/449","parent_id":null,"slug":"regulatory-information-service-center"}],"excerpts":"1840-AD81\n \n BILLING CODE 4000-01-P \n \n DEPARTMENT OF <span class=\"match\">ENERGY</span> \n \n Statement of Regulatory and Deregulatory Priorities \n The Department of <span class=\"match\">Energy</span> (Department or DOE) makes vital contributions to the Nation's welfare through its activities focused on improving national security, <span class=\"match\">energy</span> supply, <span class=\"match\">energy</span> efficiency, environmental remediation, and <span class=\"match\">energy</span> research. The Department's mission is to: \n • Promote dependable, affordable and environmentally sound production and distribution of <span class=\"match\">energy</span>; \n • Advance <span class=\"match\">energy</span> efficiency and conservation; \n • Provide responsible"},{"title":"Securing the Border","type":"Rule","abstract":"On June 3, 2024, the President signed a Proclamation under sections 212(f) and 215(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (\"INA\") suspending and limiting the entry of certain noncitizens into the United States during emergency border circumstances. DHS and DOJ (\"the Departments\") issued a complementary interim final rule (\"IFR\") shortly thereafter. This final rule responds to public comments received on the IFR, makes certain revisions to the regulatory text, and seeks comment on potential changes to the Circumvention of Lawful Pathways rule as well as changes that parallel modifications made by the subsequent Proclamation.","document_number":"2024-22602","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/07/2024-22602/securing-the-border","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-07/pdf/2024-22602.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-22602.pdf?1727715629","publication_date":"2024-10-07","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"},{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"},{"raw_name":"Executive Office for Immigration Review","name":"Executive Office for Immigration Review","id":149,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/executive-office-for-immigration-review","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/149","parent_id":268,"slug":"executive-office-for-immigration-review"}],"excerpts":"277 \n  \n See \n CBP, \n Securing the Border IFR and Presidential Proclamation CBP Manifesting Fear Guidance; \n CBP, Off. of Field <span class=\"match\">Operations</span>, \n Muster, Documenting Noncitizen Asylum of Fear Claims or Fear Manifestations \n (July 18, 2024); Memorandum for Dirs., Field <span class=\"match\">Operations</span>, &amp; Dir., Preclearance <span class=\"match\">Operations</span>, Off. of Field <span class=\"match\">Operations</span>, from Acting Exec. Dir., Admissibility &amp; Passenger Programs, Off. of Field <span class=\"match\">Operations</span>, CBP, \n Re: \n Processing Expedited Removal Cases &amp; attach. (Muster); Memorandum Mgmt. Team, Reg'l Dirs., et al., from Off"},{"title":"Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is promulgating new greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for model year (MY) 2032 and later heavy-duty highway vehicles that phase in starting as early MY 2027 for certain vehicle categories. The phase in revises certain MY 2027 GHG standards that were established previously under EPA's Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles--Phase 2 rule (\"HD GHG Phase 2\"). This document also updates discrete elements of the Averaging Banking and Trading program, including providing additional flexibilities for manufacturers to support the implementation of the Phase 3 program balanced by limiting the availability of certain advanced technology credits initially established under the HD GHG Phase 2 rule. EPA is also adding warranty requirements for batteries and other components of zero-emission vehicles and requiring customer-facing battery state-of- health monitors for plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles. In this action, we are also finalizing additional revisions, including clarifying and editorial amendments to certain highway heavy-duty vehicle provisions and certain test procedures for heavy-duty engines.","document_number":"2024-06809","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/22/2024-06809/greenhouse-gas-emissions-standards-for-heavy-duty-vehicles-phase-3","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-04-22/pdf/2024-06809.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-06809.pdf?1713530716","publication_date":"2024-04-22","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":"which are more complex to produce.\n \n \n \n \n 252 \n  Battery specific <span class=\"match\">energy</span> (also referred to as gravimetric <span class=\"match\">energy</span> density) is a measure of battery <span class=\"match\">energy</span> per unit of mass.\n \n \n \n \n 253 \n  Volumetric <span class=\"match\">energy</span> density (also called <span class=\"match\">energy</span> density) is a measure of battery <span class=\"match\">energy</span> per unit of volume.\n \n \n a. Battery <span class=\"match\">Energy</span> and Power Parameters \n Specific <span class=\"match\">energy</span> and power and <span class=\"match\">energy</span> density are a function of how much <span class=\"match\">energy</span> or power can be stored per unit mass (in Watt-hour per kilogram (Wh/kg) or Watt per kilogram (W/kg)) or volume (in Watt-hour per liter"},{"title":"Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to address the unreasonable risk of injury to human health presented by trichloroethylene (TCE) under its conditions of use as documented in EPA's November 2020 Risk Evaluation for TCE and January 2023 revised risk determination for TCE pursuant to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). TCE is widely used as a solvent in a variety of industrial, commercial and consumer applications including for hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) production, vapor and aerosol degreasing, and in lubricants, greases, adhesives, and sealants. TSCA requires that when EPA determines a chemical substance presents unreasonable risk that EPA address by rule the unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment and apply requirements to the extent necessary so the chemical no longer presents unreasonable risk. EPA determined that TCE presents an unreasonable risk of injury to health due to the significant adverse health effects associated with exposure to TCE, including non-cancer effects (liver toxicity, kidney toxicity, neurotoxicity, immunotoxicity, reproductive toxicity, and developmental toxicity) as well as cancer (liver, kidney, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma) from chronic inhalation and dermal exposures to TCE. TCE is a neurotoxicant and is carcinogenic to humans by all routes of exposure. The most sensitive adverse effects of TCE exposure are non-cancer effects (developmental toxicity and immunosuppression) for acute exposures and developmental toxicity and autoimmunity for chronic exposures. To address the identified unreasonable risk, EPA is proposing to: prohibit all manufacture (including import), processing, and distribution in commerce of TCE and industrial and commercial use of TCE for all uses, with longer compliance timeframes and workplace controls for certain processing and industrial and commercial uses (including proposed phaseouts and time-limited exemptions); prohibit the disposal of TCE to industrial pre-treatment, industrial treatment, or publicly owned treatment works, with a time-limited exemption for cleanup projects; and establish recordkeeping and downstream notification requirements.","document_number":"2023-23010","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/10/31/2023-23010/trichloroethylene-tce-regulation-under-the-toxic-substances-control-act-tsca","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-10-31/pdf/2023-23010.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-23010.pdf?1698669915","publication_date":"2023-10-31","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":"be degraded during the chemical reaction that occurs during carbonization, which could result in failure of the nozzle during a <span class=\"match\">launch</span> and catastrophic effects for the rockets.\n \n For this use, NASA has presented information to EPA on the necessity of additional time to transition to an alternative, given that 8 rocket <span class=\"match\">launches</span> are planned using booster sets with a component produced with TCE (Ref. 43). These <span class=\"match\">launches</span> could not occur if prohibition occurred on a shorter timeframe. In particular, given the end use of the components in human-rated"},{"title":"Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles","type":"Rule","abstract":"Under the Clean Air Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is establishing new, more protective emissions standards for criteria pollutants and greenhouse gases (GHG) for light-duty vehicles and Class 2b and 3 (\"medium-duty\") vehicles that will phase-in over model years 2027 through 2032. In addition, EPA is finalizing GHG program revisions in several areas, including off-cycle and air conditioning credits, the treatment of upstream emissions associated with zero-emission vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in compliance calculations, medium-duty vehicle incentive multipliers, and vehicle certification and compliance. EPA is also establishing new standards to control refueling emissions from incomplete medium-duty vehicles, and battery durability and warranty requirements for light- duty and medium-duty electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. EPA is also finalizing minor amendments to update program requirements related to aftermarket fuel conversions, importing vehicles and engines, evaporative emission test procedures, and test fuel specifications for measuring fuel economy.","document_number":"2024-06214","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/18/2024-06214/multi-pollutant-emissions-standards-for-model-years-2027-and-later-light-duty-and-medium-duty","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-04-18/pdf/2024-06214.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-06214.pdf?1713357919","publication_date":"2024-04-18","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"the differences between vehicle <span class=\"match\">operation</span> observed on the two-cycle tests and vehicle <span class=\"match\">operation</span> \n \n occurring at higher speeds and loads along with hot and cold ambient temperatures not seen on the UDDS or HFET cycles.\n \n PHEVs include both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor and can be powered by the battery or engine or a combination of both power devices. Charge depleting <span class=\"match\">operation</span> is when the electric motor is primarily propelling the vehicle with <span class=\"match\">energy</span> from the battery. Charge <span class=\"match\">sustaining</span> <span class=\"match\">operation</span> is when the internal combustion"}]}