{"description":"Documents matching 'security networks responsible sharing safeguarding'","count":3174,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=security+networks+responsible+sharing+safeguarding&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Reducing Barriers to Network Improvements and Service Changes","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that seeks comment on deregulatory options to encourage providers to build, maintain, and upgrade their networks such that all consumers and businesses can benefit from technological strides in the communications marketplace, while safeguarding consumers' access to critical emergency services such as 911. These actions propose to reduce regulatory barriers that prevent much-needed investment in and deployment of broadband and thus hinder the transition to all-IP networks offering a plethora of advanced communications services, and seek comment on ways to further fast-track the delivery of services to consumers through modernized networks while protecting public safety.","document_number":"2025-16540","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/28/2025-16540/reducing-barriers-to-network-improvements-and-service-changes","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-28/pdf/2025-16540.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-16540.pdf?1756298736","publication_date":"2025-08-28","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":"Replacement Test to ensure that “the replacement service will perform as effectively as the legacy voice service.” While the Commission acknowledged that, “[f]or most data communications, a packet-switched <span class=\"match\">network</span> (\n i.e., \n an IP <span class=\"match\">network</span>) is more efficient than a circuit-switched <span class=\"match\">network</span> (\n i.e., \n a TDM <span class=\"match\">network</span>) because a packet-switched <span class=\"match\">network</span> does not dedicate capacity for the duration of a particular call or session,” it also cited a 2013 source that suggested that “ `real-time applications proceed far more smoothly in a circuit-switched environment"},{"title":"NIH Controlled-Access Data Policy and Proposed Revisions to NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy","type":"Notice","abstract":"The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is requesting public input on its proposal to establish harmonized and transparent policy requirements for protecting human participant research data. Specifically, NIH proposes (1) establishing policy requirements for which data should be controlled-access under NIH data sharing policies, and (2) revising the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy to simplify and harmonize requirements.","document_number":"2025-23246","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/18/2025-23246/nih-controlled-access-data-policy-and-proposed-revisions-to-nih-genomic-data-sharing-policy","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-18/pdf/2025-23246.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-23246.pdf?1765979122","publication_date":"2025-12-18","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":"National Institutes of Health","name":"National Institutes of Health","id":353,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-institutes-of-health","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/353","parent_id":221,"slug":"national-institutes-of-health"}],"excerpts":"fulfilling NIH data <span class=\"match\">sharing</span> expectations. This proposed policy specifies human participant data types required to be managed via controlled-access and provides criteria for assessing the need for controls for other data types. It also provides a standard set of expectations across NIH Institutes, Centers and \n \n Offices to promote maximal <span class=\"match\">responsible</span> human participant data <span class=\"match\">sharing</span> through controlled access while simultaneously responding to emergent privacy and <span class=\"match\">security</span> risks, including those outlined in the following <span class=\"match\">security</span> directives:\n \n \n 1"},{"title":"Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the FDIC proposes to establish a new FDIC system of records titled FDIC- 042, \"Insider Risk Program Records.\" This system of records enables FDIC to implement the requirements of Executive Order 13587, Structural Reforms to Improve the Security of Classified Networks and the Responsible Sharing and Safeguarding of Classified Information, and the National Insider Threat Policy and Minimum Standards for Executive Branch Insider Threat Programs. The system supports the operation of the FDIC Insider Risk Program, which seeks to deter, detect, and mitigate risk to FDIC personnel, facilities, assets, resources and information from insiders.","document_number":"2024-19510","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/30/2024-19510/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-08-30/pdf/2024-19510.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-19510.pdf?1724935524","publication_date":"2024-08-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION","name":"Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation","id":164,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-deposit-insurance-corporation","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/164","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-deposit-insurance-corporation"}],"excerpts":"resources, and information by insiders as mandated by Executive Order (E.O.) 13587, \n Structural Reforms to Improve the <span class=\"match\">Security</span> of Classified <span class=\"match\">Networks</span> and the <span class=\"match\">Responsible</span> <span class=\"match\">Sharing</span> and <span class=\"match\">Safeguarding</span> of Classified Information, \n issued on October 7, 2011. E.O. 13587 requires Federal agencies to establish an insider threat detection and prevention program and ensure the <span class=\"match\">security</span> of <span class=\"match\">networks</span> and the <span class=\"match\">responsible</span> <span class=\"match\">sharing</span> and <span class=\"match\">safeguarding</span> of information consistent with the appropriate protections for privacy and civil liberties.\n \n This newly established"},{"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":"major <span class=\"match\">network</span> outages, PSHSB identified increased monitoring of 911 <span class=\"match\">network</span> components and faster failovers to redundant <span class=\"match\">network</span> equipment as key mitigating measures.\n 57 \n \n And in 2020, following another series of major communications outages affecting 911, the Bureau encouraged CSPs to follow industry best practices for <span class=\"match\">network</span> reliability including circuit diversity and auditing, rerouting capabilities, and active <span class=\"match\">network</span> monitoring.\n 58 \n \n \n \n \n 56 \n  \n Derecho Report \n at 44.\n \n \n \n \n 57 \n  See \n Public Safety and Homeland <span class=\"match\">Security</span> Bureau"},{"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":"Facility <span class=\"match\">Security</span> Clearance and <span class=\"match\">Safeguarding</span> of National <span class=\"match\">Security</span> Information and Restricted Data. \n The NRC is proposing to revise 10 CFR part 95, “Facility <span class=\"match\">Security</span> Clearance and <span class=\"match\">Safeguarding</span> of National <span class=\"match\">Security</span> Information and Restricted Data,” to remove requirements that are duplicative and to ensure alignment with 32 CFR part 117, “National Industrial <span class=\"match\">Security</span> Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).” These changes would provide references to the applicable provisions of 32 CFR part 117 for implementation of the National Industrial <span class=\"match\">Security</span> Program"},{"title":"Review of Submarine Cable Landing License Rules and Procedures To Assess Evolving National Security, Law Enforcement, Foreign Policy, and Trade Policy Risks; Schedule of Application Fees","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Federal Communications Commission (\"FCC\" or \"Commission\") takes another important step to protect the Nation's submarine cable infrastructure from threats in an evolving national security and law enforcement landscape by undertaking the first major comprehensive review of the Commission's submarine cable rules since 2001. This review seeks to develop forward-looking rules to better protect submarine cables, identify and mitigate harms affecting national security and law enforcement, and facilitate the deployment of submarine cables and capacity to the market. Among other things, the Commission proposes to adopt a three-year periodic reporting requirement for submarine cable landing licenses; in the alternative, the Commission seeks comment on shortening the current 25-year submarine cable license term or adopting a shorter license term in combination with periodic reporting. The Commission also proposes or seeks comment on codifying the Commission's legal jurisdiction and other legal requirements in its rules to provide regulatory certainty to submarine cable owners and operators. Additionally, the Commission proposes and seeks comment on appropriate applicant and application requirements to account for the evolution of technologies and facilities and changes in the national security landscape over the last two decades and to ensure the Commission has targeted and granular information regarding the ownership, control, use of a submarine cable system, and other things, which are critical to the Commission's review to assess potential national security risks and other important public interest factors. Further, the Commission seeks comment on improving the quality of the circuit capacity data and facilitating the sharing of such information with other Federal agencies. Through these proposals, the Commission seeks to ensure that the Commission is exercising appropriate oversight of submarine cables to safeguard U.S. communications networks.","document_number":"2025-03718","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/03/13/2025-03718/review-of-submarine-cable-landing-license-rules-and-procedures-to-assess-evolving-national-security","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-03-13/pdf/2025-03718.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-03718.pdf?1741783507","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":"FOIA.\n \n \n 6. Regulatory Compliance Certifications \n \n 85. Given concerns about ensuring the <span class=\"match\">security</span> and integrity of this critical infrastructure, the Commission proposes new certifications to protect against national <span class=\"match\">security</span>, law enforcement, and other risks. The Commission tentatively \n \n concludes that such requirements would help mitigate national <span class=\"match\">security</span>, economic <span class=\"match\">security</span>, law enforcement, and other concerns associated with threats to the <span class=\"match\">security</span> of submarine cable infrastructure. The Commission also expects that requiring applicants to"},{"title":"Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of the Army is modifying and reissuing a current system of records notice (SORN) titled \"Personnel Security Clearance Information Files,\" A0380-67 DAMI. The SORN is being retitled \"U.S. Army Security and Foreign Disclosure Files,\" with a new identifier of A0 0001 DAMI. Originally established to facilitate the processing of personnel security clearance actions, the SORN also documented clearances granted or denied and confirmed eligibility for access to classified information or assignment to sensitive positions. A separate notice rescinding Army SORN A0001 DAMI, \"Controlled Accountable Document Inventory System,\" is being published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register. This update incorporates the DoD standard routine uses and supports additional information sharing outside of the DoD. It also expands the authorities for maintaining the system, integrates records previously managed under the Controlled Accountable Document Inventory System, addresses records maintained across all general intelligence security disciplines, and expands on the purposes of such uses. Additionally, the update revises system locations and managers. These changes align the SORN with modernized automation systems and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.","document_number":"2026-01236","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/23/2026-01236/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-23/pdf/2026-01236.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-01236.pdf?1769089514","publication_date":"2026-01-23","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","name":"Army Department","id":32,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/army-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/32","parent_id":103,"slug":"army-department"}],"excerpts":"Information <span class=\"match\">Security</span> Program; AR 380-49, Industrial <span class=\"match\">Security</span> Program; AR 380-53, Communications <span class=\"match\">Security</span> Monitoring; AR 380-67, Personnel <span class=\"match\">Security</span> Program; AR 380-381 Special Access Programs (SAPs) and Sensitive Activities; AR 381-45, Investigative Records Repository; and E.O. 9397 (SSN), as amended.\n \n PURPOSE(S) OF THE SYSTEM: \n This system of records supports the Department of Army's operational administration, management, accountability, and oversight of its <span class=\"match\">security</span> functions such as Information <span class=\"match\">Security</span>, Personnel <span class=\"match\">Security</span>, Industrial <span class=\"match\">Security</span>, Education"},{"title":"Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopts measures to strengthen national security and encourage reciprocity in testing and certification. The FCC creates a fast-track priority review process for devices subject to Pre-Approval Guidance (PAG) for applications tested in Trusted Test Labs. Also, updates post-market surveillance and enforcement procedures, and establishes confidential reporting channels for industry participants to raise concerns about violations or national security threats. Lastly, directs development of a consolidated list of prohibited entities to streamline applicant screening and aligns ownership reporting timelines for publicly traded companies with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requirements.","document_number":"2026-09822","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/15/2026-09822/promoting-the-integrity-and-security-of-telecommunications-certification-bodies-measurement","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-15/pdf/2026-09822.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-09822.pdf?1778762728","publication_date":"2026-05-15","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":"compliance burden on the Commission's TCBs, all of whom are based in the United States or allied MRA nations. The Commission's TCBs are valuable partners in its <span class=\"match\">shared</span> mission of ensuring the safety and <span class=\"match\">security</span> of Americans' electronic devices—and its national <span class=\"match\">security</span>. The Commission directs OET to create a single consolidated list of prohibited entities under § 2.902 of its rules and to <span class=\"match\">share</span> it with TCBs in human and, to the extent feasible given limited resources, machine-readable format. The Commission also directs OET to update that list on a"},{"title":"Reforming Legacy Rules for an All-IP Future; Accelerating Network Modernization","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking to accelerate network modernization by proposing to reform regulations that have hindered the transition to all-internet Protocol (IP) networks. Building upon the Commission's longstanding efforts to reform the legacy intercarrier compensation (ICC) framework, the Commission proposes to move remaining ICC charges to a bill-and-keep framework and detariff them, and invites comment on this proposal. To enable carriers to recover costs from their end users, the Commission proposes to eliminate ex ante pricing regulation and tariffing of end-user charges, also referred to as Telephone Access Charges (TACs). Following the transition of ICC charges to bill-and-keep, the Commission seeks comment on phasing out Connect America Fund Intercarrier Compensation (CAF ICC) support. The NPRM also seeks comment on removing remaining regulatory obligations--including tariffing and outdated account information exchange requirements--for interstate and international long-distance services, given the longstanding competitiveness of these markets. In addition, the Commission seeks comment on the elimination of regulations that will no longer be necessary in a post-Time-Division Multiplexing (TDM) environment and invites input on a transitional framework to ensure regulatory and market stability during the shift to an all-IP marketplace. Finally, the Commission encourages commenters to identify ways to promote technological modernization while enhancing long-term efficiency, competition, and service quality for consumers. In all these reforms, the Commission intends to proceed thoughtfully, mindful of the complex issues, transition timelines, and paramount connectivity goals.","document_number":"2026-05727","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/24/2026-05727/reforming-legacy-rules-for-an-all-ip-future-accelerating-network-modernization","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-24/pdf/2026-05727.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-05727.pdf?1774269916","publication_date":"2026-03-24","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":"communications are transitioned from the PSTN to all-IP <span class=\"match\">networks</span>, do carriers or state commissions believe there is a need to define the <span class=\"match\">network</span> edge? Should such a definition apply to <span class=\"match\">networks</span> still using TDM facilities after the proposed transition to bill-and-keep is completed if some <span class=\"match\">networks</span> have not completely transitioned to all-IP <span class=\"match\">networks</span> by then? Would this definition continue to be necessary so long as TDM facilities are in use? Should the Commission set a definite sunset date for when the <span class=\"match\">network</span> edge definition would no longer be applied?\n \n"},{"title":"Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or Commission) is establishing a new Privacy Act system of records titled \"CFTC-59, Insider Risk Program Records.\" This system of records contains information that the Commission collects, maintains, and uses to administer its Insider Risk program and to detect, deter, and mitigate risks to individuals, facilities, information, equipment, networks, and systems within the CFTC. This newly established system of records will be included in the CFTC's inventory of record systems.","document_number":"2026-08978","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/06/2026-08978/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-06/pdf/2026-08978.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08978.pdf?1777985137","publication_date":"2026-05-06","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":"AND NUMBER: \n Insider Risk Program Records, CFTC-59. \n <span class=\"match\">SECURITY</span> CLASSIFICATION: \n Unclassified. \n SYSTEM LOCATION: \n The Cyber <span class=\"match\">Security</span> Section, Cyber and Physical <span class=\"match\">Security</span> Branch, Division of Administration in the CFTC office at Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW, Washington, DC, is <span class=\"match\">responsible</span> for the collection and maintenance of the records in this system of records. \n SYSTEM MANAGER(S): \n Deputy Chief Information <span class=\"match\">Security</span> Officer, Cybersecurity Section, Cyber and Physical <span class=\"match\">Security</span> Branch, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Three Lafayette"},{"title":"Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule contains provisions to improve implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, including payment parameters and provisions related to the HHS-operated risk adjustment and risk adjustment data validation (HHS-RADV) programs, as well as 2027 user fee rates for issuers offering qualified health plans (QHPs) through Federally-facilitated Exchanges (FFEs) and State-based Exchanges on the Federal platform (SBE-FPs). This final rule also includes provisions related to civil money penalties (CMPs) for noncompliant issuers and other responsible entities; standards governing agents, brokers, and web-brokers; the expansion and codification of hardship exemption eligibility; implementation of the State Exchange Improper Payment Measurement (SEIPM); provider access standards and essential community provider standards for QHP certification; QHP certification of non-network plans; a prohibition on issuers from including routine non-pediatric dental services as an Essential Health Benefit (EHB); requirements related to defrayal for the cost of any State-required benefits in addition to the EHB; cost- sharing flexibilities for catastrophic and individual market bronze plans; establishment of catastrophic plans with plan terms of up to 10 consecutive plan years; QHP issuer quality improvement strategies (QISs); and revisions affecting which enrollees are included in Federal Basic Health Program (BHP) payment calculations to States. This final rule also includes amendments to implement certain provisions of the Working Families Tax Cut (WFTC) legislation.","document_number":"2026-10050","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/20/2026-10050/patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act-hhs-notice-of-benefit-and-payment-parameters-for-2027-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-20/pdf/2026-10050.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10050.pdf?1779135308","publication_date":"2026-05-20","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":"that a QHP issuer that uses a <span class=\"match\">network</span> of providers ensures that the in-<span class=\"match\">network</span> providers, as available to all enrollees, include essential community providers (ECPs) in accordance with § 156.235, and maintains a <span class=\"match\">network</span> that is sufficient in number and types of providers, including providers that specialize in mental health and substance use disorder services, to ensure that all services will be accessible without unreasonable delay. The QHP issuer's provider <span class=\"match\">network</span> must also be consistent with the rules for <span class=\"match\">network</span> plans in section 2702(c) of the"},{"title":"Protecting Our Communications Networks by Promoting Transparency Regarding Foreign Adversary Control","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes to protect the Nation's communications networks against foreign adversary threats by proposing to expand foreign ownership disclosure requirements for covered Commission-issued licenses and authorizations. The proposed certification and information collection requirements would fill gaps in the Commission's existing rules and give the Commission, and the public, a new and comprehensive view of threats from foreign adversaries in the communications sector. Specifically, the Commission proposes to apply new certification and disclosure requirements on entities holding every type of license, permit, or authorization, rather than only certain specific licenses, as the Commission currently does. Furthermore, the Commission proposes to go beyond foreign ownership to also cover all regulated entities controlled by or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary.","document_number":"2025-11360","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/20/2025-11360/protecting-our-communications-networks-by-promoting-transparency-regarding-foreign-adversary-control","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-20/pdf/2025-11360.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-11360.pdf?1750250720","publication_date":"2025-06-20","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":"instances of conduct significantly adverse to the national <span class=\"match\">security</span> of the United States or <span class=\"match\">security</span> and safety of United States persons.” Adopting this definition of “foreign adversary” would be consistent with our earlier action in the \n Evolving Risks Order \n to conduct a one-time collection of foreign ownership information from international section 214 authorization holders. Such determinations are made with extensive input from across national <span class=\"match\">security</span> agencies, including (1) the National <span class=\"match\">Security</span> Strategy of the United States; (2) [t]he Director of"},{"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":"PCAs are ancillary equipment that reside behind a <span class=\"match\">responsible</span> entity's electronic access point within a <span class=\"match\">responsible</span> entity's electronic <span class=\"match\">security</span> perimeter, the exploitation of PCAs directly puts at risk the interconnected BES Cyber Systems housed in the same electronic <span class=\"match\">security</span> perimeter. A supply chain attack could potentially make use of a compromised PCA to bypass the electronic <span class=\"match\">security</span> perimeter to directly attack medium and high impact BES Cyber Systems within the same electronic <span class=\"match\">security</span> perimeter. \n \n 59. The Commission explained that since"},{"title":"Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This proposed rule contains provisions to improve implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, including payment parameters and provisions related to the HHS-operated risk adjustment and risk adjustment data validation (HHS-RADV) programs, as well as 2027 user fee rates for issuers offering qualified health plans (QHPs) through Federally-facilitated Exchanges (FFEs) and State-based Exchanges on the Federal platform (SBE-FPs). This proposed rule also includes provisions related to civil money penalties (CMPs) for noncompliant issuers and other responsible entities; standards governing agents, brokers, and web-brokers; the expansion and codification of hardship exemption eligibility; implementation of the State Exchange Improper Payment Measurement (SEIPM); provider access standards and essential community provider standards for QHP certification; QHP certification of non-network plans; a prohibition on issuers from including routine non-pediatric dental services as an Essential Health Benefit (EHB); cost-sharing flexibilities for catastrophic and individual market bronze plans; establishment of catastrophic plans with plan terms of up to 10 consecutive years; QHP issuer quality improvement strategies (QISs); revisions affecting which enrollees are included in Federal Basic Health Program (BHP) payment calculations to States; and seeks comment on potential adjustments to other Federal standards, including the Federal medical loss ratio (MLR) standard in the individual market. This proposed rule also includes amendments to implement certain provisions of the Working Families Tax Cut (WFTC) legislation.","document_number":"2026-02769","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/11/2026-02769/patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act-hhs-notice-of-benefit-and-payment-parameters-for-2027-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-11/pdf/2026-02769.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-02769.pdf?1770671709","publication_date":"2026-02-11","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":"that a QHP issuer that uses a <span class=\"match\">network</span> of providers ensures that the in-<span class=\"match\">network</span> providers, as available to all enrollees, include essential community providers (ECPs) in accordance with § 156.235, and maintains a <span class=\"match\">network</span> that is sufficient in number and types of providers, including providers that specialize in mental health and substance use disorder services, to ensure that all services will be accessible without unreasonable delay. The QHP issuer's provider <span class=\"match\">network</span> must also be consistent with the rules for <span class=\"match\">network</span> plans in section 2702(c) of the"},{"title":"Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) aims to further its actions in strengthening prohibitions on authorization of covered equipment and to clarify the rules and enforcement of such. The Commission seeks additional comment on modular transmitters and component parts in relation to covered equipment. The Commission addresses the partial court remand of the decision in its November 2022 EA Security R&O by proposing a definition of \"critical infrastructure\" as used on the Covered List and seeking comment on the implementation of that definition. The Commission also seeks comment on whether any modification to an authorized device by an entity identified on the Covered List should require a new application for certification. Finally, the Commission seeks comment on clarifying the scope of activities that constitute marketing of equipment and on measures to strengthen enforcement of marketing prohibitions.","document_number":"2025-21928","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/04/2025-21928/protecting-against-national-security-threats-to-the-communications-supply-chain-through-the","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-04/pdf/2025-21928.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-21928.pdf?1764769515","publication_date":"2025-12-04","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":"efforts to protect the <span class=\"match\">security</span> of America's communications <span class=\"match\">networks</span> and equipment supply chains, the Commission adopted the Equipment Authorization <span class=\"match\">Security</span> Report and Order, Order, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, ET Docket No. 21-232 and EA Docket 21-233 (2022) (EA <span class=\"match\">Security</span> R&amp;O and FNPRM). In that item, the Commission adopted rules as part of its equipment authorization program to prohibit authorization of communications equipment that has been determined to “pose an unacceptable risk to the national <span class=\"match\">security</span> of the United States"},{"title":"Facilitating Implementation of Next Generation 911 Services (NG911); Improving 911 Reliability","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (the FCC or Commission) proposes rules that would help 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 safeguard the reliability of critical components and support the interoperability needed to seamlessly transfer 911 calls and data from one network to another. When the Commission first adopted 911 reliability rules in 2013, the transition to NG911 was in its very early stages. Since then, many state and local 911 Authorities have made significant progress in deploying NG911 capabilities in their jurisdictions. This Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) is the next step in fulfilling the Commission's commitment to facilitate the NG911 transition and to ensure that the transition does not inadvertently create vulnerabilities in the nation's critical public safety networks. The FNPRM proposes to update the definition of \"covered 911 service provider\" in the Commission's existing 911 reliability rules to ensure that the rules apply to service providers that control or operate critical pathways and components in NG911 networks. It also proposes to update the reliability standards for providers of critical NG911 functions to ensure the reliable delivery of 911 traffic to NG911 delivery points, and proposes to establish NG911 interoperability requirements for interstate transfer of 911 traffic between Emergency Services IP Networks (ESInets). In addition, the FNPRM proposes to modify the certification and oversight mechanisms in the current 911 reliability rules to improve reliability and interoperability in NG911 systems while minimizing burdens on service providers, and proposes to empower state and local 911 Authorities to obtain reliability and interoperability certifications directly from covered 911 service providers.","document_number":"2025-09279","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/04/2025-09279/facilitating-implementation-of-next-generation-911-services-ng911-improving-911-reliability","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-04/pdf/2025-09279.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-09279.pdf?1748954707","publication_date":"2025-06-04","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":"disseminated lessons learned from major <span class=\"match\">network</span> outages and reminded and encouraged communications service providers to review industry best practices to ensure <span class=\"match\">network</span> reliability.\n 20 \n \n The Bureau created a new <span class=\"match\">network</span> reliability page (\n http://www.fcc.gov/<span class=\"match\">network</span>-reliability-resources \n ) to help ensure that <span class=\"match\">network</span> providers, public safety entities, and the general public can readily access the Bureau's work in promoting industry best practices.\n 21 \n \n Based on the Bureau's analysis of several major <span class=\"match\">network</span> outages that affected subscribers,"},{"title":"Intent To Request Approval From OMB of One New Public Collection of Information: Insider Threat Incident Reporting Tool","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites public comment on a new Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below that we will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. The collection involves the submission of details by the public, concerning potential insider threats, as well as any pertinent information regarding the person(s) involved in the reported event.","document_number":"2026-07857","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/23/2026-07857/intent-to-request-approval-from-omb-of-one-new-public-collection-of-information-insider-threat","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-23/pdf/2026-07857.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-07857.pdf?1776861908","publication_date":"2026-04-23","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":"other forms of information technology. \n Information Collection Requirement \n \n Under the Aviation and Transportation <span class=\"match\">Security</span> Act, TSA is <span class=\"match\">responsible</span> for <span class=\"match\">security</span> in all modes of transportation, including screening operations for passenger air transportation and for carrying out such other duties it considers appropriate relating to transportation <span class=\"match\">security</span>.\n 1 \n \n Under DHS Instruction 262-05-002, “\n Information <span class=\"match\">Sharing</span> and <span class=\"match\">Safeguarding</span>: Insider Threat Program, \n ” issued on October 1, 2019, DHS established requirements, standards, and assigned responsibilities"},{"title":"New Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Insider Threat Incident Reporting Tool","type":"Notice","abstract":"This notice announces that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has forwarded the new Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. The collection involves the submission of details by the public concerning potential insider threats, as well as any pertinent information regarding the person(s) involved in the reported event.","document_number":"2026-14074","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/13/2026-14074/new-agency-information-collection-activity-under-omb-review-insider-threat-incident-reporting-tool","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-13/pdf/2026-14074.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-14074.pdf?1783687517","publication_date":"2026-07-13","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":"to any Department of Homeland <span class=\"match\">Security</span> (DHS) facility, information, equipment, <span class=\"match\">network</span>, or system, including individuals detailed or assigned to DHS.\n \n \n Abstract: \n Under the Aviation and Transportation <span class=\"match\">Security</span> Act, TSA is <span class=\"match\">responsible</span> for <span class=\"match\">security</span> in all modes of transportation, including screening operations for passenger air transportation and for carrying out such other duties it considers appropriate relating to transportation <span class=\"match\">security</span>.\n 1 \n \n Under DHS Directive 262-05, “\n Information <span class=\"match\">Sharing</span> and <span class=\"match\">Safeguarding</span>,” \n issued on October 1, 2019"},{"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":"Memorandum on National <span class=\"match\">Security</span> Memorandum on Critical Infrastructure <span class=\"match\">Security</span> and Resilience, National <span class=\"match\">Security</span> Memorandum/NSM-22, The White House (Apr. 30, 2024), \n https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/04/30/national-<span class=\"match\">security</span>-memorandum-on-critical-infrastructure-<span class=\"match\">security</span>-and-resilience/ \n (“Critical infrastructure comprises the physical and virtual assets and systems so vital to the Nation that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on national <span class=\"match\">security</span>, national economic <span class=\"match\">security</span>, or national public"},{"title":"Transparency in Coverage","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"These proposed rules set forth proposed requirements that would amend the regulations under the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code regarding price transparency reporting requirements for non-grandfathered group health plans and health insurance issuers offering non-grandfathered group and individual health insurance coverage. Specifically, these proposed rules would improve the standardization, accuracy, and accessibility of public pricing disclosures in line with the goals of the Executive Order 14221. With respect to the in-network rate and out-of-network allowed amount machine-readable files, these proposed rules would achieve these goals by adding new contextual files and additional data elements like product type, network name, and enrollment counts; changing the reporting level for aggregation of data; removing in-network rates for unlikely provider-to-service mappings; increasing the reporting period and lowering the claims threshold for out-of-network historical data; and reducing the reporting cadence. These proposed rules would also improve the findability of all of the publicly disclosed machine- readable files required under the Transparency in Coverage rules, including the prescription drug file, by requiring a text file and footer with website URLs and contact information for the files. These proposed rules would also require pricing information that is made available through an online consumer tool and paper (upon request), to also be made available by phone, and establish that the satisfaction of such requirement also satisfies the requirements of section 114 of the No Surprises Act (including for grandfathered group health plans and health insurance issuers offering grandfathered group and individual health insurance coverage that are not otherwise subject to these proposed rules).","document_number":"2025-23693","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/23/2025-23693/transparency-in-coverage","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-23/pdf/2025-23693.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-23693.pdf?1766178909","publication_date":"2025-12-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY","name":"Treasury Department","id":497,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/treasury-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/497","parent_id":null,"slug":"treasury-department"},{"raw_name":"Internal Revenue Service","name":"Internal Revenue Service","id":254,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/internal-revenue-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/254","parent_id":497,"slug":"internal-revenue-service"},{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF LABOR","name":"Labor Department","id":271,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/labor-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/271","parent_id":null,"slug":"labor-department"},{"raw_name":"Employee Benefits Security Administration","name":"Employee Benefits Security Administration","id":131,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/employee-benefits-security-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/131","parent_id":271,"slug":"employee-benefits-security-administration"},{"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"}],"excerpts":"provider <span class=\"match\">network</span>, organizing the In-<span class=\"match\">network</span> Rate Files by provider <span class=\"match\">network</span> would decrease the size of the files, often significantly while still maintaining data integrity. Therefore, to standardize this method of organizing files across all plans and issuers, the Departments propose to amend the introductory language of paragraph (b)(1)(i) to require plans and issuers to make an In-<span class=\"match\">network</span> Rate File available for each provider <span class=\"match\">network</span> maintained or contracted by the plan or issuer. This approach would also reduce the total number of In-<span class=\"match\">network</span> Rate"}]}