US Federal Register

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  "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/28/2026-15192/perchloroethylene-pce-and-carbon-tetrachloride-ctc-regulation-under-the-toxic-substances-control-act",
  "kind": "Rule",
  "title": "Perchloroethylene (PCE) and Carbon Tetrachloride (CTC); Regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Compliance Date Extensions",
  "action": "Final rule.",
  "topics": [
    "Chemicals",
    "Environmental protection",
    "Hazardous substances"
  ],
  "volume": 91,
  "pdf_url": "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-28/pdf/2026-15192.pdf",
  "abstract": "The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is finalizing an extension of certain compliance dates applicable to certain entities subject to the risk-management rules for perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). EPA is extending certain Workplace Chemical Protection Program (WCPP) compliance dates for non-federal owners and operators to match the existing compliance dates for federal agencies and their contractors. For both PCE and CTC, this action extends the compliance date for initial monitoring for inhalation exposure to June 21, 2027, and extends the compliance date to meet the existing chemical exposure limit (ECEL), establish a regulated area, institute a workplace information and training program, provide any required respiratory personal protective equipment (PPE), and establish a respiratory PPE program to September 20, 2027. For PCE, EPA is also extending the compliance date for federal entities to institute a workplace information and training program to September 20, 2027, and for non-federal entities to establish and implement an exposure control plan to December 20, 2027.",
  "agencies": [
    "Environmental Protection Agency"
  ],
  "citation": "91 FR 47145",
  "end_page": 47153,
  "docket_id": "EPA-HQ-OPPT-2026-0992",
  "start_page": 47145,
  "page_length": 9,
  "effective_on": "2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z",
  "published_at": "2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z",
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      "title": 40,
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      "citation_url": null
    }
  ],
  "primary_agency": "Environmental Protection Agency",
  "document_number": "2026-15192",
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  "regulation_id_numbers": [
    "2070-AL37"
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{
  "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/28/2026-15197/drawbridge-operation-regulation-cuyahoga-river-cleveland-oh",
  "kind": "Proposed Rule",
  "title": "Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Cuyahoga River, Cleveland, OH",
  "action": "Notice of inquiry, request for comments.",
  "topics": [],
  "volume": 91,
  "pdf_url": "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-28/pdf/2026-15197.pdf",
  "abstract": "The Coast Guard is seeking information and comments on a proposed change to the operating regulation for all movable bridges over the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, OH. The Cuyahoga River Harbor Safety Committee raised concerns to the Coast Guard regarding the radio frequency of the movable bridges and its interference with distress calls on VHF-FM Marine Channel 16 on 156.800 Megahertz. Currently, the Coast Guard's proposed solution to these issues would move the hailing channel for the bridges from VHF-FM Marine Channel 16 on 156.800 Megahertz to VHF-FM Marine Channel 9 on 156.450 Megahertz for all movable bridges over the Cuyahoga River. We invite your comments on this Notice of Inquiry.",
  "agencies": [
    "Homeland Security Department",
    "Coast Guard"
  ],
  "citation": "91 FR 47161",
  "end_page": 47162,
  "docket_id": "Docket No. USCG-2025-1063",
  "start_page": 47161,
  "page_length": 2,
  "effective_on": null,
  "published_at": "2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z",
  "cfr_references": [
    {
      "part": "117",
      "title": 33,
      "chapter": null,
      "citation_url": null
    }
  ],
  "primary_agency": "Homeland Security Department",
  "document_number": "2026-15197",
  "comments_close_on": "2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z",
  "regulation_id_numbers": [
    "1625-AA09"
  ]
}

{
  "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/28/2026-15204/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-12-month-finding-on-a-petition-to-list-the-smalltail",
  "kind": "Proposed Rule",
  "title": "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Finding on a Petition To List the Smalltail Shark (Carcharhinus porosus) as Threatened or Endangered Under the Endangered Species Act",
  "action": "Notice of 12-month finding and availability of a status review.",
  "topics": [],
  "volume": 91,
  "pdf_url": "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-28/pdf/2026-15204.pdf",
  "abstract": "We, NMFS, have completed a comprehensive status review for the smalltail shark (Carcharhinus porosus) in response to a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity to list the species. After reviewing the best scientific and commercial data available, including the Status Review Report, we have determined that listing the smalltail shark as a threatened or endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is not warranted.",
  "agencies": [
    "Commerce Department",
    "National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration"
  ],
  "citation": "91 FR 47193",
  "end_page": 47211,
  "docket_id": "Docket No. 260722-0176",
  "start_page": 47193,
  "page_length": 19,
  "effective_on": null,
  "published_at": "2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z",
  "cfr_references": [
    {
      "part": "223",
      "title": 50,
      "chapter": null,
      "citation_url": null
    }
  ],
  "primary_agency": "Commerce Department",
  "document_number": "2026-15204",
  "comments_close_on": null,
  "regulation_id_numbers": []
}

{
  "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/28/2026-15206/takes-of-marine-mammals-incidental-to-specified-activities-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to-us",
  "kind": "Rule",
  "title": "Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to U.S. Navy Operations of Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System Low Frequency Active Sonar in the Western and Central North Pacific Ocean and Eastern Indian Ocean",
  "action": "Final rule; notification of issuance of Letter of Authorization.",
  "topics": [
    "Administrative practice and procedure",
    "Endangered and threatened species",
    "Fish",
    "Fisheries",
    "Marine mammals",
    "Penalties",
    "Reporting and recordkeeping requirements",
    "Transportation",
    "Wildlife"
  ],
  "volume": 91,
  "pdf_url": "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-28/pdf/2026-15206.pdf",
  "abstract": "NMFS, upon request from the U.S. Department of the Navy (Navy), issues these regulations pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) to govern the taking of marine mammals incidental to training and testing activities using Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System (SURTASS) Low Frequency Active (LFA) sonar systems in the western and central North Pacific and eastern Indian oceans over the course of 7 years from August 2026 through August 2033. These regulations allow for the issuance of a letter of authorization (LOA) for the incidental take of marine mammals during specified activities and timeframes, prescribe the permissible methods of taking and other means of effecting the least practicable adverse impact on marine mammal species and their habitat, and establish requirements pertaining to the monitoring and reporting of such taking. The Navy's activities are considered military readiness activities pursuant to the MMPA, as amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (2004 NDAA) and the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2019 (2019 NDAA).",
  "agencies": [
    "Commerce Department",
    "National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration"
  ],
  "citation": "91 FR 47664",
  "end_page": 47711,
  "docket_id": "Docket No. 260723-0177",
  "start_page": 47664,
  "page_length": 48,
  "effective_on": "2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z",
  "published_at": "2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z",
  "cfr_references": [
    {
      "part": "218",
      "title": 50,
      "chapter": null,
      "citation_url": null
    }
  ],
  "primary_agency": "Commerce Department",
  "document_number": "2026-15206",
  "comments_close_on": null,
  "regulation_id_numbers": [
    "0648-BN61"
  ]
}

{
  "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/28/2026-15210/rescission-of-outdated-veterans-choice-program-regulations",
  "kind": "Rule",
  "title": "Rescission of Outdated Veterans Choice Program Regulations",
  "action": "Final rule.",
  "topics": [
    "Administrative practice and procedure",
    "Alcohol abuse",
    "Alcoholism",
    "Claims",
    "Day care",
    "Dental health",
    "Drug abuse",
    "Foreign relations",
    "Government contracts",
    "Grant programs-health",
    "Grant programs-veterans",
    "Health care",
    "Health facilities",
    "Health professions",
    "Health records",
    "Homeless",
    "Medical and dental schools",
    "Medical devices",
    "Medical research",
    "Mental health programs",
    "Nursing homes",
    "Philippines",
    "Reporting and recordkeeping requirements",
    "Scholarships and fellowships",
    "Travel and transportation expenses",
    "Veterans"
  ],
  "volume": 91,
  "pdf_url": "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-28/pdf/2026-15210.pdf",
  "abstract": "The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is rescinding obsolete regulations that were previously implemented for the Veterans Choice Program, which has been replaced by the Veterans Community Care Program as of June 6, 2019.",
  "agencies": [
    "Veterans Affairs Department"
  ],
  "citation": "91 FR 47141",
  "end_page": 47143,
  "docket_id": null,
  "start_page": 47141,
  "page_length": 3,
  "effective_on": "2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z",
  "published_at": "2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z",
  "cfr_references": [
    {
      "part": "17",
      "title": 38,
      "chapter": null,
      "citation_url": null
    }
  ],
  "primary_agency": "Veterans Affairs Department",
  "document_number": "2026-15210",
  "comments_close_on": null,
  "regulation_id_numbers": [
    "2900-AS32"
  ]
}

{
  "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/28/2026-15211/energy-conservation-program-procedures-interpretations-and-policies-for-consideration-of-new-or",
  "kind": "Proposed Rule",
  "title": "Energy Conservation Program: Procedures, Interpretations, and Policies for Consideration of New or Revised Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedures for Consumer Products and Certain Commercial/Industrial Equipment; Extension of Public Comment Period",
  "action": "Notice of proposed rulemaking; extension of public comment period.",
  "topics": [],
  "volume": 91,
  "pdf_url": "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-28/pdf/2026-15211.pdf",
  "abstract": "On July 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy (\"DOE\") published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (\"NOPR\") and announcement of webinar proposing to update the Department's current rulemaking methodology titled, \"Procedures, Interpretations, and Policies for Consideration of New or Revised Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedures for Consumer Products and Certain Commercial/Industrial Equipment.\" The notice provided an opportunity for submitting written comments by August 6, 2026. On July 13, 2026, DOE received a joint request from multiple trade organizations to extend the public comment period to September 8, 2026. DOE has reviewed this request and is granting a 15-day extension of the public comment period so as to allow public comments to be submitted until August 21, 2026.",
  "agencies": [
    "Energy Department"
  ],
  "citation": "91 FR 47155",
  "end_page": 47156,
  "docket_id": "EERE-2025-BT-STD-0001",
  "start_page": 47155,
  "page_length": 2,
  "effective_on": "2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z",
  "published_at": "2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z",
  "cfr_references": [
    {
      "part": "430",
      "title": 10,
      "chapter": null,
      "citation_url": null
    }
  ],
  "primary_agency": "Energy Department",
  "document_number": "2026-15211",
  "comments_close_on": "2026-08-21T00:00:00.000Z",
  "regulation_id_numbers": [
    "1904-AF72"
  ]
}

{
  "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/28/2026-15212/2026-quarterly-listings-second-quarter-safety-zones-security-zones-and-special-local-regulations",
  "kind": "Rule",
  "title": "2026 Quarterly Listings; Second Quarter; Safety Zones, Security Zones, and Special Local Regulations",
  "action": "Notification of expired temporary rules issued.",
  "topics": [],
  "volume": 91,
  "pdf_url": "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-28/pdf/2026-15212.pdf",
  "abstract": "This document provides notification of substantive rules issued by the Coast Guard that were made temporarily effective but expired before they could be published in the Federal Register. This document lists temporary safety zones, security zones, and special local regulations, all of limited duration and for which timely publication in the Federal Register was not possible. This document also announces notifications of enforcement for existing reoccurring regulations that we issued but were unable to be published before the enforcement period ended.",
  "agencies": [
    "Homeland Security Department",
    "Coast Guard"
  ],
  "citation": "91 FR 47140",
  "end_page": 47141,
  "docket_id": "Docket Number USCG-2026-0050",
  "start_page": 47140,
  "page_length": 2,
  "effective_on": null,
  "published_at": "2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z",
  "cfr_references": [
    {
      "part": "100",
      "title": 33,
      "chapter": null,
      "citation_url": null
    },
    {
      "part": "165",
      "title": 33,
      "chapter": null,
      "citation_url": null
    }
  ],
  "primary_agency": "Homeland Security Department",
  "document_number": "2026-15212",
  "comments_close_on": null,
  "regulation_id_numbers": []
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{
  "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/28/2026-15213/risk-informed-technology-inclusive-regulatory-framework-for-advanced-reactors-correction",
  "kind": "Rule",
  "title": "Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors; Correction",
  "action": "Correcting amendments.",
  "topics": [
    "Intergovernmental relations",
    "Nuclear energy",
    "Nuclear materials",
    "Nuclear power plants and reactors",
    "Penalties",
    "Reporting and recordkeeping requirements",
    "Security measures",
    "Treaties"
  ],
  "volume": 91,
  "pdf_url": "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-28/pdf/2026-15213.pdf",
  "abstract": "The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) published a final rule in the Federal Register on March 30, 2026, to add a risk-informed, performance-based, and technology-inclusive regulatory framework for commercial nuclear plants. The final rule contained an error in the amendatory instruction for the definition, \"Facilities\" in part 75, \"Safeguards On Nuclear Material--Implementation Of Safeguards Agreements Between The United States And The International Atomic Energy Agency.\" This document corrects the final rule by revising the section that contains the error.",
  "agencies": [
    "Nuclear Regulatory Commission"
  ],
  "citation": "91 FR 47128",
  "end_page": 47129,
  "docket_id": "NRC-2019-0062",
  "start_page": 47128,
  "page_length": 2,
  "effective_on": "2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z",
  "published_at": "2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z",
  "cfr_references": [
    {
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      "title": 10,
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      "citation_url": null
    }
  ],
  "primary_agency": "Nuclear Regulatory Commission",
  "document_number": "2026-15213",
  "comments_close_on": null,
  "regulation_id_numbers": [
    "3150-AK31"
  ]
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{
  "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/28/2026-15216/request-for-comment-on-the-extension-of-standard-futures-contracts-to-247-trading-and-on-perpetual",
  "kind": "Proposed Rule",
  "title": "Request for Comment on the Extension of Standard Futures Contracts to 24/7 Trading and on Perpetual Contracts Referencing Physically Delivered or Storable Energy Commodities",
  "action": "Request for comment; extension of comment period.",
  "topics": [],
  "volume": 91,
  "pdf_url": "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-28/pdf/2026-15216.pdf",
  "abstract": "On June 25, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (\"Commission\" or \"CFTC\") published in the Federal Register a request for comment (\"RFC\") titled \"Request for Comment on the Extension of Standard Futures Contracts to 24/7 Trading and on Perpetual Contracts Referencing Physically Delivered or Storable Energy Commodities.\" The comment period for the RFC was set to close on July 27, 2026. The Commission is extending the comment period for this RFC by an additional thirty days. In addition to the questions set forth in the RFC, the Commission is further requesting comment on the self- certified 24/7 oil contract listed by Chicago Mercantile Exchange's (\"CME's\") New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. (\"NYMEX\") on July 8, 2026 and that the Commission stayed on July 9, 2026.",
  "agencies": [
    "Commodity Futures Trading Commission"
  ],
  "citation": "91 FR 47158",
  "end_page": 47160,
  "docket_id": null,
  "start_page": 47158,
  "page_length": 3,
  "effective_on": "2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z",
  "published_at": "2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z",
  "cfr_references": [
    {
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      "title": 17,
      "chapter": null,
      "citation_url": null
    }
  ],
  "primary_agency": "Commodity Futures Trading Commission",
  "document_number": "2026-15216",
  "comments_close_on": "2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z",
  "regulation_id_numbers": [
    "3038-AF75"
  ]
}

{
  "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/28/2026-15227/benzene",
  "kind": "Proposed Rule",
  "title": "Benzene",
  "action": "Proposed rule; reopening of the rulemaking record.",
  "topics": [],
  "volume": 91,
  "pdf_url": "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-28/pdf/2026-15227.pdf",
  "abstract": "OSHA is providing an additional comment period to allow interested persons to comment on OSHA's proposal to revise the Benzene standard. Following consideration of the rulemaking by OSHA's Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH), OSHA is re-opening the record for this rulemaking to provide an additional 30 days for public comment.",
  "agencies": [
    "Labor Department",
    "Occupational Safety and Health Administration"
  ],
  "citation": "91 FR 47160",
  "end_page": 47160,
  "docket_id": "Docket No. OSHA-2025-0023",
  "start_page": 47160,
  "page_length": 1,
  "effective_on": null,
  "published_at": "2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z",
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    },
    {
      "part": "1915",
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    },
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      "part": "1917",
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    },
    {
      "part": "1918",
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      "citation_url": null
    },
    {
      "part": "1926",
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      "citation_url": null
    }
  ],
  "primary_agency": "Labor Department",
  "document_number": "2026-15227",
  "comments_close_on": "2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z",
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