NMFS issues regulations to implement Amendment 4 to the Puerto Rico Fishery Management Plan (Puerto Rico FMP), as prepared and submitted by the Caribbean Fishery Management Council (Council). This final rule reclassifies the rainbow runner from a reef fish to a pelagic fish under the Puerto Rico FMP and implements management measures for rainbow runner based on the pelagic fish classification, including sector annual catch targets (ACTs) and accountability measures (AMs). The existing sector-specific annual catch limits (ACLs) for rainbow runner will be retained after the reclassification. The purpose of this final rule and Amendment 4 is to ensure that rainbow runner is managed consistent with its life history characteristics, fishing patterns, and with the Council's management of other pelagic species.
Oct 3, 2026
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FMCSA amends its emergency declaration regulations to revise from 14 days to 30 days the length of the relief automatically triggered subsequent to a regional declaration of emergency by a Governor of a State, the Governor's authorized representative, or FMCSA. This action is in response to several petitions for reconsideration received after publication of a final rule in October 2023.
Oct 3, 2026
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The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) on the waters of the Allegheny River from mile marker 20.5 to mile marker 21 in Creighton, PA. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters from potential hazards during a paddle boat race on October 10, 2026. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh or their designated representative.
Oct 3, 2026
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GSA is proposing to amend the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) part 541 which outlines procedures and guidance for the procurement of utility services. GSA guidance does not apply to agencies using their special authorities listed in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) section 41.103(a)(2) and (3). This proposed rule would align the GSAR with the FAR Council's proposed rule for FAR part 41.
Oct 3, 2026
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Notice is given that the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") is considering whether to issue an order designating holding a charter as a Chartered Financial Analyst ("CFA") in good standing as qualifying natural persons for accredited investor status.
Oct 3, 2026
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This final rule implements the Global Benchmark for Efficient Drug Pricing Model (GLOBE Model), a new mandatory Medicare payment model under section 1115A of the Social Security Act. The GLOBE Model will test whether a payment model that uses an alternative method for calculating Medicare Part B drug inflation rebate amounts for certain separately payable Medicare Part B drugs and biological products reduces costs for Original Medicare (OM) beneficiaries and the Medicare program while preserving quality of care. The term OM has the same meaning as Medicare fee-for-service and the traditional Medicare program.
Oct 2, 2026
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This document contains proposed regulations regarding the nonrefundable Federal tax credit for qualified contributions to scholarship granting organizations to fund qualified elementary and secondary school education scholarships. The proposed regulations would affect taxpayers who make such qualified contributions, States that elect to participate by certifying organizations as scholarship granting organizations, and the organizations that have been certified as scholarship granting organizations by one or more electing States. This document also provides notice of a public hearing on the proposed regulations.
Oct 2, 2026
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and OMB regulations, OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA invite the public to comment on an extension concerning presolicitation notice and response. OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA invite comments on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of Federal Government acquisitions, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. OMB has approved this information collection for use through January 31, 2027. OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA propose that OMB extend its approval for use for three additional years beyond the current expiration date.
Oct 2, 2026
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The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is amending its rules concerning the circumstances under which a quorum of the Commission is present. The amendments are designed to promote flexibility and finality of agency rulemaking.
Oct 2, 2026
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The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) has adopted final amendments to Regulations Y, LL, and YY to enhance the transparency and public accountability of the Board's stress testing framework. The Board is also finalizing amendments to the Policy Statement on the Scenario Design Framework for Stress Testing and the Stress Testing Policy Statement. The Board is also announcing that it is finalizing models for the 2027 stress test and proposing for public input additional changes to the stress test models for the 2027 stress test. Finally, the Board is finalizing changes to the stress test data collection (FR Y-14A/Q/M).
Oct 2, 2026
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The Board is adopting a final rule to amend the calculation of the Board's stress capital buffer requirement applicable to certain large bank holding companies, savings and loan holding companies, U.S. intermediate holding companies of foreign banking organizations, and nonbank financial companies supervised by the Board to reduce the volatility of the stress capital buffer requirement. The final rule uses the average of the maximum common equity tier 1 capital ratio declines projected in each of the Board's prior two annual supervisory stress tests to inform a firm's stress capital buffer requirement. The final rule also extends the annual effective date of the stress capital buffer requirement by one quarter, to January 1, to provide additional time for firms to comply with the requirement. In addition, the Board is adopting changes to the FR Y-14A/Q/M reports to collect additional net income data that would improve the accuracy of the stress capital buffer requirement calculation. The final rule also amends the Stress Testing Policy Statement to remove the phase-in of highly material supervisory model changes.
Oct 2, 2026
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The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) invites public input on proposed model changes for the Board's 2027 supervisory stress test, and invites comment on proposed changes to the FR Y-14A/Q/M reports that would facilitate future model development and improve the risk capture of the stress test.
Oct 2, 2026
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NMFS is implementing annual harvest specifications and management measures for the northern subpopulation of Pacific sardine (hereafter, Pacific sardine), for the fishing year from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This rule prohibits most directed commercial fishing for Pacific sardine off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. Pacific sardine harvest is allowed for use only as live bait, in minor directed fisheries, as incidental catch in other fisheries, or as authorized under exempted fishing permits (EFPs). The incidental harvest of Pacific sardine will be limited to 20 percent by weight of all fish per trip when caught with other stocks managed under the Coastal Pelagic Species (CPS) Fishery Management Plan (FMP), or up to 2 metric tons (mt) per trip when caught with non-CPS stocks. The harvest specifications for 2026-2027 include an overfishing limit (OFL) of 4,645 mt, an acceptable biological catch (ABC) of 3,613 mt, an annual catch limit (ACL) of 2,200 mt, and an annual catch target (ACT) of 2,100 mt. This final rule is intended to conserve, manage, and rebuild the Pacific sardine stock off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California.
Oct 2, 2026
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This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of phosphatidylcholine (CAS Reg. No. 97281- 47-5) when used as an inert ingredient (adjuvant/carrier) in pesticide contraceptive formulations applied to cervid, porcine, raccoon, and bovine. Compliance Services International on behalf of SpayVac-for- Wildlife, Inc., submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of phosphatidylcholine, when used in accordance with the terms of that exemption.
Oct 2, 2026
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This action proposes to amend Class D airspace for Maxwell Air Force Base (AFB), Montgomery, AL, by making administrative updates. It also proposes to amend Class E airspace from 700 feet by expanding it by 0.5 NM from a 7-mile to a 7.5-mile radius around Maxwell AFB to contain IFR departures, along with making administrative changes. Finally, it proposes to revoke Class E airspace from the surface around Maxwell AFB, as the airport no longer meets the qualifications for Class E surface area airspace. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area.
Oct 2, 2026
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