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May 15 2026

Open for Comment: Accessible Emergency Information, and Apparatus Requirements for Emergency Information and Video Description: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010

Federal Communications Commission — In this document, the Commission proposes to revise the Audible Crawl Rule, which requires video programming providers and distributors to make non-textual visual emergency information provided during non-newscast programming accessible via a secondary audio stream. The revised rule would provide that the accessibility requirement is met if a textual crawl provides emergency information duplicative of or equivalent to non-textual visual emergency information, so long as the textual crawl is also conveyed aurally. (45 days remaining)

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May 15 2026

Open for Comment: Airworthiness Directives; Stemme GmbH Gliders

Transportation Department — The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Stemme GmbH (Stemme) Model Stemme S 12 gliders. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of fuel leaking around certain copper sealing rings within the fuel system. This proposed AD would require repetitive visual checks of the fuel system for fuel leakage, and replacement of the affected copper sealing ring. This proposed AD would also prohibit the installation of affected parts. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. (45 days remaining)

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May 15 2026

Open for Comment: Certification of Signal Employees

Transportation Department — This document responds to petitions for reconsideration of FRA's May 21, 2024 final rule addressing the Certification of Signal Employees. Based on FRA's review and analysis of the issues raised in the petitions for reconsideration, this document proposes to rescind the final rule. (60 days remaining)

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May 15 2026

Open for Comment: Certification of Dispatchers

Transportation Department — This document responds to petitions for reconsideration of FRA's May 21, 2024 final rule addressing the Certification of Dispatchers. Based on FRA's review and analysis of the issues raised in the petitions for reconsideration, this document proposes to rescind the final rule. (60 days remaining)

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May 15 2026

Open for Comment: Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

Transportation Department — The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350D, EC130B4, and EC130T2 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of an incorrectly installed engine flange on the main gear box (MGB) engine coupling. This proposed AD would require inspecting the MGB engine coupling for correct installation and, depending on the results, corrective actions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. (45 days remaining)

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May 15 2026

Open for Comment: Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. Airplanes

Transportation Department — The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. (DAI) Model DA20-C1 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of a certain emergency locator transmitter (ELT) not activating due to a missing jumper wire. This proposed AD would require a continuity inspection of the D-sub connector of the Artex ELT 1000 and, if necessary, corrective actions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. (45 days remaining)

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May 15 2026

Open for Comment: Special Local Regulation; Marine Events Within the USCG East District

Homeland Security Department — The Coast Guard is proposing to amend its special local regulations (SLR) for marine events within the USCG East District by adding SLRs for three recurring events located in the Virginia Captain of the Port Zone. This Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) would provide for the safety of life on the navigable waters of the York River, the East River, and the Elizabeth River Western Branch during high speed boat races which are typically held on each of those rivers annually. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking. (5 days remaining)

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May 15 2026

Open for Comment: Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program

Federal Communications Commission — The Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) issues a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to cease recognition of test labs, Testing Certification Bodies (TCBs), and laboratory accreditation bodies in non-MRA or trade agreement participants (i.e., non-Reciprocal Territories). The Commission also seeks comment on modernizing data analytics capabilities, and explores additional measures to protect intellectual property and national security. (60 days remaining)

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May 15 2026

Open for Comment: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes

Transportation Department — The FAA is revising a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would have applied to certain Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. (Pilatus) Model PC-12 airplanes. This action revises the NPRM by changing the applicability. The FAA is proposing this airworthiness directive (AD) to address the unsafe condition on these products. Since these actions would impose an additional burden over those in the NPRM for different airplanes, the FAA is requesting comments on this SNPRM. (45 days remaining)

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May 15 2026

Open for Comment: Auction of FM Broadcast Construction Permits Scheduled for February 2, 2027; Comment Sought on Competitive Bidding Procedures for Auction 114

Federal Communications Commission — In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (the Commission or FCC) announces an auction of certain FM broadcast construction permits. The Office of Economics and Analytics (OEA) and the Media Bureau (MB) seek comment on minimum opening bid amounts and the procedures to be used for this auction, which is designated as Auction 114. (40 days remaining)

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May 15 2026

Open for Comment: Request for Information on Modified Organisms Subject to the Plant Protection Act

Agriculture Department — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proffers this Request for Information (RFI) to solicit the public's input on regulatory considerations related to the review of modified organisms subject to the Plant Protection Act. The information provided will help identify factors for potential risk-based deregulation and could inform future rulemaking; input might also offer non-regulatory solutions. (31 days remaining)

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May 14 2026

Open for Comment: Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Omnibus Management Flexibility Amendment to New England Fishery Management Council Fishery Management Plans

Commerce Department — NMFS announces that the New England Fishery Management Council (Council) has transmitted the Omnibus Management Flexibility Amendment to the New England Fishery Management Council Fishery Management Plans (FMP) to the Secretary of Commerce for review. If approved, the Amendment would allow for increased management flexibility and consistency across all the Council's FMPs. The intended effect of the Amendment is to modify certain administrative measures across all the Council's FMPs. This notice is intended to alert the public to this action and provide an opportunity for comment. (59 days remaining)

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May 14 2026

Open for Comment: Alaska: Tentative Determination on Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program

Environmental Protection Agency — The State of Alaska (Alaska or the State) has applied to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA or the Agency) for final authorization of its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended (RCRA). The EPA has reviewed Alaska's application and made a tentative determination that Alaska's hazardous waste program satisfies all requirements for final authorization. Thus, the EPA expects to grant final authorization for the State to operate its program subject to the limitations on its authority retained by the EPA in accordance with RCRA, including the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984 (HSWA). If the EPA issues a final approval of Alaska's hazardous waste program, Alaska's program will operate in lieu of the Federal hazardous waste program. The EPA will retain jurisdiction and authority to implement RCRA in Indian country and areas of exclusive Federal jurisdiction in Alaska. Alaska's application for final authorization is available for public review and comment until July 2, 2026. If sufficient public interest is demonstrated, the EPA will hold a public hearing on the application June 25, 2026. The EPA intends to publish a final determination in the Federal Register within 90 days of this tentative determination. (49 days remaining)

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May 14 2026

Open for Comment: Determination of Attainment by the Attainment Date and Clean Data Determination for the 2012 Annual Fine Particulate Standard; Plumas County, California

Environmental Protection Agency — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to determine that the Portola nonattainment area in Plumas County, California, attained the 2012 annual fine particulate matter ("PM<INF>2.5</INF>") national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS or "standard") by the December 31, 2025 "Serious" area attainment date. This proposed determination is based on ambient air quality monitoring data from 2023 through 2025. We are also proposing to make a clean data determination (CDD) based on the 2023 through 2025 data. If we finalize this CDD, certain Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements that apply to the Portola nonattainment area will be suspended for so long as the area continues to meet the 2012 annual PM<INF>2.5</INF> NAAQS. The area would remain designated nonattainment for the 2012 annual PM<INF>2.5</INF> NAAQS, unless and until the State submits, and EPA approves, a redesignation request and maintenance plan for the area. We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action. (32 days remaining)

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May 14 2026

Open for Comment: Amendment of Class D Airspace and Class E Airspace Over Westfield, MA

Transportation Department — This action proposes to amend Class D and Class E airspace over Westfield, MA. This action would update the airport name and geographic coordinates in both the Westfield, MA Class D and Class E airspace legal descriptions. This action would also replace "Airport/ Facility Directory" in the Class D airspace legal description with "Chart Supplement" to comply with current FAA guidance. This action would also remove the exclusions of adjacent Class E airspace areas from the Westfield, MA Class E airspace legal description to comply with current FAA guidance. (45 days remaining)

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May 13 2026

Open for Comment: Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes

Transportation Department — The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. (Pilatus) Model PC-24 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that a solid-state relay (SSR) used in the left-hand (LH) windshield heating system may allow reverse current flow when in the OFF position. This proposed AD would require modification of the airplane and replacement of the affected SSR with a serviceable part. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. (45 days remaining)

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May 13 2026

Open for Comment: Rulemaking Procedures

Federal Maritime Commission — The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or the Commission) is proposing to revise its rulemaking procedures. The changes would: consolidate informal rulemaking and rulemaking petition requirements into subpart D, clarify ambiguities, remove unnecessary, overly restrictive requirements (such as ex parte requirements), and allow for the FMC to integrate its rulemaking procedures into the Executive Order 12866 centralized regulatory review process, as directed by Executive Order 14215. This proposal would also make conforming changes associated with the FMC's transition to eRulemaking. The FMC invites public comment on all aspects of this proposed rule. (29 days remaining)

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May 13 2026

Open for Comment: Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays in the USCG East District

Homeland Security Department — The Coast Guard is proposing to amend its safety zones for fireworks displays in the USCG East District by adding safety zones for three recurring events and amending one recurring event located in the Virginia Captain of the Port Zone. This Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) would provide for the safety of life on the navigable waters at the confluence of the James River and the Appomattox River, on the Hampton River, on the East River, and on the Elizabeth River at Town Point Reach during firework displays which are typically held on each of those rivers annually. (4 days remaining)

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May 13 2026

Open for Comment: Excepted Fertility Benefits

Treasury Department — This document contains proposed rules that would amend the regulations regarding excepted benefits under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Internal Revenue Code, and the Public Health Service Act to establish certain fertility benefits as a new category of limited excepted benefits. Excepted benefits are generally exempt from the market requirements that were added to those laws by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the No Surprises Act, and certain other Federal laws specifically related to group health plans and group and individual health insurance coverage. (60 days remaining)

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May 13 2026

Open for Comment: Begin Actual Construction in the New Source Review (NSR) Preconstruction Permitting Program

Environmental Protection Agency — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing revisions to the New Source Review (NSR) air permitting regulations. These regulatory revisions would distinguish between construction of a stationary source and construction of non-emitting components or structures, while clarifying and codifying that the latter can occur before an owner or operator obtains an NSR air permit for a new major stationary source or major modification of an existing major stationary source. The revisions will update the definition of "begin actual construction" and add a definition of "pollutant-emitting activities" in the Federal NSR regulations for both Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR) and Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD); revise the definition of "begin construction" and "commence construction" in the Federal minor NSR regulations applicable in Indian country; and address the applicability procedures for "begin actual construction" in the NNSR regulations. (45 days remaining)