{"description":"Documents matching 'require licensees evaluate manage changes'","count":2320,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=require+licensees+evaluate+manage+changes&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Review of Foreign Ownership Policies for Broadcast, Common Carrier and Aeronautical Radio Licensees","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopted a Report and Order to update foreign ownership rules for common carrier and broadcast licensees to clarify the Commission's review under section 310(b) of the Communications Act of 1934. With regard to common carrier licensees, the Report and Order adopted rules to codify existing policy regarding which entity is the controlling U.S. parent; codify the Commission's advance approval policy regarding certain deemed voting interests; require identification of trusts and trustees; extend the remedial procedures and methodology to privately held companies; add requirements regarding the contents of remedial petitions; require the filing of amendments as a complete restatement to petitions for declaratory ruling; and clarify U.S. residency requirements. For broadcast licensees only, the Report and Order covers: how the Commission should process applications filed by a broadcast licensee during the pendency of a remedial petition for declaratory ruling under section 310(b)(4); and other foreign ownership considerations related to processing applications for NCE and LPFM stations. Regarding broadcast licensees only, the Report and Order directs the Media Bureau to issue processing guidelines detailing how the Commission would process applications filed by a broadcast licensee during the pendency of a remedial section 310(b)(4) petition; and clarifies other foreign ownership considerations related to processing applications for noncommercial educational (NCE) and low power FM (LPFM) stations.","document_number":"2026-06866","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/09/2026-06866/review-of-foreign-ownership-policies-for-broadcast-common-carrier-and-aeronautical-radio-licensees","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-09/pdf/2026-06866.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06866.pdf?1775652316","publication_date":"2026-04-09","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":"structures,” but asserts that the <span class=\"match\">change</span> would “reduce burdens on privately held <span class=\"match\">licensees</span> with complex ownership structures and lower their risk of enforcement actions from inadvertent violations of the foreign ownership limits.” No other comments were received on this topic.\n \n Accordingly, we amend our rules to allow privately held <span class=\"match\">licensees</span> to use the remedial filing process and will <span class=\"match\">require</span> them to adhere to the remedial filing requirements applicable to publicly held companies. We clarify that in the event that the <span class=\"match\">licensee</span>, regardless of whether its"},{"title":"Periodic Review of the Designations of the Mechanical Licensing Collective and Digital Licensee Coordinator","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Copyright Office, as required by the Music Modernization Act, has completed its first periodic review of the existing designations of the mechanical licensing collective and digital licensee coordinator and has determined that both designations should be continued.","document_number":"2026-11117","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/03/2026-11117/periodic-review-of-the-designations-of-the-mechanical-licensing-collective-and-digital-licensee","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-03/pdf/2026-11117.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-11117.pdf?1780404320","publication_date":"2026-06-03","agencies":[{"raw_name":"LIBRARY OF CONGRESS","name":"Library of Congress","id":277,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/277","parent_id":null,"slug":"library-of-congress"},{"raw_name":"Copyright Office","name":"Copyright Office, Library of Congress","id":87,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/copyright-office-library-of-congress","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/87","parent_id":277,"slug":"copyright-office-library-of-congress"}],"excerpts":"collective”; it also allows, but does not <span class=\"match\">require</span>, the Register to designate a “digital <span class=\"match\">licensee</span> coordinator” to coordinate the activities of digital music providers (“DMPs”).\n 4 \n \n The Register is <span class=\"match\">required</span> to revisit these designations every five years. In July 2019, the Register made her initial designations; designating the entity “Mechanical Licensing Collective” (“MLC”) as the statutory mechanical licensing collective and the entity “Digital <span class=\"match\">Licensee</span> Coordinator, Inc.” (“DLC”) as the statutory digital <span class=\"match\">licensee</span> coordinator.\n 5 \n \n \n \n \n 4 \n  17 U"},{"title":"Review of Foreign Ownership Policies for Broadcast, Common Carrier and Aeronautical Radio Licensees","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), in which it seeks comment on or proposes updates to set clear expectations about the Commission's review in both common carrier and broadcast licensees and on other updates that apply only to broadcast licensees. With regard to common carrier licensees, the NPRM seeks comment on or proposes to amend the rules to codify existing policy regarding which entity is the controlling U.S. parent; codify the Commission's advance approval policy regarding certain deemed voting interests; require identification of trusts and trustees; extend the remedial procedures and methodology to privately held companies; add requirements regarding the contents of remedial petitions; require the filing of amendments as a complete restatement to petitions for declaratory ruling; and clarify U.S. residency requirements. For broadcast licensees only, the NPRM seeks comment on how the Commission should process applications filed by a broadcast licensee during the pendency of a remedial petition for declaratory ruling; and other foreign ownership considerations related to processing applications for NCE and LPFM stations. The NPRM proposes to make it easier for entities to understand and navigate the FCC's foreign ownership rules. The FCC believes that this proceeding will avoid inconsistent outcomes; reduce costs; and facilitate the Commission's public interest analysis.","document_number":"2025-11477","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/23/2025-11477/review-of-foreign-ownership-policies-for-broadcast-common-carrier-and-aeronautical-radio-licensees","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-23/pdf/2025-11477.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-11477.pdf?1750423521","publication_date":"2025-06-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"investment(s) that rendered the <span class=\"match\">licensee</span> non-compliant, that states the <span class=\"match\">licensee's</span> intention to file a petition for declaratory ruling or, alternatively, take remedial action to come into compliance within 30 days of the date the <span class=\"match\">licensee</span> learned of the non-compliant foreign interest(s). Second, the <span class=\"match\">licensee's</span> petition (or a letter notifying the relevant Bureaus and Offices that the non-compliance has been timely remedied) demonstrates that the <span class=\"match\">licensee's</span> non-compliance with the section 310(b)(4) benchmarks or the terms of the <span class=\"match\">licensee's</span> existing section 310(b)(4)"},{"title":"Review of Submarine Cable Landing License Rules and Procedures To Assess Evolving National Security, Law Enforcement, Foreign Policy, and Trade Policy Risks","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopted a Report and Order that updates the Commission's submarine cable licensing process and adopts rule changes to protect critical U.S. communications infrastructure against foreign adversary threats, specifically those posed by an entity that is owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary. The Report and Order adopts a requirement for certain licensees to file an annual report about the licensee, submarine cable system ownership, and submarine cable operations. The Report and Order adopts a one-time information collection for licensees to identify, among other things, how many entities currently own or operate submarine line terminal equipment (SLTEs) on existing licensed cable systems. The Report and Order also requires applicants and licensees to certify that they have created, updated, and implemented a cybersecurity and physical security risk management plan and requires applicants to certify that the submarine cable system will not use equipment or services identified on the Commission's Covered List. With respect to the circuit capacity data collection, the Report and Order adopts streamlined rules and eliminates the requirement for licensees to file a cable operator report about the capacity on a cable and clarify the types of capacity that need to be reported on an annual basis.","document_number":"2025-19658","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/27/2025-19658/review-of-submarine-cable-landing-license-rules-and-procedures-to-assess-evolving-national-security","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-10-27/pdf/2025-19658.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19658.pdf?1761309905","publication_date":"2025-10-27","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":"to obligate <span class=\"match\">licensees</span> to keep the Commission abreast of <span class=\"match\">changes</span> to important information such as the contact information of the <span class=\"match\">licensee</span> and other information that will enable the Commission to maintain accurate records regarding <span class=\"match\">licensees</span>. \n 7. With respect to the circuit capacity data collection, we streamline our rules and eliminate the requirement for <span class=\"match\">licensees</span> to file a Cable Operator Report about the capacity on a cable and clarify the types of capacity that need to be reported on an annual basis. Instead, we <span class=\"match\">require</span> <span class=\"match\">licensees</span> and common carriers"},{"title":"Categorical Exclusions From Environmental Review","type":"Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations for categorical exclusions for licensing, regulatory, and administrative actions that do not significantly affect the quality of the human environment. This final rule eliminates the need to prepare environmental assessments for such NRC actions. The final rule will not change any requirements for applicants or licensees.","document_number":"2026-06049","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/30/2026-06049/categorical-exclusions-from-environmental-review","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-30/pdf/2026-06049.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06049.pdf?1774615513","publication_date":"2026-03-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION","name":"Nuclear Regulatory Commission","id":383,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/nuclear-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/383","parent_id":null,"slug":"nuclear-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":" (vii) Issuance of or <span class=\"match\">changes</span> to guidance for the implementation of regulations in this chapter and other informational and procedural documents that do not impose any legal requirements; \n (viii) <span class=\"match\">Changes</span> to a person or organization's name, position, or title; \n (ix) Revisions that are editorial, corrective, or otherwise minor, including the updating of NRC-approved references, or <span class=\"match\">changes</span> to formatting of a document; \n (x) <span class=\"match\">Changes</span> to contact information; \n (xi) Personnel or managerial actions; \n (xii) Actions on or <span class=\"match\">changes</span> to requirements for decommissioning"},{"title":"Resolution Submissions Required for Covered Insured Depository Institutions","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The FDIC is seeking comment on a proposal to revise its regulations that require resolution submissions by insured depository institutions (IDIs) with at least $50 billion in total assets. The proposed rule would modify the current rule by raising and automatically updating the dollar threshold that determines the scope of applicability; reducing the requirements regarding the content of resolution submissions provided to the FDIC, with a focus on information that most directly supports the FDIC's resolution readiness in the event of material distress and failure of a covered IDI; and standardizing content requirements for covered IDIs. The proposed rule would also eliminate the FDIC's credibility assessment of submissions provided by IDIs, as well as expectations for capabilities testing under the current rule.","document_number":"2026-13191","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/30/2026-13191/resolution-submissions-required-for-covered-insured-depository-institutions","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-30/pdf/2026-13191.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13191.pdf?1782737120","publication_date":"2026-06-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION","name":"Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation","id":164,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-deposit-insurance-corporation","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/164","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-deposit-insurance-corporation"}],"excerpts":"most directly supports the FDIC's preparedness to execute a resolution. As part of these proposed <span class=\"match\">changes</span>, the FDIC is proposing to update the threshold determining whether an IDI is subject to the rule from $50 billion to $100 billion. This <span class=\"match\">change</span> will necessitate a <span class=\"match\">change</span> to the title of the information collection from, “Resolution Plans <span class=\"match\">Required</span> for Insured Depository Institutions With $50 Billion or More in Total Assets” to “Resolution Plans <span class=\"match\">Required</span> for Covered Insured Depository Institutions.” The proposed rule would also simplify resolution"},{"title":"NUREG: Issuance of Revised Subsequent License Renewal Guidance Documents","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing revised Subsequent License Renewal (SLR) Guidance Documents; which consists of NUREG-2191, \"Generic Aging Lessons Learned for Subsequent License Renewal (GALL-SLR) Report, Final Report,\" Revision 1, Volumes 1 and 2; NUREG-2192, \"Standard Review Plan for Review of Subsequent License Renewal Applications for Nuclear Power Plants (SRP-SLR), Final Report,\" Revision 1; and NUREG-2221, \"Technical Bases for Changes in the Subsequent License Renewal Guidance Documents, NUREG-2191, Revision 1, and NUREG-2192, Revision 1 (Technical Bases Document),\" Supplement 1. The GALL-SLR Report, Revision 1, and the SRP-SLR, Revision 1, provide revised guidance for nuclear power reactor licensees to the methods acceptable for the NRC staff to grant a subsequent license renewal in accordance with the license renewal regulations. The Technical Bases Document, Supplement 1, provides the associated technical bases of changes for the revisions.","document_number":"2025-13388","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/17/2025-13388/nureg-issuance-of-revised-subsequent-license-renewal-guidance-documents","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-17/pdf/2025-13388.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-13388.pdf?1752669911","publication_date":"2025-07-17","agencies":[{"raw_name":"NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION","name":"Nuclear Regulatory Commission","id":383,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/nuclear-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/383","parent_id":null,"slug":"nuclear-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"“Technical Bases for <span class=\"match\">Changes</span> in the Subsequent License Renewal Guidance Documents, NUREG-2191, Revision 1, and NUREG-2192, Revision 1 (Technical Bases Document),” Supplement 1. The GALL-SLR Report, Revision 1, and the SRP-SLR, Revision 1, provide revised guidance for nuclear power reactor <span class=\"match\">licensees</span> to the methods acceptable for the NRC staff to grant a subsequent license renewal in accordance with the license renewal regulations. The Technical Bases Document, Supplement 1, provides the associated technical bases of <span class=\"match\">changes</span> for the revisions. \n "},{"title":"University of Texas at Austin; Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory Training, Research, Isotopes, General Atomics Mark II Research Reactor; Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering renewal of Facility Operating License No. R-129, held by the University of Texas at Austin (UTA or the licensee), for the continued operation of its Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory (NETL) Training, Research, Isotopes, General Atomics (TRIGA) Mark II research reactor located in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. The NRC staff is issuing an environmental assessment (EA) and finding of no significant impact (FONSI) associated with the proposed action (i.e., renewal of the operating license).","document_number":"2026-04702","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/11/2026-04702/university-of-texas-at-austin-nuclear-engineering-teaching-laboratory-training-research-isotopes","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-11/pdf/2026-04702.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-04702.pdf?1773146706","publication_date":"2026-03-11","agencies":[{"raw_name":"NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION","name":"Nuclear Regulatory Commission","id":383,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/nuclear-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/383","parent_id":null,"slug":"nuclear-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"staff's safety <span class=\"match\">evaluation</span> and conclusion will be documented in a safety <span class=\"match\">evaluation</span> report that will be made publicly available. If the NRC concludes that the radiological consequences of the MHA are within 10 CFR part 20 dose limits, then the MHA and the proposed action would not have a significant impact with respect to the radiological consequences of the MHA. \n Conclusion—Radiological Impacts \n In the license renewal application, the <span class=\"match\">licensee</span> has not proposed any physical <span class=\"match\">changes</span> to the reactor facility design, or adverse <span class=\"match\">changes</span> to facility operating"},{"title":"Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2025","type":"Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending the licensing, inspection, special project, and annual fees charged to its applicants and licensees. These amendments are necessary to comply with the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act, which requires the NRC to recover, to the maximum extent practicable, approximately 100 percent of its annual budget, less certain amounts excluded from this fee recovery requirement. In addition, the NRC is making amendments to implement a reduced hourly rate for advanced nuclear reactor applicants and pre-applicants for certain activities as required by the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy Act of 2024.","document_number":"2025-11544","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/24/2025-11544/fee-schedules-fee-recovery-for-fiscal-year-2025","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-24/pdf/2025-11544.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-11544.pdf?1750682711","publication_date":"2025-06-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION","name":"Nuclear Regulatory Commission","id":383,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/nuclear-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/383","parent_id":null,"slug":"nuclear-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"certain types of <span class=\"match\">licensees</span> and do not apply to part 50 or part 52 <span class=\"match\">licensees</span>. 10 CFR 171.16(c) states “[a] <span class=\"match\">licensee</span> who is <span class=\"match\">required</span> to pay an annual fee under this section, in addition to 10 CFR part 72 licenses, may qualify as a small entity.” <span class=\"match\">Licensees</span> who are <span class=\"match\">required</span> to pay annual fees under 10 CFR 171.16 are 10 CFR part 30 (byproduct material), part 40 (source material), part 70 (special nuclear material), part 71 (packaging and transportation of radioactive material) and part 72 (independent storage of spent nuclear fuel) <span class=\"match\">licensees</span>. Part 50 and"},{"title":"Improving the Effectiveness of the Robocall Mitigation Database; CORES Registration System","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopts rules requiring Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD or Database) filers to take additional steps to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and currentness of submitted information. The rules also establish a base forfeiture of $10,000 for each violation for filers that submit false or inaccurate information to the Database, as well as a base forfeiture of $1,000 for failure to update information that has changed in the Database within 10 days. Further, the Wireline Competition Bureau is directed to establish a dedicated reporting mechanism for deficient filings in the Database, as well as to issue additional guidance and \"best practices\" for filers. Additionally, the Wireline Competition Bureau and Office of the Managing Director are directed to develop a two-factor (or more) authentication solution for accessing the Database.","document_number":"2026-00010","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/06/2026-00010/improving-the-effectiveness-of-the-robocall-mitigation-database-cores-registration-system","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-06/pdf/2026-00010.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-00010.pdf?1767620708","publication_date":"2026-01-06","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":"Commission should amend the Database filing form to <span class=\"match\">require</span> selection of a state or territory from a dropdown list to improve searchability, and USTelecom similarly requests that the search page include an entity's OCN to streamline a provider's <span class=\"match\">evaluation</span> of potential partners. We recognize the value of these and other potential <span class=\"match\">changes</span> to the Database. EPIC also suggests that we reject entries from being created when a filer does not enter all <span class=\"match\">required</span> basic information. However, the Database presently <span class=\"match\">requires</span> completion of all fields before submission"},{"title":"Integrated Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations that govern the land disposal of low-level radioactive waste to expand regulatory coverage to include certain transuranic wastes. The rule also introduces a new risk-informed framework for low-level waste disposal in which sites can develop waste acceptance criteria based on site-specific characteristics rather than using prescriptive limits. The proposed rule would allow for a graded approach: facilities that do not plan to accept significant quantities of long-lived radionuclides or Greater-Than-Class C waste will only need to meet a streamlined set of requirements, while those managing these waste streams must conduct technical assessments to ensure long- term safety. The proposed rule would also introduce new options for disposal of higher concentrations of waste, providing new alternatives for safe low-level waste management. These innovations support public health and environmental protection, as well as safe disposal of low- level radioactive waste, encourage operational efficiency, and offer greater flexibility for both current and future disposal facilities. In addition, the NRC is issuing draft implementing guidance for public comment.","document_number":"2026-13302","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/01/2026-13302/integrated-low-level-radioactive-waste-disposal","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-01/pdf/2026-13302.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13302.pdf?1782823519","publication_date":"2026-07-01","agencies":[{"raw_name":"NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION","name":"Nuclear Regulatory Commission","id":383,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/nuclear-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/383","parent_id":null,"slug":"nuclear-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"current requirements in §§ 61.27 and 61.28, existing <span class=\"match\">licensees</span> would be <span class=\"match\">required</span> to update their current technical analyses upon the next license renewal and site closure. <span class=\"match\">Licensees</span> would also be <span class=\"match\">required</span> to update their technical analyses before receiving new waste streams not analyzed in their current technical analyses, and as otherwise <span class=\"match\">required</span> by Agreement State regulations. \n \n For all the <span class=\"match\">required</span> updates during license renewal, site closure, or before receiving new waste streams, existing <span class=\"match\">licensees</span> who meet the criteria in 10 \n \n CFR 61.1(b) may"},{"title":"Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Regulatory Amendments","type":"Rule","abstract":"On July 7, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (\"SBA\" or \"Agency\") published a notice of proposed rulemaking (\"NPRM\" or \"proposed rule\") to revise the regulations for the Small Business Investment Company (\"SBIC\") program to modify or remove from the Code of Federal Regulations (\"CFR\") regulations that are obsolete, inefficient, or otherwise unnecessarily impede the licensing of small business investment companies (\"SBICs\") and to remove certain barriers to investments in critical mineral extraction and processing and designated critical technologies. This final rule implements proposed regulatory changes as modified to address comments SBA received.","document_number":"2025-24232","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/02/2025-24232/small-business-investment-company-sbic-regulatory-amendments","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-02/pdf/2025-24232.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-24232.pdf?1767188719","publication_date":"2026-01-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION","name":"Small Business Administration","id":468,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/small-business-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/468","parent_id":null,"slug":"small-business-administration"}],"excerpts":"Any applicants whose management team currently <span class=\"match\">manages</span> an active <span class=\"match\">Licensee</span> may submit a Subsequent Fund MAQ, provided that:\n \n (1) SBA retains discretion to <span class=\"match\">require</span> that such applicant submit the standard MAQ or request additional information if SBA is unable to properly <span class=\"match\">evaluate</span> an applicant under the factors <span class=\"match\">required</span> by the Act and described in 13 CFR 107.305; and \n (2) only those applicants meeting all of the criteria described in § 107.305(e) are entitled to an “Expedited Subsequent Fund <span class=\"match\">Evaluation</span> Process.” \n \n \n \n \n 7. Amend § 107.305 by revising"},{"title":"Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Announces Licensing and Coordination Procedures for the Space Launch Service","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB or Bureau) announces licensing and frequency coordination procedures and data requirements for Space Launch Service licensees seeking Commission authorization to perform non-Federal space launch operations in the 2,025-2,110 MHz, 2,200-2,290 MHz, and 2,360-2,395 MHz bands.","document_number":"2025-07643","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/02/2025-07643/wireless-telecommunications-bureau-announces-licensing-and-coordination-procedures-for-the-space","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-05-02/pdf/2025-07643.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-07643.pdf?1746103513","publication_date":"2025-05-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"information be included, as it does not directly relate to analysis of interference potential. Rather, we <span class=\"match\">require</span> a <span class=\"match\">licensee's</span> justification for larger bandwidths to include the details <span class=\"match\">required</span> in § 26.301 of the Commission's rules.\n \n B. Frequency Coordination \n \n Federal coordination is <span class=\"match\">required</span> in all three bands in the Space Launch Service. Specifically, the frequency coordinator is <span class=\"match\">required</span> to initiate coordination with NTIA by providing the <span class=\"match\">licensee's</span> launch site and station registrations with their corresponding technical and operational parameters"},{"title":"Spectrum Abundance for Weird Space Stuff","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or we) looks to bring spectrum abundance for emergent space activities. \"Emergent\" or \"emergent space operations\" are those spacecraft or commercial operations in space that use radio spectrum for control of, or communications with, a spacecraft, but which are not communications satellites. Currently there is an acute shortage of usable and readily accessible spectrum for telemetry, tracking and command (TT&C) functions that are essential for operating emergent spacecraft. Accordingly, this document seeks to clarify and expand the Commission's traditional regulatory classifications so that emergent space operations have more predictable access to spectrum. Additionally, this document proposes to add a secondary allocation for the Space Operation Service (SOS) in spectrum bands that could support emergent space activities, particularly in frequency bands allocated for non-Federal use that may be lightly used in certain geographic areas. This document also proposes to allow existing licensees to lease their spectrum to earth station licensees to provide SOS in connection with emergent spacecraft.","document_number":"2026-06865","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/09/2026-06865/spectrum-abundance-for-weird-space-stuff","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-09/pdf/2026-06865.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06865.pdf?1775652316","publication_date":"2026-04-09","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":"servicing, monitoring, or collaborating with a client spacecraft. Additionally, should <span class=\"match\">licensees</span> or grantees of U.S. market access engaged in spectrum piggybacking be <span class=\"match\">required</span> to provide the specific frequency information <span class=\"match\">required</span> by our rules to allow Space Bureau staff to confirm the operations are in conformance with the client's license or market access grant and ITU filings? Or would certification be sufficient? Similarly, should <span class=\"match\">licensees</span> or grantees be <span class=\"match\">required</span> to provide evidence of the other space station operator's consent to piggybacking operations"},{"title":"Modernizing Materials Licensing","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations for byproduct, source, and special nuclear material to modernize the NRC's materials licensing requirements. This proposed action is responsive to several executive orders and the NRC's mission to enable safe, efficient, and reliable licensing. These changes are deregulatory in nature and include streamlining the process for existing and certain new applicants to enable bringing power to the grid. Unnecessary regulations are being eliminated, and reporting and recordkeeping requirements are being changed. The NRC is proposing several other changes to clarify regulations that are confusing or ambiguous to make the overall licensing process more efficient. Finally, regulations governing the storage of radioactive material are being amended to accommodate new and advanced nuclear fuels.","document_number":"2026-12702","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/24/2026-12702/modernizing-materials-licensing","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-24/pdf/2026-12702.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12702.pdf?1782218718","publication_date":"2026-06-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION","name":"Nuclear Regulatory Commission","id":383,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/nuclear-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/383","parent_id":null,"slug":"nuclear-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"modified to specify that only site-specific <span class=\"match\">changes</span> initiated by the GL need to be <span class=\"match\">evaluated</span> utilizing the § 72.48 <span class=\"match\">change</span> process. GLs may accept CoC holder § 72.48 <span class=\"match\">changes</span> without re-performing the § 72.48 <span class=\"match\">evaluation</span> for themselves when there are no site-specific <span class=\"match\">changes</span> needed. Further, the rule would implement <span class=\"match\">changes</span> to the § 72.48 criterion, “method of <span class=\"match\">evaluation</span>,” to eliminate the need for license amendments for MOE <span class=\"match\">changes</span> that have low safety significance. \n The NRC is proposing to allow <span class=\"match\">changes</span> to the elements of an MOE that would result"},{"title":"Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Program","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This proposed rule would amend the regulation that provides for the issuance of annual licenses to import certain dairy articles under tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) as set forth in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. FAS proposes changes to make the regulation more user friendly through updated language and clarification of some provisions. Among other changes, the proposed rule would replace the section on license transfers, strengthen the suspension and revocation provisions, and move forward the surrender date to permit earlier reallocation of surrendered quantities.","document_number":"2026-04599","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/09/2026-04599/dairy-tariff-rate-quota-import-licensing-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-09/pdf/2026-04599.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-04599.pdf?1772804717","publication_date":"2026-03-09","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":"Foreign Agricultural Service","name":"Foreign Agricultural Service","id":202,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/foreign-agricultural-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/202","parent_id":12,"slug":"foreign-agricultural-service"}],"excerpts":"following is a summary of the proposed substantive <span class=\"match\">changes</span> to the current regulation: \n <span class=\"match\">Changes</span> Throughout the Subpart \n This rule proposes several <span class=\"match\">changes</span> throughout the subpart to update terminology and make the regulations more user friendly. These <span class=\"match\">changes</span> include directly addressing applicants and <span class=\"match\">licensees</span> using the term “you” rather than a “person” or “a <span class=\"match\">licensee</span>.” In addition, the rule would update all references to the former DAIRIES system to refer instead to its replacement, the Agriculture Trade License Administration System (ATLAS). \n \n Throughout"},{"title":"Monthly Notice; Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations","type":"Notice","abstract":"Pursuant to section 189a.(2) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing this regular monthly notice. The Act requires the Commission to publish notice of any amendments issued, or proposed to be issued, and grants the Commission the authority to issue and make immediately effective any amendment to an operating license or combined license, as applicable, upon a determination by the Commission that such amendment involves no significant hazards consideration (NSHC), notwithstanding the pendency before the Commission of a request for a hearing from any person.","document_number":"2026-09369","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/12/2026-09369/monthly-notice-applications-and-amendments-to-facility-operating-licenses-and-combined-licenses","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-12/pdf/2026-09369.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-09369.pdf?1778503531","publication_date":"2026-05-12","agencies":[{"raw_name":"NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION","name":"Nuclear Regulatory Commission","id":383,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/nuclear-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/383","parent_id":null,"slug":"nuclear-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"Condition for Operation] 3.0.3 to <span class=\"match\">Require</span> <span class=\"match\">Managing</span> Risk.” TSTF-585 revises Limiting Condition for Operation (LCO) 3.0.3 to <span class=\"match\">require</span> assessing and <span class=\"match\">managing</span> plant risk whenever LCO 3.0.3 is entered. If the risk assessment determines that continuing plant operation is acceptable and other conditions are satisfied, 24 hours from entry into LCO 3.0.3 is permitted to initiate a shutdown. Otherwise, initiation of the shutdown is <span class=\"match\">required</span> immediately. The proposed amendments also revise or add some Technical Specification <span class=\"match\">Required</span> Actions to direct other actions"},{"title":"Review of Submarine Cable Landing License Rules and Procedures To Assess Evolving National Security, Law Enforcement, Foreign Policy, and Trade Policy Risks","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) that proposes to prevent national security risks from current and potential foreign adversaries, while encouraging the use of trusted technology and measures to further accelerate the buildout of submarine cables. The FNPRM proposes a regulatory framework that would grant a blanket license to entities that own or operate Submarine Line Terminal Equipment (SLTEs), subject to certain exclusions and routine conditions, such as a tailored foreign adversary annual report. The FNPRM proposes new certifications and routine conditions related to foreign adversaries to further protect submarine cables from national security risks. The FNPRM also proposes an approach to expedite deployment of submarine cables that connect to the United States by presumptively excluding submarine cable applications from referral to the relevant Executive Branch agencies if they meet certain standards. The FNPRM seeks comment on requiring existing licensees to remove from their submarine cable system covered equipment or services, within a specified timeframe prior to the expiration of the license. The FNPRM also seeks comment on how the Commission can use its authority to incentivize and encourage the adoption and the use of trusted technologies produced and provided by the United States and its foreign allies.","document_number":"2025-19657","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/27/2025-19657/review-of-submarine-cable-landing-license-rules-and-procedures-to-assess-evolving-national-security","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-10-27/pdf/2025-19657.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19657.pdf?1761309905","publication_date":"2025-10-27","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":"verify that a <span class=\"match\">licensee</span> is in compliance with Commission rules and the terms of its license. We seek comment on this proposal and whether we should <span class=\"match\">require</span> a <span class=\"match\">licensee</span> to provide any additional information in such notification. \n 7. <span class=\"match\">Change</span> in Foreign Adversary Ownership \n \n 53. We seek comment on whether we should adopt a routine condition <span class=\"match\">requiring</span> cable landing <span class=\"match\">licensees</span> to submit a certification within thirty (30) days of any <span class=\"match\">changes</span> in the <span class=\"match\">licensee's</span> status (\n e.g., \n ownership, <span class=\"match\">change</span> in board seats, etc.) that results in the <span class=\"match\">licensee</span> becoming owned"},{"title":"Approval of the 2023 Edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and Code Cases, Revision 41","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations to incorporate by reference the 2023 Edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. This action is in accordance with the NRC's policy to periodically update the regulations to incorporate by reference new editions of the ASME Codes and is intended to maintain the safety of nuclear power plants and to make NRC activities more effective and efficient. The NRC also is proposing to amend its regulations to incorporate by reference proposed revisions of three regulatory guides, which would approve new, revised, and reaffirmed code cases published by the ASME. This proposed action would allow nuclear power plant licensees and applicants to use the code cases listed in these draft regulatory guides as voluntary alternatives to engineering standards for the construction, inservice inspection, and inservice testing of nuclear power plant components. This proposed rule also incorporates minor editorial corrections. The NRC is requesting comments on this proposed rule, on the draft versions of three regulatory guides, and the draft version of an additional regulatory guide which will not be incorporated by reference.","document_number":"2026-03993","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/27/2026-03993/approval-of-the-2023-edition-of-the-american-society-of-mechanical-engineers-boiler-and-pressure","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-27/pdf/2026-03993.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-03993.pdf?1772113519","publication_date":"2026-02-27","agencies":[{"raw_name":"NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION","name":"Nuclear Regulatory Commission","id":383,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/nuclear-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/383","parent_id":null,"slug":"nuclear-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"55a(b)(2)(xlviii) Section XI Condition: Analytical <span class=\"match\">Evaluations</span> of Degradation \n The NRC proposes to revise § 50.55a(b)(2)(xlviii) to extend the applicability of the condition through the latest edition of the ASME BPV Code, Section XI, incorporated by reference in paragraph (a)(1)(ii), and make an editorial correction. This condition <span class=\"match\">requires</span> that <span class=\"match\">licensees</span> submit to the NRC analytical <span class=\"match\">evaluations</span> performed under ASME BPV Code, Section XI, IWB-3132.3 and IWC-3122.3. The original requirements to submit these <span class=\"match\">evaluations</span> previously resided in ASME BPV Code, Section"},{"title":"Monthly Notice; Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations","type":"Notice","abstract":"Pursuant to section 189a.(2) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing this regular monthly notice. The Act requires the Commission to publish notice of any amendments issued, or proposed to be issued, and grants the Commission the authority to issue and make immediately effective any amendment to an operating license or combined license, as applicable, upon a determination by the Commission that such amendment involves no significant hazards consideration (NSHC), notwithstanding the pendency before the Commission of a request for a hearing from any person.","document_number":"2026-07158","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/14/2026-07158/monthly-notice-applications-and-amendments-to-facility-operating-licenses-and-combined-licenses","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-14/pdf/2026-07158.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-07158.pdf?1776084313","publication_date":"2026-04-14","agencies":[{"raw_name":"NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION","name":"Nuclear Regulatory Commission","id":383,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/nuclear-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/383","parent_id":null,"slug":"nuclear-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"Traveler 585 (TSTF-585), “Revise LCO 3.0.3 to <span class=\"match\">Require</span> <span class=\"match\">Managing</span> Risk.” TSTF-585 revises Limiting Condition for Operation (LCO) 3.0.3 to <span class=\"match\">require</span> assessing and <span class=\"match\">managing</span> plant risk whenever LCO 3.0.3 is entered. If the risk assessment determines that continuing plant operation is acceptable and other conditions are satisfied, 24-hours from entry into LCO 3.0.3 is permitted to initiate a shutdown. Otherwise, initiation of the shutdown is <span class=\"match\">required</span> immediately. The proposed amendment also revises or adds some TS <span class=\"match\">Required</span> Actions to direct other actions instead"}]}