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The AHRQ is seeking OMB approval to extend the CAHPS Database for Health Plans for another period, with changes to the current approval, and is now requesting public comment on this proposal
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is seeking OMB approval to extend its information collection project without changes, which involves collecting qualitative feedback on its service delivery, currently with clearance number 0935-0179.
The Office of the Director at the National Institutes of Health has issued an amended notice regarding a meeting, which may involve discussions and decisions by a committee or other governing body, and may be subject to certain rules or regulations, and may be open to the public or restricted to certain individuals or groups.
The Food and Drug Administration is setting the rates for prescription drug user fees for the upcoming fiscal year, following the Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2022, which gave the agency the authority to collect fees for certain applications and approved products.
The FDA is setting fee rates for medical device user fees for fiscal year 2027, which will be in effect from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, and will be determined based on the Medical Device User Fee Amendments of 2022.
The FDA is setting fee rates for domestic and foreign facility reinspections, recall failures, and importer reinspections for fiscal year 2027, as mandated by the Food Safety Modernization Act
The FDA is setting annual fee rates for recognized accreditation bodies and accredited certification bodies participating in its third-party certification program, as well as those applying for direct FDA accreditation, for fiscal year 2027.
The US Food and Drug Administration is setting the fee rates for animal drug applications and products for the fiscal year 2027, as mandated by the Animal Drug User Fee Amendments of 2023, and outlining the payment procedures for these fees.
The Food and Drug Administration is announcing the fee rates and payment procedures for fiscal year 2027 generic new animal drug program user fees, as mandated by the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2023. The FDA is establishing the fee rates for FY 2027, following the amendments to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the fiscal year 2027 rates for establishment and reinspection fees for outsourcing facilities that compound human drugs and register under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The rates include a small business establishment fee of $7,142, a non-small business establishment fee of $22,074, and a reinspection fee of $21,427.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published the fiscal year 2027 rates for fees related to the review of generic drugs, as mandated by the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2022 (GDUFA III). These fees will be used to support the agency's efforts to review and approve generic drug applications.
The US Food and Drug Administration has announced the user fee rates for over-the-counter monograph drugs and related submissions for fiscal year 2027, as mandated by the Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Amendments.
The FDA is setting an annual fee for importers participating in the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program, which is part of the Food Safety Modernization Act, starting August 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the user fee rates for biosimilar biological products for fiscal year 2027, as mandated by the Biosimilar User Fee Amendments of 2022 (BsUFA III). The rates will cover various activities, including development, review, and approval of biosimilar products.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has withdrawn a proposed rule regarding title IV-E administrative costs and eligibility determinations for children in foster care, which was published in the Federal Register on January 31, 2005, and would have affected the Social Security Act's sections 472 and 474.
ACF/OHS plans to award $143,436,162 in grants to select Head Start organizations in Florida, South Carolina, and Puerto Rico that were impacted by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian, to cover necessary expenses related to property damage and increased mental health support.
HRSA is requesting public comment on a proposed data collection project related to the Health Center Program, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and will submit the request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review.
The Office of the Secretary has issued an amended notice regarding a meeting, which replaces the previously announced schedule.
The FDA is extending the comment period for the BHT request, allowing more time for stakeholders to submit data and comments in response to a request from stakeholders to extend the comment period.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released updates to the Master List of items potentially subject to face-to-face encounter and written order prior to delivery and/or prior authorization requirements. These updates also affect the Required Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery List and the Required Prior Authorization List.
The National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (NEMSAC) is scheduling a public meeting, as announced in a recent notice, to discuss important matters related to emergency medical services.
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. has submitted a petition to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, citing Joyson Safety Systems Seat Belt Assemblies. The petition, filed on December 6, 2024, seeks a determination that the noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is proposing to update and reissue a system of records notice related to physiological training, changing its title from 'Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, DOT/FAA 828 Physiological Training System' to 'DOT/FAA 828 Physiological Training Records'.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has superseded Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-02-55, which applies to certain Bell Textron Canada Limited (BTCL) Model 505 helicopters, requiring inspections and corrective actions to address an unsafe condition, and introduces a new design for the vertical stabilizer top end cap assembly.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Safran Helicopter Engines' Model Arriel 2E engines, requiring a revision to maintenance programs to address safety concerns.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW189 helicopters to address reports of cracking on the ejector ducts, requiring repetitive inspections and potential replacement of affected components to ensure safe operation.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to update an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) helicopters, requiring repetitive inspections of certain tail rotor blades for cracks and prohibiting the installation of affected blades unless specific requirements are met.
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public input on its plan to renew an information collection related to the Tanker Security Program (TSP), which evaluates applicant eligibility for the program, and make minor updates to the application form
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel in the United States coastwise trade, with a focus on potential impacts on U.S. vessel builders and coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel in the United States coastwise trade. The proposed vessel would carry no more than twelve passengers for hire.
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel in the United States coastwise trade. The proposed vessel, set forth in a request, may impact U.S. vessel builders and U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel in the U.S. coastwise trade, with a focus on potential impacts on U.S. vessel builders and coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel in the United States coastwise trade, with a focus on potential impacts on U.S. vessel builders and coastwise trade businesses.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bombardier, Inc.'s Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes, requiring inspections and replacements of affected brake control units due to a main landing gear tire burst incident.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus SAS Model A330-841 and Model A330-941 airplanes, requiring repetitive inspections and corrective actions due to reports of crack findings on the sloping rib, in an effort to address an unsafe condition on these aircraft.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing a new airworthiness directive requiring Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes to install a software update to address an engine bleed duct large leak condition, following the issuance of a superseding directive in June 2025.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for MHI RJ Aviation ULC's Regional Jet Series 700, 701, 702, 550, 705, and 900 aircraft, requiring revised maintenance or inspection programs to address safety concerns.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking public comments on an application by Transit Solutions, LLC to exempt motor carriers from using two rear-vision mirrors in their commercial motor vehicles, instead opting for the ClearView E-Mirror camera monitor system (CMS) installed by TSI Video.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to waive certain statutory requirements for commercial space launch and reentry actions, aiming to reduce regulatory burden and streamline the licensing process for applicants.
The Federal Aviation Administration has made available its final environmental assessment and record of decision for drone delivery operations in the United States, following a thorough evaluation of the potential environmental impacts.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking public input on Precision Fireworks LLC's request to be exempt from the hours of service (HOS) rule for commercial motor vehicle drivers, which prohibits driving after the 14th hour following coming on duty.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has withdrawn its January 16, 2026, notice requesting public comment on an application from Charles Machine Works, Inc. (CMW) to renew a five-year exemption from the prohibition on gravity-fed or siphon-fed fuel systems on commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), as the February 19, 2026, final rule addressing 'Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Auxiliary Fuel Tanks' already provided the necessary relief, rendering the exemption unnecessary for CMW and potentially other entities.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive to address a safety concern with certain Airbus A330-200 and A330-300 aircraft, requiring modifications to the flight manual and oxygen system to ensure sufficient oxygen supply during extended operations.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Stemme GmbH Model Stemme S 12 gliders to address a safety concern related to fuel leakage around copper sealing rings in the fuel system.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-12/47E airplanes, requiring operators to incorporate a temporary revision into the pilot's operating handbook to address an engine start issue that can cause avionic system shutdowns.
The US Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has selected a preferred alternative for the Clarke County Water Supply Project, which includes constructing a reservoir with a dam, installing a water pipeline, and relocating a local road, as outlined in the Final Plan-Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Record of Decision (ROD) for the project in Clarke County, Iowa.
The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a notice stating that it prohibits unauthorized entry and introduction of weapons or hazardous materials into the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, in accordance with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
Oswego Hydro Partners, LP has made its Environmental Assessment report publicly available, detailing the environmental impacts of its proposed project.
Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. has submitted a notice requesting a blanket authorization for its pipeline operations, with a deadline for intervention and protest set by the relevant regulatory authorities.
Domtar Paper Company, LLC has submitted a notice to the relevant authorities, requesting permission to amend its license, and is now soliciting public comments, motions to intervene, and protests from interested parties