{"description":"Documents matching 'responsible entity evaluate equipment vendors'","count":3550,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=responsible+entity+evaluate+equipment+vendors&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Supply Chain Risk Management Reliability Standards Revisions; Equipment and Services Produced or Provided by Certain Entities Identified as Risks to National Security","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) directs the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the Commission-certified Electric Reliability Organization, to develop new or modified Reliability Standards that address the sufficiency of responsible entities' supply chain risk management plans related to the identification of and response to supply chain risks. Further, the Commission directs NERC to develop modifications related to supply chain protections for protected cyber assets. This final action also terminates a related notice of inquiry.","document_number":"2025-18394","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/23/2025-18394/supply-chain-risk-management-reliability-standards-revisions-equipment-and-services-produced-or","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-23/pdf/2025-18394.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-18394.pdf?1758545114","publication_date":"2025-09-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"Standards that establish a maximum time frame between when a <span class=\"match\">responsible</span> <span class=\"match\">entity</span> performs its initial <span class=\"match\">vendor</span> and <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> risk assessment during the procurement process and when it deploys the <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>. If a <span class=\"match\">responsible</span> <span class=\"match\">entity</span> does not deploy the <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> or software within the specified time limit, the new or modified Reliability Standard should require <span class=\"match\">responsible</span> <span class=\"match\">entities</span> to perform an updated risk assessment prior to deployment. \n 2. Assessment of Supply Chain Risks and Validation of <span class=\"match\">Vendor</span> Information \n \n 33. In the NOPR, the Commission proposed"},{"title":"Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) clarifies that rules prohibiting authorization of covered equipment include modular transmitters and adopts a prohibition on authorization of devices that include modular transmitters that are covered equipment. The Commission also adopts a procedure to limit previously granted authorizations of covered equipment to prohibit the continued importation and marketing of such equipment. It further discusses the broad scope of the prohibition on authorization of equipment identified on the Covered List by clarifying the term \"produced by\" as used in the Commission's rules concerning covered equipment and clarifying the prohibition on modification to previously authorized covered equipment.","document_number":"2025-21001","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/25/2025-21001/protecting-against-national-security-threats-to-the-communications-supply-chain-through-the","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-11-25/pdf/2025-21001.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-21001.pdf?1763991936","publication_date":"2025-11-25","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":"standalone <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> would be prohibited from authorization. Because this communications <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> is covered <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>, preventing authorization of <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> that includes this covered <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> is necessary and appropriate, and consistent with the Commission's authority under the Act, the Secure Networks Act, and the Secure <span class=\"match\">Equipment</span> Act to prohibit authorization of <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> that poses an unacceptable risk to national security, and covered <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> more specifically. That is, the Commission concludes that granting an authorization for <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> that"},{"title":"Supply Chain Risk Management Reliability Standards","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) proposes to direct the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, the Commission-certified Electric Reliability Organization, to develop and submit for Commission approval new or modified Reliability Standards that address the: sufficiency of responsible entities' supply chain risk management plans related to the identification of, assessment of, and response to supply chain risks, and applicability of Reliability Standards' supply chain protections to protected cyber assets.","document_number":"2024-22230","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/01/2024-22230/supply-chain-risk-management-reliability-standards","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-01/pdf/2024-22230.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-22230.pdf?1727700322","publication_date":"2024-10-01","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","name":"Federal Energy Regulatory Commission","id":167,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-energy-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/167","parent_id":136,"slug":"federal-energy-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"information the <span class=\"match\">entity</span> is using to identify and assess risks is accurate. In the absence of a self-attestation and supporting documentation provided by a <span class=\"match\">vendor</span> to the <span class=\"match\">responsible</span> <span class=\"match\">entity</span>, the <span class=\"match\">responsible</span> <span class=\"match\">entity</span> could instead accept an independent third-party certification that an assessment was conducted by a qualified auditor, assessor, or other reputable third-party addressing all risk questions posed by the <span class=\"match\">responsible</span> <span class=\"match\">entity</span>. \n 37. We are concerned that a <span class=\"match\">responsible</span> <span class=\"match\">entity's</span> failure to take any steps to validate a <span class=\"match\">vendor's</span> information could"},{"title":"Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records","type":"Notice","abstract":"As required by the Privacy Act of 1974, notice is hereby given that VA is modifying the system of records titled \"VHA Corporate Data Warehouses-VA\" (172VA10). This system is used for clinical decision support, mobile applications presenting patient data, and statistical analysis to produce various management, workload tracking, and follow- up reports. It is also used to track and evaluate the ordering and delivery of equipment, services, and patient care; track the planning, distribution, and utilization of resources; monitor the performance of Veterans Integrated Service Networks; and allocate clinical and administrative support to patient medical care.","document_number":"2025-17710","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/15/2025-17710/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-15/pdf/2025-17710.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-17710.pdf?1757681108","publication_date":"2025-09-15","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS","name":"Veterans Affairs Department","id":520,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/veterans-affairs-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/520","parent_id":null,"slug":"veterans-affairs-department"}],"excerpts":"22. \n Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Coordination, <span class=\"match\">Evaluation</span> of Federal Programs: \n To OMB for the performance of its statutory responsibilities for <span class=\"match\">evaluating</span> Federal programs.\n \n \n 23.\n DoD: \n To DoD for joint ventures between the two Departments to promote improved patient care, better health care resource utilization, and formal research studies.\n \n \n 24. \n Data Breach Response and Remediation, for Another Federal Agency: \n To another Federal agency or Federal <span class=\"match\">entity</span>, when VA determines that information from this system of records"},{"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":"cable system will not use covered <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> or services (\n i.e., \n the <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> or services identified on the Covered List). We require existing licensees to certify that they will not add covered <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> or services to their submarine cable system under the license in two scenarios, as described below. We further require licensees to disclose information about the covered <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> or services in their submarine cable system as part of the one-time information collection adopted today. We find that such <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> and services have been deemed to"},{"title":"Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Cardiovascular Disorders","type":"Rule","abstract":"We are revising the criteria in the Listing of Impairments (listings) that we use to evaluate claims involving cardiovascular disorders in adults and children under titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act (Act). The revisions reflect our adjudicative experience, advances in medical knowledge, and comments we received from the public in response to a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).","document_number":"2026-13420","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/02/2026-13420/revised-medical-criteria-for-evaluating-cardiovascular-disorders","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-02/pdf/2026-13420.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13420.pdf?1782909921","publication_date":"2026-07-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"Social Security Administration","name":"Social Security Administration","id":470,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/social-security-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/470","parent_id":null,"slug":"social-security-administration"}],"excerpts":"(f) Some variations of double outlet right ventricle. \n \n 4. \n How do we <span class=\"match\">evaluate</span> conditions associated with congenital heart disease? \n \n a. We <span class=\"match\">evaluate</span> congenital heart disease that results in chronic heart failure with evidence of ventricular dysfunction or in recurrent arrhythmias under 4.02 or 4.05, respectively. Otherwise, we <span class=\"match\">evaluate</span> your impairment under 4.06. \n b. We <span class=\"match\">evaluate</span> pulmonary hypertension due to congenital heart disease under 4.06B or 4.06C. We <span class=\"match\">evaluate</span> pulmonary hypertension not due to congenital heart disease under the listings"},{"title":"Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) stablishes the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program (Pilot or Pilot Program). The Pilot Program will enable the Commission to evaluate the impact that using Universal Service Fund (USF or Fund) support for eligible cybersecurity services and equipment will have on protecting school and library broadband networks and data. In so doing, the Commission seeks to address the apparent needs of schools and libraries for additional support for cybersecurity services and equipment, while evaluating the impact that providing that support would have on the USF.","document_number":"2024-15866","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/07/30/2024-15866/schools-and-libraries-cybersecurity-pilot-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-07-30/pdf/2024-15866.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-15866.pdf?1722257112","publication_date":"2024-07-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"Cybersecurity Pilot Program (Pilot or Pilot Program). The Pilot Program will enable the Commission to <span class=\"match\">evaluate</span> the impact that using Universal Service Fund (USF or Fund) support for eligible cybersecurity services and <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> will have on protecting school and library broadband networks and data. In so doing, the Commission seeks to address the apparent needs of schools and libraries for additional support for cybersecurity services and <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>, while <span class=\"match\">evaluating</span> the impact that providing that support would have on the USF. \n \n \n DATES: \n \n Effective August"},{"title":"Uniform Allowances","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing a direct final rule to raise the maximum annual uniform allowance and the maximum allowable cost payable by the agency for furnishing uniforms from $800 to $1,500, amend the purpose of the subpart and the definition of \"uniform,\" and ensure agencies maintain policies for administering uniform allowance programs. This document also provides guidance on appropriate and inappropriate uses of the allowance, distinguishes uniforms from personal protective equipment, and makes technical edits to improve transparency, accountability, and usability.","document_number":"2026-07245","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/14/2026-07245/uniform-allowances","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-14/pdf/2026-07245.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-07245.pdf?1776084325","publication_date":"2026-04-14","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT","name":"Personnel Management Office","id":406,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/personnel-management-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/406","parent_id":null,"slug":"personnel-management-office"}],"excerpts":"components further shows that agency-reported average costs for key items—such as long-sleeve shirts, belts, uniform jackets, and duty footwear—often exceed the lowest <span class=\"match\">vendor</span> prices available nationally. For example, agencies reported an average October 2024 boot cost of $156.74, which rises to $163.26 after PPI adjustment with <span class=\"match\">vendor</span> prices that ranged from approximately $70 to $200. While <span class=\"match\">vendor</span> prices show a wide range, agency-reported averages consistently reflect garments that meet specific durability, safety, and compliance requirements rather than"},{"title":"Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the HH Value-Based Purchasing Expanded Model; Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program Updates; DMEPOS Accreditation Requirements; Provider Enrollment; and Other Medicare and Medicaid Policies","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule sets forth routine updates to the Medicare home health payment rates in accordance with existing statutory and regulatory requirements. In addition, this final rule finalizes permanent and temporary behavior adjustments and recalibrates the case- mix weights and update the functional impairment levels; comorbidity subgroups; and low-utilization payment adjustment (LUPA) thresholds for CY 2026. This final rule also finalizes changes to the face-to-face encounter policy and changes to the Home Health Quality Reporting Program (HH QRP) and the expanded Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model requirements. In addition, it updates the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program (CBP). Lastly it finalizes: a technical change to the HH conditions of participation; updates to DMEPOS supplier conditions of payment; updates to provider and supplier enrollment requirements; and changes to DMEPOS accreditation requirements.","document_number":"2025-21767","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/02/2025-21767/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-calendar-year-2026-home-health-prospective-payment-system-hh-pps-rate","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-02/pdf/2025-21767.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-21767.pdf?1764364516","publication_date":"2025-12-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"},{"raw_name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","id":45,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/45","parent_id":221,"slug":"centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services"}],"excerpts":"bidding <span class=\"match\">entities</span> in this example, 9 were new bidding <span class=\"match\">entities</span> and the policy for new bidding <span class=\"match\">entities</span> is to count their capacity as zero, meaning they were not needed to meet demand. An additional 13 bidding <span class=\"match\">entities</span> did not indicate that they could expand their capacity beyond historic levels if awarded a contract. Removing 22 bidding <span class=\"match\">entities</span> from the list of winning range suppliers (the nine new bidding <span class=\"match\">entities</span> and the 13 bidding <span class=\"match\">entities</span> that indicated they could not expand their capacity) coincidentally leaves 14 bidding <span class=\"match\">entities</span> in the winning"},{"title":"Promoting Fair and Open Competitive Bidding in the E-Rate Program; Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) takes action to reinforce the success and integrity of the E-Rate program by establishing a competitive bidding portal and document repository to strengthen the E-Rate program's competitive bidding rules as well as other actions to simplify and streamline program processes and procedures for E-Rate participants. In addition, the Commission adopts changes to streamline and simplify the E-Rate program while maintaining the integrity of the program and grant an Order on Reconsideration. These actions will provide greater transparency into the applicants' competitive bidding and bid evaluation and selection processes, and protect the program against waste, fraud, and abuse.","document_number":"2026-10011","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/19/2026-10011/promoting-fair-and-open-competitive-bidding-in-the-e-rate-program-schools-and-libraries-universal","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-19/pdf/2026-10011.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10011.pdf?1779108315","publication_date":"2026-05-19","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":"inclusion of ineligible E-Rate <span class=\"match\">entities</span> into its procurement, which may impact the bid <span class=\"match\">evaluation</span> process for eligible <span class=\"match\">entities</span>. However, requiring the bids, questions about the RFP and FCC Form 470, walkthroughs with <span class=\"match\">vendors</span>, and bid/<span class=\"match\">vendor</span> <span class=\"match\">evaluation</span> documentation related to the E-Rate supported contract to be uploaded should not interfere with a procurement that includes ineligible <span class=\"match\">entities</span>. We are not changing the requirements of the Commission's competitive bidding rules and the rules that apply to ineligible <span class=\"match\">entities</span> remain in place. Overall, we"},{"title":"Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs for Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, State Medicaid Agencies, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Agencies and CHIP Managed Care Entities, and Issuers of Qualified Health Plans on the Federally-Facilitated Exchanges","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"These proposals are intended to improve the electronic exchange of health care data and streamline processes related to prior authorization by increasing the interoperability of systems used across the health care industry. We are proposing new requirements for Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations, state Medicaid fee-for-service (FFS) programs, state Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) FFS programs, Medicaid managed care plans, CHIP managed care entities, and Qualified Health Plan (QHP) issuers on the Federally-facilitated Exchanges (FFEs), including issuers that offer small group market QHPs on the Federally-facilitated Small Business Health Options Program (FF- SHOP) Exchanges (hereinafter referred to as \"small group market QHP issuers on the FF-SHOPs\") (collectively \"impacted payers\"), to make available electronic prior authorization for drugs. We are also proposing to extend many existing interoperability requirements for the prior authorization of non-drug items and services to include prior authorizations for drugs to further reduce patient and provider burden. We are also proposing to require impacted payers to report their application programming interfaces (API) endpoints and related information for the Patient Access, Provider Directory, Provider Access, Payer-to-Payer, and Prior Authorization APIs to CMS. To help assess the impact of our policies, we are proposing to collect API usage metrics. In addition, we are proposing to apply the existing interoperability requirements to small group market QHP issuers on the FF-SHOPs as impacted payers. To improve impacted payers' ability to exchange health information while continuing CMS's drive toward interoperability, we are proposing to require certain Health Level Seven (HL7[supreg]) Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR[supreg]) implementation guides (IGs) that are currently recommended. In addition, HHS is proposing to adopt the HL7 FHIR base standard and certain associated specifications and IGs as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (hereinafter referred to as \"HIPAA\") (Pub. L. 104-191, enacted Aug. 21, 1996) standards for dental, professional, and institutional \"referral certification and authorization\" transactions and \"eligibility for a health plan\" transactions associated with prior authorization. We are proposing to add a definition for \"failure to report,\" which would allow CMS to impose a civil monetary penalty (CMP) on applicable manufacturers or applicable group purchasing organizations (GPOs) if those entities fail to grant CMS timely access to documents for the purposes of an audit. Finally, ONC is using this rulemaking to propose to adopt updated versions of certain health information technology (health IT) standards and specifications for HHS use, such as CMS's interoperability requirements, to support a more robust health IT infrastructure.","document_number":"2026-07205","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/14/2026-07205/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act-interoperability-standards","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-14/pdf/2026-07205.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-07205.pdf?1775852111","publication_date":"2026-04-14","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"},{"raw_name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","id":45,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/45","parent_id":221,"slug":"centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Secretary"}],"excerpts":"technology in <span class=\"match\">evaluating</span> and applying step therapy criteria and how payers <span class=\"match\">evaluate</span> and honor step therapy criteria from other payers. \n Prior authorization requirements for laboratory tests and DMEPOS items have emerged, in some instances, as a barrier to care and coverage that impacts both patients and providers. The primary issues associated with prior authorization for laboratory tests and DMEPOS items are coordination between providers and laboratories or DMEPOS suppliers and the length of time approval takes for tests and <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>. We are soliciting"},{"title":"Availability of Motus, FMCSA's New Registration System","type":"Notice","abstract":"FMCSA is announcing a new, online registration system, and explaining how use of this new system will satisfy current statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to the Unified Registration System (URS). The new system, called Motus, derives its name from the Latin word for \"movement,\" \"motion,\" or \"progress\" and will simplify the registration process, streamline identification, improve the user experience, and incorporate enhanced verification tools. FMCSA intends to introduce Motus in phases. Phase I was released on December 8, 2025, and allows supporting companies, which include blanket companies (Form BOC-3 filers), financial responsibility filers (such as insurance/surety companies and other financial institutions), and transportation service providers (those who assist motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and other entities that are required to register with FMCSA) to create an account in the new registration system. In Phase II, planned for the second quarter of 2026, Motus will become available to all regulated entities. The system will satisfy the statutory mandate for a unified registration system and FMCSA will sunset the current URS used for new applications for USDOT Numbers and Operating Authority, registration components of the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) and the former Interstate Commerce Commission Licensing and Insurance system, established in 1994.","document_number":"2026-08334","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/29/2026-08334/availability-of-motus-fmcsas-new-registration-system","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-29/pdf/2026-08334.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08334.pdf?1777380321","publication_date":"2026-04-29","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration","name":"Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration","id":181,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-motor-carrier-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/181","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-motor-carrier-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"FMCSA and the States use registration information collected to monitor the regulatory and statutory compliance of motor carriers, freight forwarders, brokers, and other <span class=\"match\">entities</span>. Registering motor carriers is essential to being able to identify carriers so that their safety performance can be monitored and <span class=\"match\">evaluated</span>. The data makes it possible to link individual trucks to the <span class=\"match\">responsible</span> motor carrier, thus implementing the mandate under 49 U.S.C. 31136(a)(1) to ensure that commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) are maintained and operated safely. In general"},{"title":"Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants for Fiscal Year 2025","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Rural Utilities Service (RUS or the Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), announces the acceptance of applications under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grant program for fiscal year (FY) 2025, subject to the availability of funding. This notice is being issued prior to passage of a FY 2025 Appropriations Act in order to allow applicants sufficient time to leverage financing, prepare and submit their applications, and give the Agency time to process applications within FY 2025. Based on FY 2024 appropriated funding, the Agency estimates that approximately $40 million will be available for FY 2025. Successful applications will be selected by the Agency for funding and subsequently awarded to the extent that funding may ultimately be made available through appropriations. All applicants are responsible for any expenses incurred in developing their applications.","document_number":"2024-30465","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/06/2024-30465/notice-of-funding-opportunity-for-the-distance-learning-and-telemedicine-grants-for-fiscal-year-2025","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-06/pdf/2024-30465.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-30465.pdf?1735911913","publication_date":"2025-01-06","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE","name":"Agriculture Department","id":12,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/agriculture-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/12","parent_id":null,"slug":"agriculture-department"},{"raw_name":"Rural Utilities Service","name":"Rural Utilities Service","id":460,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/rural-utilities-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/460","parent_id":12,"slug":"rural-utilities-service"}],"excerpts":"of applications submitted in the past determined that <span class=\"match\">vendor</span>-donated matches did not have value without a required subsequent purchase of <span class=\"match\">vendor</span> <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> or licenses with grant funds. For example, in many grant applications, software licenses were donated in satisfaction of the matching requirement. However, such licenses only worked with, and thus only had value with, the same <span class=\"match\">vendor's</span> <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>. Additionally, by side agreement, grant applicants were required to purchase the <span class=\"match\">vendor's</span> <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> once the grant was made with grant funds. The Agency"},{"title":"Facilitating Implementation of Next Generation 911 Services (NG911); Improving 911 Reliability","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (the FCC or Commission) adopts rules to ensure that emerging Next Generation 911 (NG911) networks are reliable and interoperable. NG911 is replacing legacy 911 technology across the country with internet Protocol (IP)- based infrastructure that will support new 911 capabilities, including text, video, and data. However, for NG911 to be fully effective, NG911 networks must be designed to safeguard the reliability of critical components and support the interoperability needed to seamlessly transfer 911 calls and data from one network to another. The rules require entities essential to delivering emergency calls in the NG911 environment to implement common sense measures to safeguard the reliability of NG911 networks and reduce the risk of 911 outages, and require certain entities to report on their support for NG911 interoperability. The rules also eliminate unnecessary and burdensome legacy rules to increase flexibility and encourage technical innovation to make NG911 services reliable, interoperable, and accessible to all.","document_number":"2026-13998","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/10/2026-13998/facilitating-implementation-of-next-generation-911-services-ng911-improving-911-reliability","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-10/pdf/2026-13998.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13998.pdf?1783601118","publication_date":"2026-07-10","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"extending the scope of the CSP requirements to <span class=\"match\">entities</span> that contract with OSPs creates a substantial new regulatory burden without a corresponding benefit to 911 systems.\n 107 \n \n We disagree. It is reasonable to assume that OSPs already consider, when selecting transport and aggregation <span class=\"match\">vendors</span>, whether those <span class=\"match\">vendors</span> have implemented reasonable reliability measures in order to support their 911 transmission obligations.\n 108 \n \n Today, we add an additional level of assurance for OSPs if they select an <span class=\"match\">entity</span> providing major IP transport or IP 911 traffic"},{"title":"Promoting Technological Solutions To Combat Contraband Wireless Device Use in Correctional Facilities","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) seeks comment on proposals that would enhance public safety by removing regulatory barriers to the deployment and viability of existing and developing technologies that combat contraband wireless device use in correctional facilities. This document seeks comment on a proposed framework to authorize, for the first time, non-federal operation of radio frequency (RF) jamming solutions in correctional facilities. The Commission seeks to foster a collaborative environment among key stakeholders, including departments of correction, solutions providers, wireless providers, public safety and 911 entities, to explore an expanded range of solutions to a shared problem.","document_number":"2025-21325","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/26/2025-21325/promoting-technological-solutions-to-combat-contraband-wireless-device-use-in-correctional","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-11-26/pdf/2025-21325.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-21325.pdf?1764078345","publication_date":"2025-11-26","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":"solutions in the relevant bands. \n 3. Transmitters Used To Enable Jamming Solutions \n a. Part 2 <span class=\"match\">Equipment</span> Authorization \n 82. We propose to apply our current procedures to eligible <span class=\"match\">entities</span> for <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> certification regarding <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> to be used as part of a jamming solution in correctional facilities. Specifically, we propose to require <span class=\"match\">entities</span> to comply with existing part 2, subpart J, <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> authorization procedures for certification of <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> used as part of a jamming solution that would be authorized for operation pursuant to our part"},{"title":"Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the HH Value-Based Purchasing Expanded Model; Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program Updates; DMEPOS Accreditation Requirements; Provider Enrollment; and Other Medicare and Medicaid Policies","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This proposed rule would set forth routine updates to the Medicare home health payment rates in accordance with existing statutory and regulatory requirements. In addition, this proposed rule proposes permanent and temporary behavior adjustments and proposes to recalibrate the case-mix weights and update the functional impairment levels; comorbidity subgroups; and low-utilization payment adjustment (LUPA) thresholds for CY 2026. Lastly, this proposed rule proposes policy changes to the face-to-face encounter policy. It also proposes changes to the Home Health Quality Reporting Program (HH QRP) and the expanded Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model requirements. In addition, it would update the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program (CBP). Lastly it proposes: a technical change to the HH conditions of participation; updates to DMEPOS supplier conditions of payment; updates to provider and supplier enrollment requirements; and changes to DMEPOS accreditation requirements.","document_number":"2025-12347","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/02/2025-12347/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-calendar-year-2026-home-health-prospective-payment-system-hh-pps-rate","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-02/pdf/2025-12347.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-12347.pdf?1751314517","publication_date":"2025-07-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"},{"raw_name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","id":45,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/45","parent_id":221,"slug":"centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services"}],"excerpts":"bidding <span class=\"match\">entities</span> in this example, 9 were new bidding <span class=\"match\">entities</span> and the policy for new bidding <span class=\"match\">entities</span> is to count their capacity as zero, meaning they were not needed to meet demand. An additional 13 bidding <span class=\"match\">entities</span> did not indicate that they could expand their capacity beyond historic levels if awarded a contract. Removing 22 bidding <span class=\"match\">entities</span> from the list of winning range suppliers (the nine new bidding <span class=\"match\">entities</span> and the 13 bidding <span class=\"match\">entities</span> that indicated they could not expand their capacity) coincidentally leaves 14 bidding <span class=\"match\">entities</span> in the winning"},{"title":"Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Department of Justice (\"Department\") issues its final rule revising the regulation implementing title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (\"ADA\") to establish specific requirements, including the adoption of specific technical standards, for making accessible the services, programs, and activities offered by State and local government entities to the public through the web and mobile applications (\"apps\").","document_number":"2024-07758","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/24/2024-07758/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-disability-accessibility-of-web-information-and-services-of-state","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-04-24/pdf/2024-07758.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-07758.pdf?1713876314","publication_date":"2024-04-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"}],"excerpts":"gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/How-to-Comply-with-the-RFA-WEB.pdf \n [\n https://perma.cc/PWL9-ZTW6 \n ].\n \n \n \n The Department calculated both costs and benefits to small government <span class=\"match\">entities</span> as part of its FRFA. The Department also compared costs to revenues for small government <span class=\"match\">entities</span> to <span class=\"match\">evaluate</span> the economic impact to these small government <span class=\"match\">entities</span>. The costs for each small government <span class=\"match\">entity</span> type and size are generally estimated to be below 1 percent of revenues (the one exception is small independent community colleges, for which the cost-to-revenue ratio"},{"title":"National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Chemical Manufacturing Area Sources Technology Review","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the Chemical Manufacturing Area Source (CMAS) categories pursuant to a technology review under Clean Air Act (CAA) section 112(d)(6). Specifically, the EPA is finalizing new leak detection and repair (LDAR) requirements for equipment leaks and heat exchange systems in organic hazardous air pollutant (HAP) service. In addition, the EPA is taking final action to add standards for pressure relief devices (PRDs) and pressure vessels; require electronic reporting for notification of compliance status (NOCS), performance test reports, and periodic reports; and require continuous performance testing of non-flare air pollution control devices (APCD). The EPA is not finalizing the proposed area source category for chemical manufacturing with ethylene oxide (EtO) or related standards at this time.","document_number":"2026-06304","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/01/2026-06304/national-emission-standards-for-hazardous-air-pollutants-chemical-manufacturing-area-sources","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-01/pdf/2026-06304.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06304.pdf?1774961115","publication_date":"2026-04-01","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"the EAV is $6.2 million.\n \n \n This final action impacts 55 small <span class=\"match\">entities</span>, which own a total of 61 CMAS facilities. The EPA <span class=\"match\">evaluates</span> economic impacts of rulemakings on small <span class=\"match\">entities</span> by examining total annual cost estimates compared to the annual revenues of the companies (\n i.e., \n <span class=\"match\">entities</span>) that are the ultimate owners of the facilities affected by the rule. The EPA estimates cost-to-sales ratios, which are the total annual costs estimated for each <span class=\"match\">entity</span> divided by the <span class=\"match\">entity's</span> annual revenues. This ratio provides a measure of the direct economic"},{"title":"Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Spatial Fisheries Management; Amendment 15 to the 2006 Consolidated Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule implements Amendment 15 to the 2006 Consolidated Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan (HMS FMP) (Amendment 15). This final action modifies the timing of the Mid-Atlantic shark closed area, modifies the boundaries of the Charleston Bump and East Florida Coast closed areas to create low- and/ or high-bycatch-risk areas, and maintains the current boundaries and timing of the DeSoto Canyon closed area. This action also establishes a process to collect data from all the spatial management areas and review that data as needed and on a regular basis, while also renaming the closed areas to more closely reflect their intended uses. This rule does not implement a fleet-wide requirement for vessel owners to pay for electronic monitoring sampling costs as proposed but requires pelagic longline vessel owners to pay for the electronic monitoring sampling costs if their vessels choose to fish within the low-bycatch- risk areas of the Charleston Bump and East Florida Coast spatial management areas. This final action directly affects bottom and pelagic longline fishermen who hold Atlantic HMS fishing permits.","document_number":"2026-04256","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/04/2026-04256/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-spatial-fisheries-management-amendment-15-to-the-2006-consolidated","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-04/pdf/2026-04256.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-04256.pdf?1772545518","publication_date":"2026-03-04","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":"described above, data transmittal, and <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> and <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> maintenance and upkeep. At this time, vessel owners that choose to select an EM <span class=\"match\">vendor</span> that is different from the EM <span class=\"match\">vendor</span> that NMFS uses for the fleet-wide EM Program may need to purchase additional cameras or other <span class=\"match\">equipment</span>, if different cameras or <span class=\"match\">equipment</span> are required by their EM <span class=\"match\">vendor</span>. The final rule refers to approved <span class=\"match\">vendors</span> as “certified” (\n see \n § 635.9(h)(2)(ii)-(iv), (3)).\n \n \n Paragraph § 635.9(h)(3)(ii) acknowledges that a certified EM <span class=\"match\">vendor</span> may determine that a part of, or"},{"title":"Prediction Markets; Public Interest Determinations","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission or CFTC) is proposing amendments to its rules concerning event contract derivatives. The markets for these event contracts are commonly referred to as \"prediction markets.\" In particular, the Commission is proposing amendments to further specify the types of event contracts that may be subject to a determination that they are contrary to the public interest, such that they may not be listed for trading or accepted for clearing on or through a CFTC-registered entity, as provided in the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA). The proposed amendments set out factors the Commission would apply in that determination and conform the process by which the determination would be made to the CEA. The Commission also is proposing amendments to the procedure for the Commission's determination to enhance clarity and organization, as well as a definition of the term \"gaming\" and a rule regarding when event contracts \"involve\" an underlying activity.","document_number":"2026-11854","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/12/2026-11854/prediction-markets-public-interest-determinations","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-12/pdf/2026-11854.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-11854.pdf?1781181917","publication_date":"2026-06-12","agencies":[{"raw_name":"COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION","name":"Commodity Futures Trading Commission","id":77,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commodity-futures-trading-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/77","parent_id":null,"slug":"commodity-futures-trading-commission"}],"excerpts":"of small <span class=\"match\">entities</span> and, if so, provide a regulatory flexibility analysis with respect to such impact.\n 286 \n \n The Commission has previously established certain definitions of “small <span class=\"match\">entities</span>” to be used by the Commission in <span class=\"match\">evaluating</span> the impact of its regulations on small <span class=\"match\">entities</span> in accordance with the RFA.\n 287 \n \n The amendments to part 40 set forth herein impact DCMs and SEFs. The Commission has previously determined that DCMs are not small <span class=\"match\">entities</span> for purposes of the RFA.\n 288 \n \n As the Commission explained in its Small <span class=\"match\">Entity</span> Policy Statement"}]}