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The US Department of Commerce is proposing to simplify its regulations on lobbying by removing redundant and outdated provisions, aiming to reduce regulatory complexity and improve administrative efficiency.
The Department of Commerce has removed unnecessary regulations related to its official seal, aiming to reduce regulatory complexity and eliminate clutter from the Code of Federal Regulations.
The US Department of Commerce is updating its rules to simplify the use of penalty mail in locating and recovering missing children, removing outdated and overly prescriptive sections to improve efficiency and clarity.
The US Department of Commerce is eliminating a voluntary labeling program for household appliances and equipment, replacing it with the Appliance Labeling Rule, which requires manufacturers to attach EnergyGuide labels to their products to promote energy conservation and consumer comparison.
The Department of Commerce is amending its regulations to remove redundant provisions, aiming to simplify data collection, reduce complexity, and enhance clarity for the public, as part of its efforts to improve the efficiency of its services.
The Department of Commerce is updating its regulations governing the handling and settlement of claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act to promote accuracy and clarity, and to ensure statutory compliance and efficiency.
The Department of Commerce is requesting public comment on its proposed and ongoing information collections, which will help assess the impact of these requirements and reduce the public's reporting burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of Commerce is requesting public comment on its information collection activities, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, to assess the impact on the public and minimize reporting burdens before submitting the collections to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval.
The Department of Commerce is seeking public comment on proposed and ongoing information collections related to foreign direct investment, with a 60-day review period before submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Iwis Drive Systems, LLC has submitted a notification to the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 72 authority in Whitestown, Indiana, to initiate production of customized parts and drive system components. The proposed activity is subject to review and approval by the FTZ 72 committee.
Eastman Chemical Company has submitted a notification to the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone Board to establish a production facility for paraxylene derivative products in Foreign-Trade Zone 204, located in Kingsport, Tennessee.
The U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission have determined that revoking antidumping and countervailing duty orders on these products would likely lead to continued dumping and subsidies, causing injury to the U.S. industry, so the orders will continue
The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to continue the antidumping duty order on silicon metal from Russia due to concerns that revoking the order would lead to continued dumping and harm to the U.S. industry.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded its review of Taiwanese stainless steel sheet and strip in coils sold in the U.S. market, finding that the imports were sold at a price lower than their normal value during the review period, and that one company, Yieh United Steel Company, did not make any shipments to the U.S. during this time.
The Department of Commerce is requesting public comment on a proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, to assess the impact on its reporting burden and submit it to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
The Bureau of Industry and Security is changing its policy for exporting certain semiconductors, including Nvidia H200 chips, to China and Macau, requiring exporters to certify that the products meet specific security and supply requirements.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing updates to the identifying information of one or more entries currently included on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) and Sectoral Sanctions Identifications List (SSI List).
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is extending the compliance dates for its Hazardous Communications Standard, originally set to take effect on January 19, 2026, and July 19, 2027, by four months, with new deadlines of May 19, 2026 and November 19, 2027, respectively.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is seeking public comment on the renewal of two existing information collections, which were previously published in the Federal Register on July 30, 2025, and August 11, 2025, and had a 60-day comment period, but did not receive any comments.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have submitted a joint report to the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, detailing the accounting and capital standards used by the agencies for insured depository institutions, as required by the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
Results of the tender for the reopening of three-year RMB institutional government bonds of HKSAR
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is providing notice of an opportunity for a hearing regarding the compliance of Minnesota's state plan provisions concerning program integrity and fraud, waste, and abuse with Title XIX of the Social Security Act.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will conduct a virtual Tribal consultation on proposed modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule to support coordinated care and individual engagement.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is updating its regulations to allow gas pipeline operators to apply modern risk management principles when addressing safety concerns due to class location changes.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is adopting amendments to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens associated with the safe transportation of hazardous materials, including energy products.
MEMX LLC has filed a proposed rule change to amend its fee schedule concerning options routing fees, which has taken immediate effect.
Cboe Exchange, Inc. has filed a proposed rule change to amend its market data fees, seeking immediate effectiveness.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. has filed a proposed rule change to amend FINRA Rule 4210, replacing day trading margin provisions with intraday margin standards.
Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc. has filed a proposed rule change to amend its fee schedule and reflect adjustments to the FINRA Annual System Processing Fee and Continuing Education Fee.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has granted temporary exemptive relief to a company, pursuant to Section 36(a)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, from certain aspects of Rule 3a71-2(a)(1).
The Bureau of Land Management proposes a non-competitive sale of 2.13 acres of public land in Moffat County, Colorado, to resolve an unauthorized land use issue for $17,000 or more.
The Bureau of Land Management in Colorado plans to file a plat of survey for the management of lands, 30 calendar days from the date of this publication.
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has approved an amendment to the Texas regulatory program, which includes administrative revisions to update, correct, and clarify existing rules.
Tygart LLC has announced the availability of an environmental assessment, providing details on the potential environmental impacts of their operations.
The City of Clarksville, Tennessee, d/b/a Clarksville Natural Gas Utility has filed a notice of application and established an intervention deadline.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection extends import restrictions on certain categories of archaeological material of Italy until January 12, 2031, as originally imposed in Treasury Decision 01-06.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) extends import restrictions on certain categories of archaeological and ethnological material from Morocco until January 14, 2031.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has extended import restrictions on certain archaeological material from Costa Rica through January 15, 2031, amending CBP Decision 21-06.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement published a 60-day notice in the Federal Register on January 8, 2026, with an incorrect docket number, which has been corrected with the correct docket number ICEB-2026-0001-0001.
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is terminating the Temporary Protected Status designation of Somalia, set to expire on March 17, 2026, due to improved country conditions.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to amend Class D airspace and establish Class E airspace at Fort Worth, TX, to accommodate a U.S. Navy request and bring the airspace into compliance with FAA orders.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established a tolerance for permethrin residues in dragon fruit, field corn, sweet corn, and leafy greens, including arugula, garden cress, and upland cress, as requested by the Interregional Research Project No. 4 (IR-4).
The US Environmental Protection Agency establishes tolerances for residues of pyriofenone in various fruits, including apples, berries, and cherries, as requested by ISK Biosciences Corporation under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) convened the 732nd meeting of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS), a committee that provides independent advice on reactor safety.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) implements spectrum allocation decisions from the International Telecommunication Union's World Radiocommunication Conference's 2015 Final Acts, increasing domestic utilization of spectrum in satellite and terrestrial contexts.
The Federal Communications Commission proposes to modify its rules to implement spectrum allocation decisions from the 2019 World Radiocommunication Conference, harmonizing US spectrum allocations with international standards.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to repeal approximately 21 rule provisions and rule parts, totaling 2,927 words, due to their lack of public interest and relevance, as they have expired or are no longer used.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is extending the comment period for the proposed rule on safer, affordable fuel-efficient vehicles for model years 2022 to 2031, from January 20, 2026 to February 4, 2026.
The U.S. International Trade Commission will review part of the final initial determination of a presiding administrative law judge regarding Certain Disposable Vaporizer Devices, soliciting written submissions on issues, remedy, bonding, and public interest.
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) is seeking public comments on whether to review its affirmative determinations regarding antidumping and countervailing duty orders on coated paper from Indonesia, which could impact imports of high-quality print graphics.