{"description":"Documents matching 'operator must meet qualify authorization'","count":5392,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=operator+must+meet+qualify+authorization&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Black Lung Benefits Act: Authorization of Self-Insurers","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule revises the regulations under the Black Lung Benefits Act (BLBA) governing authorization of self-insurers. The updated regulations determine the process for coal mine operators to apply for authorization to self-insure, the requirements operators must meet to qualify to self-insure, the amount of security self-insured operators must provide, and the process for operators to appeal determinations made by the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP).","document_number":"2024-28848","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/12/2024-28848/black-lung-benefits-act-authorization-of-self-insurers","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-12/pdf/2024-28848.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-28848.pdf?1733924724","publication_date":"2024-12-12","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF LABOR","name":"Labor Department","id":271,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/labor-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/271","parent_id":null,"slug":"labor-department"},{"raw_name":"Office of Workers' Compensation Programs","name":"Workers' Compensation Programs Office","id":530,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/workers-compensation-programs-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/530","parent_id":271,"slug":"workers-compensation-programs-office"}],"excerpts":"minimum requirements an <span class=\"match\">operator</span> <span class=\"match\">must</span> <span class=\"match\">meet</span> to <span class=\"match\">qualify</span> for <span class=\"match\">authorization</span> to self-insure and to remove the provisions requiring OWCP to continuously monitor each applicant's financial situation. \n \n Current paragraph (b) establishes the minimum requirements that an <span class=\"match\">operator</span> <span class=\"match\">must</span> <span class=\"match\">meet</span> to <span class=\"match\">qualify</span> for <span class=\"match\">authorization</span> to self-insure. At present, paragraphs (b)(1), (3), and (5) respectively provide that an <span class=\"match\">operator</span> <span class=\"match\">must</span> have been in the \n \n business of coal mining for at least three consecutive years prior to applying, the <span class=\"match\">operator's</span> average current assets"},{"title":"Ohio: Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions","type":"Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is granting Ohio final authorization for changes to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The Agency published a proposed rule on November 18, 2025, and provided for public comment. Ten substantive comments were received on Ohio's proposed revisions. These comments are addressed in this Final Authorization.","document_number":"2026-06395","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/02/2026-06395/ohio-authorization-of-state-hazardous-waste-management-program-revisions","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-02/pdf/2026-06395.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06395.pdf?1775047516","publication_date":"2026-04-02","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":"less stringent than the Federal program, and therefore satisfy all of the requirements necessary to <span class=\"match\">qualify</span> for final <span class=\"match\">authorization</span>. For a list of State rules being authorized with this final <span class=\"match\">authorization</span>, please see Table 1 and Table 2 in Section B.9. of this notice, below. \n B. What comments were received on Ohio's proposed <span class=\"match\">authorization</span> and how is EPA responding to these comments? \n \n EPA received ten comments on its November 18, 2025 <span class=\"match\">Authorization</span> Proposal Notice: two from nonprofit organizations questioning the completeness of the docket and"},{"title":"Foreign Air Operator Certificates Issued by a Regional Safety Oversight Organization","type":"Rule","abstract":"This amendment will allow the FAA to review and, if acceptable to the Administrator, recognize as valid air operator certificates issued by a Regional Safety Oversight Organization to foreign air carriers when the State of the Operator is a member of that Regional Safety Oversight Organization, for purposes of evaluating foreign applicants for operating specifications.","document_number":"2024-29688","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/17/2024-29688/foreign-air-operator-certificates-issued-by-a-regional-safety-oversight-organization","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-17/pdf/2024-29688.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-29688.pdf?1734038117","publication_date":"2024-12-17","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":"oversight-related tasks or functions pertaining to AOC issuance back to the State of the <span class=\"match\">Operator</span>, the FAA agrees these roles and responsibilities <span class=\"match\">must</span> be clearly defined, documented, and understood. The final rule ensures the FAA <span class=\"match\">must</span> review the documented transfer of all tasks and functions related to the issuance of an AOC from the State of the <span class=\"match\">Operator</span> to the RSOO. \n Consistent with the FAA's proposal for accepting an AOC from an RSOO, the RSOO <span class=\"match\">must</span> <span class=\"match\">meet</span> the FAA's definition of RSOO in 14 CFR 129.1, which, as updated for this final rule, is an"},{"title":"Utah: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions and Incorporation by Reference","type":"Rule","abstract":"The State of Utah Department of Environmental Quality has applied to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for final authorization of the changes to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The EPA has determined that these changes satisfy all requirements needed to qualify for final authorization and is authorizing the State's changes through this direct final action. The EPA uses the regulations entitled, \"Approved State Hazardous Waste Management Programs\" to provide notice of the authorization status of State programs and to incorporate by reference those provisions of State statutes and regulations that will be subject to the EPA's inspection and enforcement. This rule also codifies in the regulations the approval of Utah's hazardous waste management program and incorporates by reference authorized provisions of the State's regulations.","document_number":"2024-30025","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/23/2024-30025/utah-final-authorization-of-state-hazardous-waste-management-program-revisions-and-incorporation-by","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-23/pdf/2024-30025.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-30025.pdf?1734702319","publication_date":"2024-12-23","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":"applied to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for final <span class=\"match\">authorization</span> of the changes to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The EPA has determined that these changes satisfy all requirements needed to <span class=\"match\">qualify</span> for final <span class=\"match\">authorization</span> and is authorizing the State's changes through this direct final action. The EPA uses the regulations entitled, “Approved State Hazardous Waste Management Programs” to provide notice of the <span class=\"match\">authorization</span> status of State programs and to incorporate by reference those"},{"title":"Removal of Regulations Limiting Authorizations To Proceed With Construction Activities Pending Rehearing","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) removes from its regulations a rule that precludes the issuance of authorizations to proceed with construction activities with respect to natural gas facilities approved pursuant to section 3 or section 7 of the Natural Gas Act for a limited time while certain requests for rehearing are pending before the Commission.","document_number":"2025-19533","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/10/2025-19533/removal-of-regulations-limiting-authorizations-to-proceed-with-construction-activities-pending","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-10-10/pdf/2025-19533.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19533.pdf?1760013909","publication_date":"2025-10-10","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"},{"raw_name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":" the Commission in Order No. 871-B revised § 157.23 to provide that the rule prohibiting the issuance of construction <span class=\"match\">authorizations</span> pending rehearing would apply only when a request for rehearing raised issues reflecting opposition to project construction, operation, or need.\n 7 \n \n Order No. 871-B also revised § 157.23 to provide that the rule's restriction on issuing construction <span class=\"match\">authorizations</span> would expire, if no <span class=\"match\">qualifying</span> request or rehearing was filed or, if such a request was filed, when (1) the request was no longer pending (\n i.e., \n it"},{"title":"Foreign Air Operator Certificates Issued by a Regional Safety Oversight Organization","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"Current FAA regulations require that foreign applicants for operating specifications must hold a valid air operator certificate issued by the State of the Operator. Some International Civil Aviation Organization Contracting States have joined together to form Regional Safety Oversight Organizations. These organizations may provide a uniform regulatory structure for safety oversight and provide technical assistance and the execution of safety oversight functions on behalf of their member States. Regional Safety Oversight Organizations have been established in many parts of the world. These organizations may be formed based on a variety of differing arrangements among member States. The institutional structures of these organizations range from highly formalized intergovernmental organizations established on the basis of formal legal agreements, to less formalized organizations established under the International Civil Aviation Organization Cooperative Development of Operational Safety and Continuing Airworthiness Program. States participating in Regional Safety Oversight Organizations may delegate various functions or tasks to these organizations based on the extent of delegated legal authority stipulated in the Regional Safety Oversight Organization's formation documentation. One of the functions member States may delegate to some of the highly formalized and more fully resourced Regional Safety Oversight Organizations is the issuance of air operator certificates on behalf of the State of the Operator. This regulation change would allow the FAA to review and, if acceptable to the Administrator, recognize as valid air operator certificates issued by the Regional Safety Oversight Organization to foreign air carriers on behalf of the State of the Operator for purposes of evaluating foreign applicants for operating specifications.","document_number":"2024-11253","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/22/2024-11253/foreign-air-operator-certificates-issued-by-a-regional-safety-oversight-organization","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-22/pdf/2024-11253.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-11253.pdf?1716295528","publication_date":"2024-05-22","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":"outside of the United States <span class=\"match\">must</span> <span class=\"match\">meet</span> all the ICAO standards in Annexes 1, 6, and 8. This includes the holding of a valid AOC issued by the State of the <span class=\"match\">Operator</span>. The FAA's regulations in part 129 do not provide for acceptance of an AOC issued by any entity other than the State of the <span class=\"match\">Operator</span>.\n \n \n \n 7 \n  Annex 6—Part I, Operation of Aircraft—International Commercial Air Transport—Aeroplanes, standard 4.2.1.1 (“The <span class=\"match\">operator</span> shall not engage in commercial air transport operations unless in possession of a valid air <span class=\"match\">operator</span> certificate issued by the"},{"title":"Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys in the Gulf of America","type":"Rule","abstract":"In accordance with the regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, notification is hereby given that NMFS promulgates regulations to govern the incidental taking of marine mammals during geophysical survey activity conducted in the Gulf of America (GOA), over the course of 5 years. These regulations, which allow for the issuance of Letters of Authorization (LOA) to survey operators for the incidental take of marine mammals during the described activities and specified timeframe, prescribe the permissible methods of taking and other means of effecting the least practicable adverse impact on marine mammal species or stocks and their habitat, as well as requirements pertaining to the monitoring and reporting of such taking.","document_number":"2026-07536","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/17/2026-07536/taking-and-importing-marine-mammals-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to-geophysical-surveys-in-the","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-17/pdf/2026-07536.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-07536.pdf?1776343517","publication_date":"2026-04-17","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":"acoustic PSO duties (where required). An experienced visual PSO <span class=\"match\">must</span> have completed approved, relevant training and <span class=\"match\">must</span> have gained the requisite experience working as a visual PSO. An experienced acoustic PSO <span class=\"match\">must</span> have completed a PAM <span class=\"match\">operator</span> training course and <span class=\"match\">must</span> have gained the requisite experience working as an acoustic PSO. Hereafter, we also refer to acoustic PSOs as PAM <span class=\"match\">operators</span>, whereas when we use “PSO” without a qualifier, the term refers to either visual PSOs or PAM <span class=\"match\">operators</span> (acoustic PSOs).\n \n NMFS does not formally administer any PSO"},{"title":"Increase of the Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and Documentation for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule amends DHS regulations to permanently increase the automatic extension period for expiring employment authorization and/or Employment Authorization Documents (Forms I-766 or EADs) for certain renewal applicants who have timely filed Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, from up to 180 days to up to 540 days. After two temporary rules, DHS is finalizing the recent temporary rule and making the increase permanent to help prevent eligible renewal EAD applicants from experiencing a lapse in employment authorization and/or the validity of their EAD as a result of lengthy USCIS processing times.","document_number":"2024-28584","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/13/2024-28584/increase-of-the-automatic-extension-period-of-employment-authorization-and-documentation-for-certain","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-13/pdf/2024-28584.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-28584.pdf?1733838316","publication_date":"2024-12-13","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":"Background \n A. Legal Authority \n B. Legal Framework for Employment <span class=\"match\">Authorization</span> and Verification \n 1. Types of Employment <span class=\"match\">Authorization</span>: 8 CFR 274a.12(a), (b), and (c) \n 2. The Application Process for Obtaining Employment <span class=\"match\">Authorization</span> and EADs \n 3. Automatic Extensions of EADs for Renewal Applicants and Related Employment Eligibility Verification Requirements for Employers \n i. Renewing Employment <span class=\"match\">Authorization</span> and/or EADs \n ii. Minimizing the Risk of Gaps in Employment <span class=\"match\">Authorization</span> and/or EAD Validity Through Automatic Extensions \n C. 2022 Temporary"},{"title":"Protecting Our Communications Networks by Promoting Transparency Regarding Foreign Adversary Control","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) addresses the risks of foreign adversary control of Commission-granted licenses and authorizations by adopting rules requiring a broad range of holders of such licenses, authorizations, or approvals to attest whether they are owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary, and, if so, to disclose additional information about such foreign adversary control. Among other things, the Commission defines categories of licenses and authorizations that are subject to the rules, and establishes a streamlined process by which license and authorization holders should file their foreign adversary control attestations and disclosures.","document_number":"2026-06992","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/10/2026-06992/protecting-our-communications-networks-by-promoting-transparency-regarding-foreign-adversary-control","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-10/pdf/2026-06992.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06992.pdf?1775738718","publication_date":"2026-04-10","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":"Section 325(c) <span class=\"match\">authorizations</span>. Any Section 325(c) <span class=\"match\">authorization</span> holder that receives an affirmative response under the Commission's foreign sponsorship identification rules from a lessee that is a foreign adversary <span class=\"match\">must</span> file with the Commission the information the lessee provided to the <span class=\"match\">authorization</span> holder. If the Section 325(c) <span class=\"match\">authorization</span> holder has fewer than six employees and receives an affirmative response under the Commission's foreign sponsorship identification rules from a lessee that is a foreign adversary but the <span class=\"match\">authorization</span> holder itself"},{"title":"Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Announces Mechanism and Criteria for Selecting Space Launch Frequency Coordinator","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB or Bureau) announces a mechanism and criteria for selecting the Space Launch Frequency Coordinator for the Federal Communications Commission's (Commission) Space Launch Service. Specifically, interested parties will file applications electronically using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System in WT Docket 24-687, through which they will demonstrate certain minimum qualifying criteria.","document_number":"2025-07641","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/02/2025-07641/wireless-telecommunications-bureau-announces-mechanism-and-criteria-for-selecting-space-launch","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-05-02/pdf/2025-07641.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-07641.pdf?1746103513","publication_date":"2025-05-02","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":"commercial space launches and reentries and to complete any proceeding in effect related to the adoption of service rules for these three bands. The Commission also <span class=\"match\">must</span> issue, within 180 days of the LCA's enactment, new regulations to streamline the process for granting <span class=\"match\">authorizations</span> for access to these three bands. These \n \n regulations <span class=\"match\">must</span> provide for, among other things: (1) <span class=\"match\">authorizations</span> that include multiple uses of the frequencies for multiple launches and reentries from one or more private and federal launch and reentry sites; (2) electronic"},{"title":"Extension of the Prohibition Against Certain Flights in the Kabul Flight Information Region (FIR) (OAKX)","type":"Rule","abstract":"This action extends the prohibition against certain flight operations in the Kabul Flight Information Region (FIR) (OAKX) by all: U.S. air carriers; U.S. commercial operators; persons exercising the privileges of an airman certificate issued by the FAA, except when such persons are operating U.S.-registered aircraft for a foreign air carrier; and operators of U.S.-registered civil aircraft, except when the operator of such aircraft is a foreign air carrier, for an additional three years, from July 25, 2025, to July 25, 2028. FAA finds this action necessary to address continuing risks to persons and aircraft engaged in such flight operations.","document_number":"2025-12247","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/01/2025-12247/extension-of-the-prohibition-against-certain-flights-in-the-kabul-flight-information-region-fir-oakx","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-01/pdf/2025-12247.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-12247.pdf?1751287528","publication_date":"2025-07-01","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"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":"additional <span class=\"match\">operators</span> to FAA at any time after FAA issues its approval. Neither the <span class=\"match\">operators</span> listed in the original request, nor any <span class=\"match\">operators</span> the requestor subsequently seeks to add to the approval, may commence operations under the approval until FAA issues them an Operations Specification (OpSpec) or Letter of <span class=\"match\">Authorization</span> (LOA), as appropriate, for operations in \n \n the Kabul FIR (OAKX) at altitudes below FL320 or at altitudes below FL300 on jet routes P500-G500, as applicable. The approval conditions discussed below apply to all <span class=\"match\">operators</span>. Requestors"},{"title":"Protecting Our Communications Networks by Promoting Transparency Regarding Foreign Adversary Control","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes to protect the Nation's communications networks against foreign adversary threats by proposing to expand foreign ownership disclosure requirements for covered Commission-issued licenses and authorizations. The proposed certification and information collection requirements would fill gaps in the Commission's existing rules and give the Commission, and the public, a new and comprehensive view of threats from foreign adversaries in the communications sector. Specifically, the Commission proposes to apply new certification and disclosure requirements on entities holding every type of license, permit, or authorization, rather than only certain specific licenses, as the Commission currently does. Furthermore, the Commission proposes to go beyond foreign ownership to also cover all regulated entities controlled by or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary.","document_number":"2025-11360","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/20/2025-11360/protecting-our-communications-networks-by-promoting-transparency-regarding-foreign-adversary-control","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-20/pdf/2025-11360.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-11360.pdf?1750250720","publication_date":"2025-06-20","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":"section 214 <span class=\"match\">authorization</span> holders when (1) an applicant/<span class=\"match\">authorization</span> holder seeks Commission consent to the substantial transfer of control and/or assignment or modification of its international section 214 <span class=\"match\">authorization</span>, (2) an <span class=\"match\">authorization</span> holder undergoes a \n pro forma \n transfer of control and/or assignment that require(s) notification to the Commission, or (3) an <span class=\"match\">authorization</span> holder files a foreign carrier affiliation notification. Applicants seeking an assignment or transfer of control of an international section 214 <span class=\"match\">authorization</span> are also"},{"title":"Revisions to the Blanket Certificate Program","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) proposes to revise its blanket certificate regulations to expand the scope and scale of projects that interstate natural gas pipelines may construct without a case-specific authorization order and to increase the cost limits for such projects, among other changes.","document_number":"2026-10498","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/27/2026-10498/revisions-to-the-blanket-certificate-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-27/pdf/2026-10498.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10498.pdf?1779799514","publication_date":"2026-05-27","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"},{"raw_name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"recommends that the Commission amend its regulations to allow for automatic <span class=\"match\">authorization</span> of mainline projects.\n 160 \n \n It argues that since 2006 the Commission has gained the necessary experience in supervising mainline projects under the blanket certificate program, and that the projects that <span class=\"match\">meet</span> the blanket certificate program's requirements for automatic <span class=\"match\">authorization</span>, particularly the cost limit, have minor impacts, are well understood, and are often carried out to <span class=\"match\">meet</span> safety and integrity requirements.\n 161 \n \n \n \n \n 160 \n  INGAA September"},{"title":"Notice of Action and Proposed Action in Section 301 Investigation of China's Targeting the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance, Request for Comments","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Trade Representative has determined that appropriate action in this investigation includes: certain services fees on the maritime transport services of Chinese operators and shipowners; on maritime transport services of operators using Chinese-built vessels to be applicable on a non-discriminatory basis; certain service fees on the maritime transport services of operators of foreign-built vehicle carriers to be applicable on a non-discriminatory basis; and restrictions on certain maritime transport services for U.S. Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) to be applicable on a non-discriminatory basis. In addition, the U.S. Trade Representative is proposing additional tariffs on certain ship-to-shore cranes on a non-discriminatory basis, and proposing additional tariffs on certain other cargo handling equipment of China. USTR requests written comments regarding the proposed tariff actions set forth in this notice and will convene a public hearing in relation to the proposed tariffs.","document_number":"2025-06927","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/23/2025-06927/notice-of-action-and-proposed-action-in-section-301-investigation-of-chinas-targeting-the-maritime","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-04-23/pdf/2025-06927.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-06927.pdf?1745325911","publication_date":"2025-04-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE","name":"Trade Representative, Office of United States","id":491,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/trade-representative-office-of-united-states","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/491","parent_id":null,"slug":"trade-representative-office-of-united-states"}],"excerpts":"officer of the carrier. \n (f) Vessel <span class=\"match\">operator</span> of China. A vessel <span class=\"match\">operator</span> of China means any entity that is a vessel <span class=\"match\">operator</span> that <span class=\"match\">meets</span> one or more of the conditions of subparagraphs (e)(1)-(6) of this Annex. \n \n Collections, supplemental payments, and refunds \n —\n \n \n (g) \n Time and place of liability. \n Subject to the exemptions and special rules of this Annex, on or before the entry of a vessel at the first U.S. port or place from outside the Customs territory on a particular string, the vessel <span class=\"match\">operator</span> <span class=\"match\">must</span> pay:\n \n \n Effective as of \n April 17"},{"title":"Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This proposed rule would harmonize HUD's existing Equal Access regulations with the directions of the Executive Order titled \"Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.\" The rule would remove references to \"gender\" and \"gender identity\" from HUD regulations, or remove and replace it with \"sex,\" as defined by the Executive Order. Through these revisions, the rule would ensure equal access to qualifying facilities would be provided in accordance with the sex of an individual based on his or her immutable biological classification as either male or female rather than the ever-shifting concept of self- assessed gender identity. It would also provide grant recipients, subrecipients, owners, operators, managers, and providers under HUD programs that permit single-sex or sex-specific facilities (such as temporary, emergency shelters or other facilities with physical limitations or configurations that require and are permitted to have shared sleeping quarters or bathrooms) the ability to require reasonable assurances and evidence to confirm the sex of an individual seeking service in order to protect the safety of other individuals in the facility.","document_number":"2026-08244","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/28/2026-08244/equal-access-to-housing-in-hud-programs-revisions","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-28/pdf/2026-08244.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08244.pdf?1777293916","publication_date":"2026-04-28","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT","name":"Housing and Urban Development Department","id":228,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/housing-and-urban-development-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/228","parent_id":null,"slug":"housing-and-urban-development-department"}],"excerpts":"replace it with “sex,” as defined by the Executive Order. Through these revisions, the rule would ensure equal access to <span class=\"match\">qualifying</span> facilities would be provided in accordance with the sex of an individual based on his or her immutable biological classification as either male or female rather than the ever-shifting concept of self-assessed gender identity. It would also provide grant recipients, subrecipients, owners, <span class=\"match\">operators</span>, managers, and providers under HUD programs that permit single-sex or sex-specific facilities (such as temporary, emergency"},{"title":"Updated Staple Food Stocking Standards for Retailers in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program","type":"Rule","abstract":"This rule codifies a new framework for determining distinct staple food varieties for meeting staple food stocking requirements for retailer participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This rule is needed to implement the previously codified provision of the Agricultural Act of 2014 which increased the minimum number of staple food varieties a SNAP retailer must carry from three to seven in each of four staple food categories and the number of food categories for which at least one perishable variety must be provided from two to three. These changes aim to ensure that SNAP retailers can effectively serve SNAP participants by offering a wider variety of staple foods.","document_number":"2026-09137","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/08/2026-09137/updated-staple-food-stocking-standards-for-retailers-in-the-supplemental-nutrition-assistance","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-08/pdf/2026-09137.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-09137.pdf?1778157912","publication_date":"2026-05-08","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 Service","name":"Food and Nutrition Service","id":200,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/food-and-nutrition-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/200","parent_id":12,"slug":"food-and-nutrition-service"}],"excerpts":"retailers or current SNAP retailers applying for <span class=\"match\">authorization</span> of a new store location will be assessed for compliance with the new stocking standards at <span class=\"match\">authorization</span>. Current SNAP retailer locations authorized under criterion A will be assessed for compliance with the new stocking standards at reauthorization, which generally occurs within five years from the date of <span class=\"match\">authorization</span> and every five years thereafter. However, since the Department may assess a retailer's eligibility for continued <span class=\"match\">authorization</span> at any time, as provided under current SNAP"},{"title":"Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks Comment on Mechanism and Criteria for Selecting Space Launch Frequency Coordinator","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this Public Notice, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) makes proposals and seeks comment on criteria and a mechanism for selecting a Space Launch Frequency Coordinator for the Federal Communications Commission's (Commission) Space Launch Service. In particular, it proposes a process in which interested parties would file applications electronically using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System in WT Docket 24-687, through which they would demonstrate certain minimum qualifying criteria. Filers responding to this Public Notice should submit comments in WT Docket No. 24-687.","document_number":"2024-30244","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/23/2024-30244/wireless-telecommunications-bureau-seeks-comment-on-mechanism-and-criteria-for-selecting-space","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-23/pdf/2024-30244.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-30244.pdf?1734702321","publication_date":"2024-12-23","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":"any deadline by which an applicant <span class=\"match\">must</span> be able to begin its duties as the space launch frequency coordinator? How should applicants demonstrate an ability to complete frequency coordination using an NTIA automated process, one of the minimum <span class=\"match\">qualifying</span> criteria proposed below, such that the Commission can fulfill its statutory obligation to increase automation in NTIA coordination similar to the automation in the 70/80/90 GHz service rules? \n B. Minimum <span class=\"match\">Qualifying</span> Criteria \n Next, we propose minimum <span class=\"match\">qualifying</span> criteria for entities interested in"},{"title":"Commercial Driver's License Standards; Requirements and Penalties: Applicability to the Exception for Certain Military Personnel","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"FMCSA proposes to amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations (FMCSRs) to allow dual-status military technicians to qualify for the exception for certain military personnel from commercial driver license (CDL) standards. This rulemaking responds to a petition for rulemaking submitted by James D. Welch.","document_number":"2025-09720","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/30/2025-09720/commercial-drivers-license-standards-requirements-and-penalties-applicability-to-the-exception-for","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-05-30/pdf/2025-09720.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-09720.pdf?1748376912","publication_date":"2025-05-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration","name":"Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration","id":181,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-motor-carrier-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/181","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-motor-carrier-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"proposed rulemaking (NPRM). \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n \n FMCSA proposes to amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations (FMCSRs) to allow dual-status military technicians to <span class=\"match\">qualify</span> for the exception for certain military personnel from commercial driver \n \n license (CDL) standards. This rulemaking responds to a petition for rulemaking submitted by James D. Welch.\n \n \n \n DATES: \n Comments <span class=\"match\">must</span> be received on or before July 29, 2025. \n \n \n ADDRESSES: \n You may submit comments identified by Docket Number FMCSA-2025-0118 using any of the following methods: \n"},{"title":"Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Pile Driving Training Exercises at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) as amended, notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to the United States Navy (Navy) to incidentally harass marine mammals during construction activities associated with pile driving training exercises at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme (NBVC). The Navy's activities are considered military readiness activities pursuant to the MMPA, as amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (NDAA).","document_number":"2025-08357","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/13/2025-08357/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to-pile","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-05-13/pdf/2025-08357.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-08357.pdf?1747053913","publication_date":"2025-05-13","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":"final IHAs for the 2023 <span class=\"match\">authorization</span> (88 FR 15956, March 15, 2023; 88 FR 28517, May 4, 2023). Specifically, the source levels and marine mammal occurrence data applicable to this <span class=\"match\">authorization</span> remain unchanged from the 2023 IHA, as do the thresholds and methodology for estimating take by Level B harassment.\n \n \n The Navy, however, anticipates that the number of piles that could be installed or removed per day will increase compared to the 2023 IHA so that personnel can <span class=\"match\">meet</span> new training requirements during the IHA <span class=\"match\">authorization</span> period (see table 1)"},{"title":"Mechanic Certification: Inspection Rating and Recent Experience Requirements","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"FAA proposes to amend the regulations for certificated mechanics by replacing the inspection authorization with an inspection rating on a mechanic's certificate, similar to the existing airframe and powerplant ratings. The inspection rating would carry the same privileges and limitations as the inspection authorization but would not require renewal or have an expiration date, consistent with the other mechanic ratings. As a result, FAA proposes to require certificated mechanics with inspection ratings to complete rolling recent experience activities, maintained independently, to exercise the privileges of their rating, rather than the current requirements of presenting evidence of renewal activities each March of every odd- numbered year. These proposed changes are intended to align mechanic privileges, which would streamline and simplify the process for maintaining inspection privileges, increase FAA efficiency by reducing on-demand work tasks, and save critical hours for safety-focused missions. These proposed changes would be deregulatory since they would reduce the paperwork and resource burdens linked to complying with the existing regulations for both industry and FAA.","document_number":"2026-13282","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/01/2026-13282/mechanic-certification-inspection-rating-and-recent-experience-requirements","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-01/pdf/2026-13282.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13282.pdf?1782823516","publication_date":"2026-07-01","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"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":"owner or <span class=\"match\">operator</span> that wishes to utilize a progressive inspection program for their aircraft. Section 91.409(d)(1) states, in part, that the owner or <span class=\"match\">operator</span> <span class=\"match\">must</span> provide a certificated mechanic with an inspection <span class=\"match\">authorization</span> to supervise or conduct the progressive inspection. FAA proposes to revise § 91.409(d)(1) to change the use of “inspection <span class=\"match\">authorization</span>” to “eligible to exercise the privileges of an inspection rating” to conform to the changes proposed in part 65 and to account for those persons who will hold inspection <span class=\"match\">authorizations</span> but will"}]}