{"description":"Documents matching 'necessary ensure correct classification digital'","count":2440,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=necessary+ensure+correct+classification+digital&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Classification of Digital Content Transactions and Cloud Transactions","type":"Rule","abstract":"This document contains final regulations modifying the rules for classifying transactions involving computer programs, including by applying the rules to transfers of digital content. These final regulations also provide rules for the classification of cloud transactions. These rules apply for purposes of the international provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and generally affect taxpayers engaging in transactions involving digital content or cloud transactions.","document_number":"2024-31372","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/14/2024-31372/classification-of-digital-content-transactions-and-cloud-transactions","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-14/pdf/2024-31372.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-31372.pdf?1736516721","publication_date":"2025-01-14","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY","name":"Treasury Department","id":497,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/treasury-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/497","parent_id":null,"slug":"treasury-department"},{"raw_name":"Internal Revenue Service","name":"Internal Revenue Service","id":254,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/internal-revenue-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/254","parent_id":497,"slug":"internal-revenue-service"}],"excerpts":"make copies of the <span class=\"match\">digital</span> content for purposes of distribution to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership, or by rental, lease or lending; \n (ii) The right to prepare derivative <span class=\"match\">digital</span> content based upon the <span class=\"match\">digital</span> content; \n (iii) The right to make a public performance of <span class=\"match\">digital</span> content, other than a right to publicly perform <span class=\"match\">digital</span> content for the purpose of advertising the sale of the <span class=\"match\">digital</span> content performed; or \n (iv) The right to publicly display <span class=\"match\">digital</span> content, other than a right to publicly display <span class=\"match\">digital</span> content for the purpose"},{"title":"EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022; Ensuring the Integrity of the EB-5 Program; Automatic Revocation of Petitions for Immigrant Classification","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This proposed rule would implement the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA), which the President signed on March 15, 2022. The RIA substantially reforms and adds significant integrity provisions to the employment-based, fifth preference (EB-5) visa category for alien investors and the associated Regional Center Program. In general, under the EB-5 program, aliens are eligible to apply for lawful permanent resident status in the United States if they make the necessary investment in a new commercial enterprise in the United States and create 10 permanent full-time jobs for qualified U.S. workers.","document_number":"2026-13392","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/02/2026-13392/eb-5-reform-and-integrity-act-of-2022-ensuring-the-integrity-of-the-eb-5-program-automatic","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-02/pdf/2026-13392.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13392.pdf?1782909918","publication_date":"2026-07-02","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":"to establish that <span class=\"match\">digital</span> assets used as a source or in the path of funds for capital investment must be lawfully derived to <span class=\"match\">ensure</span> the ongoing integrity of the EB-5 program. That is, when assessing <span class=\"match\">digital</span> assets, USCIS typically considers whether <span class=\"match\">digital</span> assets were shown to have been obtained from a lawful source and through lawful means, whether <span class=\"match\">digital</span> assets were shown to have been maintained and not swapped for other <span class=\"match\">digital</span> assets not shown to derive from a lawful source and through lawful means, whether account/<span class=\"match\">digital</span> asset ownership has"},{"title":"Gross Proceeds and Basis Reporting by Brokers and Determination of Amount Realized and Basis for Digital Asset Transactions","type":"Rule","abstract":"This document contains final regulations regarding information reporting and the determination of amount realized and basis for certain digital asset sales and exchanges. The final regulations require brokers to file information returns and furnish payee statements reporting gross proceeds and adjusted basis on dispositions of digital assets effected for customers in certain sale or exchange transactions. These final regulations also require real estate reporting persons to file information returns and furnish payee statements with respect to real estate purchasers who use digital assets to acquire real estate.","document_number":"2024-14004","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/07/09/2024-14004/gross-proceeds-and-basis-reporting-by-brokers-and-determination-of-amount-realized-and-basis-for","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-07-09/pdf/2024-14004.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-14004.pdf?1719605716","publication_date":"2024-07-09","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY","name":"Treasury Department","id":497,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/treasury-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/497","parent_id":null,"slug":"treasury-department"},{"raw_name":"Internal Revenue Service","name":"Internal Revenue Service","id":254,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/internal-revenue-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/254","parent_id":497,"slug":"internal-revenue-service"}],"excerpts":"exclude stablecoins from the definition of <span class=\"match\">digital</span> assets. Stablecoins unambiguously fall within the statutory definition of <span class=\"match\">digital</span> assets as they are <span class=\"match\">digital</span> representations of the value of fiat currency that are recorded on cryptographically secured distributed ledgers. Moreover, because stablecoins are integral to the <span class=\"match\">digital</span> asset ecosystem, excluding stablecoins from the definition of <span class=\"match\">digital</span> assets would eliminate a source of information about <span class=\"match\">digital</span> asset transactions that the IRS can use in order to <span class=\"match\">ensure</span> compliance with taxpayers' reporting"},{"title":"Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issues this rule to define larger participants of a market for general-use digital consumer payment applications. Larger participants of this market will be subject to the CFPB's supervisory authority under the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA). A nonbank covered person qualifies as a larger participant if it facilitates an annual covered consumer payment transaction volume of at least 50 million transactions as defined in the rule, and it is not a small business concern.","document_number":"2024-27836","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/10/2024-27836/defining-larger-participants-of-a-market-for-general-use-digital-consumer-payment-applications","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-10/pdf/2024-27836.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-27836.pdf?1733751918","publication_date":"2024-12-10","agencies":[{"raw_name":"Consumer Financial Protection Bureau","name":"Consumer Financial Protection Bureau","id":573,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/consumer-financial-protection-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/573","parent_id":null,"slug":"consumer-financial-protection-bureau"}],"excerpts":" Fumiko Hayashi, Alicia Lloro, Oz Shy, Joanna Stavins &amp; Ying Lei Toh, \n Defining Households That Are Underserved in <span class=\"match\">Digital</span> Payment Services, \n Fed. Rsv. Bk. of Atlanta Research Data Report No. 24-3 (Sept. 9, 2024), sec. 3.1 (describing a “(sub)component of financial inclusion relating to <span class=\"match\">digital</span> payments (a subset of payments), which we term <span class=\"match\">digital</span> payments inclusion. <span class=\"match\">Digital</span> payments are payments made through a <span class=\"match\">digital</span> device or channel, such as electronic fund transfer (for example, automated clearing house [ACH] and instant payments); debit"},{"title":"Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) publishes this notice of a modified system of records entitled \"Aid Awareness and Application Processing\" (18-11-21). This system maintains information necessary for the Department to process applications for Federal student financial program assistance under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA); to perform the responsibilities of the Federal Student Aid (FSA) Ombudsman; to provide Federal student loan repayment relief including under the borrower defense to repayment regulations; to notify aid applicants and aid recipients of aid program opportunities and updates under title IV of the HEA via digital communication channels; and to maintain the StudentAid.gov website as the front end for assisting customers with all of their Federal student financial aid needs throughout the student aid lifecycle. The Department's Digital and Customer Care (DCC) Information Technology (IT) system collects the electronic records maintained in the Aid Awareness and Application Processing (AAAP) system.","document_number":"2026-07825","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/22/2026-07825/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-22/pdf/2026-07825.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-07825.pdf?1776775515","publication_date":"2026-04-22","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":"This system maintains information <span class=\"match\">necessary</span> for the Department to process applications for Federal student financial program assistance under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA); to perform the responsibilities of the Federal Student Aid (FSA) Ombudsman; to provide Federal student loan repayment relief including under the borrower defense to repayment regulations; to notify aid applicants and aid recipients of aid program opportunities and updates under title IV of the HEA via <span class=\"match\">digital</span> communication channels; and to maintain"},{"title":"Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, we are issuing public notice of our intent to modify an existing system of records entitled, Digital Identity File Record System (60-0373), last published on March 8, 2023. This notice publishes details of the system as set forth below under the caption, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.","document_number":"2025-15845","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/20/2025-15845/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-20/pdf/2025-15845.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-15845.pdf?1755607565","publication_date":"2025-08-20","agencies":[{"raw_name":"Social Security Administration","name":"Social Security Administration","id":470,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/social-security-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/470","parent_id":null,"slug":"social-security-administration"}],"excerpts":"PURPOSE(S) OF THE SYSTEM: \n We will use the information in this system to assist with SSA's <span class=\"match\">digital</span> identity processes and for auditing purposes. <span class=\"match\">Digital</span> identity includes functions <span class=\"match\">necessary</span> to establish the identity of individuals or an individual interacting with us on behalf of another individual, agency, or entity who are seeking access to our <span class=\"match\">digital</span> programs, services, and applications through online, electronic, automated, and telephone services. <span class=\"match\">Digital</span> identity functions include identity proofing, credential issuance and revocation, authentication"},{"title":"Establishing the Digital Opportunity Data Collection; Modernizing the FCC Form 477 Data Program","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) eliminates the professional engineer certification requirement for the biannual Broadband Data Collection filings and instead allows the biannual filings to be certified by a qualified engineer that has relevant minimum experience and education.","document_number":"2025-12240","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/01/2025-12240/establishing-the-digital-opportunity-data-collection-modernizing-the-fcc-form-477-data-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-01/pdf/2025-12240.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-12240.pdf?1751287527","publication_date":"2025-07-01","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":"outlined above, in combination with the Commission's verification and audit authority and challenges from the public, provides the Commission with the <span class=\"match\">necessary</span> tools to <span class=\"match\">ensure</span> that BDC data are accurate and timely. The standard the Commission adopts <span class=\"match\">ensures</span> that a capable and qualified engineer will review and certify the accuracy of a provider's submission and that filers have engaged in the analysis <span class=\"match\">necessary</span> to meet Congress's objective of developing more accurate data, consistent with the Commission's reasons for adopting the engineering certification"},{"title":"Establishing the Digital Opportunity Data Collection; Modernizing the FCC Form 477 Data Program; Delete, Delete, Delete","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopted an Order that takes steps to streamline the processes associated with the Broadband Data Collection (BDC) and the National Broadband Map and alleviates unnecessary regulatory burdens on service providers and challenge process participants. The Order aligns reporting requirements for broadband availability and subscription data, expressly declines to adopt a proposal to require satellite providers to submit additional certifications and supporting data, streamlines the Fabric challenge process, adopts a maximally- streamlined process by which the BDC system automatically removes areas or locations that fail a verification or audit without requiring the provider to update its availability data after receiving notice of the failed verification or audit, and makes certain ministerial changes.","document_number":"2026-12766","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/24/2026-12766/establishing-the-digital-opportunity-data-collection-modernizing-the-fcc-form-477-data-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-24/pdf/2026-12766.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12766.pdf?1782218725","publication_date":"2026-06-24","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":"require Commission staff to modify or remove the provider's BDC data from the NBM after the provider is notified of an adverse audit or verification finding. We adopt these changes in order to streamline the closeout process for a failed verification or audit, <span class=\"match\">ensuring</span> the NBM reflects <span class=\"match\">corrected</span> data in a timely fashion. This update to the rules will also clarify for providers the potential ramifications stemming specifically from an adverse finding in a verification or audit. \n \n In the Fourth Report and Order, the Commission delegated authority to"},{"title":"Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization; Bridging the Digital Divide for Low-Income Consumers; Telecommunications Carriers Eligible for Universal Service Support; Affordable Connectivity Program; Emergency Broadband Benefit Program","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) seeks to ensure that Lifeline services are used to benefit and support eligible low-income Americans, that the program's funding is protected from waste, fraud, and abuse, and that service providers are in compliance with Commission rules. The Commission also seeks to update and streamline Lifeline and related rules.","document_number":"2026-06531","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/03/2026-06531/lifeline-and-link-up-reform-and-modernization-bridging-the-digital-divide-for-low-income-consumers","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-03/pdf/2026-06531.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06531.pdf?1775133915","publication_date":"2026-04-03","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":"protections and <span class=\"match\">ensuring</span> that ETCs that participate in the Lifeline program comply with all rules. Finally, the Commission seeks comments on changes to the Lifeline rules to streamline them and minimize stakeholder confusion. \n <span class=\"match\">Ensuring</span> Lifeline Services Are Used To Benefit Only Qualifying Low-Income Americans Consistent With Section 254 of the Act \n The Lifeline program was established to help <span class=\"match\">ensure</span> that low-income Americans are able to receive affordable communications service. In this section, the Commission seeks comments on proposals to <span class=\"match\">ensure</span> that federal"},{"title":"General and Plastic Surgery Devices; Reclassification of Optical Diagnostic Devices for Melanoma Detection and Electrical Impedance Spectrometers, To Be Renamed Software-Aided Adjunctive Diagnostic Devices for Use on Skin Lesions by Physicians Trained in the Diagnosis and Management of Skin Cancer","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a final order reclassifying optical diagnostic devices for melanoma detection (product code OYD) and electrical impedance spectrometers (product code ONV), both postamendments class III device types, into class II (special controls), subject to premarket notification. FDA is also renaming and codifying these devices under the new classification regulation named \"software-aided adjunctive diagnostic devices for use on skin lesions by physicians trained in the diagnosis and management of skin cancer.\" FDA is also establishing the special controls necessary to provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of these devices.","document_number":"2026-05772","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/25/2026-05772/general-and-plastic-surgery-devices-reclassification-of-optical-diagnostic-devices-for-melanoma","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-25/pdf/2026-05772.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-05772.pdf?1774356312","publication_date":"2026-03-25","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":"Food and Drug Administration","name":"Food and Drug Administration","id":199,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/food-and-drug-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/199","parent_id":221,"slug":"food-and-drug-administration"}],"excerpts":"postamendments class III device types, into class II (special controls), subject to premarket notification. FDA is also renaming and codifying these devices under the new <span class=\"match\">classification</span> regulation named “software-aided adjunctive diagnostic devices for use on skin lesions by physicians trained in the diagnosis and management of skin cancer.” FDA is also establishing the special controls <span class=\"match\">necessary</span> to provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of these devices. \n \n \n DATES: \n This order is effective April 24, 2026. \n \n \n FOR FURTHER INFORMATION"},{"title":"The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopts rules pursuant to section 60506 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Infrastructure Act) that establish a framework to facilitate equal access to broadband internet access service by preventing digital discrimination of access. These rules address policies and practices that impede equal access to broadband, while taking into account issues of technical and economic feasibility that pose serious challenges to full achievement of the equal access objective. The rules constitute an effective, balanced means to accomplish Congress's objective of ensuring that historically unserved and underserved communities throughout the Nation have equal opportunity to receive high-speed broadband service comparable to that received by others, without discrimination as to the terms and conditions on which that service is received.","document_number":"2023-28835","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/01/22/2023-28835/the-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act-prevention-and-elimination-of-digital-discrimination","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-01-22/pdf/2023-28835.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-28835.pdf?1705671914","publication_date":"2024-01-22","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"address <span class=\"match\">digital</span> discrimination of access pursuant to section 60506. The Commission sought comments on its proposals to: (1) adopt a definition of “<span class=\"match\">digital</span> discrimination of access,” (2) revise the Commission's informal consumer complaint process to accept complaints of <span class=\"match\">digital</span> discrimination of access, and (3) adopt model policies and best practices for states and localities combatting <span class=\"match\">digital</span> discrimination of access. The Commission also sought comment on other rules the Commission should adopt to facilitate equal access and combat <span class=\"match\">digital</span> discrimination"},{"title":"Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"Unlike most nonimmigrant classifications, which are admitted for a fixed time period, aliens in the F (academic student), J (exchange visitor), and most I (representatives of foreign information media) classifications, with limited exceptions, are currently admitted into the United States for the period of time that they are complying with the terms and conditions of their nonimmigrant classification (\"duration of status\"). The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to amend its regulations by changing the admission period in the F, J, and I classifications from duration of status to an admission for a fixed time period.","document_number":"2025-16554","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/28/2025-16554/establishing-a-fixed-time-period-of-admission-and-an-extension-of-stay-procedure-for-nonimmigrant","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-28/pdf/2025-16554.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-16554.pdf?1756298740","publication_date":"2025-08-28","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":"of admission for the P nonimmigrant <span class=\"match\">classification</span>); (q)(2) (period of admission for the Q nonimmigrant <span class=\"match\">classification</span>); (r)(6) (period of admission for the R nonimmigrant <span class=\"match\">classification</span>); (s)(1)(ii) (period of admission for the NATO-7 nonimmigrant <span class=\"match\">classification</span>); (t)(5)(ii) (period of admission for the S nonimmigrant <span class=\"match\">classification</span>); and (w)(13) and (16) (period of admission for the CW-1 nonimmigrant <span class=\"match\">classification</span>).\n \n \n \n \n 21 \n  \n See \n 38 FR 35425 (Dec. 28, 1973).\n \n \n These changes would <span class=\"match\">ensure</span> that DHS has an effective mechanism to periodically"},{"title":"Establishing the Digital Opportunity Data Collection; Modernizing the FCC Form 477 Data Program; Delete, Delete, Delete","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) that seeks comment on eliminating outdated requirements and ways to enhance the efficiency of the Broadband Data Collection (BDC) while ensuring that the Commission continues to receive accurate, granular data. Building off the infrastructure data-based coverage restoration process established by the Commission in 2024, the FNPRM seeks comment on several approaches suggested by commenters to simplify, streamline, or otherwise reduce burdens on this coverage restoration process. The FNPRM seeks comment on several ways to simplify the collection of fixed and fixed wireless biannual submissions, specifically on: (1) either allowing providers to indicate certain fixed broadband availability data have been \"grandfathered\" or else simply eliminating the collection of these data; (2) eliminating the requirement that a provider report fixed broadband availability data at speeds below 25/3 Mbps as part of its biannual submission; (3) revising the Commission's rules to eliminate the requirement for providers to use and disclose maximum buffer size data in their BDC biannual submissions; and (4) revising the Commission's rules to relax the 7 meter antenna height requirement that fixed wireless providers must use when modeling their coverage. In addition, the FNPRM seeks comment on ending legacy data collections for mobile service, specifically the collection of 3G mobile broadband availability data and mobile voice data as part of a provider's biannual submission, including potential impacts on reporting for Alaska and on relevant USF programs, respectively. Furthermore, the FNPRM seeks comment on current data retention practices to develop a set of best practices instead of adopting any substantive rule. The FNPRM seeks comment on several potential challenge process improvements, specifically on: (1) allowing service providers to presumptively rebut certain types of fixed challenges with infrastructure data and on requiring infrastructure data in response to certain types of fixed challenges; (2) various options for simplifying and reducing the provider response periods for the fixed challenge process; (3) streamlining the mobile challenge process by automatically removing from the National Broadband Map (NBM) all challenged areas that are conceded or upheld; and (4) relaxing or removing some current mobile crowdsourced data requirements to encourage the submission of additional data. The FNPRM seeks comment on mobile verification and audit process improvements. The FNPRM also seeks comment on improvements to the collection of mobile crowdsourced data and the use of drone data. Lastly, the FNPRM seeks comment on revising the Commission's rules to expressly provide that subscription data, the geographic coordinates of mobile or fixed wireless base stations, mobile or fixed wireless link budget parameter rationales, and any infrastructure data submitted in response to a verification request or audit will be always treated as confidential.","document_number":"2026-12767","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/24/2026-12767/establishing-the-digital-opportunity-data-collection-modernizing-the-fcc-form-477-data-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-24/pdf/2026-12767.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12767.pdf?1782218725","publication_date":"2026-06-24","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":"filers are likewise required to adhere to specific testing parameters. WTB and the Offices adopted additional parameters that would further <span class=\"match\">ensure</span> the reliability of the crowdsourced data. We seek comment on whether it is <span class=\"match\">necessary</span> to continue requiring all of these parameters. For example, the “ramp up time” identified in the Commission's rules may not be supported by certain commercial apps. Is it <span class=\"match\">necessary</span> that tests be conducted between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. local time, as currently required? Are these parameters so demonstrably"},{"title":"Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) publishes this notice of a modified system of records entitled \"Aid Awareness and Application Processing\" (18-11-21). This system maintains information necessary for the Department to process applications for Federal student financial program assistance under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA); to perform the responsibilities of the Federal Student Aid (FSA) Ombudsman; to provide Federal student loan repayment relief including under the borrower defense to repayment regulations; to notify aid applicants and aid recipients of aid program opportunities and updates under title IV of the HEA via digital communication channels; and to maintain the StudentAid.gov website as the front end for assisting customers with all of their Federal student financial aid needs throughout the student aid lifecycle. The Department's Digital and Customer Care (DCC) Information Technology (IT) system collects the electronic records maintained in the Aid Awareness and Application Processing (AAAP) system.","document_number":"2024-25897","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/07/2024-25897/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-07/pdf/2024-25897.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-25897.pdf?1730900738","publication_date":"2024-11-07","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":"This system maintains information <span class=\"match\">necessary</span> for the Department to process applications for Federal student financial program assistance under title IV of the Higher \n \n Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA); to perform the responsibilities of the Federal Student Aid (FSA) Ombudsman; to provide Federal student loan repayment relief including under the borrower defense to repayment regulations; to notify aid applicants and aid recipients of aid program opportunities and updates under title IV of the HEA via <span class=\"match\">digital</span> communication channels; and to maintain"},{"title":"Advancement of the Low Power Television, TV Translator and Class A Television Service","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopts certain changes to its rules concerning Class A television, low power television and TV translator stations (LPTV Service). These include operational and technical rule updates aimed at providing clarity and regulatory certainty to licensees so they can make informed business decisions about their station operations and to ensure that the public continues to benefit from their operations.","document_number":"2026-01279","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/23/2026-01279/advancement-of-the-low-power-television-tv-translator-and-class-a-television-service","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-23/pdf/2026-01279.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-01279.pdf?1769089519","publication_date":"2026-01-23","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":"radio broadcast stations including AM, FM, and Low-power FM (LPFM) stations; <span class=\"match\">digital</span> audio broadcasting (DAB) stations, including <span class=\"match\">digital</span> AM, FM, and Low-power FM stations; television (TV) broadcast stations, including Class A and low power TV (LPTV) stations; analog cable systems; <span class=\"match\">digital</span> cable systems which are defined for purposes of this part only as the portion of a cable system that delivers channels in <span class=\"match\">digital</span> format to subscribers at the input of a Unidirectional <span class=\"match\">Digital</span> Cable Product or other navigation device; wireline video systems; wireless"},{"title":"Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Compressors","type":"Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Department of Energy (\"DOE\") is amending the test procedure for compressors to correct an error and to ensure that pressure ratio is expressed in terms of absolute pressure. DOE is also correcting the formula for isentropic efficiency and specific energy consumption of the packaged compressor by incorporating a K<INF>6</INF> correction factor to correct for differences in pressure ratio when testing at differing elevations. Finally, DOE is amending the definition of \"air compressor\" to include a minor clarification and revise a typographical error.","document_number":"2025-01002","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/17/2025-01002/energy-conservation-program-test-procedure-for-compressors","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-17/pdf/2025-01002.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-01002.pdf?1737035119","publication_date":"2025-01-17","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"}],"excerpts":"initial determination to continue to use a fixed value of 1.400 for the isentropic exponent of air. However, they added that to <span class=\"match\">ensure</span> results derived from testing at elevation are accurate, the K\n 6 \n correction factor is <span class=\"match\">necessary</span> to incorporate both isentropic exponent and pressure ratio. They indicated that is <span class=\"match\">necessary</span> to <span class=\"match\">correct</span> the measured power with both the K\n 5 \n and K\n 6 \n correction factors in order to <span class=\"match\">correct</span> for inlet pressure and pressure ratio. The DOE test procedure directs that performance be normalized to a reference ambient inlet"},{"title":"Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposes a rule to define a market for general-use digital consumer payment applications. The proposed market would cover providers of funds transfer and wallet functionalities through digital applications for consumers' general use in making payments to other persons for personal, family, or household purposes. Larger participants of this market would be subject to the CFPB's supervisory authority under the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA).","document_number":"2023-24978","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/11/17/2023-24978/defining-larger-participants-of-a-market-for-general-use-digital-consumer-payment-applications","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-11-17/pdf/2023-24978.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-24978.pdf?1700142328","publication_date":"2023-11-17","agencies":[{"raw_name":"Consumer Financial Protection Bureau","name":"Consumer Financial Protection Bureau","id":573,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/consumer-financial-protection-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/573","parent_id":null,"slug":"consumer-financial-protection-bureau"}],"excerpts":"may be provided through two different <span class=\"match\">digital</span> consumer applications. For example, from a merchant's ecommerce <span class=\"match\">digital</span> application, a consumer may click on a payment button that links to a third-party general-use <span class=\"match\">digital</span> consumer payment application, where the consumer authenticates their identity and provides payment instructions or otherwise authorizes the payment. Even if the merchant's <span class=\"match\">digital</span> application would not itself qualify as having general use, the consumer's use of the third-party general-use <span class=\"match\">digital</span> consumer payment application would still"},{"title":"Establishing the Digital Opportunity Data Collection; Modernizing the FCC Form 477 Data Program","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) codifies the Broadband Data Collection (BDC) challenge process deadline as required by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, delegates authority to the offices and bureaus to conduct BDC audits, and clarifies that providers must submit detailed data to seek restoration for those locations or areas on the National Broadband Map (NBM).","document_number":"2024-16935","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/15/2024-16935/establishing-the-digital-opportunity-data-collection-modernizing-the-fcc-form-477-data-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-08-15/pdf/2024-16935.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-16935.pdf?1723639517","publication_date":"2024-08-15","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":" has average gross revenues not exceeding $3 million for the preceding three years. In auctions for Lower 700 MHz Band licenses seventy-two winning bidders claiming a small business <span class=\"match\">classification</span> won 329 licenses, twenty-six winning bidders claiming a small business <span class=\"match\">classification</span> won 214 licenses, and three winning bidders claiming a small business <span class=\"match\">classification</span> won all five auctioned licenses. \n 72. In frequency bands where licenses were subject to auction, the Commission notes that as a general matter, the number of winning bidders that qualify"},{"title":"Controlled Substances Ordering System (CSOS) Modernization","type":"Rule","abstract":"This rule is amending the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) regulations to conform to the Controlled Substances Ordering System (CSOS) modernization effort by requiring all CSOS enrollment applications and supporting materials to be submitted through the Diversion Control Division secure online portal. These amendments improve the enrollment process by aligning it with DEA's current requirements for other online form submissions. The online submission of enrollment applications and supporting material through the secure online portal increases the efficiency of the enrollment, modification, and revocation processes, and ensures DEA's receipt of accurate documentation in a more timely and organized manner.","document_number":"2025-19325","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/02/2025-19325/controlled-substances-ordering-system-csos-modernization","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-10-02/pdf/2025-19325.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19325.pdf?1759322726","publication_date":"2025-10-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"},{"raw_name":"Drug Enforcement Administration","name":"Drug Enforcement Administration","id":116,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/drug-enforcement-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/116","parent_id":268,"slug":"drug-enforcement-administration"}],"excerpts":"responsible for establishing a trust relationship between controlled substance manufacturers, distributors, pharmacies, and other DEA authorized ordering entities. Certification Authority issues user <span class=\"match\">digital</span> certificates used to <span class=\"match\">digitally</span> sign electronic transactions. DEA believes that the personnel resources and costs to certify enrollment and issue <span class=\"match\">digital</span> certificates will not change as a result of \n \n this final rule. Based on current Certification Authority resources, DEA estimates the annual Certification Authority cost will remain at $732,922"},{"title":"Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to introduce an update to the Privacy Act system of records, USDA/FNS-5, \"Information on Persons Disqualified from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,\" which is retitled to \"USDA/FNA-5, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program--Information on Persons Disqualified from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and on Households in the Quality Control Universe.\" This system is owned, administered, and secured by the Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA). The primary purpose of this system is to assist in the administration and enforcement of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The purpose of this modification is to clarify and expand what systems and records this system of records (SOR) covers and includes program and technical updates to the system. This includes modifying SNAP Quality Control (QC) records that had been contained in FNS-7 SORN, which will now be covered under FNA-5. All records formerly covered under USDA/FNS-7 will be maintained within SNAP-QCS and used in conjunction with the Electronic Disqualified Recipient System (eDRS) for program integrity and statutory QC requirements. Consolidation ensures continued Privacy Act coverage and eliminates duplicative SORNs. Proposed technical changes include adding another location, maintenance, and storage of records to include electronic records.","document_number":"2026-12997","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/29/2026-12997/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-29/pdf/2026-12997.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12997.pdf?1782477908","publication_date":"2026-06-29","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":"Food and Nutrition Administration","name":"Food and Nutrition Administration","id":625,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/food-and-nutrition-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/625","parent_id":12,"slug":"food-and-nutrition-administration"}],"excerpts":"the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and on Households in the Quality Control Universe. \n SECURITY <span class=\"match\">CLASSIFICATION</span>: \n Unclassified. \n SYSTEM LOCATION: \n This system of records is under the control of the Associate Administrator, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Food and Nutrition Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, 1320 Braddock Pl., Alexandria, Virginia 22314. The data will be maintained at the <span class=\"match\">Digital</span> Infrastructure Service Center, Kansas City, Missouri (DISC-KC). \n SYSTEM MANAGER(S): \n Associate Administrator"}]}