{"description":"Documents matching 'outlines process entities must apply'","count":10000,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=outlines+process+entities+must+apply&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Establishing United States Citizenship for MARAD Program Participation; Simplifying the Application Process","type":"Rule","abstract":"On July 1, 2025, MARAD published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), titled \"How to Best Evidence Corporate Citizenship: Policy and Regulatory Review,\" soliciting public comment on actions MARAD could take to improve the process for evidencing U.S. citizenship. The final rule will simplify and modernize the process for establishing United States citizenship of corporations and other business formations participating in MARAD programs. In the interest of minimizing the unnecessary disclosure of personally identifiable information, the final rule will also eliminate the requirement to provide dates and places of birth of corporate executives, directors, and stock owners as required in the current form of affidavit of citizenship. The final rule will also amend the form of affidavit with respect to entities that are publicly traded by eliminating the requirement to provide certain information regarding registered owners of stock, eliminate the notarization requirement, and provide a simple and streamlined process for recertification.","document_number":"2026-11269","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/04/2026-11269/establishing-united-states-citizenship-for-marad-program-participation-simplifying-the-application","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-04/pdf/2026-11269.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-11269.pdf?1780490731","publication_date":"2026-06-04","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":"Maritime Administration","name":"Maritime Administration","id":282,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/maritime-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/282","parent_id":492,"slug":"maritime-administration"}],"excerpts":"interests are publicly traded. Adoption of this guidance will harmonize the agencies' approaches to evidencing citizenship. Section 355.3(d) will provide publicly traded <span class=\"match\">entities</span> flexibility in <span class=\"match\">applying</span> several reasonably available methods to ensure ongoing compliance with U.S. ownership requirements without sacrificing the accuracy of ownership information upon which such <span class=\"match\">entities</span> <span class=\"match\">must</span> rely upon to affirm their citizenship status. \n 2. The MLA recommended that further improvements might be considered with respect to the fair inference rule including"},{"title":"American Fisheries Act Program Update; Simplifying the Application Process","type":"Rule","abstract":"On July 1, 2025, MARAD published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), titled \"American Fisheries Act Program Update; Simplifying the Application Process,\" soliciting public comment on steps MARAD could take to simplify and modernize the process for evidencing U.S. citizenship for owners of U.S.-flag fishing industry vessels of 100 feet or greater in registered length. MARAD received one comment reiterating support for the steps MARAD has taken to update the regulation. MARAD's amendments to the rule will simplify and streamline annual renewal filing for vessel owners whose citizenship information has not changed since their affidavit of U.S. citizenship (AFA Affidavit) filing, update acceptable methods for evidencing citizenship of publicly traded entities, and eliminate requirements to provide personally identifiable information (i.e., social security numbers and dates and places of birth for corporate officers and directors) in affidavits of AFA citizenship.","document_number":"2026-11267","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/04/2026-11267/american-fisheries-act-program-update-simplifying-the-application-process","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-04/pdf/2026-11267.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-11267.pdf?1780490731","publication_date":"2026-06-04","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":"Maritime Administration","name":"Maritime Administration","id":282,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/maritime-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/282","parent_id":492,"slug":"maritime-administration"}],"excerpts":"owners that are publicly traded <span class=\"match\">entities</span>. Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 12113(e)(2), the form of AFA Affidavit <span class=\"match\">must</span> conform to the extent practicable to the form of affidavit found at 46 CFR 355.2, which is the form used by participants to satisfy citizenship requirements of MARAD's promotional programs (\n e.g., \n Capital Construction Fund, Maritime Security Program, and vessel finance guarantees). As MARAD has found the form of affidavit at 46 CFR 355.2 to be outdated with respect to its provisions for publicly traded <span class=\"match\">entities</span>, MARAD is updating that form"},{"title":"Project-Level Predecisional Administrative Review Process","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service is proposing to amend its Project-Level Predecisional Administrative Review Process regulations. These regulations establish the process by which the public may file objections seeking administrative review for projects and activities implementing land management plans on national forests. The Forest Service is amending these regulations to consolidate and streamline processes, increase efficiency, and better align with the Agency's statutory obligations and recent rescissions and revisions to National Environmental Policy Act regulations.","document_number":"2026-02392","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/06/2026-02392/project-level-predecisional-administrative-review-process","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-06/pdf/2026-02392.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-02392.pdf?1770299119","publication_date":"2026-02-06","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE","name":"Agriculture Department","id":12,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/agriculture-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/12","parent_id":null,"slug":"agriculture-department"},{"raw_name":"Forest Service","name":"Forest Service","id":209,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/forest-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/209","parent_id":12,"slug":"forest-service"}],"excerpts":"Objection <span class=\"match\">Process</span> \n \n This section is amended to specify those projects and activities that are not subject to the objection <span class=\"match\">process</span> instead of specifying who may file an objection (now moved to 218.6). This section replaces the previous section 218.23 “\n Proposed projects and activities not subject to the objection <span class=\"match\">process</span>. \n ”\n \n This section is rewritten to clarify when the objection <span class=\"match\">process</span> does not <span class=\"match\">apply</span>. Projects that receive no timely, substantive written comments have been added to this section. It specifies that the objection <span class=\"match\">process</span> does not"},{"title":"Application for New Awards; Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants)","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Department of Education is issuing a notice inviting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2025 for CSP Grants to State Entities.","document_number":"2025-08092","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/09/2025-08092/application-for-new-awards-expanding-opportunity-through-quality-charter-schools-program-csp-grants","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-05-09/pdf/2025-08092.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-08092.pdf?1746708312","publication_date":"2025-05-09","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":"Limitation: \n A State <span class=\"match\">entity</span> receiving a grant under this section <span class=\"match\">must</span> not reserve more than 3 percent of funds for administrative costs, which may include technical assistance (ESEA section 4303(c)(1)(C)).\n \n \n 2. \n Subgrantees: \n (a) Under section 4303(b) and (c)(2) of the ESEA, a State <span class=\"match\">entity</span> <span class=\"match\">must</span> award subgrants to eligible applicants and may award subgrants to technical assistance providers.\n \n (b) Under section 4303(d)(2) of the ESEA, when awarding subgrants to eligible applicants, a State <span class=\"match\">entity</span> <span class=\"match\">must</span> use a peer review <span class=\"match\">process</span> to review applications"},{"title":"Centers of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education Notice of Opportunity To Apply for Designation","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Maritime Administrator, after consultation with the United States Coast Guard, may designate a domestic maritime training or education entity as a Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE). MARAD's CoE Program focuses on entities other than Federal and State maritime academies that support the needs of the domestic maritime community. CoEs are key to building the maritime workforce and providing the necessary infrastructure for the United States to mobilize the required workforce in times of national need. Designations recognize the critical role these entities play in recruiting and training our Nation's maritime workforce and restoring America's maritime dominance. A CoE designation is valid for a period of five years. This notice solicits applications from eligible entities for the 2026 cycle of CoE designation. The notice also updates CoE Program policy to align with Executive Order (E.O.) 14151, Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing, and announces that MARAD has terminated action on the 2024 application cycle, which was no longer in compliance with current Administration policy.","document_number":"2026-02784","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/12/2026-02784/centers-of-excellence-for-domestic-maritime-workforce-training-and-education-notice-of-opportunity","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-12/pdf/2026-02784.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-02784.pdf?1770817507","publication_date":"2026-02-12","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":"Maritime Administration","name":"Maritime Administration","id":282,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/maritime-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/282","parent_id":492,"slug":"maritime-administration"}],"excerpts":"supports the quality and impact of the <span class=\"match\">entity's</span> programs. \n Eligibility \n Under the statute and MARAD policy, a covered training <span class=\"match\">entity</span> that provides training and education for the domestic maritime workforce may <span class=\"match\">apply</span> so long as it meets the following criteria: \n \n 1. The <span class=\"match\">entity</span> is in a State that borders on at least one of the following bodies of water:\n \n \n A. Gulf of America; \n B. Atlantic Ocean; \n C. Long Island Sound; \n D. Pacific Ocean; \n E. Great Lakes; or \n F. Mississippi River System; \n 2. The <span class=\"match\">entity</span> is: \n A. a postsecondary educational"},{"title":"Provisions Common to Registered Entities","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (\"Commission\") is adopting amendments to the Commission's regulations under the Commodity Exchange Act (\"CEA\" or \"Act\") that govern how registered entities submit self-certifications, and requests for approval, of their rules, rule amendments, and new products for trading and clearing, as well as the Commission's review and processing of such submissions. The amendments are intended to clarify, simplify and enhance the utility of those regulations for registered entities, market participants and the Commission.","document_number":"2024-24388","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/07/2024-24388/provisions-common-to-registered-entities","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-07/pdf/2024-24388.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-24388.pdf?1730900721","publication_date":"2024-11-07","agencies":[{"raw_name":"COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION","name":"Commodity Futures Trading Commission","id":77,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commodity-futures-trading-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/77","parent_id":null,"slug":"commodity-futures-trading-commission"}],"excerpts":"amendments (which include product amendments) to the Commission. Typically, a registered <span class=\"match\">entity</span> elects to use the self-certification <span class=\"match\">process</span> through which the registered <span class=\"match\">entity</span> certifies that the product, rule or rule amendment complies with the CEA and the Commission regulations.\n 3 \n \n Alternatively, a registered <span class=\"match\">entity</span> may seek Commission approval of the product, rule or rule amendment.\n 4 \n \n \n \n \n 1 \n  Commission regulations referred to in this release are found at 17 CFR chapter I (2024), and are accessible on the Commission's website at \n https://www"},{"title":"Application for New Awards; Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity)","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Department of Education is issuing a notice inviting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2025 for CSP Grants to State Entities.","document_number":"2025-01380","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/21/2025-01380/application-for-new-awards-expanding-opportunity-through-quality-charter-schools-program-csp-grants","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-21/pdf/2025-01380.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-01380.pdf?1737044113","publication_date":"2025-01-21","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":"Under section 4303(e)(1) of the ESEA, no State <span class=\"match\">entity</span> may receive a grant under this competition for use in a State in which a State <span class=\"match\">entity</span> is currently using a CSP State <span class=\"match\">Entity</span> grant. Thus, if multiple State <span class=\"match\">entities</span> in a State submit applications that receive high enough scores to be recommended for funding under this competition, only the highest scoring application among such State <span class=\"match\">entities</span> will be funded. Likewise, State <span class=\"match\">entities</span> located in States in which a State <span class=\"match\">entity</span> has a current CSP State <span class=\"match\">Entity</span> grant that is not in its final budget period"},{"title":"Permitting Reform-Environmental Review Process","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Surface Transportation Board (Board) proposes to clarify, update, and streamline its existing environmental regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and to add delegations of authority related to environmental review. The Board is taking this action to conform its regulations to current practices and changes in the law and to support government-wide consistency in the NEPA process to the extent practicable and in accordance with Board authorities. Among those changes are the Council on Environmental Quality's (CEQ) rescission of its NEPA implementing regulations, the 2023 and 2025 amendments to NEPA, changes to other relevant statutes, executive orders, and case law relating to the implementation of NEPA, including recent U.S. Supreme Court precedent. These revisions will also ensure the development and continuance of a sound rail transportation system and reduce regulatory barriers to entry into and exit from the rail industry. The Board asks for comments on the proposed changes.","document_number":"2026-05791","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/25/2026-05791/permitting-reform-environmental-review-process","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-25/pdf/2026-05791.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-05791.pdf?1774356315","publication_date":"2026-03-25","agencies":[{"raw_name":"SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD","name":"Surface Transportation Board","id":481,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/surface-transportation-board","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/481","parent_id":null,"slug":"surface-transportation-board"}],"excerpts":"Clarifying the Board's <span class=\"match\">process</span> for establishing, revising, adopting, \n \n removing, and <span class=\"match\">applying</span> categorical exclusions;\n \n • Updating the <span class=\"match\">process</span> for preparing EAs and EISs to conform to current agency practice and to reflect statutory changes to NEPA, including providing a more detailed description of the scoping and NOI <span class=\"match\">process</span>, clarifying when OEA may publish draft or preliminary documents, implementing deadlines and page limits, and updating the list of agencies and <span class=\"match\">entities</span> that OEA consults with during the environmental review <span class=\"match\">process</span> for abandonments"},{"title":"Deregulatory-Establishing United States Citizenship for MARAD Program Participation; Simplifying the Application Process","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"On May 1, 2019, MARAD published in the Federal Register an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM), titled \"How to Best Evidence Corporate Citizenship: Policy and Regulatory Review,\" soliciting public comment on steps MARAD could take to simplify and modernize the process for evidencing U.S. citizenship. Consistent with the comments MARAD received, the proposed rule would simplify and modernize the process for establishing United States citizenship of corporations and other business formations participating in MARAD programs. In the interest of minimizing the unnecessary disclosure of personally identifiable information, the proposed rule would also eliminate the requirement to provide dates and places of birth of corporate executives, directors, and stock owners as required in the current form of affidavit of citizenship. The proposed rule would also amend the form of affidavit with respect to publicly traded entities by eliminating the requirement to provide certain information regarding registered owners of stock, eliminate the notarization requirement, and provide a simple and streamlined process for recertification.","document_number":"2025-12102","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/01/2025-12102/deregulatory-establishing-united-states-citizenship-for-marad-program-participation-simplifying-the","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-01/pdf/2025-12102.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-12102.pdf?1751055316","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":"Maritime Administration","name":"Maritime Administration","id":282,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/maritime-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/282","parent_id":492,"slug":"maritime-administration"}],"excerpts":"the proposed rule will harmonize the agencies' approaches to evidencing citizenship. In particular, the proposed rule at section 355.3(d) would provide publicly traded <span class=\"match\">entities</span> flexibility in <span class=\"match\">applying</span> several reasonably available methods to ensure ongoing compliance with U.S. ownership requirements without sacrificing the accuracy of ownership information upon which such <span class=\"match\">entities</span> <span class=\"match\">must</span> rely upon to affirm their citizenship status. \n 2. The MLA recommends that further improvements might be considered with respect to the fair inference rule including"},{"title":"Implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act for the Issuance of Stablecoins by Entities Subject to the Jurisdiction of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) proposes to issue regulations to implement the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act regarding the issuance of payment stablecoins and certain related activities by entities subject to the OCC's jurisdiction.","document_number":"2026-04089","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/02/2026-04089/implementing-the-guiding-and-establishing-national-innovation-for-us-stablecoins-act-for-the","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-02/pdf/2026-04089.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-04089.pdf?1772199923","publication_date":"2026-03-02","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":"Office of the Comptroller of the Currency","name":"Comptroller of the Currency","id":80,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/comptroller-of-the-currency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/80","parent_id":497,"slug":"comptroller-of-the-currency"}],"excerpts":"information technology and security program <span class=\"match\">must</span> include (i) an inventory and classification of assets, <span class=\"match\">processes</span>, and sensitivity of data; (ii) controls supporting and safeguarding sensitive information and <span class=\"match\">processes</span>; (iii) evaluation, validation, and reporting <span class=\"match\">processes</span> to ensure that key information technology systems and controls, including smart contracts, are operating as intended; (iv) periodic independent testing; and (v) a comprehensive and effective incident identification and assessment <span class=\"match\">process</span> and incident response program. \n Under proposed"},{"title":"Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Operations","type":"Rule","abstract":"This document sets forth these final rules related to certain provisions of the No Surprises Act regarding the Federal independent dispute resolution (IDR) process, which was established as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA). These rules finalize new requirements relating to the disclosure of information that group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage must include along with the initial payment or notice of denial of payment for certain items and services subject to the surprise billing protections in the No Surprises Act. These final rules also require plans and issuers to communicate information by using claim adjustment reason codes (CARCs) and remittance advice remark codes (RARCs), as specified in guidance, when providing any paper or electronic remittance advice (ERA) to an entity that does not have a contractual relationship with the plan or issuer. This document also finalizes amendments to certain requirements related to the open negotiation period preceding the Federal IDR process, the initiation of the Federal IDR process, the Federal IDR dispute eligibility review process, and the payment and collection of administrative fees and certified IDR entity fees. This document also finalizes the definition of bundled payment arrangements, amends requirements related to batched items and services and amends the rules for extensions of timeframes due to extenuating circumstances. Additionally, this document finalizes provisions that require plans and issuers to register in the Federal IDR portal. In accordance with Federal law, a summary of these rules may be found at https://www.regulations.gov/.","document_number":"2026-11140","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/04/2026-11140/federal-independent-dispute-resolution-operations","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-04/pdf/2026-11140.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-11140.pdf?1780348210","publication_date":"2026-06-04","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT","name":"Personnel Management Office","id":406,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/personnel-management-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/406","parent_id":null,"slug":"personnel-management-office"},{"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"},{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF LABOR","name":"Labor Department","id":271,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/labor-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/271","parent_id":null,"slug":"labor-department"},{"raw_name":"Employee Benefits Security Administration","name":"Employee Benefits Security Administration","id":131,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/employee-benefits-security-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/131","parent_id":271,"slug":"employee-benefits-security-administration"},{"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"}],"excerpts":"Independent Dispute Resolution <span class=\"match\">Process</span> Under the No Surprises Act: Change in Administrative Fee (December 23, 2022), available at \n https://www.cms.gov/cciio/resources/regulations-and-guidance/downloads/amended-cy2023-fee-guidance-Federal-independent-dispute-resolution-<span class=\"match\">process</span>-nsa.pdf. \n \n \n \n On September 26, 2023, the Departments published the Federal IDR <span class=\"match\">Process</span> Administrative Fee and Certified IDR <span class=\"match\">Entity</span> Fee Ranges Proposed Rules (IDR <span class=\"match\">Process</span> Fees proposed rules) \n 11 \n \n to amend the administrative fee and certified IDR <span class=\"match\">entity</span> fee provisions in the"},{"title":"Loans to Similar Entities","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Farm Credit Administration (FCA, our, or we) issues this advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM), so interested members of the public may have the opportunity to provide input on how FCA should amend pivotal aspects of its similar entity lending regulations. More specifically, we are focusing on whether and how these regulations could better implement statutory provisions requiring similar entities to engage in activities that are \"functionally similar\" to the activities of eligible borrowers. We also seek comments about how FCA can ensure that our similar entity regulations are more closely aligned with the Farm Credit System's (FCS or System) statutory mission to serve agriculture, aquaculture, and specific activities in rural America. Additionally, we request comments pertaining to the determination of whether an entity, or entities within a corporate family can simultaneously qualify as both an eligible borrower and similar entity, as well as on the use of \"other extensions of credit\" and \"other technical and financial assistance\" within the similar entity lending authority. We intend to use the comments that we receive from this ANPRM to craft a proposed rule to enhance the clarity and guidance of our similar entity regulations.","document_number":"2024-19805","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/09/06/2024-19805/loans-to-similar-entities","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-09-06/pdf/2024-19805.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-19805.pdf?1725540318","publication_date":"2024-09-06","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION","name":"Farm Credit Administration","id":154,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/farm-credit-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/154","parent_id":null,"slug":"farm-credit-administration"}],"excerpts":"borrower and a similar <span class=\"match\">entity</span> at the same time. \n Many legal <span class=\"match\">entities</span> are in corporate families that have parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, and other related <span class=\"match\">entities</span>. We are exploring whether more clarity is needed in the similar <span class=\"match\">entity</span> regulation to properly determine which <span class=\"match\">entities</span> in a multi-organizational structure qualify as similar <span class=\"match\">entities</span>. As such, we seek comment on the following questions: \n 1. Under what circumstances could a single <span class=\"match\">entity</span> simultaneously qualify as both an eligible borrower and similar <span class=\"match\">entity</span> (ineligible party)? \n 2"},{"title":"Entities Wholly Owned by Indian Tribal Governments","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This document contains proposed regulations regarding the Federal tax classification of entities wholly owned by Indian Tribal governments (Tribes). The proposed regulations would provide that entities that are wholly owned by Tribes and organized or incorporated exclusively under the laws of the Tribes that own them generally are not recognized as separate entities for Federal tax purposes. The proposed regulations would also provide that, for purposes of making certain elective payment elections (including determining eligibility for and the consequences of such elections) for certain energy credits under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, these entities and certain Tribal corporations chartered by the Department of the Interior (DOI) are treated as an instrumentality of one or more Indian Tribal governments or subdivisions thereof. This document also requests comments and provides notice of a public hearing on the proposed regulations that will be in addition to Tribal consultation on the proposed regulations.","document_number":"2024-23142","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/09/2024-23142/entities-wholly-owned-by-indian-tribal-governments","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-09/pdf/2024-23142.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-23142.pdf?1728332128","publication_date":"2024-10-09","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":"would generally provide that an <span class=\"match\">entity</span> owned by multiple Tribes is not recognized as a separate <span class=\"match\">entity</span> from those Tribes for Federal tax purposes, treating the <span class=\"match\">entity</span> as a “disregarded <span class=\"match\">entity</span>” for section 6417 purposes would have required each of the <span class=\"match\">entity's</span> owners to make a section 6417 election with respect to an applicable credit determined with respect to an applicable credit property owned directly by the <span class=\"match\">entity</span>. That approach would have been administratively burdensome and complex for the Tribes that own the <span class=\"match\">entity</span> as well as for the IRS. Given"},{"title":"Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Halibut Recreational Quota Entity Program Fee Collection","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule authorizes fee collection for the Recreational Quota Entity (RQE) Program. A charter halibut stamp (stamp) is required under this final rule for every charter vessel angler, 18 years of age or older, for each charter vessel fishing trip in a given calendar day, or each calendar day during a charter vessel fishing trip that spans multiple days, who intends to catch and retain halibut on a charter vessel in International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) regulatory areas 2C in Southeast Alaska and 3A in South Central Alaska. Persons who hold charter halibut permits (CHPs) must purchase electronic stamps from NMFS. Charter vessel guides are required to validate a stamp for each adult charter vessel angler intending to catch and retain halibut on a charter vessel fishing trip. This final rule is necessary to promote stability and economic viability in the charter halibut fishery and is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the Magnuson- Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), the Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1982 (Halibut Act), and other applicable laws.","document_number":"2025-12558","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/07/2025-12558/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-pacific-halibut-recreational-quota-entity","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-07/pdf/2025-12558.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-12558.pdf?1751546714","publication_date":"2025-07-07","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":"quantity of stamps each fishing year. \n \n Thus, for RFA purposes, those <span class=\"match\">entities</span> that are directly regulated by the action are charter halibut businesses (\n i.e., \n Sportfishing Guide Business Owners), charter vessel guides, CHP holders (including CHPs issued under the CQE and MWR programs), and the RQE. The thresholds applied to determine if an <span class=\"match\">entity</span> or group of <span class=\"match\">entities</span> is considered a “small” business under the RFA depends on the industry classification for the <span class=\"match\">entity</span> or <span class=\"match\">entities</span>.\n \n The ADF&amp;G logbook data shows that, between 2017 and 2022, there"},{"title":"Procedures To Apply for Company-Specific Onshoring Agreements To Obtain Tariff Adjustments for Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients Under Proclamation 11020","type":"Notice","abstract":"This notice announces the procedures for companies that manufacture pharmaceutical products to apply for company-specific agreements with the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to onshore manufacturing of pharmaceutical products and their ingredients. Companies that enter into such agreements are eligible for a reduced Section 232 duty rate for imports of their pharmaceutical products and associated ingredients. Companies are requested to submit applications within 30 days of publication in the Federal Register.","document_number":"2026-09489","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/13/2026-09489/procedures-to-apply-for-company-specific-onshoring-agreements-to-obtain-tariff-adjustments-for","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-13/pdf/2026-09489.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-09489.pdf?1778512513","publication_date":"2026-05-13","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":"Bureau of Industry and Security","name":"Industry and Security Bureau","id":241,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/industry-and-security-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/241","parent_id":54,"slug":"industry-and-security-bureau"}],"excerpts":"adjustment program, including the application <span class=\"match\">process</span>, documentation and certification requirements, and eligibility conditions. \n II. Application <span class=\"match\">Process</span> \n \n Companies that market foreign-made patented pharmaceutical products and associated ingredients into the United States, which are subject to tariffs under Proclamation 11020, may <span class=\"match\">apply</span> to enter an onshoring agreement. Applications can be found at \n www.bis.gov/about-bis/bis-leadership-and-offices/SIES/section-232-investigations. \n Applicants <span class=\"match\">must</span> submit the application and associated documentation"},{"title":"Supply Chain Risk Management Reliability Standards Revisions; Equipment and Services Produced or Provided by Certain Entities Identified as Risks to National Security","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) directs the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the Commission-certified Electric Reliability Organization, to develop new or modified Reliability Standards that address the sufficiency of responsible entities' supply chain risk management plans related to the identification of and response to supply chain risks. Further, the Commission directs NERC to develop modifications related to supply chain protections for protected cyber assets. This final action also terminates a related notice of inquiry.","document_number":"2025-18394","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/23/2025-18394/supply-chain-risk-management-reliability-standards-revisions-equipment-and-services-produced-or","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-23/pdf/2025-18394.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-18394.pdf?1758545114","publication_date":"2025-09-23","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":"example for consideration of a <span class=\"match\">process</span> in which a responsible <span class=\"match\">entity</span> <span class=\"match\">must</span> track, evaluate, and respond to a risk. \n \n 56. Responsible <span class=\"match\">entities</span> should assess each identified risk and existing controls to decide on the appropriate response. While the Commission provided several examples of how an <span class=\"match\">entity</span> may choose to do this, we decline to mandate a specific framework, <span class=\"match\">process</span>, or compensating controls.\n 110 \n \n Regardless of the severity of the risk and the actions an <span class=\"match\">entity</span> decides to take to address it, the <span class=\"match\">entity</span> <span class=\"match\">must</span> document and track those risks"},{"title":"Implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act for the Issuance of Stablecoins by Entities Subject to the Jurisdiction of the National Credit Union Administration","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The NCUA Board (Board) is seeking comment on proposed regulations to implement portions of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act). The GENIUS Act charges the NCUA with licensing, regulating, and supervising Payment Stablecoin issuers that are subsidiaries of federally insured credit unions (FICU subsidiaries). In February 2026, the NCUA issued proposed regulations to govern investments in and licensing of permitted payment stablecoin issuers subject to the NCUA's jurisdiction. This current proposal supplements the previous proposal and would govern the issuance of Payment Stablecoins and certain related activities by entities subject to the NCUA's jurisdiction. This proposal would also make amendments to address share insurance coverage, tokenized shares, and other conforming and clarifying amendments.","document_number":"2026-09915","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/18/2026-09915/implementing-the-guiding-and-establishing-national-innovation-for-us-stablecoins-act-for-the","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-18/pdf/2026-09915.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-09915.pdf?1778849126","publication_date":"2026-05-18","agencies":[{"raw_name":"NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION","name":"National Credit Union Administration","id":335,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-credit-union-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/335","parent_id":null,"slug":"national-credit-union-administration"}],"excerpts":"proposed in the NCUA Licensing Proposal, the term “<span class=\"match\">Applying</span> Issuer” would mean any <span class=\"match\">entity</span> <span class=\"match\">applying</span> to the NCUA for an NCUA-PPSI license. This term would be used throughout part 706 to generally refer to any <span class=\"match\">entity</span> that is <span class=\"match\">applying</span> for an NCUA-PPSI license. As is required in proposed § 706.103, an <span class=\"match\">Applying</span> Issuer <span class=\"match\">must</span> <span class=\"match\">apply</span> jointly with any Insured Credit Union Parent Company(ies), as defined in the NCUA Licensing Proposal. \n 3. Bank Secrecy Act \n \n The NCUA is proposing to define the term “Bank Secrecy Act” consistent with the definition provided in"},{"title":"Statutory Suspensions and Regulatory and Administrative Requirement Flexibilities Available to Native American Programs During CY 2026 To Assist Tribal Grantees With Recovery and Relief Efforts on Behalf of Families Affected by Presidentially Declared Disasters","type":"Notice","abstract":"This notification advises the public of suspensions, waivers, and flexibilities from HUD requirements for its Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG), Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG), and Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant (NHHBG) grantees located in areas covered by Presidentially Declared Disasters (PDDs) during calendar year 2026 or grantees carrying out authorized eligible activities to assist impacted families located in areas covered by certain PDDs. The notice outlines available relief measures and instructions for requesting additional waivers or flexibilities needed for disaster response and recovery. These provisions apply only to 2026 PDDs and do not apply to ONAP COVID-relief programs, which are governed by separate waiver and implementation notices.","document_number":"2026-11629","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/10/2026-11629/statutory-suspensions-and-regulatory-and-administrative-requirement-flexibilities-available-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-10/pdf/2026-11629.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-11629.pdf?1781009115","publication_date":"2026-06-10","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":"Disasters (PDDs) during calendar year 2026 or grantees carrying out authorized eligible activities to assist impacted families located in areas covered by certain PDDs. The notice <span class=\"match\">outlines</span> available relief measures and instructions for requesting additional waivers or flexibilities needed for disaster response and recovery. These provisions <span class=\"match\">apply</span> only to 2026 PDDs and do not <span class=\"match\">apply</span> to ONAP COVID-relief programs, which are governed by separate waiver and implementation notices. \n \n \n DATES: \n \n Applicability Date: \n This document announces the waivers and"},{"title":"Deregulatory-American Fisheries Act Program Update; Simplifying the Application Process","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"On May 1, 2019, MARAD published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM), titled \"How Best to Simplify Filing Statements of American Fisheries Act Citizenship: Policy and Regulatory Review,\" soliciting public comment on steps MARAD could take to simplify and modernize the process for evidencing U.S. citizenship for owners of U.S.-flag fishing industry vessels of 100 feet or greater in registered length. In response to public support for updating our regulations, MARAD is soliciting public comments on this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). Consistent with comments received, the proposed rule would simplify the annual citizenship filing procedures under the American Fisheries Act (AFA) program in order to reduce costs or administrative burdens placed on owners of fishing industry vessels. MARAD proposes (1) to simplify and streamline annual renewal filing for vessel owners whose citizenship information has not changed since their affidavit of U.S. citizenship (AFA Affidavit) filing; (2) to update acceptable methods for evidencing citizenship of publicly traded entities; and (3) to eliminate requirements to provide personally identifiable information (i.e., social security numbers and dates and places of birth for corporate officers and directors) in affidavits of AFA citizenship.","document_number":"2025-12087","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/01/2025-12087/deregulatory-american-fisheries-act-program-update-simplifying-the-application-process","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-01/pdf/2025-12087.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-12087.pdf?1751055314","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":"Maritime Administration","name":"Maritime Administration","id":282,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/maritime-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/282","parent_id":492,"slug":"maritime-administration"}],"excerpts":"owners that are publicly traded <span class=\"match\">entities</span>. Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 12113(e)(2), the form of AFA Affidavit <span class=\"match\">must</span> conform to the extent practicable to the form of affidavit found at 46 CFR 355.2, which is the form used by participants to satisfy citizenship requirements of MARAD's promotional programs (\n e.g., \n Capital Construction Fund, Maritime Security Program, and vessel finance guarantees). As MARAD has found the form of affidavit at 46 CFR 355.2 to be outdated with respect to its provisions for publicly traded <span class=\"match\">entities</span>, MARAD is proposing to update"},{"title":"Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs for Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, State Medicaid Agencies, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Agencies and CHIP Managed Care Entities, and Issuers of Qualified Health Plans on the Federally-Facilitated Exchanges","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"These proposals are intended to improve the electronic exchange of health care data and streamline processes related to prior authorization by increasing the interoperability of systems used across the health care industry. We are proposing new requirements for Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations, state Medicaid fee-for-service (FFS) programs, state Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) FFS programs, Medicaid managed care plans, CHIP managed care entities, and Qualified Health Plan (QHP) issuers on the Federally-facilitated Exchanges (FFEs), including issuers that offer small group market QHPs on the Federally-facilitated Small Business Health Options Program (FF- SHOP) Exchanges (hereinafter referred to as \"small group market QHP issuers on the FF-SHOPs\") (collectively \"impacted payers\"), to make available electronic prior authorization for drugs. We are also proposing to extend many existing interoperability requirements for the prior authorization of non-drug items and services to include prior authorizations for drugs to further reduce patient and provider burden. We are also proposing to require impacted payers to report their application programming interfaces (API) endpoints and related information for the Patient Access, Provider Directory, Provider Access, Payer-to-Payer, and Prior Authorization APIs to CMS. To help assess the impact of our policies, we are proposing to collect API usage metrics. In addition, we are proposing to apply the existing interoperability requirements to small group market QHP issuers on the FF-SHOPs as impacted payers. To improve impacted payers' ability to exchange health information while continuing CMS's drive toward interoperability, we are proposing to require certain Health Level Seven (HL7[supreg]) Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR[supreg]) implementation guides (IGs) that are currently recommended. In addition, HHS is proposing to adopt the HL7 FHIR base standard and certain associated specifications and IGs as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (hereinafter referred to as \"HIPAA\") (Pub. L. 104-191, enacted Aug. 21, 1996) standards for dental, professional, and institutional \"referral certification and authorization\" transactions and \"eligibility for a health plan\" transactions associated with prior authorization. We are proposing to add a definition for \"failure to report,\" which would allow CMS to impose a civil monetary penalty (CMP) on applicable manufacturers or applicable group purchasing organizations (GPOs) if those entities fail to grant CMS timely access to documents for the purposes of an audit. Finally, ONC is using this rulemaking to propose to adopt updated versions of certain health information technology (health IT) standards and specifications for HHS use, such as CMS's interoperability requirements, to support a more robust health IT infrastructure.","document_number":"2026-07205","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/14/2026-07205/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act-interoperability-standards","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-14/pdf/2026-07205.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-07205.pdf?1775852111","publication_date":"2026-04-14","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"},{"raw_name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","id":45,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/45","parent_id":221,"slug":"centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Secretary"}],"excerpts":"annual QHP certification <span class=\"match\">process</span>. Specifically, we propose that following each year it offers a QHP on an FFE, a QHP issuer on the FFEs <span class=\"match\">must</span> report the specified metrics to CMS as aggregated, de-identified data at the issuer level in the form and manner and within the timeframes specified by the Secretary. That would allow flexibility for CMS to include API usage metrics reporting within specific deadlines set for the QHP certification <span class=\"match\">process</span>, which, in practice, is generally the final deadline for the QHP certification <span class=\"match\">process</span> that takes place the"}]}