{"description":"Documents matching 'voluntary only nonconformity will affect'","count":220,"total_pages":11,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=voluntary+only+nonconformity+will+affect&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Guidance on Multimodal State Freight Plans and State Freight Advisory Committees","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act included a provision requiring each State that receives funding under the National Highway Freight Program (NHFP) to develop a State Freight Plan (the Plan) that provides a comprehensive approach for the immediate and long-range planning activities and investments of the State with respect to freight, and meets all the required plan contents listed in the Act. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) added several new required elements and updated procedures for State Freight Plans. This guidance document updates and replaces the prior guidance on State Freight Plans and State Freight Advisory Committees issued on January 12, 2023. It also updates the guidance to be consistent with recent Executive Orders issued by President Trump and DOT Orders issued by Secretary Duffy. Except for any requirements specified in the statutes cited in the guidance document, the contents of this guidance document do not have the force and effect of law and do not bind the public in any way. The contents will not be relied upon by the Department as a separate basis for affirmative enforcement action or other administrative penalty. Conformity with any recommendations in this guidance document, as distinct from statutory requirements, is voluntary only, and nonconformity will not affect rights and obligations under existing statutes.","document_number":"2026-03648","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/24/2026-03648/guidance-on-multimodal-state-freight-plans-and-state-freight-advisory-committees","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-24/pdf/2026-03648.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-03648.pdf?1771854314","publication_date":"2026-02-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"}],"excerpts":"The contents will not be relied upon by the Department as a separate basis for affirmative enforcement action or other administrative penalty. Conformity with any recommendations in this guidance document, as distinct from statutory requirements, is voluntary only, and nonconformity will not affect rights and obligations under existing statutes. \n \n \n DATES: \n Unless otherwise stated in this Notice, this guidance is effective February 24, 2026. \n \n \n FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: \n \n Paul Baumer, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590"},{"title":"Agency Advisory Circular: Reduced Reliability Flight Safety System Design, Test, and Documentation","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"FAA invites public comments about our intention to publish an advisory circular. This Advisory Circular (AC) provides guidance to demonstrate compliance with the design, test, and documentation requirements for a Reduced Reliability Flight Safety System (RRFSS) of commercial space launch or reentry vehicles. This AC presents one acceptable means of compliance (MOC), but this is not the only acceptable MOC. Launch and reentry license applicants may use this AC to guide their internal processes, format their license applications, or both.","document_number":"2025-08496","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/14/2025-08496/agency-advisory-circular-reduced-reliability-flight-safety-system-design-test-and-documentation","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-05-14/pdf/2025-08496.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-08496.pdf?1747140321","publication_date":"2025-05-14","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 Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"by the FAA as a separate basis for affirmative enforcement action or other administrative penalty. Conformity with this guidance document (as distinct from existing statutes and regulations) is voluntary only, and nonconformity will not affect rights and obligations under existing statutes and regulations. This AC describes acceptable means, but not the only means, for demonstrating compliance with the applicable regulations. \n 1.4.4 The material in this AC does not change or create any additional regulatory requirements, nor does it authorize changes"},{"title":"Cybersecurity Labeling for Internet of Things","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) establishes a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for wireless consumer Internet of Things, or IoT, products. The program will provide consumers with an easy-to-understand and quickly recognizable FCC IoT Label that includes the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark and a QR code linked to a dynamic, decentralized, publicly available registry of more detailed cybersecurity information. This program will help consumers make safer purchasing decisions, raise consumer confidence regarding the cybersecurity of the IoT products they buy, and encourage manufacturers to develop IoT products with security-by- design principles in mind.","document_number":"2024-14148","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/07/30/2024-14148/cybersecurity-labeling-for-internet-of-things","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-07-30/pdf/2024-14148.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-14148.pdf?1722257113","publication_date":"2024-07-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"substantial support for a voluntary approach. The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) suggests that IoT Labeling Program must be voluntary “for the program to gain momentum in the marketplace.” AIM, Inc. (AIM) suggests that the voluntary aspect of the IoT Labeling Program “will help drive adoption of the label by device producers.” Further, commenters suggest that a voluntary program will ensure the broadest reach, most efficiency, and widest access to a diversity of IoT technologies. We agree that a voluntary program will help"},{"title":"Pipeline Safety: Recission of Advisory Bulletin on Section 114 of the Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2020","type":"Notice","abstract":"PHMSA is publishing this notice to rescind an advisory bulletin and related statements of policy and applicability concerning the requirements in section 114 of the \"Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2020.\"","document_number":"2025-11180","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/18/2025-11180/pipeline-safety-recission-of-advisory-bulletin-on-section-114-of-the-protecting-our-infrastructure","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-18/pdf/2025-11180.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-11180.pdf?1750164311","publication_date":"2025-06-18","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":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","id":408,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/408","parent_id":492,"slug":"pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"own right and will not be relied upon by the Department as a separate basis for affirmative enforcement action or other administrative penalty, and (ii) that conformity with the guidance document (as distinct from existing statutes and regulations) is voluntary only, and nonconformity will not affect rights and obligations under existing statutes and regulations.” \n 27 \n \n \n \n \n 26 \n \n See \n Office of Gen. Counsel, U.S Dep't of Transp., Memorandum to Secretarial Officers and Heads of Operating Administrations: Review and Clearance of Guidance Documents"},{"title":"Accepted Means of Compliance (MOC); Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category Airplanes","type":"Rule","abstract":"This document announces the availability of ASTM International (ASTM) consensus standards for use as an FAA-accepted MOC to the applicable airworthiness standards for normal category airplanes. The FAA accepts ASTM F3264-24, \"Standard Specification for Normal Category Aeroplanes Certification,\" with changes identified in this document.","document_number":"2025-08985","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/20/2025-08985/accepted-means-of-compliance-moc-airworthiness-standards-normal-category-airplanes","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-05-20/pdf/2025-08985.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-08985.pdf?1747658720","publication_date":"2025-05-20","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 Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"be applied as one (but not the only) means to comply. If the simplified methods in Appendix X1 through X3 are used, they must be used together in their entirety \n \n \n \n \n \n Replace X1.1.1 with: The methods provided in this appendix provide one possible means (but not the only possible means) of compliance and can only be applied to Level 1 and Level 2 low speed airplanes\n Replace X2.1.1 with: The methods provided in this appendix provide one possible means (but not the only possible means) of compliance and can only be applied to Level 1 and Level"},{"title":"Inspection and Certification of Establishments, Fishery Products, and Other Marine Ingredients","type":"Rule","abstract":"The NMFS Office of International Affairs, Trade, and Commerce is revising its current implementing regulations to improve the uniformity and reliability of seafood inspection services by adopting recognized best practices for inspection. NMFS has not significantly revised or updated the existing regulations since first issuing them in 1971, though it has modified many operating procedures since implementation of the current regulations. NMFS anticipates that these revisions will benefit the seafood industry by streamlining seafood inspection services and providing improved, more accurate inspection results.","document_number":"2024-29129","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/16/2024-29129/inspection-and-certification-of-establishments-fishery-products-and-other-marine-ingredients","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-16/pdf/2024-29129.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-29129.pdf?1734097513","publication_date":"2024-12-16","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":"necessary. NMFS does agree that before implementing any changes to policy that will affect how industry operates or responds, stakeholders will be notified and engaged in dialogue to ensure all parties understand the changes and have sufficient time to implement any changes required.\n \n \n Comment 15: \n One commenter wrote that NMFS being the only organization to provide export health certification and grading for other agency purchases does not make it a true voluntary program if industry wants to distribute and market their seafood products in a global"},{"title":"FTA Fiscal Year 2025 Apportionments, Allocations, and Program Information","type":"Notice","abstract":"This notice announces the full-year apportionments and allocations for grant programs for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 and provides contract authority.","document_number":"2025-17784","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/15/2025-17784/fta-fiscal-year-2025-apportionments-allocations-and-program-information","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-15/pdf/2025-17784.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-17784.pdf?1757681115","publication_date":"2025-09-15","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 Transit Administration","name":"Federal Transit Administration","id":193,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-transit-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/193","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-transit-administration"}],"excerpts":"document is not legally binding in its own right, and FTA will not rely upon it as a separate basis for affirmative enforcement actions or other administrative penalty. Conformity with this document (as distinct from existing statutes and regulations) is voluntary only, and nonconformity will not affect rights and obligations under existing statutes and regulations. \n \n Marcus J. Molinaro, \n Administrator. \n \n \n [FR Doc. 2025-17784 Filed 9-12-25; 8:45 am] \n BILLING CODE 4910-57-P \n \n"},{"title":"Medical Devices; Quality System Regulation Amendments","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is issuing a final rule to amend the device current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) requirements of the Quality System (QS) regulation to harmonize and modernize the regulation. We are harmonizing to align more closely with the international consensus standard for devices by converging with the quality management system (QMS) requirements used by other regulatory authorities from other jurisdictions (i.e., other countries). We are doing so by incorporating by reference an international standard specific for device quality management systems. Through this rulemaking we also establish additional requirements and make conforming edits to clarify the device CGMP requirements for such products. This action will continue our efforts to align our regulatory framework with that used by regulatory authorities in other jurisdictions to promote consistency in the regulation of devices and provide timelier introduction of safe, effective, high-quality devices for patients.","document_number":"2024-01709","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/02/02/2024-01709/medical-devices-quality-system-regulation-amendments","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-02-02/pdf/2024-01709.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-01709.pdf?1706708714","publication_date":"2024-02-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"},{"raw_name":"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":"the complaints, determining the need to investigate nonconformities and any need to notify an external party responsible for a nonconformity, and evaluating any need for actions to ensure that nonconformities do not recur. Also, FDA notes that use error may be a type of nonconformity and may require investigation, as appropriate. \n Nonconforming product discovered before or after distribution should be investigated to the degree commensurate with the significance and risk of the nonconformity, consistent with Clause 8.3 of ISO 13485 and its subclauses"},{"title":"Prohibiting Illegal Discrimination in Registered Apprenticeship Programs","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Department of Labor (DOL or the Department) is issuing this notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to remove undue regulatory burdens on registered apprenticeship program sponsors. The Department's proposal would rescind certain regulatory provisions that it believes are unlawful. It also includes conforming, technical changes to the Department's regulation that addresses Labor Standards for the Registration of Apprenticeship Programs. This proposed rule would streamline and simplify sponsors' obligations, while maintaining broad and effective nondiscrimination protections for apprentices and those seeking entry into apprenticeship programs. A brief summer of this document may be found at regulations.gov by searching by the RIN 1205- AC21.","document_number":"2025-12317","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/02/2025-12317/prohibiting-illegal-discrimination-in-registered-apprenticeship-programs","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-02/pdf/2025-12317.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-12317.pdf?1751287534","publication_date":"2025-07-02","agencies":[{"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":"Employment and Training Administration","name":"Employment and Training Administration","id":133,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/employment-and-training-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/133","parent_id":271,"slug":"employment-and-training-administration"}],"excerpts":"Analysis of Registered Apprenticeship in 10 States,” 2012.\n \n \n \n Registered apprenticeship programs are voluntarily sponsored by a wide range of organizations, including employers of all sizes—among them Federal, State, and local governments, employers groups, associations, joint labor-management organizations, workforce intermediaries, and educational institutions. Together, these stakeholders comprise the National Apprenticeship System, a voluntary network of registered apprenticeship programs and their sponsors, SAAs, and industry leaders who design"},{"title":"Highway Safety Program Guidelines","type":"Notice","abstract":"This notice revises four of the existing highway safety uniform guidelines to better reflect NHTSA's commitment to promoting highway safety programs that are based on traffic safety data. The revisions will also align these guidelines with a recent Executive order. The guidelines are Guideline No. 7: Judicial and Court Services; Guideline No. 8: Impaired Driving; Guideline No. 12: Prosecutor Training; Guideline No. 20: Occupant Protection.","document_number":"2025-09990","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/03/2025-09990/highway-safety-program-guidelines","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-03/pdf/2025-09990.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-09990.pdf?1748868312","publication_date":"2025-06-03","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":"National Highway Traffic Safety Administration","name":"National Highway Traffic Safety Administration","id":345,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-highway-traffic-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/345","parent_id":492,"slug":"national-highway-traffic-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"binding in its own right and will not be relied upon by the Department as a separate basis for affirmative enforcement action or other administrative penalty. Conformity with the guidance document (as distinct from existing statutes and regulations) is voluntary only, and nonconformity will not affect rights and obligations under existing statues and regulations. \n \n The revised guidelines are printed in full below. All highway safety guidelines are available on NHTSA's website at \n https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/guidance-documents. \n \n Highway"},{"title":"Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine Yield of Cigarettes and Certain Other Combusted Tobacco Products","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is proposing a tobacco product standard that would regulate nicotine yield by establishing a maximum nicotine level in cigarettes and certain other combusted tobacco products. FDA is proposing this action to reduce the addictiveness of these products, thus giving people who are addicted and wish to quit the ability to do so more easily. The proposed product standard is anticipated to benefit the population as a whole. For example, it would help to prevent people who experiment with cigarettes and cigars from developing addiction and using combusted tobacco products regularly.","document_number":"2025-00397","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/16/2025-00397/tobacco-product-standard-for-nicotine-yield-of-cigarettes-and-certain-other-combusted-tobacco","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-16/pdf/2025-00397.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-00397.pdf?1736948724","publication_date":"2025-01-16","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":"standard covered cigarettes only), which would reduce the rule's potential public health effects. If cigarettes were the only product covered by the proposed product standard, a proportion of people who smoke cigarettes would likely to turn to certain other combusted products, thereby reducing the significant public health impact of this rule. Similarly, people who use certain other combusted products would not be affected by the reduction in nicotine in cigarettes and would also not benefit. Further, if cigarettes were the only product covered by the"},{"title":"Cybersecurity Labeling for Internet of Things","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) proposes measures to improve consumer confidence and understanding of the security of their connected devices--commonly known as Internet of Things (IoT) devices--that are woven into the fabric of their everyday lives. To provide consumers with the peace of mind that the technology being brought into their homes is reasonably secure, and to help guard against risks to communications, the Commission proposes a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program that would provide easily understood, accessible information to consumers on the relative security of an IoT device or product, and assure consumers that manufacturers of devices bearing the Commission's IoT cybersecurity label adhere to widely accepted cybersecurity standards. In this regard, the Commission's cybersecurity labeling program would help consumers compare IoT devices and make informed purchasing decisions, drive consumers toward purchasing devices with greater security, incentivize manufacturers to meet higher cybersecurity standards to meet market demand, and encourage retailers to market secure devices. The proposed IoT label would offer a trusted, government-backed symbol for devices that comply with IoT cybersecurity standards.","document_number":"2023-18357","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/08/25/2023-18357/cybersecurity-labeling-for-internet-of-things","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-08-25/pdf/2023-18357.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-18357.pdf?1692881134","publication_date":"2023-08-25","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"and inform its proposals today.\n \n Discussion \n C. Establishing a Voluntary Cybersecurity Labeling Program \n 7. The Commission proposes to establish a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program. Given the nature of the IoT market, the Commission believes that the success of a cybersecurity labeling program will be dependent upon a willing, close partnership and collaboration between the federal government, industry, and other stakeholders. While this proposed program would be voluntary, entities that choose to participate in the Commission's program"},{"title":"Inspection and Certification of Establishments, Fishery Products, and Other Marine Ingredients","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The NMFS Office of International Affairs, Trade, and Commerce proposes to revise its current implementing regulations to improve the uniformity and reliability of seafood inspection services by adopting recognized best practices for inspection. NMFS has not significantly revised or updated the existing regulations since first issuing them in 1971, though it has modified many operating procedures since implementation of the current regulations. NMFS anticipates that these revisions will benefit the seafood industry by streamlining seafood inspection services and providing improved, more accurate inspection results, as described below.","document_number":"2024-08676","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/25/2024-08676/inspection-and-certification-of-establishments-fishery-products-and-other-marine-ingredients","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-04-25/pdf/2024-08676.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-08676.pdf?1713962728","publication_date":"2024-04-25","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","name":"National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration","id":361,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/361","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration"}],"excerpts":"All personal identifying information (for example, name and address) voluntarily submitted by the commenter may be publicly accessible. Do not submit confidential business information or otherwise sensitive or protected information.\n \n NMFS will accept anonymous comments. Enter N/A in the required fields if you wish to remain anonymous. Attachments to electronic comments will be accepted in Microsoft Word, Excel, WordPerfect, or Adobe portable document file (PDF) formats only. \n \n Written comments regarding the burden-hour estimates or other aspects"},{"title":"Requirements for Tobacco Product Manufacturing Practice","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, we, or Agency) is proposing to establish tobacco product manufacturing practice requirements for manufacturers of finished and bulk tobacco products. This proposed rule, if finalized, would set forth the requirements with which finished and bulk tobacco product manufacturers must comply in the manufacture, preproduction design validation, packing, and storage of finished and bulk tobacco products, to assure that the public health is protected and that tobacco products are in compliance with chapter IX of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).","document_number":"2023-04591","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/10/2023-04591/requirements-for-tobacco-product-manufacturing-practice","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-03-10/pdf/2023-04591.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-04591.pdf?1678283117","publication_date":"2023-03-10","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":"determines that the cause of a nonconformity does not relate to its repackaging or relabeling process, it should report the nonconformity to the other manufacturer(s), who then can conduct an adequate investigation, determine the cause of the nonconformity, and implement appropriate CAPA, for example changes to process controls. \n Proposed § 1120.16(a)(3) would require finished and bulk tobacco product manufacturers to identify and take actions needed to correct and prevent the recurrence of design problems and nonconformities and other related problems"},{"title":"Amendments and Nonconformance Penalties for Model Year 2027 and Later Heavy-Duty Highway Engines and Amendments to Inducement Provisions for SCR-Equipped Diesel Engines","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing regulatory amendments to certain compliance provisions and test procedures related to model year (MY) 2027 and later heavy-duty highway engines. These amendments would include changes to the regulatory useful life periods and the emission-related warranty periods. The EPA also proposes to add clarity to certain regulatory compliance provisions and correct errors in the regulations to support the MYs 2027 and later program for heavy-duty highway engines and vehicles. This includes certain amendments related to provisions adopted in January 2023 as well as other provisions adopted in earlier rules. The EPA also proposes to make nonconformance penalties (NCPs) available to manufacturers of medium heavy-duty engines (Medium HDE) and heavy heavy-duty engines (Heavy HDE) beginning in MY 2027. In addition, the EPA proposes to amend the requirements for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system inducement provisions for newly manufactured diesel-fueled highway engines and vehicles (i.e., light- and medium- duty vehicles and heavy-duty engines) and nonroad engines and equipment. The EPA is also considering new inducement guidance for in- use highway and nonroad diesel engines, vehicles, and equipment.","document_number":"2026-14112","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/14/2026-14112/amendments-and-nonconformance-penalties-for-model-year-2027-and-later-heavy-duty-highway-engines-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-14/pdf/2026-14112.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-14112.pdf?1783946711","publication_date":"2026-07-14","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":"since MY 2012, only four NO\n X \n emissions credit trades have occurred. The absence of trading and the limited banks of NO\n X \n credits necessary for utilizing production volume allowance reduces its effectiveness as a flexibility and threatens the continued availability of the low volume HD vehicles for which the provision was intended to address. This situation further supports the proposed change to eliminate the requirement of using NO\n X \n credits to access the interim production volume allowance.\n \n \n The proposed change affects only up to five"},{"title":"HISA Anti-Doping and Medication Control Rule","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020 recognizes a self-regulatory nonprofit organization, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, which is charged with developing proposed rules on a variety of subjects. Those proposed rules and later proposed rule modifications take effect only if approved by the Federal Trade Commission. The proposed rules and rule modifications must be published in the Federal Register for public comment. Thereafter, the Commission has 60 days from the date of publication to approve or disapprove the proposed rule or rule modification. The Authority submitted to the Commission a proposed rule on Anti-Doping and Medication Control on December 30, 2022. The Office of the Secretary of the Commission determined that the proposal complied with the Commission's rule governing such submissions. This document publicizes the Authority's proposed rule's text and explanation, and it seeks public comment on whether the Commission should approve or disapprove the proposed rule. This document is substantially similar to the document published on October 28, 2022, as corrected on November 4, 2022, and the Commission will consider all comments filed in response to that document as well as all comments filed in response to this document.","document_number":"2023-00957","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/01/26/2023-00957/hisa-anti-doping-and-medication-control-rule","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-01-26/pdf/2023-00957.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-00957.pdf?1674654316","publication_date":"2023-01-26","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":"directed by section 3055(b) of the Act: \n (1) Covered Horses should compete only when they are free from the influence of medications, other foreign substances, and methods that affect their performance. The entire Protocol is dedicated to this principle, and the elaborate anti-doping and controlled medication rules work toward the objective of ensuring that Covered Horses compete in a manner that is free of the influence of doping substances, medications, and methods that affect their performance. The Prohibited List and related Technical Document prescribe"},{"title":"Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule revises standards relating to denial of coverage for failure to pay past-due premium; excludes Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients from the definition of \"lawfully present;\" establishes the evidentiary standard HHS uses to assess an agent's, broker's, or web-broker's potential noncompliance; revises the Exchange automatic reenrollment hierarchy; revises standards related to the annual open enrollment period and special enrollment periods; revises standards relating to failure to file and reconcile, income eligibility verifications for premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions, annual eligibility redeterminations, de minimis thresholds for the actuarial value for plans subject to essential health benefits (EHB) requirements, and income-based cost-sharing reduction plan variations. This final rule also revises the premium adjustment percentage methodology and prohibits issuers of coverage subject to EHB requirements from providing coverage for specified sex-trait modification procedures as an EHB.","document_number":"2025-11606","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/25/2025-11606/patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act-marketplace-integrity-and-affordability","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-25/pdf/2025-11606.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-11606.pdf?1750709712","publication_date":"2025-06-25","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"}],"excerpts":"annual limitation on cost sharing of $6,350 for self-only coverage, which was published by the IRS on May 2, 2013,\n 225 \n \n in the proposed rule (90 FR 12993), we proposed that the PY 2026 maximum annual limitation on cost sharing would be $10,600 for self-only coverage and $21,200 for other than self-only coverage. We stated in the proposed rule that this represents approximately a 15.2 percent increase from the PY 2025 parameters of $9,200 for self-only coverage and $18,400 for other than self-only coverage, and approximately a 4.4 percent increase"},{"title":"Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance","type":"Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Department of Education (Department) amends the regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX). The purpose of these amendments is to better align the Title IX regulatory requirements with Title IX's nondiscrimination mandate. These amendments clarify the scope and application of Title IX and the obligations of recipients of Federal financial assistance from the Department, including elementary schools, secondary schools, postsecondary institutions, and other recipients (referred to below as \"recipients\" or \"schools\") to provide an educational environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, including through responding to incidents of sex discrimination. These final regulations will enable all recipients to meet their obligations to comply with Title IX while providing them with appropriate discretion and flexibility to account for variations in school size, student populations, and administrative structures.","document_number":"2024-07915","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/29/2024-07915/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-sex-in-education-programs-or-activities-receiving-federal","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-04-29/pdf/2024-07915.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-07915.pdf?1713530716","publication_date":"2024-04-29","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION","name":"Education Department","id":126,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/education-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/126","parent_id":null,"slug":"education-department"}],"excerpts":"requirements to apply only after a Title IX Coordinator assesses the conduct as alleged and determines that it constitutes sex discrimination. A Title IX Coordinator does not determine that conduct as alleged constituted sex discrimination prior to taking the steps required under final § 106.44(f)(1); that determination can only be made by a recipient following grievance procedures undertaken consistent with the requirements of § 106.45, and if applicable § 106.46.\n \n The revised requirements will obligate a Title IX Coordinator to act only when notified"},{"title":"Safety Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission or CPSC) has determined preliminarily that there is an unreasonable risk of injury and death associated with entrapment hazards from adult portable bed rails (APBRs). To address these risks, the Commission proposes a rule under the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) to require that APBRs meet the requirements of the applicable voluntary standard on APBRs, with modifications. The Commission is providing an opportunity for interested parties to present written and oral comments on this notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR). Like written comments, any oral comments will be part of the rulemaking record.","document_number":"2022-22692","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/11/09/2022-22692/safety-standard-for-adult-portable-bed-rails","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-11-09/pdf/2022-22692.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2022-22692.pdf?1667915114","publication_date":"2022-11-09","agencies":[{"raw_name":"CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION","name":"Consumer Product Safety Commission","id":84,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/consumer-product-safety-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/84","parent_id":null,"slug":"consumer-product-safety-commission"}],"excerpts":"entrapment incidents; thus, the rule is in the public interest.\n \n \n (h) \n Voluntary Standards. \n Under section 9(f)(3)(D) of the CPSA, if a voluntary standard addressing the risk of injury has been adopted and implemented, then the Commission must find that: the voluntary standard is not likely to eliminate or adequately reduce the risk of injury, or substantial compliance with the voluntary standard is unlikely.\n \n (1) The Commission preliminarily determines that the voluntary standard is not likely to eliminate or adequately reduce the unreasonable"},{"title":"HISA Anti-Doping and Medication Control Rule","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020 recognizes a self-regulatory nonprofit organization, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, which is charged with developing proposed rules on a variety of subjects. Those proposed rules and later proposed rule modifications take effect only if approved by the Federal Trade Commission. The proposed rules and rule modifications must be published in the Federal Register for public comment. Thereafter, the Commission has 60 days from the date of publication to approve or disapprove the proposed rule or rule modification. The Authority submitted to the Commission a proposed rule on Anti-Doping and Medication Control on August 17, 2022 and supplemented on October 13, 2022. The Office of the Secretary of the Commission determined that the proposal complied with the Commission's rule governing such submissions. This document publicizes the Authority's proposed rule text and explanation, and it seeks public comment on whether the Commission should approve or disapprove the proposed rule.","document_number":"2022-22970","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/10/28/2022-22970/hisa-anti-doping-and-medication-control-rule","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-10-28/pdf/2022-22970.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2022-22970.pdf?1666874715","publication_date":"2022-10-28","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":"directed by section 3055(b) of the Act: \n (1) Covered Horses should compete only when they are free from the influence of medications, other foreign substances, and methods that affect their performance. The entire Protocol is dedicated to this principle, and the elaborate anti-doping and controlled medication rules work toward the objective of ensuring that Covered Horses compete in a manner that is free of the influence of doping substances, medications, and methods that affect their performance. The Prohibited List and related Technical Document prescribe"}]}