{"description":"Documents matching 'make personal protective equipment america'","count":3999,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=make+personal+protective+equipment+america&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Personal Protective Equipment in Construction","type":"Rule","abstract":"OSHA is finalizing a revision to its personal protective equipment standard for construction to explicitly require that the equipment must fit properly.","document_number":"2024-29220","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/12/2024-29220/personal-protective-equipment-in-construction","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-12/pdf/2024-29220.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-29220.pdf?1733924741","publication_date":"2024-12-12","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF LABOR","name":"Labor Department","id":271,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/labor-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/271","parent_id":null,"slug":"labor-department"},{"raw_name":"Occupational Safety and Health Administration","name":"Occupational Safety and Health Administration","id":386,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/occupational-safety-and-health-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/386","parent_id":271,"slug":"occupational-safety-and-health-administration"}],"excerpts":"them below in Section III, Summary and Explanation. \n III. Summary and Explanation \n \n This final rule amends 29 CFR 1926.95, Criteria for <span class=\"match\">personal</span> <span class=\"match\">protective</span> <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>, to <span class=\"match\">make</span> explicit the existing requirement that employers in the construction industry must ensure PPE worn by employees properly fits. Specifically, OSHA is revising § 1926.95(c) to state that employers must ensure all <span class=\"match\">personal</span> <span class=\"match\">protective</span> <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>: (1) is of safe design and construction for the work to be performed; and (2) is selected to ensure that it properly fits each affected"},{"title":"Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation, Make Personal Protective Equipment in America Act Restrictions on Foreign Acquisition (HSAR Case 2024-003)","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"DHS is proposing to amend the Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) to add a new subpart, clause, and provision that would codify how DHS complies with the requirements of the Make Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in America Act. DHS believes these proposed changes would help to ensure the sustainment and expansion of domestic manufacturing for certain types of PPE critical to the United States' national response to a public health crisis, such as the COVID- 19 pandemic.","document_number":"2024-22303","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/01/2024-22303/homeland-security-acquisition-regulation-make-personal-protective-equipment-in-america-act","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-01/pdf/2024-22303.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-22303.pdf?1727700323","publication_date":"2024-10-01","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"}],"excerpts":"paragraph (b) of this provision, is domestic <span class=\"match\">personal</span> <span class=\"match\">protective</span> <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>. \n (2) The Offeror shall list foreign-assembled domestic <span class=\"match\">personal</span> <span class=\"match\">protective</span> <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> items. \n (3) The terms “domestic <span class=\"match\">personal</span> <span class=\"match\">protective</span> <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>,” “foreign-assembled domestic <span class=\"match\">personal</span> <span class=\"match\">protective</span> <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>,” “foreign <span class=\"match\">personal</span> <span class=\"match\">protective</span> <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>,” and “<span class=\"match\">personal</span> <span class=\"match\">protective</span> <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>,” are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “<span class=\"match\">Make</span> PPE in <span class=\"match\">America</span>.” \n (b) Foreign-assembled Domestic <span class=\"match\">Personal</span> <span class=\"match\">Protective</span> <span class=\"match\">Equipment</span>: \n \n   \n \n Line item No. \n Country of assembly"},{"title":"Medicare Program; Ensuring Safety Through Domestic Security With Made in America Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Essential Medicine Procurement by Medicare Participating Hospitals","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This advance notice of proposed rulemaking solicits public comment on potential options we may consider for Medicare participating hospitals to help foster a more resilient supply chain for American- made personal protective equipment and essential medicines to secure our nation's health and safety and to reflect the additional resource costs incurred when procuring these domestically manufactured items. We seek input on a possible new \"Secure American Medical Supplies\" friendly designation that could be earned by hospitals that demonstrate their commitment to domestic procurement. In addition, we seek input on potential ways such a designation could facilitate the creation of new, streamlined payment policies to support hospitals in their efforts. We are also seeking input on a potential new structural quality measure as part of the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program that could promote hospital commitments to invest in domestic procurement to secure our nation's health and safety.","document_number":"2026-01730","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/29/2026-01730/medicare-program-ensuring-safety-through-domestic-security-with-made-in-america-personal-protective","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-29/pdf/2026-01730.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-01730.pdf?1769465709","publication_date":"2026-01-29","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":"solicits public comment on potential options we may consider for Medicare participating hospitals to help foster a more resilient supply chain for <span class=\"match\">American</span>-made <span class=\"match\">personal</span> <span class=\"match\">protective</span> <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> and essential medicines to secure our nation's health and safety and to reflect the additional resource costs incurred when procuring these domestically manufactured items. We seek input on a possible new “Secure <span class=\"match\">American</span> Medical Supplies” friendly designation that could be earned by hospitals that demonstrate their commitment to domestic procurement. In addition"},{"title":"Personal Protective Equipment in Construction","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"OSHA is proposing to revise its personal protective equipment standard in construction to explicitly require that the equipment must fit properly. The agency requests comments regarding the proposed revision.","document_number":"2023-15285","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/07/20/2023-15285/personal-protective-equipment-in-construction","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-07-20/pdf/2023-15285.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-15285.pdf?1689770721","publication_date":"2023-07-20","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF LABOR","name":"Labor Department","id":271,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/labor-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/271","parent_id":null,"slug":"labor-department"},{"raw_name":"Occupational Safety and Health Administration","name":"Occupational Safety and Health Administration","id":386,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/occupational-safety-and-health-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/386","parent_id":271,"slug":"occupational-safety-and-health-administration"}],"excerpts":"PPE are worn together, <span class=\"match\">make</span> sure they are compatible. If PPE does not fit properly, it can <span class=\"match\">make</span> the difference between being safely covered or dangerously exposed. It may not provide the level of protection desired and may discourage employee use.” (\n <span class=\"match\">Personal</span> <span class=\"match\">Protective</span> <span class=\"match\">Equipment</span>, \n OSHA 3151-12R, 2004, p. 8). OSHA's \n Fact Sheet on <span class=\"match\">Personal</span> <span class=\"match\">Protective</span> <span class=\"match\">Equipment</span>, \n which refers to § 1926.95, explains that after determining hazards are present that require the use of PPE, an employer must “select <span class=\"match\">personal</span> <span class=\"match\">protective</span> <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> that properly fits your"},{"title":"Electronic Surveying Equipment in Underground Mines","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"MSHA is proposing to allow the use of electronic surveying equipment in high-hazard areas of underground coal mines, if the equipment meets certain technical specifications and is operated under specific conditions. This proposed rule would codify technical specifications and working conditions in MSHA standards to allow the use of electronic surveying equipment in underground gassy mines. This proposed rule would reduce burdens on underground coal mine operators because mine operators would no longer need to submit a petition for modification to use non-permissible electronic surveying equipment.","document_number":"2025-11741","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/01/2025-11741/electronic-surveying-equipment-in-underground-mines","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-01/pdf/2025-11741.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-11741.pdf?1751287517","publication_date":"2025-07-01","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF LABOR","name":"Labor Department","id":271,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/labor-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/271","parent_id":null,"slug":"labor-department"},{"raw_name":"Mine Safety and Health Administration","name":"Mine Safety and Health Administration","id":288,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/mine-safety-and-health-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/288","parent_id":271,"slug":"mine-safety-and-health-administration"}],"excerpts":" Section 75.1802—Electronic Surveying <span class=\"match\">Equipment</span> \n Proposed § 75.1802 would require that electronic surveying <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> taken into specified underground areas meet certain conditions. All petitions for modification granted since September 2018 for electronic surveying <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> in underground coal mines include a list of surveying <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> with less than an 8-volt operating voltage range. Since many types of “low-voltage” surveying <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> exist, MSHA sees no need to permit electronic surveying <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> operating at or above 8 volts. \n Proposed"},{"title":"Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern or Covered Persons","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Department of Justice is issuing a final rule to implement Executive Order 14117 of February 28, 2024 (Preventing Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government- Related Data by Countries of Concern), by prohibiting and restricting certain data transactions with certain countries or persons.","document_number":"2024-31486","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/08/2024-31486/preventing-access-to-us-sensitive-personal-data-and-government-related-data-by-countries-of-concern","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-08/pdf/2024-31486.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-31486.pdf?1735911918","publication_date":"2025-01-08","agencies":[{"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"}],"excerpts":"posed by countries of concern accessing government-related data or <span class=\"match\">Americans</span>' bulk U.S. sensitive <span class=\"match\">personal</span> data. As the President determined in the Order, “[a]ccess to <span class=\"match\">Americans</span>' bulk sensitive <span class=\"match\">personal</span> data or United States Government-related data increases the ability of countries of concern to engage in a wide range of malicious activities.” \n 5 \n \n As the NPRM explained, countries of concern can use their access to government-related data or <span class=\"match\">Americans</span>' bulk U.S. sensitive <span class=\"match\">personal</span> data to engage in malicious cyber-enabled activities and malign"},{"title":"Certain Low-Speed Personal Transportation Vehicles From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination and Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of certain low-speed personal transportation vehicles (LSPTVs) from the People's Republic of China (China). The period of investigation is January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.","document_number":"2025-11433","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/23/2025-11433/certain-low-speed-personal-transportation-vehicles-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-23/pdf/2025-11433.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-11433.pdf?1750423515","publication_date":"2025-06-23","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":"International Trade Administration","name":"International Trade Administration","id":261,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/international-trade-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/261","parent_id":54,"slug":"international-trade-administration"}],"excerpts":"brokers, are not permitted to <span class=\"match\">make</span> this certification. \n \n L. This certification was completed by the time of filing the entry summary or within 45 \n \n days of the date on which Commerce published notice of its antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders on certain low speed <span class=\"match\">personal</span> transportation vehicles and subassemblies thereof from China in the \n Federal Register \n .\n \n M. I am aware that U.S. law (including, but not limited to, 18 U.S.C. 1001) imposes criminal sanctions on individuals who knowingly and willfully <span class=\"match\">make</span> material false statements"},{"title":"Certain Low Speed Personal Transportation Vehicles From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, in Part","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that certain low speed personal transportation vehicles (LSPTVs) from the People's Republic of China (China) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV) during the period of investigation (POI) October 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024.","document_number":"2025-11428","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/23/2025-11428/certain-low-speed-personal-transportation-vehicles-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-final","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-23/pdf/2025-11428.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-11428.pdf?1750423514","publication_date":"2025-06-23","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":"International Trade Administration","name":"International Trade Administration","id":261,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/international-trade-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/261","parent_id":54,"slug":"international-trade-administration"}],"excerpts":"either publicly or under an administrative <span class=\"match\">protective</span> order (APO), without the written consent of the Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance. \n Administrative <span class=\"match\">Protective</span> Order \n This notice serves as the only reminder to parties subject to an APO of their responsibility concerning the disposition of proprietary information disclosed under APO in accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3). Timely written notification of the return or destruction of APO materials or conversion to judicial <span class=\"match\">protective</span> order is hereby requested. Failure to comply"},{"title":"Energy Conservation Program: Procedures, Interpretations, and Policies for Consideration of New or Revised Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedures for Consumer Products and Certain Commercial/Industrial Equipment","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Department of Energy (\"DOE\" or \"the Department\") proposes to update the Department's current rulemaking methodology titled, \"Procedures, Interpretations, and Policies for Consideration of New or Revised Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedures for Consumer Products and Certain Commercial/Industrial Equipment\" (\"Process Rule\"). Specifically, DOE proposes to: make Appendix A binding on DOE for certain actions; amend objectives and considerations consistent with recent Executive orders and Department policies; add a definition of \"significant energy savings\"; re-instate the comparative analysis requirement, described as a \"walk up\" approach; include certain economic thresholds; re-instate the description of clear and convincing evidence; and revert to language from the 2020 Process Rule text, with minor edits, in several sections. In addition to requesting written comments on its proposal, DOE will also hold a public meeting to discuss this proposal and obtain additional input.","document_number":"2026-13674","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/07/2026-13674/energy-conservation-program-procedures-interpretations-and-policies-for-consideration-of-new-or","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-07/pdf/2026-13674.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13674.pdf?1783341912","publication_date":"2026-07-07","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":"products; (4) consumer electronics; (5) other covered products; (6) commercial heating and cooling <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>; (7) commercial water heating <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>; (8) commercial refrigeration <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>; and (9) other covered <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>. DOE requests comment on this further disaggregated threshold approach, and on whether the 10-percent and 2 quads FFC energy use reduction over a 30-year period, or higher or lower alternatives, may be appropriate for each product or <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> grouping. DOE also acknowledges that implementation of such an approach may require further"},{"title":"Pipeline Safety: Timeframe To Make RMVs Operational","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"PHMSA proposes to amend the required timeframes for making rupture-mitigation valves and alternative equivalent technology operational on gas transmission, hazardous liquid, and carbon dioxide pipelines.","document_number":"2026-08076","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/24/2026-08076/pipeline-safety-timeframe-to-make-rmvs-operational","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-24/pdf/2026-08076.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08076.pdf?1776948324","publication_date":"2026-04-24","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":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","id":408,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/408","parent_id":492,"slug":"pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"requires gas transmission pipeline operators to <span class=\"match\">make</span> “RMVs or alternative equivalent technologies . . . operational within 14 days of placing the new or replaced pipeline segment into service.” Section 195.418(a) similarly requires hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide pipeline operators to <span class=\"match\">make</span> RMVs or alternative equivalent technologies operational within the same 14-day deadline. \n \n In response to DOT's request for information (90 FR 14593 (Apr. 3, 2025)), the <span class=\"match\">American</span> Gas Association \n \n (AGA) and <span class=\"match\">American</span> Public Gas Association (APGA) asked PHMSA"},{"title":"Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 205; Glazing Materials; No. 205(a), Glazing Equipment Manufactured Before September 1, 2006, and Glazing Materials Used in Vehicles Manufactured Before November 1, 2006","type":"Rule","abstract":"On May 30, 2025, NHTSA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to remove the obsolete Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 205(a), Glazing equipment manufactured before September 1, 2006, and glazing materials used in vehicles manufactured before November 1, 2006. The agency received no comment on the proposed removal of FMVSS No. 205(a) and therefore the agency is adopting the changes in this final rule.","document_number":"2026-11082","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/03/2026-11082/federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-no-205-glazing-materials-no-205a-glazing-equipment","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-03/pdf/2026-11082.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-11082.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":"the United States to address similar issues, and that in some cases the differences between them might not be necessary and might impair the ability of <span class=\"match\">American</span> businesses to export and compete internationally. It further recognizes that in meeting shared challenges involving health, safety, and other issues, international regulatory cooperation can identify approaches that are at least as <span class=\"match\">protective</span> as those that are or would be adopted in the absence of such cooperation and can reduce, eliminate, or prevent unnecessary differences in regulatory requirements"},{"title":"Low Speed Personal Transportation Vehicles (LSPTVs) From China; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-731 and 731-TA-1700 (Final) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (\"the Act\") to determine whether an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of low speed personal transportation vehicles (LSPTVs) from China, provided for in subheadings 8703.10.50, 8703.90.01, 8706.00.15, and 8707.10.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, preliminarily determined by the Department of Commerce (\"Commerce\") to be subsidized and sold at less-than-fair-value.","document_number":"2025-02467","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/02/11/2025-02467/low-speed-personal-transportation-vehicles-lsptvs-from-china-scheduling-of-the-final-phase-of","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-02-11/pdf/2025-02467.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-02467.pdf?1739195112","publication_date":"2025-02-11","agencies":[{"raw_name":"INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION","name":"International Trade Commission","id":262,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/international-trade-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/262","parent_id":null,"slug":"international-trade-commission"}],"excerpts":" 1671b) are being provided to manufacturers, producers, or exporters in China of low speed <span class=\"match\">personal</span> transportation vehicles (LSPTVs), and that such products are being sold in the United States at less than fair value within the meaning of § 733 of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673b). The investigations were requested in petitions filed on June 20, 2024, by the <span class=\"match\">American</span> <span class=\"match\">Personal</span> Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers Coalition.\n 1 \n \n \n \n \n 1 \n  The <span class=\"match\">American</span> <span class=\"match\">Personal</span> Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers Coalition is comprised of Club Car, LLC, Evans, Georgia"},{"title":"Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 205, Glazing Materials; No. 205(a), Glazing Equipment Manufactured Before September 1, 2006, and Glazing Materials Used in Vehicles Manufactured Before November 1, 2006","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"NHTSA is proposing to remove the obsolete Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 205(a), Glazing equipment manufactured before September 1, 2006, and glazing materials used in vehicles manufactured before November 1, 2006.","document_number":"2025-09739","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/30/2025-09739/federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-no-205-glazing-materials-no-205a-glazing-equipment","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-05-30/pdf/2025-09739.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-09739.pdf?1748376915","publication_date":"2025-05-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"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":"the United States to address similar issues, and that in some cases the differences between them might not be necessary and might impair the ability of <span class=\"match\">American</span> businesses to export and compete internationally. It further recognizes that in meeting shared challenges involving health, safety, and other issues, international regulatory cooperation can identify approaches that are at least as <span class=\"match\">protective</span> as those that are or would be adopted in the absence of such cooperation and can reduce, eliminate, or prevent unnecessary differences in regulatory requirements"},{"title":"Testing, Evaluation, and Approval of Electric Motor-Driven Mine Equipment and Accessories","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is revising its regulations that set out the testing, evaluation, and approval requirements for electric motor-driven mine equipment and accessories intended for use in gassy mines. Under this final rule, MSHA incorporates by reference eight ANSI-approved voluntary consensus standards that are suitable for gassy mining environments to protect against fire or explosion hazards, and accepts them as alternatives to the existing testing, evaluation, and approval requirements for electric motor-driven mine equipment and accessories. This final rule offers more flexibility in the testing, evaluation, and approval requirements that product designers and manufacturers must meet in seeking MSHA approvals. This final rule will promote the use of innovative and advanced technologies that lead to improvements in mine safety and health.","document_number":"2024-28315","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/10/2024-28315/testing-evaluation-and-approval-of-electric-motor-driven-mine-equipment-and-accessories","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-10/pdf/2024-28315.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-28315.pdf?1733751919","publication_date":"2024-12-10","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF LABOR","name":"Labor Department","id":271,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/labor-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/271","parent_id":null,"slug":"labor-department"},{"raw_name":"Mine Safety and Health Administration","name":"Mine Safety and Health Administration","id":288,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/mine-safety-and-health-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/288","parent_id":271,"slug":"mine-safety-and-health-administration"}],"excerpts":"“permissible” electrical <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> that meets MSHA's specifications. 30 U.S.C. 865. MSHA's requirements for product approval ensure that electrical <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> will not cause a fire or explosion if operated in hazardous atmospheres encountered in gassy mines, where, for example, methane-air mixtures are present. Before electrical <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> can be used in a gassy mine in the U.S., the <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> must first be approved for such use by MSHA. MSHA-approved <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> is affixed with an MSHA approval plate to indicate that the <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> is permitted for use"},{"title":"Adaptive Equipment Allowance","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its regulations governing the provision of a monetary allowance to certain veterans and eligible members of the Armed Forces who require adaptive equipment to operate an automobile or other conveyance. VA proposed establishing in regulation a VA Adaptive Equipment Schedule for Automobiles and Other Conveyances to calculate the amount of the monetary allowance for adaptive equipment based on industry standards and our experience administering this program. We adopt as final this proposed rule, with changes based on public comment. This rulemaking addresses reimbursement to eligible persons who have paid for adaptive equipment and payments made by VA directly to registered adaptive equipment providers, but not the eligibility requirements to receive adaptive equipment.","document_number":"2024-13116","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/06/17/2024-13116/adaptive-equipment-allowance","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-06-17/pdf/2024-13116.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-13116.pdf?1718369114","publication_date":"2024-06-17","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS","name":"Veterans Affairs Department","id":520,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/veterans-affairs-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/520","parent_id":null,"slug":"veterans-affairs-department"}],"excerpts":"adaptive <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> when used vehicles are purchased. \n The VHA policy the commenter references is VHA Handbook 1173.4 Automobile Adaptive <span class=\"match\">Equipment</span> Program, which bases the reimbursement rate for prescribed adaptive <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> on a used vehicle on the age of the vehicle regardless of the age of the adaptive <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>. However, VHA determined that adaptive <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> depreciates at a faster rate than the vehicle itself and the functional lifespan of that <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> is five years. Because of the finite functional lifespan of adaptive <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>, VA does"},{"title":"Walking-Working Surfaces","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This proposed rule removes a deadline in OSHA's Walking- Working Surfaces standard by which all fixed ladders that extend more than 24 feet above a lower level must be equipped with personal fall arrest systems or ladder safety systems. Additionally, OSHA is seeking comment on repealing or revising the requirement that employers use personal fall arrest systems on all fixed ladders over 24 feet tall and instead permitting employers to continue to use ladder cages or wells.","document_number":"2026-06578","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/06/2026-06578/walking-working-surfaces","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-06/pdf/2026-06578.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06578.pdf?1775220309","publication_date":"2026-04-06","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF LABOR","name":"Labor Department","id":271,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/labor-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/271","parent_id":null,"slug":"labor-department"},{"raw_name":"Occupational Safety and Health Administration","name":"Occupational Safety and Health Administration","id":386,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/occupational-safety-and-health-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/386","parent_id":271,"slug":"occupational-safety-and-health-administration"}],"excerpts":"member companies of the <span class=\"match\">American</span> Fuel &amp; Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), <span class=\"match\">American</span> Chemistry Council (ACC), and <span class=\"match\">American</span> Petroleum Institute (API) (the “industry petition”), petitioning the agency to initiate rulemaking that would repeal the requirement to use <span class=\"match\">personal</span> fall arrest systems on all fixed ladders that extend more than 24 feet above a lower level and allow employers to continue to use cages and wells or, alternatively, that would allow the use of cages and wells on these ladders and require installation of <span class=\"match\">personal</span> fall arrest systems"},{"title":"National Security Division; Provisions Regarding Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Executive order of February 28, 2024, \"Preventing Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern\" (the Order), directs the Attorney General to issue regulations that prohibit or otherwise restrict United States persons from engaging in any acquisition, holding, use, transfer, transportation, or exportation of, or dealing in, any property in which a foreign country or national thereof has any interest (\"transaction\"), where the transaction: involves U.S. Government-related data or bulk U.S. sensitive personal data, as defined by final rules implementing the Order; falls within a class of transactions that has been determined by the Attorney General to pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States because it may enable access by countries of concern or covered persons to Americans' bulk sensitive personal data or U.S. government-related data; and meets other criteria specified by the Order. This advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) seeks public comment on various topics related to the implementation of the Order.","document_number":"2024-04594","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/03/05/2024-04594/national-security-division-provisions-regarding-access-to-americans-bulk-sensitive-personal-data-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-03-05/pdf/2024-04594.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-04594.pdf?1709559927","publication_date":"2024-03-05","agencies":[{"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"}],"excerpts":"Order's definitions of “sensitive <span class=\"match\">personal</span> data” and “bulk.” \n \n Sensitive <span class=\"match\">personal</span> data. \n The Department of Justice is considering further defining each of the six categories of \n sensitive <span class=\"match\">personal</span> data \n identified in the Order as follows:\n \n \n 1. \n Covered <span class=\"match\">personal</span> identifiers. \n The Order defines “covered <span class=\"match\">personal</span> identifiers” as “specifically listed classes of personally identifiable data that are reasonably linked to an individual, and that—whether in combination with each other, with other sensitive <span class=\"match\">personal</span> data, or with other data that is"},{"title":"Exemption for Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego Chapter, Inc. Apprenticeship and Training Fund, Located in San Diego, CA","type":"Notice","abstract":"This document gives notice of an individual exemption from certain prohibited transaction restrictions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA or the Act). The exemption permits the Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego Chapter, Inc. (the Chapter) to lease certain improved real property (the Property) located in San Diego, California to the Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego Chapter, Inc. Apprenticeship and Training Fund (the Plan or the Applicant).","document_number":"2024-31599","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/06/2024-31599/exemption-for-associated-general-contractors-of-america-san-diego-chapter-inc-apprenticeship-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-06/pdf/2024-31599.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-31599.pdf?1735911919","publication_date":"2025-01-06","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF LABOR","name":"Labor Department","id":271,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/labor-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/271","parent_id":null,"slug":"labor-department"},{"raw_name":"Employee Benefits Security Administration","name":"Employee Benefits Security Administration","id":131,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/employee-benefits-security-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/131","parent_id":271,"slug":"employee-benefits-security-administration"}],"excerpts":"replacements of <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> or improvements, as amortized over such <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> or improvements' useful life for depreciation purposes according to federal income tax guidelines; (9) reserves set aside for maintenance, repair and/or replacement of common area improvements and <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> as set forth in the Lease's Addendum ; (10) environmental damages and earthquake coverage to the extent not recovered by Chapter directly from any tenants; and (11) all taxes, assessments and charges levied on or with respect to the facility, or any <span class=\"match\">personal</span> property of the"},{"title":"Hazardous Materials: Reducing Burdens on Domestic Companies Using Battery-Powered Equipment in Trades","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This NPRM proposes to amend the Materials of Trade (MOTs) exceptions to allow for the transportation of increased quantities of lithium batteries. The current MOT exceptions unnecessarily limit the number and size of lithium batteries that can be safely transported by domestic construction, landscaping, mowing, tree service, food service, and entertainment companies in support of performing a trade.","document_number":"2025-12065","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/01/2025-12065/hazardous-materials-reducing-burdens-on-domestic-companies-using-battery-powered-equipment-in-trades","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-01/pdf/2025-12065.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-12065.pdf?1751055311","publication_date":"2025-07-01","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":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","id":408,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/408","parent_id":492,"slug":"pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"battery is contained in <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>, lithium cells and batteries may not exceed 30 kg (66 pounds) net weight for each lithium cell or battery and 500 kg (1102 pounds) aggregate net weight on a motor vehicle. Lithium cells and batteries, including when contained in or packed with <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>, must be of the type proven to meet the criteria in part III, sub-section 38.3 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria (IBR; see § 171.7 of this subchapter). \n \n (b) * * * \n (6) Cells and batteries, including cells and batteries contained in <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>, must be packaged"},{"title":"Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020","type":"Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is issuing regulations to implement certain provisions of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020. This rulemaking establishes an emissions reduction and reclamation program for the management of hydrofluorocarbons that includes requirements for leak repair and installation and use of automatic leak detection systems for certain equipment using refrigerants containing hydrofluorocarbons and certain substitutes; the servicing and/or repair of certain refrigerant- containing equipment to be done with reclaimed hydrofluorocarbons; the initial installation and servicing and/or repair of fire suppression equipment to be done with recycled hydrofluorocarbons, technician training, and recycling of hydrofluorocarbons prior to the disposal of fire suppression equipment containing hydrofluorocarbons; removal of hydrofluorocarbons from disposable cylinders before discarding them; and certain recordkeeping, reporting, and labeling requirements. In addition, EPA is establishing alternative Resource Conservation and Recovery Act standards for certain ignitable spent refrigerants being recycled for reuse.","document_number":"2024-21967","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/11/2024-21967/phasedown-of-hydrofluorocarbons-management-of-certain-hydrofluorocarbons-and-substitutes-under-the","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-11/pdf/2024-21967.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-21967.pdf?1728564320","publication_date":"2024-10-11","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":"“or <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>” and changing the second instance of “or <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>” with “or appliances.” EPA deleted the first instance of the phrase “or <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>” from the definition because the use of the term “<span class=\"match\">equipment</span>” in this instance does not align with the definition of “<span class=\"match\">equipment</span>” as defined in this rulemaking. This deletion is intended to clarify the intent of the definition, as the use of “<span class=\"match\">equipment</span>” in this context of “off-road vehicles or <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>” could have been confusing because it is not being used in the sense of how the term “<span class=\"match\">equipment</span>” is defined"}]}