{"description":"Documents matching 'manual development monitoring activities provides'","count":10000,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=manual+development+monitoring+activities+provides&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Request for Information on Developing and Implementing a Common Manual for the Federal Direct Loan Program","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Department of Education (ED), office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) is interested in developing and instituting common standards to serve as a centralized, authoritative source of servicing and collections policies and procedures under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program. This initiative will complement the current performance-based contracts and is aimed at establishing a set of clear, concise, consistent, and enforceable federal standards for the operations and oversight of the Direct Loan Program, drawing lessons from the Common Manual model used for the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program. This effort is intended to promote consistency, transparency, and effectiveness across all post-disbursement servicing and collections functions.","document_number":"2025-17216","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/08/2025-17216/request-for-information-on-developing-and-implementing-a-common-manual-for-the-federal-direct-loan","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-08/pdf/2025-17216.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-17216.pdf?1757076324","publication_date":"2025-09-08","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION","name":"Education Department","id":126,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/education-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/126","parent_id":null,"slug":"education-department"}],"excerpts":"develop and implement a common <span class=\"match\">manual</span> Direct Loan servicing and collections that does the following: \n 1. Establishes clear, concise, consistent, and standards across high-impact servicing and collections functions. \n \n 2. Draws lessons from past efforts like the \n FFEL Program Common <span class=\"match\">Manual</span>, \n while designing a modern framework tailored to the Direct Loan Program and federal student aid system.\n \n 3. Proceeds in phases, starting with a targeted set of guidance and practices to pilot, refine, and scale. \n <span class=\"match\">Development</span> <span class=\"match\">activities</span> may include, but are not"},{"title":"Revisions To Establish the Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6) for Public Water Systems","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or agency) is proposing the sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6). Under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the UCMR program gathers data about unregulated contaminant occurrence in drinking water. The proposed UCMR 6 would require public water systems (PWSs) to collect national occurrence data for seven ultrashort organofluorine compounds (including certain PFAS), three pesticide metabolites, 13 semivolatile organic compounds, and seven purgeable organic compounds. Subject to the availability of appropriations, the EPA will require all community and non-transient non-community water systems (CWSs and NTNCWSs) serving 3,300 or more people, and a representative sample of PWSs serving fewer than 3,300 people, to conduct monitoring. These contaminants are not currently subject to national primary drinking water regulations (NPDWRs), and the EPA is proposing to require the collection of drinking water occurrence data to inform agency decisions. The data collected will be publicly available. The EPA is also announcing two public meetings (via webinar) to discuss this proposal of the sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6).","document_number":"2026-13263","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/01/2026-13263/revisions-to-establish-the-sixth-unregulated-contaminant-monitoring-rule-ucmr-6-for-public-water","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-01/pdf/2026-13263.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13263.pdf?1782823514","publication_date":"2026-07-01","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":"January 1, 2028—December 31, 2030, and PWSs must complete their <span class=\"match\">monitoring</span> by December 31, 2031. Exhibit 3 illustrates the major <span class=\"match\">activities</span> that the EPA expects will take place in preparation for, and during, the implementation of UCMR 6. \n \n EP01JY26.017 \n \n \n I. What is the proposed UCMR 6 <span class=\"match\">monitoring</span> design? \n \n The proposed rule identifies sampling and analysis for UCMR 6 contaminants based on the Assessment <span class=\"match\">Monitoring</span> framework, which <span class=\"match\">provides</span> the best nationally representative <span class=\"match\">monitoring</span> data set for determining if contaminants occur frequently and"},{"title":"Expanding Access to State Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its regulation that governs disclosure of information to and querying of State prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs). The rule would clarify certain statutory definitions, including the definition of delegate and licensed health care provider. In doing so, VA would eliminate confusion as to who VA would allow to query the PDMP and would better protect these individuals from any possible adverse action by a State, as long as they are acting within the scope of their VA employment or, if applicable, scope of their contract. The rule would also mandate that VA disclose the specified information to State PDMPs to the extent necessary to prevent misuse and diversion of prescription medicines. This proposed rule would promote safe and effective prescribing of controlled substances to covered individuals and patients who receive VA health care.","document_number":"2026-10084","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/20/2026-10084/expanding-access-to-state-prescription-drug-monitoring-programs","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-20/pdf/2026-10084.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10084.pdf?1779194712","publication_date":"2026-05-20","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":"to perform this clinical <span class=\"match\">activity</span> for this population, when reasonably possible, as they have previous to the enactment of 1730B on VA's general treatment authority to <span class=\"match\">provide</span> necessary medical care to veterans enrolled in VA's health care system (38 U.S.C. 1710, 1705). \n Section 1.515 \n Short Title \n \n To reflect the inclusion of additional authorities and consequent expanded scope, the short title of 38 CFR 1.515 would be amended to read: Disclosure of Information to and Querying of State Prescription Drug <span class=\"match\">Monitoring</span> Programs. \n \n \n Section 1"},{"title":"Single Family Housing Section 502 Guaranteed Loan Program Lender Interactive Test Environment (LITE) Delegated Authority Pilot Program","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Rural Housing Service (RHS), a division of the Rural Development Agency within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is implementing the Lender Interactive Test Environment (LITE) Delegated Authority Pilot Program for the Section 502 Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (SFHGLP). The purpose of this pilot program is to test a change in the SFHGLP loan approval process by replacing the Agency's pre-closing loan approval requirement with the delegation of loan approval authority to eligible lenders, consistent with the Delegated Authority final rule (Federal Register Docket Number RHS-21-SFH-0017). This pilot program is authorized under 42 U.S.C. 1476(b). This notice provides detailed information about the pilot program, including eligibility criteria, application process, operational procedures, monitoring, and oversight mechanisms.","document_number":"2026-05394","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/19/2026-05394/single-family-housing-section-502-guaranteed-loan-program-lender-interactive-test-environment-lite","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-19/pdf/2026-05394.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-05394.pdf?1773837916","publication_date":"2026-03-19","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 Housing Service","name":"Rural Housing Service","id":458,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/rural-housing-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/458","parent_id":12,"slug":"rural-housing-service"}],"excerpts":"Agency is implementing ongoing <span class=\"match\">monitoring</span> and oversight for LITE Delegated Lenders from two perspectives: <span class=\"match\">Monitoring</span> Performance and Lender Oversight. \n \n <span class=\"match\">Monitoring</span> Performance: \n Loan-level data is collected from lenders each month through the Electronic Status \n \n Reporting system. This data is compiled, reviewed, and <span class=\"match\">monitored</span> by the Agency every month to determine portfolio performance as well as risks and trends in delinquency, default, and loss claim rates. This loan level data will be collected and analyzed to <span class=\"match\">provide</span> the Agency with information"},{"title":"Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Military Readiness Activities in the Hawaii-California Training and Testing Study Area","type":"Rule","abstract":"NMFS, upon request from the U.S. Department of the Navy (including the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps (Navy)) and on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard (Coast Guard) and U.S. Army (Army; hereafter, Navy, Coast Guard, and Army are collectively referred to as Action Proponents), issues these regulations pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) to govern the taking of marine mammals incidental to training and testing activities and modernization and sustainment of ranges conducted in the Hawaii-California Training and Testing (HCTT) Study Area over the course of 7 years from December 2025 through December 2032. These regulations allow for the issuance of letters of authorization (LOAs) for the incidental take of marine mammals during specified activities and timeframes, prescribe the permissible methods of taking and other means of effecting the least practicable adverse impact on marine mammal species and their habitat, and establish requirements pertaining to the monitoring and reporting of such taking. The Action Proponents' activities are considered military readiness activities pursuant to the MMPA, as amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (2004 NDAA) and the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2019 (2019 NDAA).","document_number":"2025-23088","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/17/2025-23088/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-17/pdf/2025-23088.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-23088.pdf?1765892722","publication_date":"2025-12-17","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":" The Action Proponents determined that USAF <span class=\"match\">activities</span> would not result in the taking \n \n of marine mammals, and therefore these <span class=\"match\">activities</span> are not included in the Action Proponents' application. NMFS concurs that these <span class=\"match\">activities</span> are not anticipated to result in incidental take of marine mammals. As such, no authorization for taking marine mammals incidental to USAF <span class=\"match\">activities</span> is required and no LOA will be issued by NMFS for such USAF <span class=\"match\">activities</span>.\n \n A detailed description of the specified <span class=\"match\">activities</span> was provided in our proposed rulemaking (90"},{"title":"Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Aak'w Landing Development Project in Juneau, Alaska","type":"Notice","abstract":"NMFS has received a request from Turnagain Marine Construction (TMC) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the Aak'w Landing Development Project in Juneau, Alaska. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue the requested Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA). NMFS is also requesting comments on a possible one-time, 1-year renewal of the IHA, if issued, under certain circumstances, provided 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 IHA. Agency responses to substantive public comments received in response to this notice will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.","document_number":"2026-07295","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/15/2026-07295/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to-the","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-15/pdf/2026-07295.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-07295.pdf?1776170717","publication_date":"2026-04-15","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":"that the <span class=\"match\">activities</span> to be conducted under the requested renewal IHA are identical to the <span class=\"match\">activities</span> analyzed under the initial IHA, are a subset of the <span class=\"match\">activities</span>, or include changes so minor (\n e.g., \n reduction in pile size) that the changes do not affect the previous analyses, mitigation and <span class=\"match\">monitoring</span> requirements, or take estimates (with the exception of reducing the type or amount of take); and (2) a preliminary <span class=\"match\">monitoring</span> report showing the results of the required <span class=\"match\">monitoring</span> to date and an explanation showing that the <span class=\"match\">monitoring</span> results do"},{"title":"Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Military Readiness Activities in the Atlantic Fleet Training and Testing Study Area","type":"Rule","abstract":"NMFS, upon request from the U.S. Department of the Navy (including the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps (Navy)) and on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard (Coast Guard; hereafter, Navy and Coast Guard are collectively referred to as Action Proponents), issues these regulations pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) to govern the taking of marine mammals incidental to training and testing activities conducted in the Atlantic Fleet Training and Testing (AFTT) Study Area over the course of 7 years from November 2025 through November 2032. These regulations, which allow for the issuance of letters of authorization (LOAs) for the incidental take of marine mammals during specified activities and timeframes, prescribe the permissible methods of taking and other means of effecting the least practicable adverse impact on marine mammal species and their habitat, and establish requirements pertaining to the monitoring and reporting of such taking. The Action Proponents' activities are considered military readiness activities pursuant to the MMPA, as amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (2004 NDAA) and the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2019 (2019 NDAA).","document_number":"2025-19806","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/07/2025-19806/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-11-07/pdf/2025-19806.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19806.pdf?1762436706","publication_date":"2025-11-07","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":"Estimated Take From Explosives \n Table 10 <span class=\"match\">provides</span> estimated effects from explosives during Navy training <span class=\"match\">activities</span> and table 11 <span class=\"match\">provides</span> estimated effects from explosives including small ship shock trials from Navy testing <span class=\"match\">activities</span>. Table 12 <span class=\"match\">provides</span> estimated effects from small ship shock trials over a maximum year (two events) of Navy testing <span class=\"match\">activities</span>, which is a subset of the information included in table 11. Table 13 <span class=\"match\">provides</span> estimated effects from explosives during Coast Guard training <span class=\"match\">activities</span>. \n \n \n ER07NO25.040 \n \n \n \n ER07NO25.041"},{"title":"USAID Acquisition Regulation: Planning, Collection, and Submission of Digital Information; Submission of Activity Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan to USAID","type":"Rule","abstract":"The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) issuing a final rule amending USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR) that implements USAID requirements for managing digital information as a strategic asset to inform the planning, design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Agency's foreign assistance programs. This final rule incorporates a new policy on Digital Information Planning, Collection, and Submission Requirements and the corresponding clause as well as a new clause entitled \"Activity Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan Requirements\" into the (AIDAR). This final rule is intended to reduce the burden on contractors, increase efficiency, and improve the use of data and other forms of digital information across the Agency's programs and operations.","document_number":"2024-09373","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/06/2024-09373/usaid-acquisition-regulation-planning-collection-and-submission-of-digital-information-submission-of","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-06/pdf/2024-09373.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-09373.pdf?1714740317","publication_date":"2024-05-06","agencies":[{"raw_name":"Agency for International Development","name":"Agency for International Development","id":6,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/agency-for-international-development","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/6","parent_id":null,"slug":"agency-for-international-development"}],"excerpts":"requirement to submit a DMP is distinct from the requirement to submit an <span class=\"match\">Activity</span> MEL plan. Both plans serve distinct purposes, as described in the rule, and some <span class=\"match\">activities</span> that do not require an <span class=\"match\">Activity</span> MEL plan may still require a DMP. Unless otherwise precluded by the terms and conditions of their contract, contractors required to submit both a DMP and an <span class=\"match\">Activity</span> MEL plan may submit a DMP as a section of an <span class=\"match\">Activity</span> MEL plan or as a separate stand-alone plan.\n \n 7. <span class=\"match\">Activity</span> <span class=\"match\">Monitoring</span> Evaluation and Learning Plan \n \n A. \n Comment: \n Commenter #13 noted"},{"title":"Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Programs for Fiscal Year 2026","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS or Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), invites applications for loans and grants under the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Programs (REDLG or Programs) for fiscal year (FY) 2026, subject to the availability of funding. This notice is being issued prior to the passage of a FY 2026 Appropriations Act, which may or may not provide funding for this program, to allow applicants sufficient time to leverage financing, prepare and submit their applications, and give the Agency time to process applications within FY 2026. Based on FY 2025 appropriated funding and current budget situation, the Agency estimates that approximately $50,000,000 for Loans and $10,000,000 for Grants will be available for FY 2026. Successful applications will be selected by the Agency for funding and subsequently awarded to the extent that funding may ultimately be made available through appropriations. All applicants are responsible for any expenses incurred in developing their applications.","document_number":"2025-17770","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/15/2025-17770/notice-of-funding-opportunity-for-the-rural-economic-development-loan-and-grant-programs-for-fiscal","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-15/pdf/2025-17770.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-17770.pdf?1757681114","publication_date":"2025-09-15","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":"Notice. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS or Agency), a Rural <span class=\"match\">Development</span> (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), invites applications for loans and grants under the Rural Economic <span class=\"match\">Development</span> Loan and Grant Programs (REDLG or Programs) for fiscal year (FY) 2026, subject to the availability of funding. This notice is being issued prior to the passage of a FY 2026 Appropriations Act, which may or may not <span class=\"match\">provide</span> funding for this program, to allow applicants sufficient time to leverage financing, prepare"},{"title":"Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project on Interstate 5 between Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA","type":"Rule","abstract":"NMFS, upon request from the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (IBRP), issues this final rule and associated 5-year letter of authorization (LOA) pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), to govern the taking of marine mammals incidental to construction activities conducted in support of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project (IBR Project) on Interstate 5 (I-5) between Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, over the course of 5 years. This final rule prescribes the permissible methods of taking and other means of effecting the least practicable adverse impact on marine mammal species and their habitat and establishes requirements pertaining to the monitoring and reporting of such taking.","document_number":"2026-09884","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/18/2026-09884/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to-the","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-18/pdf/2026-09884.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-09884.pdf?1778849121","publication_date":"2026-05-18","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":"Mitigation and <span class=\"match\">monitoring</span> effectiveness. \n IBRP will abide by all <span class=\"match\">monitoring</span> and reporting measures contained within this final rule and LOA, and a NMFS-approved Marine Mammal <span class=\"match\">Monitoring</span> and Mitigation Plan. This final rule incorporates all <span class=\"match\">monitoring</span> measures contained within the Proposed Rule, without change. We refer the reader to the Proposed Rule for details regarding those measures and <span class=\"match\">provide</span> a summary of those measures below. \n \n In summary, IBRP will utilize PSOs at least 30 minutes prior to, during, and 30 minutes after all <span class=\"match\">activities</span> that may"},{"title":"Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Ferndale Pier Maintenance Activities in Ferndale, Washington","type":"Notice","abstract":"NMFS received a request from Petrogas Pacific, LLC (Petrogas) for the renewal of their currently active incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to take marine mammals incidental to Ferndale Pier Maintenance Activities in Ferndale, Washington. Petrogas activities are a nearly identical set of activities to those covered in the current authorization and will not be completed prior to the IHA's expiration. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), prior to issuing the currently active IHA, NMFS requested comments on both the proposed IHA and the potential for renewing the initial authorization if certain requirements were satisfied. The renewal requirements have been satisfied, and NMFS is now providing an additional 15-day comment period to allow for any additional comments on the proposed renewal not previously provided during the initial 30-day comment period.","document_number":"2026-14004","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/13/2026-14004/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-13/pdf/2026-14004.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-14004.pdf?1783687508","publication_date":"2026-07-13","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":"must employ Protected Species Observer (PSO)s and establish <span class=\"match\">monitoring</span> locations. The Holder must <span class=\"match\">monitor</span> the project area to the maximum extent possible based on the required number of PSOs, required <span class=\"match\">monitoring</span> locations, and environmental conditions. \n \n (b) <span class=\"match\">Monitoring</span> must take place from 30 minutes prior to initiation of pile driving <span class=\"match\">activity</span> (\n i.e., \n pre-start clearance <span class=\"match\">monitoring</span>) through 30 minutes post-completion of pile driving <span class=\"match\">activity</span>.\n \n (c) Pre-start clearance <span class=\"match\">monitoring</span> must be conducted during periods of visibility sufficient for"},{"title":"Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Production Site Development in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), and the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act of 1976, as amended (NPRPA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska State Office intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the environmental effects of a rulemaking that the BLM expects to initiate to streamline the authorization of the construction and operation of qualifying production sites and authorization of associated rights-of-way in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A). The rulemaking will establish pre-defined criteria for defined and repeatable common activities with similar environmental effects that, when met by an applicant, will result in streamlined permitting for qualifying production sites. By this notice, the BLM announces the beginning of the scoping process to solicit public comments and identify issues.","document_number":"2026-10020","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/19/2026-10020/notice-of-intent-to-prepare-an-environmental-impact-statement-for-production-site-development-in-the","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-19/pdf/2026-10020.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10020.pdf?1779108316","publication_date":"2026-05-19","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR","name":"Interior Department","id":253,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/interior-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/253","parent_id":null,"slug":"interior-department"},{"raw_name":"Bureau of Land Management","name":"Land Management Bureau","id":275,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/land-management-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/275","parent_id":253,"slug":"land-management-bureau"}],"excerpts":"procedures. The type of production site <span class=\"match\">development</span> contemplated by the rulemaking and that will be analyzed in this EIS has already been repeatedly and extensively analyzed by the BLM in multiple plan or project-specific EISs and decisions, including for Alpine Satellite <span class=\"match\">Development</span> Plan (2004), Greater Mooses Tooth 1 <span class=\"match\">development</span> (2014), Greater Moose's Tooth 2 <span class=\"match\">development</span> (2018), multiple iterations of the area-governing Integrated <span class=\"match\">Activity</span> Plan, or IAP (latest 2020 EIS), and the Willow Master <span class=\"match\">Development</span> Plan (2023). With this record to stand"},{"title":"Notice of Availability of a Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for the Nationwide Operation of Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces the availability of a draft programmatic environmental assessment (PEA) and its draft finding that the research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) of counter unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS), and nationwide C-UAS operational and training activities will not significantly impact the environment. The draft PEA will inform DHS's decision whether to perform such activities with C-UAS nationwide.","document_number":"2025-14658","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/04/2025-14658/notice-of-availability-of-a-draft-programmatic-environmental-assessment-for-the-nationwide-operation","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-04/pdf/2025-14658.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-14658.pdf?1754052307","publication_date":"2025-08-04","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":"Security (DHS) announces the availability of a draft programmatic environmental assessment (PEA) and its draft finding that the research, <span class=\"match\">development</span>, testing, and evaluation (RDT&amp;E) of counter unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS), and nationwide C-UAS operational and training <span class=\"match\">activities</span> will not significantly impact the environment. The draft PEA will inform DHS's decision whether to perform such <span class=\"match\">activities</span> with C-UAS nationwide. \n \n \n DATES: \n Comments must be submitted on or before September 3, 2025. \n \n \n ADDRESSES: \n \n The draft PEA and draft"},{"title":"Forest Service Manual 2000 National Forest Resource Management; Chapter 2040 National Forest System Monitoring","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Forest Service (Forest Service or Agency) published a notice in the Federal Register on November 28, 2023, initiating a 30- day comment period on the proposed directive contained in Forest Service manual 2000, National Forest Resource Management, chapter 2040, National Forest System Monitoring. The closing date of the original notice is scheduled for December 27, 2023. The Forest Service is extending the comment period for an additional 15 days from the previous closing date.","document_number":"2023-26481","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/12/01/2023-26481/forest-service-manual-2000-national-forest-resource-management-chapter-2040-national-forest-system","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-12-01/pdf/2023-26481.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-26481.pdf?1701352066","publication_date":"2023-12-01","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":"Forest Service","name":"Forest Service","id":209,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/forest-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/209","parent_id":12,"slug":"forest-service"}],"excerpts":"conducted to evaluate <span class=\"match\">monitoring</span> requirements to inform the <span class=\"match\">development</span> of a National Forest System (NFS) <span class=\"match\">monitoring</span> policy. To ensure that all members of the public who have an interest in NFS <span class=\"match\">monitoring</span> have the opportunity to <span class=\"match\">provide</span> comment, we are extending the comment period on the proposed directive to January 11, 2024. \n The Forest Service has determined that the proposed new directive sets forth policy and responsibilities, with the goal of providing current direction applicable to the Forest Service <span class=\"match\">monitoring</span> program. The Forest Service"},{"title":"Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Modernization of FMVSS No. 103 and FMVSS No. 104 To Accommodate ADS-Equipped Vehicles; Incorporation by Reference","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"NHTSA is proposing to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 103, \"Windshield defrosting and defogging systems,\" and FMVSS No. 104, \"Windshield wiping and washing systems.\" The proposed modifications would except vehicles equipped with Automated Driving Systems (ADS) that do not have manually operated driving controls from these standards. This rulemaking would remove unnecessary regulatory burdens and costs associated with systems intended to provide visibility for a person driving the vehicle. As these systems do not fulfill the same safety need on an ADS-equipped vehicle without manually operated driving controls, the proposed changes are not expected to have adverse safety effects. Manufacturers may still provide these systems if they choose to do so. These actions are part of a larger NHTSA effort to address vehicle automation in the agency's regulations. This proposal would also harmonize FMVSS Nos. 103 and 104 with current industry standards through incorporations by reference.","document_number":"2026-05023","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/16/2026-05023/federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-modernization-of-fmvss-no-103-and-fmvss-no-104-to-accommodate","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-16/pdf/2026-05023.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-05023.pdf?1773405911","publication_date":"2026-03-16","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":"requirements for ADS-equipped \n \n vehicles that do not contain <span class=\"match\">manually</span> operated driving controls and therefore cannot be driven by a person in the vehicle. ADS-equipped vehicles without <span class=\"match\">manually</span> operated driving controls currently face regulatory barriers presented by requirements related to <span class=\"match\">manual</span> controls unnecessary for operation of the vehicle by the ADS. While vehicles not intended to be driven <span class=\"match\">manually</span> may not have <span class=\"match\">manually</span> operated driving controls, others may have <span class=\"match\">manually</span> operated driving controls if converted from a conventional vehicle"},{"title":"Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys in the Gulf of America","type":"Rule","abstract":"In accordance with the regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, notification is hereby given that NMFS promulgates regulations to govern the incidental taking of marine mammals during geophysical survey activity conducted in the Gulf of America (GOA), over the course of 5 years. These regulations, which allow for the issuance of Letters of Authorization (LOA) to survey operators for the incidental take of marine mammals during the described activities and specified timeframe, prescribe the permissible methods of taking and other means of effecting the least practicable adverse impact on marine mammal species or stocks and their habitat, as well as requirements pertaining to the monitoring and reporting of such taking.","document_number":"2026-07536","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/17/2026-07536/taking-and-importing-marine-mammals-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to-geophysical-surveys-in-the","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-17/pdf/2026-07536.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-07536.pdf?1776343517","publication_date":"2026-04-17","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":"mitigation and associated <span class=\"match\">monitoring</span> measures, satisfies the MMPA requirement to prescribe the means of effecting the LPAI on the affected species or stocks and their habitat, and contains the requirements pertaining to <span class=\"match\">monitoring</span> and reporting. \n Summary of the Action \n \n This final rule <span class=\"match\">provides</span> analysis of the same <span class=\"match\">activities</span> and <span class=\"match\">activity</span> levels considered for the 2024 final rule and utilizes the same modeling methodology described in the 2024 final rule. There are no changes to the nature or level of the specified <span class=\"match\">activities</span> within or across years"},{"title":"Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Lower Columbia River Dredged Material Management Plan, Oregon and Washington","type":"Rule","abstract":"NMFS, upon request from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), issues regulations to govern the unintentional taking of marine mammals incidental to implementation of the Lower Columbia River Dredged Material Management Plan in Oregon and Washington over 5 years (2027-2032). These regulations, which allow for the issuance of a Letter of Authorization (LOA) for the incidental take of marine mammals during the specified activities and timeframes, prescribe the permissible methods of taking and effecting the least practicable adverse impact on marine mammal species or stocks and their habitat, as well as monitoring and reporting requirements.","document_number":"2025-08231","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/12/2025-08231/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to-the","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-05-12/pdf/2025-08231.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-08231.pdf?1746794719","publication_date":"2025-05-12","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":"that <span class=\"match\">monitoring</span> may resume. \n PSOs \n The placement of PSOs during all pile driving and removal <span class=\"match\">activities</span> (described in detail in the <span class=\"match\">Monitoring</span> and Reporting section and Marine Mammal <span class=\"match\">Monitoring</span> Plan) will ensure that the project area is <span class=\"match\">monitored</span> to the maximum extent possible based on the required number of PSOs, required <span class=\"match\">monitoring</span> locations, and environmental conditions. \n Pre- and Post-<span class=\"match\">Activity</span> <span class=\"match\">Monitoring</span> \n \n <span class=\"match\">Monitoring</span> must take place from 30 minutes prior to initiation of pile driving <span class=\"match\">activities</span> (\n i.e., \n pre-clearance <span class=\"match\">monitoring</span>) through"},{"title":"Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Port of Alaska Modernization Program Phase 2B: Cargo Terminals Replacement Project in Anchorage, Alaska","type":"Rule","abstract":"NMFS, upon request from the Don Young Port of Alaska (POA), hereby promulgates regulations to govern the taking of marine mammals incidental to the Cargo Terminals Replacement (CTR) project at the existing port facility in Anchorage, Alaska over the course of 5 years. These regulations, which allow for the issuance of a Letter of Authorization (LOA) for the incidental take of marine mammals during the specified activities in the specified geographical region (see Description of the Specified Activities section) during the effective dates of the regulations, prescribe the permissible methods of taking and other means of effecting the least practicable adverse impact on marine mammal species or stocks and their habitat, as well as requirements pertaining to the monitoring and reporting of such taking.","document_number":"2025-13226","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/15/2025-13226/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to-the","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-15/pdf/2025-13226.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-13226.pdf?1752497115","publication_date":"2025-07-15","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":"should require more rigorous mitigation measures but did not <span class=\"match\">provide</span> any examples of such measures.\n \n \n Response: \n NMFS has included a suite of mitigation measures designed to effect the least practicable adverse impact on marine mammal species and their habitat and has also included appropriate <span class=\"match\">monitoring</span> and reporting requirements. Prior to starting pile driving <span class=\"match\">activities</span>, POA must conduct pre-clearance <span class=\"match\">monitoring</span> and may only commence <span class=\"match\">activities</span> once the shutdown zones have been <span class=\"match\">monitored</span> for 30 minutes and determined clear of marine mammals. At"},{"title":"Rail Transit Roadway Worker Protection","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is publishing a final rule for minimum safety standards for rail transit roadway worker protection (RWP) to ensure the safe operation of public transportation systems and to prevent safety events, fatalities, and injuries to transit workers who may access the roadway in the performance of work. This final rule applies to rail transit agencies (RTAs) covered by the State Safety Oversight (SSO) program, SSO agencies (SSOAs), and rail transit workers who access the roadway to perform work. This final rule sets minimum standards for RWP program elements, including an RWP manual and track access guide; requirements for on-track safety and supervision, job safety briefings, good faith safety challenges, and reporting unsafe acts and conditions and near-misses; development and implementation of risk-based redundant protections for workers; and establishment of RWP training and qualification and RWP compliance monitoring activities. RTAs are expected to comply with these Federal standards as a baseline and use their existing Safety Management System (SMS) processes to determine any additional mitigations appropriate to address the level of RWP risk identified. This final rule requires SSOAs to oversee and enforce implementation of the RWP program requirements.","document_number":"2024-25042","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/31/2024-25042/rail-transit-roadway-worker-protection","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-31/pdf/2024-25042.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-25042.pdf?1730292330","publication_date":"2024-10-31","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 Transit Administration","name":"Federal Transit Administration","id":193,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-transit-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/193","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-transit-administration"}],"excerpts":"their RWP <span class=\"match\">manuals</span> as necessary and as soon as practicable upon any change to the system that conflicts with any element of the document, FTA is not concerned that including the processes in the RWP <span class=\"match\">manual</span> will result in outdated <span class=\"match\">manuals</span>. FTA notes that the final rule does not establish a requirement that RTAs must distribute a physical copy of the <span class=\"match\">manual</span> to all transit workers who access the roadway, thus eliminating the concern that the <span class=\"match\">manuals</span> may be too large to carry. The final rule offers RTAs flexibility to select the format for <span class=\"match\">manual</span> distribution"},{"title":"International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): Part 130 Changes To Reduce Reporting Burden","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In support of the policy directed in Executive Order 14268 to reduce rules and regulations involved in the development, execution, and monitoring of foreign defense sales and of arms transfer cases, the Department of State proposes to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to modernize and streamline reporting on certain political contributions and fees or commissions.","document_number":"2026-12019","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/15/2026-12019/international-traffic-in-arms-regulations-itar-part-130-changes-to-reduce-reporting-burden","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-15/pdf/2026-12019.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12019.pdf?1781268319","publication_date":"2026-06-15","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF STATE","name":"State Department","id":476,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/state-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/476","parent_id":null,"slug":"state-department"}],"excerpts":"requested by an applicant or supplier to <span class=\"match\">provide</span> an initial statement under paragraph (a) of this section must, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, <span class=\"match\">provide</span> such statement in a timely manner and not later than 20 days after receipt of such request.\n \n \n (c) \n Abbreviated vendor statement. \n If the vendor believes that furnishing information to an applicant or supplier in a requested statement would unreasonably risk injury to the vendor's commercial interests, the vendor may instead <span class=\"match\">provide</span> an abbreviated statement disclosing only"}]}