{"description":"Documents matching 'quiet compliance'","count":1431,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=quiet+compliance&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Review of Quiet Zone in Miami, Florida","type":"Notice","abstract":"FRA is providing notice of its intent to review a quiet zone (THR-000000111223) located in Miami, Florida. Based on a high rate of reported accidents/incidents between January 2020 and January 2025, FRA has made a preliminary determination that safety systems and measures implemented within the quiet zone do not fully compensate for the absence of routine sounding of the locomotive horn due to a substantial increase in risk with respect to loss of life or serious personal injury within the quiet zone. Further, FRA discovered that the documentation submitted and relied upon by the City of Miami (the Public Authority) to establish the quiet zone may contain substantial errors that have an adverse impact on public safety. Therefore, FRA intends to review existing conditions within the quiet zone to determine whether it should be terminated or whether additional safety measures may be necessary to ensure safety.","document_number":"2025-20738","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/24/2025-20738/review-of-quiet-zone-in-miami-florida","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-11-24/pdf/2025-20738.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-20738.pdf?1763732722","publication_date":"2025-11-24","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 Railroad Administration","name":"Federal Railroad Administration","id":185,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-railroad-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/185","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-railroad-administration"}],"excerpts":"to establish the <span class=\"match\">quiet</span> zone, FRA noted additional discrepancies, including outdated annual average daily traffic counts and incomplete <span class=\"match\">Quiet</span> Zone Calculator documentation.\n 11 \n \n \n \n \n 11 \n  The U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory forms contained in the NOE indicated that an Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) analysis had not been performed since 1988 on any highway-rail grade crossings in the <span class=\"match\">quiet</span> zone.\n \n \n Non-<span class=\"match\">Compliance</span> With the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) \n \n FRA conducted a field inspection of each <span class=\"match\">quiet</span> zone crossing in October"},{"title":"Notice of Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance","type":"Notice","abstract":"This document provides the public notice that the City of North Salt Lake and Salt Lake City (the Cities) jointly petitioned FRA for an extension of relief from certain regulations concerning grade crossing warning devices at crossings within a quiet zone.","document_number":"2025-22541","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/11/2025-22541/notice-of-petition-for-extension-of-waiver-of-compliance","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-11/pdf/2025-22541.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-22541.pdf?1765374327","publication_date":"2025-12-11","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 Railroad Administration","name":"Federal Railroad Administration","id":185,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-railroad-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/185","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-railroad-administration"}],"excerpts":"petitioned FRA for an extension of a waiver of <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> from certain \n \n provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR part 222 (Use of Locomotive Horns at Public Highway-Rail Grade Crossings). FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA-2024-0124.\n \n \n The Cities request extended relief from 49 CFR 222.35(b)(1), \n What are the minimum requirements for <span class=\"match\">quiet</span> zones?, \n which requires that each public highway-rail grade crossing in a <span class=\"match\">quiet</span> zone “must be equipped, no later than the <span class=\"match\">quiet</span> zone implementation date, with active grade"},{"title":"Regulatory Relief To Allow Speeds Up to 45 MPH for Non-Traversable Curbs","type":"Rule","abstract":"This rule revises the definition of a non-traversable curb in FRA's train horn regulation in conformance with five longstanding FRA waivers that allow highway speeds up to 45 miles per hour (mph) where these highway curbs are present in quiet zones established and maintained in accordance with the regulation.","document_number":"2026-08258","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/28/2026-08258/regulatory-relief-to-allow-speeds-up-to-45-mph-for-non-traversable-curbs","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-28/pdf/2026-08258.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08258.pdf?1777293917","publication_date":"2026-04-28","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 Railroad Administration","name":"Federal Railroad Administration","id":185,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-railroad-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/185","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-railroad-administration"}],"excerpts":"ACTION: \n Final rule. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n This rule revises the definition of a non-traversable curb in FRA's train horn regulation in conformance with five longstanding FRA waivers that allow highway speeds up to 45 miles per hour (mph) where these highway curbs are present in <span class=\"match\">quiet</span> zones established and maintained in accordance with the regulation. \n \n \n DATES: \n This rule is effective May 28, 2026. \n \n \n FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: \n \n James Payne, Staff Director, Grade Crossing and Trespasser Outreach, FRA, telephone: (202) 441-2787, email: \n"},{"title":"Implementation of the Final Acts of the World Radiocommunication Conference (Sharm el-Sheikh, 2019) (WRC-19), Revision to Table Mountain Radio Quiet Zone Field Strength Limits","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) proposes to modify the Commission's rules to implement certain spectrum allocation decisions from the International Telecommunication Union's World Radiocommunication Conference's 2019 Final Acts concerning portions of the radio spectrum between 495 kHz and 50.9 GHz, make other allocation changes, and make related updates to our service rules in this frequency range. These proposals are designed to harmonize our spectrum allocations with and conform our rules to the World Radiocommunication's 2019 Final Acts to the extent that doing so would better meet domestic requirements.","document_number":"2026-00588","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/14/2026-00588/implementation-of-the-final-acts-of-the-world-radiocommunication-conference-sharm-el-sheikh-2019","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-14/pdf/2026-00588.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-00588.pdf?1768311924","publication_date":"2026-01-14","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":"system at a later date, as the domestic standards are developed. \n Table Mountain Radio <span class=\"match\">Quiet</span> Zone Field Strength Limit \n The Commission seeks comment on a proposal from NTIA's Institute for Telecommunications Sciences (ITS) to make several modifications to the Table Mountain Radio <span class=\"match\">Quiet</span> Zone field strength limit in the Commission's rules. As background, the Table Mountain Field Site (TMFS) is designated in the Commission's rules and in the NTIA Manual as a “Radio <span class=\"match\">Quiet</span> Zone.” Federal and State regulations protect the TMFS from strong external radio signals"},{"title":"Petition for Waiver of Compliance","type":"Notice","abstract":null,"document_number":"2025-00970","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/16/2025-00970/petition-for-waiver-of-compliance","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-16/pdf/2025-00970.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-00970.pdf?1736948745","publication_date":"2025-01-16","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 Railroad Administration","name":"Federal Railroad Administration","id":185,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-railroad-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/185","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-railroad-administration"}],"excerpts":"submitted to both of the notices in FRA-2024-0115 and FRA-2014-0124 will be considered.\n \n \n \n Specifically, Petitioners request relief from § 222.35(b)(1), \n What are the minimum requirements for <span class=\"match\">quiet</span> zones?—Active grade crossing warning devices, \n which states that each public highway-rail grade crossing in a <span class=\"match\">quiet</span> zone “must be equipped, no later than the <span class=\"match\">quiet</span> zone implementation date, with active grade crossing warning devices comprising both flashing lights and gates which control traffic over the crossing.” Petitioners request a two-year waiver"},{"title":"Petition for Waiver of Compliance","type":"Notice","abstract":null,"document_number":"2024-26996","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/20/2024-26996/petition-for-waiver-of-compliance","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-20/pdf/2024-26996.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-26996.pdf?1732023924","publication_date":"2024-11-20","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 Railroad Administration","name":"Federal Railroad Administration","id":185,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-railroad-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/185","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-railroad-administration"}],"excerpts":"Administration (FRA) for a waiver of <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR part 222 (Use of Locomotive Horns at Public Highway-Rail Grade Crossings). FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA-2024-0115. \n \n Specifically, the City requests relief from § 222.35(b)(1), \n What are the minimum requirements for <span class=\"match\">quiet</span> zones?—Active grade crossing warning devices, \n which states that each public highway-rail grade crossing in a <span class=\"match\">quiet</span> zone “must be equipped, no later than the <span class=\"match\">quiet</span> zone implementation date"},{"title":"Notice of Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance","type":"Notice","abstract":"This document provides the public notice that by letter dated January 14, 2025, Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) petitioned FRA for an extension of relief from certain regulations concerning locomotive horns.","document_number":"2025-03362","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/03/03/2025-03362/notice-of-petition-for-extension-of-waiver-of-compliance","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-03-03/pdf/2025-03362.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-03362.pdf?1740750311","publication_date":"2025-03-03","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 Railroad Administration","name":"Federal Railroad Administration","id":185,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-railroad-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/185","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-railroad-administration"}],"excerpts":"202-493-6276, email: \n brian.gilleran@dot.gov. \n \n \n \n \n SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: \n Under part 211 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this document provides the public notice that by letter dated January 14, 2025, LIRR petitioned FRA for an extension of a waiver of <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR part 222, Use of Locomotive Horns at Public Highway-Rail Grade Crossings. The relevant Docket Number is FRA-2008-0045. \n \n Specifically, LIRR seeks an extension of relief from § 222.21(a)"},{"title":"FCA US LLC, Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance","type":"Notice","abstract":"FCA US LLC (FCA) has determined that the pedestrian alert rear speakers and service parts (\"Quiet Vehicle Protection Module\" or \"QVPM\") for certain MY 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee motor vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 141, Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles. FCA filed two noncompliance reports dated October 26, 2023, and subsequently petitioned NHTSA (the \"Agency\") on November 16, 2023, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety. This document announces receipt of FCA's petition.","document_number":"2024-16480","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/07/26/2024-16480/fca-us-llc-receipt-of-petition-for-decision-of-inconsequential-noncompliance","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-07-26/pdf/2024-16480.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-16480.pdf?1721911523","publication_date":"2024-07-26","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":"National Highway Traffic Safety Administration","name":"National Highway Traffic Safety Administration","id":345,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-highway-traffic-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/345","parent_id":492,"slug":"national-highway-traffic-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"ACTION: \n Receipt of petition. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n \n FCA US LLC (FCA) has determined that the pedestrian alert rear speakers and service parts (“<span class=\"match\">Quiet</span> Vehicle Protection Module” or “QVPM”) for certain MY 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee motor vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 141, \n Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles \n . FCA filed two noncompliance reports dated October 26, 2023, and subsequently petitioned NHTSA (the “Agency”) on November 16, 2023, for a decision that the subject"},{"title":"Administrative Updates to the Use of Locomotive Horns at Public Highway-Rail Grade Crossings Regulations","type":"Rule","abstract":"This rule makes administrative updates to FRA's use of locomotive horns at public highway-rail grade crossings regulations, including updating addresses in those regulations.","document_number":"2025-12147","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/01/2025-12147/administrative-updates-to-the-use-of-locomotive-horns-at-public-highway-rail-grade-crossings","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-01/pdf/2025-12147.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-12147.pdf?1751055321","publication_date":"2025-07-01","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Railroad Administration","name":"Federal Railroad Administration","id":185,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-railroad-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/185","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-railroad-administration"}],"excerpts":"webpage that contains the <span class=\"match\">quiet</span> zone data upon which the public authority is relying (\n https://safetydata.fra.dot.gov/<span class=\"match\">quiet</span>/login.aspx \n ).\n \n \n \n \n \n 6. Revise § 222.47 to read as follows: \n \n § 222.47 \n \n \n (a) \n <span class=\"match\">Quiet</span> zones with SSMs at each public crossing. \n This paragraph (a) addresses <span class=\"match\">quiet</span> zones established pursuant to §§ 222.39(a)(1) and 222.41(a)(1)(i) and (b)(1)(i) (<span class=\"match\">quiet</span> zones with an SSM implemented at every public crossing within the <span class=\"match\">quiet</span> zone) of this part. Between 4\n 1/2 \n and 5 years after the date of the <span class=\"match\">quiet</span> zone establishment notice"},{"title":"Approval of Noise Compatibility Program Update, Naples Municipal Airport (APF), Naples, Florida","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings on the Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) Update submitted by the Naples Airport Authority (NAA) for the Naples Municipal Airport (the Airport). On December 9, 2021, the FAA determined that Noise Exposure Maps (NEMs) submitted by the NAA were in compliance with applicable requirements. The NCP Update was submitted to the FAA for review on June 14, 2023. After completing initial reviews, the FAA accepted the Noise Compatibility Program and initiated the review process on June 18, 2024. On December 9, 2024 the FAA approved the Naples Airport NCP Update. The NCP contains one noise abatement measure, three land use measures, and six program management measures for which the NAA seeks approval. The noise abatement measure proposed at the airport is related to revised flight procedures. No action is taken at this time on the proposed noise abatement measure as it requires further FAA review. The FAA approved the nine other measures.","document_number":"2024-29705","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/19/2024-29705/approval-of-noise-compatibility-program-update-naples-municipal-airport-apf-naples-florida","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-19/pdf/2024-29705.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-29705.pdf?1734529516","publication_date":"2024-12-19","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"(FAA) announces its findings on the Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) Update submitted by the Naples Airport Authority (NAA) for the Naples Municipal Airport (the Airport). On December 9, 2021, the FAA determined that Noise Exposure Maps (NEMs) submitted by the NAA were in <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> with applicable requirements. The NCP Update was submitted to the FAA for review on June 14, 2023. After completing initial reviews, the FAA accepted the Noise Compatibility Program and initiated the review process on June 18, 2024. On December 9, 2024 the FAA approved"},{"title":"Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Reporting and Recordkeeping for Snow Coaches and Snowmobiles, Yellowstone National Park","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the National Park Service (NPS) are proposing to renew an information collection without change.","document_number":"2026-06089","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/30/2026-06089/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget-for","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-30/pdf/2026-06089.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06089.pdf?1774615517","publication_date":"2026-03-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR","name":"Interior Department","id":253,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/interior-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/253","parent_id":null,"slug":"interior-department"},{"raw_name":"National Park Service","name":"National Park Service","id":362,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-park-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/362","parent_id":253,"slug":"national-park-service"}],"excerpts":"emission standards to operate in the park; (2) evaluate commercial tour operators' <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> with allocated transportation events and daily and seasonal OSV group size limits; (3) ensure that established daily transportation event limits for the park are not exceeded; (4) confirm that commercial tour operators do not run out of authorizations before the end of the season and create a gap when prospective visitors cannot be accommodated; and (5) guarantee <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> with applicable laws and regulations. \n \n Title of Collection: \n Reporting and Recordkeeping"},{"title":"Agency Information Collection Activities; Reporting and Recordkeeping for Snow Coaches and Snowmobiles, Yellowstone National Park","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the National Park Service (NPS) are proposing to renew an information collection without change.","document_number":"2025-16686","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/02/2025-16686/agency-information-collection-activities-reporting-and-recordkeeping-for-snow-coaches-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-02/pdf/2025-16686.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-16686.pdf?1756471538","publication_date":"2025-09-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR","name":"Interior Department","id":253,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/interior-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/253","parent_id":null,"slug":"interior-department"},{"raw_name":"National Park Service","name":"National Park Service","id":362,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-park-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/362","parent_id":253,"slug":"national-park-service"}],"excerpts":"emission standards to operate in the park; (2) evaluate commercial tour operators' <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> with allocated transportation events and daily and seasonal OSV group size limits; (3) ensure that established daily transportation event limits for the park are not exceeded; (4) confirm that commercial tour operators do not run out of authorizations before the end of the season and create a gap when prospective visitors cannot be accommodated; and (5) guarantee <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> with applicable laws and regulations. \n \n Title of Collection: \n Reporting and Recordkeeping"},{"title":"Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Motor Vehicles","type":"Rule","abstract":"The National Park Service revises special regulations for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area to update rules about the use of motor vehicles on roads and off roads on designated routes and areas.","document_number":"2025-00509","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/13/2025-00509/glen-canyon-national-recreation-area-motor-vehicles","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-13/pdf/2025-00509.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-00509.pdf?1736516736","publication_date":"2025-01-13","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR","name":"Interior Department","id":253,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/interior-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/253","parent_id":null,"slug":"interior-department"},{"raw_name":"National Park Service","name":"National Park Service","id":362,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-park-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/362","parent_id":253,"slug":"national-park-service"}],"excerpts":"necessary or appropriate.\n \n \n 9. Comment: \n One commenter suggested that the NPS change <span class=\"match\">quiet</span> hours in the Lone Rock Beach Play Area to 30 minutes before sunset and after sunrise to further enhance the enjoyment of watching those events.\n \n \n NPS Response: \n The decision to set <span class=\"match\">quiet</span> hours to sunrise and sunset generally lengthens <span class=\"match\">quiet</span> hours compared to the existing regulations, which will allow for more tranquil experiences during those events. It further will allow <span class=\"match\">quiet</span> hours to shift with the seasons without the need for administrative actions. Adding"},{"title":"Wireless Emergency Alerts; Emergency Alert System","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) revises the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) rules to allow alert originators the option to send \"silent alerts\" that do not trigger WEA's common audio attention signal or vibration cadence. This action grants alert originators greater flexibility in tailoring how WEA messages are presented. Further, to make as clear as possible to the public that any device marketed as a \"WEA-capable mobile device\" adheres to the full suite of WEA capabilities, the Commission also adopts its proposals to define a \"WEA-capable mobile device,\" for the purpose of compliance with the Commission's WEA requirements.","document_number":"2025-04126","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/03/18/2025-04126/wireless-emergency-alerts-emergency-alert-system","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-03-18/pdf/2025-04126.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-04126.pdf?1742215509","publication_date":"2025-03-18","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":"Alert Compatible \n \n Devices,” “alert-capable devices,” or the identification of mobile device capabilities by version number, such as 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0).\n \n C. <span class=\"match\">Compliance</span> Timeframes \n \n 17. The deadline for <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> with the silent alert requirements will be 36 months from the publication of this \n Seventh Report and Order \n in the \n Federal Register \n . The record shows that <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> with these requirements would necessitate technically feasible changes to applicable standards and software. Specifically, support for this capability will require"},{"title":"Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Motor Vehicles","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The National Park Service proposes to amend special regulations for the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area to update rules about the use of motor vehicles on roads and off roads on designated routes and areas.","document_number":"2024-21032","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/09/16/2024-21032/glen-canyon-national-recreation-area-motor-vehicles","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-09-16/pdf/2024-21032.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-21032.pdf?1726231543","publication_date":"2024-09-16","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR","name":"Interior Department","id":253,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/interior-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/253","parent_id":null,"slug":"interior-department"},{"raw_name":"National Park Service","name":"National Park Service","id":362,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-park-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/362","parent_id":253,"slug":"national-park-service"}],"excerpts":"Bullfrog (approximately 1.45 miles). \n • Muley Point Road (approximately 1.26 miles). \n • Johns Canyon Road near Muley Point (approximately 7.49 miles). \n NPS would also change the <span class=\"match\">quiet</span> hours in the Lone Rock Beach Play Area from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., in the existing regulations, to sunset to sunrise in the proposed rule. The superintendent retains the authority to lengthen the <span class=\"match\">quiet</span> hour time-period. \n This rule would also replace a reference in paragraph (f)(2)(ii) of § 7.70 of the existing regulations to a “special use permit” with a general reference"},{"title":"Revision to Rules of Practice Before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or Office) proposes modifications to the rules of practice for inter partes review (IPR) before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB or Board) that the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of USPTO and, by delegation, the PTAB will use in instituting IPR.","document_number":"2025-19580","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/17/2025-19580/revision-to-rules-of-practice-before-the-patent-trial-and-appeal-board","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-10-17/pdf/2025-19580.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19580.pdf?1760618706","publication_date":"2025-10-17","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"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":"to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the PRA unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number. \n \n P. E-Government Act <span class=\"match\">Compliance</span>: \n The USPTO is committed to <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> with the E-Government Act to promote the use of the internet and other information technologies, to provide increased opportunities for citizen access to Government information and services, and for other purposes.\n \n \n List of Subjects in 37 CFR Part"},{"title":"Wireless Emergency Alerts; Emergency Alert System","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes to broaden the circumstances in which alert originators may send Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) messages using the \"Public Safety Message\" classification, which can allow consumers greater flexibility in how messages are presented on their mobile device, including the potential ability to silence alerts. The Commission also seeks comment on whether subscribers should be empowered to further customize their receipt of WEA messages, as well as additional steps that wireless providers, equipment manufacturers, and operating system developers can take to reduce the rate at which subscribers opt out of WEA.","document_number":"2025-04125","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/03/18/2025-04125/wireless-emergency-alerts-emergency-alert-system","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-03-18/pdf/2025-04125.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-04125.pdf?1742215509","publication_date":"2025-03-18","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":"device equipment manufacturers or Participating CMS Providers. We do not believe that <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> with our proposals to change the definition of a Public Safety Message would present any costs because no changes would be needed to systems or software to facilitate <span class=\"match\">compliance</span>. We seek comment on this view. If <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> does present costs, we invite commenters to quantify those costs and recommend specific actions that we could take to minimize the burden of <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> on small entities. \n 8. Finally, we seek comment on what the Commission can do to improve"},{"title":"Approval of Noise Compatibility Program Update; Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF), Westfield, Massachusetts","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings on the Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) Update submitted by the City of Westfield, Massachusetts, through its Aviation Department, for Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport. The Final Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) was submitted to FAA for review and approval on May 26, 2023. The NCP was found to be sufficient for consideration by the FAA, and a Federal Register noticed appeared on July 11, 2023. The required 60-day public comment period expired on September 9, 2023. The NEM was previously determined to be in compliance on June 13, 2019, and is still valid. The NCP contained 10 noise abatement measures, nine land use measures, and four program management measures. Of the 23 measures proposed, 12 were approved, 9 were approved as voluntary, one requires no action at this time, and one was disapproved for purposes of part 150.","document_number":"2023-28148","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/12/21/2023-28148/approval-of-noise-compatibility-program-update-westfield-barnes-regional-airport-baf-westfield","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-12-21/pdf/2023-28148.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-28148.pdf?1703079945","publication_date":"2023-12-21","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"and approval on May 26, 2023. The NCP was found to be sufficient for consideration by the FAA, and a \n Federal Register \n noticed appeared on July 11, 2023. The required 60-day public comment period expired on September 9, 2023. The NEM was previously determined to be in <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> on June 13, 2019, and is still valid. The NCP contained 10 noise abatement measures, nine land use measures, and four program management measures. Of the 23 measures proposed, 12 were approved, 9 were approved as voluntary, one requires no action at this time, and one was"},{"title":"Assateague Island National Seashore; Oversand Vehicles","type":"Rule","abstract":"The National Park Service (NPS) amends the special regulations for Assateague Island National Seashore to remove certain permit eligibility requirements for motor vehicles that drive on designated beaches and oversand routes. The rule eliminates requirements addressing vehicle weight, ground clearance, and dimensions. These requirements were established in 1976 and are no longer necessary. In addition, the NPS is making several technical, non-substantive changes to the regulations.","document_number":"2026-04161","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/03/2026-04161/assateague-island-national-seashore-oversand-vehicles","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-03/pdf/2026-04161.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-04161.pdf?1772459111","publication_date":"2026-03-03","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR","name":"Interior Department","id":253,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/interior-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/253","parent_id":null,"slug":"interior-department"},{"raw_name":"National Park Service","name":"National Park Service","id":362,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-park-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/362","parent_id":253,"slug":"national-park-service"}],"excerpts":"inspect vehicles prior to issuing a permit for <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> with permit eligibility requirements, including the need to have a shovel, jack, tow rope or chain, board or similar support for the jack, and low-pressure tire gauge. These inspections occur at the North Beach ranger station before operators receive OSVs permits. NPS staff routinely patrol OSV driving areas to promote <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> with applicable regulations, including speed limits. The need for enforcement has declined over time with improved <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> from permit-holders.\n \n \n 3. Comment: \n One"},{"title":"Spectrum Rules and Policies for the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) enables Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) operators to access dedicated spectrum for control-related communications. Specifically, this document adopts service rules under new rule part 88 that provide operators the ability to obtain direct frequency assignments in a portion of the 5030-5091 MHz band for non-networked operation. Under these rules, one or more dynamic frequency management systems (DFMSs) will manage and coordinate access to the spectrum and enable its safe and efficient use, by providing requesting operators with temporary frequency assignments to support UAS control link communications with a level of reliability suitable for operations in controlled airspace and other safety-critical circumstances. To address concerns regarding the impact of these aeronautical operations on adjacent services, this document locates these operations, for now, in the central part of the band, with substantial separation from the bands adjacent to the 5030- 5091 MHz band.","document_number":"2024-29967","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/08/2024-29967/spectrum-rules-and-policies-for-the-operation-of-unmanned-aircraft-systems","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-08/pdf/2024-29967.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-29967.pdf?1736257516","publication_date":"2025-01-08","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":"Projected Reporting, Recordkeeping, and Other <span class=\"match\">Compliance</span> Requirements for Small Entities \n \n The rules adopted in the \n Report and Order \n will implement new reporting, recordkeeping, or other <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> requirements on certain small entities. These requirements, which are summarized below, were thoughtfully considered to minimize burdens to small businesses while also ensuring the level of reliability necessary to support safety-critical UAS communications. The Commission does not expect <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> with the rules adopted in the \n Report and Order"}]}