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Reciprocal Deposits: Implementing the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is amending its brokered deposit regulations to conform with recent changes to section 29 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act made by section 902 of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act related to reciprocal deposits, which took effect on July 11, 2026. The FDIC is also providing certain clarifications regarding the reciprocal deposit framework to facilitate and simplify compliance. The FDIC invites public comment on this interim final rule.

Sep 1, 2026 · 1 min read

Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 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 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.

Sep 1, 2026 · 1 min read

Unsafe or Unsound Practices, Matters Requiring Attention

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) are adopting a final rule to define the term "unsafe or unsound practice" for purposes of section 8 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and to revise the supervisory framework for the issuance of matters requiring attention and other supervisory communications.

Sep 1, 2026 · 1 min read

Violations of Laws or Regulations

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) proposes to revise the supervisory framework for the issuance of matters requiring attention (MRAs) in response to violations of laws or regulations and for addressing violations for which the OCC does not take an enforcement action or issue an MRA.

Sep 1, 2026 · 1 min read

Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube From the People's Republic of China, Mexico, the Republic of Korea, and the Republic of Türkiye: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders and Countervailing Duty Order

As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) orders and countervailing duty (CVD) order on light-walled rectangular pipe and tube (light- walled pipe and tube) from the People's Republic of China (China) (AD/ CVD), Mexico (AD), the Republic of Korea (Korea) (AD) and the Republic of T[uuml]rkiye (T[uuml]rkiye) (AD) would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping, countervailable subsidies, and material injury to an industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing a notice of continuation of these AD and CVD orders.

Sep 1, 2026 · 1 min read

Petition for Exemption and Other Relief

On July 23, 2026, JetBlue Airways Corporation (JetBlue) and Spirit Airlines, LLC (Spirit) (together, the carriers) petitioned the Department of Transportation (the Department) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for an exemption from the prohibition on selling or purchasing Operating Authorizations (slots) at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA). The carriers requested the exemption to allow them to consummate a transaction in which Spirit would sell 22 slots to JetBlue.

Aug 29, 2026 · 1 min read

Permitting Use of Computer-Based, Three-Dimensional Simulation for Periodic Refresher Training on Brake Systems

This rule permits railroads to use a simulation that is instructor-led, computer-based, and three-dimensional (3D) to satisfy the hands-on portion of periodic refresher training under FRA's brake system training requirements, consistent with waivers FRA has granted to date. This computer-based 3D simulation training can provide employees with randomized scenarios that may not be readily available for hands-on training and facilitate real-time feedback on performance of duties.

Aug 29, 2026 · 1 min read

Miscellaneous Amendments to FRA's Accident Reporting Regulations

This rule makes miscellaneous amendments to FRA's accident reporting regulations. Specifically, these amendments promote submitting documents to FRA electronically, eliminate redundant regulations, and allow railroads with additional time to complete certain forms.

Aug 29, 2026 · 1 min read

Retiring Form FRA F 6180.107 and Form FRA F 6180.150

This rule retires Form FRA F 6180.107, "Alternative Record for Illnesses Claimed to be Work-Related" (Form 6180.107), and Form FRA F 6180.150, "Highway User Injury Inquiry Form" (Form 6180.150). This rule also changes the record retention period required under FRA's accident reporting regulations and makes other technical corrections.

Aug 29, 2026 · 1 min read

Repealing Outdated Railroad Workplace Safety Requirements and Making Other Improvements

This rule repeals several roadway workplace safety requirements that have become obsolete. In addition, FRA establishes a new special approval procedure to enable regulated entities, after public notice and FRA approval, to utilize an alternative approach to bridge worker safety that provides for an equivalent or better level of safety. Also, this rule clarifies that the required training for operators of roadway maintenance machines equipped with a crane includes specific aspects such as maintaining vertical clearance.

Aug 29, 2026 · 1 min read