Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Census Bureau
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Children and Families Administration
National Institutes of Health
Coast Guard
Fish and Wildlife Service
Land Management Bureau
Antitrust Division
Drug Enforcement Administration
Employment and Training Administration
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Highway Administration
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Foreign Assets Control Office
Internal Revenue Service
Consult the Reader Aids section at the end of this issue for phone numbers, online resources, finding aids, and notice of recently enacted public laws.
To subscribe to the Federal Register Table of Contents electronic mailing list, go to https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USGPOOFR/subscriber/new, enter your e-mail address, then follow the instructions to join, leave, or manage your subscription.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Ratification.
The Department of Homeland Security is publishing notice of the Secretary of Homeland Security's ratification of a rule.
The ratification was signed on December 15, 2025 and relates back to the original date of the action that it ratifies.
Office of the General Counsel, DHS, Washington, DC 20528, (202) 282-9822.
On December 15, 2025, the Secretary of Homeland Security ratified the approval and issuance of the final rule titled “Security Bars and Processing,” as well as the associated notice of proposed rulemaking.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Notification of interpretation; request for comment.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing an interpretation of its regulations to include non-power production or utilization facilities (NPUFs) licensed under section 103 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (AEA), within the scope of the NRC's backfitting regulations and to exclude non-commercial NPUFs licensed under section 104 of the AEA from the scope of the NRC's backfitting regulations. The interpretation is effective immediately
This interpretation is effective January 20, 2026. Submit comments by February 19, 2026. Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but the Commission is able to ensure consideration of only comments received by this date.
You may submit comments by any of the following methods; however, the NRC encourages electronic comment submission through the Federal rulemaking website:
•
•
•
•
•
You can read a plain language description of this interpretation at
Christopher Prescott, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-001; telephone: 301-287-9452; email:
Please refer to Docket ID NRC-2024-0189 when contacting the NRC about the availability of information for this action. You may obtain publicly available information related to this action by any of the following methods:
•
•
•
The NRC encourages electronic comment submission through the Federal Rulemaking website (
The NRC cautions you not to include identifying or contact information that you do not want to be publicly disclosed in your comment submission. The NRC will post all comment submissions at
If you are requesting or aggregating comments from other persons for submission to the NRC, then you should inform those persons not to include identifying or contact information that they do not want to be publicly disclosed in their comment submission. Your request should state that the NRC does not routinely edit comment submissions to remove such information before making the comment submissions available to the public or entering the comment into ADAMS.
An NPUF is defined in section 50.2, “Definitions,” in part 50, “Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities,” of title 10 of the
In the original version of the Backfit Rule, which was published by the Atomic Energy Commission in 1970, neither the regulation nor the preamble could be read as excluding NPUFs from the scope of the rule. In both the proposed and final rules, as well as the associated preambles, the Atomic Energy Commission referred simply to “facility,” “facilities,” “production and utilization facility,” and “production and utilization facilities.” No reference
The NRC amended the Backfit Rule in 1985 and 1988. The NRC did not make any revisions to the rule text in the 1985 or 1988 amendments to indicate that the Commission intended to modify the scope of the Backfit Rule. In the 1985 rulemaking, the Commission revised the definition of “backfitting” in 10 CFR 50.109 from the 1970 version to remove the reference to a “production and utilization facility” and replaced it with the general, undefined term “facility.” Neither “power” nor “non-power” is referenced in the rule text.
Although not indicated by the revised rule text, the Commission did clarify the scope of the Backfit Rule with the 1985 and 1988 rulemakings. The regulatory basis for the 1985 and 1988 rulemakings was expressed solely in terms of nuclear power reactors. The titles and pages of the NRC's advance notice of proposed rulemaking and policy statement on backfitting in 1983, and the titles and preambles of the proposed and final rules for those amendments to § 50.109 involved only nuclear power reactors. The 1985 final rule stated that its purpose was to establish requirements for the future management of backfitting for power reactors.
Moreover, the NRC practice has been to apply the Backfit Rule to only nuclear power reactors. In a 1980s rulemaking that would have required research reactors and testing facilities to switch from highly enriched uranium to low enriched uranium, the Commission declined to apply the Backfit Rule in that rulemaking, stating in its staff requirements memorandum, “[T]he backfit rule should not be applied to this amendment of the regulations which relates only to non-power reactors.” In a 2012 final rule concerning non-power reactors, the Commission stated that the NRC determined that the backfit provisions in § 50.109 do not apply to test, research, or training reactors because the rulemaking record for § 50.109 indicates that the Commission intended to apply this provision to only power reactors, and NRC practice has been consistent with this rulemaking record.
In 2019, the Commission updated Management Directive (MD) 8.4, “Management of Backfitting, Forward Fitting, Issue Finality, and Information Requests.” That MD provides the Commission's policies and direction to the NRC staff on, among other things, the agency's backfitting “of nuclear power reactor facilities and select nuclear materials facilities.” The MD does not mention NPUFs. This silence is consistent with the Commission position articulated in the 2012 final rule preamble that NPUFs are not within the scope of the Backfit Rule.
Underlying the practice of excluding NPUFs from the scope of the Backfit Rule are statutory restrictions on the amount of regulation that the NRC can impose on facilities licensed under section 104 of the AEA. NPUFs have typically been licensed under section 104a or 104c of the AEA for non-commercial medical therapy or non-commercial research and development facilities, respectively. Sections 104a and 104c require the NRC to impose, in general, the minimum amount of regulation to permit the NRC to fulfill its AEA obligations. The NRC's record demonstrates the agency's adherence to the “minimum regulation” standard for NPUFs. Since 1990, the NRC has imposed requirements on NPUFs through only four rulemakings and six orders (that were not issued in response to a request or application).
In 2016, the NRC issued a construction permit under 10 CFR part 50 to SHINE Medical Technologies, Inc. (SHINE). SHINE applied for an operating license under 10 CFR part 50 in 2019. SHINE proposes to operate a medical isotope production facility to produce molybdenum-99. The facility would meet the definition of an NPUF if the NRC issues SHINE an operating license because the facility would not be a nuclear power reactor, and the facility would not be a production facility as defined under paragraphs (1) and (2) of the definition of “production facility” in § 50.2. SHINE would be issued an operating license pursuant to section 103 of the AEA and 10 CFR 50.22, because SHINE proposes to engage in activities that satisfy the statutory and regulatory provisions for commercial licenses. Therefore, SHINE would be a commercial NPUF. The NRC is clarifying whether commercial NPUFs like SHINE are within the scope of the Backfit Rule.
The NRC interprets its regulations to include within the scope of 10 CFR 50.109 commercial NPUFs licensed under section 103 of the AEA and exclude from the scope of 10 CFR 50.109 non-commercial NPUFs licensed under section 104 of the AEA.
Commercial facilities licensed under section 103 or 104b of the AEA have always been considered within the scope of the Backfit Rule. In contrast, the Commission has excluded from the scope of the Backfit Rule non-commercial facilities licensed under section 104a or 104c of the AEA. Consistent with this approach, the Commission concludes that commercial NPUFs licensed under section 103 of the AEA and 10 CFR 50.22 are within the scope of the Backfit Rule and non-commercial facilities licensed under section 104a or 104c of the AEA and 10 CFR 50.21 are outside the scope of the Backfit Rule.
The NRC is requesting comments on this interpretation. The NRC will publish a document in the
The documents identified in the following table are available to interested persons through one or more of the following methods, as indicated.
This proposed interpretation does not contain any new or amended collections of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501
The NRC may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the document requesting or requiring the collection displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Executive Order (E.O.) 12866, as amended by E.O. 14215, provides that the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) will determine whether a regulatory action is significant as defined by E.O. 12866 and will review all significant regulatory actions. OIRA determined that this notice of interpretation is not a significant regulatory action under E.O. 12866.
This notification of interpretation is a rule as defined in the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801-808). However, the Office of Management and Budget has not found it to be a major rule as defined in the Congressional Review Act.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Final rule.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVII-G500 and GVII-G600 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that new and more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new and more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
This AD is effective February 24, 2026.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 24, 2026.
• For Gulfstream material, contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402-2206; telephone 800-810-4853; email
• You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available at
Jeffrey Johnson, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5554; email:
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVII-G500 and GVII-G600 airplanes. The NPRM was published in the
The FAA received comments from Aery Aviation and Gulfstream. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.
Aery Aviation stated that the labor rate used in the proposed AD does not accurately reflect the cost to implement the proposed AD, particularly for airplanes maintained by the airplane manufacturer. The commenter stated the Gulfstream labor rate currently ranges from $250 to $322 per hour. The commenter recommended using Gulfstream's published labor rates for executive/private jets.
The FAA notes that the current wage rate for aviation mechanics as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, found at
Gulfstream requested the FAA revise the Background section of the proposed AD to specify the FAA received a report that the airworthiness limitations section of the Gulfstream GVII-G500 and GVII-G600 aircraft maintenance manuals (AMMs) has been revised to correct a typographical error for the main landing gear (MLG) cross bolt part number and to clarify safe life limit part numbers where “& Sub” was previously noted. Gulfstream also requested the FAA revise paragraph (e) of the proposed AD to specify the proposed AD was prompted by that report. Gulfstream said the statements in the Background section of the proposed AD regarding incorrect part numbers and new safe life limits, and in paragraph (e) of proposed AD regarding the FAA's determination that new and more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary, are vague and may be misleading. Gulfstream asserted these statements should revised for better clarity and to align with the actual reported condition.
The FAA agrees to clarify that the report indicated the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the AMMs were revised to correct an error for the MLG cross bolt part number and to add safe life limit part numbers that were incorrectly assumed as included under the “& sub” family of parts. However, the FAA disagrees with revising this AD. The FAA considers differences between the FAA-approved engineering data and the technical publications to be errors. The MLG cross bolt part number was revised, and the safe life limit part numbers were expanded, because the ALS of the AMMs did not match the FAA-approved engineering data. Further, the FAA determined that these changes to ALS of the AMMs constitute new and more restrictive airworthiness limitations, and this AD was prompted by that determination.
Gulfstream requested that the FAA revise paragraphs (g) and (l) of the proposed AD to reference Section 05-10-10, “Airworthiness Limitations,” Chapter 05, “Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,” Gulfstream GVII-G500 AMM, Revision 20, dated April 15, 2025; and Gulfstream GVII-G600 AMM, Revision 16, dated April 15, 2025. Gulfstream stated paragraph (g) of the proposed AD would require incorporating earlier AMM revisions, without accommodating these later AMM revisions. Gulfstream noted that Revision 20 of the Gulfstream GVII-G500 AMM and Revision 16 of the Gulfstream GVII-G600 AMM incorporate additional guidance for airplanes operating under European Union Part-26/EASA Certification Specifications 26 and do not modify any of the airworthiness limitations related to the proposed AD. Gulfstream expressed concern that operators who have incorporated later AMM revisions would not be able to demonstrate compliance with the proposed AD unless they obtained an alternative method of compliance (AMOC). Gulfstream also stated that paragraph (l) of the proposed AD would require incorporating by reference the entire AMM, whereas only the airworthiness limitations in Section 05-10-10 are necessary to address the unsafe condition.
The FAA agrees to revise paragraph (g) of this AD to clarify that using a later revision of Section 05-10-10 of the applicable AMM is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, provided that the information in the later revision is identical to that contained in Section 05-10-10, “Airworthiness Limitations,” Chapter 05, “Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,” Gulfstream GVII-G500 AMM, Revision 18, dated March 29, 2024; and Section 05-10-10, “Airworthiness Limitations,” Chapter 05, “Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,” Gulfstream GVII-G600 AMM, Revision 14, dated March 29, 2024; as applicable. As long as the information in the later revision of the applicable AMM is identical, an operator can show compliance with those airworthiness limitations without having to obtain an AMOC.
The FAA disagrees with Gulfstream's interpretation that this AD mandates the entire AMM. The FAA notes that paragraph (g) of this AD mandates Section 05-10-10 of the Gulfstream GVII-G500 AMM, Revision 18, dated March 29, 2024; and Section 05-10-10, “Airworthiness Limitations,” Chapter 05, “Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,” Gulfstream GVII-G600 AMM, Revision 14, dated March 29, 2024; as applicable. Accordingly, paragraphs (l)(2)(i) and (ii) of this AD incorporate by reference that same service information. It is not necessary to reference Revision 20 of the Gulfstream GVII-G500 AMM and Revision 16 of the Gulfstream GVII-G600 AMM in paragraph (l) of this AD because these later revisions are not required for compliance and are instead referenced as acceptable methods of compliance with the requirements in paragraph (g) of this AD. Therefore, the FAA has not revised paragraph (l) of this AD in response to this comment.
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered any comments received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Except for minor editorial changes, and any other changes described previously, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic burden on any operator.
The FAA reviewed Section 05-10-10, “Airworthiness Limitations,” Chapter 05, “Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,” Gulfstream GVII-G500 AMM, Revision 18, dated March 29, 2024; and Section 05-10-10, “Airworthiness Limitations,” Chapter 05, “Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,” Gulfstream GVII-G600 AMM, Revision 14, dated March 29, 2024. This material specifies more restrictive airworthiness limitations and includes new safe life limit part numbers. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models.
This material is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 278 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
The FAA has determined that revising the existing maintenance or inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although the agency recognizes that this number may vary from operator to operator. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program changes for their affected fleet(s), the FAA has determined that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate. Therefore, the FAA estimates the average total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per work-hour).
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements. Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety.
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective February 24, 2026.
None.
This AD applies to all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVII-G500 and GVII-G600 airplanes, certificated in any category.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Main Landing Gear.
This AD was prompted by a determination that new and more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of principal structural elements throughout the service life of each part. This condition, if not addressed, could compromise the structural integrity of the airplane.
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in Section 05-10-10, “Airworthiness Limitations,” Chapter 05, “Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,” Gulfstream GVII-G500 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Revision 18, dated March 29, 2024; and Section 05-10-10, “Airworthiness Limitations,” Chapter 05, “Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,” Gulfstream GVII-G600 AMM, Revision 14, dated March 29, 2024; as applicable. The initial compliance time for doing the tasks is at the time specified in Section 05-10-10, “Airworthiness Limitations,” Chapter 05, “Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,” Gulfstream GVII-G500 AMM, Revision 18, dated March 29, 2024; and Section 05-10-10, “Airworthiness Limitations,” Chapter 05, “Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,” Gulfstream GVII-G600 AMM, Revision 14, dated March 29, 2024; as applicable, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. Using a later revision of Section 05-10-10 of the applicable AMM with information identical to that contained in Section 05-10-10, “Airworthiness Limitations,” Chapter 05, “Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,” Gulfstream GVII-G500 AMM, Revision 18, dated March 29, 2024; and Section 05-10-10, “Airworthiness Limitations,” Chapter 05, “Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,” Gulfstream GVII-G600 AMM, Revision 14, dated March 29, 2024; as applicable, is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this paragraph.
After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (
Special flight permits, as described in 14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199, are not allowed.
The Manager, East Certification Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the East Certification Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be emailed to:
For more information about this AD, contact Jeffrey Johnson, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5554; email:
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Section 05-10-10, “Airworthiness Limitations,” Chapter 05, “Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,” Gulfstream GVII-G500 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Revision 18, dated March 29, 2024.
(ii) Section 05-10-10, “Airworthiness Limitations,” Chapter 05, “Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,” Gulfstream GVII-G600 AMM, Revision 14, dated March 29, 2024.
(3) For Gulfstream material identified in this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402-2206; telephone 800-810-4853; email
(4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(5) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Final rule.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVI airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that new and more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new and more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
This AD is effective February 24, 2026.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 24, 2026.
• For Gulfstream material identified in this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402-2206; telephone 800-810-4853; email
• You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available at
Jeffrey Johnson, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5554; email:
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVI airplanes. The NPRM was published in the
The FAA received a comment from an individual commentor who supported the NPRM without change.
The FAA received additional comments from Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.
Gulfstream requested that the FAA revise paragraph (g) of the proposed AD to allow incorporation of Section 05-10-10 of Gulfstream G650 Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 25, dated May 15, 2025; and Gulfstream G650ER Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 20, dated May 15, 2025. Gulfstream stated the proposed AD would require incorporating earlier AMM revisions, without accommodating these later AMM revisions. Gulfstream noted that the airworthiness limitations in Section 05-10-10 of the later AMM revisions are unchanged from the earlier revisions and still dated October 30, 2024. Gulfstream expressed concern that operators who have incorporated later AMM revisions would not be able to demonstrate compliance with the proposed AD unless they obtained an alternative method of compliance (AMOC). Gulfstream also stated that the proposed AD would require incorporating the entire AMM, whereas only the airworthiness limitations in Section 05-10-10 are necessary to address the unsafe condition.
The FAA agrees to revise paragraph (g) of this AD to clarify that using a later revision of Section 05-10-10 of the applicable AMM is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, provided that the information in the later revision is identical to that contained in Section 05-10-10, “Airworthiness Limitations,” Chapter 05, “Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,” Gulfstream G650 Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 24, dated October 30, 2024; and Section 05-10-10, “Airworthiness Limitations,” Chapter 05, “Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,” Gulfstream G650ER Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 19, dated October 30, 2024; as applicable. As long as the information in the later revision of the applicable AMM is identical, an operator can show compliance with those airworthiness limitations without having to obtain an AMOC.
The FAA disagrees with Gulfstream's interpretation that this AD mandates the entire AMM. The FAA notes that paragraph (g) of this AD requires incorporating the information in Section 05-10-10, “Airworthiness Limitations,” Chapter 05, “Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,” Gulfstream G650 Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 24, dated October 30, 2024; and Section 05-10-10, “Airworthiness Limitations,” Chapter 05, “Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,” Gulfstream G650ER Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 19, dated October 30, 2024; as applicable. Therefore, the FAA has not changed this AD in regard to this comment.
Gulfstream requested that the FAA revise the Background section of the proposed AD to specify Gulfstream revised the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the Gulfstream G650 and G650ER AMMs to add airplane serial numbers to the effectivity of the rear spar fitting principal structural element (PSE) and clarify safe life limit part numbers where “& Sub” was previously noted. Gulfstream stated that the Background description regarding
The FAA disagrees with the request. The term “error” is an accurate description of the need to revise the ALS of the AMMs. The FAA considers differences between the FAA-approved engineering data and the technical publications to be errors. The effectivity and the safe life limit part numbers were revised because the ALS of the AMMs did not match the FAA-approved engineering data. The FAA has not revised the AD in this regard.
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered any comments received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Except for minor editorial changes, and any other changes described previously, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic burden on any operator.
The FAA reviewed Section 05-10-10, “Airworthiness Limitations,” Chapter 05, “Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,” Gulfstream G650 Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 24, dated October 30, 2024; and Section 05-10-10, “Airworthiness Limitations,” Chapter 05, “Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,” Gulfstream G650ER Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 19, dated October 30, 2024. This material specifies airworthiness limitations, which includes additional safe life limit part numbers and the addition of airplane serial numbers to the effectivity of certain PSEs. These documents are distinct because they apply to different airplane models.
This material is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the
The FAA estimates that this AD would affect 428 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
The FAA has determined that revising the existing maintenance or inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although the agency recognizes that this number may vary from operator to operator. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program changes for their affected fleet(s), the FAA has determined that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate. Therefore, the FAA estimates the average total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per work-hour).
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements. Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety.
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective February 24, 2026.
None.
This AD applies to all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVI airplanes, certificated in any category.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.
This AD was prompted by a determination that new and more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of principal structural elements throughout the service life of each part. This condition, if not addressed, could compromise the structural integrity of the airplane.
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in Section 05-10-10, “Airworthiness Limitations,” Chapter 05, “Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,” Gulfstream G650 Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 24, dated October 30, 2024; and Section 05-10-10, “Airworthiness Limitations,” Chapter 05, “Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,” Gulfstream G650ER Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 19, dated October 30, 2024; as applicable. The initial compliance time for doing the tasks is at the time specified in Section 05-10-10, “Airworthiness Limitations,” Chapter 05, “Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,” Gulfstream G650 Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 24, dated October 30, 2024; and Section 05-10-10, “Airworthiness Limitations,” Chapter 05, “Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,” Gulfstream G650ER Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 19, dated October 30, 2024; as applicable, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. Using a later revision of Section 05-10-10 of the applicable AMM with information identical to that contained in Section 05-10-10, “Airworthiness Limitations,” Chapter 05, “Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,” Gulfstream G650 Aircraft Maintenance
After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (
Special flight permits, as described in 14 CFR 39.23, are not allowed.
The Manager, East Certification Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the East Certification Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be emailed to:
For more information about this AD, contact Jeffrey Johnson, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5554; email:
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Section 05-10-10, “Airworthiness Limitations,” Chapter 05, “Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,” Gulfstream G650 Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 24, dated October 30, 2024.
(ii) Section 05-10-10, “Airworthiness Limitations,” Chapter 05, “Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,” Gulfstream G650ER Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 19, dated October 30, 2024.
(3) For Gulfstream material identified in this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402-2206; telephone 800-810-4853; email
(4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(5) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC), Department of Energy (DOE).
Final rule; annual update of Commission filing fees.
In accordance with the Commission's regulations, this Final rule provides the yearly update using data in the Commission's Financial System to calculate new filing fees. The purpose of this Final Rule is to adjust the fees on the basis of the Commission's costs for Fiscal Year 2025.
This Final rule is effective February 19, 2026.
Muhammed Fofana, Office of the Executive Director, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 1st Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, 202-502-6046,
1. The Commission is updating the filing fees that it assesses for specific services and benefits provided to identifiable beneficiaries. Pursuant to 18 CFR 381.104, the Commission is establishing updated fees based on the Commission's Fiscal Year 2025 costs.
2. This Final rule does not contain any new or additional information collection requirements. The Commission is therefore not required to submit this Final rule for review to the Office of Management and Budget pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
3. The Commission is required to prepare an Environmental Assessment or an Environmental Impact Statement for any action that may have a significant adverse effect on the human environment.
4. Part 380 of the Commission's regulations lists exemptions to the requirement to draft an Environmental Analysis or Environmental Impact Statement. Included is an exemption for procedural, ministerial, or internal administrative actions.
5. The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA)
6. In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
7. From FERC's Home Page on the internet, this information is available on eLibrary. The full text of this document is available on eLibrary in PDF and Microsoft Word format for viewing, printing, and/or downloading. To access this document in eLibrary, type the docket number excluding the last three digits of this document in the docket number field.
8. User assistance is available for eLibrary and the FERC's website during normal business hours from FERC Online Support at (202) 502-6652 (toll free at 1-866-208-3676) or email at
9. The Commission is issuing this rule as a final rule without a period for public comment. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(A), notice-and-comment rulemaking procedures are unnecessary for “rules of agency organization, procedure, or practice.” This rule is therefore exempt from notice-and-comment rulemaking procedures because it concerns the Commission's procedures and practices. In particular, the rule adjusts filing fee amounts. The rule will not significantly affect regulated entities or the general public.
10. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) has determined this regulatory action is not a “significant regulatory action,” under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, as amended. Accordingly, OIRA has not reviewed this regulatory action for compliance with the analytical requirements of Executive Order 12866.
11. The Commission has determined, with the concurrence of OIRA, that this rule is not a “major rule” as defined in section 351 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. This final rule is being submitted to the Senate, House, and Government Accountability Office.
12. This rule is effective February 19, 2026.
The new fee schedule is as follows:
Electric power plants, Electric utilities, Natural gas, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
In consideration of the foregoing, the Commission amends part 381, chapter I, title 18, Code of Federal Regulations, as set forth below.
15 U.S.C. 717-717w; 16 U.S.C. 791-828c, 2601-2645; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 42 U.S.C. 7101-7352; 49 U.S.C. 60502; 49 App. U.S.C. 1-85.
Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice.
Final rule.
The Drug Enforcement Administration is publishing this final rule to amend its regulations related to “cannabimimetic agents” by including the term's definition, identifying 18 additional substances that meet the definition, and consolidating most existing administration controlled substances code numbers (drug codes) into a single drug code number for substances that meet this definition. The listing for two schedule I “cannabimimetic agents” that are under international control, JWH-018 and AM2201, are moved to the “hallucinogens” paragraph of schedule I but retain their existing drug codes to facilitate quota and international reporting requirements. While this final rule does not change the current and continuing schedule I status for the 18 additional substances meeting the definition of “cannabimimetic agents,” these and other substances meeting this definition will be assigned a new administration controlled substances code number once this final rule becomes effective.
This final rule is effective February 19, 2026.
Terrence L. Boos, Ph.D., Drug & Chemical Evaluation Section, Diversion Control Division, Drug Enforcement Administration; Telephone: (571) 362-3249.
On July 9, 2012, the Synthetic Drug Abuse Prevention Act of 2012 (SDAPA), Public Law 112-144, Title XI, Subtitle D, became effective. SDAPA amended the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) by legislatively placing “cannabimimetic agents” in schedule I.
DEA later published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on April 13, 2023, proposing to make technical, organizational, and conforming amendments to 21 CFR 1308.11(g).
The 18 additional substances that meet the structural and pharmacological definition in accordance with SDAPA are: AM-1220; AM-2233; EAM-2201; JWH-098; JWH-184; JWH-193; JWH-210; MAM-2201; JWH-007; JWH-022; JWH-147; JWH-302; JWH-307; JWH-412; WIN 55,212-2; CP-55,940; CP-47,497 C6 homolog; and CP-47,497 C9 homolog.
Further, the two substances that were originally listed in 21 CFR 1308.11(g)—JWH-018 and AM2201—are also listed in Schedule II of the Convention on Psychotropic Substances of 1971 (1971 Convention), Feb. 21, 1971, 32 U.S.T. 543, 1019 U.N.T.S. 175, as amended.
As part of the NPRM published on April 13, 2023, DEA solicited comments on the proposed changes. In response to the NPRM, DEA received one comment seeking clarity regarding the movement of JWH-018 and AM2201 from 21 CFR 1308.11(g) to 21 CFR 1308.11(d).
This regulation has been drafted and reviewed in accordance with the principles of Executive Orders (E.O.) 12866, 13563, 14192 and 14294. This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) of E.O. 12866. All of the substances listed in this final rule are already listed or defined as controlled substances in the United States under schedule I. In this final rule, DEA makes technical, organizational, and conforming amendments to its regulations to incorporate definitions found in 21 U.S.C. 812(d), list additional “cannabimimetic agents” that meet these definitions, and simplify drug codes assigned to “cannabimimetic agents.” These changes only apply to
This regulation meets the applicable standards set forth in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of E.O. 12988, to eliminate drafting errors and ambiguity, minimize litigation, provide a clear legal standard for affected conduct, and promote simplification and burden reduction.
This rulemaking does not have federalism implications warranting the application of E.O. 13132. The rule does not have substantial direct effects on the states, on the relationship between the National government and the states, or the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
This rule does not have tribal implications warranting the application of E.O. 13175. It does not have substantial direct effects on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal government and Indian tribes.
This action does not impose a new collection of information requirement under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Administrator, in accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), has reviewed this rule, and by approving it, certifies that it will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
DEA is making technical, organizational, and conforming amendments to its regulations to incorporate definitions found in 21 U.S.C. 812(d), list additional “cannabimimetic agents” that meet these definitions, and simplify drug codes assigned to “cannabimimetic agents.” These changes only apply to substances that are already listed or defined as schedule I controlled substances. This action does not impose any new regulatory controls or new administrative, civil, and/or criminal sanctions applicable to schedule I controlled substances on persons who handle (manufacture, distribute, reverse distribute, import, export, engage in research, conduct instructional activities or chemical analysis with, or possess), or propose to handle “cannabimimetic agents.”
All handlers of “cannabimimetic agents” must already be registered with DEA and have all security and other handling processes in place. Therefore, DEA estimates the cost of this rule on any affected small entity is minimal. Based on these factors, DEA projects that this rule will not result in a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
In accordance with the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) of 1995,2 U.S.C. 1501
This rule is not a major rule as defined by the Congressional Review Act (CRA), 5 U.S.C. 804. However, pursuant to the CRA, DEA is submitting a copy of this rule to both Houses of Congress and to the Comptroller General.
Administrative practice and procedure, Drug traffic control, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
For the reasons set out above, DEA amends 21 CFR part 1308 as follows:
21 U.S.C. 811, 812, 871(b), 956(b), unless otherwise noted.
The additions and revisions read as follows:
(d) * * *
(g)
This document of the Drug Enforcement Administration was signed on January 13, 2026, by Administrator Terrance C. Cole. That document with the original signature and date is maintained by DEA. For administrative purposes only, and in compliance with requirements of the Office of the Federal Register, the undersigned DEA Federal Register Liaison Officer has been authorized to sign and submit the document in electronic format for publication, as an official document of DEA. This administrative process in no way alters the legal effect of this document upon publication in the
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
Final rule.
This final rule amends the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's regulation on Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans to prescribe the spreads component of the interest assumption under the asset allocation regulation for plans with valuation dates of January 31, 2026-April 29, 2026. These interest assumptions are used for valuing benefits under terminating single-employer plans and for other purposes.
Effective January 31, 2026.
Jose Singer-Freeman (
PBGC's regulation on Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans (29 CFR part 4044) prescribes actuarial assumptions—including an interest assumption—for valuing benefits under terminating single-employer plans covered by title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The interest assumption is also posted on PBGC's website (
PBGC uses the interest assumption in § 4044.54 to determine the present value of annuities in an involuntary or distress termination of a single-employer plan under the asset allocation regulation. The assumptions in part 4044 of PBGC's regulations are also used in other situations where it is appropriate for liabilities to align with private sector group annuity prices. For example, PBGC's regulations on Notice, Collection, and Redetermination of Withdrawal Liability (29 CFR part 4219) and Duties of Plan Sponsor Following Mass Withdrawal (29 CFR part 4281) provide that these assumptions are used to value liabilities for purposes of determining withdrawn employers' reallocation liability in the event of a mass withdrawal from a multiemployer plan. Multiemployer plans that receive special financial assistance under the regulation on Special Financial Assistance by PBGC (29 CFR part 4262) must, as a condition of receiving special financial assistance, use the interest assumption to determine withdrawal liability for a prescribed period. Additionally, plan sponsors are required to use some, or all of these assumptions for specified purposes (
Part 4044 of PBGC's regulations provides that the interest assumption for part 4044 purposes is a yield curve (
This rule amends the regulation to specify the spreads used to determine the 4044 yield curve as of the last days of January, February, and March of 2026 (
PBGC has determined that notice of, and public comment on, this rule are impracticable, unnecessary, and contrary to the public interest. PBGC routinely updates the spreads component of the interest assumption in the asset allocation regulation so that the 4044 yield curve may be determined as soon as the underlying bond yield curves become available. These amendments are merely technical; they ensure that use of PBGC's interest assumption continues to yield liabilities in line with group annuity prices. Accordingly, PBGC finds that the public interest is best served by issuing this rule expeditiously, without an opportunity for notice and comment, and that good cause exists for making the assumptions set forth in this amendment effective less than 30 days after publication.
PBGC has determined that this action is not a “significant regulatory action” under the criteria set forth in Executive Order 12866.
Because no general notice of proposed rulemaking is required for this amendment, the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 does not apply. See 5 U.S.C. 601(2).
Employee benefit plans, Pension insurance, Pensions.
For the reasons stated in the preamble, PBGC amends 29 CFR part 4044 as follows.
29 U.S.C. 1301(a), 1302(b)(3), 1341, 1344, 1362.
(e) * * *
Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury.
Publication of a web general license.
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing a general license (GL) issued pursuant to the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations: GL 129, which was previously made available on OFAC's website.
GL 129 was issued on October 29, 2025. See
OFAC: Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, 202-622-4855; or
This document and additional information concerning OFAC are available on OFAC's website:
On October 29, 2025, OFAC issued GL 129 to authorize certain transactions otherwise prohibited by the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 587. This GL was made available on OFAC's website (
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this general license, all transactions prohibited by the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 587 (RuHSR), involving Rosneft Deutschland GmbH (RN Germany) or RN Refining & Marketing GmbH (RN Refining & Marketing), or any entity in which RN Germany or RN Refining & Marketing own, directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate, a 50 percent or greater interest, are authorized through 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time, April 29, 2026.
(b) This general license does not authorize any transactions otherwise prohibited by the RuHSR, including transactions involving any person blocked pursuant to the RuHSR, including any other blocked affiliates of Rosneft Oil Company, other than the blocked persons described in paragraph (a) of this general license, unless separately authorized.
Dated: October 29, 2025.
Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury.
Publication of a web general license.
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing a general license (GL) issued pursuant to the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations: GL 13O, which was previously made available on OFAC's website.
GL 13O was issued on September 29, 2025. See
OFAC: Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, 202-622-4855; or
This document and additional information concerning OFAC are available on OFAC's website:
On September 29, 2025, OFAC issued GL 13O to authorize certain transactions otherwise prohibited by the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 587. This GL was made available on OFAC's website (
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this general license, U.S. persons, or entities owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by a U.S. person, are authorized to pay taxes, fees, or import duties, and purchase or receive permits, licenses, registrations, certifications, or tax refunds to the extent such transactions are prohibited by Directive 4 under Executive Order 14024, Prohibitions Related to Transactions Involving the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, the National Wealth Fund of the Russian Federation, and the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation, provided such transactions are ordinarily incident and necessary to the day-to-day operations in the Russian Federation of such U.S. persons or entities, through 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time, January 9, 2026.
(b) This general license does not authorize:
(1) Any debit to an account on the books of a U.S. financial institution of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, the National Wealth Fund of the Russian Federation, or the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation; or
(2) Any transactions otherwise prohibited by the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 587 (RuHSR), including transactions involving any person blocked pursuant to the RuHSR, unless separately authorized.
(c) Effective September 29, 2025, General License No. 13N, dated July 8, 2025, is replaced and superseded in its entirety by this General License No. 13O.
Dated: September 29, 2025.
Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury.
Publication of a web general license.
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing a general license (GL) issued pursuant to the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations: GL 132, which was previously made available on OFAC's website.
GL 132 was issued on November 21, 2025. See
OFAC: Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, 202-622-4855; or
This document and additional information concerning OFAC are available on OFAC's website:
On November 21, 2025, OFAC issued GL 132 to authorize certain transactions otherwise prohibited by the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 587. This GL was made available on OFAC's website (
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this general license, all transactions prohibited by Executive Order (E.O.) 14024 involving the Paks II civil nuclear power plant project in Hungary (Paks II), including Paks II. Nuclear Power Plant Private Limited Company, or any successor project to the Paks II, that involve one or more of the following entities are authorized:
(1) Gazprombank Joint Stock Company;
(2) State Corporation Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs Vnesheconombank;
(3) Public Joint Stock Company Bank Financial Corporation Otkritie;
(4) Sovcombank Open Joint Stock Company;
(5) Public Joint Stock Company Sberbank of Russia;
(6) VTB Bank Public Joint Stock Company;
(7) Joint Stock Company Alfa-Bank;
(8) Public Joint Stock Company Rosbank;
(9) Bank Zenit Public Joint Stock Company;
(10) Bank Saint-Petersburg Public Joint Stock Company;
(11) National Clearing Center (NCC);
(12) Any entity in which one or more of the above persons own, directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate, a 50 percent or greater interest; or
(13) the Central Bank of the Russian Federation.
(b) This general license does not authorize:
(1) The opening or maintaining of a correspondent account or payable-through account for or on behalf of any entity subject to Directive 2 under E.O. 14024,
(2) Any debit to an account on the books of a U.S. financial institution of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, the National Wealth Fund of the Russian Federation, or the Ministry of Finance; or
(3) Any transactions otherwise prohibited by the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 587 (RuHSR), including transactions involving any person blocked pursuant to the RuHSR other than the blocked persons described in paragraph (a) of this general license, unless separately authorized.
Dated: November 21, 2025.
Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury.
Publication of a web general license.
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing a general license (GL) issued pursuant to the Transnational Criminal Organizations Sanctions Regulations: GL 1. This GL was previously made available on OFAC's website.
GL 1 was issued on October 14, 2025. See
OFAC: Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, 202-622-4855; or
This document and additional information concerning OFAC are available on OFAC's website:
On October 14, 2025, OFAC issued GL 1 to authorize certain transactions otherwise prohibited by the Transnational Criminal Organizations Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 590. GL 1 was made available on OFAC's website (
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this general license, all transactions prohibited by the Transnational Criminal Organizations Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 590 (TCOSR), that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the wind down of any transaction involving one or more of the following blocked entities are authorized through 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time, November 13, 2025, provided that any payment to a blocked person is made into a blocked account, in accordance with the TCOSR:
(1) Prince Holding Group;
(2) Prince Bank Plc.;
(3) Prince Huan Yu Real Estate Cambodia Group Co., Ltd; or
(4) Any entity in which one or more of the above persons own, directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate, a 50 percent or greater interest.
(b) This general license does not authorize any transactions otherwise prohibited by the TCOSR, including transactions involving any person blocked pursuant to the TCOSR other than the blocked persons described in paragraph (a) of this general license, unless separately authorized.
Dated: October 14, 2025.
Coast Guard, DHS.
Final rule.
The Coast Guard is changing the operating schedule that governs the SE 17th Street (Brooks Memorial) Bridge, across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW), mile 1065.9, at Fort Lauderdale, FL. This action will assist with vehicle congestion during weekday rush hour periods by limiting drawbridge openings.
This rule is effective February 19, 2026.
To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to
If you have questions on this rule, call or email Ms. Jennifer Zercher, Bridge Management Specialist, Southeast Coast Guard District; telephone 571-607-5951, email
On June 16, 2025, the Coast Guard published a Notice of temporary deviation from regulations; with a request for comments, entitled “Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Fort Lauderdale, FL” in the
On July 24, 2025, the Coast Guard published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking entitled “Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Fort Lauderdale, FL” in the
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority 33 U.S.C. 499. SE 17th Street (Brooks Memorial) Bridge across the AICW, mile 1065.9, at Fort Lauderdale, FL, is a bascule bridge with a 55-foot vertical clearance at mean high water in the closed position. The normal operating schedule for the bridge is set forth in 33 CFR 117.261(bb)(8).
The City of Fort Lauderdale requested the Coast Guard consider additional opening restrictions during weekday rush hour periods to assist with vehicle congestion. The drawbridge currently opens twice an hour for navigation. This change adds additional opening restrictions during weekday rush hour periods.
The Coast Guard provided a 45-day and 30-day comment period during the temporary deviation and NPRM and received a total of 161 comments. Most of the comments, 145, were in favor of the proposed change. The majority of commentors in favor of the proposed changes, feel over development and the proximity of the convention center are major aggravating factors in vehicle congestion as little to no improvements to roadway infrastructure are occurring. They state when the drawbridge opens during rush hour, it exacerbates vehicle congestion. Additional concern was raised for seasonal traffic and drawbridge operations. South Florida has a temporary increase in population from September through May. The proposed changes will assist with vehicle congestion during rush hour, however, improvements to roadway infrastructure should be considered by state and local agencies.
There were four duplicate comments and two comments that were outside the scope of the proposed rule. Two comments were against the proposed rule stating they feel the drawbridge should remain on its current opening schedule and that due to other factors surrounding the drawbridge further restrictions should not be imposed. This will be addressed in the following paragraph.
Alternate operating schedules were suggested by eight commentors. The alternate schedules included having the drawbridge open only once an hour, daily, allowing the drawbridge to remain in the down/closed position during the designated rush hour times and extend designated rush hour times. The AICW is a Federal Project Waterway that extends over 1,500 miles from Boston to Florida Bay. It is the main waterway artery for all commercial and recreational marine traffic that are unable to safely transit offshore. While not always convenient, land traffic has multiple alternate routes to cross the AICW. The Coast Guard has established a fixed security zone within Port Everglades. This restricts vessel movements within the vicinity of the drawbridge and the ability to allow vessels to safely pass is necessary. This area has strong currents which make it challenging for larger vessels to maintain steerage while waiting for the drawbridge to open. The Coast Guard is not currently imposing further restrictions beyond the proposed rule for the reasons stated above.
The current operating schedule allows the SE 17th Street (Brooks Memorial) Bridge to open at the top and bottom of each hour. Under this rule, the bridge will continue to open at the top and bottom of each hour, except that on weekdays, the bridge will open only at the top of the hour from 6:50 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. and from 3:50 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. At all other times the bridge will open at the top and bottom of each hour. Vessels that can pass beneath the bridge without an opening may do so at any time. Vessels exempted from specific requirements can still request an opening any time.
This rule changes the specific requirements for the SE 17th Street (Brooks Memorial) Bridge at Fort Lauderdale, FL. Additionally, this rule will republish § 117.261 to reorganize the paragraph structure to follow current regulatory drafting requirements.
We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and Executive Orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses based on a number of these statutes and Executive Orders.
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as amended, requires federal agencies to consider the potential impact of regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term “small entities” comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000. The Coast Guard received zero comments from the Small Business Administration on this rule. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b)
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small entities in understanding this rule. If the rule will affect your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please contact the person listed in the
Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR (1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or action of the Coast Guard.
This rule calls for no new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).
A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the National Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order 13132.
Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble.
We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security Management Directive 023-01, Rev. 1, associated implementing instructions, and Environmental Planning Policy COMDTINST 5090.1 (series) which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA)(42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f). The Coast Guard has determined that this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This rule promulgates the operating regulations or procedures for drawbridges and is categorically excluded from further review, under paragraph L49, of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 1.
Neither a Record of Environmental Consideration nor a Memorandum for the Record are required for this rule.
Bridges.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 117 as follows:
33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05-1; and DHS Delegation No. 00170.1. Revision No. 01.4
Public vessels of the United States and tugs with tows must be passed through the drawspan of each drawbridge listed in this section at any time.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(1) The draw is not constantly tended.
(2) The draw is normally in the fully open position displaying flashing green lights to indicate that vessels may pass.
(3) When a train approaches the bridge, it stops and the operator initiates a command to lower the bridge. The lights go to flashing red and the draw lowers and locks, providing scanning equipment reveals nothing under the draw. The draw remains down until a manual raise command is initiated or will raise automatically 5 minutes after the intermediate track circuit is no longer occupied by a rail car.
(4) After the train has cleared, the draw opens and the lights return to flashing green.
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(2) When the Presidential Security Zone is enforced, the draw will open on the quarter and three-quarter hour, except Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays) from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 2:15 p.m. to 6 p.m., the draw need only open on the quarter hour.
(j)
(2) When the Presidential Security Zone is enforced, the draw will open on the hour and half hour, except Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays) from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 2:15 p.m. to 6 p.m., the draw need only open on the half hour.
(k)
(2) When the Presidential Security Zone is enforced, the draw may be closed without advance notice to permit uninterrupted transit of dignitaries across the bridge. At all other times the bridge shall open on the quarter and three-quarter hour, or as directed by the on-scene designated representative.
(l)
(m)
(n)
(o)
(p)
(q)
(r)
(s)
(t)
(u)
(v)
(w)
(x)
(y)
(z)
(aa)
(bb)
(cc)
(dd)
(ee)
(ff)
(gg)
(1) Monday through Friday (except on Federal holidays):
(i) 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. the draw need only open on the hour.
(ii) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the draw need only open on the hour and half hour.
(iii) 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. the draw need only open on the hour.
(iv) 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. the draw shall open on signal.
(2) Saturday, Sunday, and Federal holidays the draw shall open on signal.
(hh)
Coast Guard, DHS.
Final rule.
The Coast Guard is changing the operating schedule that governs the Little River Bridge, across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) (Upper Little River), mile 347.3, at North Myrtle Beach, SC. This action will assist with vehicle congestion during weekday rush hour periods by placing the swing bridge on scheduled openings.
This rule is effective February 19, 2026.
To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to
If you have questions on this rule, call or email Ms. Jennifer Zercher, Bridge Management Specialist, Coast Guard District Southeast; telephone 571-607-5951, email
On May 13, 2025, the Coast Guard published a temporary deviation entitled “Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, North Myrtle Beach, SC” in the
On September 9, 2025, the Coast Guard published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking entitled “Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, North Myrtle Beach, SC” in the
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority 33 U.S.C. 499. The Little River Bridge across the AICW (Upper Little River), mile 347.3, at North Myrtle Beach, SC, is a swing bridge with a 7-foot vertical clearance at mean high water in the closed position. The normal operating schedule for the swing bridge is set forth in 33 CFR 117.5.
South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) requested the Coast Guard consider scheduled weekday openings during rush hour to assist with vehicle congestion. The swing bridge opens on demand for navigation. This change places the swing bridge on scheduled weekday openings during rush hour.
The Coast Guard provided a 30-day comment period during the NPRM and received a total of 51 comments. Twenty-one comments were in favor of the proposed changes. The commenters felt allowing the swing bridge to operate on scheduled openings during designated rush hour has assisted with vehicle congestion. It was suggested that traffic lights should be synchronized with scheduled openings and warning signage should be installed on connecting roadways providing vehicle traffic with the bridge status. These recommendations will be passed on to the appropriate agencies as they are outside the jurisdiction and authority of the Coast Guard.
Alternate operating schedules were suggested by 17 commenters. The alternate schedules included having the swing bridge open only once an hour, allowing the swing bridge to remain in the closed position during designated rush hour and extend designated rush hour times. The swing bridge provides very restrictive navigational clearances. The swing bridge provides only 7 feet of vertical clearance when the swing bridge is in the closed position. This waterway is utilized by commercial and recreational vessels. When the adjacent high-level fixed bridge, the U.S. 17 Highway Bridge, was constructed in 1997, the Coast Guard required the swing bridge be permanently removed from the waterway due to its restrictive nature. SCDOT requested the swing bridge remain for local traffic use. The Coast Guard allowed the swing bridge to remain in place and required it to operate on demand. The swing bridge has a vehicle weight restriction limiting usage, making it a secondary roadway. The Coast Guard acknowledges the population has increased in the North Myrtle Beach area, however, there are two high-level fixed bridges within two-mile radius of the swing bridge providing access across the AICW. Allowing the swing bridge to operate in a manner other than the proposed change is not reasonable for navigation given its restrictive nature and the alternate routes available for roadway traffic. The AICW is a Federal Project Waterway that extends over 1,500 miles from Boston to Florida Bay. It is the main waterway artery for all commercial and recreational marine traffic that are unable to safely transit offshore.
There were three duplicate comments and three comments that were outside the scope of the proposed rule. Seven comments were against the proposed change. The commenters stated that either the swing bridge should remain on demand or be permanently removed from the waterway. They felt that given the restrictive nature, adjacent high-level fixed bridge and the narrow waterway, marine traffic should be unrestricted. The Coast Guard understands their concerns, however, allowing the swing bridge to open per the proposed change via an authorized temporary deviation has not had a negative impact on navigation and has assisted with vehicle congestion during rush hour.
The current operating schedule allows the Little River Bridge to open on demand for marine traffic. Under this rule, the swing bridge will continue to open on demand, except that on weekdays, the swing bridge will open at the top and bottom of each hour from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. At all other times the swing bridge will open on demand. Vessels that can pass beneath the swing bridge without an opening may do so at any time. Vessels exempted from specific requirements can still request an opening any time.
We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and Executive Orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses based on a number of these statutes and Executive Orders.
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as amended, requires federal agencies to consider the potential impact of regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term “small entities” comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000. The Coast Guard received zero comments from the Small Business Administration on this rule. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities for the following reasons. This regulatory action determination is based on the ability that vessels can still transit the bridge during the scheduled times and vessels able to pass without an opening may do so at any time.
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small entities in understanding this rule. If the rule will affect your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please contact the person listed in the
Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman
This rule calls for no new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).
A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the National Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order 13132.
Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble.
We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security Management Directive 023-01, Rev.1, associated implementing instructions, and Environmental Planning Policy COMDTINST 5090.1 (series) which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f). The Coast Guard has determined that this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This rule promulgates the operating regulations or procedures for drawbridges and is categorically excluded from further review, under paragraph L49, of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 1.
Neither a Record of Environmental Consideration nor a Memorandum for the Record are required for this rule.
Bridges.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 117 as follows:
33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05-1; and DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.
(b) Little River Bridge across Upper Litte River, mile 347.3, at North Myrtle Beach. The draw shall open on signal, except that from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, the draw will open on the hour and half-hour.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Final rule.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Chapters 3745-21 and 3745-110 into the Ohio State Implementation Plan (SIP). The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (“Ohio” or “Ohio EPA”) submitted these revisions on March 30, 2022, and supplemented the submittal on February 1, 2023, and August 28, 2023. The EPA is approving parts of OAC Chapters 3745-21 and 3745-110 as satisfying some of the Moderate Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) and Nitrogen Oxide (NO
This final rule is effective on February 19, 2026.
The EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID Nos. EPA-R05-OAR-2022-0352 and EPA-R05-OAR-2023-0093. All documents in the docket are listed on the
Katie Caskey, Air and Radiation Division (AR18J), Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) (312) 353-3490,
Throughout this document whenever “we,” “us,” or “our” is used, we mean the EPA.
On August 28, 2025 (90 FR 41925), the EPA proposed to approve parts of OAC Chapters 3745-21 and 3745-110 as satisfying some of the Moderate VOC RACT requirements of 182(b)(2) and NO
The EPA provided a 30-day review and comment period for this action in the Proposal. The comment period ended on September 29, 2025. The EPA received two comments, which are summarized and addressed below.
In its comment, Ohio EPA noted that the Ruscoe Company's emissions units were mistakenly retained in the final rulemaking despite Ohio's intent to remove them. These emissions units—mixers P025, P026, P028, P030, P031, P032, P033, P034, P035, and P036—perform only mixing and blending of sealant and adhesive components, with no chemical reactions occurring.
The EPA is approving parts of OAC Chapters 3745-21 as satisfying some of the Moderate VOC RACT requirements of 182(b)(2) of the CAA for the Cleveland, OH nonattainment area under the 2015 ozone standard. The EPA is approving parts of OAC Chapter 3745-110 as satisfying some of the Moderate NO
In this rule, the EPA is finalizing regulatory text that includes incorporation by reference. In accordance with requirements of 1 CFR 51.5, the EPA is finalizing the incorporation by reference of the Ohio Regulations described in section III. of this preamble and set forth in the amendments to 40 CFR part 52 below. The EPA has made, and will continue to make, these documents generally available through
Under the CAA, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP submission that complies with the provisions of the CAA and applicable Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, the EPA's role is to approve State choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. Accordingly, this action merely approves State law as meeting Federal requirements and does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by State law. For that reason, this action:
• Is not a significant regulatory action subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993);
• Is not subject to Executive Order 14192 (90 FR 9065, February 6, 2025) because SIP actions are exempt from review under Executive Order 12866;
• Does not impose an information collection burden under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501
• Is certified as not having a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities
• Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
• Does not have federalism implications as specified in Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
• Is not subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997) because it approves a State program;
• Is not a significant regulatory action subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001); and
• Is not subject to requirements of section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent with the CAA.
In addition, the SIP is not approved to apply on any Indian reservation land or in any other area where the EPA or an Indian Tribe has demonstrated that a Tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of Indian country, the rule does not have Tribal implications and will not impose substantial direct costs on Tribal governments or preempt Tribal law as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000).
This action is subject to the Congressional Review Act, and the EPA will submit a rule report to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the United States. This action is not a “major rule” as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).
Under section 307(b)(1) of the CAA, petitions for judicial review of this action must be filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the appropriate circuit by March 23, 2026. Filing a petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule does not affect the finality of this action for the purposes of judicial review nor does it extend the time within which a petition for judicial review may be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness of such rule or action. This action may not be challenged later in proceedings to enforce its requirements. (See section 307(b)(2).)
Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen oxides, Ozone, Volatile organic compounds.
For the reasons stated in the preamble, title 40 CFR part 52 is amended as follows:
42 U.S.C. 7401
(c) * * *
(d) * * *
Office of Government-wide Policy (OGP), General Services Administration (GSA).
Ratification.
GSA is publishing notification of the Administrator of General Services' ratification of a rule.
The ratification was signed on January 14, 2026, and relates back to the original date of the action that it ratifies.
Alexander Kurien, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Government-wide Policy, at 202-208-7642 or
On January 14, 2026, the Administrator of General Services ratified the final rule titled “Reorganizing and Streamlining the Federal Travel Regulation To Improve Operational Efficiency.”
Office of Government-wide Policy (OGP), General Services Administration (GSA).
Ratification.
GSA is publishing notification of the Administrator of General Services' ratification of a rule.
The ratification was signed on January 14, 2026, and relates back to the original date of the action that it ratifies.
Alexander Kurien, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Government-wide Policy, at 202-208-7642 or
On January 14, 2026, the Administrator of General Services ratified the final rule titled “Aligning the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) With the Administration's Deregulatory Priorities.”
Office of Government-wide Policy (OGP), General Services Administration (GSA).
Final rule.
The General Services Administration (GSA), in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is removing and reserving a subpart of the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) pertaining to conduct on Federal property. DHS recently published a final rule, effective November 5, 2025, establishing regulations for the protection of Federal property. GSA's final rule will remove GSA regulations that are duplicative of DHS's new regulation. This final rule supports the deregulatory requirements of Executive Order issued January 31, 2025, titled “Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation.”
Alexander Kurien, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Government-wide Policy, at 202-208-7642 or
This final rule amends the FMR to align with the Administration's priorities set forth in Executive Order (E.O.) 14192,
The Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296, 116 Stat. 2135 (Nov. 25, 2002) (the Act), transferred the authority for law enforcement and related security functions for Federal properties from the GSA to the Secretary of DHS. In furtherance of the Act, and in consultation with the Administrator of GSA, DHS published the proposed rule for the protection of Federal property in the
Prior to the proposed rule, DHS relied upon the regulations governing personal conduct on Federal property found in 41 CFR part 102-74 subpart C. The FMR is only applicable to property under the jurisdiction, custody, or control of GSA (not all property protected by the Federal Protective Service) and applies only when the conduct is committed on the property itself and not adjacent thereto. Accordingly, the FMR is not comprehensive of DHS authority under 40 U.S.C. 1315 to protect Federal property falling within DHS's jurisdiction. Additional explanation about the changes between DHS regulation and the FMR can be found in the proposed rule at 90 FR 4398, 4401-4413.
DHS published the final rule promulgating regulations for the protection of Federal property (90 FR 24217) (June 9, 2025). That rule set January 1, 2026, as the effective date for those regulations. On November 5, 2025, DHS published another final rule changing the effective date for those regulations from January 1, 2026, to November 5, 2025 (90 FR 49247). DHS's regulation is codified at 6 CFR part 139.
GSA is removing the regulations that are duplicative of the DHS regulation or statute. A summary of the changes is as follows:
DHS completed a regulatory impact analysis as part of the published proposed rule (90 FR 4398). There is no cost associated with GSA deleting its regulations because DHS regulations are already in effect as of November 5, 2025 (90 FR 49247). The benefit of GSA deleting its regulations is to prevent confusion and allow DHS to be the single source of the regulatory requirement.
This rulemaking is exempt from the advance notice-and-comment and delayed-effective-date requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(a)(2), because this rulemaking relates to agency management or personnel or to public property, loans, grants, benefits, or contracts. This rulemaking relates to both GSA's agency management and public property because it applies to federally owned facilities under the jurisdiction, custody and control of GSA.
E.O. 12866 (
Subtitle E of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (codified at 5 U.S.C. 801-808), is also known as the Congressional Review Act (CRA). CRA generally provides that before a rule may take effect, unless excepted, the agency promulgating the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule, to each chamber of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the United States. This action is excepted from CRA reporting requirements prescribed under 5 U.S.C. 801 as it relates to agency management or personnel and to GSA organization, procedure, or practice that does not substantially affect the rights or obligations of non-agency parties, 5 U.S.C. 804(3), and is therefore not a “rule” for purposes of the CRA. This deregulatory action also does not meet the definition of a rule at 5 U.S.C. 551(4). OIRA has further determined that this action does not meet the definition of a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804(2).
This final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601,
The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the changes to the FMR do not impose recordkeeping or information collection requirements, or the collection of information from offerors, contractors, or members of the public that require the approval of OMB under 44 U.S.C. 3501,
Blind, Concessions, Energy conservation, Federal buildings and facilities, Fire prevention, Government property management, Parking, Rates and fares.
For the reasons stated in the preamble, and under the authority of 40 U.S.C. 121(c), the General Services Administration amends 41 CFR part 102-74 as follows:
Federal Communications Commission.
Final rule; announcement of compliance date.
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved a non-substantive change to the information collection associated with Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) rules adopted in a Report and Order issued by the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (
Effective June 12, 2028. The amendments to 47 CFR 10.480 (amendatory instruction 2) and 47 CFR 10.500(e) (amendatory instruction 3), published at 90 FR 57288 on December 10, 2025, are effective on June 12, 2028.
Joshua Gehret, Cybersecurity and Communications Reliability Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, (202) 418-7816 or
This document announces that OMB approved the non-substantive change to the information collection requirements in 47 CFR 10.480 and 47 CFR 10.500(e) on January 12, 2026.
The Commission publishes this document as an announcement of the compliance date of the rules.
If you have any comments on the burden estimates listed in the following, or how the Commission can improve the collections and reduce any burdens caused thereby, please contact Nicole Ongele, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554. Please include OMB Control Number, 3060-1113, in your correspondence. The Commission will also accept your comments via email at
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507), the FCC is notifying the public that it received OMB approval on January 12, 2026 of changes to 47 CFR 10.480 and 47 CFR 10.500(e) that OMB determined are non-substantive changes to the previously approved collection.
Under 5 CFR part 1320, an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a current, valid OMB Control Number.
No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act that does not display a current, valid OMB Control Number.
The foregoing notice is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13, October 1, 1995, and 44 U.S.C. 3507.
The total annual reporting burdens and costs for the respondents are as follows:
In the Multilingual WEA Implementation Order, 90 FR 57288, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau requires Participating CMS Providers to implement multilingual templates for the most commonly issued and most time-sensitive types of alerts in English, the next thirteen most commonly spoken languages in the United States, and American Sign Language (ASL). Specifically, Participating CMS Providers shall support the pre-scripted templates published in 90 FR 57288 for eighteen emergency events. For English and the thirteen written languages, Participating CMS Providers must support the inclusion of four fillable elements that customize the pre-scripted alert templates: the name of the sending agency, the location pertaining to the alert message, the time when the emergency conditions described in the alert are expected to end, and an optional URL. When an alert originator sends a non-English template message, Participating CMS Providers must display the corresponding pre-scripted alert message in English after the non-English message.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-24-02, which applies to all Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. (Safran) Model ARRIUS 2F engines. AD 2024-24-02 requires removal of the affected fuel control unit (FCU) from service and replacement with a serviceable part. Since the FAA issued AD 2024-24-02, it was determined that certain serial numbers of the affected FCUs are not subject to the unsafe condition. This proposed AD would continue to require removal of the affected FCU from service and replacement with a serviceable part. This proposed AD would also reduce the number of affected FCUs. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
The FAA must receive comments on this NPRM by March 6, 2026.
You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
•
•
•
•
• For European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) material identified in this proposed AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999 000; email:
• You may view this material at the FAA, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110.
David Bergeron, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (860) 386-1805; email:
The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments using a method listed under
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing CBI as “PROPIN.” The FAA will treat such marked submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to David Bergeron, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking.
The FAA issued AD 2024-24-02, Amendment 39-22892 (89 FR 92789, November 25, 2024), (AD 2024-24-02), for all Safran Model ARRIUS 2F engines. AD 2024-24-02 was prompted by an MCAI originated by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union. EASA issued EASA Emergency AD 2024-0202-E, dated October 22, 2024 (EASA Emergency AD 2024-0202-E), to correct an unsafe condition identified as a missing lubricating and balancing groove on one of the bearings of the FCU fuel pump related to a non-conforming manufacturing process.
AD 2024-24-02 requires removal of the affected FCU from service and replacement with a serviceable part. The FAA issued AD 2024-24-02 to detect and correct missing lubricating and balancing grooves on the bearings of the FCU fuel pump.
Since the FAA issued AD 2024-24-02, EASA superseded EASA Emergency
The FAA is issuing this AD to detect and correct missing lubricating and balancing grooves on the bearings of the FCU fuel pump and reduce the number of affected serial numbers. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in an uncommanded in-flight shut-down and a significant reduction of the control of a single engine helicopter.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at
The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2024-0202R1, which specifies procedures for replacement of the affected parts with serviceable parts. The MCAI also specifies prohibiting installation of affected parts on an engine. This material is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the
These products have been approved by the civil aviation authority of another country and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, that authority has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA is issuing this NPRM after determining that the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design.
This proposed AD would retain all requirements of AD 2024-24-02. This proposed AD would reduce the number of affected FCUs. This proposed AD would also require accomplishing the actions specified in the material already described.
In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has been coordinating with manufacturers and CAAs. As a result, the FAA proposes to incorporate EASA AD 2024-0202R1 by reference in the FAA final rule. This proposed AD would, therefore, require compliance with EASA AD 2024-0202R1 in its entirety through that incorporation, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD. Using common terms that are the same as the heading of a particular section EASA AD 2024-0202R1 does not mean that operators need comply only with that section. For example, where the AD requirement refers to “all required actions and compliance times,” compliance with this AD requirement is not limited to the section titled “Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s)” in EASA AD 2024-0202R1. Material required by EASA AD 2024-0202R1 for compliance will be available at
The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would affect five engines installed on helicopters of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements. Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Would not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety.
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) by March 6, 2026.
This AD replaces AD 2024-24-02, Amendment 39-22892 (89 FR 92789, November 25, 2024) (AD 2024-24-02).
This AD applies to Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. (Type Certificate previously held by Turbomeca, S.A.) Model ARRIUS 2F Engines, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2024-0202R1, dated September 8, 2025 (EASA AD 2024-0202R1).
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7314, Engine Fuel Pump.
This AD was prompted by a report of an uncommanded in-flight shut-down (IFSD) of a Safran Model ARRIUS 2F engine, followed by an investigation that revealed the IFSD was due to a missing lubricating and balancing groove on one of the bearings of the fuel control unit (FCU) fuel pump related to a non-conforming manufacturing process, and the determination that certain serial numbers of the affected FCUs are not affected by the unsafe condition. The FAA is issuing this AD to detect and correct missing lubricating and balancing grooves on the bearings of the FCU fuel pump and reduce the number of affected serial numbers. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in an uncommanded IFSD and a significant reduction of the control of a single engine helicopter.
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Do all required actions within the compliance times specified in, and in accordance with EASA AD 2024-0202R1.
(1) Where EASA AD 2024-0202R1 refers to “October 24, 2024 [the effective date of the original issue of this AD],” this AD requires using December 10, 2024 (the effective date of AD 2024-24-02).
(2) Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2024-0202R1 specifies to return the FCU to a Repair Center approved by Safran Helicopter Engines, this AD requires removing those parts from service.
(3) This AD does not adopt the “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2024-0202R1.
Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2024-0202R1 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
(1) The Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the International Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD and email to:
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office.
For more information about this AD, contact David Bergeron, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (860) 386-1805; email:
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD 2024-0202R1, dated September 8, 2025.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA material identified in this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999 000; email:
(4) You may view this material at FAA, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110.
(5) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
This action proposes to amend the Class E airspace at Covington, KY. The FAA is proposing this action as the result of airspace reviews conducted due to the decommissioning of the Cincinnati very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. This action would bring the airspace into compliance with FAA orders and support instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and operations.
Comments must be received on or before March 6, 2026.
Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2026-0534 and Airspace Docket No. 26-AGL-2 using any of the following methods:
*
*
*
*
FAA Order JO 7400.11K, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed
Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711.
The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it would amend the Class E airspace at the affected airports to support IFR operations.
The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters should submit only one time if comments are filed electronically, or commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments are filed in writing.
The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it received on or before the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without incurring expense or delay. The FAA may change this proposal in light of the comments it receives.
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the internet at
You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office (see the
Class E airspace relevant to this action are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This document proposes to amend the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11K, dated August 4, 2025, and effective September 15, 2025. These updates would be published in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. FAA Order JO 7400.11K, which lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points, is publicly available as listed in the
The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 that would modify the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 ft. above the surface at Covington, KY, due to airspace reviews conducted as part of the decommissioning of the Cincinnati VOR as part of the VOR MON Program.
For the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Covington, KY, Class E airspace extending upward from 700 ft. above the surface, the proposal would decrease the radius from 10 miles to 7.9 miles from the airport.
For the Clermont County Airport, Batavia, OH, Class E airspace extending upward from 700 ft. above the surface contained within the Covington, KY, airspace legal description, the proposal would increase the radius from 6.8 miles to 7 miles.
The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. It, therefore: (1) is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a “significant rule” under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this proposed rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1G, “FAA National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures” prior to any FAA final regulatory action.
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 7.9-mile radius of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport; and within an 8.8-mile radius of Cincinnati Municipal Airport/Lunken Field; and within 2 miles each side of the 021° bearing from the Cincinnati Municipal Airport/Lunken Field extending from the 8.8-mile radius of the Cincinnati Municipal Airport/Lunken Field to 12.3 miles north of Cincinnati Municipal Airport/Lunken Field; and within 2 miles each side of the 062° bearing of the Cincinnati Municipal Airport/Lunken Field extending from the 8.8-mile radius of Cincinnati Municipal Airport/Lunken Field to 11 miles northeast of Cincinnati Municipal Airport/Lunken Field; and within 2 miles each side of the 201° bearing from the Cincinnati Municipal Airport/Lunken Field extending from the 8.8-mile radius of the Cincinnati Municipal Airport/Lunken Field to 11.7 miles south of Cincinnati Municipal Airport/Lunken Field; and within a 7-mile radius of Clermont County Airport.
Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice.
Proposed amendment; notice of intent.
The Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration is issuing this notice of intent to publish a temporary order to schedule 2-(2-fluorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)cyclohexan-1-one (commonly known as 2-fluorodeschloroketamine or 2-FDCK), including its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation, in schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. When it is issued, the temporary scheduling order will impose the regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal sanctions applicable to schedule I controlled substances on persons who handle (manufacture, distribute, reverse distribute, import, export, engage in research, conduct instructional activities or chemical analysis with, or possess) or propose to handle 2-fluorodeschloroketamine.
January 20, 2026.
8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152.
Terrence L. Boos, Drug and Chemical Evaluation Section, Diversion Control Division, Drug Enforcement Administration; Mailing Address: 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152; Telephone: (571) 362-3249.
The notice of intent contained in this document is issued pursuant to the temporary scheduling provisions of 21 U.S.C. 811(h). The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intends to issue a temporary scheduling order
The CSA provides the Attorney General with the authority to temporarily place a substance in schedule I of the CSA for two years without regard to the requirements of 21 U.S.C. 811(b), if she finds that such action is necessary to avoid an imminent hazard to public safety.
Where the necessary findings are made, a substance may be temporarily scheduled if it is not listed in any other schedule under 21 U.S.C. 812, or if there is no exemption or approval in effect for the substance under section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), 21 U.S.C. 355.
In addition, the United States is a party to the 1971 United Nations Convention on Psychotropic Substances (1971 Convention), Feb. 21, 1971, 32 U.S.T. 543, 1019 U.N.T.S. 175, as amended. Procedures respecting changes in drug schedules under the 1971 Convention are set forth in 21 U.S.C. 811(d)(2)-(4). When the United States receives notification of a scheduling decision pursuant to Article 2 of the 1971 Convention indicating that a drug or other substance has been added to a schedule specified in the notification, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
On June 6, 2024, the Secretariat of the United Nations advised the Secretary of State of the United States that the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND),
The CSA requires the Administrator to notify the Secretary of HHS of this intent to issue a temporary scheduling order.
To find that placing a substance temporarily in schedule I of the CSA is necessary to avoid an imminent hazard to public safety, the Administrator must consider three of the eight factors set forth in 21 U.S.C. 811(c)(4)-(6): the substance's history and current pattern of abuse; the scope, duration and significance of abuse; and what, if any, risk there is to public health.
Substances meeting the statutory requirements for temporary scheduling may only be placed in schedule I.
The availability of new psychoactive substances on the illicit drug market continues to pose an imminent hazard to public safety. Adverse health effects associated with the abuse of such substances and their increased popularity have become a serious concern in recent years. Such substances include 2-fluorodeschloroketamine, which has been identified on the illicit drug market in the United States and worldwide.
The positive identification of 2-fluorodeschloroketamine in law enforcement seizures and toxicology reports poses a serious concern to public safety. 2-Fluorodeschloroketamine has been detected in 52 drug seizures across 12 states since 2018, and this substance has been detected in biological samples from 3 overdose cases in the United States.
Data obtained from preclinical pharmacology studies show that 2-fluorodeschloroketamine has a pharmacological profile similar to that of other arylcyclohexylamines, such as phencyclidine (PCP) and ketamine, which are schedule II and III controlled substances, respectively. Due to these pharmacological similarities, the use of 2-fluorodeschloroketamine presents a high risk of abuse and may negatively affect users and their communities. These pharmacological similarities also lead to similar clinical presentations of intoxication that range from hallucinogenic-like adverse effects to death. Thus, 2-fluorodeschloroketamine poses an imminent hazard to public safety.
Available data and information for 2-fluorodeschloroketamine, summarized below, indicate that this substance has a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. DEA's three-factor analysis is available in its entirety under “Supporting and Related Material” of the public docket for this action at
2-Fluorodeschloroketamine belongs to a chemical structural class of substances known as arylcyclohexylamines that includes dissociative anesthetics PCP (a schedule II substance) and ketamine (a schedule III substance). Details on 2-fluorodeschloroketamine synthesis have been available since 2014, long after its first reported synthesis without details in 1987. In 2015, online forum users began to discuss the psychoactive properties of 2-fluorodeschloroketamine and commonly compared 2-fluorodeschloroketamine to ketamine. Unlike ketamine, however, 2-fluorodeschloroketamine has no currently approved medical use. In the November 8 HHS letter to DEA, the then-Assistant Secretary stated that there were no FDA-approved NDAs or INDs for 2-fluorodeschloroketamine. In the June 11 HHS letter to DEA, the Acting Assistant Secretary reaffirmed that there were no FDA-approved NDAs or INDs for 2-fluorodeschloroketamine.
2-Fluorodeschloroketamine emerged on the illicit drug market similarly to other dissociative anesthetics that are trafficked for their psychoactive effects; this is evidenced by the identification of this substance in forensic drug exhibits and toxicology samples. Based on available data from user reports and law enforcement seizures, individuals typically purchase 2-fluorodeschloroketamine as powder or crystals, which are then crushed and placed into capsules or solubilized. Common routes of administration include oral consumption or insufflation, while less commonly mentioned routes include intramuscular injection, sublingual administration, and rectal insertion. In addition, scientific literature and toxicological reports indicate that 2-fluorodeschloroketamine is likely co-ingested with other substances, whether as separate products or a single product containing multiple licit and illicit substances. In toxicological reports, substances co-identified with 2-fluorodeschloroketamine included, but were not limited to, 2-fluoromethamphetamine (schedule I); 3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA; schedule I); 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA; schedule I); 4-methoxy PCP; ADB-BUTINACA (schedule I); ketamine (schedule III); fentanyl (schedule II); mitragynine; morphine (schedule II); and various prescription drugs.
Users on online forums began to discuss 2-fluorodeschloroketamine and its consumption in 2015. In 2016, government authorities in Spain first documented the appearance of 2-fluorodeschloroketamine on the illicit drug market, and this substance has since been detected in numerous countries, such as Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Some of these countries actively regulated 2-fluorodeschloroketamine under psychoactive drug control regulations prior to its international control in 2024.
Law enforcement data indicate that the presence of 2-fluorodeschloroketamine is widespread in the United States. Since 2018, DEA's National Forensic Laboratory Information System (NFLIS-Drug)
2-Fluorodeschloroketamine is a potent arylcyclohexylamine, and evidence suggests that users abuse this substance for its dissociative effects. Literature and case reports indicate that the clinical presentation of 2-fluorodeschloroketamine intoxication is similar to that from other arylcyclohexylamines, such as PCP (schedule II) and ketamine (schedule III), and ranges from hallucinogenic-like adverse effects to death. In nonfatal intoxications, adverse effects include acute neurological symptoms resulting in cognitive and behavioral abnormalities, as well as cardiovascular symptoms, such as hypertension and tachycardia. Literature also indicates that 2-fluorodeschloroketamine has been used as a “date rape” drug and was detected among 11 cases of drug-facilitated sexual assault internationally.
In addition, according to findings by the DEA Toxicology Testing Program (DEA TOX),
Lastly, U.S. law enforcement data indicate that 2-fluorodeschloroketamine has been encountered since 2018 and that this substance is easily and affordably obtainable online and on the illicit market. Consequently, individuals may be unknowingly exposed to this substance despite their intentions to consume other drugs, such as bucinnazine, ketamine, or methoxphenidine. Analytical testing of seized samples indicates single and combinations of substances, suggesting that 2-fluorodeschloroketamine may be frequently used as an adulterant or ketamine substitute. The unpredictable levels of adulterant or drug purity across samples may pose significant harm to public health.
In accordance with 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(3), based on the available data and information summarized above, the uncontrolled manufacture, distribution, reverse distribution, importation, exportation, conduct of research and chemical analysis, possession, and abuse of 2-fluorodeschloroketamine pose an imminent hazard to public safety. DEA is not aware of any currently accepted medical uses for 2-fluorodeschloroketamine in treatment in the United States. A substance meeting
As required by 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(4), in the November 1 DEA letter, the then-Administrator notified the then-Assistant Secretary of DEA's intention to temporarily place 2-fluorodeschloroketamine in schedule I. HHS had no objection to the temporary placement of this substance in schedule I. However, due to the change in HHS's leadership after the November 8 HHS letter, DEA requested an updated response from HHS in the May 28 DEA letter. In the June 11 HHS letter, the Acting Assistant Secretary reaffirmed that HHS had no objection to the temporary placement of 2-fluorodeschloroketamine in schedule I.
This notice of intent provides the 30-day notice pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(1) of DEA's intent to issue a temporary scheduling order. In accordance with 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(1) and (3), the Administrator considered available data and information, herein set forth the grounds for his determination that it is necessary to temporarily schedule 2-fluorodeschloroketamine in schedule I of the CSA, and finds that placement of this substance in schedule I of the CSA is necessary in order to avoid an imminent hazard to the public's safety.
The temporary placement of 2-fluorodeschloroketamine in schedule I of the CSA will take effect pursuant to a temporary scheduling order, which will not be issued before February 19, 2026. Because the Administrator hereby finds that this temporary scheduling order is necessary to avoid an imminent hazard to public safety, it will take effect on the date the order is published in the
The CSA sets forth specific criteria for scheduling drugs or other substances. Regular scheduling actions in accordance with 21 U.S.C. 811(a) are subject to formal rulemaking procedures “on the record after opportunity for a hearing” conducted pursuant to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 556 and 557.
The CSA provides for expedited temporary scheduling actions where necessary to avoid an imminent hazard to public safety. Under 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(1), the Administrator (as delegated by the Attorney General) may, by order, temporarily schedule substances in schedule I. Such orders may not be issued before the expiration of 30 days from: (1) the publication of a notice in the
Inasmuch as section 811(h) directs that temporary scheduling actions be issued by order and sets forth the procedures by which such orders are to be issued, including the requirement of a publication in the
Even assuming that this notice of intent is subject to the notice-and-comment requirements of the APA, the Administrator finds that there is good cause to forgo the those requirements pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), as any further delays in the process for issuing temporary scheduling orders would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest given the manifest urgency to avoid an imminent hazard to public safety.
Although DEA believes this notice of intent to issue a temporary scheduling order is not subject to the notice-and-comment requirements of the APA, DEA notes that in accordance with 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(4), the Administrator took into consideration comments submitted by the Acting Assistant Secretary in response to the notice that DEA transmitted to the Acting Assistant Secretary pursuant to such subsection.
Further, DEA believes that this temporary scheduling action is not a “rule” as defined by 5 U.S.C. 601(2), and, accordingly, is not subject to the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA). The requirements for the preparation of an initial regulatory flexibility analysis in 5 U.S.C. 603(a) are not applicable where, as here, DEA is not required by the APA or any other law to publish a general notice of proposed rulemaking. As discussed above, DEA is issuing this notice of intent pursuant to DEA's authority to issue a temporary scheduling order.
In accordance with the principles of Executive Orders (E.O.) 12866 and 13563, this action is not a significant regulatory action. E.O. 12866 directs agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health, and safety effects; distributive impacts; and equity). E.O. 13563 is supplemental to and reaffirms the principles, structures, and definitions governing regulatory review as established in E.O. 12866. Because this is not a rulemaking action, this is not a significant regulatory action as defined in Section 3(f) of E.O. 12866. In addition, DEA scheduling actions are not subject to either E.O. 14192, Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation, or E.O. 14294, Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations.
This action will not have substantial direct effects on the states, on the relationship between the national government and the states, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. Therefore, in accordance with E.O. 13132, it is determined that this action does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment.
Administrative practice and procedure, Drug traffic control, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
For the reasons set out above, DEA proposes to amend 21 CFR part 1308 as follows:
21 U.S.C. 811, 812, 871(b), 956(b), unless otherwise noted.
(h) * * *
This document of the Drug Enforcement Administration was signed on January 13, 2026, by Administrator Terrance C. Cole. That document with the original signature and date is maintained by DEA. For administrative purposes only, and in compliance with requirements of the Office of the Federal Register, the undersigned DEA Federal Register Liaison Officer has been authorized to sign and submit the document in electronic format for publication, as an official document of DEA. This administrative process in no way alters the legal effect of this document upon publication in the
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education.
Notice of proposed rulemaking; withdrawal.
The Secretary is withdrawing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which proposed to amend certain definitions in, and a new definition to, the Randolph-Sheppard Act (R-S Act) regulations. Specifically, the proposed regulations added a definition of “articles,” modified the definitions of “vending facility” and “vending machine,” amended the regulation pertaining to the location and operation of vending facilities, and added a provision pertaining to severability.
The NPRM published in the
Corinne Weidenthal, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. SW, Room 4A114, Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: (202) 245-6529. Email:
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability and wish to access telecommunications relay services, please dial 7-1-1.
On January 10, 2025, the Department published in the
We appreciate the feedback that the Department received in response to the NPRM. In light of the concerns raised by commenters in opposition and the additional burden these regulations would create, the Department is withdrawing the NPRM published in the
You may also access Department documents published in the
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Advance notice of proposed rulemaking; withdrawal.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is withdrawing a document published in the
The docket for this withdrawn proposed rule is available at
The ANPRM published at 87 FR 23152 on April 19, 2022, is withdrawn as of January 20, 2026.
Andrew Trevayne and Stephanie Li, Assistant Directors, Loan Guaranty Service, Veterans Benefits Administration, (202) 632-8862.
In a document published in the
VA is withdrawing the ANPRM because of ongoing assessments of agency needs, priorities, and objectives. VA appreciates the public comments submitted and continues to consider the best means of addressing some or all of the issues covered in the ANPRM. If, in the future, VA decides it is appropriate to issue regulations on this topic, VA will do so through a new notice of proposed rulemaking, subject to the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 551,
Douglas A. Collins, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, approved this document on December 12, 2025 and authorized the undersigned to sign and submit the document to the Office of the Federal Register for publication electronically as an official document of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
Revision to and extension of approval of an information collection; comment request.
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request a revision to and extension of approval of an information collection associated with the National Poultry Improvement Plan.
We will consider all comments that we receive on or before March 23, 2026.
You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
•
•
Supporting documents and any comments we receive on this docket may be viewed at
For information on the National Poultry Improvement Plan, contact Dr. Savannah Busby, DVM, Acting Senior Coordinator, National Poultry Improvement Plan, Veterinary Services, APHIS, 1506 Klondike Road SW, Suite 301, Conyers, GA 30094; (678) 501-1476. For more information on the information collection reporting process, contact Ms. Sheniqua Harris, APHIS' Paperwork Reduction Act Coordinator, at (301) 851-2528 or email
To administer the NPIP, APHIS requires a number of activities to include memoranda of understanding; flock selecting and testing reports and commercial waterfowl/game bird egg producing flock surveillance; reports of sales of hatching eggs, chicks and poults (including printing and mailing computerized printouts for small shipments); summaries of breeding flock, table-egg layer flock, meat-type chicken and turkey slaughter plant participation; reports of hatcheries, dealers, and independent flocks, table-egg producers, meat-type chicken and turkey slaughter plants participating in the NPIP; investigations of salmonella isolations in poultry; flock inspection and check testing reports; and hatchery inspection forms. Activities also include banding or marking of sentinel birds for identification prior to flock vaccination; requests for salmonella serotyping; applications for U.S. Avian influenza and Newcastle Clean Compartment and Clean Component Registrations and requests for removal; component audits; auditor applications for NPIP AI Clean Compartment Program; and compliance statements. Activities further include descriptions of animal identification and traceability processes; laboratory examination for Newcastle disease and reporting; diagnostic test evaluations; Newcastle disease biosecurity plans; indemnity compliance agreements; appraisal and indemnity claims for animals or materials destroyed; initial state response and containment plans; and recordkeeping.
We are asking OMB to approve our use of these information collection activities, as described, for an additional 3 years. APHIS has amended this information collection by correcting the number of Respondents reporting showing an increase which were miscounted in the previous collection; however, the number of Responses and Total Burden Hours slightly decreases.
The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments from the public (as well as affected agencies) concerning our information collection. These comments will help us:
(1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through use, as appropriate, of automated, electronic, mechanical, and other collection technologies;
All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record.
The Department of Commerce will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. We invite the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. Public comments were previously requested via the
Private businesses, organizations, industry analysts, educators and students, and economic researchers will use the estimates for analyzing and conducting impact evaluations on past and current economic performance, short-term economic forecasts, productivity, long-term economic growth, market analysis, tax policy, capacity utilization, business fixed capital stocks and capital formation, domestic and international competitiveness trade policy, product development, market research, and financial analysis. Trade and professional organizations will use the estimates to analyze industry trends and benchmark their own statistical programs, develop forecasts, and evaluate regulatory requirements. Government program officials and agencies will use the data for research, economic policymaking, and forecasting. Estimates produced from the AIES will serve as a benchmark for Census Bureau indicator programs, such as the Monthly Retail Trade Survey (MRTS); Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders (M3); Monthly Wholesale Trade Survey (MWTS); and Quarterly Services Survey (QSS). The Census Bureau will also continue to use information collected in the AIES to update and maintain the centralized, multipurpose Business Register that provides sampling populations and enumeration lists for the Census Bureau's economic surveys and censuses. The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) will continue to use the estimates to derive industry output for the input-output accounts and for the gross domestic product (GDP). The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will continue to use the data as input to its Producer Price Index (PPI) and in developing productivity measurements. Additionally, the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) will continue to use the data to prepare the Index of Industrial Production, to improve estimates of investment indicators for monetary policy, and in monitoring retail credit lending. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will continue to use the data to estimate expenditures for the National Health Accounts and for monitoring and evaluating healthcare industries. The Department of the Treasury will continue to use the data to analyze depreciation and to research economic trends.
This information collection request may be viewed at
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of this notice on the following website
Office of the Secretary, Department of Commerce.
Notice of information collection, request for comment.
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed information collection must be received on or before March 23, 2026.
Interested persons are invited to submit written comments by mail to the Departmental PRA Compliance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, at
Requests for additional information or specific questions related to collection activities should be directed to the Departmental PRA Compliance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, at 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230 or
This request is for an extension of a currently approved generic clearance for the collection of routine information requested of respondents in challenges and competitions that the Department of Commerce posts on the General Service Administration (GSA)'s
In 2011, Federal agencies including DOC were given prize authority for administering challenges and competitions. Section 105(a) of the America Competes Act, adds Section 24 to the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3701
The information collected will be used to understand whether the participant has met the technical requirements for the challenge, assist in the technical review and judging of the solutions that are provided, and assess how the competition was administered. Information may be collected during the competition or after its completion.
This clearance applies to challenges posted on
The primary method of collection will be electronic. Some supporting documents may be emailed, mailed, or collected in person.
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal
U.S. Department of Commerce.
Notice of modified systems of records.
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the Department of Commerce is modifying 16 systems of records, listed below, to add a new routine use that allows information in each system to be disclosed to the Department of the Treasury for purposes of identifying, preventing, or recouping improper payments through Treasury's Do Not Pay Working System. This modification makes no other changes to those systems. This notice describes the new routine use and identifies the affected systems.
Comments on this routine use must be received on or before February 19, 2026. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4) and (11), this routine use will go into effect without further notice on February 24, 2026.
You may submit comments, identified as pertaining to “E.O. 14249, Protecting America's Bank Account Against Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Commerce Routine Use,” via the Federal Rulemaking Portal:
Dr. Brian Anderson, Privacy Act Officer, Office of Privacy and Open Government, 1401 Constitution Ave. NW, Room 61025, Washington, DC 20230,
On March 25, 2025, the President signed Executive Order (E.O.) 14249,
The following systems of records are modified by this notice:
Please refer to the
Please refer to the
Please refer to the
Each system of records listed in the table above is modified to add the new routine use set forth below. All other routine uses in each of those systems are unchanged and remain in effect. The new routine use is as follows:
To the U.S. Department of the Treasury when disclosure of the information is relevant to review payment and award eligibility through the Do Not Pay Working System for the purposes of identifying, preventing, or recouping improper payments to an applicant for, or recipient of, Federal funds, including funds disbursed by a state (meaning a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, a territory or possession of the United States, or a federally recognized Indian tribe) in a state-administered, federally funded program.
Please refer to the
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
Notice of Southeast Data Assessment and Review 90 Assessment Webinar 3 for South Atlantic Red Snapper.
The Southeast Data Assessment and Review (SEDAR) 90 assessment process of South Atlantic Red Snapper will consist of a Data Workshop, a series of Assessment Webinars, and a Review Workshop. See
The SEDAR 90 Assessment Webinar 3 will be held from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. EDT February 23, 2026.
Emily Ott, SEDAR Coordinator; (843) 302-8434. Email:
The Gulf, South Atlantic, and Caribbean Fishery Management Councils, in conjunction with the NMFS and the Atlantic and Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commissions have implemented the SEDAR process. SEDAR is a participatory process for developing, evaluating and reviewing information used for fisheries management advice. This multi-step process for determining the status of fish stocks in the Southeast Region may include (1) a Data stage, and (2) an Assessment stage, and (3) a Review stage. Each stage produces a report summarizing decisions made during that stage. A final stock assessment report is produced at the end of a SEDAR process documenting data sets used, model configurations and the opinions from the independent peer review. Participants for SEDAR projects are appointed by the Gulf, South Atlantic, and Caribbean Fishery Management Councils and National Marine Fisheries Service Southeast Regional Office, Highly Migratory Species Management Division, and Southeast Fisheries Science Center. Participants may include data collectors and database managers; stock assessment scientists, biologists, and researchers; constituency representatives including fishermen, environmentalists, and non-governmental organizations; International experts; and staff of Councils, Commissions, and state and Federal agencies.
The item of discussion in the SEDAR 90 Assessment Webinar 3 is: Participants will discuss modeling topics.
Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Action will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the intent to take final action to address the emergency.
These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to the Council office (see
The times and sequence specified in this agenda are subject to change.
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
Notice; issuance of a permit and a permit amendment.
Notice is hereby given that a permit and a permit amendment have been issued under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA), as applicable.
The permits and related documents are available for review upon written request via email to
Shasta McClenahan, Ph.D.; at (301) 427-8401.
The requested permits have been issued under the MMPA of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321
As required by the ESA, as applicable, issuance was based on a finding that such permits: (1) were applied for in good faith; (2) will not operate to the disadvantage of such endangered species; and (3) are consistent with the purposes and policies set forth in section 2 of the ESA.
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
Notice of Information Collection, request for comment.
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
To ensure consideration, comments regarding this proposed information collection must be received on or before March 23, 2026.
Interested persons are invited to submit written comments to Adrienne Thomas, NOAA PRA Officer, at
Requests for additional information or specific questions related to collection activities should be directed to Mallarie Yeager, Marine Habitat Resource Specialist, National Marine Fisheries Service, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802-1668, (907) 586-7228,
This is a request for renewal of an approved information collection. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Regional Office (AKR), is the sponsor of this information collection.
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) has developed cooperative programs as options in several fishery catch share programs. As part of cooperative
• The Alaska Crab Rationalization Program Cooperative Annual Report is voluntary and provides information about measures taken by cooperatives to increase the availability of crab quota share (QS) for transfer to active participants and crew members in the fishery, as well as actions to decrease high QS lease rates and improve low crew compensation.
• The Rockfish Program Cooperative Annual Report is a voluntary summary of cooperative harvests, retention, discards, monitoring methods, and disciplinary actions made within each Rockfish Program cooperative. Additionally, it contains voluntary reporting requirements including monthly chinook bycatch by origin, and intertemporal harvest information.
• The Amendment 80 Cooperative Annual Report is a required summary of cooperative harvests, discards, monitoring methods, disciplinary actions taken against non-compliant members, groundfish retention calculations, and a third-party audit. Voluntary elements of the report include catch from the Northern Bristol Bay Trawl Area, fleet catch capacity over time, and intertemporal harvest information. An additional voluntary element was added to this report in 2019 requesting information on cooperatives or other measures implemented to reduced bycatch in the BSAI yellowfin sole Trawl Limited Access Sector fishery by A80 participants.
• The Amendment 80 Halibut Prohibited Species Catch (PSC) Management Plan is a voluntary collection providing information to the Council about fishery cooperative halibut avoidance practices, communication between participating harvesters, use of halibut excluders, deck sorting, bycatch performance assessment of individual boats, incentives to reduce bycatch, and consequences for substandard performance.
• The American Fisheries Act Catcher Vessel Interco operative Agreement is voluntary and includes fishery allocations of cooperative members, penalties to members that exceed them, monitoring methods, limits on the amount of cod harvested by certain vessels. Procedures for Interco operative sideboard transfers and incentives for prohibited species catch reduction.
• The American Fisheries Act Cooperative Annual Report is required and must report the cooperative's pollock and sideboard allocations, sub-allocations made to individual vessels, retained and discarded catch, monitoring methods, actions taken against non-compliant members, any pollock landed outside the State of Alaska, and chinook bycatch including a list of vessels with the highest bycatch rates. An additional voluntary element was added to this report in 2019 requesting information on cooperatives or other measures implemented to reduce bycatch in the BSAI yellowfin sole Trawl Limited Access Sector fishery by AFA participants.
• The Pacific Cod Trawl Cooperative (PCTC) Annual Report is voluntary and provides information on the structure, function and operation of the cooperatives, including information on cooperative quota (CQ) leasing activities, and any penalties issued, harvest of CQ resulting from processor-held quota share (QS), cooperative membership, cooperative management, and performance (including implementation of the Aleutian Islands set-aside when in effect).
Methods of submittal include text attachments to email, mail, and facsimile transmission.
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this information collection request. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
Notice of public meeting.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Pacific Council) will convene a Methodology Review Panel meeting to review the products of the Integrated West Coast Pelagics Survey. The meeting will be co-hosted by the NMFS Southwest Fisheries Science Center. The meeting is open to the public and being conducted in person with a web broadcast that provides the opportunity for remote listening and public comment.
The meeting will be held Tuesday, February 24 through Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) or until business for the day has been completed.
The meeting will be held at the NMFS Southwest Fisheries Science Center, Pacific Room, 8901 La Jolla Shores Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037, Tel: 858-546-7000.
This meeting is being conducted in person with a web broadcast that provides the opportunity for remote public comment. Specific meeting information, materials, visitor protocols, and instructions for how to connect to the meeting remotely will be provided in the meeting announcement on the Pacific Council's website (see
Katrina Bernaus, Staff Officer, Pacific Council; telephone: (503) 820-2420, email:
The purpose of a methodology review is to provide a peer review process for review and evaluation of new stock survey or data methodologies developed for potential inclusion in Pacific Council products. No management actions will be decided by the Methodology Review Panel (Panel). The Panel participants' role will be the development of recommendations and reports for consideration by the Pacific Council at its April 2026 meeting in Portland, Oregon. Upon approval by the Scientific and Statistical Committee, the methodology can then be included in stock assessments or other Pacific Council products. This meeting will be a formal review of the net change in the acoustic-trawl survey (now the Integrated West Coast Pelagics Survey) for use in future coastal pelagic species stock assessments. The Panel will provide recommendations regarding whether the Integrated Survey's survey data outputs can be utilized in future coastal pelagic species stock assessments, and if not, what additional research is needed for this to be possible. The Panel will also recommend research topics organized by priority and anticipated time frame for completion for NMFS and Pacific Council consideration.
The Panel will consist of members of the Pacific Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee's Coastal Pelagic Species Subcommittee, at least one independent expert from the Center for Independent Experts, and other invited expert reviewers. Representatives of the Pacific Council's Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team and the Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory Subpanel will also participate in the review as advisers.
Although non-emergency issues not contained in the meeting agendas may be discussed, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during these meetings. Action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this document and any issues arising after publication of this document that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the intent to take final action to address the emergency.
Visitors to the NMFS Southwest Fisheries Science Center will need to obtain a visitor badge. Visitors are also required to present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification. For instance,
These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Mr. Kris Kleinschmidt (
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
Notice of Southeast Data Assessment and Review 101 Data Scoping Webinar for Highly Migratory Species Sandbar Sharks.
The Southeast Data Assessment and Review (SEDAR) 101 assessment process of Alternate Assessment Methods will consist of a Development Workshop, a series of Application Webinars, and a Review Workshop. See
The SEDAR 101 Data Scoping Webinar will be held from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. EDT February 2, 2026.
Emily Ott, SEDAR Coordinator; (843) 302-8434. Email:
The Gulf, South Atlantic, and Caribbean Fishery Management Councils, in conjunction with the NMFS and the Atlantic and Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commissions have implemented the SEDAR process, a multi-step method for determining the status of fish stocks in the Southeast Region SEDAR is a participatory process for developing, evaluating and reviewing information used for fisheries management advice. The process may include (1) a Data stage, and (2) an Assessment stage, and (3) a Review stage. The product of the Data stage is a report which compiles and evaluates potential datasets and recommends which datasets are appropriate for assessment analyses. The product of the Assessment stage is a report which compiles and evaluates recommended model configurations that describes the fisheries, evaluates the status of the stock, estimates biological benchmarks and projects future population conditions. The product of the Review Workshop is a Review Summary documenting panel opinions regarding the strengths and weaknesses of the products reviewed. Participants for SEDAR Workshops are appointed by the Gulf, South Atlantic, and Caribbean Fishery Management Councils and National Marine Fisheries Service Southeast Regional Office, Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Management Division, and Southeast Fisheries Science Center. Participants include data collectors and database managers; stock assessment scientists, biologists, and researchers; constituency representatives including fishermen, environmentalists, and non-governmental organizations (NGO's); International experts; and staff of Councils, Commissions, and state and Federal agencies.
The items of discussion in the Data Scoping Webinar are as follows: Participants will discuss terms of reference and data available for use in the assessment. Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Action will be restricted to those issues specifically identified in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, provided the public has been notified of the intent to take final action to address the emergency.
These meetings are physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to the Council office (see
The times and sequence specified in this agenda are subject to change.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:00 a.m. (OPEN Portion); 10:30 a.m. (CLOSED Portion).
Offices of the Corporation, Twelfth Floor Board Room, 1100 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC.
Parts of this meeting will be open to the public. The rest of the meeting will be closed to the public.
(Closed to the Public 10:30 a.m.)
Agenda subject to change. Information on the meeting may be obtained from the Corporate Secretary via email at
Notice is hereby given that the Delaware River Basin Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. A business meeting will be held the following month on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Both the hearing and the business meeting are open to the public and both will be conducted virtually.
Written comments on matters scheduled for hearing on February 4, 2026 will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2026.
The public is advised to check the Commission's website periodically during the ten days prior to the hearing date, as items scheduled for hearing may be postponed if additional time is needed to complete the Commission's review. Items also may be added up to ten days prior to the hearing date. In reviewing docket descriptions, the public is asked to be aware that the details of projects may change during the Commission's review, which is ongoing.
After all scheduled business has been completed and as time allows, the business meeting will be followed by up to one hour of Open Public Comment, an opportunity to address the
There will be no opportunity for additional public comment for the record at the March 4, 2026 business meeting on items for which a hearing was completed on February 4, 2026 or a previous date. Commission consideration on March 4, 2026 of items for which the public hearing is closed may result in approval of the item as proposed, approval with changes, denial, or deferral. When the Commissioners defer an action, they may announce an additional period for written comment on the item, with or without an additional hearing date, or they may take additional time to consider the input they have already received without requesting further public input. Any deferred items will be considered for action at a public meeting of the Commission on a future date.
Other individuals in need of an accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act who wish to attend the virtual hearing or business meeting should contact the Commission Secretary directly at 609-477-7203 or through the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) at 711, to discuss how we can accommodate your needs.
On November 17, 2025, Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC (Columbia) filed an application in Docket No. CP26-25-000 requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act to construct and operate certain natural gas pipeline facilities. The proposed project is known as the Maysville Project (Project) and would supply 340,000 dekatherms per day (Dth/d) of natural gas transportation capacity to the East Kentucky Power Cooperative's Hugh L. Spurlock Power Station.
On November 26, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) issued its Notice of Application for the Project. Among other things, that notice alerted agencies issuing federal authorizations of the requirement to complete all necessary reviews and to reach a final decision on a request for a federal authorization within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's environmental document for the Project.
This notice identifies Commission staff's intention to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) for the Project and the planned schedule for the completion of the environmental review.
If a schedule change becomes necessary, additional notice will be provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the Project's progress.
The Project involves the installation of 42 miles of 30-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline in Rowan, Fleming, and Mason Counties, Kentucky; a tie-in to the existing Columbia Gulf Mainline in Rowan County, Kentucky (including the installation of a new 36-inch by 30-inch bidirectional pig launcher/receiver);
On January 7, 2026, the Commission issued a
In order to receive notification of the issuance of the EA and to keep track of formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets, the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription. This service provides automatic notification of filings made to subscribed dockets, document summaries, and direct links to the documents. Go to
For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, contact the Office of Public Participation at (202) 502-6595 or
Additional information about the Project is available from the FERC website (
Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions using the Commission's eFiling system at
The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency.
k. This application has been accepted and is ready for environmental analysis at this time and a single environmental assessment (EA) will be prepared.
l. The proposed RC Byrd Project would be constructed at the two parallel decommissioned lock chambers on the West Virginia side of RC Byrd Locks and Dam and would consist of the following new facilities: (1) two 110-foot-wide, 850-foot-long intake channels with trash racks (with a clear spacing of 5 inches); (2) two 110-foot-wide, 142.5-foot-long, and 71-foot-high concrete powerhouses within the decommissioned lock chambers; (3) three horizontal pit Kaplan turbine-generator units in each powerhouse with a total installed capacity of 28.5 megawatts (MW) for both powerhouses; (4) two 110-foot-wide, 955-foot-long tailrace channels; (5) a 213-foot-long, 12.47-kilovolt (kV) underground generator lead from each powerhouse to a new 110-foot-long and 110-foot-wide substation containing a 12.47-kV/69-kV step-up transformer; (6) a 2.3-mile-long, 69-kV overhead transmission line connecting the project to the point of interconnection at the existing Apple Grove substation; (7) a new 170-foot-long access road between
The proposed RC Byrd Project would operate in a run-of-release mode, whereby outflow from the project would approximate inflow made available for generation by the Corps. The RC Byrd Project is projected to have an annual energy generation of about 165,169 megawatt-hours.
m. A copy of the application is available for review via the internet through the Commission's Home Page (
All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS,” “REPLY COMMENTS,” “RECOMMENDATIONS,” “TERMS AND CONDITIONS,” or “PRESCRIPTIONS”; (2) set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting the filing; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. Each filing must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed on the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010.
For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, contact the Office of Public Participation at (202) 502-6595 or
You may also register online at
n. The applicant must file the following on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 16, 2026: (1) copy of the water quality certification; (2) a copy of the request for certification, including proof of the date on which the certifying agency received the request; or (3) evidence of a waiver of water quality certification.
o. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the Commission on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 13, 2026.
p. The project is covered under Title 41 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST-41). Under FAST-41, agencies are to publish completion dates for all federal environmental reviews and authorizations. This notice identifies the Commission's anticipated schedule for issuance of the single Environmental Assessment.
A future notice will identify the Commission's anticipated schedule for issuance of the final license order for the project, pending information received on the anticipated schedule for completion of consultation under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and the expected date of the applicant's request for water quality certification under section 401 of the Clean Water Act.
On November 18, 2025, Black Canyon Bliss, LLC (transferor) and JK Potatoes, LLC (transferee) filed an application for a transfer of license for the 24-kilowatt Stevenson No. 2 Hydroelectric Project No. 8866. The project is located on a tributary of the Snake River in Gooding County, Idaho and occupies federal land within the Sequoia National Forest administered by the U.S. Forest Service.
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 801, the applicants seek Commission approval to transfer the license for the project from Black Canyon Bliss, LLC to JK Potatoes, LLC. The transferee will be required by the Commission to comply with all the requirements of the license as though it were the original licensee.
In lieu of electronic filing, you may submit a paper copy. Submissions sent via U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to, Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The first page of any filing should include docket number P-8866-016. Comments emailed to Commission staff are not considered part of the Commission record.
For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, contact the Office of Public Participation at (202) 502-6595 or
On March 21, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) established a Federal and State Current Issues Collaborative (Collaborative) to explore cross-jurisdictional issues relevant to the
The fourth public meeting of the Collaborative will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from approximately 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST, at the Westin Downtown Washington hotel in Washington, DC. The meeting will be open to the public for listening and observing and will be on the record. There is no fee for attendance and registration is not required. The public may also attend via Webcast. This meeting will be transcribed. Transcripts will be available for a fee from Ace Reporting, 202-347-3700.
The overarching topic the Collaborative will discuss is the impact of growth on affordability. As explained in the Establishing Order, the Commission will issue agendas for each meeting, after consulting with members of the Collaborative and considering suggestions from state commissions.
Commission conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations, please send an email to
More information about the Collaborative is available here:
On October 23, 2025, Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC (Mountain Valley) filed an application in Docket No. CP26-14-000 requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act to construct and operate certain natural gas pipeline facilities. The proposed project is known as the Mountain Valley Pipeline Boost Project (Project) and would provide about 600,000 dekatherms of natural gas per day from interconnection points with Equitrans, L.P. and EQM Gathering Opco, LLC to delivery points on the Mountain Valley Pipeline Mainline system and Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate system.
On November 5, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) issued its Notice of Application for the Project. Among other things, that notice alerted agencies issuing federal authorizations of the requirement to complete all necessary reviews and to reach a final decision on a request for a federal authorization within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's environmental document for the Project.
This notice identifies Commission staff's intention to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) for the Project and the planned schedule for the completion of the environmental review.
If a schedule change becomes necessary, additional notice will be provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the Project's progress.
Mountain Valley proposes to make modifications to three existing compressor stations (CS) and construct and operate the new Swann CS. The Project would consist of the following facilities:
• installation of one additional natural gas turbine and auxiliary facilities to add an additional 23,470 horsepower (hp) to the Bradshaw CS in Wetzel County, WV;
• relocation of existing blowdown silencers and installation of one additional natural gas turbine and auxiliary facilities to add an additional 52,500 hp to the Harris CS in Braxton County, WV;
• relocation of existing blowdown silencers and installation of two additional natural gas turbines and auxiliary facilities and upgrades to two existing natural gas turbines to add an additional 52,880 hp to the Stallworth CS in Fayette County, WV;
• installation of a new compressor station with three natural gas turbines, for a total of 136,900 hp at the Swann CS in Montgomery County, VA; and
• installation of a new pig launcher and receiver,
On November 19, 2025, the Commission issued a
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District, is a cooperating agency in the preparation of the EA.
In order to receive notification of the issuance of the EA and to keep track of formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets, the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription. This service provides automatic notification of filings made to subscribed dockets, document summaries, and direct links to the documents. Go to
For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, contact the Office of Public Participation at (202)502-6595 or
Additional information about the Project is available from the FERC website (
Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests, comments, recommendations, preliminary terms and conditions, and preliminary fishway prescriptions: on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 16, 2026; reply comments are due on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 29, 2026.
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file motions to intervene and protests, comments, recommendations, preliminary terms and conditions, and preliminary fishway prescriptions using the Commission's eFiling system at
The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency.
k. This application has been accepted for filing and is now ready for environmental analysis.
l. The Worumbo Project consists of the following existing facilities: (1) an 870-foot-long concrete gravity dam consisting of a 116-foot-long gated spillway containing four 18-foot-wide and 26-foot-high vertical lift gates, and three flashboard spillway sections including (from north to south along the dam): a 233-foot-long ogee spillway topped by 38 2-foot-high hinged steel flashboard panels with a top elevation of 99 feet National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29) that are designed to fail when the pond elevation reaches 101 feet NGVD29, a 167-foot-long concrete gravity section with 11 Obermeyer air bags controlling 11 2.25-foot-high steel flashboard panels with a top elevation of 99 feet NGVD29 that are designed to deflate and lower when the pond elevation reaches 100.44 feet NGVD29, and a 349-foot-long concrete gravity section with Obermeyer pneumatic flashboards designed to deflate when the pond elevation reaches 100 feet NGVD29; (2) an impoundment with a gross storage capacity of 2,000 acre-feet and a surface area of 240 acres at the normal full-pond elevation of 98.5 feet NGVD29; (3) a 337-foot-long concrete retaining wall with a top elevation of 108 feet NGVD29 leading to the intake structure; (4) a concrete intake structure integral with the powerhouse, containing two vertical slide gates each 33 feet wide and 40 feet high, which are normally fully open and protected by trash racks; (5) a 105-foot-wide, 145-foot-long reinforced concrete powerhouse containing two Kaplan bulb turbine-generator units with a total generating capacity of 19.4 megawatts; (6) an approximately 30-foot-high vertical fish-lift, four vertical attraction pumps, an 8-foot-long and 8-foot-wide hopper lift tank, and a viewing room; (7) an upstream eel passage system consisting of two 2-foot-wide, 7-foot-long bristled ramps, and an eel trap; (8) a downstream fish passage system consisting of three entry way gates with trash racks, a 36-inch-diameter downstream passage pipe, and a 30-foot-wide, 20-foot-long, 10-foot-deep plunge pool; (9) an 850-foot-long, approximately 80-foot-wide, tailrace
Formal project recreation facilities include a portage trail with a take-out and put-in along the northern shoreline of the river. Lisbon Falls Fishing Park, which contains a parking area and shoreline access trail, is owned by Brown Bear Hydro; however, this facility is currently within the project boundary of the downstream Pejepscot Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 4784). Brown Bear Hydro proposes to assume the operation and maintenance responsibility of Lisbon Falls Fishing Park, and requests the Commission modify the current project boundary to include this facility.
Brown Bear Hydro proposes to continue operating the project in a run-of-river mode by maintaining the project impoundment at a normal maximum operating level of 98.5 feet NGVD29 (top of the Obermeyer pneumatic flashboards) and providing seasonal minimum flows into the bypassed reach to ensure sufficient downstream water depths for migratory (diadromous) fishes, such as Atlantic salmon, American shad, American eel, blueback herring, and alewife. Brown Bear Hydro proposes continuing current operation of the fish passage facilities described above. Specifically, the vertical fish lift would begin operating within 24 hours of the opening of the Brunswick Hydroelectric Project's (FERC No. 2284) upstream fishway or May 1, whichever comes earlier; the vertical fish lift would be operated until November 15 of each year, river conditions permitting. The downstream fish passage facilities would be operated from April 1 through December 31 each year, as river and ice conditions allow. Brown Bear Hydro proposes no new project construction or operational changes at this time.
m. A copy of the application can be viewed on the Commission's website at
You may also register online at
n. Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, and .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application.
All filings must: (1) bear in all capital letters the title “PROTEST,” “MOTION TO INTERVENE,” “COMMENTS,” “REPLY COMMENTS,” “RECOMMENDATIONS,” “PRELIMINARY TERMS AND CONDITIONS,” or “PRELIMINARY FISHWAY PRESCRIPTIONS;” (2) set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, or prescriptions must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. A copy of all other filings in reference to this application must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed on the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010.
For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, contact the Office of Public Participation at (202) 502-6595 or
o.
p. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the Commission on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 13, 2026.
Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings:
Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt wholesale generator filings:
Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings:
The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system (
Any person desiring to intervene, to protest, or to answer a complaint in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211, 214, or 206 of the Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding.
eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at:
For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, contact the Office of Public Participation at (202) 502-6595 or
In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission) regulations, 18 CFR part 380, the Office of Energy Projects has reviewed Idaho Power Company's (Idaho Power) application for a new license to continue to operate and maintain the Hells Canyon Hydroelectric Project No. 1971 (project) and has prepared a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for the project.
On August 31, 2007, Commission staff issued a final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed relicensing of the project. On December 30, 2019, Idaho Power filed an Offer of Settlement and Stipulation and Implementation Agreement (2019 Settlement), resolving disputed issues related to spring Chinook salmon and summer steelhead passage and reintroduction with the states of Oregon and Idaho in the context of their respective water quality certifications for the project under section 401 of the Clean Water Act (401 certifications). Pursuant to the 2019 Settlement, the states of Oregon and Idaho each issued 401 certifications for the project on May 24, 2019. On July 8, 2020, Idaho Power filed a supplement to its license application that included new and revised environmental measures proposed under the 2019 Settlement, additional refinements to the proposed action, and new information on project-affected resources. On October 14, 2020, pursuant to the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Idaho Power filed revised draft biological assessments (BAs) for species managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service, which were subsequently revised again in July 1 and July 16, 2025, filings. On October 23, 2024, Idaho Power filed a settlement agreement on behalf of itself and the Forest Service (2024 Settlement), resolving between the parties the appropriate terms and conditions pursuant to section 4(e) of the Federal Power Act to be incorporated into any new license issued for the project for the protection and utilization of federal lands administered by the Forest Service.
In accordance with Commission staff's June 13, 2022 notice of intent to prepare a draft and final SEIS, staff has prepared this draft SEIS to supplement the final EIS with analyses of the new and revised proposed measures and mandatory conditions (
The Commission provides all interested persons with an opportunity to view and/or print the draft SEIS via the internet through the Commission's Home Page (
You may also register online at
Any comments should be filed by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Monday, March 2, 2026.
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments using the Commission's eFiling system at
For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, contact the Office of Public Participation at (202) 502-6595 or
Anyone may intervene in this proceeding based on this draft SEIS (18 CFR 380.10). You must file your request to intervene as specified above.
The notice of intent included a schedule for preparing a draft and final SEIS, which was revised by notices issued on October 12, 2023, May 17, 2024, and April 24, 2025. By this notice, Commission staff is updating the procedural schedule for completing the final SEIS. The revised schedule is shown below. Further revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate.
For further information, contact Aaron Liberty, the Commission's relicensing coordinator for the project, at (202) 502-6862 or
Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:
Any person desiring to intervene, to protest, or to answer a complaint in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211, 214, or 206 of the Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding.
The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system (
On October 31, 2025, Texas Gas Transmission, LLC (Texas Gas) filed an application in Docket No. CP26-16-000 requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act to construct and operate certain natural gas pipeline facilities. The proposed project is known as the Carnation Project (Project) and would increase the capacity of Texas Gas's interstate natural gas transmission system by about 170,000 dekatherms per day.
On November 13, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) issued its Notice of Application for the Project. Among other things, that notice alerted agencies issuing federal authorizations of the requirement to complete all necessary reviews and to reach a final decision on a request for a federal authorization within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's environmental document for the Project.
This notice identifies Commission staff's intention to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) for the Project and the planned schedule for the completion of the environmental review.
If a schedule change becomes necessary, additional notice will be provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the Project's progress.
Texas Gas proposes to install one new 14,189-horsepower compressor unit and associated facilities including one discharge filter separator, one emergency generator, and one unit blowdown silencer at its Crosby-Harrison Compressor Station in Hamilton County, Ohio. Texas Gas would also construct one electrical building and one storage building and install air compressor and receivers, associated piping and controls, and other auxiliary facilities.
At the New Haven Regulators Facility, also in Hamilton County, Texas Gas proposes to install two new single-run regulators with associated piping and controls on the MLS 26-1TT and MLS 26-2TT pipelines. About 20 feet of aboveground piping and 150 feet of below ground piping would be installed on the mainline pipelines.
On December 3, 2025, the Commission issued a
In order to receive notification of the issuance of the EA and to keep track of formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets, the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription. This service provides automatic notification of filings made to subscribed dockets, document summaries, and direct links to the documents. Go to
For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, contact the Office of Public Participation at (202) 502-6595 or
Additional information about the Project is available from the FERC website (
Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j. The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) will prepare an environmental document that will discuss the environmental effects of relicensing the Pelican Hydroelectric Project. The Commission will use this environmental document in its decision-making process to determine whether to issue a new license for the project.
k. This notice announces the opening of the scoping process the Commission will use to gather input from the public and interested agencies regarding the project. This notice is intended to advise all participants as to the potential scope of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document and to seek additional information pertinent to this analysis. Commission staff does not intend to issue a separate scoping document.
As part of the NEPA review process, the Commission takes into account concerns the public may have about proposals and the environmental effects that could result from its action whenever it considers the issuance of a hydropower license. This gathering of public input is referred to as “scoping.” The main goal of the scoping process is to focus the analysis in the environmental document on the important environmental issues.
l.
Comments should focus on the potential environmental effects and reasonable alternatives. Your input will help Commission staff determine what issues to evaluate in the environmental document. Commission staff will consider all written comments during the preparation of the environmental document.
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file scoping comments using the Commission's eFiling system at
The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency.
m. The application is not ready for environmental analysis at this time.
n.
A copy of the application, with details of the proposed project, can be viewed on the Commission's website at
o.
• geology and soils;
• aquatic resources;
• terrestrial resources;
• threatened and endangered species;
• recreation, land use, and aesthetic resources;
• cultural resources; and
• developmental resources.
Commission staff will also evaluate reasonable alternatives to the proposed project or portions of the project and make recommendations on how to lessen or avoid effects on the various resource areas. Your comments will help Commission staff identify and focus on the issues that might have an effect on the human environment and potentially eliminate others from further discussion in the environmental document.
Following this scoping period, Commission staff will determine whether to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The EA or EIS will present Commission staff's independent analysis of the issues. If Commission staff prepares an EA, a
p. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, contact the Office of Public Participation at (202) 502-6595 or
q. This notice is being distributed to the Commission's official mailing list for the project and any additional entities on the applicant's distribution list. You can access the Commission's official mailing list for this project at
Additionally, the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription, which makes it easy to stay informed of all issuances and submittals regarding the dockets/projects to which you subscribe. These instant email notifications are the fastest way to receive notification and provide a link to the document files, which can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings. Go to
In addition to publishing the full text of this notice in the
On November 13, 2025, Texas Eastern Transmission, LP (Texas Eastern) filed an application in Docket No. CP26-24-000 requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Section 7(c) and Authorization pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act to construct, operate, and abandon certain natural gas pipeline facilities. The proposed project is known as the Kosciusko Compressor Station Replacement Project (Project), and Texas Eastern states it would ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of the Kosciusko Compressor Station while meeting current air emissions requirements and minimizing disruption to customers.
On November 25, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) issued its Notice of Application for the Project. Among other things, that notice alerted agencies issuing federal authorizations of the requirement to complete all necessary reviews and to reach a final decision on a request for a federal authorization within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's environmental document for the Project.
This notice identifies Commission staff's intention to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) for the Project and the planned schedule for the completion of the environmental review.
If a schedule change becomes necessary, additional notice will be
Texas Eastern proposes to abandon by removal 14 reciprocating compressor units (totaling about 35,000 horsepower) and install three new natural gas turbine units (totaling about 37,500 horsepower) at the existing Kosciusko Compressor Station in Attala County, Mississippi.
On December 16, 2025, the Commission issued a
In order to receive notification of the issuance of the EA and to keep track of formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets, the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription. This service provides automatic notification of filings made to subscribed dockets, document summaries, and direct links to the documents. Go to
For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, contact the Office of Public Participation at (202) 502-6595 or
Additional information about the Project is available from the FERC website (
On November 13, 2025, Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC (Columbia) filed an application in Docket No. CP26-23-000 requesting an Authorization pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act to abandon certain natural gas pipeline facilities. The proposed project is known as the Hunt Storage Field Abandonment Project (Project), and would abandon injection/withdrawal wells, observation wells, special wells, all associated pipelines and aboveground appurtenances, and the Hunt Compressor Station in Kanawha County, West Virginia. The Project would end delivery of about 12.4 million cubic feet of natural gas per day and would have no effect to existing customers.
On November 25, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) issued its Notice of Application for the Project. Among other things, that notice alerted agencies issuing federal authorizations of the requirement to complete all necessary reviews and to reach a final decision on a request for a federal authorization within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's environmental document for the Project.
This notice identifies Commission staff's intention to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) for the Project and the planned schedule for the completion of the environmental review.
If a schedule change becomes necessary, additional notice will be provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the Project's progress.
Columbia proposes to abandon the following facilities at the Hunt Storage Field:
• Plug and abandon sixteen injection/withdrawal wells;
• Plug and abandon three observation wells;
• Plug and abandon three special wells, which are observation wells that currently serve low pressure distribution systems;
• Abandon approximately 7.18 miles of various storage pipelines in the Hunt Storage Field (0.45 mile to be abandoned by removal and 6.72 miles to be abandoned in place);
• Abandon by removal the Hunt Compressor Station, including the associated buildings, appurtenances, and aboveground station piping;
• Abandon by removal all above-ground appurtenances including pipeline markers, cathodic protection test stations, rectifiers, casing vents, and above-ground pipeline blowdown vents; and
• Abandon in place compressor station fencing, remaining below-ground piping and miscellaneous appurtenances.
On December 23, 2025, the Commission issued a
In order to receive notification of the issuance of the EA and to keep track of formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets, the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription. This service provides automatic notification of filings made to subscribed dockets, document summaries, and direct links to the documents. Go to
For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, contact the Office of Public Participation at (202)502-6595 or
Additional information about the Project is available from the FERC website (
On October 31, 2025, Leaf River Energy Center LLC (LREC) filed an application in Docket No. CP26-17-000 requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act to construct and operate certain natural gas pipeline facilities. The proposed project is known as the Leaf River Capacity Expansion Project (Project) and would increase the certificated natural gas storage capacity at its existing New Home Salt Dome storage facility by 17.62 billion cubic feet.
On November 13, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) issued its Notice of Application for the Project. Among other things, that notice alerted agencies issuing federal authorizations of the requirement to complete all necessary reviews and to reach a final decision on a request for a federal authorization within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's environmental document for the Project.
This notice identifies Commission staff's intention to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) for the Project and the planned schedule for the completion of the environmental review.
If a schedule change becomes necessary, additional notice will be provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the Project's progress.
As described above, LREC proposes to expand existing natural gas storage cavern capacity and create a new natural gas storage cavern, along with adding three new compressors at existing facilities in Smith, Jasper, and Clarke counties, Mississippi. The Leaf River Capacity Expansion Project would allow LREC to increase the certificated natural gas storage capacity at its existing New Home Salt Dome storage facility by 17.62 billion cubic feet. According to LREC, the project would help satisfy market demand for incremental natural gas storage and is needed to provide critical natural gas grid reliability, and to help reduce price volatility and physical supply and demand imbalances in the Gulf Coast natural gas market.
On December 12, 2025, the Commission issued a
In order to receive notification of the issuance of the EA and to keep track of formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets, the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription. This service provides automatic notification of filings made to subscribed dockets, document summaries, and direct links to the documents. Go to
For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, contact the Office of Public Participation at (202) 502-6595 or
Additional information about the Project is available from the FERC website (
Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person whose name appears on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency.
l.
m.
n. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
o.
p.
q. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, contact the Office of Public Participation at (202) 502-6595 or
Export-Import Bank of the U.S.
Submission for OMB review and comments request.
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), as a part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the public and other Federal Agencies to comment on the proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Comments must be received on or before March 23, 2026 to be assured of consideration.
Comments may be submitted electronically on
To request additional information, please contact Edward Coppola <
The Application for Special Buyer Credit Limit (SBCL) Under Multi-Buyer Export Credit Insurance Policies is used by policyholders, the majority of whom are U.S. small businesses, who export U.S. goods and services. This application provides EXIM Bank with the credit information on a foreign buyer credit limit request needed to make a determination of eligibility for EXIM Bank support in adherence to legislatively required reasonable reassurance of repayment and other statutory requirements.
Federal Communications Commission.
Notice and request for comments.
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number.
Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before March 23, 2026. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible.
Direct all PRA comments to Cathy Williams, FCC, via email
For additional information about the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918.
The Commission has referred to the North American Numbering Council the development of a technical requirements document for the reassigned numbers database for review by the Commission. The technical requirements document will contain a single, unified set of functional and interface requirements for: technical interoperability and operational standards; the user interface specifications and data format for service providers to report to the Administrator; the user interfaces and other means by which callers may submit queries, including providing callers the abilities for high-volume and batch processing or to submit individual queries; appropriate safeguards to protect the privacy and security of subscribers, protect the database from unauthorized access, and ensure the security and integrity of the data; and keeping records of service providers' reporting and accounting.
Federal Communications Commission.
Notice and request for comments.
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.
Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before March 23, 2026. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible.
Direct all PRA comments to Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email
For additional information about the information collection, contact Nicole Ongele, (202) 418-2991.
Federal Communications Commission.
Notice and request for comments.
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.
Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before March 23, 2026. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible.
Direct all PRA comments to Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email
For additional information about the information collection, contact Nicole Ongele, (202) 418-2991.
10 a.m., Thursday, February 19, 2026.
The meeting will be held via remote means and/or in the Richard V. Backley Hearing Room, Room 511, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 504 North, Washington, DC 20004.
Closed.
The Commission will conduct a meeting closed to the public to consider:
Rory P. Smith (202) 525-8649/(202)
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted the information collection request titled “National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)” to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. CDC previously published a “Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations” notice on July 18, 2025 to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. CDC received three comments related to the previous notice. This notice serves to allow an additional 30 days for public and affected agency comments.
CDC will accept all comments for this proposed information collection project. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments that:
(a) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(b) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected;
(d) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including, through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology,
(e) Assess information collection costs.
To request additional information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call (404) 639-7570. Comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to
National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) (OMB Control No. 0920-0666—Exp. 12/31/2027)—Revision—National Center for Emerging Zoonotic and Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP), National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) collects data from healthcare facilities in the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) under OMB Control No. 0920-0666. NHSN provides facilities, health departments, states, regions, and the nation with data necessary to identify problem areas, measure the progress of prevention efforts, and ultimately eliminate healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) nationwide. NHSN also allows healthcare facilities to track blood safety errors and various HAI prevention practice methods such as healthcare personnel influenza vaccine status and corresponding infection control adherence rates.
Enrollment in NHSN has continuously increased, with over 37,000 actively reporting healthcare facilities across the U.S. Of the total enrolled healthcare facilities, there are over 6,000 acute care facilities; 8,400 dialysis facilities; 600 long-term acute care facilities; 400 inpatient rehabilitation facilities; 800 inpatient psychiatric facilities; nearly 20,000 long-term care facilities; and 6,000 ambulatory surgery facilities. NHSN currently has eight components: Patient Safety (PS), Healthcare Personnel Safety (HPS), Biovigilance (BV), Long-Term Care Facility (LTCF), Outpatient Procedure (OPC), Dialysis Component, Neonatal Component, and Medication Safety Component.
This Revision includes proposed changes to 68 approved and five new NHSN data collections. CDC requests OMB approval for an estimated 3,836,550 annual burden hours. There are no additional costs to respondents other than their time to participate.
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) received approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to conduct the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) Rapid Surveys System (RSS) [OMB 0920-1408], which includes fielding several surveys per year. The 06/30/2023 clearance approved the Round 1 survey. A second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh round of the RSS were additionally approved. In accordance with the Terms of Clearance, NCHS will publish a 30-day
CDC will accept all comments for this proposed information collection project. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments that:
(a) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(b) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected;
(d) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including, through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology,
(e) Assess information collection costs.
To request additional information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call (404) 639-7570. Comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to
Rapid Surveys System (RSS) Round 8 (OMB Control No. 0920-1408, Exp. 6/30/2026) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Section 306 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act (42 U.S.C.), as amended, authorizes that the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), acting through NCHS, collect data about the health of the population of the United States. The RSS (OMB control No. 0920-1408) collects data on emerging public health topics, attitudes, and behaviors using cross-sectional samples from two commercially available, national probability-based online panels. The RSS then combines these data to form estimates that approximate national representation in ways that many data collection approaches cannot. The RSS collects data in contexts in which decision makers' need for time-sensitive data of known quality about emerging and priority health concerns is a higher priority than their need for statistically unbiased estimates.
The RSS complements NCHS's current household survey systems. As quicker turnaround surveys that require less accuracy and precision than CDC's more rigorous population representative surveys, the RSS incorporates multiple mechanisms to carefully evaluate the resulting survey data for their appropriateness for use in public health surveillance and research (
Each Round's questionnaire will consist of four main components: (1) basic demographic information on respondents to be used as covariates in analyses; (2) new, emerging, or supplemental content proposed by NCHS, other CDC Centers, Institute, and Offices, and other HHS agencies; (3) questions used for calibrating the survey weights; and (4) additional content selected by NCHS to evaluate against relevant benchmarks. NCHS will use questions from Components 1 and 2 to provide relevant, timely data on new, emerging, and priority health topics to be used for decision making. NCHS will use questions from Components 3 and 4 to weight and evaluate the quality of the estimates coming from questions in Components 1 and 2. NCHS submits a 30-day
NCHS calibrates survey weights from the RSS to gold standard surveys. Questions used for calibration in this round of RSS will include social and work limitation, health information technology use, telephone use, language used at home and in other settings, and civic engagement. All of these questions have been on the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) in prior years allowing calibration to these data.
Finally, all RSS rounds will include several questions that were previously on NHIS or other suitable federal surveys for benchmarking to evaluate data quality. Panelists in the RSS will be asked about health status, chronic conditions, disability, whole person health, social support and loneliness, social connectivity and isolation, depressive symptoms (PHQ-8), social determinants of health, and health care access and utilization.
Round 8 will include content on artificial intelligence and help seeking behaviors, and selected content from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) including substance use prevalence, risk perception of certain substance use, recovery from drug and alcohol use and mental health problems, and suicidal thoughts, plans, and attempts. The estimated total annual burden hours for the three-year approval period remains at 28,079 burden hours. The NCHS RSS Round 8 (2026) data collection is based on 6,000 complete surveys (2020 hours). There are no costs to respondents other than their time.
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted the information collection request titled “National Disease Surveillance Program—I. Case Reports” to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. CDC previously published a “Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations” notice on July 28, 2025, to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. CDC received three comments related to the previous notice. This notice serves to allow an additional 30 days for public and affected agency comments.
CDC will accept all comments for this proposed information collection project. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments that:
(a) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the
(b) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected;
(d) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including, through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology,
(e) Assess information collection costs.
To request additional information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call (404) 639-7570. Comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to
National Disease Surveillance Program—I. Case Reports (OMB Control No. 0920-0009, Exp. 1/31/2026)—Revision—National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Surveillance of the incidence and distribution of disease has been an important function of the US Public Health Service (PHS) since the 1878 Act of Congress authorized the PHS to collect morbidity reports. After the Malaria Control in War Areas Program had fulfilled its original 1942 objective of reducing malaria transmission, its basic tenets were carried forward and broadened by the formation of the Communicable Disease Center (CDC) in 1946. CDC was conceived of as a well-equipped, broadly staffed agency used to translate facts about analysis of morbidity and mortality statistics on communicable diseases and through field investigations.
It was soon recognized that control measures (such as the DDT spraying for malaria) did not alleviate the threat of disease reintroduction. In 1950, the Malaria Surveillance Program began and in 1952, the National Surveillance Program started. Both programs were based on the premise that diseases cannot be diagnosed, prevented, or controlled until existing knowledge is expanded and new ideas developed and implemented. The original scope of the National Surveillance Program included the study of malaria, murine typhus, smallpox, psittacosis, diphtheria, leprosy, and sylvatic plague. Over the years, the mandate of CDC has broadened in preventive health activities and the surveillance systems maintained have expanded. This program is authorized under the Public Health Service Act, Section 301 and 306 (42 U.S.C. 241 and 242K).
This data collection covers surveillance activities for four, rare diseases: (1) Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD); (2) Reye Syndrome; (3) Kawasaki syndrome; and (4) Acute Flaccid Myelitis. Data will be used for planning and evaluating effective programs for prevention and control of these infectious diseases. Disease incidence is needed to study present and emerging disease problems and the surveillance data serves as statistical material for those engaged in research or medical practice, aid to health education officials and students, and data for manufacturers of pharmaceutical products. Annual surveillance data are published in the MMWR Surveillance Summary. Case data will be transmitted to CDC electronically or hard copy from State and Local Health Departments.
This Revision is submitted to renew the data collection package for an additional three years and to update the Acute Flaccid Myelitis format for collecting race and ethnicity. CDC requests OMB approval for an estimated 98 annual burden hours. There is no cost to respondents other than their time to participate.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health and Human Services (HHS).
Notice.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in the
Comments must be received by March 23, 2026.
When commenting, please reference the document identifier or OMB control number. To be assured consideration, comments and recommendations must be submitted in any one of the following ways:
1.
2.
To obtain copies of a supporting statement and any related forms for the proposed collection(s) summarized in this notice, please access the CMS PRA website by copying and pasting the following web address into your web browser:
William N. Parham at (410) 786-4669.
This notice sets out a summary of the use and burden associated with the following information collections. More detailed information can be found in each collection's supporting statement and associated materials (see
Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. The term “collection of information” is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and includes agency requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA requires federal agencies to publish a 60-day notice in the
1.
The information will be collected solely from organizations and third-party requestors, such as law firms or other entities acting on behalf of organizations, that seek a meeting with the Administrator. The implementation of an online portal will facilitate the ease and efficiency of submitting requests. Requestors will have the capability to securely enter their requests electronically through this portal. Information collection is voluntary, whether or not it is provided through the portal or via a letter, but no matter how it is submitted to CMS, failure to provide the requested information will result in CMS's inability to review, process, and/or act on the request.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health and Human Services (HHS).
Notice.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in the
Comments on the collection(s) of information must be received by the OMB desk officer by February 19, 2026.
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to
To obtain copies of a supporting statement and any related forms for the proposed collection(s) summarized in this notice, please access the CMS PRA website by copying and pasting the following web address into your web browser:
William Parham at (410) 786-4669.
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. The term “collection of information” is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and includes agency requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires federal agencies to publish a 30-day notice in the
1.
Office of Family Assistance, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Request for public comments.
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is requesting a 3-year extension of the ACF-204: Annual Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and State Maintenance-of-Effort (MOE) Report (Office of Management and Budget (OMB) #: 0970-0248, expiration March 31, 2026). There are no substantive changes requested to the form but instructions have been updated and burden estimates adjusted.
In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ACF is soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the information collection described above. You can obtain copies of the proposed collection of information and submit comments by emailing
Pursuant to section 1009 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given of the following meetings.
The meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
Pursuant to section 1009 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given of a meeting of the National Library of Medicine Board of Scientific Counselors.
The meeting will be held in person and virtually and will be partially open to the public as indicated below. Individuals who plan to view the virtual meeting and need special assistance or other reasonable accommodation to view the meeting should notify the Contact Person listed below in advance
The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable materials, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
Registration is not required to attend the open portion of this meeting.
Any member of the public may submit written comments no later than 15 days in advance of the meeting. Any interested person may file written comments with the committee by forwarding the statement to the Contact Person listed on this notice. The statement should include the name, address, telephone number and when applicable, the business or professional affiliation of the interested person.
Open sessions will be videocast and can be accessed from the NIH Videocasting and Podcasting website (
Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comments.
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have received applications for permits to conduct scientific research to promote conservation or other activities intended to enhance the propagation or survival of endangered and threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. We invite the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies to comment on these applications. Before issuing any of the requested permits, we will take into consideration any information that we receive during the public comment period.
We must receive written data or comments on the applications by February 19, 2026.
•
•
Kaye London via telephone at 404-679-7097 or via email at
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), invite review and comment from the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies on applications we have received for permits to conduct certain activities with endangered and threatened species under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531
With some exceptions, the ESA prohibits take of listed species unless a Federal permit is issued that authorizes such take. The definition of “take” in the ESA includes hunting, shooting, harming, wounding, or killing, and also such activities as pursuing, harassing,
A recovery permit issued by us under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA authorizes the permittee to take endangered or threatened species while engaging in activities that are conducted for scientific purposes that promote recovery of species or for enhancement of propagation or survival of species. These activities often include the capture and collection of species, which would result in prohibited take if a permit were not issued. Our regulations implementing section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA for these permits are found at 50 CFR 17.22 for endangered wildlife species, 50 CFR 17.32 for threatened wildlife species, 50 CFR 17.62 for endangered plant species, and 50 CFR 17.72 for threatened plant species.
The ESA requires that we invite public comment before issuing these permits. Accordingly, we invite local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies, and the public to submit written data, views, or arguments with respect to these applications. The comments and recommendations that will be most useful and likely to influence agency decisions are those supported by quantitative information or studies. Proposed activities in the following permit requests are for the recovery and enhancement of propagation or survival of the species in the wild.
All written comments that are received during the comment period become part of the administrative record associated with this notice. If including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, be aware that the comment, including personal identifying information, may be available to the public. While you may request to withhold personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee privacy of the information. All comments will be made available for public disclosure in their entirety from organizations or businesses, including individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of such organizations or businesses.
After the comment period closes, we will make a decision regarding the status of permit issuance for each application. If we issue permits to any of the applicants listed above in this notice, we will publish a subsequent notice in the
An interested party opposed to a recovery permit's issuance may object by following the requirements in 50 CFR 17.22(d). The Service will notify the interested party of the Service's decision for the permit application under that section.
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, publish this notice under section 10(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531
Bureau of Land Management, Interior.
Notice of official filing.
The plats of survey of lands described in this notice are scheduled to be officially filed in the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Alaska State Office, Anchorage, Alaska. The surveys, which were executed at the request of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the BLM are necessary for the management of these lands.
The BLM must receive protests by February 19, 2026.
You may buy a copy of the plats from the BLM Alaska Public Information Center, 222 West 7th Avenue, Mailstop 13, Anchorage, AK 99513. Please use this address when filing written protests. You may also view the plats at the BLM Alaska Public Information Center, Fitzgerald Federal Building, 222 West 7th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, at no cost.
Nathan C. Erickson, Acting Chief, Branch of Cadastral Survey, Alaska State Office, Bureau of Land Management, 222 West 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99513; telephone 907-271-5770; email
The lands surveyed are:
A person or party who wishes to protest one or more plats of survey identified above must file a written notice of protest with the State Director for the BLM in Alaska. The protest may be filed by mailing to BLM State Director, Alaska State Office, Bureau of Land Management, 222 West 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99513 or by delivering it in person to BLM Alaska Public Information Center, Fitzgerald Federal Building, 222 West 7th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska. The notice of protest must identify the plat(s) of survey that the person or party wishes to protest. You must file the notice of protest before the scheduled date of official filing for the plat(s) of survey being protested. The BLM will not consider any notice of protest filed after the scheduled date of official filing. A notice of protest is considered filed on the date it is received by the State Director for the BLM in Alaska during regular business hours; if received after regular business hours, a notice of protest will be considered filed the next business day. A written statement of reasons in support of a protest, if not filed with the notice of protest, must be filed with the State Director for the BLM in Alaska within 30 calendar days after the notice of protest is filed.
If a notice of protest against a plat of survey is received prior to the scheduled date of official filing, the official filing of the plat of survey identified in the notice of protest will be stayed pending consideration of the protest. A plat of survey will not be officially filed until the dismissal or resolution of all protests of the plat.
Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personally identifiable information in a notice of protest or statement of reasons, you should be aware that the documents you submit, including your personally identifiable information, may be made publicly available in their entirety at any time. While you can ask the BLM to withhold your personally identifiable information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
U.S. International Trade Commission.
Notice.
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on December 16, 2025, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Huwais IP Holding LLC of Jackson, Michigan and Versah, LLC of Jackson, Michigan. An amended complaint was filed on January 6, 2026. The amended complaint alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain dental burs and kits thereof by reason of the infringement of: (1) certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,326,778 (“the '778 patent”) and U.S. Patent No. 11,712,250 (“the '250 patent); and (2) U.S. Trademark Registration No. 6,261,888 (“the '888 mark”); U.S. Trademark Registration No. 6,261,886 (“the '886 mark”); and U.S. Trademark Registration No. 4,689,471 (“the '471 mark”). The amended complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute.
The complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
The amended complaint, except for any confidential information contained therein, may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at
Pathenia M. Proctor, The Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, telephone (202) 205-2560.
(1) Pursuant to subsection (b) of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended,
(a) an investigation be instituted to determine whether there is a violation of subsection (a)(1)(B) of section 337 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or the sale within the United States after importation of certain products identified in paragraph (2) by reason of infringement of one or more of claims 1, 2, 5, and 6 of the '778 patent and claims 1 and 7 of the '250 patent, and whether an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337; and
(b) an investigation be instituted to determine whether there is a violation of subsection (a)(1)(C) of section 337 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or the sale within the United States after importation of certain products identified in paragraph (2) by reason of infringement of the '888 mark, the '886 mark, and the '471 mark, and whether an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337;
(2) Pursuant to section 210.10(b)(1) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.10(b)(1), the plain language description of the accused products or category of accused products, which defines the scope of the investigation, is “osseodensification dental burs and kits thereof”;
(3) For the purpose of the investigation so instituted, the following are hereby named as parties upon which this notice of investigation shall be served:
(a) The complainants are:
(b) The respondents are the following entities alleged to be in violation of section 337, and are the parties upon which the complaint is to be served:
(c) The Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Suite 401, Washington, DC 20436; and
(4) For the investigation so instituted, the Chief Administrative Law Judge, U.S. International Trade Commission, shall designate the presiding Administrative Law Judge.
Responses to the amended complaint and the notice of investigation must be submitted by the named respondents in accordance with section 210.13 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.13. Pursuant to 19 CFR 201.16(e) and 210.13(a), such responses will be considered by the Commission if received not later than 20 days after the date of service by the Commission of the amended complaint and the notice of investigation. Extensions of time for submitting responses to the amended complaint and the notice of investigation will not be granted unless good cause therefor is shown.
Failure of a respondent to file a timely response to each allegation in the amended complaint and in this notice may be deemed to constitute a waiver of the right to appear and contest the allegations of the amended complaint and this notice, and to authorize the administrative law judge and the Commission, without further notice to the respondent, to find the facts to be as alleged in the amended complaint and this notice and to enter an initial determination and a final determination containing such findings, and may result in the issuance of an exclusion order or a cease and desist order or both directed against the respondent.
By order of the Commission.
U.S. International Trade Commission.
Notice.
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (“Commission”) requests submissions from the parties, interested government agencies, and other interested persons on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding, under the schedule set forth below.
Ronald A. Traud, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-3427. Copies of non-confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at
The Commission instituted this investigation on March 26, 2025, based on a complaint filed by Aardvark Medical Inc. (“Complainant”) of Denton, Texas. 90 FR 13781-82 (Mar. 26, 2025). The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337 (“section 337”), in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or the sale within the United States after importation of certain nasal devices and components thereof by reason of infringement of one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 9,750,856; 11,318,234; 11,883,009; 11,883,010; and 11,889,995.
On June 17, 2025, the Commission determined not to review an initial determination (Order No. 9) granting Complainant's motion for leave to amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation to substitute and correct the appropriate entity from named respondent “Spa Sciences LP” to “Michael Todd Beauty LP d/b/a Spa
On August 6, 2025, the Commission determined not to review an initial determination (Order No. 14) granting a joint motion to terminate Michael Todd Beauty LP d/b/a Spa Sciences from the investigation on the basis of settlement. Order No. 14 (July 14, 2025),
On January 5, 2026, Complainant filed a declaration under Commission Rule 210.16 (19 CFR 210.16(c)), seeking immediate entry of a limited exclusion order (“LEO”) and cease and desist order (“CDO”) against each of the respondents found in default. Those respondents are (1) Cenny), (2) Ronfnea, (3) Moffy, (4) Xinruntao, and (5) Jun&Liang. No response to Complainant's declaration was received.
In connection with the final disposition of the investigation, the statute authorizes issuance of,
The statute requires the Commission to consider the effects of that remedy upon the public interest. The public interest factors the Commission will consider include the effect that an exclusion order would have on: (1) the public health and welfare, (2) competitive conditions in the U.S. economy, (3) U.S. production of articles that are like or directly competitive with those that are subject to investigation, and (4) U.S. consumers. The Commission is therefore interested in receiving written submissions that address the aforementioned public interest factors in the context of the investigation.
If the Commission orders some form of remedy, the U.S. Trade Representative, as delegated by the President, has 60 days to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the Commission's determination.
In its initial submission, Complainant is requested to identify the remedy sought and to submit proposed remedial orders for the Commission's consideration. Complainant is further requested to state the date that the asserted patents expire, to provide the HTSUS subheadings under which the accused products are imported, and to supply the identification information for all known importers of the products at issue in the investigation. The initial written submissions and proposed remedial orders must be filed no later than close of business on January 29, 2026. Reply submissions must be filed no later than the close of business on February 5, 2026. No further submissions on these issues will be permitted unless otherwise ordered by the Commission.
Persons filing written submissions must file the original document electronically on or before the deadlines stated above pursuant to 19 CFR 210.4(f). Submissions should refer to the investigation number (“Inv. No. 337-TA-1444”) in a prominent place on the cover page and/or the first page. (
Any person desiring to submit a document to the Commission in confidence must request confidential treatment by marking each document with a header indicating that the document contains confidential information. This marking will be deemed to satisfy the request procedure set forth in Rules 201.6(b) and 210.5(e)(2) (19 CFR 201.6(b) & 210.5(e)(2)). Documents for which confidential treatment by the Commission is properly sought will be treated accordingly. Any non-party wishing to submit comments containing confidential information must serve those comments on the parties to the investigation pursuant to the applicable Administrative Protective Order. A redacted non-confidential version of the document must also be filed with the Commission and served on any parties to the investigation within two business days of any confidential filing. All information, including confidential business information and documents for which confidential treatment is properly sought, submitted to the Commission for purposes of the investigation may be disclosed to and used: (i) by the Commission, its employees and Offices, and contract personnel (a) for developing or maintaining the records of this or a related proceeding, or (b) in internal investigations, audits, reviews, and evaluations relating to the programs, personnel, and operations of the Commission including under 5 U.S.C. Appendix 3; or (ii) by U.S. government employees and contract personnel, solely for cybersecurity purposes. All contract personnel will sign appropriate nondisclosure agreements. All nonconfidential written submissions will be available for public inspection on EDIS.
The Commission vote for this determination took place on January 14, 2026.
The authority for the Commission's determination is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and in Part 210 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR part 210).
By order of the Commission.
Notice is hereby given that, on October 1, 2025, pursuant to section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301
Also, Bluehalo Labs, LLC, Albuquerque, NM; Curia Global INC, Albany, NY; Geneinfosec INC, Huntsville, AL; Polaris Sensor Technologies INC, Huntsville, AL; and Universal Solutions International, Incorporated, Newport News, VA, have withdrawn as parties to this venture.
No other changes have been made to either the membership or planned activity of the group research project. Membership in this group research project remains open, and MCDC intends to file additional written notifications disclosing all changes in membership.
On November 13, 2015, MCDC filed its original notification pursuant to section 6(a) of the Act. The Department of Justice published a notice in the
The last notification was filed with the Department on July 3, 2025. A notice was published in the
Notice is hereby given that, on July, 24, 2025, pursuant to section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301
No other changes have been made in either the membership or planned activity of the group research project. Membership in this group research project remains open, and the BIOMAP-CONSORTIUM intends to file additional written notifications disclosing all changes in membership.
On January 5, 2024, the BIOMAP-CONSORTIUM filed its original notification pursuant to section 6(a) of the Act. The Department of Justice published a notice in the
The last notification was filed with the Department on April 10, 2025. A notice was published in the
Notice is hereby given that, on October 28, 2025, pursuant to section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301
Specifically, Intertrust Technologies Corporation, Berkeley, CA; Elexon Limited, London, UNITED KINGDOM; EPRI, Palo Alto, CA; Kaluza Ltd., London, UNITED KINGDOM; and Zaptec Charger AS, Sandnes, KINGDOM OF NORWAY have been added as parties to this venture.
No other changes have been made in either the membership or planned activity of the group research project. Membership in this group research project remains open and Mercury Consortium intends to file additional written notifications disclosing all changes in membership.
On July 29, 2025, Mercury Consortium filed its original notification pursuant to section 6(a) of the Act. The Department of Justice published a notice in the
Notice is hereby given that, on September 8, 2025, pursuant to section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301
No other changes have been made in either the membership or planned activity of the group research project. Membership in this group research project remains open, and CUI—Phase 2 intends to file additional written notifications disclosing all changes in membership.
On January 6, 2025, CUI—Phase 2 filed its original notification pursuant to section 6(a) of the Act. The Department of Justice published a notice in the
Notice is hereby given that, on September 19, 2025, pursuant to section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301
No other changes have been made in either the membership or planned activity of the group research project. Membership in this group research project remains open, and IVI Foundation intends to file additional written notifications disclosing all changes in membership.
On May 29, 2001, IVI Foundation filed its original notification pursuant to section 6(a) of the Act. The Department of Justice published a notice in the
The last notification was filed with the Department on June 13, 2024. A notice was published in the
Notice is hereby given that, on November 4, 2025, pursuant to section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301
Also, ULAK HABERLESME A.S., Çankaya, REPUBLIC OF TURKEY has withdrawn as a party to this venture. No other changes have been made to either the membership or planned activity of the group research project. Membership in this group remains open, and MSSA intends to file additional written notifications disclosing all changes in membership.
On April 26, 2024, MSSA filed its original notification pursuant to section 6(a) of the Act. The Department of Justice published a notice in the
The last notification was filed with the Department on August 8, 2025. A notice was published in the
Notice is hereby given that, on July 7, 2025, pursuant to section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301
Specifically, Alveo Technologies, Inc., Alameda, CA; Arcology, Inc., Culver City, CA; Athari BioSciences, Sterling, VA; BIOQUAL, Inc., Rockville, MD; BioFactura, Inc., Frederick, MD; Biomeme, Inc., Philadelphia, PA; Commense Bio, Inc., Boulder, CO; Deloitte Consulting LLP, Arlington, VA; Faro Molecular, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT; Fluxergy, Irvine, CA; Global Key Solutions Corp., New York, NY; HYUNDAI BIOSCIENCE USA, Inc., San
Also, Asha Therapeutics LLC, Tampa, FL; Endpoint Health, Palo Alto, CA; Kudo Biotechnology, Inc., Needham, MA; PIF Partners LLC, Englewood, NJ; and QUZE Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Windsor, CO; have withdrawn as parties to this venture.
No other changes have been made in either the membership or planned activity of the group research project. Membership in this group research project remains open, and RRPV intends to file additional written notifications disclosing all changes in membership.
On January 5, 2024, RRPV filed its original notification pursuant to section 6(a) of the Act. The Department of Justice published a notice in the
The last notification was filed with the Department on April 8, 2025. The Department of Justice published a notice in the
Notice is hereby given that, on September 19, 2025, pursuant to section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301
No other changes have been made in either the membership or planned activity of the group research project. Membership in this group research project remains open, and PXI Systems intends to file additional written notifications disclosing all changes in membership.
On November 22, 2000, PXI Systems filed its original notification pursuant to section 6(a) of the Act. The Department of Justice published a notice in the
The last notification was filed with the Department on July 8, 2025. A notice was published in the
Notice is hereby given that, on October 1, 2025, pursuant to section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301
On September 20, 2004, NFPA filed its original notification pursuant to section 6(a) of the Act. The Department of Justice published a notice in the
The last notification was filed with the Department on May 1, 2025. A notice was published in the
Notice is hereby given that, on September 22, 2025, pursuant to section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301
Specifically, Abril Ph.D., Julie C, Bayfield, CO; Arch Systems LLC, Baltimore, MD; Bao Systems LLC, Washington, DC; Blue Fusion Technologies, LLC, Anna Maria, FL; Brillient Corporation, Reston, VA; BRK Town Ventures LLC, Fuquay Varina, NC; Cormac Corporation, Leesburg, VA; Daax Technologies Inc., Santa Clara, CA; Defense Operations & Execution Solutions INC, W Melbourne, FL; Imagine Believe Realize LLC, Rockledge, FL; Incept Data Solutions INC, Sterling, VA; Modus Operandi, Inc., Melbourne, FL; National Association of State
No other changes have been made in either the membership or planned activity of the group research project. Membership in this group research project remains open, and ADC intends to file additional written notifications disclosing all changes in membership.
On November 11, 2021, ADC filed its original notification pursuant to section 6(a) of the Act. The Department of Justice published a notice in the
The last notification was filed with the Department on June 16, 2025. A notice was published in the
Notice is hereby given that, on November 25, 2025, pursuant to section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301
No other changes have been made in either the membership or planned activity of the group research project. Membership in this group research project remains open and STAR Phase 3 intends to file additional written notifications disclosing all changes in membership or planned activities.
On August 15, 2023, STAR Phase 3 filed its original notification pursuant to section 6(a) of the Act. The Department of Justice published a notice in the
The last notification was filed with the Department on January 9, 2024. A notice was published in the
Notice is hereby given that, on November 13, 2025, pursuant to section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301
Also, Fresh Gravity, Santa Clara, CA; Vitality TechNet Inc., Orlando, FL; Inari, Cambridge, MA; IQVIA Inc., Durham, NC; IBIS, Princeton, NJ; and Accenture, Chicago, IL have withdrawn as parties to this venture.
No other changes have been made in either the membership or planned activity of the group research project. Membership in this group research project remains open, and Pistoia Alliance, Inc. intends to file additional written notifications disclosing all changes in membership.
On May 28, 2009, Pistoia Alliance, Inc. filed its original notification pursuant to section 6(a) of the Act. The Department of Justice published a notice in the
The last notification was filed with the Department on August 6, 2025. The Department of Justice published a notice in the
Notice is hereby given that, on December 2, 2025, pursuant to section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301
Also, The Blog Starter, Inverness, IL, has withdrawn as a party to this venture.
No other changes have been made in either the membership or planned activity of the group research project. Membership in this group research project remains open, and OpenJS Foundation intends to file additional written notifications disclosing all changes in membership.
On August 17, 2015, OpenJS Foundation filed its original notification pursuant to section 6(a) of the Act. The Department of Justice published a notice in the
The last notification was filed with the Department on March 7, 2024. A notice was published in the
Notice is hereby given that, on August 18, 2025, pursuant to section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301
Specifically, Boston Quantum Photonics, Weston, MA; Northeastern University, Boston, MA; and Microsoft Research Limited, Cambridge, UNITED KINGDOM, have been added as parties to this venture.
No other changes have been made in either the membership or planned activity of the group research project. Membership in this group research project remains open, and AIM Photonics intends to file additional written notifications disclosing all changes in membership.
On June 16, 2016, AIM Photonics filed its original notification pursuant to section 6(a) of the Act. The Department of Justice published a notice in the
The last notification was filed with the Department on June 2, 2025. A notice was published in the
Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor.
Notice.
The Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor (DOL) is issuing this notice to announce updates to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for the employment of temporary or seasonal nonimmigrant foreign workers (H-2A workers) to perform herding or production of livestock on the range. AEWRs are the minimum wage rates the DOL has determined must be offered, advertised in recruitment, and paid by employers to H-2A workers and workers in corresponding employment so that the wages and working conditions of workers in the United States (U.S.) similarly employed will not be adversely affected. In this notice, DOL announces the annual update of the AEWR for workers engaged in the herding or production of livestock on the range, as required by the methodology previously established in 2015.
February 3, 2026.
Brian Pasternak, Administrator, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC), by email at
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security will not approve an employer's petition for the admission of H-2A nonimmigrant temporary and seasonal agricultural workers in the U.S. unless the petitioner has received an H-2A labor certification from DOL. DOL issues such labor certification when it determines that (1) there are not sufficient U.S. workers who are able, willing, and qualified and who will be available at the time and place needed to perform the labor or services involved in the petition; and (2) the employment of the foreign worker(s) in such labor or services will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of workers in the U.S. similarly employed.
DOL's H-2A regulations covering the herding or production of livestock on the range, published in the
As provided in 20 CFR 655.211(c)(2), the monthly AEWR for range occupations in all States for a calendar year is based on the monthly AEWR for the previous calendar year ($2,058.31), adjusted by the Employment Cost Index (ECI) for wages and salaries published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the preceding annual period. The 12-month change in the ECI for wages and salaries of private industry workers between September 2024 and September 2025 was 3.6 percent, resulting in a monthly AEWR for range occupations in effect for the following year of $2,132.41.
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Board of Directors and its Finance and Audit committees will meet January 26-27, 2026. On Monday, January 26, the first meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. CT, with the next meeting commencing promptly upon adjournment of the immediately preceding meeting. On Tuesday, January 27, the first meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. CT, with the next meeting commencing promptly upon adjournment of the immediately preceding meeting.
Public Notice of Hybrid Meeting.
LSC will conduct its January 26-27, 2026, meetings at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio, 600 E Market St., San Antonio, TX, 78205, and virtually via videoconference.
Open, except as noted below.
Any portion of the closed session consisting solely of briefings does not fall within the Sunshine Act's definition of the term “meeting” and, therefore, the requirements of the Sunshine Act do not apply to such portion of the closed session.
A verbatim written transcript will be made of the closed sessions of the Audit, Finance, and Board of Directors meetings. The transcript of any portions of the closed sessions falling within the relevant provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6), (7), (9) and (10), will not be available for public inspection. A copy of the General Counsel's Certification that, in his opinion, the closing is authorized by law will be available upon request.
a. Matters to be discussed include the Committee's self-evaluation for 2025; briefing by the Office of Inspector General; review of LSC's and the Office of Inspector General's mechanisms for the submission of confidential complaints regarding suspected fraud, theft, corruption, or misuse of funds, or problems involving internal controls, auditing, or accounting, and that there are proper procedures in place for the receipt, retention, and handling of such complaints; a briefing regarding follow-up by the Office of Compliance and Enforcement on referrals by the Office of Inspector General regarding audit reports and annual financial statement audits of grantees; an overview of changes to the A-50 Reporting Process; and a management update regarding Risk Management.
a. Matters to be discussed include the Committee's self-evaluation for 2025; an overview of LSC's Fiscal Year 2026 appropriation; financial report for the first two months of Fiscal Year 2026; LSC's Fiscal Year 2026 consolidated operating budget; and LSC's Fiscal Year 2027 appropriation request.
a. Matters to be discussed include nominations for the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors and all committee assignments; the Board's self-evaluation for 2025; Chairman's Report; Members' Reports; President's Report; Inspector General's Report; and consideration of reports from the Institutional Advancement, Delivery of Legal Services, Operations and Regulations, Governance and Performance Review, Audit, and Finance Committees.
Jessica Wechter, Special Assistant to the President, at (202) 295-1500. Questions may also be sent by electronic mail to the Office of the Corporate Secretary at
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Notice of intent to grant exclusive, co-exclusive or partially exclusive patent license.
NASA hereby gives notice of its intent to grant an exclusive, co-exclusive or partially exclusive patent license to practice the inventions described and claimed in the patents and/or patent applications listed in
The prospective exclusive, co-exclusive or partially exclusive license may be granted unless NASA receives written objections including evidence and argument, no later than February 4, 2026 that establish that the grant of the license would not be consistent with the
NASA intends to grant an exclusive, co-exclusive, or partially exclusive patent license in the United States to practice the inventions described and claimed in: U.S. Patent No. 8,179,203 B2 for an invention titled “Wireless Electrical Device Using Open-Circuit Elements Having No Electrical Connections,” U.S. Patent No. 8,692,562 B2 for an invention titled “Wireless Open-Circuit In-Plane Strain and Displacement Sensor Requiring No Electrical Connections,” U.S. Patent No. 7,683,797 B2 for an invention titled “Damage Detection/Locating System Providing Thermal Protection,” and U.S. Patent No. 9,329,153 B2 for an invention titled “Method of Mapping Anomalies in Homogenous Material,” to Volt AI, LLC having its principal place of business in Conover, North Carolina. The fields of use may be limited. NASA has not yet made a final determination to grant the requested license and may deny the requested license even if no objections are submitted within the comment period.
This notice of intent to grant an exclusive, co-exclusive or partially exclusive patent license is issued in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209(e) and 37 CFR 404.7(a)(1)(i). The patent rights in these inventions have been assigned to the United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The prospective license will comply with the requirements of 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR 404.7.
Information about other NASA inventions available for licensing can be found online at
Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Monthly notice.
Pursuant to section 189a.(2) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing this regular monthly notice. The Act requires the Commission to publish notice of any amendments issued, or proposed to be issued, and grants the Commission the authority to issue and make immediately effective any amendment to an operating license or combined license, as applicable, upon a determination by the Commission that such amendment involves no significant hazards consideration (NSHC), notwithstanding the pendency before the Commission of a request for a hearing from any person.
Comments must be filed by February 19, 2026. A request for a hearing or petitions for leave to intervene must be filed by March 23, 2026. This monthly notice includes all amendments issued, or proposed to be issued, from December 5, 2025, to December 31, 2025. The last monthly notice was published on December 23, 2025.
You may submit comments by any of the following methods; however, the NRC encourages electronic comment submission through the Federal rulemaking website.
•
•
For additional direction on obtaining information and submitting comments, see “Obtaining Information and Submitting Comments” in the
Susan Lent, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; telephone: 301-415-1365; email:
Please refer to Docket ID NRC-2026-0069, facility name, unit number(s), docket number(s), application date, and subject when contacting the NRC about the availability of information for this action. You may obtain publicly available information related to this action by any of the following methods:
•
•
•
The NRC encourages electronic comment submission through the Federal rulemaking website (
The NRC cautions you not to include identifying or contact information that you do not want to be publicly disclosed in your comment submission. The NRC will post all comment submissions at
If you are requesting or aggregating comments from other persons for submission to the NRC, then you should inform those persons not to include identifying or contact information that they do not want to be publicly disclosed in their comment submission. Your request should state that the NRC does not routinely edit comment submissions to remove such information before making the comment submissions available to the public or entering the comment into ADAMS.
For the facility-specific amendment requests shown in this notice, the Commission finds that the licensees' analyses provided, consistent with section 50.91 of title 10 of
The Commission is seeking public comments on these proposed determinations. Any comments received within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice will be considered in making any final determinations.
Normally, the Commission will not issue the amendments until the expiration of 60 days after the date of publication of this notice. The Commission may issue any of these license amendments before expiration of the 60-day period provided that its final determination is that the amendment involves NSHC. In addition, the Commission may issue any of these amendments prior to the expiration of the 30-day comment period if circumstances change during the 30-day comment period such that failure to act in a timely way would result, for example in derating or shutdown of the facility. If the Commission takes action on any of these amendments prior to the expiration of either the comment period or the notice period, it will publish in the
Within 60 days after the date of publication of this notice, any person (petitioner) whose interest may be affected by any of these actions may file a request for a hearing and petition for leave to intervene (petition) with respect to that action. Petitions shall be filed in accordance with the Commission's “Agency Rules of Practice and Procedure” in 10 CFR part 2. Interested persons should consult a current copy of 10 CFR 2.309. If a petition is filed, the Commission or a presiding officer will rule on the petition and, if appropriate, a notice of a hearing will be issued.
Petitions must be filed no later than 60 days from the date of publication of this notice in accordance with the filing instructions in the “Electronic Submissions (E-Filing)” section of this document. Petitions and motions for leave to file new or amended contentions that are filed after the deadline will not be entertained absent a determination by the presiding officer that the filing demonstrates good cause by satisfying the three factors in 10 CFR 2.309(c)(1)(i) through (iii).
If a hearing is requested, and the Commission has not made a final determination on the issue of no significant hazards consideration, the Commission will make a final determination on the issue of no significant hazards consideration, which will serve to establish when the hearing is held. If the final determination is that the amendment request involves no significant hazards consideration, the Commission may issue the amendment and make it immediately effective, notwithstanding the request for a hearing. Any hearing would take place after issuance of the amendment. If the final determination is that the amendment request involves a significant hazards consideration, then any hearing held would take place before the issuance of the amendment unless the Commission finds an imminent danger to the health or safety of the public, in which case it will issue an appropriate order or rule under 10 CFR part 2.
A State, local governmental body, Federally recognized Indian Tribe, or designated agency thereof, may submit a petition to the Commission to participate as a party under 10 CFR 2.309(h) no later than 60 days from the date of publication of this notice. Alternatively, a State, local governmental body, Federally recognized Indian Tribe, or agency thereof may participate as a non-party under 10 CFR 2.315(c).
For information about filing a petition and about participation by a person not a party under 10 CFR 2.315, see ADAMS Accession No. ML20340A053 (
All documents filed in NRC adjudicatory proceedings, including documents filed by an interested State, local governmental body, Federally recognized Indian Tribe, or designated agency thereof that requests to participate under 10 CFR 2.315(c), must be filed in accordance with 10 CFR 2.302. The E-Filing process requires participants to submit and serve all adjudicatory documents over the internet, or in some cases, to mail copies on electronic storage media, unless an exemption permitting an alternative filing method, as further discussed, is granted. Detailed guidance on electronic submissions is located in the “Guidance for Electronic Submissions to the NRC” (ADAMS Accession No. ML13031A056), and on the NRC's public website (
To comply with the procedural requirements of E-Filing, at least 10 days prior to the filing deadline, the participant should contact the Office of the Secretary by email at
Information about applying for a digital ID certificate is available on the NRC's public website (
A person filing electronically using the NRC's adjudicatory E-Filing system may seek assistance by contacting the NRC's Electronic Filing Help Desk through the “Contact Us” link located on the NRC's public website (
Participants who believe that they have good cause for not submitting documents electronically must file an exemption request, in accordance with 10 CFR 2.302(g), with their initial paper filing stating why there is good cause for not filing electronically and requesting authorization to continue to submit documents in paper format. Such filings must be submitted in accordance with 10 CFR 2.302(b)-(d). Participants filing adjudicatory documents in this manner are responsible for serving their documents on all other participants. Participants granted an exemption under 10 CFR 2.302(g)(2) must still meet the electronic formatting requirement in 10 CFR 2.302(g)(1), unless the participant also seeks and is granted an exemption from 10 CFR 2.302(g)(1).
Documents submitted in adjudicatory proceedings will appear in the NRC's electronic hearing docket, which is publicly available at
The following table provides the nuclear power plant names, docket numbers, dates of application, ADAMS accession numbers, and locations in the application of the licensees' proposed NSHC determination. For further details with respect to these license amendment applications, see the applications for amendment, publicly available portions of which are available for public inspection in ADAMS. For additional direction on accessing information related to this document, see the “Obtaining Information and Submitting Comments” section of this document.
The following table provides the plant name, docket number, date of application, ADAMS accession number, and location in the application of the licensees' proposed NSHC determinations. For further details with respect to these license amendment applications, see the applications for amendment, which are available for public inspection in ADAMS. For additional direction on accessing information related to this document, see the “Obtaining Information and Submitting Comments” section of this document.
During the period since publication of the last monthly notice, the Commission has issued the following amendments. The Commission has determined for each of these amendments that the application complies with the standards and requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), and the Commission's rules and regulations. The Commission has made appropriate findings as required by the Act and the Commission's rules and regulations in 10 CFR chapter I, which are set forth in the license amendment.
A notice of consideration of issuance of amendment to facility operating license or combined license, as applicable, proposed NSHC determination, and opportunity for a hearing in connection with these actions, were published in the
Unless otherwise indicated, the Commission has determined that these amendments satisfy the criteria for categorical exclusion in accordance with 10 CFR 51.22. Therefore, pursuant to 10 CFR 51.22(b), no environmental impact statement or environmental assessment need be prepared for these amendments. If the Commission has prepared an environmental assessment under the special circumstances provision in 10 CFR 51.22(b) and has made a determination based on that assessment, it is so indicated in the safety evaluation for the amendment.
For further details with respect to each action, see the amendment and associated documents such as the Commission's letter and safety evaluation, which may be obtained using the ADAMS accession numbers indicated in the following table. The safety evaluation will provide the ADAMS accession numbers for the application for amendment and the
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act” or “Exchange Act”)
The Exchange proposes to amend the MIAX Sapphire Options Exchange Fee Schedule (“Fee Schedule”) to extend the temporary discount program for the Open-Close Report.
The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's website at
In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.
The Exchange proposes to amend Section 6)c) of the Fee Schedule to extend the temporary discount program for the Open-Close Report until June 30, 2026. Currently, the Exchange provides a temporary 20% discount on fees assessed to Exchange Members
By way of background, the Exchange offers two versions of the Open-Close Report, an end-of-day summary and intra-day report.
The Intra-Day Open-Close Report provides similar information to that of the End-of-Day version but is produced and updated every 10 minutes during the trading day. Data is captured in “snapshots” taken every 10 minutes throughout the trading day and is available to subscribers within five minutes of the conclusion of each 10-minute period. Each update represents the aggregate data captured from the current “snapshot” and all previous “snapshots.” The Intra-Day Open-Close data provides a volume summary of trading activity on the Exchange at the option level by origin (Priority Customer, Non-Priority Customer, Firm, Broker-Dealer, and Market Maker), side of the market (buy or sell), and transaction type (opening or closing). All volume is further broken down into trade size buckets (less than 100 contracts, 100-199 contracts, greater than 199 contracts).
Both versions of the Open-Close Report contain proprietary Exchange trade data and do not include trade data from any other exchange. The Intra-Day and End-of-Day Open-Close Report data products are completely voluntary products, in that the Exchange is not required by any rule or regulation to make this data available and that potential customers may purchase it on an ad-hoc basis only if they voluntarily choose to do so. The Open-Close Report is also a historical data product and not a real-time data feed.
The Exchange makes the Open-Close Report available for purchase to Members and non-Members.
Open-Close Report data is subject to direct competition from similar end-of-day and intra-day options trading summaries offered by several other options exchanges.
Currently, the Exchange provides a temporary pricing incentive program in which Members and non-Members that purchase historical Open-Close Report data receive a percentage fee discount. Specifically, the footnote “e.” below the table of fees for the Open-Close Report in Section 6)c) of the Fee Schedule, which applies to the rows for “End-of-Day Ad-hoc Request (historical data)” and “Intra-Day Ad-hoc Request (historical data),” provides a 20% discount for ad-hoc purchases of historical Open-Close Report data.
The Exchange now proposes to extend the temporary discount program until June 30, 2026.
The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act,
In adopting Regulation NMS, the Commission granted self-regulatory organizations (“SROs”) and broker-dealers increased authority and flexibility to offer new and unique market data to the public. It was believed that this authority would expand the amount of data available to consumers, and also spur innovation and competition for the provision of market data. Particularly, the Open-Close Report further broadens the availability of U.S. options market data to investors consistent with the principles of Regulation NMS. The data product also promotes increased transparency through the dissemination of the Open-Close Report. Particularly, information regarding opening and closing activity across different option series during the trading day may indicate investor sentiment, which may allow market participants to make better informed trading decisions throughout the day. Subscribers to the data may also be able to enhance their ability to analyze option trade and volume data and create and test trading models and analytical strategies. The Exchange believes that the Open-Close Report provides a valuable tool that subscribers can use to gain comprehensive insight into the trading activity in a particular series, but also emphasizes such data is not necessary for trading and completely optional. Moreover, several other exchanges offer similar data products which offer the same type of data content through end-of-day or intra-day reports.
The Exchange operates in a highly competitive environment. Indeed, there are currently 18 registered options exchanges that trade options. Based on publicly available information, no single options exchange had more than approximately 12-13% of the equity options market share for the month of November 2025 and the Exchange represented only approximately 3.48% of the equity options market share for the month of November 2025.
The Exchange believes that the temporary discount program for any Member or non-Member who purchases historical Open-Close Report data is reasonable because such purchasers receive a 20% discount for purchasing historical Open-Close Report data. The Exchange believes the discount is reasonable as it gives purchasers the ability to use and test the historical Open-Close Report data at a discounted rate and therefore encourages and promotes users to purchase the historical Open-Close Report data. Further, the extension of the temporary discount is intended to continue promoting increased use of the Exchange's historical Open-Close Report data by defraying some of the costs a purchaser would ordinarily have to expend. Further, providing the discount to only existing subscribers of a monthly Intra-Day or an End-of-Day subscription is designed to encourage the purchase of monthly subscriptions to Open-Close Report data.
The Exchange believes that the extension of the temporary discount program is equitable and not unfairly discriminatory because it applies equally to all Members and non-Members who are existing subscribers of Open-Close Report data and chose to also purchase historical Open-Close Report data. Providing the discount to only existing subscribers of a monthly Intra-Day or an End-of-Day subscription is not unfairly discriminatory because it is a reasonable means to encourage the purchase of monthly subscriptions to Open-Close Report data. Lastly, the purchase of this data product is discretionary and not compulsory. Indeed, no market participant is required to purchase the historical Open-Close Report data, and the Exchange is not required to make the historical Open-Close Report data available to all investors. Potential purchasers may request the data at any time if they believe it to be valuable or may decline to purchase such data.
The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The Exchange operates in a highly competitive environment in which the Exchange must continually adjust its fees to remain competitive. Because competitors are free to modify their own fees in response, the Exchange believes that the degree to which fee changes in this market may impose any burden on competition is extremely limited. As discussed above, Open-Close Report data is subject to direct competition from several other options exchanges that offer substantively similar substitutes to the Exchange's Open-Close Report, albeit for trading data on those exchanges.
The rule change is grounded in the Exchange's efforts to compete more effectively. In this competitive environment, potential purchasers are free to choose which, if any, similar product to purchase to satisfy their need for market information. As a result, the Exchange believes this proposed rule change permits fair competition among national securities exchanges. Further, the Exchange believes that the proposed change will not cause any unnecessary or inappropriate burden on intermarket competition, as the extension of the temporary discount program applies uniformly to any purchaser of historical Open-Close Report data.
Written comments were neither solicited nor received.
The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act,
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
• Use the Commission's internet comment form (
• Send an email to
• Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act” or “Exchange Act”)
The Exchange proposes to amend the MIAX Options Exchange Fee Schedule (the “Fee Schedule”) to extend the temporary discount program for the Open-Close Report.
The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's website at
In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.
The Exchange proposes to amend Section 6)e) of the Fee Schedule to extend the temporary discount program for the Open-Close Report until June 30, 2026. Currently, the Exchange provides a temporary 20% discount on fees assessed to Exchange Members
By way of background, the Exchange offers two versions of the Open-Close Report, an end-of-day summary and intra-day report.
The Intra-Day Open-Close Report provides similar information to that of the End-of-Day version but is produced and updated every 10 minutes during the trading day. Data is captured in “snapshots” taken every 10 minutes throughout the trading day and is available to subscribers within five minutes of the conclusion of each 10-minute period. Each update represents the aggregate data captured from the current “snapshot” and all previous “snapshots.” The Intra-Day Open-Close data provides a volume summary of trading activity on the Exchange at the option level by origin (Priority Customer, Non-Priority Customer, Firm, Broker-Dealer, and Market Maker), side of the market (buy or sell), and transaction type (opening or closing). All volume is further broken down into trade size buckets (less than 100 contracts, 100-199 contracts, greater than 199 contracts).
Both versions of the Open-Close Report contain proprietary Exchange trade data and do not include trade data from any other exchange. The Intra-Day and End-of-Day Open-Close Report data products are completely voluntary products, in that the Exchange is not required by any rule or regulation to make this data available and that potential customers may purchase it on an ad-hoc basis only if they voluntarily choose to do so. The Open-Close Report is also a historical data product and not a real-time data feed.
The Exchange makes the Open-Close Report available for purchase to Members and non-Members.
Open-Close Report data is subject to direct competition from similar end-of-day and intra-day options trading summaries offered by several other options exchanges.
Currently, the Exchange provides a temporary pricing incentive program in which Members and non-Members that purchase historical Open-Close Report data receive a percentage fee discount when a specific purchase threshold is met. Specifically, the footnote “e.” below the table of fees for the Open-Close Report in Section 6)e) of the Fee Schedule, which applies to the rows for “End-of-Day Ad-hoc Request (historical data)” and “Intra-Day Ad-hoc Request (historical data),” provides a 20% discount for ad-hoc purchases of historical Open-Close Report data of $20,000 or more.
The Exchange now proposes to extend the temporary discount program until June 30, 2026.
The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act,
In adopting Regulation NMS, the Commission granted self-regulatory organizations (“SROs”) and broker-dealers increased authority and flexibility to offer new and unique market data to the public. It was believed that this authority would expand the amount of data available to consumers, and also spur innovation and competition for the provision of market data. Particularly, the Open-Close Report further broadens the availability of U.S. options market data to investors consistent with the principles of Regulation NMS. The data product also promotes increased transparency through the dissemination of the Open-Close Report. Particularly, information regarding opening and closing activity across different option series during the trading day may indicate investor sentiment, which may allow market participants to make better informed trading decisions throughout the day. Subscribers to the data may also be able to enhance their ability to analyze option trade and volume data and create and test trading models and analytical strategies. The Exchange believes that the Open-Close Report provides a valuable tool that subscribers can use to gain comprehensive insight into the trading activity in a particular series, but also emphasizes such data is not necessary for trading and completely optional. Moreover, several other exchanges offer similar data products which offer the same type of data content through end-of-day or intra-day reports.
The Exchange operates in a highly competitive environment. Indeed, there are currently 18 registered options exchanges that trade options. Based on publicly available information, no single options exchange had more than approximately 12-13% of the equity options market share for the month of November 2025 and the Exchange represented only approximately 8.56% of the equity options market share for the month of November 2025.
The Exchange believes that the temporary discount program for any Member or non-Member who purchases historical Open-Close Report data is reasonable because such purchasers receive a 20% discount for purchasing $20,000 or more worth of historical Open-Close Report data. The Exchange believes the discount is reasonable as it gives purchasers the ability to use and test the historical Open-Close Report data at a discounted rate and therefore encourages and promotes users to purchase the historical Open-Close Report data. Further, the extension of the temporary discount is intended to continue promoting increased use of the Exchange's historical Open-Close Report data by defraying some of the costs a purchaser would ordinarily have to expend. Further, providing the discount to only existing subscribers of a monthly Intra-Day or an End-of-Day subscription is designed to encourage the purchase of monthly subscriptions to Open-Close Report data.
The Exchange believes that the extension of the temporary discount program is equitable and not unfairly discriminatory because it applies equally to all Members and non-Members who are existing subscribers of Open-Close Report data and chose to also purchase historical Open-Close Report data. Providing the discount to only existing subscribers of a monthly Intra-Day or an End-of-Day subscription is not unfairly discriminatory because it is a reasonable means to encourage the purchase of monthly subscriptions to Open-Close Report data. Lastly, the purchase of this data product is discretionary and not compulsory. Indeed, no market participant is required to purchase the historical Open-Close Report data, and the Exchange is not required to make the historical Open-Close Report data available to all investors. Potential purchasers may request the data at any time if they believe it to be valuable or may decline to purchase such data.
The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The Exchange operates in a highly competitive environment in which the Exchange must continually adjust its fees to remain competitive. Because competitors are free to modify their own fees in response, the Exchange believes that the degree to which fee changes in this market may impose any burden on competition is extremely limited. As discussed above, Open-Close Report data is subject to direct competition from several other options exchanges that offer substantively similar substitutes to the Exchange's Open-Close Report, albeit for trading data on those exchanges.
The rule change is grounded in the Exchange's efforts to compete more effectively. In this competitive environment, potential purchasers are free to choose which, if any, similar product to purchase to satisfy their need for market information. As a result, the Exchange believes this proposed rule change permits fair competition among national securities exchanges. Further, the Exchange believes that the proposed change will not cause any unnecessary or inappropriate burden on intermarket competition, as the extension of the temporary discount program applies uniformly to any purchaser of historical Open-Close Report data.
Written comments were neither solicited nor received.
The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act,
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
• Use the Commission's internet comment form (
• Send an email to
• Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”),
The Exchange proposes to amend Nasdaq's Pricing Schedule at Equity 7, Section 30, Regulatory, Registration and Processing Fees, to reflect adjustments to FINRA Fees.
While the changes proposed herein are effective upon filing, the Exchange has designated the amendments become operative on January 1, 2026.
The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's website at
In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.
This proposal amends Equity 7, Section 30, Regulatory, Registration and Processing Fees, to reflect adjustments to FINRA
In 2024, FINRA amended certain fees assessed for use of the CRD system for implementation between 2026 and 2028.
These amendments are being made in accordance with a FINRA rule change to adjust to its fees.
The Exchange also proposes to amend Equity 7, Section 30 with respect to the Continuing Education Regulatory Element Session Fee to increase the fee from $18 to $25 to mirror the same change proposed by FINRA in SR-FINRA-2024-019.
Finally, the Exchange proposes to remove outdated rule text at Equity 7, Section 30 which describes fees that were in place prior to January 1, 2023. Those fees have since been replaced with the Continuing Education Regulatory Element Session Fee.
The FINRA Web CRD Fees are user-based and there is no distinction in the cost incurred by FINRA if the user is a FINRA member or a Non-FINRA member. Accordingly, the proposed fees mirror those currently assessed by FINRA.
The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act,
The Exchange believes it is reasonable to amend the FINRA Annual System Processing Fee and the Continuing Education Regulatory Element Session Fee because the fees will be identical to those adopted by FINRA as of January 2026 for use of the CRD system for each of the member's registered representatives and principals for system processing and for continuing education.
The Exchange believes the proposed FINRA Annual System Processing Fee and the Continuing Education Regulatory Element Session Fee are equitable and not unfairly discriminatory because the fees apply equally to all individuals and firms required to report information in the CRD system and comply with continuing education. The proposal will result in the same regulatory fees being charged to all members required to report information to CRD and comply with continuing education and for services performed by FINRA regardless of whether such members are FINRA members. Further, the Exchange will not be collecting or retaining these fees, therefore, the Exchange will not be in a position to apply them in an inequitable or unfairly discriminatory manner.
The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.
The Exchange believes the proposed FINRA Annual System Processing Fee and the Continuing Education Regulatory Element Session Fee do not impose an undue burden on competition because the fees apply equally to all individuals and firms required to report information in the CRD system and comply with continuing education. The proposal will result in the same regulatory fees being charged to all members required to report information to CRD and comply with continuing education and for services performed by FINRA regardless of whether such members are FINRA members. Further, the Exchange will not be collecting or retaining these fees, therefore, the Exchange will not be in a position to apply them in an inequitable or unfairly discriminatory manner.
No written comments were either solicited or received.
The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act.
At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is: (i) necessary or appropriate in the public interest; (ii) for the protection of investors; or (iii) otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule should be approved or disapproved.
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
• Use the Commission's internet comment form (
• Send an email to
• Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”),
The Exchange proposes to amend Phlx's Pricing Schedule at Options 7, Section 9C, FINRA Fees, to reflect adjustments to FINRA Fees.
While the changes proposed herein are effective upon filing, the Exchange has designated the amendments become operative on January 1, 2026.
The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's website at
In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.
This proposal amends Options 7, Section 9C, FINRA Fees, to reflect adjustments to FINRA
In 2024, FINRA amended certain fees assessed for use of the CRD system for implementation between 2026 and 2028.
These amendments are being made in accordance with a FINRA rule change to adjust to its fees.
The Exchange also proposes to amend Options 7, Section 9C with respect to the Continuing Education Regulatory Element Session Fee to increase the fee from $18 to $25 to mirror the same change proposed by FINRA in SR-FINRA-2024-019.
Finally, the Exchange proposes to remove outdated rule text at Options 7, Section 9C which describes fees that were in place prior to January 1, 2023. Those fees have since been replaced with the Continuing Education Regulatory Element Session Fee.
The FINRA Web CRD Fees are user-based and there is no distinction in the cost incurred by FINRA if the user is a FINRA member or a Non-FINRA member. Accordingly, the proposed fees mirror those currently assessed by FINRA.
The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act,
The Exchange believes it is reasonable to amend the FINRA Annual System Processing Fee and the Continuing Education Regulatory Element Session Fee because the fees will be identical to those adopted by FINRA as of January 2026 for use of the CRD system for each of the member's registered representatives and principals for system processing and for continuing education.
The Exchange believes the proposed FINRA Annual System Processing Fee and the Continuing Education Regulatory Element Session Fee are equitable and not unfairly discriminatory because the fees apply equally to all individuals and firms required to report information in the CRD system and comply with continuing education. The proposal will result in the same regulatory fees being charged to all members required to report information to CRD and comply with continuing education and for services performed by FINRA regardless of whether such members are FINRA members. Further, the Exchange will not be collecting or retaining these fees, therefore, the Exchange will not be in a position to apply them in an inequitable or unfairly discriminatory manner.
The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.
The Exchange believes the proposed FINRA Annual System Processing Fee and the Continuing Education Regulatory Element Session Fee do not impose an undue burden on competition because the fees apply equally to all individuals and firms required to report information in the CRD system and comply with continuing education. The proposal will result in the same regulatory fees being charged to all members required to report information to CRD and comply with continuing education and for services performed by FINRA regardless of whether such members are FINRA members. Further, the Exchange will not be collecting or retaining these fees, therefore, the Exchange will not be in a position to apply them in an inequitable or unfairly discriminatory manner.
No written comments were either solicited or received.
The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act.
At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is: (i) necessary or appropriate in the public interest; (ii) for the protection of investors; or (iii) otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule should be approved or disapproved.
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
• Use the Commission's internet comment form (
• Send an email to
• Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.
2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
The meeting will be held via remote means and at the Commission's headquarters, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549.
This meeting will be closed to the public.
Commissioners, Counsel to the Commissioners, the Secretary to the Commission, and recording secretaries will attend the closed meeting. Certain staff members who have an interest in the matters also may be present.
In the event that the time, date, or location of this meeting changes, an announcement of the change, along with the new time, date, and/or place of the meeting will be posted on the Commission's website at
The General Counsel of the Commission, or his designee, has certified that, in his opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(3), (5), (6), (7), (8), 9(B) and (10) and 17 CFR 200.402(a)(3), (a)(5), (a)(6), (a)(7), (a)(8), (a)(9)(ii) and (a)(10), permit consideration of the scheduled matters at the closed meeting.
The subject matter of the closed meeting will consist of the following topics:
Institution and settlement of injunctive actions;
Institution and settlement of administrative proceedings;
Resolution of litigation claims; and
Other matters relating to examinations and enforcement proceedings.
At times, changes in Commission priorities require alterations in the scheduling of meeting agenda items that may consist of adjudicatory, examination, litigation, or regulatory matters.
For further information, please contact Vanessa A. Countryman from the Office of the Secretary at (202) 551-5400.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Act”),
The Exchange is filing with the Commission a proposed rule change to amend the Exchange's fee schedule applicable to Members
In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.
The Exchange proposes to amend its Options Fee Schedule related to the ORF to extend the current sunset date of December 31, 2025 to June 30, 2026, and thus continue charging the previously established ORF in the amount of $0.0015 per contract side through June 30, 2026. As discussed herein, the ORF sunset date was initially proposed to provide time for the Exchange to discuss alternative ORF models with its Members. At this point, alternative models are continuing to be pursued among industry participants, and other exchanges have recently filed proposals with the Commission that propose modified ORF assessment and collection methodologies.
The ORF is designed to recover a material portion of the costs to the Exchange of the supervision and regulation of Members' customer options business, including performing routine surveillances and investigations, as well as policy, rulemaking, interpretive and enforcement activities. The Exchange believes that revenue generated from the ORF, when combined with all of the Exchange's other regulatory fees and fines, will cover a material portion, but not all, of the Exchange's regulatory costs. Currently, all other registered options exchanges impose ORF on their members, and those exchanges also charge ORF for executions occurring on MEMX Options cleared by their customers.
The Exchange notes that in 2019, the Commission issued suspensions of and orders instituting proceedings to determine whether to approve or disapprove a proposed rule change to modify the Options Regulatory Fee of NYSE American, NYSE Arca, MIAX, MIAX Pearl, MIAX Emerald, Cboe, Cboe EDGX Options, and C2.
As previously noted, the Exchange appreciates the evolving changes in the market and regulatory environment and, in connection with industry and other feedback, is continuing to evaluate the current methodologies and practices for the assessment and collection of ORF. If during the proposed sunset period of January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026, a viable alternative methodology for the ORF presents itself, the Exchange would endeavor to implement said alternative prior to the proposed sunset date. In other words, the existence of the sunset date of June 30, 2026 for the Exchange's current ORF would not preclude the Exchange from filing to modify its ORF methodology prior to that date, if applicable.
Until that time, the Exchange believes it is reasonable, appropriate and fair to fund a portion of its regulatory program through the same regulatory fee charged by every other options exchange. Further, the Exchange emphasizes that other exchanges will be charging ORF for transactions occurring on MEMX Options, and as such, it follows that the Exchange that is primarily responsible for monitoring those transactions should also be able to charge the ORF for activity occurring on its own market, as well as transactions it surveils on away markets.
The Exchange believes that its proposal to amend its Fee Schedule is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act
The ORF is designed to recover a material portion of the costs of supervising and regulating Members' customer options business including performing routine surveillances and investigations, as well as policy, rulemaking, interpretive, and enforcement activities. Extending the current ORF sunset date is reasonable because continued collection of ORF will serve to balance the Exchange's regulatory revenue against the anticipated regulatory costs, thereby ensuring proper regulatory funding. Moreover, the Exchange's ORF rate is significantly lower than the amount of ORF assessed by other exchange groups.
The Exchange notes that while certain individual options exchanges do charge a lower ORF than that currently charged by the Exchange, each of these options exchanges is part of an exchange “group” (
Extending the sunset date is also reasonable because doing so would allow the Exchange to recoup a portion of its regulatory expenses via the ORF as other options exchanges do. If the Exchange were not allowed to charge an ORF, then after the current sunset date of December 31, 2025, it would be forced to pay for its regulatory program solely out of business revenues while working towards an alternative ORF solution, unlike every other competing exchange, each of which would continue to assess an ORF, including on transactions executed on MEMX Options. This would impact MEMX's ability to assure adequate funding of its regulatory program.
Extending the ORF sunset date to June 30, 2026, is also equitable and not unfairly discriminatory because prior to the proposed sunset date, the ORF would continue to be objectively allocated to Members in a manner that is consistent with the ORF currently imposed by the other seventeen (17) options exchanges. The Exchange will
The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. This proposal will not create an unnecessary or inappropriate intra-market burden on competition because the Exchange's ORF is designed to enable the Exchange to recover a material portion of the Exchange's cost related to its regulatory activities. This proposal will not create an unnecessary or inappropriate inter-market burden on competition because it will be a regulatory fee that supports regulation and customer protection in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The Exchange is obligated to ensure that the amount of regulatory revenue collected from the ORF, in combination with its other regulatory fees and fines, does not exceed regulatory costs.
The Exchange's ORF, as described herein, is lower than or comparable to fees charged by other options exchanges (though as noted above, some exchange groups do have options exchanges operating with a lower ORF on a standalone basis).
The Exchange notes that while it does not believe that its ORF will impose any burden on inter-market competition, the Exchange being precluded from charging an ORF after December 31, 2025, while other options exchanges are permitted to continue to charge ORF would, in-fact, significantly burden the Exchange's ability to assure adequate funding of its regulatory program. As noted above, the Exchange is a new entrant in the highly competitive environment for equity options trading. As also noted above, all seventeen (17) other registered options exchanges currently impose the ORF on their members, and such ORF fees imposed by other options exchanges currently do and will continue to extend to executions occurring on the Exchange. The Exchange notes that it is not precluded from adopting an alternative model during the proposed sunset period, however, while alternative ORF models are in development, in order to be treated similarly to these other exchanges, it must, in fact, impose an ORF on its Members during this period, and the inability to do so would result in an unfair disadvantage to the Exchange.
The Exchange neither solicited nor received comments on the proposed rule change.
The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act
At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule change should be approved or disapproved.
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
• Use the Commission's internet comment form (
• Send an email to
• Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.
Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission” or “SEC”).
Notice.
Notice of application for an order under sections 17(d) and 57(i) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”) and rule 17d-1 under the Act to permit certain joint transactions otherwise prohibited by sections 17(d) and 57(a)(4) of the Act and rule 17d-1 under the Act.
Applicants request an order to permit certain business development companies (“BDCs”) and closed-end management investment companies to co-invest in portfolio companies with each other and
Hamilton Lane Private Assets Fund, Hamilton Lane Private Infrastructure Fund, HL SCOPE RIC LLC, Hamilton Lane Private Secondary Fund, Hamilton Lane Venture Capital and Growth Fund, Hamilton Lane Credit Income Fund, Hamilton Lane Advisors, L.L.C. and certain of their affiliated entities as described in Schedule A to the application.
The application was filed on September 2, 2026 and amended on January 8, 2026.
An order granting the requested relief will be issued unless the Commission orders a hearing. Interested persons may request a hearing on any application by emailing the SEC's Secretary at
The Commission:
Rachel Loko, Senior Special Counsel or Thomas Ahmadifar, Branch Chief, at (202) 551-6825 (Division of Investment Management, Chief Counsel's Office).
For Applicants' representations, legal analysis, and conditions, please refer to Applicants' application, filed January 8, 2026, which may be obtained via the Commission's website by searching for the file number at the top of this document, or for an Applicants using the Company name search field, on the SEC's EDGAR system. The SEC's EDGAR system may be searched at
For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management, under delegated authority.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”),
The Exchange proposes to amend MRX's Pricing Schedule at Options 7, Section 5D, FINRA Web CRD Fees, to reflect adjustments to FINRA Fees.
While the changes proposed herein are effective upon filing, the Exchange has designated the amendments become operative on January 1, 2026.
The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's website at
In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.
This proposal amends Options 7, Section 5D, FINRA Web CRD Fees, to reflect adjustments to FINRA
In 2024, FINRA amended certain fees assessed for use of the CRD system for implementation between 2026 and 2028.
These amendments are being made in accordance with a FINRA rule change to adjust to its fees.
The Exchange also proposes to amend Options 7, Section 5D with respect to the Continuing Education Regulatory Element Session Fee to increase the fee from $18 to $25 to mirror the same change proposed by FINRA in SR-FINRA-2024-019.
Finally, the Exchange proposes to remove outdated rule text at Options 7, Section 5D which describes fees that were in place prior to January 1, 2023. Those fees have since been replaced with the Continuing Education Regulatory Element Session Fee.
The FINRA Web CRD Fees are user-based and there is no distinction in the cost incurred by FINRA if the user is a FINRA member or a Non-FINRA member. Accordingly, the proposed fees mirror those currently assessed by FINRA.
The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act,
The Exchange believes it is reasonable to amend the FINRA Annual System Processing Fee and the Continuing Education Regulatory Element Session Fee because the fees will be identical to those adopted by FINRA as of January 2026 for use of the CRD system for each of the member's registered representatives and principals for system processing and for continuing education.
The Exchange believes the proposed FINRA Annual System Processing Fee and the Continuing Education Regulatory Element Session Fee are equitable and not unfairly discriminatory because the fees apply equally to all individuals and firms required to report information in the CRD system and comply with continuing education. The proposal will result in the same regulatory fees being charged to all Members required to report information to CRD and comply with continuing education and for services performed by FINRA regardless of whether such Members are FINRA members. Further, the Exchange will not be collecting or retaining these fees, therefore, the Exchange will not be in a position to apply them in an inequitable or unfairly discriminatory manner.
The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.
The Exchange believes the proposed FINRA Annual System Processing Fee and the Continuing Education Regulatory Element Session Fee do not impose an undue burden on competition because the fees apply equally to all individuals and firms required to report information in the CRD system and comply with continuing education. The proposal will result in the same regulatory fees being charged to all Members required to report information to CRD and comply with continuing education and for services performed by FINRA regardless of whether such Members are FINRA members. Further, the Exchange will not be collecting or retaining these fees, therefore, the Exchange will not be in a position to apply them in an inequitable or unfairly discriminatory manner.
No written comments were either solicited or received.
The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act.
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
• Use the Commission's internet comment form (
• Send an email to
• Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”),
The Exchange proposes to amend the NYSE Arca Equities Fees and Charges (“Fee Schedule”) to delete pricing that is no longer in effect. The proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's website at
In its filing with the Commission, the self-regulatory organization included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of those statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant parts of such statements.
The Exchange proposes to amend its Fee Schedule to delete Gross FOCUS fee related pricing that is no longer in effect.
The Exchange proposes to implement the fee changes effective January 2, 2026.
In September 2025, the Exchange waived the Gross FOCUS Fee from September 2, 2025, through December 31, 2025, in order to help ensure that the amounts collected from the Gross FOCUS Fee, in combination with other regulatory fees and fines, did not exceed the Exchange's total projected Regulatory Costs.
The Exchange believes the proposed change would improve the clarity of Fee Schedule by removing obsolete text, thereby obviating potential confusion regarding pricing currently in effect.
The proposed change is not otherwise intended to address other issues, and the Exchange is not aware of any significant problems that market participants would have in complying with the proposed changes.
The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act,
The Exchange believes the proposed elimination of text in the Fee Schedule describing pricing that is no longer applicable to any member organizations is reasonable because it would improve the clarity of the Fee Schedule and reduce confusion as to which fees and credits are applicable on the Exchange. The Exchange believes that amending the Fee Schedule to remove obsolete pricing would further the protection of investors and the public interest by promoting clarity and transparency in the Fee Schedule and making the Fee Schedule easier to navigate and understand.
The Exchange believes the proposed change supports an equitable allocation of fees and credits among its market participants because it would eliminate obsolete text from the Fee Schedule describing pricing programs that are no longer applicable to any market participants. Accordingly, the Exchange believes the proposal would impact all similarly situated member organizations on an equal basis. The Exchange also believes that the proposed change would promote investor protection and the public interest because the deletion of expired pricing programs from the Fee Schedule would enhance the clarity of the Fee Schedule and reduce confusion regarding fees and credits currently applicable to market participants who transact on the Exchange.
The Exchange believes that the proposal is not unfairly discriminatory because it neither targets nor will it have a disparate impact on any category of market participant. The proposed elimination of obsolete pricing would affect all market participants on an equal and non-discriminatory basis, as the programs with which such pricing is associated are no longer available to any market participants. The Exchange also believes that the proposed change would protect investors and the public interest because the deletion of expired waiver language would facilitate market participants' understanding of the pricing currently applicable on the Exchange.
For the foregoing reasons, the Exchange believes that the proposal is consistent with the Act.
In accordance with Section 6(b)(8) of the Act,
No written comments were solicited or received with respect to the proposed rule change.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act,
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
• Use the Commission's internet comment form (
• Send an email
• Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”),
The Exchange proposes to amend its Price List to delete pricing that is no longer in effect. The proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's website at
In its filing with the Commission, the self-regulatory organization included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of those statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant parts of such statements.
The Exchange proposes to amend its Price List to delete Gross FOCUS fee related pricing that is no longer in effect.
The Exchange proposes to implement the fee changes effective January 2, 2026.
In September 2025, the Exchange waived the Gross FOCUS Fee from September 2, 2025, through December 31, 2025, in order to help ensure that the amounts collected from the Gross FOCUS Fee, in combination with other regulatory fees and fines, did not exceed the Exchange's total projected Regulatory Costs.
The Exchange believes the proposed change would improve the clarity of Price List by removing obsolete text,
The proposed change is not otherwise intended to address other issues, and the Exchange is not aware of any significant problems that market participants would have in complying with the proposed changes.
The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act,
The Exchange believes the proposed elimination of text in the Price List describing pricing that is no longer applicable to any member organizations is reasonable because it would improve the clarity of the Price List and reduce confusion as to which fees and credits are applicable on the Exchange. The Exchange believes that amending the Price List to remove obsolete pricing would further the protection of investors and the public interest by promoting clarity and transparency in the Price List and making the Price List easier to navigate and understand.
The Exchange believes the proposed change supports an equitable allocation of fees and credits among its market participants because it would eliminate obsolete text from the Price List describing pricing programs that are no longer applicable to any market participants. Accordingly, the Exchange believes the proposal would impact all similarly situated member organizations on an equal basis. The Exchange also believes that the proposed change would promote investor protection and the public interest because the deletion of expired pricing programs from the Price List would enhance the clarity of the Price List and reduce confusion regarding fees and credits currently applicable to market participants who transact on the Exchange.
The Exchange believes that the proposal is not unfairly discriminatory because it neither targets nor will it have a disparate impact on any category of market participant. The proposed elimination of obsolete pricing would affect all market participants on an equal and non-discriminatory basis, as the programs with which such pricing is associated are no longer available to any market participants. The Exchange also believes that the proposed change would protect investors and the public interest because the deletion of expired waiver language would facilitate market participants' understanding of the pricing currently applicable on the Exchange.
For the foregoing reasons, the Exchange believes that the proposal is consistent with the Act.
In accordance with Section 6(b)(8) of the Act,
No written comments were solicited or received with respect to the proposed rule change.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act,
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
• Use the Commission's internet comment form (
• Send an email
• Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.
All submissions should refer to file number SR-NYSE-2026-01 and should be submitted on or before February 10, 2026.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”),
The Exchange proposes to amend the PHLX Pricing Schedule at Options 7, Section 2, Customer Rebate Program, and at Options 7, Section 4, Multiply Listed Options Fees.
The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's website at
In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.
PHLX proposes to amend its Pricing Schedule at Options 7, Section 2 (Customer
The Exchange proposes to amend the Pricing Schedule at Options 7, Section 2, Customer Rebate Program.
Currently, the Exchange pays rebates on five Customer Rebate Tiers according to four categories. The Customer Rebate Tiers below are calculated by totaling Customer volume in Multiply Listed Options (including SPY) that are electronically-delivered and executed, except volume associated with electronic Qualified Contingent Cross Orders, as defined in Options 3, Section 12. Rebates are paid on Customer Rebate Tiers according to the below categories.
The Exchange pays a Category A Rebate to members who execute electronically-delivered Customer Simple Orders in Penny Symbols and Customer Simple Orders in Non-Penny Symbols in Options 7, Section 4 symbols.
The Exchange pays a Category B Rebate on Customer PIXL Orders
The Exchange pays a Category C Rebate to members executing electronically-delivered Customer Complex Orders
The Exchange pays a Category D Rebate to members executing electronically-delivered Customer Complex Orders in Non-Penny Symbols in Options 7, Section 4 symbols. Rebates are paid on Customer PIXL Complex Orders in Options 7, Section 4 symbols that execute against non-Initiating Order interest. Customer Complex PIXL Orders that execute against a Complex PIXL Initiating Order are not paid a rebate under any circumstances. The Category D Rebate is not paid when an
Currently, under note “*”, the Exchange pays a $0.02 per contract Category A and B rebate and a $0.03 per contract Category C and D rebate in addition to the applicable Tier 2 and 3 rebate, provided the Lead Market Maker,
In addition, currently, under note “#”, the Exchange pays a $0.04 per contract Category C rebate and a $0.02 per contract Category D rebate in addition to the applicable Tier 2, 3, 4 and 5 rebates to members or member organizations or member or member organization affiliated under Common Ownership provided the member or member organization qualified for any Market Access and Routing Subsidy (“MARS”) Payments in Options 7, Section 6, Part E.
In the event that a member or member organization has qualified for the rebates under both note * and note # in a given month, the Exchange will only pay the higher of the two rebates.
Currently, note “&” provides that the Exchange will pay the applicable Tier 2 rebates to qualifying members or member organizations, qualifying affiliates under Common Ownership, or qualifying Affiliated Entities, provided they: (1) execute a Percentage Threshold of National Customer Volume in Multiply-Listed Equity and ETF Options Classes, excluding SPY Options (monthly), of above 0.25%; (2) reach the Monthly Firm Fee Cap as defined in Options 7, Section 4; and (3) meet the MARS System Eligibility requirements as provided in Options 7, Section 6, Part E.
The Exchange proposes to amend the Customer Rebate Program at Options 7, Section 2, to modify the Percentage Thresholds of National Customer Volume in Multiply-Listed Equity and ETF Options Classes, excluding SPY Options (Monthly) (“Percentage Thresholds”) to qualify for Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4.
The Exchange proposes to amend the Tier 2 Percentage Thresholds from above 0.60%-1.30% to above 0.60%-1.50%.
The Exchange proposes to amend the Tier 3 Percentage Thresholds from above 1.30%-1.80% to above 1.50%-2.00%.
The Exchange proposes to amend the Tier 4 Percentage Thresholds from above 1.80%-2.50% to above 2.00%-2.50%.
The Exchange also proposes to amend the Category B rebate. Currently, member organizations that qualify for Tier 4 or higher in the Customer Rebate Program are paid a rebate of $0.14 per contract for Customer PIXL Orders that execute against a PIXL Initiating Order. The Exchange proposes to instead pay a rebate of $0.13 per contract, and only to member organizations that qualify for Tier 4. The Exchange also proposes that for member organizations that qualify for Tier 5 in the Customer Rebate Program, Customer PIXL Orders that execute against a PIXL Initiating Order will be paid a rebate of $0.14 per contract. The Exchange also proposes to clarify that, just as it currently caps rebates on Customer PIXL orders at 4,000 contracts per order for Simple PIXL Orders, this same cap will apply to member organizations, regardless of whether they qualify for Tiers 4 or 5 in the Customer Rebate Program.
The Exchange proposes to add a new requirement to qualify for Tier 5 under the Customer Rebate Program, under a new note labeled “**”. The Exchange proposes that it will pay the Tier 5 rebates to qualifying members or member organizations, qualifying affiliates under Common Ownership, or qualifying Affiliated Entities, provided their electronically-delivered and executed Non-Penny Customer simple volume (including Simple PIXL Orders) and Penny and Non-Penny Customer complex volume (including Complex PIXL Orders), combined, represents more than 0.50% of all cleared customer volume at OCC in Multiply Listed Equity Options and Exchange-Traded Products. Members or member organizations, affiliates under Common Ownership, or Affiliated Entities who would otherwise qualify for Tier 5, but
The Exchange believes that the proposed amendments to the Customer Rebate Program will encourage members and member organization to send a greater amount of order flow to PHLX to earn additional rebates. All members and member organizations would have the opportunity to interact with such increased order flow.
The Exchange also proposes to raise the Monthly Market Maker Cap in Options 7, Section 4.
Currently, Lead Market Makers and Market Makers are subject to a Monthly Market Maker Cap of $500,000 for electronic Option Transaction Charges (excluding: (i) surcharges; (ii) options overlying broad-based index options symbols listed (as defined in Options 7, Section 5.A), (iii) dividend, merger, short stock interest, reversal and conversion, jelly roll and box spread strategy executions (as defined in Options 7, Section 4); (iv) Crossing Order Fees (as defined in Options 7, Section 6, F); and (v) FLEX Electronic Transaction Fees (as defined in Options 7, Section 6, B)); and QCC Transaction Fees (as defined in Options 7, Section 4 including Options 3, Section 12 and Floor QCC Orders, as defined in Options 8, Section 30(e)).
The Exchange proposes to raise this Monthly Market Maker Cap to $650,000. The Exchange believes that this higher cap, in combination with the institution of strategy rebates for, among others, Market Makers and Lead Market Maters (as described immediately below), will help attract more order flow to the Exchange. All members and member organizations would have the opportunity to interact with such increased order flow.
The Exchange proposes to offer rebates for certain strategy executions under Options 7, Section 4.
Currently, the Exchange recognizes the following types of strategy executions: (1) dividend strategy,
The Exchange proposes to pay a $0.0025 rebate per contract on any strategy execution that meets the qualifications noted in the table for Strategy Fees and Rebates. Therefore, for a dividend strategy, a Lead Market Maker, Market Maker, Professional, Firm and Broker-Dealer that executed on the same trading day in the same class of options when such members are trading: (1) in their own proprietary accounts; or (2) on an agency basis, will be paid a $0.0025 rebate per contract. For a merger, short stock interest and box spread strategy, a Lead Market Maker, Market Maker, Professional, Firm and Broker-Dealer that executed on the same trading day for all classes of options in the aggregate when such members are trading (1) in their own proprietary accounts; or (2) on an agency basis, they will be paid a $0.0025 rebate per contract. Finally, for reversal and conversion and jelly roll strategies, a Lead Market Maker, Market Maker, Professional, Firm and Broker-Dealer that executed on the same trading day for all classes of options in the aggregate when such members are trading (1) in their own proprietary accounts; or (2) on an agency basis, will be paid a $0.0025 rebate per contract. Additionally, the Exchange proposes to cap these strategy rebates so that any individual Lead Market Maker, Market Maker, Professional, Firm, or Broker-Dealer can only earn a maximum of $25,000 per day in strategy rebates, in the aggregate.
The Exchange believes that its proposal will incentivize Lead Market Makers, Market Makers, Professionals, Firms and Broker-Dealers to transact a greater number of strategy executions on the Exchange.
The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act,
The Commission and the courts have repeatedly expressed their preference for competition over regulatory intervention in determining prices, products, and services in the securities markets. In Regulation NMS, while adopting a series of steps to improve the current market model, the Commission highlighted the importance of market forces in determining prices and SRO revenues and, also, recognized that current regulation of the market system “has been remarkably successful in promoting market competition in its broader forms that are most important to investors and listed companies.”
Likewise, in
Further, “[n]o one disputes that competition for order flow is `fierce.' . . . As the SEC explained, `[i]n the U.S. national market system, buyers and sellers of securities, and the broker-dealers that act as their order-routing agents, have a wide range of choices of where to route orders for execution'; [and] `no exchange can afford to take its market share percentages for granted' because `no exchange possesses a monopoly, regulatory or otherwise, in the execution of order flow from broker dealers'. . . .”
The proposed amended fees and rebates are equitable and not unfairly discriminatory because the Exchange would uniformly apply the new fees and rebates to any member or member organization who meets the criteria for the new fees and rebates.
The Exchange's proposed amendments to the Customer Rebate Program and to the Strategy Fees and Rebates are equitable and not unfairly discriminatory because they are designed to encourage members and member organizations to send a greater amount of order flow to PHLX—which would in turn benefit all market participants.
Specifically, the Exchange's proposal to make modifications to the Customer Rebate Program to attract more Customer order flow is equitable and not unfairly discriminatory because Customer liquidity benefits all market participants by providing more trading opportunities, which attracts market makers. An increase in the activity of market makers—particularly in response to pricing—in turn facilitates tighter spreads, which may cause an additional corresponding increase in order flow from other market participants. Such developments would redound to the benefit of all market participants.
Also, the Exchange's proposal to pay a $0.0025 rebate per contract on qualifying strategy executions is equitable and not unfairly discriminatory because the Exchange desires to attract qualifying strategy transactions to PHLX, and this rebate is designed to encourage Lead Market Makers, Market Makers, Professionals, Firms, and Broker-Dealers to transact a greater number of strategies on PHLX. Such increased activity would redound to the benefit of all market participants. Furthermore, while Customers would not qualify for a strategy rebate, they currently pay no Options Transaction Charges on strategy executions, and would continue to pay no such charges.
Finally, the Exchange's proposed increase of the Monthly Market Maker Cap is equitable and not unfairly discriminatory because this higher cap—in combination with the institution of strategy rebates for, among others, Market Makers and Lead Market Maters—is part of an overall effort to help attract more order flow to the Exchange. All members and member organizations would benefit from the opportunity to interact with such increased order flow.
The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.
The proposal does not impose an undue burden on inter-market competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The Exchange believes its proposal remains competitive with other options markets and will offer market participants with another choice of where to transact options. The Exchange notes that it operates in a highly competitive market in which market participants can readily favor competing venues if they deem fee levels at a particular venue to be excessive, or rebate opportunities available at other venues to be more favorable. In such an environment, the Exchange must continually adjust its fees to remain competitive with other exchanges. Because competitors are free to modify their own fees in response, and because market participants may readily adjust their order routing practices, the Exchange believes that the degree to which fee changes in this market may impose any burden on competition is extremely limited.
The Exchange's proposed amendments to the Customer Rebate Program and to the Strategy Fees and Rebates, as well as the proposed increase of the Monthly Market Maker Cap, would not impose an undue burden on intra-market competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act, because the Exchange would uniformly apply the new and revised fees and rebates, and the revised cap, to all
Specifically, the Exchange's proposal to make modifications to the Customer Rebate Program would not impose an undue burden on intra-market competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. First, the Customer Rebate Program will continue to be available to all eligible Customers. Second, the Exchange believes that the enhancements to the Customer Rebate Program should help attract more Customer liquidity to the Exchange, which would benefit all market participants by providing more trading opportunities and by attracting more market makers. An increase in the activity of these market participants—particularly in response to pricing—in turn facilitates tighter spreads, which may cause an additional corresponding increase in order flow from other market participants.
Also, the Exchange's proposal to pay a $0.025 rebate per contract on qualifying strategy executions would not impose an undue burden on intra-market competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act, because the Exchange would uniformly pay the rebate to all qualifying Lead Market Makers, Market Makers, Professionals, Firms, and Broker-Dealers. While Customers would not qualify for a strategy rebate, they currently pay no Options Transaction Charges on strategy executions, and would continue to pay no such charges.
Finally, the Exchange's proposal to increase the Monthly Market Maker Cap would not impose an undue burden on intra-market competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act, because the cap would continue to apply equally to all Market Makers and Lead Market Makers. Also, the revised cap—in combination with the institution of strategy rebates for, among others, Market Makers and Lead Market Maters—is part of an overall effort to help attract more order flow to the Exchange. All members and member organizations would benefit from the opportunity to interact with such increased order flow.
No written comments were either solicited or received.
The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act.
At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is: (i) necessary or appropriate in the public interest; (ii) for the protection of investors; or (iii) otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule should be approved or disapproved.
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
• Use the Commission's internet comment form (
• Send an email to
• Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”)
The Exchange proposes to amend the fee schedule (the “Fee Schedule”) applicable to the Exchange's options trading platform MIAX Pearl Options to extend the temporary discount program for the Open-Close Report.
The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's website at
In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the
The Exchange proposes to amend Section 6)d) of the Fee Schedule to extend the temporary discount program for the Open-Close Report until June 30, 2026. Currently, the Exchange provides a temporary 20% discount on fees assessed to Exchange Members
By way of background, the Exchange offers two versions of the Open-Close Report, an end-of-day summary and intra-day report.
The Intra-Day Open-Close Report provides similar information to that of the End-of-Day version but is produced and updated every 10 minutes during the trading day. Data is captured in “snapshots” taken every 10 minutes throughout the trading day and is available to subscribers within five minutes of the conclusion of each 10-minute period. Each update represents the aggregate data captured from the current “snapshot” and all previous “snapshots.” The Intra-Day Open-Close data provides a volume summary of trading activity on the Exchange at the option level by origin (Priority Customer, Non-Priority Customer, Firm, Broker-Dealer, and Market Maker), side of the market (buy or sell), and transaction type (opening or closing). All volume is further broken down into trade size buckets (less than 100 contracts, 100-199 contracts, greater than 199 contracts).
Both versions of the Open-Close Report contain proprietary Exchange trade data and do not include trade data from any other exchange. The Intra-Day and End-of-Day Open-Close Report data products are completely voluntary products, in that the Exchange is not required by any rule or regulation to make this data available and that potential customers may purchase it on an ad-hoc basis only if they voluntarily choose to do so. The Open-Close Report is also a historical data product and not a real-time data feed.
The Exchange makes the Open-Close Report available for purchase to Members and non-Members.
Open-Close Report data is subject to direct competition from similar end-of-day and intra-day options trading summaries offered by several other options exchanges.
Currently, the Exchange provides a temporary pricing incentive program in which Members and non-Members that purchase historical Open-Close Report data receive a percentage fee discount when a specific purchase threshold is met. Specifically, the footnote “e.” below the table of fees for the Open-Close Report in Section 6)d) of the Fee Schedule, which applies to the rows for “End-of-Day Ad-hoc Request (historical data)” and “Intra-Day Ad-hoc Request (historical data),” provides a 20% discount for ad-hoc purchases of historical Open-Close Report data of $20,000 or more.
The Exchange now proposes to extend the temporary discount program until June 30, 2026.
The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act,
In adopting Regulation NMS, the Commission granted self-regulatory organizations (“SROs”) and broker-dealers increased authority and flexibility to offer new and unique market data to the public. It was believed that this authority would expand the amount of data available to consumers, and also spur innovation and competition for the provision of market data. Particularly, the Open-Close Report further broadens the availability of U.S. options market data to investors consistent with the principles of Regulation NMS. The data product also promotes increased transparency through the dissemination of the Open-Close Report. Particularly, information regarding opening and closing activity across different option series during the trading day may indicate investor sentiment, which may allow market participants to make better informed trading decisions throughout the day. Subscribers to the data may also be able to enhance their ability to analyze option trade and volume data and create and test trading models and analytical strategies. The Exchange believes that the Open-Close Report provides a valuable tool that subscribers can use to gain comprehensive insight into the trading activity in a particular series, but also emphasizes such data is not necessary for trading and completely optional. Moreover, several other exchanges offer similar data products which offer the same type of data content through end-of-day or intra-day reports.
The Exchange operates in a highly competitive environment. Indeed, there are currently 18 registered options exchanges that trade options. Based on publicly available information, no single options exchange had more than approximately 12-13% of the equity options market share for the month of November 2025 and the Exchange represented only approximately 3.18% of the equity options market share for the month of November 2025.
The Exchange believes that the temporary discount program for any Member or non-Member who purchases historical Open-Close Report data is reasonable because such purchasers receive a 20% discount for purchasing $20,000 or more worth of historical Open-Close Report data. The Exchange believes the discount is reasonable as it gives purchasers the ability to use and test the historical Open-Close Report data at a discounted rate and therefore encourages and promotes users to purchase the historical Open-Close Report data. Further, the extension of the temporary discount is intended to continue promoting increased use of the Exchange's historical Open-Close Report data by defraying some of the costs a purchaser would ordinarily have to expend. Further, providing the discount to only existing subscribers of a monthly Intra-Day or an End-of-Day subscription is designed to encourage the purchase of monthly subscriptions to Open-Close Report data.
The Exchange believes that the extension of the temporary discount program is equitable and not unfairly discriminatory because it applies equally to all Members and non-Members who are existing subscribers of Open-Close Report data and chose to also purchase historical Open-Close Report data. Providing the discount to only existing subscribers of a monthly Intra-Day or an End-of-Day subscription is not unfairly discriminatory because it is a reasonable means to encourage the purchase of monthly subscriptions to Open-Close Report data. Lastly, the purchase of this data product is discretionary and not compulsory. Indeed, no market participant is required to purchase the historical Open-Close Report data, and the Exchange is not required to make the historical Open-Close Report data available to all investors. Potential purchasers may request the data at any time if they believe it to be valuable or may decline to purchase such data.
The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The Exchange operates in a highly competitive environment in which the Exchange must continually adjust its fees to remain competitive. Because competitors are free to modify their own fees in response, the Exchange believes that the degree to which fee changes in this market may impose any burden on competition is extremely limited. As discussed above, Open-Close Report data is subject to direct competition from several other options exchanges that offer substantively similar substitutes to the Exchange's Open-Close Report, albeit for trading data on those exchanges.
The rule change is grounded in the Exchange's efforts to compete more effectively. In this competitive environment, potential purchasers are free to choose which, if any, similar product to purchase to satisfy their need for market information. As a result, the Exchange believes this proposed rule change permits fair competition among national securities exchanges. Further, the Exchange believes that the proposed change will not cause any unnecessary or inappropriate burden on intermarket competition, as the extension of the temporary discount program applies uniformly to any purchaser of historical Open-Close Report data.
Written comments were neither solicited nor received.
The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act,
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
• Use the Commission's internet comment form (
• Send an email to
• Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.
Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission” or “SEC”).
Notice.
Notice of application for an order under sections 17(d) and 57(i) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”) and rule 17d-1 under the Act to permit certain joint transactions otherwise prohibited by sections 17(d) and 57(a)(4) of the Act and rule 17d-1 under the Act.
Applicants request an order to permit certain business development companies (“BDCs”) and closed-end management investment companies to co-invest in portfolio companies with each other and with certain affiliated investment entities.
Forum Real Estate Income Fund; Forum Structured Finance LP; Forum Capital Advisors LLC; Forum Structured Finance SLP LLC; Forum Multifamily Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc.; FMREIT Operating Partnership LP; FDG Stonecrest Investors Associates I-A, LLC; FDG Stonecrest Investors Associates I-B, LLC; FDG Stonecrest Investors Associates II-A, LLC; and FDG Stonecrest Investors Associates II-B, LLC.
The application was filed on September 26, 2025, and amended on December 23, 2025 and January 9, 2026.
An order granting the requested relief will be issued unless the Commission orders a hearing. Interested persons may request a hearing on any application by emailing the SEC's Secretary at
The Commission:
Trace W. Rakestraw, Senior Special Counsel, or Adam Large, Senior Special Counsel, at (202) 551-6825 (Division of Investment Management, Chief Counsel's Office).
For Applicants' representations, legal analysis, and conditions, please refer to Applicants' amended application, filed January 9, 2026, which may be obtained via the Commission's website by searching for the file number at the top of this document, or for an Applicant using the Company name search field, on the SEC's EDGAR system.
The SEC's EDGAR system may be searched at
For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management, under delegated authority.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act” or “Act”)
The Exchange proposes to amend the MIAX Emerald Options Exchange Fee Schedule (the “Fee Schedule”) to extend the temporary discount program for the Open-Close Report.
The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's website at
In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.
The Exchange proposes to amend Section 6)e) of the Fee Schedule to extend the temporary discount program for the Open-Close Report until June 30, 2026. Currently, the Exchange provides a temporary 20% discount on fees assessed to Exchange Members
By way of background, the Exchange offers two versions of the Open-Close Report, an end-of-day summary and intra-day report.
The Intra-Day Open-Close Report provides similar information to that of the End-of-Day version but is produced and updated every 10 minutes during the trading day. Data is captured in “snapshots” taken every 10 minutes throughout the trading day and is available to subscribers within five minutes of the conclusion of each 10-minute period. Each update represents the aggregate data captured from the current “snapshot” and all previous “snapshots.” The Intra-Day Open-Close data provides a volume summary of trading activity on the Exchange at the option level by origin (Priority Customer, Non-Priority Customer, Firm, Broker-Dealer, and Market Maker), side of the market (buy or sell), and transaction type (opening or closing). All volume is further broken down into trade size buckets (less than 100 contracts, 100-199 contracts, greater than 199 contracts).
Both versions of the Open-Close Report contain proprietary Exchange trade data and do not include trade data from any other exchange. The Intra-Day and End-of-Day Open-Close Report data products are completely voluntary products, in that the Exchange is not required by any rule or regulation to make this data available and that potential customers may purchase it on an ad-hoc basis only if they voluntarily choose to do so. The Open-Close Report is also a historical data product and not a real-time data feed.
The Exchange makes the Open-Close Report available for purchase to Members and non-Members.
Open-Close Report data is subject to direct competition from similar end-of-day and intra-day options trading summaries offered by several other options exchanges.
Currently, the Exchange provides a temporary pricing incentive program in which Members and non-Members that purchase historical Open-Close Report data receive a percentage fee discount when a specific purchase threshold is met. Specifically, the footnote “e.” below the table of fees for the Open-Close Report in Section 6)e) of the Fee Schedule, which applies to the rows for “End-of-Day Ad-hoc Request (historical data)” and “Intra-Day Ad-hoc Request (historical data),” provides a 20% discount for ad-hoc purchases of historical Open-Close Report data of $20,000 or more.
The Exchange now proposes to extend the temporary discount program until June 30, 2026.
The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act,
In adopting Regulation NMS, the Commission granted self-regulatory organizations (“SROs”) and broker-dealers increased authority and flexibility to offer new and unique market data to the public. It was believed that this authority would expand the amount of data available to consumers, and also spur innovation and competition for the provision of market data. Particularly, the Open-Close Report further broadens the availability of U.S. options market data to investors consistent with the principles of Regulation NMS. The data product also promotes increased transparency through the dissemination of the Open-Close Report. Particularly, information regarding opening and closing activity across different option series during the trading day may indicate investor sentiment, which may allow market participants to make better informed trading decisions throughout the day. Subscribers to the data may also be able to enhance their ability to analyze option trade and volume data and create and test trading models and analytical strategies. The Exchange believes that the Open-Close Report provides a valuable tool that subscribers can use to gain comprehensive insight into the trading activity in a particular series, but also emphasizes such data is not necessary for trading and completely optional. Moreover, several other exchanges offer similar data products which offer the same type of
The Exchange operates in a highly competitive environment. Indeed, there are currently 18 registered options exchanges that trade options. Based on publicly available information, no single options exchange had more than approximately 12-13% of the equity options market share for the month of November 2025 and the Exchange represented only approximately 2.93% of the equity options market share for the month of November 2025.
The Exchange believes that the temporary discount program for any Member or non-Member who purchases historical Open-Close Report data is reasonable because such purchasers receive a 20% discount for purchasing $20,000 or more worth of historical Open-Close Report data. The Exchange believes the discount is reasonable as it gives purchasers the ability to use and test the historical Open-Close Report data at a discounted rate and therefore encourages and promotes users to purchase the historical Open-Close Report data. Specifically, the discount is similar to discounts provided for a similar data product by other options exchanges. Further, the extension of the temporary discount is intended to continue promoting increased use of the Exchange's historical Open-Close Report data by defraying some of the costs a purchaser would ordinarily have to expend. Further, providing the discount to only existing subscribers of a monthly Intra-Day or an End-of-Day subscription is designed to encourage the purchase of monthly subscriptions to Open-Close Report data.
The Exchange believes that the extension of the temporary discount program is equitable and not unfairly discriminatory because it applies equally to all Members and non-Members who are existing subscribers of Open-Close Report data and chose to also purchase historical Open-Close Report data. Providing the discount to only existing subscribers of a monthly Intra-Day or an End-of-Day subscription is not unfairly discriminatory because it is a reasonable means to encourage the purchase of monthly subscriptions to Open-Close Report data. Lastly, the purchase of this data product is discretionary and not compulsory. Indeed, no market participant is required to purchase the historical Open-Close Report data, and the Exchange is not required to make the historical Open-Close Report data available to all investors. Potential purchasers may request the data at any time if they believe it to be valuable or may decline to purchase such data.
The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The Exchange operates in a highly competitive environment in which the Exchange must continually adjust its fees to remain competitive. Because competitors are free to modify their own fees in response, the Exchange believes that the degree to which fee changes in this market may impose any burden on competition is extremely limited. As discussed above, Open-Close Report data is subject to direct competition from several other options exchanges that offer substantively similar substitutes to the Exchange's Open-Close Report, albeit for trading data on those exchanges.
The rule change is grounded in the Exchange's efforts to compete more effectively. In this competitive environment, potential purchasers are free to choose which, if any, similar product to purchase to satisfy their need for market information. As a result, the Exchange believes this proposed rule change permits fair competition among national securities exchanges. Further, the Exchange believes that the proposed change will not cause any unnecessary or inappropriate burden on intermarket competition, as the extension of the temporary discount program applies uniformly to any purchaser of historical Open-Close Report data.
No written comments were either solicited or received.
The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act,
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
• Use the Commission's internet comment form (
• Send an email to
• Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”),
The Exchange proposes to amend BX's Pricing Schedule at Equity 7, Section 30, Regulatory, Registration and Processing Fees, to reflect adjustments to FINRA Fees.
While the changes proposed herein are effective upon filing, the Exchange has designated the amendments become operative on January 1, 2026.
The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's website at
In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.
This proposal amends Equity 7, Section 30, Regulatory, Registration and Processing Fees, to reflect adjustments to FINRA
In 2024, FINRA amended certain fees assessed for use of the CRD system for implementation between 2026 and 2028.
These amendments are being made in accordance with a FINRA rule change to adjust to its fees.
The Exchange also proposes to amend Equity 7, Section 30 with respect to the Continuing Education Regulatory Element Session Fee to increase the fee from $18 to $25 to mirror the same change proposed by FINRA in SR-FINRA-2024-019.
Finally, the Exchange proposes to remove outdated rule text at Equity 7, Section 30 which describes fees that were in place prior to January 1, 2023. Those fees have since been replaced with the Continuing Education Regulatory Element Session Fee.
The FINRA Web CRD Fees are user-based and there is no distinction in the cost incurred by FINRA if the user is a FINRA member or a Non-FINRA member. Accordingly, the proposed fees mirror those currently assessed by FINRA.
The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act,
The Exchange believes it is reasonable to amend the FINRA Annual System Processing Fee and the Continuing Education Regulatory Element Session Fee because the fees will be identical to those adopted by FINRA as of January 2026 for use of the CRD system for each of the member's registered representatives and principals for system processing and for continuing education.
The Exchange believes the proposed FINRA Annual System Processing Fee and the Continuing Education Regulatory Element Session Fee are equitable and not unfairly discriminatory because the fees apply equally to all individuals and firms required to report information in the CRD system and comply with continuing education. The proposal will result in the same regulatory fees being charged to all members required to report information to CRD and comply with continuing education and for services performed by FINRA regardless of whether such members are FINRA members. Further, the Exchange will not be collecting or retaining these fees, therefore, the Exchange will not be in a position to apply them in an inequitable or unfairly discriminatory manner.
The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.
The Exchange believes the proposed FINRA Annual System Processing Fee and the Continuing Education Regulatory Element Session Fee do not impose an undue burden on competition because the fees apply equally to all individuals and firms required to report information in the CRD system and comply with continuing education. The proposal will result in the same regulatory fees being charged to all members required to report information to CRD and comply with continuing education and for services performed by FINRA regardless of whether such members are FINRA members. Further, the Exchange will not be collecting or retaining these fees, therefore, the Exchange will not be in a position to apply them in an inequitable or unfairly discriminatory manner.
No written comments were either solicited or received.
The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act.
At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is: (i) necessary or appropriate in the public interest; (ii) for the protection of investors; or (iii) otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule should be approved or disapproved.
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
• Use the Commission's internet comment form (
• Send an email to
• Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Notice of advisory committee charter renewals.
Pursuant to sections 14(b)(1) and 9(c) of the Federal Advisory Act (Pub. L. 92-463) and consultation with
Renewed through January 26, 2028.
Andrienne Johnson, Committee Management Officer (CMO), Office of the Administrator, (202) 205-6685 or
By virtue of the authority vested in the Secretary of State by the laws of the United States, including section 1(a)(4) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act (22 U.S.C. 2651a(a)(4)), I hereby delegate to the Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security the functions and authorities related to the annual CRT under section 140 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989 (22 U.S.C. 2656f).
The Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources, and Under Secretary for Political Affairs may exercise any function or authority delegated herein. Any reference in this delegation of authority to a statute shall be deemed to be a reference to such statute as amended from time to time and shall be deemed to apply to any provision of law that is the same or substantially the same as such statute.
This delegation of authority will be published in the
This document was received for publication by the Office of the Federal Register on January 14, 2026.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Notice and request for comments.
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The FAA uses the information collected on form 7460-1 to determine the effect a proposed construction or alteration would have on air navigation and the National Airspace System (NAS) and the
Written comments should be submitted by March 23, 2026.
Please send written comments:
David Maddox by email at:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Notice and request for comments.
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. This collection involves information voluntarily submitted through the FAA Noise Portal, which is used to respond to noise complaints and inquiries. The required fields in the Noise Portal represent the minimum information necessary for the FAA to respond effectively. In addition, it allows the FAA to prevent fragmented or delayed responses across FAA regions, enhances transparency and public trust, improves community engagement, and supports a centralized intake of noise complaints and inquiries. This voluntary data collection is essential for the FAA to fulfill its public engagement responsibilities, streamline operations, and uphold its commitment to responsive, citizen-centered governance.
Written comments should be submitted by March 23, 2026.
Please send written comments:
Nitin Rao by email at:
This collection is essential for the FAA to provide timely, accurate, and location-specific responses. It also supports broader goals like detecting noise trends, improving community engagement, and understanding environmental impacts. The FAA uses deidentified, aggregated data to develop public FAQ's, share insights with stakeholders, and support safety analysis across agencies. While no law specifically requires this data collection, several mandates guide the FAA's public engagement efforts; 49 U.S.C. 106(q) requires an Aircraft Noise Ombudsman; the 1976 Aviation Noise Abatement Policy affirms federal responsibility for noise management; and the FAA Reauthorization Acts of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-254) and 2024 (Pub. L. 118-63) direct the agency to enhance transparency and community collaboration.
Issued in Des Plaines, IL.
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Department of Transportation (DOT).
Notice of limitation on claims for judicial review
The FHWA, on behalf of the State Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT), is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by GDOT and other Federal agencies that are final agency actions. These actions relate to the proposed express lanes improvement project, the Interstate 285 (I-285) Top End project, which is located along 19.0 miles of I-285 between South Atlanta Road and Henderson Road, along 3.5 miles of State Route (SR) 400 from south of the Glenridge Connector to the vicinity of the North Springs Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Station, and along approximately 1.0 mile of Interstate 85 (I-85) from I-285 to the vicinity of Pleasantdale Road. The length of the proposed project is approximately 23.5 miles.
By this notice, the FHWA, on behalf of GDOT, is advising the public of final agency actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). A claim seeking judicial review of the Federal Agency actions on the listed highway project will be barred unless the claim is filed on or before June 22, 2026. If the Federal law that authorizes judicial review of a claim provides a time period of less than 150 days for filing such claim, then that shorter time period still applies.
The Record of Decision (ROD) and additional project documents can be viewed and downloaded from the project website at:
For FHWA: Ms. Sabrina S. David, Division Administrator, Georgia Division, Federal Highway Administration, 75 Ted Turner Drive, Suite 1000, Atlanta, Georgia 30303; telephone 404-562-3630; email:
Notice is hereby given that FHWA and USACE have taken final actions subject to 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1) by issuing licenses, permits, and approvals for the following new highway project in the State of Georgia: The Top End I-285 project is located in Cobb, Fulton, and DeKalb Counties, Georgia. The Selected Alternative will construct express lanes in each direction along approximately 19.0 miles of I-285 between South Atlanta Road and Henderson Road, along approximately 3.5 miles of SR 400 from south of the Glenridge Connector to the vicinity of the North Springs MARTA Station, and along approximately 1.0 mile of I-85 from I-285 to the vicinity of Pleasantdale Road. The length of the proposed project is approximately 23.5 miles. Also, the project would include the modification or replacement of some overpass bridges along I-285.
The purpose of the project is to provide passenger vehicles, transit riders, and commercial vehicles with an effective transportation alternative to address the following needs:
The actions by the Federal Agencies, and the laws under which such actions were taken, are described in the combined Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and ROD for the project, approved on October 16, 2025, and other documents in the project file. The FEIS/ROD, and other project records are available by contacting FHWA or GDOT at the addresses provided above. The FEIS/ROD can also be reviewed and downloaded from the project website at
The actions by the Federal Agencies and the laws under which such actions were taken are described in the USACE Individual Permit for the Top End 285 project, authorized on January 8, 2026. The Public Notice for the Individual Permit is available by contacting FHWA or GDOT at the addresses listed above.
This notice applies to all Federal agency final actions taken after the issuance of this notice and all laws under which such actions were taken, including but are not limited to:
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (DOT).
Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments.
FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for five individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers have “no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV.” The exemptions enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
The exemptions were applicable on November 6, 2025. The exemptions expire on November 6, 2027. Comments must be received on or before February 19, 2026.
You may submit comments identified by Docket No. FMCSA-2008-0355, FMCSA-2014-0381, FMCSA-2015-0119, FMCSA-2020-0047, or FMCSA-2023-0036, as appropriate, using any of the following methods:
•
•
•
•
To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods. See the “Public Participation” portion of the
Ms. Christine Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, FMCSA, DOT, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001; (202) 366-0421;
If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this notice (FMCSA-2008-0355, FMCSA-2014-0381, FMCSA-2015-0119, FMCSA-2020-0047, or FMCSA-2023-0036), indicate the specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. You may submit your comments and material online or by fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. FMCSA recommends that you include your name and a mailing address, an email address, or a phone number in the body of your document so that FMCSA can contact you if there are questions regarding your submission.
To submit your comment online, go to
If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to the notice contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to the notice, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission that constitutes CBI as “PROPIN” to indicate it contains proprietary information. FMCSA will treat such marked submissions as confidential under the Freedom of Information Act, and they will not be placed in the public docket of the notice. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Brian Dahlin, Chief, Regulatory Evaluation Division, Office of Policy, FMCSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001 or via email at
To view comments, go to
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(6), DOT solicits comments from the public on the exemption request. DOT posts these comments, including any personal information the commenter provides, to
FMCSA has authority under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b) to grant exemptions from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). FMCSA must publish a notice of each exemption request in the
The Agency reviews the application, safety analyses, and public comments submitted and determines whether granting the exemption would likely achieve a level of safety equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be achieved absent such exemption, pursuant to the standard set forth in 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1). The Agency must publish its decision in the
The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding seizures and loss of consciousness provides that a person is physically qualified to drive a CMV if that person has “no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause the loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control” a CMV (49 CFR 391.41(b)(8)). To assist in applying this standard, FMCSA publishes guidance for medical examiners (MEs) in the form of medical advisory criteria in Appendix A to 49 CFR part 391.
On January 15, 2013, FMCSA began granting exemptions, on a case-by-case basis, to individual drivers from the physical qualification standard regarding seizures and loss of consciousness in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8) (78 FR 3069). The Agency considers the medical advisory criteria, the 2007 MEP recommendations, any public comments received, and each individual's medical information and driving record in deciding whether to grant the exemption.
The five individuals listed in this notice have requested renewal of their exemptions from the epilepsy and seizure disorders prohibition in § 391.41(b)(8), in accordance with FMCSA procedures. Accordingly, FMCSA has evaluated these applications for renewal on their merits and decided to extend each exemption for a renewable 2-year period.
Interested parties or organizations possessing information that would otherwise show that any, or all, of these drivers are not currently achieving the statutory level of safety should immediately notify FMCSA. The Agency will evaluate any adverse evidence submitted and, if the person has failed to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption or if safety is being compromised or if continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), FMCSA will take immediate steps to revoke the exemption of a driver.
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), each of the five applicants has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the epilepsy and seizure disorders prohibition. The five drivers in this notice remain in good standing with the Agency, have maintained their medical monitoring and have not exhibited any medical issues that would compromise their ability to safely operate a CMV during the previous 2-year exemption period. In addition, the Agency has reviewed each applicant's certified driving record from their State Driver's Licensing Agency (SDLA). The information obtained from each applicant's driving record provides the Agency with details regarding any moving violations or reported crash data, which demonstrates whether the driver has a safe driving history and is an indicator of future driving performance. If the driving record revealed a crash, FMCSA requested and reviewed the related police reports and other relevant documents, such as the citation and conviction information. These factors provide an adequate basis for predicting each driver's ability to continue to safely operate a CMV in interstate commerce. Accordingly, FMCSA concludes that extending the exemption for each renewal applicant for a period of 2 years is likely to achieve a level of safety equivalent to the level of safety that would be achieved without the exemption.
As of November 6, 2025, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following five individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the epilepsy and seizure disorders prohibition in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers.
The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2008-0355, FMCSA-2014-0381, FMCSA-2015-0119, FMCSA-2020-0047, or FMCSA-2023-0036. Their exemptions were applicable as of November 6, 2025, and will expire on November 6, 2027.
The exemptions are extended subject to the following conditions: each driver must (1) remain seizure-free, maintain a stable treatment, and report to FMCSA within 24 hours if they experience a seizure during the 2-year exemption period; (2) submit to FMCSA annual reports from their treating physicians attesting to the stability of treatment and that the driver has remained seizure-free; (3) undergo an annual medical examination by a certified medical examiner, as defined by § 390.5T; (4) provide a copy of the annual medical certification to the employer for retention in the driver's qualification file, or keep a copy in their driver's qualification file if they are self-employed; (5) report to FMCSA the date, time, and location of any crashes, as defined in § 390.5T, within 7 days of the crash; (6) report to FMCSA any citations and convictions for disqualifying offenses under 49 CFR parts 383 and 391 to FMCSA within 7 days of the citation and conviction; and (7) submit to FMCSA annual certified driving records from their SDLA. The driver must also have a copy of the exemption when driving, for presentation to a duly authorized Federal, State, or local enforcement official. In addition, the driver must meet all the applicable commercial driver's license testing requirements. Each exemption will be valid for 2 years unless rescinded earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be rescinded if: (1) the person fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained before it was granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b).
During the period the exemption is in effect, no State shall enforce any law or regulation that conflicts with this exemption with respect to a person operating under the exemption.
Based on its evaluation of the five exemption renewal applications, FMCSA renews the exemptions of the aforementioned drivers from the epilepsy and seizure disorders prohibition in § 391.41(b)(8). In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), and FMCSA's policy of issuing medical exemptions for a 2-year period to correspond with the medical certificate, each exemption will be valid for 2 years unless revoked earlier by FMCSA.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (DOT).
Notice of renewal of exemptions; request for comments.
FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 16 individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers have “no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV.” The exemptions enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
Each group of renewed exemptions were applicable on the dates stated in the discussions below and will expire on the dates provided below. Comments must be received on or before February 19, 2026.
You may submit comments identified by Docket No. FMCSA-2013-0107, FMCSA-2013-0108, FMCSA-2015-0119, FMCSA-2017-0254, FMCSA-2018-0052, FMCSA-2022-0046, FMCSA-2023-0036, or FMCSA-2023-0038, as appropriate, using any of the following methods:
•
•
•
•
To avoid duplication, please use only one of these four methods. See the “Public Participation” portion of the
Ms. Christine Hydock, Chief, Medical Programs Division, FMCSA, DOT, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001; (202) 366-0421;
If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this notice (FMCSA-2013-0107, FMCSA-2013-0108, FMCSA-2015-0119, FMCSA-2017-0254, FMCSA-2018-0052, FMCSA-2022-0046, FMCSA-2023-0036, or FMCSA-2023-0038), indicate the specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. You may submit your comments and material online or by fax, mail, or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. FMCSA recommends that you include your name and a mailing address, an email address, or a phone number in the body of your document so that FMCSA can contact you if there are questions regarding your submission.
To submit your comment online, go to
If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to the notice contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to the notice, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission that constitutes CBI as “PROPIN” to indicate it contains proprietary information. FMCSA will treat such marked submissions as confidential under the Freedom of Information Act, and they will not be placed in the public docket of the notice. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Brian Dahlin, Chief, Regulatory Evaluation Division, Office of Policy, FMCSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001 or via email at
To view comments, go to
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(6), DOT solicits comments from the public on the exemption request. DOT posts these comments, including any personal information the commenter provides, to
FMCSA has authority under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b) to grant exemptions from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). FMCSA must publish a notice of each exemption request in the
The Agency reviews the application, safety analyses, and public comments submitted and determines whether granting the exemption would likely achieve a level of safety equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be achieved absent such exemption, pursuant to the standard set forth in 49 U.S.C. 31315(b)(1). The Agency must publish its decision in the
The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding seizures and loss of consciousness provides that a person is physically qualified to drive a CMV if that person has “no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause the loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control” a CMV (49 CFR 391.41(b)(8)). To assist in applying this standard, FMCSA publishes guidance for medical examiners (MEs) in the form of medical advisory criteria in Appendix A to 49 CFR part 391.
On January 15, 2013, FMCSA began granting exemptions, on a case-by-case basis, to individual drivers from the physical qualification standard regarding seizures and loss of consciousness in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8) (78 FR 3069). The Agency considers the medical advisory criteria, the 2007 MEP recommendations, any public comments received, and each individual's medical information and driving record in deciding whether to grant the exemption.
The 16 individuals listed in this notice have requested renewal of their exemptions from the epilepsy and seizure disorders prohibition in § 391.41(b)(8), in accordance with FMCSA procedures. Accordingly, FMCSA has evaluated these applications for renewal on their merits and decided to extend each exemption for a renewable 2-year period.
Interested parties or organizations possessing information that would otherwise show that any, or all, of these drivers are not currently achieving the statutory level of safety should immediately notify FMCSA. The Agency will evaluate any adverse
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), each of the 16 applicants has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the epilepsy and seizure disorders prohibition. The 16 drivers in this notice remain in good standing with the Agency, have maintained their medical monitoring and have not exhibited any medical issues that would compromise their ability to safely operate a CMV during the previous 2-year exemption period. In addition, the Agency has reviewed each applicant's certified driving record from their State Driver's Licensing Agency (SDLA). The information obtained from each applicant's driving record provides the Agency with details regarding any moving violations or reported crash data, which demonstrates whether the driver has a safe driving history and is an indicator of future driving performance. If the driving record revealed a crash, FMCSA requested and reviewed the related police reports and other relevant documents, such as the citation and conviction information. These factors provide an adequate basis for predicting each driver's ability to continue to safely operate a CMV in interstate commerce. Accordingly, FMCSA concludes that extending the exemption for each renewal applicant for a period of 2 years is likely to achieve a level of safety equivalent to the level of safety that would be achieved without the exemption.
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following groups of drivers received renewed exemptions in the month of December and are discussed below.
As of December 5, 2025, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following 11 individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the epilepsy and seizure disorders prohibition in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers.
The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2017-0254, FMCSA-2022-0046, FMCSA-2023-0036, or FMCSA-2023-0038. Their exemptions were applicable as of December 5, 2025, and will expire on December 5, 2027.
As of December 16, 2025, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), the following four individuals have satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the epilepsy and seizure disorders prohibition in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers.
The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2013-0107, FMCSA-2015-0119, or FMCSA-2018-0052. Their exemptions were applicable as of December 16, 2025, and will expire on December 16, 2027.
As of December 23, 2025, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), David Kestner (VA) has satisfied the renewal conditions for obtaining an exemption from the epilepsy and seizure disorders prohibition in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers. This driver was included in docket number FMCSA-2013-0108. The exemption was applicable as of December 23, 2025, and will expire on December 23, 2027.
The exemptions are extended subject to the following conditions: each driver must (1) remain seizure-free, maintain a stable treatment, and report to FMCSA within 24 hours if they experience a seizure during the 2-year exemption period; (2) submit to FMCSA annual reports from their treating physicians attesting to the stability of treatment and that the driver has remained seizure-free; (3) undergo an annual medical examination by a certified medical examiner, as defined by § 390.5T; (4) provide a copy of the annual medical certification to the employer for retention in the driver's qualification file, or keep a copy in their driver's qualification file if they are self-employed; (5) report to FMCSA the date, time, and location of any crashes, as defined in § 390.5T, within 7 days of the crash; (6) report to FMCSA any citations and convictions for disqualifying offenses under 49 CFR parts 383 and 391 to FMCSA within 7 days of the citation and conviction; and (7) submit to FMCSA annual certified driving records from their SDLA. The driver must also have a copy of the exemption when driving, for presentation to a duly authorized Federal, State, or local enforcement official. In addition, the driver must meet all the applicable commercial driver's license testing requirements. Each exemption will be valid for 2 years unless rescinded earlier by FMCSA. The exemption will be rescinded if: (1) the person fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption, (2) the exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained before it was granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b).
During the period the exemption is in effect, no State shall enforce any law or regulation that conflicts with this exemption with respect to a person operating under the exemption.
Based on its evaluation of the 16 exemption renewal applications, FMCSA renews the exemptions of the aforementioned drivers from the epilepsy and seizure disorders prohibition in § 391.41(b)(8). In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b), and FMCSA's policy of issuing medical exemptions for a 2-year period to correspond with the medical certificate, each exemption will be valid for 2 years unless revoked earlier by FMCSA.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation (DOT).
Notice and request for comments on a request for reinstatement of a previously approved information collection.
NHTSA invites public comments about our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to reinstate a previously approved information collection. Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from OMB. Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections. This document describes a collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval.
Comments must be submitted on or before March 23, 2026.
You may submit comments identified by the Docket No. NHTSA-2026-0067 through any of the following methods:
•
•
For additional information or access to background documents, contact. Walter Lysenko, Office of International Policy, Fuel Economy and Consumer Programs, NHTSA, West Building, W43-301, NRM-310, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Please identify the relevant collection of information by referring to its OMB Control Number.
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501
To carry out this statutory directive, the agency promulgated 49 CFR part 575, Consumer Information Regulations. The regulation requires manufacturers to provide performance and safety information to their dealers who will distribute this information to potential first purchasers of new vehicles. These manufacturers also furnish the agency with copies. Every manufacturer of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment must provide NHTSA with performance and safety information and technical data to comply with the following:
• Truck-camper loading (information about trucks that can accommodate slide-in campers) (Section 575.103).
• Vehicle rollover (information about handling and maneuvering characteristics of utility vehicles) (Section 575.105).
NHTSA estimates there are currently 17 slide-in camper manufacturers, 7 manufacturers of trucks capable of accommodating slide-in campers, and 18 utility vehicle manufacturers subject to Part 575.103 and 575.105. Because of overlap, the total number of distinct respondents is estimated at 35. Based on prior years' experience, NHTSA estimates that approximately 15 submissions will be received annually. Of these, about 12 will be associated with the introduction of new model vehicles and about 3 will be revisions to previously submitted information. Manufacturers submit only when they introduce a new model or change previously provided information.
The light truck manufacturers gather only pre-existing data for the purposes of this regulation. The agency estimates light truck manufacturers use a total of 135 hours (about nine hours per manufacturer) to gather and arrange data in proper format.
Light truck manufacturers' significant burden is printing and distributing copies of this consumer information to their dealers and attaching the labels to light trucks that are capable of accommodating slide-in campers. The agency estimates about 800,000 copies of this information will be printed. Although most high-speed printing methods are fast, we assume a total burden of 60 hours (four hours per manufacturer) to print this information.
The final step is to estimate the burden to print the truck-camper labels and utility vehicle information in the owner's manual or on a separate document included with the owner's manual. Since this information is listed in the owner's manual, NHTSA estimates 105 hours (seven hours per manufacturer) are spent printing the consumer information in the owner's manual. OMB approved the owner's manual information collection under a separate request (approval OMB Control Number 2127-0541).
The estimated annual burden is 300 hours. This number is derived from multiplying total responses (15) by the total burden hours per manufacturer (20 hrs).
The burden estimates are based on the number of light trucks and utility vehicles produced annually that require labeling under §§ 575.103 and 575.105, and the number of manufacturer submissions made to NHTSA. Submissions require approximately 20 hours each from professional and clerical staff, estimated at $58.12/hour. Affixing labels requires an average of 18 seconds per vehicle (0.005 hours), at an average labor rate of $23.95/hour. Printing costs were calculated at $0.35 per label.
Applying these values, the annual costs include:
The combined total annual cost of this information collection is therefore $2,137,418 ($17,436 submissions + $540,432 labeling + $1,579,550 printing).
Office of the Departmental Chief Information Officer, Office of the Secretary of Transportation, Department of Transportation (DOT).
Notice of a modified system of records.
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary (OST) proposes to rename, update, and reissue an existing system of records notice currently titled “DOT/ALL 8, Parking and Transit Benefit System.” The name of this system of records notice will be changed to “DOT/ALL 8, Parking and Transit Benefit Records.” The modified system of records notice (hereafter referred to as “Notice” or “SORN”) collects and maintains records to oversee and administer the Transportation Subsidy Program (TSP) for DOT and other participating federal agencies.
Submit comments on or before February 19, 2026. The Department may publish an amended Systems of Records Notice considering any comments received. This modified system will be effective immediately upon publication. The routine uses will be effective February 19, 2026.
You may submit comments, identified by docket number DOT-OST-2025-1360 by one of the following methods:
•
•
•
•
•
For questions, please contact Karyn Gorman, Departmental Chief Privacy
This Notice includes both substantive changes and non-substantive changes to the previously published Notice. The substantive changes have been made to system name, system location, system manager(s), categories of records in the system, routine uses of records maintained in the system, policies and practices for storage of records, and policies and practices for retention and disposal of records. Non-substantive changes have been made to record access procedures as well as revisions to align with the requirements of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-108 and to ensure consistency with other Notices issued by the Department of Transportation.
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, the Department of Transportation proposes to modify and reissue a Department of Transportation system of records notice currently titled “DOT/ALL 8, Parking and Transit Benefit System.” This system of records covers records collected and maintained to oversee and administer the Transportation Subsidy Program (TSP) for DOT and other participating federal agencies. DOT is updating this SORN to make the following substantive changes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
DOT is updating this SORN to make the following non-substantive changes:
8.
9.
The Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) governs how the Federal Government collects, maintains, and uses personally identifiable information (PII) in a System of Records. A “System of Records” is a group of any records under the control of a Federal agency from which information about individuals is retrieved by name or other personal identifier. The Privacy Act requires each agency to publish in the
DOT/ALL 8, Parking and Transit Benefit Records
Unclassified.
Records are maintained in a FedRAMP-authorized third-party cloud environment. The contracts are maintained by U.S. DOT at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
U.S. DOT TRANServe, Associate Director/System Owner 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE suite W12-101 TRANServe Washington, DC 20590.
FAA Headquarters' Facilities Management Division, 800 Independence Avenue SW, 20591.
5 U.S.C. 7905; 26 U.S.C. 132; 26 CFR 132f; and Executive Order 13150.
The purpose of this system is to oversee and administer the Transportation Subsidy Program, which supports federal employees in commuting to work by public transit, carpools, vanpools, bicycles, or parking at DOT headquarters. The Department of Transportation uses the Parking and Transportation Benefits System to manage participant records. This ensures that employees and vanpool operators receive the appropriate commuting benefits while promoting fair and efficient use of parking and other transportation resources.
Federal employees who receive transit or bicycle subsidies, who hold parking permits, or are members of carpools and vanpools; applicants for ridesharing information; recipients of match letters for carpooling; applicants for transit subsidies issued by DOT; vanpool operators.
Records pertaining to recipients of bicycle or transit subsidies; holders of parking permits, participants in carpools or vanpools; or applicants for ridesharing information includes the following information. Records include the following information: full name, employee identification number (or some other identification number used by a federal agency as an employee's identification number), employer name, employer's address, home address, business telephone number, employee's work email address, transit provider name, address, mode of transportation used for commute, location employee commutes to/from, number of days employee commutes per month, subsidy amount, system identifier (number randomly generated by DOT's system and assigned to files), transit card number, parking permit number, license plate number and issuing state, parking permit holder payment status (paid/
Records are obtained from applications submitted by individuals for parking permits, carpool and vanpool membership, ridesharing information, and fare subsidies; from notifications from other Federal agencies in the program; and from periodic certifications or recertifications and reports regarding fare subsidies.
In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, all or portion of the records or information contained in this system may be disclosed outside of DOT as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
1. To the Federal agency for whom DOT administers a transit benefit program, for purposes of verifying that agency's employee's participation in the program, and auditing and verifying disbursements.
2. To the operators of transit systems or vanpools for purposes of activating, distributing, and verifying benefits.
3. To the entity that manages the parking facility at the DOT Headquarters in Southeast Washington, DC, delinquent daily parking fees for purpose of ensuring eligibility of daily parkers.
4. To the Department of Treasury's approved Financial Agent for purposes of distributing transit benefits.
5. To the U.S. Department of the Treasury when disclosure of the information is relevant to review payment and award eligibility through the Do Not Pay Working System for the purposes of identifying, preventing, or recouping improper payments to an applicant for, or recipient of, Federal funds, including funds disbursed by a state (meaning a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, a territory or possession of the United States, or a federally recognized Indian tribe) in a state-administered, federally funded program.
6. In the event that a system of records maintained by DOT to carry out its functions indicates a violation or potential violation of law, whether civil, criminal or regulatory in nature, and whether arising by general statute or particular program pursuant thereto, the relevant records in the system of records may be referred, as a routine use, to the appropriate agency, whether Federal, State, local or foreign, charged with the responsibility of investigating or prosecuting such violation or charged with enforcing or implementing the statute, or rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant thereto.
7a. Routine Use for Disclosure for Use in Litigation. It shall be a routine use of the records in this system of records to disclose them to the Department of Justice or other Federal agency conducting litigation when—(a) DOT, or any agency thereof, or (b) Any employee of DOT or any agency thereof, in his/her official capacity, or (c) Any employee of DOT or any agency thereof, in his/her individual capacity where the Department of Justice has agreed to represent the employee, or (d) The United States or any agency thereof, where DOT determines that litigation is likely to affect the United States, is a party to litigation or has an interest in such litigation, and the use of such records by the Department of Justice or other Federal agency conducting the litigation is deemed by DOT to be relevant and necessary in the litigation, provided, however, that in each case, DOT determines that disclosure of the records in the litigation is a use of the information contained in the records that is compatible with the purpose for which the records were collected.
7b. Routine Use for Agency Disclosure in Other Proceedings. It shall be a routine use of records in this system to disclose them in proceedings before any court or adjudicative or administrative body before which DOT or any agency thereof, appears, when—(a) DOT, or any agency thereof, or (b) Any employee of DOT or any agency thereof in his/her official capacity, or (c) Any employee of DOT or any agency thereof in his/her individual capacity where DOT has agreed to represent the employee, or (d) The United States or any agency thereof, where DOT determines that the proceeding is likely to affect the United States, is a party to the proceeding or has an interest in such proceeding, and DOT determines that use of such records is relevant and necessary in the proceeding, provided, however, that in each case, DOT determines that disclosure of the records in the proceeding is a use of the information contained in the records that is compatible with the purpose for which the records were collected.
8. Disclosure may be made to a Congressional office from the record of an individual in response to an inquiry from the Congressional office made at the request of that individual. In such cases, however, the Congressional office does not have greater rights to records than the individual. Thus, the disclosure may be withheld from delivery to the individual where the file contains investigative or actual information or other materials which are being used, or are expected to be used, to support prosecution or fines against the individual for violations of a statute, or of regulations of the Department based on statutory authority. No such limitations apply to records requested for Congressional oversight or legislative purposes; release is authorized under 49 CFR 10.35(9).
9. One or more records from a system of records may be disclosed routinely to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) in records management inspections being conducted under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 2904 and 2906.
10a. To appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (1) DOT suspects or has confirmed that there has been a breach of the system of records; (2) DOT has determined that as a result of the suspected or confirmed breach there is a risk of harm to individuals, DOT (including its information systems, programs, and operations), the Federal (3) the disclosure made to such agencies, entities, and persons is reasonably necessary to assist in connection with DOT's efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed breach or to prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm.
10b. DOT may disclose records from this system, as a routine use, to another Federal agency or Federal entity, when DOT determines that information from this system of records is reasonably necessary to assist the recipient agency or entity in (1) responding to a suspected or confirmed breach or (2) preventing, minimizing, or remedying the risk of harm to individuals, the recipient agency or entity (including its information systems, programs, and operations), the Federal Government, or national security, resulting from a suspected or confirmed breach.
11. DOT may disclose records from this system, as a routine use, to the Office of Government Information Services for the purpose of (a) resolving disputes between FOIA requesters and Federal agencies and (b) reviewing agencies' policies, procedures, and compliance in order to recommend policy changes to Congress and the President.
12. DOT may disclose records from the system, as a routine use, to contractors and their agents, experts, consultants, and others performing or working on a contract, service, cooperative agreement, or other assignment for DOT, when necessary to accomplish an agency function related to this system of records.
13. DOT may disclose records from this system, as a routine use, to an agency, organization, or individual for the purpose of performing audit or oversight operations related to this system of records, but only such records as are necessary and relevant to the audit or oversight activity. This routine use does not apply to intra-agency sharing authorized under Section (b)(1) of the Privacy Act.
14. DOT may disclose from this system, as a routine use, records consisting of, or relating to, terrorism information (6 U.S.C. 485(a)(5)), homeland security information (6 U.S.C. 482(f)(1)), or Law enforcement information (Guideline 2 Report attached to White House Memorandum, “Information Sharing Environment”, November 22, 2006) to a Federal, State, local, tribal, territorial, foreign government and/or multinational agency, either in response to its request or upon the initiative of the Component, for purposes of sharing such information as is necessary and relevant for the agencies to detect, prevent, disrupt, preempt, and mitigate the effects of terrorist activities against the territory, people, and interests of the United States of America, as contemplated by the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (Pub. L. 108-458) and Executive Order 13388 (October 25, 2005).
Records in the system are stored electronically on a contractor-maintained cloud storage service.
Records can be retrieved by employer agency name, participant name, or any other identifier in the system.
Records in the system are maintained in accordance with the following NARA records schedule and retention: GRS 1.1, Financial Management and Reporting Records, Item 010 (DAA-GRS-2013-0003-0001). Financial transaction records related to procuring goods and services, paying bills, collecting debts, and accounting. Parking records. Parking records including parking payment records. Temporary. Destroy 6 years after final payment or cancellation. GRS 2.4, Employees Compensation and Benefits Records: DAA-GRS-2016-0015-0018, item 131, Transportation subsidy program individual case files. Temporary. Destroy 2 years after employee participation concludes, but longer retention is authorized if required for business use.
Records in this system are safeguarded in accordance with applicable rules and policies, including all applicable DOT automated systems security and access policies. Strict controls have been imposed to minimize the risk of compromising the information that is being stored. Access to records in this system is limited to those individuals who have a need to know the information for the performance of their official duties and who have appropriate clearances or permissions.
Individuals seeking access to records about themselves should address inquires to the System Manager at the address identified as “System Manager,” and address above. Individuals should include the following information in their request in writing: Name and title of the system of records from which you are requesting the search; name of individual; mailing address; phone number or email address; and description of the records sought, and if possible, location of records.
Individuals wanting access to their records or contest information about them that is contained in this system should make their requests in writing, detailing the reasons for and why the records should be corrected. Privacy Act requests for records covered by system of records notices not published by the Department will be coordinated with the appropriate Federal agency.
See “Records Access procedure.”
See “Records Access procedure.”
None.
Full notice of this system of records, DOT/ALL 8, Parking and Transit Benefits, were published in the
Issued in Washington, DC.
Office of the Secretary (OST), Department of Transportation (Department or DOT).
Notice.
This notice announces the relocation of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Docket Operations Office, which serves as DOT's central dockets management facility and the official Reading Room (per 49 CFR part 7, subpart B and 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(2)). The Dockets Operations Office is relocating to 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Suite W58-213, Washington, DC 20590. Hours of operation will continue to be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Operations telephone number will continue to be (202) 366-9826, (202) 366-9317, TTY: (202) 366-5273.
Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, Office of Facilities, Information, and Asset Management, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration, Office of the Secretary, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Suite W58-213, Washington, DC 20590. Avenue SE, after that; telephone number: 202-493-0402; email address:
Docket Operations staff will continue to accept deliveries at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Suite W12-140, Washington, DC 20590, until 5 p.m., Thursday, January 1, 2026. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026, Docket Operations staff will be available to accept deliveries at the new DOT Dockets Operations Office, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Suite W58-213, Washington, DC 20590.
Yes. It applies to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Federal Highway
Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury.
Notice.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
This action was issued on January 15, 2026. See
OFAC: Associate Director for Global Targeting, 202-622-2420; Assistant Director for Licensing, 202-622-2480; Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance, 202-622-2490; or
The SDN List and additional information concerning OFAC sanctions programs are available on OFAC's website:
On January 15, 2026, OFAC determined that the property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the following persons are blocked under the relevant sanctions authorities listed below.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.
Notice of information collection; request for comments.
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the IRS is inviting comments on the information collection request outlined in this notice.
Written comments should be received on or before March 23, 2026 to be assured of consideration.
Direct all written comments to Andres Garcia, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or by email to
Requests for additional information or copies of this collection should be directed to Kerry Dennis, (202) 317-5751.
The IRS, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps the IRS assess the impact and minimize the burden of its information collection requirements. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record, and viewable on relevant websites. For this reason, please do not include in your comments information of a confidential nature, such as sensitive personal information. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.
Notice of information collection; request for comments.
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the IRS is inviting comments on the information collection request outlined in this notice.
Written comments should be received on or before March 23, 2026 to be assured of consideration.
Direct all written comments to Andres Garcias, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20224, or by email to
Requests for additional information or copies of this collection should be directed to LaNita Van Dyke, at (202) 317-6009.
The IRS, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps the IRS assess the impact and minimize the burden of its information collection requirements. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record, and viewable on relevant websites. For this reason, please do not include in your comments information of a confidential nature, such as sensitive personal information. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.
Notice of information collection; request for comments.
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the IRS is inviting comments on the information collection request outlined in this notice.
Written comments should be received on or before March 23, 2026 to be assured of consideration.
Direct all written comments to Andres Garcias, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20224, or by email to
Requests for additional information or copies of this collection should be directed to LaNita Van Dyke, at (202) 317-6009.
The IRS, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps the IRS assess the impact and minimize the burden of its information collection requirements. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record, and viewable on relevant websites. For this reason, please do not include in your comments information of a confidential nature, such as sensitive personal information. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d)
Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.
Notice of information collection; request for comments.
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the IRS is inviting comments on the information collection request outlined in this notice.
Written comments should be received on or before March 23, 2026 to be assured of consideration.
Direct all written comments to Andres Garcia, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or by email to
View the latest drafts of the tax forms related to the information collection listed in this notice at
The IRS, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps the IRS assess the impact and minimize the burden of its information collection requirements. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record, and viewable on relevant websites. For this reason, please do not include in your comments information of a confidential nature, such as sensitive personal information. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.
Notice of information collection; request for comments.
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the IRS is inviting comments on the information collection request outlined in this notice.
Written comments should be received on or before March 23, 2026 to be assured of consideration.
Direct all written comments to Andres Garcia, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or by email to
Requests for additional information or copies of this collection should be directed to Kerry Dennis, (202) 317-5751.
The IRS, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps the IRS assess the impact and minimize the burden of its information collection requirements. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record, and viewable on relevant websites. For this reason, please do not include in your comments information of a confidential nature, such as sensitive personal information. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury.
Notice of information collection; request for comments.
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the IRS is inviting comments on the information collection request outlined in this notice.
Written comments should be received on or before March 23, 2026 to be assured of consideration.
Direct all written comments to Andres Garcia, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or by email to
Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Marcus W. McCrary (470) 769-2001.
The IRS, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps the IRS assess the impact and minimize the burden of its information collection requirements. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record, and viewable on relevant websites. For this reason, please do not include in your comments information of a confidential nature, such as sensitive personal information. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.
(1) The Secretary and the Trade Representative, and any other senior executive branch officials they deem appropriate, shall jointly pursue negotiation of agreements, including those contemplated in section 232(c)(3)(A)(i) (19 U.S.C. 1862(c)(3)(A)(i)), to address the threatened impairment of the national security with respect to imports of PCMDPs from any country. In negotiating, the Secretary and the Trade Representative should consider price floors for trade in critical minerals and other trade-restricting measures. The Secretary and the Trade Representative, in consultation with any other senior executive branch officials they deem appropriate, shall, from time to time, update me on the status or outcome of the negotiations described in this proclamation. The Secretary and the Trade Representative shall provide one of these updates within 180 days of the date of this proclamation.
(2) To the extent consistent with applicable law and the purpose of this proclamation, the Secretary, the Trade Representative, and the Secretary of Homeland Security are directed and authorized to take all actions that are appropriate to implement and effectuate this proclamation and any actions contemplated by this proclamation, including, consistent with applicable law, the issuance of regulations, rules, guidance, and procedures and
(3) The Secretary shall continue to monitor imports of PCMDPs. The Secretary also shall, from time to time, in consultation with any senior executive branch officials the Secretary deems appropriate, review the status of such imports with respect to the national security. The Secretary shall inform me of any circumstances that, in the Secretary's opinion, might indicate the need for further action by the President under section 232.
(4) Any provision of previous proclamations and Executive Orders that is inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation is superseded to the extent of such inconsistency. If any provision of this proclamation or the application of any provision to any individual or circumstance is held to be invalid, the remainder of this proclamation and the application of its provisions to any other individuals or circumstances shall not be affected.
(1) The Secretary and the Trade Representative, and any senior official they deem appropriate, shall jointly pursue or continue pursuing negotiations of agreements contemplated in section 232(c)(3)(A)(i) (19 U.S.C. 1862(c)(3)(A)(i)) to address the threatened impairment of the national security with respect to imported semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and their derivative products. Depending on the status or resolution of such negotiations, I may consider imposing significant tariffs on imports of semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and their derivative products, as well as an accompanying tariff offset program to incentivize domestic manufacturing.
(2) Within 90 days of the date of this proclamation, the Secretary and the Trade Representative, in consultation with any senior official they deem appropriate, shall update me on the status or outcome of the negotiations directed under clause (1) of this proclamation.
(3) Except as otherwise provided in this proclamation, imports of Covered Products will be subject to a 25 percent
(4) The Secretary, in consultation with the Chair of the International Trade Commission and the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), shall determine whether any modifications to the HTSUS, end-use certifications, or other administrative measures are necessary to effectuate or implement this proclamation or any actions taken pursuant to this proclamation. Any changes shall be published in a notice in the
(5) If any Covered Product is subject to tariffs under both this proclamation and other section 232 proclamations, the Covered Product shall be subject to the terms and duties imposed under this proclamation and not those imposed pursuant to any other section 232 proclamation. Covered Products subject to tariffs pursuant to clause (3) of this proclamation shall not be subject to any tariffs imposed by Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025 (Regulating Imports With a Reciprocal Tariff To Rectify Trade Practices That Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits), as amended; Executive Order 14193 of February 1, 2025 (Imposing Duties To Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border), as amended; and Executive Order 14194 of February 1, 2025 (Imposing Duties To Address the Situation at Our Southern Border), as amended.
(6) No drawback shall be available with respect to the duties imposed pursuant to this proclamation.
(7) CBP may take any necessary or appropriate measure to administer the tariff imposed by this proclamation to the extent permitted by applicable law.
(8) Any product described in clause (3) of this proclamation, except those eligible for admission as “domestic status” as described in 19 CFR 146.43, that is subject to a duty imposed by this proclamation and that is admitted into a United States foreign trade zone on or after the effective date of this proclamation must be admitted as “privileged foreign status” as described in 19 CFR 146.41 and will be subject upon entry for consumption to any
(9) The Secretary shall continue to monitor imports of semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and their derivative products. The Secretary also shall, from time to time, in consultation with any senior executive branch officials the Secretary deems appropriate, review the status of such imports with respect to the national security. The Secretary shall inform me of any circumstances that, in the Secretary's opinion, might indicate the need for further action by the President under section 232. By July 1, 2026, the Secretary shall provide me with an update on the market for semiconductors that are used in United States data centers, so that the President may determine whether it is appropriate to modify the tariff imposed in this proclamation. The Secretary shall also inform me of any circumstance that, in the Secretary's opinion, might indicate that the tariff imposed in this proclamation is no longer necessary.
(10) To the extent consistent with applicable law and the purpose of this proclamation, the Secretary, the Trade Representative, and the Secretary of Homeland Security are directed and authorized to take all actions that are appropriate to implement and effectuate this proclamation and any actions contemplated by this proclamation, including, consistent with applicable law, the issuance of regulations, rules, guidance, and procedures and the temporary suspension or amendment of regulations, within their respective jurisdictions, and to employ all powers granted to the President under section 232, as may be appropriate to implement and effectuate this proclamation. The Secretary, the Trade Representative, and the Secretary of Homeland Security may, consistent with applicable law, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, redelegate any of these functions within their respective executive departments or agencies. All executive departments and agencies shall take all appropriate measures within their authority to implement this proclamation to the extent permitted by applicable law.
(11) Any provision of previous proclamations and Executive Orders that is inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation is superseded to the extent of such inconsistency. If any provision of this proclamation or the application of any provision to any individual or circumstance is held to be invalid, the remainder of this proclamation and the application of its provisions to any other individuals or circumstances shall not be affected.