{"description":"Documents matching 'minimize disruption existing protective postures'","count":220,"total_pages":11,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=minimize+disruption+existing+protective+postures&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Counter-UAS Authority for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Law Enforcement and Correctional Agencies","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this interim final rule (\"IFR\"), the Department of Justice (\"DOJ\") and the Department of Homeland Security (\"DHS\") (collectively, \"the Departments\") codify the framework for implementing the SAFER SKIES Act, which authorizes State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement or correctional (\"SLTT\") agencies to conduct counter-unmanned aircraft system (\"C-UAS\") operations. This framework governs training and certification (including a two-tiered structure for detection and warning operations and for mitigation operations), authorized technologies, spectrum coordination, airspace approval, real-time air traffic control notification, mitigation reporting, privacy protections, and compliance requirements for SLTT agencies in relation to the exercise of C-UAS authority.","document_number":"2026-13609","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/06/2026-13609/counter-uas-authority-for-state-local-tribal-and-territorial-law-enforcement-and-correctional","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-06/pdf/2026-13609.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13609.pdf?1782936911","publication_date":"2026-07-06","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"},{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"}],"excerpts":"SAFER SKIES Act. \n 2. <span class=\"match\">Disrupting</span>, Disabling, Interfering, Seizing Control, or Using Reasonable Force Under the Totality of the Circumstances To Disable, Damage, or Destroy \n Regarding the <span class=\"match\">protective</span> measures identified in section 124n(b)(1)(C), (D), and (F)—that is, mitigation measures generally involving <span class=\"match\">disruption</span>, seizure and control, and destruction using reasonable force—SLTT agencies are only authorized to use these <span class=\"match\">protective</span> measures under a more restrictive set of conditions. Specifically, in order to use the <span class=\"match\">protective</span> measures identified"},{"title":"Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This action would implement section 2209, of the FAA Extension, Safety and Security Act of 2016, by establishing a process for operators and proprietors of certain fixed site facilities to request and maintain an unmanned aircraft flight restriction. The proposal also establishes requirements for applicants to demonstrate the unmanned aircraft flight restriction is necessary for: aviation safety, protection of people and property on the ground, national security, or homeland security. Lastly, the proposal identifies the types of operations that are allowed in the unmanned aircraft flight restriction UAFR.","document_number":"2026-08943","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/06/2026-08943/designation-restrict-the-operation-of-unmanned-aircraft-in-close-proximity-to-a-fixed-site-facility","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-06/pdf/2026-08943.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08943.pdf?1777985132","publication_date":"2026-05-06","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"flight restriction: \n (a) Costs, <span class=\"match\">disruptions</span>, or other negative effects to manned and unmanned users of the airspace, including re-routing known traffic, or displacement of <span class=\"match\">existing</span> or planned commercial unmanned aircraft routes,; \n (b) Any efforts taken to reduce or limit those costs, <span class=\"match\">disruptions</span>, or other negative effects; and \n (c) Any measures the applicant has taken or will take to <span class=\"match\">minimize</span> these externalities, such as narrowing the lateral boundary, coordinating with local UAS operators, or adjusting security <span class=\"match\">posture</span> to rely on narrower mitigations"},{"title":"Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; and Quality Reporting Programs; Including the Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting Program and Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality Program; Request for Information on Strengthening the Standardization and Comparability of Hospital Price Transparency (HPT) Data; Prior Authorization; Accrediting Organization (AO) Deeming for Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA); and Notices of Closure of Teaching Hospitals and Opportunities To Apply for Available Slots","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This proposed rule would revise the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and the Medicare Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) payment system for calendar year 2027 based on our continuing experience with these systems. We also describe the changes to the amounts and factors used to determine the payment rates for Medicare services paid under the OPPS and those paid under the ASC payment systems. In addition, this proposed rule would update and refine the requirements for the Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting Program and the Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality Reporting Program. There are no changes to the Rural Emergency Hospital Quality Reporting Program. We propose to expand the prior authorization requirement to include additional Botulinum Toxin Injection services. We also propose to implement certain provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, for off-campus outpatient departments of a provider. In addition, this proposed rule announces notices of closure of teaching hospitals and opportunities to apply for available slots. This rule also requests information regarding potential approaches to improve comparability and standardization, particularly for complex contracting methodologies, of the HPT information reported in machine- readable files and consumer-friendly displays. We propose hospital AOs with deeming authority to assess compliance with certain Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) administrative requirements during accreditation and reaccreditation surveys. Finally, we are soliciting comments on a potential separate payment under the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) for domestic procurement of personal protective equipment and essential medicines.","document_number":"2026-13656","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/07/2026-13656/medicare-program-hospital-outpatient-prospective-payment-and-ambulatory-surgical-center-payment","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-07/pdf/2026-13656.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13656.pdf?1782996328","publication_date":"2026-07-07","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"},{"raw_name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","id":45,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/45","parent_id":221,"slug":"centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services"}],"excerpts":"FR 53540). \n For CY 2027, we propose to designate the AI-QCT procedure as a SaMS procedure, as such term is provided in section X.B. of this proposed rule, and maintain the <span class=\"match\">existing</span> new technology APC assignment for CPT code 75577 using our authority under section 1833(t)(2)(E) of the Act. By maintaining the <span class=\"match\">existing</span> APC assignment, we hope to <span class=\"match\">minimize</span> potential <span class=\"match\">disruptions</span> in payment for this service while we continue to evaluate longer-term payment approaches. Therefore, for CY 2027, we propose to maintain the APC assignment for CPT code 75577"},{"title":"Operational Resilience Framework for Futures Commission Merchants, Swap Dealers, and Major Swap Participants","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or Commission) is proposing to require that futures commission merchants, swap dealers, and major swap participants establish, document, implement, and maintain an Operational Resilience Framework reasonably designed to identify, monitor, manage, and assess risks relating to information and technology security, third-party relationships, and emergencies or other significant disruptions to normal business operations. The framework would include three components--an information and technology security program, a third-party relationship program, and a business continuity and disaster recovery plan--supported by broad requirements relating to governance, training, testing, and recordkeeping. The proposed rule would also require certain notifications to the Commission and customers or counterparties. The Commission is further proposing guidance relating to the management of risks stemming from third-party relationships.","document_number":"2023-28745","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/01/24/2023-28745/operational-resilience-framework-for-futures-commission-merchants-swap-dealers-and-major-swap","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-01-24/pdf/2023-28745.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-28745.pdf?1706017512","publication_date":"2024-01-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION","name":"Commodity Futures Trading Commission","id":77,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commodity-futures-trading-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/77","parent_id":null,"slug":"commodity-futures-trading-commission"}],"excerpts":"\n 17 CFR 23.603(b)(5).\n \n \n \n \n 201 \n  \n See id. \n \n \n \n To ensure that critical third-party service providers are given particular consideration when planning for <span class=\"match\">disruptions</span>, the proposed rule would specifically require the BCDR plan to identify potential <span class=\"match\">disruptions</span> to critical third-party service providers and establish a plan to <span class=\"match\">minimize</span> the impact of such potential <span class=\"match\">disruptions</span>.\n 202 \n \n Additionally, given the importance of internal and external communication in times of crisis, and for duties and responsibilities to be well established, the"},{"title":"Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Securities Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing and Extension of Review Period of Advance Notice To Host Certain Core Clearance and Settlement Systems in a Public Cloud","type":"Notice","abstract":null,"document_number":"2024-19761","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/09/04/2024-19761/self-regulatory-organizations-national-securities-clearing-corporation-notice-of-filing-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-09-04/pdf/2024-19761.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-19761.pdf?1725367520","publication_date":"2024-09-04","agencies":[{"raw_name":"SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION","name":"Securities and Exchange Commission","id":466,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/securities-and-exchange-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/466","parent_id":null,"slug":"securities-and-exchange-commission"}],"excerpts":"which assist in <span class=\"match\">minimizing</span> the impact of <span class=\"match\">disruptions</span>. \n 3. Standing Risk Management Practices \n \n The Clearing Agencies' standing risk management practices also help <span class=\"match\">minimize</span> operational risk by systemically identifying, assessing, mitigating, monitoring, and responding to risk. For example, the Clearing Agencies have considered the possibility of the CSP being completely and unexpectedly unavailable, whether due to technical issues or other reasons. The parallel risk exists today with respect to the Clearing Agencies' <span class=\"match\">existing</span> infrastructure. Just"},{"title":"Self-Regulatory Organizations; Fixed Income Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing and Extension of Review Period of Advance Notice To Host Certain Core Clearance and Settlement Systems in a Public Cloud","type":"Notice","abstract":null,"document_number":"2024-19762","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/09/04/2024-19762/self-regulatory-organizations-fixed-income-clearing-corporation-notice-of-filing-and-extension-of","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-09-04/pdf/2024-19762.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-19762.pdf?1725367520","publication_date":"2024-09-04","agencies":[{"raw_name":"SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION","name":"Securities and Exchange Commission","id":466,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/securities-and-exchange-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/466","parent_id":null,"slug":"securities-and-exchange-commission"}],"excerpts":"which assist in <span class=\"match\">minimizing</span> the impact of <span class=\"match\">disruptions</span>. \n 3. Standing Risk Management Practices \n \n The Clearing Agencies' standing risk management practices also help <span class=\"match\">minimize</span> operational risk by systemically identifying, assessing, mitigating, monitoring, and responding to risk. For example, the Clearing Agencies have considered the possibility of the CSP being completely and unexpectedly unavailable, whether due to technical issues or other reasons. The parallel risk exists today with respect to the Clearing Agencies' <span class=\"match\">existing</span> infrastructure. Just"},{"title":"Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Depository Trust Company; Notice of Filing and Extension of Review Period of Advance Notice To Host Certain Core Clearance and Settlement Systems in a Public Cloud","type":"Notice","abstract":null,"document_number":"2024-19763","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/09/04/2024-19763/self-regulatory-organizations-the-depository-trust-company-notice-of-filing-and-extension-of-review","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-09-04/pdf/2024-19763.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-19763.pdf?1725367521","publication_date":"2024-09-04","agencies":[{"raw_name":"SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION","name":"Securities and Exchange Commission","id":466,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/securities-and-exchange-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/466","parent_id":null,"slug":"securities-and-exchange-commission"}],"excerpts":"which assist in <span class=\"match\">minimizing</span> the impact of <span class=\"match\">disruptions</span>. \n 3. Standing Risk Management Practices \n \n The Clearing Agencies' standing risk management practices also help <span class=\"match\">minimize</span> operational risk by systemically identifying, assessing, mitigating, monitoring, and responding to risk. For example, the Clearing Agencies have considered the possibility of the CSP being completely and unexpectedly unavailable, whether due to technical issues or other reasons. The parallel risk exists today with respect to the Clearing Agencies' <span class=\"match\">existing</span> infrastructure. Just"},{"title":"HIPAA Security Rule To Strengthen the Cybersecurity of Electronic Protected Health Information","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or \"Department\") is issuing this notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to solicit comment on its proposal to modify the Security Standards for the Protection of Electronic Protected Health Information (\"Security Rule\") under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009 (HITECH Act). The proposed modifications would revise existing standards to better protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic protected health information (ePHI). The proposals in this NPRM would increase the cybersecurity for ePHI by revising the Security Rule to address: changes in the environment in which health care is provided; significant increases in breaches and cyberattacks; common deficiencies the Office for Civil Rights has observed in investigations into Security Rule compliance by covered entities and their business associates (collectively, \"regulated entities\"); other cybersecurity guidelines, best practices, methodologies, procedures, and processes; and court decisions that affect enforcement of the Security Rule.","document_number":"2024-30983","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/06/2024-30983/hipaa-security-rule-to-strengthen-the-cybersecurity-of-electronic-protected-health-information","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-06/pdf/2024-30983.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-30983.pdf?1735334119","publication_date":"2025-01-06","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":"Office of the Secretary"}],"excerpts":"Minemyer, “AMA: 80% of docs have lost revenue amid <span class=\"match\">disruptions</span> from Change Healthcare cyberattack,” Fierce Healthcare (Apr. 10, 2024), \n https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/ama-80-docs-have-lost-revenue-amid-<span class=\"match\">disruptions</span>-change-healthcare-cyberattack; \n “AHA survey: Change Healthcare cyberattack having significant <span class=\"match\">disruptions</span> on patient care, hospitals' finances” (Mar. 15, 2024), \n https://www.aha.org/news/news/2024-03-15-aha-survey-change-healthcare-cyberattack-having-significant-<span class=\"match\">disruptions</span>-patient-care-hospitals-finances; see also \n Sean"},{"title":"Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is proposing to impose cyber risk management (CRM) requirements on certain pipeline and rail owner/operators and a more limited requirement, on certain over-the-road bus (OTRB) owner/operators, to report cybersecurity incidents. With the proposed addition of requirements applicable to pipeline facilities and systems, TSA is also proposing that a requirement to have a Physical Security Coordinator and report significant physical security concerns be extended to the same facilities and systems. Finally, TSA is proposing clarifications and reorganization of other regulatory requirements necessitated by these changes.","document_number":"2024-24704","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/07/2024-24704/enhancing-surface-cyber-risk-management","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-07/pdf/2024-24704.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-24704.pdf?1730900722","publication_date":"2024-11-07","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"},{"raw_name":"Transportation Security Administration","name":"Transportation Security Administration","id":494,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-security-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/494","parent_id":227,"slug":"transportation-security-administration"}],"excerpts":"cybersecurity incident simply because of the transported commodity and the impact an incident would have on national security and commerce. Minor pipeline and rail system <span class=\"match\">disruptions</span> may result in commodity price increases, while prolonged pipeline and rail operational <span class=\"match\">disruptions</span> could lead to widespread energy shortages and <span class=\"match\">disruption</span> of critical supply lines. Short-and long-term <span class=\"match\">disruptions</span> and delays may affect other domestic critical infrastructure and industries, such as our national defense system, that depend on pipeline and rail system commodities"},{"title":"Prediction Markets; Public Interest Determinations","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission or CFTC) is proposing amendments to its rules concerning event contract derivatives. The markets for these event contracts are commonly referred to as \"prediction markets.\" In particular, the Commission is proposing amendments to further specify the types of event contracts that may be subject to a determination that they are contrary to the public interest, such that they may not be listed for trading or accepted for clearing on or through a CFTC-registered entity, as provided in the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA). The proposed amendments set out factors the Commission would apply in that determination and conform the process by which the determination would be made to the CEA. The Commission also is proposing amendments to the procedure for the Commission's determination to enhance clarity and organization, as well as a definition of the term \"gaming\" and a rule regarding when event contracts \"involve\" an underlying activity.","document_number":"2026-11854","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/12/2026-11854/prediction-markets-public-interest-determinations","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-12/pdf/2026-11854.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-11854.pdf?1781181917","publication_date":"2026-06-12","agencies":[{"raw_name":"COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION","name":"Commodity Futures Trading Commission","id":77,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commodity-futures-trading-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/77","parent_id":null,"slug":"commodity-futures-trading-commission"}],"excerpts":"integrity factor directs the Commission's analysis to whether a contract's design, data environment, and surveillance <span class=\"match\">posture</span> create heightened risks of market <span class=\"match\">disruption</span> or insider misuse that outweigh any informational or innovative benefits. \n (i) Benefits \n \n The Commission believes that one of the direct benefits of implementing this factor is the potential reduction in the susceptibility of event contracts to manipulation and <span class=\"match\">disruption</span>. Specifically, by prioritizing aggregate-outcome designs and objective, non-discretionary settlement criteria ("},{"title":"Alternative Physical Security Requirements for Advanced Reactors","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations to provide certain alternative, risk-informed, performance-based physical security requirements for advanced reactors that would result in greater regulatory stability, predictability, and clarity in the licensing process and reduce the need for exemptions. The term \"advanced reactors,\" as used in this rulemaking, refers to nuclear power reactors that are light-water small modular reactors or non-light-water reactors. Concurrently, the NRC is issuing for public comment a draft regulatory guide, DG-5072, \"Guidance for Alternative Physical Security Requirements for Small Modular Reactors and Non- Light-Water Reactors.\" The NRC also developed DG-5071, \"Target Set Identification and Development for Nuclear Power Reactors,\" which is withheld from public disclosure and can be made available to those members of the public with a need to know.","document_number":"2024-17598","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/09/2024-17598/alternative-physical-security-requirements-for-advanced-reactors","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-08-09/pdf/2024-17598.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-17598.pdf?1723121130","publication_date":"2024-08-09","agencies":[{"raw_name":"NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION","name":"Nuclear Regulatory Commission","id":383,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/nuclear-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/383","parent_id":null,"slug":"nuclear-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":" Large LWRs were not included in the scope of this proposed rule because a physical security regulatory framework and provisions for requesting alternative measures already exist for those reactors under § 73.55(r). Additionally, licensees for <span class=\"match\">existing</span> large LWRs have not requested changes to the <span class=\"match\">existing</span> physical protection program to adopt the proposed consequence-based alternatives. The current fleet of operating nuclear power reactors, consisting entirely of large LWRs, would continue to be regulated by the current established framework for"},{"title":"Financial Market Utilities","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) is publishing a final rule amending the requirements relating to operational risk management in the Board's Regulation HH, which applies to certain financial market utilities (FMUs) that have been designated as systemically important (designated FMUs) by the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) under Title VIII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the Dodd-Frank Act or Act). The amendments update, refine, and add specificity to the operational risk management requirements in Regulation HH to reflect changes in the operational risk, technology, and regulatory landscape in which designated FMUs operate. The final rule also adopts specific incident- notification requirements.","document_number":"2024-05322","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/03/15/2024-05322/financial-market-utilities","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-03-15/pdf/2024-05322.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-05322.pdf?1710420317","publication_date":"2024-03-15","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM","name":"Federal Reserve System","id":188,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-reserve-system","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/188","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-reserve-system"}],"excerpts":"participants and other entities following a <span class=\"match\">disruption</span> to the designated FMU's critical \n \n operations or services.\n 48 \n \n In the NPRM, the Board noted that it would consider a <span class=\"match\">disruption</span> to a designated FMU's critical operations or services broadly as a form of “disconnection” to external parties. However, some <span class=\"match\">disruptions</span> may not, as a technical matter, result in a designated FMU severing a participant's or other entity's connection to the designated FMU.\n \n \n \n 48 \n  The NIST definitions of “availability” and “<span class=\"match\">disruption</span>” are consistent with the final rule"},{"title":"Proposed Rule To List the Sunflower Sea Star as Threatened Under the Endangered Species Act","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"We, NMFS, have completed a comprehensive status review for the sunflower sea star, Pycnopodia helianthoides, in response to a petition to list this species as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Based on the best scientific and commercial information available, including the draft status review report, and after taking into account efforts being made to protect the species, we have determined that the sunflower sea star is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout its range. Therefore, we propose to list the sunflower sea star as a threatened species under the ESA. Should the proposed listing be finalized, any protective regulations under section 4(d) of the ESA would be proposed in a separate Federal Register notice. We do not propose to designate critical habitat at this time because it is not currently determinable. We are soliciting information to inform our final listing determination, as well as the development of potential protective regulations and critical habitat designation.","document_number":"2023-05340","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/16/2023-05340/proposed-rule-to-list-the-sunflower-sea-star-as-threatened-under-the-endangered-species-act","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-03-16/pdf/2023-05340.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-05340.pdf?1678884317","publication_date":"2023-03-16","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":"future. \n <span class=\"match\">Protective</span> Efforts \n Having found that the sunflower sea star is likely to become in danger of extinction throughout its range within the foreseeable future, we next considered <span class=\"match\">protective</span> efforts as required under section 4(b)(1)(A) of the ESA. The focus of this evaluation is to determine whether <span class=\"match\">protective</span> efforts are being made and, if so, whether they are effective in ameliorating the threats we have identified to the species and thus, potentially, avert the need for listing. As we already considered the adequacy of <span class=\"match\">existing</span> regulatory"},{"title":"Cybersecurity Labeling for Internet of Things","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) establishes a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for wireless consumer Internet of Things, or IoT, products. The program will provide consumers with an easy-to-understand and quickly recognizable FCC IoT Label that includes the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark and a QR code linked to a dynamic, decentralized, publicly available registry of more detailed cybersecurity information. This program will help consumers make safer purchasing decisions, raise consumer confidence regarding the cybersecurity of the IoT products they buy, and encourage manufacturers to develop IoT products with security-by- design principles in mind.","document_number":"2024-14148","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/07/30/2024-14148/cybersecurity-labeling-for-internet-of-things","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-07-30/pdf/2024-14148.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-14148.pdf?1722257113","publication_date":"2024-07-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"that the IoT Labeling Program should be focused on IoT devices because <span class=\"match\">existing</span> standards for IoT devices are more readily available or achievable in the near term, we counter that the record shows <span class=\"match\">existing</span> IoT device standards can be leveraged to support assessing IoT products as well. As noted by commenter ITI, <span class=\"match\">existing</span> IoT industry standards “capture similar baseline themes” to the NIST criteria. In view of these similarities, the IoT Labeling Program can leverage these <span class=\"match\">existing</span> standards for IoT devices as building blocks, and tailor them in view"},{"title":"Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule contains provisions to improve implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, including payment parameters and provisions related to the HHS-operated risk adjustment and risk adjustment data validation (HHS-RADV) programs, as well as 2027 user fee rates for issuers offering qualified health plans (QHPs) through Federally-facilitated Exchanges (FFEs) and State-based Exchanges on the Federal platform (SBE-FPs). This final rule also includes provisions related to civil money penalties (CMPs) for noncompliant issuers and other responsible entities; standards governing agents, brokers, and web-brokers; the expansion and codification of hardship exemption eligibility; implementation of the State Exchange Improper Payment Measurement (SEIPM); provider access standards and essential community provider standards for QHP certification; QHP certification of non-network plans; a prohibition on issuers from including routine non-pediatric dental services as an Essential Health Benefit (EHB); requirements related to defrayal for the cost of any State-required benefits in addition to the EHB; cost- sharing flexibilities for catastrophic and individual market bronze plans; establishment of catastrophic plans with plan terms of up to 10 consecutive plan years; QHP issuer quality improvement strategies (QISs); and revisions affecting which enrollees are included in Federal Basic Health Program (BHP) payment calculations to States. This final rule also includes amendments to implement certain provisions of the Working Families Tax Cut (WFTC) legislation.","document_number":"2026-10050","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/20/2026-10050/patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act-hhs-notice-of-benefit-and-payment-parameters-for-2027-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-20/pdf/2026-10050.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10050.pdf?1779135308","publication_date":"2026-05-20","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"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Secretary"}],"excerpts":"proposal urged HHS to retain the <span class=\"match\">existing</span> policy finalized in the 2025 Payment Notice, stating that the <span class=\"match\">existing</span> policy improved clarity and consistency in identifying benefits in addition to EHB and reduced administrative complexity associated with defrayal determinations. These commenters stated that the <span class=\"match\">existing</span> policy preserves the appropriate balance between Federal defrayal standards and State flexibility and allows States to better address local health priorities. These commenters also noted that the <span class=\"match\">existing</span> policy resolved prior inconsistencies"},{"title":"Alabama: Denial of State Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program","type":"Rule","abstract":"Pursuant to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is denying the Alabama Department of Environmental Management's (ADEM) Application for approval of the Alabama coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program (Application). After reviewing the State CCR permit program Application submitted by ADEM on December 29, 2021, additional relevant materials, including permits issued by ADEM, and comments submitted on the Proposed Denial, EPA has determined that Alabama's CCR permit program does not meet the standard for approval under RCRA.","document_number":"2024-11692","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/06/07/2024-11692/alabama-denial-of-state-coal-combustion-residuals-permit-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-06-07/pdf/2024-11692.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-11692.pdf?1717677928","publication_date":"2024-06-07","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":"State program. EPA further explained that because ADEM started issuing permits prior to program approval the State's permitting decisions under its <span class=\"match\">existing</span> CCR regulations are directly relevant to understanding whether the State's program requires “each [CCR] unit located in the State to achieve compliance with” either the Federal regulations or alternative State standards that are at least as <span class=\"match\">protective</span> as the Federal CCR regulations as required by RCRA section 4005(d)(1)(B).\n \n \n In the Proposed Denial, EPA first evaluated the terms of Alabama's"},{"title":"Practices Before the Department of the Interior","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) will make comprehensive procedural changes to Federal regulations governing hearings and appeals proceedings before the Department of the Interior's administrative tribunals. We will modify and update our regulations located in title 43 of the Code of Federal Regulations in part 4 to: promote expeditious and meaningful review of administrative decisions; reflect changes in the law; reorganize and streamline procedures and retitle subparts to improve clarity to parties; consolidate redundant language; eliminate outdated procedures; and allow OHA to continue to modernize its practice and keep pace with technological and other advancements, including the establishment of a regulatory framework for an electronic filing and case docket management system.","document_number":"2024-30358","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/10/2024-30358/practices-before-the-department-of-the-interior","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-10/pdf/2024-30358.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-30358.pdf?1736171118","publication_date":"2025-01-10","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":"Office of the Secretary"}],"excerpts":"Issuing <span class=\"match\">protective</span> orders. \n \n (g) \n <span class=\"match\">Protective</span> orders. \n A <span class=\"match\">protective</span> order may be issued so that confidential, privileged, or sensitive information will not be revealed or only disclosed in a specified manner. The ALJ may issue a <span class=\"match\">protective</span> order based on a motion filed by one party or a joint motion by all parties to the proceeding. A motion for a <span class=\"match\">protective</span> order filed by one party must contain a certification that the movant conferred, or attempted to confer, with the other parties in good faith. Any responses to a motion for <span class=\"match\">protective</span> order"},{"title":"Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) Reporting Requirements","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA), as amended, requires the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to promulgate regulations implementing the statute's covered cyber incident and ransom payment reporting requirements for covered entities. CISA seeks comment on the proposed rule to implement CIRCIA's requirements and on several practical and policy issues related to the implementation of these new reporting requirements.","document_number":"2024-06526","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/04/2024-06526/cyber-incident-reporting-for-critical-infrastructure-act-circia-reporting-requirements","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-04-04/pdf/2024-06526.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-06526.pdf?1711543528","publication_date":"2024-04-04","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":"some level of significance. Like the previous prongs, whether a <span class=\"match\">disruption</span> rises to the level of reportability may depend on a variety of factors and circumstances, such as the scope of the <span class=\"match\">disruption</span> and what was <span class=\"match\">disrupted</span>. A relatively minor <span class=\"match\">disruption</span> to a critical system or network could rise to a high level of substantiality, while a significant <span class=\"match\">disruption</span> to a non-critical system or network might not. Generally speaking, incidents that result in minimal or insignificant <span class=\"match\">disruptions</span> are unlikely to rise to the level of a substantial cyber incident"},{"title":"Updates to Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands Regulations To Implement the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard","type":"Rule","abstract":"On October 2, 2023, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) and supplementary policy that proposed to implement the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) and update the agency's 8-step decision- making process for floodplain reviews by changing how FEMA defines a floodplain with respect to certain actions and how FEMA uses natural systems, ecosystem processes, and nature-based approaches when developing alternatives to locating a proposed action in the floodplain. After a careful review of the public comments received, FEMA is now issuing a final rule that implements the proposed rule, with some minor amendments.","document_number":"2024-15169","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/07/11/2024-15169/updates-to-floodplain-management-and-protection-of-wetlands-regulations-to-implement-the-federal","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-07-11/pdf/2024-15169.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-15169.pdf?1720615524","publication_date":"2024-07-11","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"},{"raw_name":"FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY","name":"Federal Emergency Management Agency","id":166,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-emergency-management-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/166","parent_id":227,"slug":"federal-emergency-management-agency"}],"excerpts":"Technical Bulletins that address floodproofing.\n 182 \n \n Using the term “<span class=\"match\">minimization</span> requirements” is consistent with the <span class=\"match\">minimization</span> provisions and <span class=\"match\">minimization</span> standards in § 9.11. The term “flood risk <span class=\"match\">minimization</span> measures” is preferred by FEMA to avoid confusion with “hazard mitigation” actions funded by FEMA.\n \n \n \n 182 \n  \n See \n FFRMS Policy, pg. 8, Section G.1.d “FEMA guidance provides technical information on elevation methods for new construction and retrofitting <span class=\"match\">existing</span> structures with various types of foundations. Guidance is available"},{"title":"Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This proposed rule contains provisions to improve implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, including payment parameters and provisions related to the HHS-operated risk adjustment and risk adjustment data validation (HHS-RADV) programs, as well as 2027 user fee rates for issuers offering qualified health plans (QHPs) through Federally-facilitated Exchanges (FFEs) and State-based Exchanges on the Federal platform (SBE-FPs). This proposed rule also includes provisions related to civil money penalties (CMPs) for noncompliant issuers and other responsible entities; standards governing agents, brokers, and web-brokers; the expansion and codification of hardship exemption eligibility; implementation of the State Exchange Improper Payment Measurement (SEIPM); provider access standards and essential community provider standards for QHP certification; QHP certification of non-network plans; a prohibition on issuers from including routine non-pediatric dental services as an Essential Health Benefit (EHB); cost-sharing flexibilities for catastrophic and individual market bronze plans; establishment of catastrophic plans with plan terms of up to 10 consecutive years; QHP issuer quality improvement strategies (QISs); revisions affecting which enrollees are included in Federal Basic Health Program (BHP) payment calculations to States; and seeks comment on potential adjustments to other Federal standards, including the Federal medical loss ratio (MLR) standard in the individual market. This proposed rule also includes amendments to implement certain provisions of the Working Families Tax Cut (WFTC) legislation.","document_number":"2026-02769","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/11/2026-02769/patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act-hhs-notice-of-benefit-and-payment-parameters-for-2027-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-11/pdf/2026-02769.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-02769.pdf?1770671709","publication_date":"2026-02-11","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"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Secretary"}],"excerpts":"issuers to discontinue their <span class=\"match\">existing</span> standardized plan option offerings altogether. Instead, under this proposal, issuers would be permitted to choose whether to discontinue their <span class=\"match\">existing</span> standardized plan option offerings altogether or continue offering them with either the same or modified cost sharing, while we simultaneously discontinue the differential display of these plans and designation of these plans as standardized plan options.\n \n \n Under this proposed approach, if issuers wished to discontinue their <span class=\"match\">existing</span> standardized plan option offerings"}]}