{"description":"Documents matching 'risk-informed performance based regulatory rapid'","count":160,"total_pages":8,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=risk-informed+performance+based+regulatory+rapid&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors","type":"Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations by adding a risk-informed, performance-based, and technology-inclusive regulatory framework for commercial nuclear plants in response to the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA). The current application and licensing requirements were primarily developed to address license requests concerning light water- cooled reactors and operational requirements for those types of reactors. This final rule responds to NEIMA by creating an alternative, technology-inclusive regulatory framework to accommodate licensing of future commercial nuclear plants, including advanced reactor designs that may not employ light-water technology.","document_number":"2026-06048","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/30/2026-06048/risk-informed-technology-inclusive-regulatory-framework-for-advanced-reactors","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-30/pdf/2026-06048.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06048.pdf?1774615514","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":"\n • A new alternative technology-inclusive, risk-informed, performance-based framework that includes requirements for licensing and regulating nuclear plants during the various stages of their life cycles. \n • A new alternative technology-inclusive, risk-informed, and performance-based framework in 10 CFR part 26, “Fitness for Duty Programs,” developed from existing requirements in subpart K, “FFD Programs for Construction,” of part 26. \n • A new alternative technology-inclusive and performance-based security framework in 10 CFR part 73, “Physical"},{"title":"Licensing Requirements for Microreactors and Other Reactors With Comparable Risk Profiles","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations to establish a risk-informed and performance- based regulatory framework for rapid licensing of new microreactors and other reactors with comparable risk profiles and for high-volume deployment of these reactors. The proposed rule would provide a flexible set of licensing pathways, reduce regulatory burden, and ensure that safety and security requirements remain commensurate with the potential hazards posed by these facilities.","document_number":"2026-08550","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/01/2026-08550/licensing-requirements-for-microreactors-and-other-reactors-with-comparable-risk-profiles","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-01/pdf/2026-08550.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08550.pdf?1777553125","publication_date":"2026-05-01","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":"ACTION: \n Proposed rule; guidance; and request for comment. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations to establish a risk-informed and performance-based regulatory framework for rapid licensing of new microreactors and other reactors with comparable risk profiles and for high-volume deployment of these reactors. The proposed rule would provide a flexible set of licensing pathways, reduce regulatory burden, and ensure that safety and security requirements remain commensurate with the potential"},{"title":"Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to revise the NRC's regulations by adding a risk-informed, performance- based, and technology-inclusive regulatory framework for commercial nuclear plants in response to the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA). The NRC plans to hold a public meeting to promote full understanding of the proposed rule and facilitate public comments.","document_number":"2024-23434","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/31/2024-23434/risk-informed-technology-inclusive-regulatory-framework-for-advanced-reactors","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-31/pdf/2024-23434.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-23434.pdf?1729687518","publication_date":"2024-10-31","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":"\n • A new alternative technology-inclusive, risk-informed, performance-based framework that includes requirements for licensing and regulating nuclear plants during the various stages of their life cycles. \n • A new alternative technology-inclusive, risk-informed, and performance-based framework in 10 CFR part 26, “Fitness for Duty Programs,” developed from existing requirements in subpart K, “FFD Programs for Construction,” of part 26. \n • A new alternative technology-inclusive and performance-based security framework in 10 CFR part 73, “Physical"},{"title":"Regulatory Framework for Fusion Machines","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations to augment the existing byproduct material framework to be inclusive of fusion machines. The NRC is proposing requirements that are technology-inclusive to accommodate the wide variety of anticipated fusion machine designs across the National Materials Program. The NRC is also issuing for comment draft guidance for the implementation of this proposed rule, entitled NUREG-1556, Volume 22, \"Consolidated Guidance About Materials Licenses: Program- Specific Guidance About Fusion Machine Licenses.\" The NRC will conduct at least one public meeting to promote full understanding of the proposed rule and to facilitate public comments. We seek comment on all aspects of this proposed rule.","document_number":"2026-03865","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/26/2026-03865/regulatory-framework-for-fusion-machines","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-26/pdf/2026-03865.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-03865.pdf?1772027117","publication_date":"2026-02-26","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":"fusion machines, as well as activation products. \n B. Major Provisions \n The major provisions of this proposed rule include— \n • Development of a regulatory framework for licensing the possession, use, and production of byproduct material associated with fusion machines under the existing 10 CFR part 30 byproduct material framework. This framework would provide a systematic, risk-informed, performance-based approach to the licensing and oversight of byproduct material associated with fusion machines and their associated radiological hazards. \n • Establishment"},{"title":"Modernizing Security Requirements","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to revise its regulations to modernize security and fitness-for-duty requirements to enhance efficiency, consistent with Executive Order 14300, \"Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.\" The proposed revisions are intended to reduce regulatory burden, where appropriate, while continuing to provide reasonable assurance that safety and security will be adequately maintained at NRC-licensed facilities.","document_number":"2026-12989","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/26/2026-12989/modernizing-security-requirements","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-26/pdf/2026-12989.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12989.pdf?1782391523","publication_date":"2026-06-26","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":"Prescriptive Requirements Revised to Performance-Based Requirements \n \n The current physical security requirements use a combination of performance criteria (\n e.g., \n protection against the design basis threat for radiological sabotage as stated in § 73.1) and numerous prescriptive requirements to implement a physical protection program to achieve the current performance objective. In this performance-based proposed rule, physical security would be implemented through performance criteria to meet the general performance objective, thus giving the licensee"},{"title":"Assessment and Collection of Space and Earth Station Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2024","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) that seeks additional comments on revising the regulatory fees for space and earth station payors.","document_number":"2025-03993","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/03/13/2025-03993/assessment-and-collection-of-space-and-earth-station-regulatory-fees-for-fiscal-year-2024","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-03-13/pdf/2025-03993.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-03993.pdf?1741783512","publication_date":"2025-03-13","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":"their proportional share of regulatory fees from 80% of space station regulatory fees being allocated to GSO space station fee payors and 20% of the space station regulatory fees being allocated to NGSO space station fee payors to 60% of space station regulatory fees being allocated to GSO space station payors and 40% to NGSO space station payors (that is, changing from an “80/20 GSO/NGSO split” to a “60/40 GSO/NGSO split”). It also adopted a re-apportionment of regulatory fees between earth and space station payors based on the percentage of direct"},{"title":"Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 3 and 49","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council or FAR Council) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement. The E.O. directs the elimination of excessive acquisition regulations to stop the inefficient use of American taxpayer dollars. The FAR Council is issuing twelve proposed rules that collectively will streamline the FAR in its entirety. This rule proposes revisions to FAR parts 3 and 49.","document_number":"2026-12562","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/23/2026-12562/federal-acquisition-regulation-revolutionary-federal-acquisition-regulation-overhaul-parts-3-and-49","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-23/pdf/2026-12562.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12562.pdf?1782132314","publication_date":"2026-06-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET","name":"Management and Budget Office","id":280,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/management-and-budget-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/280","parent_id":null,"slug":"management-and-budget-office"},{"raw_name":"Office of Federal Procurement Policy","name":"Federal Procurement Policy Office","id":184,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-procurement-policy-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/184","parent_id":280,"slug":"federal-procurement-policy-office"},{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE","name":"Defense Department","id":103,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/defense-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/103","parent_id":null,"slug":"defense-department"},{"raw_name":"GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION","name":"General Services Administration","id":210,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/general-services-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/210","parent_id":null,"slug":"general-services-administration"},{"raw_name":"NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION","name":"National Aeronautics and Space Administration","id":301,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-aeronautics-and-space-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/301","parent_id":null,"slug":"national-aeronautics-and-space-administration"}],"excerpts":"internal policies and provide targeted training to reinforce risk-informed judgment and revised timeframes. No new reporting, recordkeeping, or information collections are introduced by these changes, and substantive termination rights and settlement principles remain unchanged. \n V. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 \n Executive Orders (E.O.s) 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential"},{"title":"Introduction to the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions-Fall 2023","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"Publication of the Fall 2023 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions represents a key component of the regulatory planning mechanism prescribed in Executive Order (\"E.O.\") 12866, \"Regulatory Planning and Review,\" (58 FR 51735, as amended) and reaffirmed in E.O. 13563, \"Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review,\" (76 FR 3821) and E.O. 14094, \"Modernizing Regulatory Review,\" (88 FR 21879). The Regulatory Flexibility Act requires that agencies publish semiannual regulatory agendas in the Federal Register describing regulatory actions they are developing that may have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities (5 U.S.C. 602). The Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Unified Agenda), published in the fall and spring, helps agencies fulfill all of these requirements. All Federal regulatory agencies have chosen to publish their regulatory agendas as part of this publication. The complete publication of the Fall 2023 Unified Agenda contains the Regulatory Plans of 29 Federal agencies and 69 Federal agency regulatory agendas available to the public at www.reginfo.gov. The Fall 2023 Unified Agenda publication appearing in the Federal Register includes the Regulatory Plan and agency Regulatory Flexibility Agendas, in accordance with the publication requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Agency Regulatory Flexibility Agendas contain only those Agenda entries for rules that are likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities and entries that have been selected for periodic review under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.","document_number":"2024-00476","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/02/09/2024-00476/introduction-to-the-unified-agenda-of-federal-regulatory-and-deregulatory-actions-fall-2023","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-02-09/pdf/2024-00476.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-00476.pdf?1707399919","publication_date":"2024-02-09","agencies":[{"raw_name":"REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE CENTER","name":"Regulatory Information Service Center","id":449,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/regulatory-information-service-center","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/449","parent_id":null,"slug":"regulatory-information-service-center"}],"excerpts":"to the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n \n Publication of the Fall 2023 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions represents a key component of the regulatory planning mechanism prescribed in Executive Order (“E.O.”) 12866, “Regulatory Planning and Review,” (58 FR 51735, as amended) and reaffirmed in E.O. 13563, “Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review,” (76 FR 3821) and E.O. 14094, “Modernizing Regulatory Review,” (88 FR 21879). The Regulatory Flexibility Act requires that agencies"},{"title":"Guidance on Multimodal State Freight Plans and State Freight Advisory Committees","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act included a provision requiring each State that receives funding under the National Highway Freight Program (NHFP) to develop a State Freight Plan (the Plan) that provides a comprehensive approach for the immediate and long-range planning activities and investments of the State with respect to freight, and meets all the required plan contents listed in the Act. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) added several new required elements and updated procedures for State Freight Plans. This guidance document updates and replaces the prior guidance on State Freight Plans and State Freight Advisory Committees issued on January 12, 2023. It also updates the guidance to be consistent with recent Executive Orders issued by President Trump and DOT Orders issued by Secretary Duffy. Except for any requirements specified in the statutes cited in the guidance document, the contents of this guidance document do not have the force and effect of law and do not bind the public in any way. The contents will not be relied upon by the Department as a separate basis for affirmative enforcement action or other administrative penalty. Conformity with any recommendations in this guidance document, as distinct from statutory requirements, is voluntary only, and nonconformity will not affect rights and obligations under existing statutes.","document_number":"2026-03648","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/24/2026-03648/guidance-on-multimodal-state-freight-plans-and-state-freight-advisory-committees","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-24/pdf/2026-03648.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-03648.pdf?1771854314","publication_date":"2026-02-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"}],"excerpts":"gov/freight/freight_analysis/mobility_trends \n \n \n • Freight Performance Measure Primer: \n https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop16089 \n \n \n • Freight Performance Measures: \n https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/Freight/freight_analysis/travel_time.htm \n \n \n • The National Coalition on Truck Parking: \n https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/Freight/infrastructure/truck_parking/coalition/index.htm \n \n \n • National Performance Management Research Data Set: \n https://npmrds.ritis.org/analytics/ \n \n \n • Performance Based Planning and Programing Guidebook: \n https://www.fhwa"},{"title":"Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is proposing to impose cyber risk management (CRM) requirements on certain pipeline and rail owner/operators and a more limited requirement, on certain over-the-road bus (OTRB) owner/operators, to report cybersecurity incidents. With the proposed addition of requirements applicable to pipeline facilities and systems, TSA is also proposing that a requirement to have a Physical Security Coordinator and report significant physical security concerns be extended to the same facilities and systems. Finally, TSA is proposing clarifications and reorganization of other regulatory requirements necessitated by these changes.","document_number":"2024-24704","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/07/2024-24704/enhancing-surface-cyber-risk-management","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-07/pdf/2024-24704.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-24704.pdf?1730900722","publication_date":"2024-11-07","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"},{"raw_name":"Transportation Security Administration","name":"Transportation Security Administration","id":494,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-security-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/494","parent_id":227,"slug":"transportation-security-administration"}],"excerpts":"Transportation Systems, and OTRBs \n C. References \n 1. National Cybersecurity Strategy \n 2. NIST Cybersecurity Framework \n 3. CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals \n 4. TSA's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking \n a. General Support and Need for Regulatory Harmonization and Performance-Based Regulation \n b. Core Elements \n c. Training \n d. Supply Chain \n e. Third-Party Assessors \n 5. Regulatory Harmonization \n III. Proposed Rule \n A. Rule organization \n 1. Cybersecurity Requirements \n 2. Physical Security Requirements \n 3. General Procedures"},{"title":"Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program","type":"Rule","abstract":"With this final rule, DoD establishes the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program in order to verify contractors have implemented required security measures necessary to safeguard Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The mechanisms discussed in this rule will allow the Department to confirm a defense contractor or subcontractor has implemented the security requirements for a specified CMMC level and is maintaining that status (meaning level and assessment type) across the contract period of performance. This rule will be updated as needed, using the appropriate rulemaking process, to address evolving cybersecurity standards, requirements, threats, and other relevant changes.","document_number":"2024-22905","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/15/2024-22905/cybersecurity-maturity-model-certification-cmmc-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-15/pdf/2024-22905.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-22905.pdf?1728650732","publication_date":"2024-10-15","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE","name":"Defense Department","id":103,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/defense-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/103","parent_id":null,"slug":"defense-department"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Secretary"}],"excerpts":"Response: \n OSCs prepare for C3PAO assessments based upon NIST guidelines as addressed in § 170.17. The cost and time estimates represent the time to gather the evidence to address all assessment objectives are derived averages based on internal expertise and public feedback in accordance with OMB Circular A-4 Regulatory Impact Analysis: A Primer. The size and complexity of the network within scope of the assessment impacts the costs as well.\n \n The time estimates represent average derived estimates based on internal expertise and public feedback in"},{"title":"Corps of Engineers Agency Specific Procedures To Implement the Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines for Federal Investments in Water Resources","type":"Rule","abstract":"This rule establishes Agency Specific Procedures (ASPs) for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to implement the Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines (PR&G) for Federal water resources investments. It provides a framework to govern how the Corps would evaluate proposed water resources investments, subject to the PR&G. The rule incorporates recommendations from interested parties. The Army is issuing this rule in response to congressional direction in the Water Resources Development Act of 2020.","document_number":"2024-29652","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/19/2024-29652/corps-of-engineers-agency-specific-procedures-to-implement-the-principles-requirements-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-19/pdf/2024-29652.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-29652.pdf?1734529516","publication_date":"2024-12-19","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE","name":"Defense Department","id":103,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/defense-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/103","parent_id":null,"slug":"defense-department"},{"raw_name":"Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers","name":"Engineers Corps","id":142,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/engineers-corps","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/142","parent_id":103,"slug":"engineers-corps"}],"excerpts":"234.9.\n \n Section 234.2(o) Regulatory. This paragraph provides a definition for the term “regulatory.” This definition is provided in the P&R and is a general definition of actions which are regulatory in nature promulgated by the Federal Government. “Regulatory” actions can include the promulgation of regulations as well as other activities such as permit decisions. There were no public comments concerning the use of the term “regulatory.” \n \n Response: \n No change was made to the definition of the term “regulatory.”\n \n Section 234.2(p) Resilience"},{"title":"Updates to Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands Regulations To Implement the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard","type":"Rule","abstract":"On October 2, 2023, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) and supplementary policy that proposed to implement the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) and update the agency's 8-step decision- making process for floodplain reviews by changing how FEMA defines a floodplain with respect to certain actions and how FEMA uses natural systems, ecosystem processes, and nature-based approaches when developing alternatives to locating a proposed action in the floodplain. After a careful review of the public comments received, FEMA is now issuing a final rule that implements the proposed rule, with some minor amendments.","document_number":"2024-15169","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/07/11/2024-15169/updates-to-floodplain-management-and-protection-of-wetlands-regulations-to-implement-the-federal","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-07-11/pdf/2024-15169.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-15169.pdf?1720615524","publication_date":"2024-07-11","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"},{"raw_name":"FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY","name":"Federal Emergency Management Agency","id":166,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-emergency-management-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/166","parent_id":227,"slug":"federal-emergency-management-agency"}],"excerpts":"commenter. FEMA notes the definition of “nature-based approaches” states that nature-based approaches are sometimes referred to as “green infrastructure.” \n \n Comments: \n Two other commenters requested edits to the definition of “nature-based approaches” to incorporate restoration and conservation of natural systems. The commenters stated that such edits would ensure all relevant nature-based approaches are adequately considered. Another commenter recommended expanding the definition of “nature-based approaches” by removing the reference to “green"},{"title":"Introduction to the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions-Fall 2022","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"Publication of the Fall 2022 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions represents a key component of the regulatory planning mechanism prescribed in Executive Order (\"E.O.\") 12866, \"Regulatory Planning and Review,\" (58 FR 51735) and reaffirmed in E.O. 13563, \"Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review,\" (76 FR 3821). The Regulatory Flexibility Act requires that agencies publish semiannual regulatory agendas in the Federal Register describing regulatory actions they are developing that may have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities (5 U.S.C. 602). The Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Unified Agenda), published in the fall and spring, helps agencies fulfill all of these requirements. All federal regulatory agencies have chosen to publish their regulatory agendas as part of this publication. The complete Unified Agenda and Regulatory Plan can be found online at www.reginfo.gov and a reduced print version can be found in the Federal Register. Information regarding obtaining printed copies can also be found on the Reginfo.gov website (or below, VI. How Can Users Get Copies of the Plan and the Agenda?). The Fall 2022 Unified Agenda publication appearing in the Federal Register includes the Regulatory Plan and agency regulatory flexibility agendas, in accordance with the publication requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Agency regulatory flexibility agendas contain only those Agenda entries for rules that are likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities and entries that have been selected for periodic review under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The complete Fall 2022 Unified Agenda contains the Regulatory Plans of 29 Federal agencies and 67 Federal agency regulatory agendas.","document_number":"2023-02113","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/02/22/2023-02113/introduction-to-the-unified-agenda-of-federal-regulatory-and-deregulatory-actions-fall-2022","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-02-22/pdf/2023-02113.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-02113.pdf?1676987125","publication_date":"2023-02-22","agencies":[{"raw_name":"REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE CENTER","name":"Regulatory Information Service Center","id":449,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/regulatory-information-service-center","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/449","parent_id":null,"slug":"regulatory-information-service-center"}],"excerpts":"Introduction to the Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n \n Publication of the Fall 2022 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions represents a key component of the regulatory planning mechanism prescribed in Executive Order (“E.O.”) 12866, “Regulatory Planning and Review,” (58 FR 51735) and reaffirmed in E.O. 13563, “Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review,” (76 FR 3821). The Regulatory Flexibility Act requires that agencies publish semiannual regulatory agendas in"},{"title":"Union Electric Company, dba Ameren Missouri, Callaway Plant; Unit No. 1","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is granting exemptions from certain portions of the acceptance criteria for emergency core cooling, and the general design criteria for emergency core cooling, containment heat removal, and atmosphere cleanup to allow the use of a risk-informed analysis to evaluate the effects of debris in containment following a loss-of-coolant accident for the Callaway Plant, Unit No. 1 (Callaway) located in Callaway County, Missouri. The exemptions are in response to a request dated March 31, 2021, from Union Electric Company, doing business as Ameren Missouri (the licensee) related to the licensee's proposed approach to resolve a generic safety concern for pressurized water reactors associated with potential clogging of emergency core cooling and containment spray system strainers during certain design basis events.","document_number":"2022-23569","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/10/31/2022-23569/union-electric-company-dba-ameren-missouri-callaway-plant-unit-no-1","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-10-31/pdf/2022-23569.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2022-23569.pdf?1666961118","publication_date":"2022-10-31","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":"ML21090A184 (Package). \n \n \n Ameren Missouri, letter to U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, “Callaway Plant, Unit 1, Supplement to Request for Licence Amendment and Regulatory Exemptions for a Risk-Informed Approach to Address GSI-191 and Respond to GL 2004-02 (LDCN 19-0014),” dated May 27, 2021 \n ML21147A222. \n \n \n Ameren Missouri, letter to U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, “Callaway Plant, Unit 1, Supplement to Request for License Amendment and Regulatory Exemptions for a Risk-Informed Approach to Address GSI-191 and Respond to GL-2004-02 (LDCN 19-0014)"},{"title":"HIPAA Security Rule To Strengthen the Cybersecurity of Electronic Protected Health Information","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or \"Department\") is issuing this notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to solicit comment on its proposal to modify the Security Standards for the Protection of Electronic Protected Health Information (\"Security Rule\") under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009 (HITECH Act). The proposed modifications would revise existing standards to better protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic protected health information (ePHI). The proposals in this NPRM would increase the cybersecurity for ePHI by revising the Security Rule to address: changes in the environment in which health care is provided; significant increases in breaches and cyberattacks; common deficiencies the Office for Civil Rights has observed in investigations into Security Rule compliance by covered entities and their business associates (collectively, \"regulated entities\"); other cybersecurity guidelines, best practices, methodologies, procedures, and processes; and court decisions that affect enforcement of the Security Rule.","document_number":"2024-30983","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/06/2024-30983/hipaa-security-rule-to-strengthen-the-cybersecurity-of-electronic-protected-health-information","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-06/pdf/2024-30983.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-30983.pdf?1735334119","publication_date":"2025-01-06","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":"Office of the Secretary"}],"excerpts":"use to address the security of ePHI in new technologies. \n V. Regulatory Impact Analysis \n A. Executive Order 12866 and Related Executive Orders on Regulatory Review \n \n The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or “Department”) has examined the effects of this proposed rule under Executive Order (E.O.) 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review,\n 931 \n \n E.O. 13563, Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review,\n 932 \n \n E.O. 14094, Modernizing Regulatory Review,\n 933 \n \n the Regulatory Flexibility Act \n 934 \n \n (RFA), the Unfunded Mandates Reform"},{"title":"Corps of Engineers Agency Specific Procedures To Implement the Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines for Federal Investments in Water Resources","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This proposed rule establishes Agency Specific Procedures (ASPs) for the Corps' implementation of the Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines for water resources investments. It provides a framework to govern how the Corps would evaluate proposed water resource investments, including identification of which Corps programs and activities are subject to the Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines. The Corps is proposing this rule in response to congressional direction provided in authorizing language in the Water Resources Development Act of 2020.","document_number":"2024-02448","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/02/15/2024-02448/corps-of-engineers-agency-specific-procedures-to-implement-the-principles-requirements-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-02-15/pdf/2024-02448.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-02448.pdf?1707918315","publication_date":"2024-02-15","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE","name":"Defense Department","id":103,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/defense-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/103","parent_id":null,"slug":"defense-department"},{"raw_name":"Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers","name":"Engineers Corps","id":142,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/engineers-corps","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/142","parent_id":103,"slug":"engineers-corps"}],"excerpts":"requires the Corps to document the consideration of natural and nature-based alternatives in the study of flood risk management and hurricane and storm damage reduction, including estimates of long-term costs and benefits of such alternatives. Under the proposed regulation, a nature-based alternative is entirely comprised of nature-based features. The Corps would include for consideration in the final array of alternatives a nature-based alternative, if feasible. Where a nature-based alternative is not feasible or would not be fully effective, the Corps"},{"title":"Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum Through Improved Receiver Interference Immunity Performance","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This document invites comments from all stakeholders in connection with the development of an up-to-date record on the role of receivers in spectrum management and how the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) might best promote improvements in receiver interference immunity performance that would serve the public interest. The Commission seeks to build upon the progress, including technological advances, in recent years that has enabled better receiver interference immunity performance, and the Commission seeks comment on where those efforts and advances have been most successful. The Commission also seeks to learn lessons from recent Commission proceedings in which receiver performance concerns have been prominent, to better inform the Commission as it considers how to ensure valuable and innovative services are able to thrive across the frequency range.","document_number":"2022-09938","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/05/13/2022-09938/promoting-efficient-use-of-spectrum-through-improved-receiver-interference-immunity-performance","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-05-13/pdf/2022-09938.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2022-09938.pdf?1652359514","publication_date":"2022-05-13","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":"immunity performance specifications into its spectrum policy on a broader basis” (68 FR 23677 (May 5, 2003)) (\n NOI on Receiver Performance Specifications \n ). The Commission noted that incorporating receiver performance specifications could promote more efficient spectrum use and create opportunities for new and additional use of radio communications services by the American public. The Commission indicated that consideration of receiver interference performance specifications could be in the form of incentives, guidelines, or regulatory requirements"},{"title":"NuScale Small Modular Reactor Design Certification","type":"Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations to certify the NuScale standard design for a small modular reactor. Applicants or licensees intending to construct and operate a NuScale standard design may do so by referencing this design certification rule. The applicant for certification of the NuScale standard design is NuScale Power, LLC.","document_number":"2023-00729","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/01/19/2023-00729/nuscale-small-modular-reactor-design-certification","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-01-19/pdf/2023-00729.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-00729.pdf?1674049514","publication_date":"2023-01-19","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":"associated core damage and large release frequency goals and existing Commission direction on the use of risk-informed decision-making, as articulated in the 1995 Policy Statement on the Use of Probabilistic Risk Assessment Methods in Nuclear Regulatory Activities and the White Paper on Risk-Informed and Performance-Based Regulation (in SRM-SECY-98-144, “White Paper on Risk-Informed and Performance-Based Regulation,” and Yellow Announcement 99-019).” \n \n Based on the NRC's historic application of the single failure criterion and Commission direction on the"},{"title":"Financial Responsibility, Administrative Capability, Certification Procedures, Ability To Benefit (ATB)","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Secretary amends the regulations implementing title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), related to financial responsibility, administrative capability, certification procedures, and ATB. We amend the financial responsibility regulations to increase the Department of Education's (Department) ability to identify high-risk events at institutions of higher education and require financial protection as needed. We amend and add administrative capability provisions to enhance the capacity for institutions to demonstrate their ability to continue to participate in the financial assistance programs authorized under title IV of the HEA (title IV, HEA programs). Additionally, we amend the certification procedures to create a more rigorous process for certifying institutional eligibility to participate in the title IV, HEA programs. Finally, we amend the ATB regulations related to student eligibility for non-high school graduates.","document_number":"2023-22785","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/10/31/2023-22785/financial-responsibility-administrative-capability-certification-procedures-ability-to-benefit-atb","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-10-31/pdf/2023-22785.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-22785.pdf?1698669915","publication_date":"2023-10-31","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION","name":"Education Department","id":126,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/education-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/126","parent_id":null,"slug":"education-department"}],"excerpts":"Comments: \n Other commenters shared that the five proposed measures are not adequately defined in the supplementary performance measures regulatory text. These commenters stressed that these measures must be defined to provide meaningful and valid performance metrics.\n \n \n Discussion: \n We disagree with the commenters. First, we have removed the debt-to-earnings rates and earnings premium measure from the supplementary performance measures. The remaining measures are common areas with which institutions are familiar. For example, the withdrawal"}]}