❌CPSC Withdraws Proposed Rules
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission or CPSC) is formally withdrawing certain notices of proposed rulemaking issued between October 2009 and July 2024. The Commission does not intend to issue final rules with respect to these proposals. If the Commission decides to pursue future regulatory action in any of these areas, it will issue a new proposed rule.
Learn More✈️FAA Proposes Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Canada BD-500 Aircraft
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD- 500-1A11 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by the discovery on the production line that the electrical system harnesses in lavatory A had reduced bend radii, were not properly secured, and did not meet the requirement for clearance from an oxygen supply line. This proposed AD would require an inspection of the sleeve and electrical harness for chafing damage and incorrect installation, and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More📄Overview of DoD's Information Collection Compliance Requirements
The DoD has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Learn More🤖RFI on AI Regulations and Business Innovation Impacts
The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) requests input from all interested parties in identifying existing Federal statutes, regulations, agency rules, guidance, forms, and administrative processes that unnecessarily hinder the development, deployment, and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies within the United States. Through this Request for Information (RFI), OSTP is seeking input from the public, including private sector organizations, industry groups, academia, state, local, and tribal governments, and any other interested parties, on priorities for such regulatory reform or other agency action necessary to promote AI innovation and adoption.
Learn More🎓Proposed Priority on Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness
The Secretary proposes one additional priority and related definitions for use in currently authorized discretionary grant programs or programs that may be authorized in the future. The Secretary may choose to use the entire priority for a grant program or a particular competition or use one or more of the priority's component parts. This priority and definitions augment the initial set of three Secretary's Supplemental Priorities on Evidence-Based Literacy, Educational Choice, and Returning Education to the States published as final priorities on September 9, 2025 (90 FR 43514), the Secretary's Supplemental Priority on Artificial Intelligence published as a proposed priority on July 21, 2025 (90 FR 34203), and the Secretary's Supplemental Priority on Promoting Patriotic Education published as a proposed priority on September 17, 2025 (90 FR 44788). In addition, this priority complements the additional Secretary's Supplemental Priority and Definitions on Meaningful Learning Opportunities published as a proposed priority elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register.
Learn More⚛️NRC Issues Revision 7 on Emergency Response for Nuclear Reactors
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing Revision 7 to Regulatory Guide (RG) RG-1.101, "Emergency Response Planning and Preparedness for Nuclear Power Reactors." This revision updates the list of NRC-developed and NRC-endorsed guidance documents acceptable to meet the regulatory requirements for emergency response planning and preparedness. This revision also provides generic guidance for maintaining regulatory compliance for alert and notification systems (ANS) when making significant design changes, as well as provides guidance on a method to justify a 24-month frequency for emergency plan reviews.
Learn More🏠IRS Notice on Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the IRS is inviting comments on the information collection request outlined in this notice.
Learn More🚢Notice on Foreign-Built Vessel Use in U.S. Coastwise Trade
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by MARAD, is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.- built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
Learn More📜Federal Trade Commission's Semiannual Regulatory Agenda Summary
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) is publishing its semiannual regulatory agenda in accordance with section 22(d)(1) of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. 57b-3(d)(1) and the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601 to 612, as amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act.
Learn More📉Nasdaq BX Proposes Lowering Options Regulatory Fee for 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission announces Nasdaq BX’s proposal to lower the Options Regulatory Fee from $0.0008 to $0.0003 per contract effective October 1, 2025. The measure aims to ensure that regulatory revenue does not exceed the costs associated with overseeing options trading, while providing lower costs for participants in the options market.
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