{"description":"Documents matching 'pilot program describes will administered'","count":4930,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=pilot+program+describes+will+administered&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Streamlined Claim Set Pilot Program","type":"Notice","abstract":"The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is implementing the Streamlined Claim Set Pilot Program to evaluate how having a limited number of claims under examination impacts pendency and examination quality. Under the pilot program, certain pending utility patent applications that have no more than one independent claim and no more than ten total claims may be eligible for expedited examination, if the requirements specified in this notice are met. An applicant may comply with the claim requirements of the pilot program by filing a preliminary amendment before or with a petition to make special under the pilot program. Applications accepted into the pilot program will be advanced out of turn (i.e., accorded special status) for examination until a first Office action is issued. This notice sets forth the requirements of the pilot program and describes how the pilot program will be administered. The USPTO anticipates that focusing examination resources on already-filed, unexamined applications that have a streamlined claim set will enhance efforts to reduce the USPTO's inventory and pendency, and that the data gathered from this pilot program will support designing future efforts to expedite patent examination.","document_number":"2025-19669","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/27/2025-19669/streamlined-claim-set-pilot-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-10-27/pdf/2025-19669.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19669.pdf?1761309906","publication_date":"2025-10-27","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":"Patent and Trademark Office","name":"Patent and Trademark Office","id":402,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/patent-and-trademark-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/402","parent_id":54,"slug":"patent-and-trademark-office"}],"excerpts":"termination of the pilot program. The USPTO may, at its sole discretion, terminate the pilot program for any reason, including factors such as workload and resources needed to administer the program, feedback from the public, and the effectiveness of the program. If the pilot program is terminated, the USPTO will notify the public. The USPTO, on its website, will specify the number of petitions filed and the number of applications accepted into the pilot program for each Technology Center. A petition filed under the pilot program before the termination"},{"title":"Standards Participation and Representation Kudos (SPARK) Pilot Program","type":"Notice","abstract":"The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is launching the Standards Participation and Representation Kudos (SPARK) Pilot Program to incentivize meaningful participation in standards development organizations (SDOs) by U.S. small and medium-sized businesses, universities, and non-profit organizations. Under the pilot program, examination of certain patent applications and ex parte appeals to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) may be expedited if the U.S.-domiciled juristic applicant meaningfully participated in a voluntary consensus-based SDO and meets the requirements specified in this notice. The application or appeal being expedited does not need to be related to the SDO participation. The expedited examination or appeal provides additional tangible value for the time and resources invested in standards development. Applications accepted into the pilot program for expedited examination will be advanced out of turn, that is, accorded special status, for examination until a first Office action is issued, and ex parte appeals accepted into the pilot program will be advanced out of turn before the PTAB. This notice sets forth the requirements of the pilot program and describes how the pilot program will be administered.","document_number":"2026-11098","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/03/2026-11098/standards-participation-and-representation-kudos-spark-pilot-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-03/pdf/2026-11098.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-11098.pdf?1780404317","publication_date":"2026-06-03","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":"Patent and Trademark Office","name":"Patent and Trademark Office","id":402,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/patent-and-trademark-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/402","parent_id":54,"slug":"patent-and-trademark-office"}],"excerpts":"in standards development. Applications accepted into the pilot program for expedited examination will be advanced out of turn, that is, accorded special status, for examination until a first Office action is issued, and \n ex parte \n appeals accepted into the pilot program will be advanced out of turn before the PTAB. This notice sets forth the requirements of the pilot program and describes how the pilot program will be administered.\n \n \n \n DATES: \n \n Pilot Duration: \n The SPARK Pilot Program will accept petitions requesting expedited examination"},{"title":"340B Program Notice: Application Process for the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA), Office of Pharmacy Affairs (OPA), which administers the 340B Drug Pricing Program (340B Program), is issuing this Notice to announce the availability of a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program as a voluntary mechanism for qualifying drug manufacturers to effectuate the 340B ceiling price on select drugs to all covered entities, and to collect comments on the structure and application process of the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, as outlined in this Notice. OPA will consider comments received but is under no obligation to respond to or act on the comments. This Notice is effective immediately as published, unless revised by a future notice. OPA reserves the right to issue revisions or addenda to this Notice at a later date (including, but not limited to, revisions or addenda informed by public comment).","document_number":"2025-14619","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/01/2025-14619/340b-program-notice-application-process-for-the-340b-rebate-model-pilot-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-01/pdf/2025-14619.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-14619.pdf?1753965918","publication_date":"2025-08-01","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":"Health Resources and Services Administration","name":"Health Resources and Services Administration","id":222,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-resources-and-services-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/222","parent_id":221,"slug":"health-resources-and-services-administration"}],"excerpts":"fundamentally shift how the 340B Program has operated for over 30 years, OPA is inviting certain drug manufacturers, that meet the criteria described below, to apply for participation in a voluntary 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program for a minimum of 1 year. OPA is introducing this pilot program to test the rebate model on a select group of drugs (as described below) in a methodical and thoughtful approach to ensure a fair and transparent 340B rebate model process for all stakeholders involved. OPA is also implementing this pilot to better understand the merits"},{"title":"340B Program Notice: Application Process for the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program; Correction","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA), Office of Pharmacy Affairs (OPA), which administers the 340B Drug Pricing Program (340B Program), is issuing this Notice to announce the availability of a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program as a voluntary mechanism for qualifying drug manufacturers to effectuate the 340B ceiling price on select drugs to all covered entities, and to collect comments on the structure and application process of the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, as outlined in this Notice. OPA will consider comments received but is under no obligation to respond to or act on the comments. This Notice is effective immediately as published, unless revised by a future notice. OPA reserves the right to issue revisions or addenda to this Notice at a later date (including, but not limited to, revisions or addenda informed by public comment).","document_number":"2025-14998","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/07/2025-14998/340b-program-notice-application-process-for-the-340b-rebate-model-pilot-program-correction","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-07/pdf/2025-14998.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-14998.pdf?1754484323","publication_date":"2025-08-07","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"},{"raw_name":"Health Resources and Services Administration","name":"Health Resources and Services Administration","id":222,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-resources-and-services-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/222","parent_id":221,"slug":"health-resources-and-services-administration"}],"excerpts":"fundamentally shift how the 340B Program has operated for over 30 years, OPA is inviting certain drug manufacturers, that meet the criteria described below, to apply for participation in a voluntary 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program for a minimum of 1 year. OPA is introducing this pilot program to test the rebate model on a select group of drugs (as described below) in a methodical and thoughtful approach to ensure a fair and transparent 340B rebate model process for all stakeholders involved. OPA is also implementing this pilot to better understand the merits"},{"title":"Single Family Housing Section 502 Guaranteed Loan Program Lender Interactive Test Environment (LITE) Delegated Authority Pilot Program","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Rural Housing Service (RHS), a division of the Rural Development Agency within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is implementing the Lender Interactive Test Environment (LITE) Delegated Authority Pilot Program for the Section 502 Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (SFHGLP). The purpose of this pilot program is to test a change in the SFHGLP loan approval process by replacing the Agency's pre-closing loan approval requirement with the delegation of loan approval authority to eligible lenders, consistent with the Delegated Authority final rule (Federal Register Docket Number RHS-21-SFH-0017). This pilot program is authorized under 42 U.S.C. 1476(b). This notice provides detailed information about the pilot program, including eligibility criteria, application process, operational procedures, monitoring, and oversight mechanisms.","document_number":"2026-05394","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/19/2026-05394/single-family-housing-section-502-guaranteed-loan-program-lender-interactive-test-environment-lite","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-19/pdf/2026-05394.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-05394.pdf?1773837916","publication_date":"2026-03-19","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE","name":"Agriculture Department","id":12,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/agriculture-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/12","parent_id":null,"slug":"agriculture-department"},{"raw_name":"Rural Housing Service","name":"Rural Housing Service","id":458,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/rural-housing-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/458","parent_id":12,"slug":"rural-housing-service"}],"excerpts":"Authority Pilot Program for the Section 502 Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (SFHGLP). The purpose of this pilot program is to test a change in the SFHGLP loan approval process by replacing the Agency's pre-closing loan approval requirement with the delegation of loan approval authority to eligible lenders, consistent with the Delegated Authority final rule (\n Federal Register \n Docket Number RHS-21-SFH-0017). This pilot program is authorized under 42 U.S.C. 1476(b). This notice provides detailed information about the pilot program, including"},{"title":"Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Development and Readiness Pilot Program; Program Announcement","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing year four of the Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) Development and Readiness Pilot (CDRP). This program facilitates the expedited CMC development of products under an investigational new drug application (IND) based on the anticipated clinical benefit of earlier patient access to the products. FDA has implemented this pilot program to assist with CMC readiness for products regulated by both the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) and the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) that have accelerated clinical development timelines. To accelerate CMC development and facilitate CMC readiness, the pilot features increased communication between FDA and sponsors and explores the use of science- and risk-based regulatory approaches, as applicable. This notice outlines the eligibility criteria and process for submitting a request to participate in the pilot.","document_number":"2025-16513","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/28/2025-16513/chemistry-manufacturing-and-controls-development-and-readiness-pilot-program-program-announcement","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-28/pdf/2025-16513.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-16513.pdf?1756298755","publication_date":"2025-08-28","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"},{"raw_name":"Food and Drug Administration","name":"Food and Drug Administration","id":199,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/food-and-drug-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/199","parent_id":221,"slug":"food-and-drug-administration"}],"excerpts":"participate in the CDRP program continuously throughout the fiscal year. FDA will select no more than nine proposals per fiscal year, with approximately two-thirds being CBER-regulated products and one-third CDER-regulated products. FDA will renew the CDRP program each fiscal year and announce the opening of the pilot program in the \n Federal Register \n for the remainder of this PDUFA VII period (until the end of FY 2027). However, once enrolled in the pilot a participating firm will continue to be enrolled in the program until their marketing application"},{"title":"Visas: Visa Bond Pilot Program","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this temporary final rule (TFR), the Department of State (the Department) announces the commencement of a 12-month long visa bond pilot program. Aliens applying for visas as temporary visitors for business or pleasure (B-1/B-2) and who are nationals of countries identified by the Department as having high visa overstay rates, where screening and vetting information is deemed deficient, or offering Citizenship by Investment, if the alien obtained citizenship with no residency requirement, may be subject to the pilot program. Consular officers may require covered nonimmigrant visa applicants to post a bond of up to $15,000 as a condition of visa issuance, as determined by the consular officers.","document_number":"2025-14826","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/05/2025-14826/visas-visa-bond-pilot-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-05/pdf/2025-14826.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-14826.pdf?1754311517","publication_date":"2025-08-05","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF STATE","name":"State Department","id":476,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/state-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/476","parent_id":null,"slug":"state-department"}],"excerpts":"verification, including for citizens of CBI countries who obtained citizenship with no residency requirement. The Pilot Program will constitute an exception to that general guidance with respect to the categories of aliens covered by the Pilot Program, during the 12-month duration of the Pilot Program.\n \n IV. Parameters of the Pilot Program \n \n The Pilot Program will last 12 months, beginning on the effective date of this TFR. The program will be limited to aliens who are: applying for B-1/B-2 nonimmigrant visas and are nationals of countries that"},{"title":"Request for Information: 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) administers section 340B of the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act), referred to as the \"340B Drug Pricing Program\" or the \"340B Program.\" HRSA is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to gather input from interested parties regarding the potential use of rebates to effectuate the ceiling price under the 340B Program, including the standards and procedures that should govern the approval of manufacturer rebate plans and the impacts on all stakeholders. This RFI seeks comments on whether HRSA should implement a rebate model under the 340B Program and how best to operationalize any such rebate framework for stakeholders. The information collected through this RFI will assist HRSA in evaluating the operational, financial, and access to drugs for patients of a rebate model on covered entities, manufacturers, and other stakeholders across the drug supply chain.","document_number":"2026-03042","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/17/2026-03042/request-for-information-340b-rebate-model-pilot-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-17/pdf/2026-03042.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-03042.pdf?1770990322","publication_date":"2026-02-17","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":"Health Resources and Services Administration","name":"Health Resources and Services Administration","id":222,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-resources-and-services-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/222","parent_id":221,"slug":"health-resources-and-services-administration"}],"excerpts":"duration of manufacturer data to support the assessment of a potential 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program? \n 7. 340B Program Integrity and Other Potential Benefits of a Rebate Pilot \n a. Explain whether and how a potential 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program would affect the integrity of the 340B program. \n b. Explain whether a rebate-based model would: \n i. Assist manufacturers in their efforts to avoid paying duplicate discounts under 340B and CMS payment programs; \n ii. Reduce diversion or improper claims; and \n iii. Increase pricing transparency across"},{"title":"PCT Informed Examination Request Pilot Program","type":"Notice","abstract":"The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or Office) is implementing the PCT Informed Examination Request (PIER) Pilot Program to assess the inventory and efficiency impacts of requiring an applicant to request examination in view of applicable Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) international phase work products. The USPTO will select certain national stage patent applications for the program. In an application selected for the program, the USPTO will issue a requirement for information referencing the applicable international phase work products and requiring the applicant to indicate whether the applicant opts to: proceed with examination (with the option to place the application in better condition for examination by filing a preliminary amendment), delay examination, or expressly abandon the application in view of the international phase work products. The applicant must respond to the requirement for information to avoid abandonment of the application. The USPTO expects that requiring applicants to indicate that examination is desired upon review of international phase work products present in the application file will contribute to efforts to reduce inventory and pendency.","document_number":"2026-06903","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/09/2026-06903/pct-informed-examination-request-pilot-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-09/pdf/2026-06903.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06903.pdf?1775652320","publication_date":"2026-04-09","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":"Patent and Trademark Office","name":"Patent and Trademark Office","id":402,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/patent-and-trademark-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/402","parent_id":54,"slug":"patent-and-trademark-office"}],"excerpts":"select applications to participate in the PIER Pilot Program beginning April 9, 2026 until April 9, 2027. The USPTO may extend the program to select additional patent applications if it determines that more information is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of the program. The USPTO may, at its sole discretion, terminate the program for any reason, including factors such as workload and resources needed to administer the program, feedback from the public, and effectiveness of the program. If the program is terminated, the USPTO will notify the public"},{"title":"Termination of the Climate Change Mitigation Pilot Program","type":"Notice","abstract":"The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or Office) is terminating the Climate Change Mitigation Pilot Program.","document_number":"2025-06701","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/18/2025-06701/termination-of-the-climate-change-mitigation-pilot-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-04-18/pdf/2025-06701.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-06701.pdf?1744893919","publication_date":"2025-04-18","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"Patent and Trademark Office","name":"Patent and Trademark Office","id":402,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/patent-and-trademark-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/402","parent_id":54,"slug":"patent-and-trademark-office"}],"excerpts":"Mitigation Pilot Program, \n 88 FR 35841 (June 1, 2023).\n \n \n Executive Order 14148 of January 20, 2025, revoked Executive Order 14008, which had been cited as the basis for the pilot program. See E.O. 14148: \n Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions, \n 90 FR 8237, 8238 (January 28, 2025). In accordance with Executive Order 14148, the USPTO posted a notification suspending the program on the program's web page on January 28, 2025. See \n https://www.uspto.gov/patents/laws/patent-related-notices/climate-change-mitigation-pilot-program"},{"title":"Hours of Service of Drivers; Pilot Program To Allow Commercial Drivers To Split Sleeper Berth Time","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"FMCSA proposes a pilot program allowing temporary regulatory relief from the Agency's regulation requiring one rest period of at least 7 consecutive hours in the sleeper berth for drivers who elect to split their time in the sleeper berth. Participation in the pilot program would be limited to approximately 256 drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) who possess a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) and regularly utilize the sleeper berth. Both drivers who wish to participate in the pilot and their employing motor carriers would be required to meet specific eligibility criteria to participate. Drivers selected for participation would provide FMCSA with data for a 4-month period, divided into a \"baseline\" period of 1 month, during which they would comply with the current sleeper berth regulations, and another period of 3 months, during which they would operate under an exemption allowing additional flexibility in how they may split their sleeper berth time. The Agency would use the data collected to compare drivers' safety performance and fatigue levels between the baseline and exemption periods. The goal of the analysis would be to assess whether additional flexibility in how sleeper berth time may be split achieves a level of safety equivalent to that which would be achieved absent the regulatory relief.","document_number":"2025-17939","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/17/2025-17939/hours-of-service-of-drivers-pilot-program-to-allow-commercial-drivers-to-split-sleeper-berth-time","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-17/pdf/2025-17939.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-17939.pdf?1758026711","publication_date":"2025-09-17","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 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":"\n IV. Pilot Program Requirements \n Specific requirements for pilot programs are found in 49 U.S.C. 31315(c) and subparts D and E of 49 CFR part 381. A pilot program is a study in which participants are given exemptions from one or more provisions of the FMCSRs for up to 3 years to gather data to evaluate alternatives or innovative approaches to regulations, while ensuring that an equivalent level of safety is maintained. \n A pilot program must include the following elements in each pilot program plan: \n (A) A scheduled life of each pilot program"},{"title":"Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Development and Readiness Pilot Program; Program Announcement","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing year three of the Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) Development and Readiness Pilot (CDRP). This program facilitates the expedited CMC development of products under an investigational new drug application (IND) based on the anticipated clinical benefit of earlier patient access to the products. FDA has implemented this pilot program to assist with CMC readiness for products regulated by both the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) and the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) that have accelerated clinical development timelines. To accelerate CMC development and facilitate CMC readiness, the pilot features increased communication between FDA and sponsors and explores the use of science- and risk-based regulatory approaches, as applicable. This notice outlines the eligibility criteria and process for submitting a request to participate in the pilot.","document_number":"2024-21674","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/09/23/2024-21674/chemistry-manufacturing-and-controls-development-and-readiness-pilot-program-program-announcement","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-09-23/pdf/2024-21674.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-21674.pdf?1726836324","publication_date":"2024-09-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"},{"raw_name":"Food and Drug Administration","name":"Food and Drug Administration","id":199,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/food-and-drug-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/199","parent_id":221,"slug":"food-and-drug-administration"}],"excerpts":"participate in the CDRP program continuously throughout the fiscal year. FDA will select no more than nine proposals per fiscal year, with approximately two-thirds being CBER-regulated products and one-third CDER-regulated products. FDA will renew the CDRP program each fiscal year and announce the opening of the pilot program in the \n Federal Register \n for the remainder of this PDUFA VII period (until the end of FY 2027). However, once enrolled in the pilot a participating firm will continue to be enrolled in the program until their marketing application"},{"title":"Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) stablishes the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program (Pilot or Pilot Program). The Pilot Program will enable the Commission to evaluate the impact that using Universal Service Fund (USF or Fund) support for eligible cybersecurity services and equipment will have on protecting school and library broadband networks and data. In so doing, the Commission seeks to address the apparent needs of schools and libraries for additional support for cybersecurity services and equipment, while evaluating the impact that providing that support would have on the USF.","document_number":"2024-15866","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/07/30/2024-15866/schools-and-libraries-cybersecurity-pilot-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-07-30/pdf/2024-15866.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-15866.pdf?1722257112","publication_date":"2024-07-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"E-Rate program, are eligible to apply to participate in the Pilot Program. The Commission then adopts a Pilot eligible services list that specifies the cybersecurity services and equipment that will be eligible for Pilot funding, and an application process that mirrors the E-Rate program and through which it can select a broad pool of participants. In addition, the Commission establishes Pilot Program rules and procedures for all phases of the Pilot, including competitive bidding, requesting funding, and invoicing/reimbursement. These Pilot rules"},{"title":"Section 504 Direct Single Family Housing Home Repair Loans and Grants; Materials Pilot Program","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Rural Housing Service (RHS or the Agency), a Rural Development agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is issuing this document to implement a demonstration program, the Section 504 Direct Single Family Housing Loans and Grants pilot program. The Agency's intention is to evaluate the existing regulations and remove regulatory barriers to assist eligible applicants with improved ease of use for very low-income homeowners seeking to repair or rehabilitate their homes. This document briefly discusses the new waiver and provides contact information for additional details about the pilot program.","document_number":"2024-28189","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/02/2024-28189/section-504-direct-single-family-housing-home-repair-loans-and-grants-materials-pilot-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-02/pdf/2024-28189.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-28189.pdf?1732887941","publication_date":"2024-12-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE","name":"Agriculture Department","id":12,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/agriculture-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/12","parent_id":null,"slug":"agriculture-department"},{"raw_name":"Rural Housing Service","name":"Rural Housing Service","id":458,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/rural-housing-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/458","parent_id":12,"slug":"rural-housing-service"}],"excerpts":"duration of the pilot program is anticipated to continue until December 2, 2026, at which time the RHS may extend the pilot program (with or without modifications) or terminate it depending on the workload and resources needed to administer the program, feedback from the public, and the effectiveness of the program. If the pilot program is extended or terminated early, the RHS will notify the public via Notice publication in the \n Federal Register \n .\n \n \n \n FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: \n \n Anthony Williams, Management and Program Analyst, Special"},{"title":"30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Jobs Plus Pilot Program","type":"Notice","abstract":"HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comments from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 30 days of public comment.","document_number":"2025-18563","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/25/2025-18563/30-day-notice-of-proposed-information-collection-jobs-plus-pilot-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-25/pdf/2025-18563.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-18563.pdf?1758717914","publication_date":"2025-09-25","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":"SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: \n \n This notice informs the public that HUD is seeking approval from OMB for the information collection described in Section A. The \n Federal Register \n notice that solicited public comment on the information collection for a period of 60 days was published on July 21, 2025 (90 FR 34293).\n \n A. Overview of Information Collection \n \n Title of Information Collection: \n Jobs Plus Pilot Program.\n \n \n OMB Approval Number: \n 2577-0281.\n \n \n Type of Request: \n Revision of currently approved collection.\n \n \n Form Number: \n SF-424"},{"title":"Applications for Selection as a Performance Partnership Pilot; Performance Partnership Pilots for Disconnected Youth","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Department of Education (ED or Department) is issuing a notice inviting applications for selection as a performance partnership pilot for fiscal year (FY) 2024 under the Performance Partnership Pilots for Disconnected Youth (P3) authority.","document_number":"2024-17895","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/12/2024-17895/applications-for-selection-as-a-performance-partnership-pilot-performance-partnership-pilots-for","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-08-12/pdf/2024-17895.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-17895.pdf?1723207537","publication_date":"2024-08-12","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":"consult the list of examples of programs that are potentially eligible for inclusion in pilots at \n https://youth.gov/youth-topics/reconnecting-youth/performance-partnership-pilots/round-4-program-list. \n \n \n \n \n 17 \n  Local governments that are requesting waivers of requirements in State-administered programs are strongly encouraged to consult with the State agencies that administer the programs in preparing their applications.\n \n \n \n Table 1—Requested Flexibility \n \n Program name \n \n Federal\n agency \n \n \n Program\n requirements to be waived in whole"},{"title":"Federal Share Flexibility Pilot Program","type":"Notice","abstract":"The FHWA is announcing a pilot program to enable, on an experimental basis, a State department of transportation (State DOT) to determine the Federal share on a project, multi-project, or program basis for projects under certain specified programs. The Federal Share Flexibility Pilot (Pilot) Program will be carried out until September 30, 2026.","document_number":"2024-01696","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/01/29/2024-01696/federal-share-flexibility-pilot-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-01-29/pdf/2024-01696.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-01696.pdf?1706276727","publication_date":"2024-01-29","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 Highway Administration","name":"Federal Highway Administration","id":170,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-highway-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/170","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-highway-administration"}],"excerpts":"10 State DOTs may participate in the Pilot Program. \n (b) The Pilot Program will expire on September 30, 2026. \n (c) The Federal share will be determined based on the following criteria: \n (1) Determined based on project, multiple projects, or program basis. \n (2) Maximum Federal share for an individual project under the Pilot Program is 100 percent. \n \n (3) Minimum Federal share for an individual project under the Pilot Program is greater than 0 percent (\n i.e., \n any project authorized under the Pilot Program cannot be 0 percent).\n \n (4) The average"},{"title":"Qualifications of Drivers; Vision Standards Grandfathering Provision","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"FMCSA proposes to amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to remove the grandfathering provision under the physical qualifications standards for interstate drivers operating under the previously administered vision waiver study program, as this regulation is now obsolete. The waiver study program was terminated prior to the adoption of rules in 1998 implementing the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century provision concerning waivers, exemptions and pilot programs.","document_number":"2025-09707","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/30/2025-09707/qualifications-of-drivers-vision-standards-grandfathering-provision","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-05-30/pdf/2025-09707.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-09707.pdf?1748376910","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":"to remove the grandfathering provision under the physical qualifications standards for interstate drivers operating under the previously administered vision waiver study program, as this regulation is now obsolete. The waiver study program was terminated prior to the adoption of rules in 1998 implementing the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century provision concerning waivers, exemptions and pilot programs. \n \n \n DATES: \n Comments must be received on or before July 29, 2025. \n \n \n ADDRESSES: \n You may submit comments identified by Docket Number"},{"title":"60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Jobs Plus Pilot Program","type":"Notice","abstract":"HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comments from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment.","document_number":"2025-13597","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/21/2025-13597/60-day-notice-of-proposed-information-collection-jobs-plus-pilot-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-21/pdf/2025-13597.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-13597.pdf?1752842709","publication_date":"2025-07-21","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":"seeking approval from OMB for the information collection described in Section A. \n A. Overview of Information Collection \n \n Title of Information \n Collection: Jobs Plus.\n \n \n OMB Approval Number: \n 2577-0281.\n \n \n Type of Request: \n Revision of currently approved collection.\n \n \n Form Number: \n SF-424, SF-LLL, HUD 2880, HUD-50144, HUD 50153, HUD 424B, SF425.\n \n \n Description of the need for the information and proposed use: \n The information collection is required to administer the Jobs Plus program, including applying for funds and grantee reporting"},{"title":"Single Family Housing Section 504 Repair Pilot","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Rural Housing Service (RHS or the Agency), a Rural Development agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is issuing this document to continue to waive two regulatory requirements for the Section 504 Direct Single Family Housing Loans and Grants (DSFHLG) pilot program while the Agency contemplates a future rulemaking to remove regulatory barriers to assist eligible applicants with improved ease of use for very low-income homeowners seeking to repair or rehabilitate their homes. This document briefly discusses the waivers that the Agency intends to continue and provides contact information for additional details about the pilot program.","document_number":"2024-13697","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/06/24/2024-13697/single-family-housing-section-504-repair-pilot","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-06-24/pdf/2024-13697.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-13697.pdf?1718973916","publication_date":"2024-06-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE","name":"Agriculture Department","id":12,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/agriculture-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/12","parent_id":null,"slug":"agriculture-department"},{"raw_name":"Rural Housing Service","name":"Rural Housing Service","id":458,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/rural-housing-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/458","parent_id":12,"slug":"rural-housing-service"}],"excerpts":"to continue until June 24, 2026, at which time the RHS may extend the pilot program (with or without modifications) or terminate it depending on the workload and resources needed to administer the program, feedback from the public, funding constraints and the effectiveness of the program. If the pilot program is extended or terminated, the RHS will notify the public.\n \n \n \n FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: \n \n Anthony Williams, Management and Program Analyst, Special Programs, Single Family Housing Direct Loan Division, Rural Development, U.S. Department"}]}