{"description":"Documents matching 'under proposed rule owner must'","count":10000,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=under+proposed+rule+owner+must&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Required Use by Foreign Applicants and Patent Owners of a Patent Practitioner","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or Office) is proposing to amend the Rules of Practice in Patent Cases to require patent applicants and patent owners whose domicile is not located within the United States (U.S.) or its territories (hereinafter foreign applicants/inventors and patent owners) to be represented by a registered patent practitioner. A requirement that foreign applicants/ inventors and patent owners be represented by a registered patent practitioner would bring the United States in line with most other countries that require that such parties be represented by a licensed or registered person of that country. Additionally, this requirement would increase efficiency and enable the USPTO to more effectively use available mechanisms to enforce compliance by all foreign applicants/ inventors and patent owners with U.S. statutory and regulatory requirements in patent matters, and enhance the USPTO's ability to respond to false certifications, misrepresentations, and fraud.","document_number":"2025-23917","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23917/required-use-by-foreign-applicants-and-patent-owners-of-a-patent-practitioner","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-29/pdf/2025-23917.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-23917.pdf?1766497523","publication_date":"2025-12-29","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"United States Patent and Trademark Office","name":"Patent and Trademark Office","id":402,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/patent-and-trademark-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/402","parent_id":54,"slug":"patent-and-trademark-office"}],"excerpts":"USPTO considered one alternative before <span class=\"match\">proposing</span> the requirement that foreign applicants/inventors and patent <span class=\"match\">owners</span> be represented by a registered patent practitioner, as defined in <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> 37 CFR 1.32(a)(1). A description of the <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span> and the one alternative follows. \n \n <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">Rule</span>: \n <span class=\"match\">Under</span> the <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span>, the USPTO <span class=\"match\">proposes</span> to require that foreign applicants/inventors and patent <span class=\"match\">owners</span> be represented by a registered patent practitioner, as defined in <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> 37 CFR 1.32(a)(1). An applicant <span class=\"match\">must</span> be represented by a registered patent"},{"title":"Required Use by Foreign Applicants and Patent Owners of a Patent Practitioner","type":"Rule","abstract":"The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or Office) is amending the Rules of Practice in Patent Cases to require patent applicants and patent owners whose domicile is not located within the United States (U.S.) or its territories (hereinafter foreign applicants/inventors and patent owners) to be represented by a registered patent practitioner. A requirement that foreign applicants/ inventors and patent owners be represented by a registered patent practitioner will bring the U.S. in line with most other countries that require that such parties be represented by a licensed or registered person of that country. Additionally, this requirement will increase efficiency and enable the USPTO to more effectively use available mechanisms to enforce compliance by all foreign applicants/inventors and patent owners with U.S. statutory and regulatory requirements in patent matters, and enhance the USPTO's ability to respond to false certifications, misrepresentations, and fraud.","document_number":"2026-05564","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/20/2026-05564/required-use-by-foreign-applicants-and-patent-owners-of-a-patent-practitioner","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-20/pdf/2026-05564.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-05564.pdf?1773924326","publication_date":"2026-03-20","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"Patent and Trademark Office","name":"Patent and Trademark Office","id":402,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/patent-and-trademark-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/402","parent_id":54,"slug":"patent-and-trademark-office"}],"excerpts":"received comments about the <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> requirement for representation, which are discussed in the preamble.\n \n \n \n 3. \n The response of the Agency to any comments filed by the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration in response to the <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span>, and a detailed statement of any change made to the <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span> in the final <span class=\"match\">rule</span> as a result of the comments: \n \n The USPTO did not receive any comments filed by the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration in response to the <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span>. \n \n 4. \n A description"},{"title":"Extending the Reporting Deadline Under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule for 2025","type":"Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is promulgating this final rule to extend the reporting deadline under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule for reporting year 2025 from March 31, 2026 to October 30, 2026. This final rule changes only the reporting deadline for annual greenhouse gas (GHG) reports for reporting year 2025 in response to comments received on the proposed rescission of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). The EPA anticipates addressing the remainder of the proposed rule in one or more subsequent final actions.","document_number":"2026-03995","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/27/2026-03995/extending-the-reporting-deadline-under-the-greenhouse-gas-reporting-rule-for-2025","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-27/pdf/2026-03995.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-03995.pdf?1772113520","publication_date":"2026-02-27","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"ACTION: \n Final <span class=\"match\">rule</span>. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is promulgating this final <span class=\"match\">rule</span> to extend the reporting deadline <span class=\"match\">under</span> the Greenhouse Gas Reporting <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> for reporting year 2025 from March 31, 2026 to October 30, 2026. This final <span class=\"match\">rule</span> changes only the reporting deadline for annual greenhouse gas (GHG) reports for reporting year 2025 in response to comments received on the <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> rescission of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). The EPA anticipates addressing the remainder of the <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span> in one or"},{"title":"Accounting for Disregarded Transactions Between a Qualified Business Unit and Its Owner","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This document contains proposed regulations relating to the determination of taxable income or loss and foreign currency gain or loss with respect to a qualified business unit. The proposed regulations include an election that is intended to reduce the compliance burden of accounting for certain disregarded transactions between a qualified business unit and its owner. This document also includes a request for comments relating to the treatment of partnerships and controlled foreign corporations.","document_number":"2024-28371","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/11/2024-28371/accounting-for-disregarded-transactions-between-a-qualified-business-unit-and-its-owner","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-11/pdf/2024-28371.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-28371.pdf?1733838314","publication_date":"2024-12-11","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"}],"excerpts":"Internal Revenue Code (Code) and related provisions (the “<span class=\"match\">proposed</span> regulations”). The additions and amendments are issued <span class=\"match\">under</span> sections 987 and 989, pursuant to the express delegations of authority provided <span class=\"match\">under</span> those sections. The express delegations relied upon are referenced in the Background section of this preamble. The <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> regulations are also issued <span class=\"match\">under</span> the express delegation of authority <span class=\"match\">under</span> section 7805 of the Code. \n Background \n \n This document contains <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> regulations <span class=\"match\">under</span> section 987 of the Code. Section 987 applies to any"},{"title":"Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; CCR Management Unit Deadline Extension Rule","type":"Rule","abstract":"On May 8, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency established regulatory requirements, including compliance deadlines, for legacy coal combustion residuals surface impoundments and coal combustion residual management units under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. This action extends the existing deadlines for owners and operators of active coal combustion residual facilities or inactive coal combustion residual facilities with a legacy coal combustion residual surface impoundment to comply with the facility evaluation requirements for identifying coal combustion residual management units. This action also extends the existing deadline for owners and operators of coal combustion residual management units to comply with the groundwater monitoring provisions and the remaining provisions for coal combustion residual management units. Finally, EPA is taking final action on several rule amendments that were proposed on January 16, 2025, to correct errors and clarify the coal combustion residual regulations.","document_number":"2026-02599","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/10/2026-02599/hazardous-and-solid-waste-management-system-disposal-of-coal-combustion-residuals-from-electric","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-10/pdf/2026-02599.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-02599.pdf?1770412509","publication_date":"2026-02-10","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"Extension <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> (July 2025) \n \n On July 22, 2025, EPA published a direct final <span class=\"match\">rule</span> [90 FR 34358] with a parallel notice of <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> rulemaking [90 FR 34409] that would create an additional option for certain <span class=\"match\">owners</span> and operators to comply with the FER Part 1 requirements and extend compliance deadlines for the remaining CCRMU provisions. On September 4, 2025, EPA withdrew the direct final <span class=\"match\">rule</span> [90 FR 42708] due to the receipt of adverse comment and is proceeding with a final <span class=\"match\">rule</span> based on the <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span>. EPA refers to this direct final <span class=\"match\">rule</span> as the"},{"title":"Extending the Reporting Deadline Under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule for 2024 Data","type":"Rule","abstract":"The EPA is promulgating this final rule to extend the reporting deadline under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule for reporting year 2024 data from March 31, 2025, to May 30, 2025. This rule only changes the reporting deadline for annual greenhouse gas (GHG) reports for reporting year 2024. This rule does not change the reporting deadline for future years, and it does not change the requirements for what regulated entities must report.","document_number":"2025-04724","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/03/20/2025-04724/extending-the-reporting-deadline-under-the-greenhouse-gas-reporting-rule-for-2024-data","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-03-20/pdf/2025-04724.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-04724.pdf?1742388319","publication_date":"2025-03-20","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"ACTION: \n Final <span class=\"match\">rule</span>. \n \n \n SUMMARY: \n The EPA is promulgating this final <span class=\"match\">rule</span> to extend the reporting deadline <span class=\"match\">under</span> the Greenhouse Gas Reporting <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> for reporting year 2024 data from March 31, 2025, to May 30, 2025. This <span class=\"match\">rule</span> only changes the reporting deadline for annual greenhouse gas (GHG) reports for reporting year 2024. This <span class=\"match\">rule</span> does not change the reporting deadline for future years, and it does not change the requirements for what regulated entities <span class=\"match\">must</span> report. \n \n \n DATES: \n This <span class=\"match\">rule</span> is effective March 20, 2025. \n \n \n ADDRESSES: \n"},{"title":"Paper Manifest Sunset Rule; Modification of the Hazardous Waste Manifest Regulations","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing regulatory amendments to the hazardous waste manifest regulations to establish a date for sunsetting use of paper manifests in favor of electronic manifests. Phasing out paper manifests would unlock the estimated $28.5 million annual savings through decreased burden to manifest users while also increasing human health and environmental protection through better tracking of hazardous waste and greater transparency for regulators and the public. The proposed rule also introduces several conforming amendments to existing regulations. These include new registration requirements with the EPA's e-Manifest system for RCRA hazardous waste transporters, certain PCB waste generators, and PCB waste transporters. Additionally, the rule updates exception reporting requirements for very small quantity generators (VSQGs) managing hazardous waste from episodic events, as well as for healthcare facilities and reverse distributors handling hazardous waste pharmaceuticals. It also revises discrepancy reporting requirements for owners and operators of hazardous waste facilities operating under standardized permits. Lastly, the proposed rule includes four technical corrections to the import and export requirements to correct EPA's mailing address, remove obsolete text, and correct a citation associated with manifest corrections for export shipments.","document_number":"2026-04366","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/05/2026-04366/paper-manifest-sunset-rule-modification-of-the-hazardous-waste-manifest-regulations","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-05/pdf/2026-04366.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-04366.pdf?1772631909","publication_date":"2026-03-05","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"for taking this action? \n II. Detailed Discussion of the <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> \n A. Background \n B. <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> Date for Sunsetting the Use of Paper Manifests \n C. <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> Changes to Manifest-Related Definitions \n 1. <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> Changes to the Definitions of “Electronic Manifest” and “Manifest” \n 2. <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> Change to the Definition of “User of the Electronic Manifest System” \n 3. <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> Change to the Definition of “Paper Manifest Submissions” \n D. <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> Changes to the Manifest Requirements <span class=\"match\">Under</span> 40 CFR Parts 262 Through 267, and 761 \n 1. Removal of the"},{"title":"Repealing Certain Bridge Load Capacity Evaluation Requirements","type":"Rule","abstract":"This rule eliminates the Federal requirement that defines the process a track owner must follow when scheduling the evaluation of bridges with no load capacity determination. The requirement was intended as a transitional measure to phase in compliance after the bridge safety regulations became effective and is no longer necessary because the regulations have been in effect for almost 15 years and the transitional period for compliance has ended.","document_number":"2026-08254","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/28/2026-08254/repealing-certain-bridge-load-capacity-evaluation-requirements","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-28/pdf/2026-08254.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08254.pdf?1777293917","publication_date":"2026-04-28","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Railroad Administration","name":"Federal Railroad Administration","id":185,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-railroad-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/185","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-railroad-administration"}],"excerpts":"Capacities \n This final <span class=\"match\">rule</span> removes the requirement in paragraph (e) that defines the process a track <span class=\"match\">owner</span> <span class=\"match\">must</span> follow when scheduling the evaluation of bridges with no load capacity determination. The existing requirement imposes a restriction on a track <span class=\"match\">owner's</span> ability to establish a BMP and evaluate bridge load capacity as the track <span class=\"match\">owner</span> sees fit. The existing regulation requires an initial determination of load capacity to be completed within five years of the required date for adoption of a BMP <span class=\"match\">under</span> section 237.31. <span class=\"match\">Under</span> the existing regulation"},{"title":"Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal; Comment Request; Renewal Without Change of Prohibition on Correspondent Accounts for Foreign Shell Banks; Records Concerning Owners of Foreign Banks and Agents for Service of Legal Process","type":"Notice","abstract":"As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, FinCEN invites comments on the proposed renewal, without change, of certain existing information collection requirements found in Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulations applicable to certain covered financial institutions. Under these regulations, among other requirements, a covered financial institution is prohibited from establishing, maintaining, administering, or managing correspondent accounts in the United States for or on behalf of a foreign shell bank. The regulations require that a covered financial institution take reasonable steps to ensure that any correspondent account that it establishes, maintains, administers, or manages in the United States for a foreign bank is not used by the foreign bank to indirectly provide banking services to a foreign shell bank. The regulations also mandate that a covered financial institution that maintains a correspondent account in the United States for a foreign bank retain records in the United States identifying the owners of each such foreign bank whose shares are not publicly traded, unless the foreign bank files a Form FR-Y with the Federal Reserve Board identifying the current owners of the foreign bank, and the name and street address of a person who resides in the United States and is authorized, and has agreed to be an agent to accept service of legal process for records regarding each such correspondent account. This request for comments is made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.","document_number":"2025-09162","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/22/2025-09162/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-renewal-comment-request-renewal-without-change-of","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-05-22/pdf/2025-09162.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-09162.pdf?1747831509","publication_date":"2025-05-22","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":"Financial Crimes Enforcement Network","name":"Financial Crimes Enforcement Network","id":194,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/financial-crimes-enforcement-network","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/194","parent_id":497,"slug":"financial-crimes-enforcement-network"}],"excerpts":" \n from maintaining correspondent accounts in the United States for, or on behalf of, foreign banks that do not have a physical presence in any country. In addition, <span class=\"match\">under</span> 31 U.S.C. 5318(k), a covered financial institution maintaining a correspondent account in the United States for a foreign bank, <span class=\"match\">must</span> retain records identifying: (i) the <span class=\"match\">owners</span> of record and the beneficial <span class=\"match\">owners</span> of the foreign bank, and (ii) the name and address of a person residing in the United States who is authorized to accept service of legal process for the foreign bank"},{"title":"Perchloroethylene (PCE) and Carbon Tetrachloride (CTC); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Compliance Date Extensions","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is proposing to extend certain compliance dates applicable to certain entities subject to the regulation of perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). EPA is proposing to extend certain Workplace Chemical Protection Program (WCPP) compliance dates for non-federal owners and operators to match the compliance dates for federal agencies and their contractors. For both PCE and CTC, this proposal would extend the compliance date for initial monitoring for inhalation exposure to June 21, 2027, and extend the compliance date to meet the existing chemical exposure limit (ECEL), establish a regulated area, provide any required respiratory personal protective equipment (PPE), and establish a respiratory PPE program to September 20, 2027. For PCE, EPA is also proposing to extend the compliance date for non-federal entities to establish and implement an exposure control plan to December 20, 2027.","document_number":"2026-05977","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/27/2026-05977/perchloroethylene-pce-and-carbon-tetrachloride-ctc-regulation-under-the-toxic-substances-control-act","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-27/pdf/2026-05977.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-05977.pdf?1774529113","publication_date":"2026-03-27","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"authority <span class=\"match\">under</span> TSCA section 6(a) (15 U.S.C. 2605(a)) to conduct rulemaking to address unreasonable risks of injury to health or the environment presented by a chemical substance <span class=\"match\">under</span> its condition(s) of use. EPA <span class=\"match\">must</span> specify compliance dates <span class=\"match\">under</span> TSCA section 6(d) (15 U.S.C. 2605(d)) for any TSCA section 6(a) <span class=\"match\">rule</span>. In 2024, EPA promulgated final risk management <span class=\"match\">rules</span> <span class=\"match\">under</span> TSCA section 6(a) for PCE (“PCE Final <span class=\"match\">Rule</span>”) (Ref. 1) and CTC (“CTC Final <span class=\"match\">Rule</span>”) (Ref. 2), including compliance dates pursuant to TSCA section 6(d). This action <span class=\"match\">proposes</span> to alter"},{"title":"Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; CCR Management Unit Deadline Extension Rule","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is proposing to modify compliance deadlines for select provisions published in the Federal Register on May 8, 2024. This May 8, 2024 rule (Legacy Final Rule) established regulatory requirements for legacy coal combustion residuals (CCR) surface impoundments and CCR management units (CCRMU) under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). This proposal seeks comment on issues discussed in the direct final rule published in this Federal Register to establish an additional option for owners or operators of active CCR facilities or inactive CCR facilities with a legacy CCR surface impoundment to comply with the Facility Evaluation Report (FER) Part 1 and to extend compliance deadlines for the remaining CCRMU provisions published in the Legacy Final Rule. EPA is also soliciting comment on extending the deadline to prepare both FER Part 1 and Part 2 by 12 months.","document_number":"2025-13697","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/22/2025-13697/hazardous-and-solid-waste-management-system-disposal-of-coal-combustion-residuals-from-electric","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-22/pdf/2025-13697.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-13697.pdf?1753101908","publication_date":"2025-07-22","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"amendment(s) in the direct final <span class=\"match\">rule</span> that will not take effect. The revisions in the direct final <span class=\"match\">rule</span> that are not withdrawn will become effective on the date set out in the \n Dates \n section of the direct final <span class=\"match\">rule</span>. EPA will address all public comments in any subsequent final <span class=\"match\">rule</span> based on this <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span>.\n \n \n EPA does not intend to institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting <span class=\"match\">must</span> do so at this time. For further information about commenting on this <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span> see the \n ADDRESSES \n section of"},{"title":"Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; CCR Management Unit Deadline Extension Rule","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is taking direct final action to establish an additional option for owners or operators of active coal combustion residuals (CCR) facilities or inactive CCR facilities with a legacy CCR surface impoundment to comply with the facility evaluation report (FER) Part 1 requirements and to extend compliance deadlines for the remaining CCRMU provisions published in the Federal Register on May 8, 2024. The May 8, 2024 rule (Legacy Final Rule) established regulatory requirements for legacy CCR surface impoundments and CCR management units (CCRMU) under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).","document_number":"2025-13698","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/22/2025-13698/hazardous-and-solid-waste-management-system-disposal-of-coal-combustion-residuals-from-electric","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-22/pdf/2025-13698.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-13698.pdf?1753101909","publication_date":"2025-07-22","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"Legacy <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> \n In the Legacy <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">Rule</span>, EPA <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> to require <span class=\"match\">owners</span> and operators of regulated CCRMU to comply largely with the existing groundwater monitoring and corrective action criteria in §§ 257.90 through 257.98. However, EPA also <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> to require sampling and analysis of constituents listed in appendix IV. at the same time as those listed in appendix III. See 88 FR 32023-32024. In addition, EPA <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> two deadlines for the groundwater monitoring requirements, instead of the single deadline in the 2015 CCR <span class=\"match\">Rule</span>. The first"},{"title":"Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This proposed rule would amend HUD regulations to provide Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) and certain Multifamily Housing Owners (Owners) with the option to implement work requirements for work- eligible adults and term limits for non-elderly, non-disabled families residing in public housing or receiving assistance through Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), or Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA). This proposed rule is necessary to further the statutory goals of the public housing, HCV, PBV, and PBRA programs to provide maximum local flexibility for PHAs, promote self-sufficiency for residents, promote economically mixed housing in the PBRA program, and address the affordable housing shortage.","document_number":"2026-04095","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/02/2026-04095/establishing-flexibility-for-implementation-of-work-requirements-and-term-limits","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-02/pdf/2026-04095.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-04095.pdf?1772199923","publication_date":"2026-03-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT","name":"Housing and Urban Development Department","id":228,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/housing-and-urban-development-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/228","parent_id":null,"slug":"housing-and-urban-development-department"}],"excerpts":"of Flexibility <span class=\"match\">Under</span> This <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> \n This <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span> would allow PHAs and <span class=\"match\">Owners</span> to establish work requirements as a condition of continued occupancy in public housing or receipt of HCV, PBV, or PBRA assistance. Specifically, the <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span> would provide that a PHA not in receivership nor designated as a troubled performer <span class=\"match\">under</span> PHAS, SEMAP, or the small rural PHA assessment may require work-eligible adults in the assisted family to participate in work activities for a minimum number of hours a week. The <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span> would provide that"},{"title":"Repealing Certain Bridge Load Capacity Evaluation Requirements","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"FRA proposes to eliminate the Federal requirement that defines the process a track owner must follow when scheduling the evaluation of bridges with no load capacity determination. The requirement was intended as a transitional measure to phase in compliance after the bridge safety regulations became effective. The restrictions on the track owner's discretion to determine the process for evaluation of bridge load capacity are no longer necessary because the regulations have been in effect for almost fifteen years and the transitional period for compliance has ended.","document_number":"2025-12169","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/01/2025-12169/repealing-certain-bridge-load-capacity-evaluation-requirements","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-01/pdf/2025-12169.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-12169.pdf?1751055324","publication_date":"2025-07-01","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Railroad Administration","name":"Federal Railroad Administration","id":185,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-railroad-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/185","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-railroad-administration"}],"excerpts":"NPRM <span class=\"match\">under</span> E.O. 12866 (58 FR 51735, Oct. 4, 1993), Regulatory Planning and Review, and DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) determined that this NPRM is not a significant regulatory action <span class=\"match\">under</span> section 3(f) of E.O. 12866. This <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span> removes requirements that were originally put in place for a transition period, which has since expired. \n FRA analyzed the potential costs and benefits of this <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span>. Because this <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span> would"},{"title":"Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Enforcement Rule Proposed Modification","type":"Notice","abstract":"As required by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020, the Federal Trade Commission publishes a proposed modification of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's rules addressing horseracing in the United States. The proposed rule modification would amend the Rule 8000 Series, the Enforcement Rule, which establishes specified violations, sanctions applicable to violations of rules in both the Rule 2000 and Rule 8000 Series, a comprehensive set of procedures for the adjudication of alleged violations, and rules applicable to the exercise of the Authority's investigatory powers. This document publicizes the Authority's proposed rule modification's text and explanation, and it seeks public comment on whether the Commission should approve the proposed rule modification.","document_number":"2025-17296","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/09/2025-17296/horseracing-integrity-and-safety-authority-enforcement-rule-proposed-modification","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-09/pdf/2025-17296.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-17296.pdf?1757335514","publication_date":"2025-09-09","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION","name":"Federal Trade Commission","id":192,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-trade-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/192","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-trade-commission"}],"excerpts":"Authority (“HISA” or “the Authority”), which is charged with developing <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rules</span> on a variety of subjects. Those <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rules</span> and <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span> modifications take effect only if approved by the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or the “Commission”).\n 2 \n \n The <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rules</span> and <span class=\"match\">rule</span> modifications <span class=\"match\">must</span> be published in the \n Federal Register \n for public comment.\n 3 \n \n Thereafter, the Commission has 60 days from the date of publication to approve or disapprove the <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span> or <span class=\"match\">rule</span> modification.\n 4 \n \n \n \n \n 1 \n  15 U.S.C. 3051 through 3060.\n "},{"title":"Establishing United States Citizenship for MARAD Program Participation; Simplifying the Application Process","type":"Rule","abstract":"On July 1, 2025, MARAD published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), titled \"How to Best Evidence Corporate Citizenship: Policy and Regulatory Review,\" soliciting public comment on actions MARAD could take to improve the process for evidencing U.S. citizenship. The final rule will simplify and modernize the process for establishing United States citizenship of corporations and other business formations participating in MARAD programs. In the interest of minimizing the unnecessary disclosure of personally identifiable information, the final rule will also eliminate the requirement to provide dates and places of birth of corporate executives, directors, and stock owners as required in the current form of affidavit of citizenship. The final rule will also amend the form of affidavit with respect to entities that are publicly traded by eliminating the requirement to provide certain information regarding registered owners of stock, eliminate the notarization requirement, and provide a simple and streamlined process for recertification.","document_number":"2026-11269","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/04/2026-11269/establishing-united-states-citizenship-for-marad-program-participation-simplifying-the-application","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-04/pdf/2026-11269.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-11269.pdf?1780490731","publication_date":"2026-06-04","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Maritime Administration","name":"Maritime Administration","id":282,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/maritime-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/282","parent_id":492,"slug":"maritime-administration"}],"excerpts":"the final <span class=\"match\">rule</span> will also eliminate the requirement to provide dates and places of birth of corporate executives, directors, and stock <span class=\"match\">owners</span> as required in the current form of affidavit of citizenship. The final <span class=\"match\">rule</span> will also amend the form of affidavit with respect to entities that are publicly traded by eliminating the requirement to provide certain information regarding registered <span class=\"match\">owners</span> of stock, eliminate the notarization requirement, and provide a simple and streamlined process for recertification. \n \n \n DATES: \n This final <span class=\"match\">rule</span> is effective"},{"title":"Technical Amendments to the EPCRA Hazardous Chemical Inventory Reporting Requirements To Conform to the 2024 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to conform the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act hazardous chemical inventory reporting regulations to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Hazard Communication Standard amendments of 2012 and 2024. The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act and its regulations rely on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Hazard Communication Standard for the definition of a hazardous chemical and for the categories of health and physical hazards that must be reported under the hazardous chemical inventory regulations. This action proposes to conform the terminology used and information that must be reported on the hazardous chemical inventory forms to the Hazard Communication Standard amendments. As a result, this proposed action would also improve first responder and community safety, reduce discrepancies and confusion, prevent interpretation burdens on facilities when using (Material) Safety Data Sheets to complete annual hazardous chemical inventory reports, and improve clarity. In the \"Rules and Regulations\" section of this Federal Register, we are intending to implement the proposed amendments in this proposed rule as a direct final rule without a prior proposed rule. If we receive no adverse comment, we will not take further action on this proposed rule.","document_number":"2025-19920","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/17/2025-19920/technical-amendments-to-the-epcra-hazardous-chemical-inventory-reporting-requirements-to-conform-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-11-17/pdf/2025-19920.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19920.pdf?1763127911","publication_date":"2025-11-17","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"inventory reports, and improve clarity. In the “<span class=\"match\">Rules</span> and Regulations” section of this \n Federal Register \n , we are intending to implement the <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> amendments in this <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span> as a direct final <span class=\"match\">rule</span> without a prior <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span>. If we receive no adverse comment, we will not take further action on this <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span>.\n \n \n \n DATES: \n \n Written comments <span class=\"match\">must</span> be received by December 17, 2025. Comments on the information collection provisions of the <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span> <span class=\"match\">under</span> the PRA <span class=\"match\">must</span> be received by the Office of Management and Budget's Office of"},{"title":"Revision to Rules of Practice Before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or Office) proposes modifications to the rules of practice for inter partes review (IPR) before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB or Board) that the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of USPTO and, by delegation, the PTAB will use in instituting IPR.","document_number":"2025-19580","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/17/2025-19580/revision-to-rules-of-practice-before-the-patent-trial-and-appeal-board","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-10-17/pdf/2025-19580.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19580.pdf?1760618706","publication_date":"2025-10-17","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"Patent and Trademark Office","name":"Patent and Trademark Office","id":402,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/patent-and-trademark-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/402","parent_id":54,"slug":"patent-and-trademark-office"}],"excerpts":"practices. Accordingly, the Office requests comments on this distinct <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span>.\n \n The Office believes that this <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span> will enhance fairness and efficiency in patent disputes by focusing IPR proceedings on cases where the patent has not previously been challenged in litigation or where prior litigation was resolved via settlement at an early stage. \n \n The Office expects that this <span class=\"match\">proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">rule</span> will have a positive impact on the economy. First, as discussed above, the <span class=\"match\">rule</span> will increase the reliability of patent rights and the predictability"},{"title":"Establishment Registration and Product Listing for Tobacco Products","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is proposing regulations to prescribe the format, content, and procedures for establishment registration and tobacco product listing. Complete and accurate establishment registration and product listing information is important to accomplish statutory, regulatory, and public health objectives. Currently, only domestic owners and operators are required to register their establishments and list their tobacco products with FDA while foreign owners and operators are not subject to these requirements, creating significant gaps in Agency information. This action, if finalized, would extend registration and listing requirements to include owners and operators of foreign establishments.","document_number":"2026-13047","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/29/2026-13047/establishment-registration-and-product-listing-for-tobacco-products","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-29/pdf/2026-13047.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13047.pdf?1782477915","publication_date":"2026-06-29","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":"Food and Drug Administration","name":"Food and Drug Administration","id":199,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/food-and-drug-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/199","parent_id":221,"slug":"food-and-drug-administration"}],"excerpts":"Summary \n A. Purpose of the <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> \n B. Summary of the Major Provisions of the <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> \n C. Legal Authority \n D. Costs and Benefits \n II. Table of Abbreviations/Commonly Used Acronyms in This Document \n III. Background and Purpose \n IV. Legal Authority \n V. Description of the <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> <span class=\"match\">Rule</span> \n A. Scope (<span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> § 1108.1) \n B. Definitions (<span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> § 1108.3) \n C. Who <span class=\"match\">Must</span> Register and Submit a Tobacco Product List (<span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> § 1108.20) \n D. When To Submit Establishment Registration and Tobacco Product Listing (<span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> § 1108.22) \n \n E. Information"},{"title":"Air Plan Revisions; Arizona; Maricopa County Air Quality Department; New Source Review; Emission Reduction Credits","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD or \"Department\") portion of the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision establishes a federally enforceable program allowing fleet owners/operators to generate emission reduction credits (ERCs) by either retrofitting or replacing existing fleet vehicles with lower emitting vehicles while meeting other Clean Air Act (CAA or \"Act\") requirements. These ERCs are intended for use as offsets for major stationary sources under the Department's Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR) program. We are proposing to approve a local rule to allow for the generation of ERCs through voluntary on-road mobile source emission reductions under the CAA. We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action.","document_number":"2026-07405","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/16/2026-07405/air-plan-revisions-arizona-maricopa-county-air-quality-department-new-source-review-emission","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-16/pdf/2026-07405.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-07405.pdf?1776257119","publication_date":"2026-04-16","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"to the EPA. \n Table of Contents \n \n I. The State's Submittal \n A. What <span class=\"match\">rule</span> did the State submit? \n B. Are there other versions of this <span class=\"match\">rule</span>? \n C. What is the purpose of the submitted <span class=\"match\">rule</span>? \n II. The EPA's Evaluation and Action \n A. How is the EPA evaluating the <span class=\"match\">rule</span>? \n B. Does the <span class=\"match\">rule</span> meet the evaluation criteria? \n C. <span class=\"match\">Proposed</span> Action and Public Comment \n III. Incorporation by Reference \n IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews \n \n I. The State's Submittal \n A. What <span class=\"match\">rule</span> did the State submit? \n The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality"}]}