2026 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Model MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by certification test results of a certain common cargo hook beam (CCHB) on the affected helicopters, which revealed that the installed CCHB could result in fuel leakage following a survivable accident. This proposed AD would require modification of the CCHB and fuel system and installation of structural reinforcement. This proposed AD would also prohibit installing a certain CCHB on any helicopter. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing a direct final rule making technical revisions to OPM's Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations to incorporate various statutory amendments. The rule reflects statutory changes making virtually all Federal civilian service and certain honorable active military service qualify for determining FMLA eligibility, making clear that annual and sick leave provided under an authority outside of title 5, United States Code, may be substituted for unpaid FMLA leave, and excluding certain Veterans Health Administration (VHA) employees from title 5 FMLA coverage.

This is notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the Pueblo of Zuni (FEMA-4954- DR), dated October 7, 2026. Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination ("ID") (Order No. 7) of the presiding administrative law judge ("ALJ") finding the sole respondent in this investigationNanomics Biotechnology Co., Ltd. ("Nanomics") of Hangzhou, Zhejiang, Chinain default based on Nanomics's filing of a notice of intent to default. The Commission requests written submissions from the parties, interested government agencies, and other interested persons on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding, under the schedule set forth below.

This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPS) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure procedures (ODPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552a), notice is hereby given that the Farm Credit Administration (FCA or Agency) is amending an existing system of records, FCA-1Employee Attendance, Leave, and Payroll RecordsFCA. The Employee Attendance, Leave, and Payroll RecordsFCA system is used to prepare payroll, meet Government payroll recordkeeping and reporting requirements, prepare reports, and retrieve and supply payroll and leave information as required for Agency needs. The Agency is updating the notice to reflect changes to the categories of individuals and records maintained in the system, as well as to the Policies and Practices for Storage of Records and the Administrative, Technical and Physical Safeguards sections.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552a), notice is hereby given that the Farm Credit Administration (FCA or Agency) is amending an existing system of records, FCA-11Litigation and Administrative Adjudication FilesFCA. The FCA-11Litigation and Administrative Adjudication FilesFCA system is used to track litigation matters and to draft legal opinions and litigation reports. The Agency is updating the notice to reflect changes to the categories of individuals and records source categories for the system, as well as to the Policies and Practices for Storage of Records and the Administrative, Technical and Physical Safeguards sections.

The NCUA Board (Board) is proposing to amend the NCUA's regulations regarding incidental powers to clarify that federal credit unions (FCUs) are not required to seek an advisory opinion from the NCUA's Office of General Counsel before petitioning the Board to engage in an activity that does not fall within an FCU's preapproved incidental powers.

As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Maritime Commission (Commission or FMC) invites comments on the continuing information collections related to ocean common carrier and marine terminal operator agreements and related forms, FMC-150 and FMC-151. This notice announces a renewal of an existing collection and includes updates to the collection based on the increase in number of responses and burden hours for respondents; the transition from use of the Monitoring Report Form (FMC-151) to individualized reporting requirements under the Periodic Reporting Requirements provision; monthly submissions of the global vessel sharing agreements; and a new electronic platform to submit agreement filings, required reports, and other agreement-related collections electronically.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is announcing the issuance of four Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA or Authorization) under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) for new animal products. FDA has issued one EUA for an animal product as requested by Elanco US Inc. for application on or around wounds for the prevention of infestations caused by New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax; NWS) larvae (myiasis) in sheep, cattle, goats, swine, camelids, and the following captive and captured wildlife species: cervids, American bison, bighorn sheep, and Sonoran pronghorn. FDA has issued one EUA for an animal product as requested by Zoetis Inc. for the treatment of infestations caused by NWS (myiasis) in dogs and puppies. FDA has issued one EUA for an animal product as requested by Bimeda Animal Health Ltd. for the prevention of infestations caused by NWS (myiasis) in cattle. FDA has issued one EUA for an animal product as requested by Sergeant's Pet Care Products LLC for the treatment and prevention of infestations caused by NWS (myiasis) in dogs, puppies, cats and kittens 2 pounds of body weight or greater and 4 weeks of age and older. The Authorizations contain, among other things, conditions on the emergency use of the authorized products. The Authorizations follow the August 18, 2025, determination by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) that there is a significant potential for a public health emergency that has a significant potential to affect national security or the health and security of U.S. citizens living abroad and that involves NWS. On the basis of such determination, the Secretary of HHS declared on August 18, 2025, that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of animal drugs to treat or prevent NWS myiasis in animals. The Authorizations, which include an explanation of the reasons for issuance, are reprinted in this document.

NMFS is transferring 15 metric tons (mt) of Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) quota from the Reserve category to the Angling category large school/small medium subquota. This transfer results in an adjusted Angling category large school/small medium subquota of 188.4 mt and an adjusted Reserve category quota of 27 mt. This action is intended to provide further harvest opportunities for Angling category fishermen, based on consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments and applies to HMS Angling and HMS Charter/Headboat permitted vessels when fishing recreationally for BFT.

The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) publishes this document to implement the vacatur of the interim final rule published March 24, 2026 (Interim Final Rule). Except for certain minor or technical changes that were part of the Interim Final Rule but were not vacated, this document reinstates the wording of the affected regulations as they appeared before the Interim Final Rule took effect.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is requesting the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB's) extension of the information collection titled "Consumer Response Company Response Survey" approved under OMB Control Number 3170-0069.

In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on three currently approved information collections, Mandatory Reliability Standards within Interconnection Reliability Operations and Coordination (IRO); (1) FERC-725Z (OMB#1902-0276) (RD26-1-000) _IRO-010-6 Reliability Coordinator Data and information Specification and Collection, Modeling, Data, and Analysis (MOD); (2) FERC-725L (OMB#1902-0261) (RD26-2-000)_MOD-032-2_MOD-033-3_MOD-026-2 Data for Power System Modeling and Analysis, Bulk-Power System Transmission Operations (TOP); (3) FERC-725A (OMB#1902-0244) (RD26-3-000)_TOP-003-8 Transmission Operator and Balancing Authority Data and Information Specification and Collection. There are anticipated changes in the reporting requirements for this information collection for each of the eight standards. This order was published for 60-day notice period on December 18, 2025, and received no comments.

NMFS has received a request from the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) for authorization to take small numbers of marine mammals incidental to Russian River Estuary management activities in Sonoma County, California over the course of five years from the date of issuance. Pursuant to regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is announcing receipt of the SCWA's request for the development and implementation of regulations governing the incidental taking of marine mammals. NMFS invites the public to provide information, suggestions, and comments on the SCWA's application and request.

The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission's consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given that the two (2) meetings of the Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Advisory Panel to the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities will be held by videoconference.

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given that 51 meetings of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts will be held by teleconference or videoconference.

Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-108, notice is hereby given that the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), a component within the United States Department of Justice (DOJ or Department), proposes to develop a new system of records notice titled "Fraud and Abuse Prevention Program Records," and numbered JUSTICE/EOIR-006. This system of records assists the EOIR Fraud and Abuse Prevention Program (Fraud Program) in receiving, tracking, and managing complaints of suspected immigration fraud, abuse, and unauthorized practice of immigration law, and in referring complaints to Federal, state, and local law enforcement and disciplinary authorities when appropriate. Fraud Program records were previously included within a different system of records, JUSTICE/EOIR-001. See 69 FR 16179 (May 11, 2004). However, JUSTICE/EOIR-001 was recently modified and now only partially covers Fraud Program records. See JUSTICE/EOIR-001, Adjudication and Appeal Records of the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge and Board of Immigration Appeals, 90 FR 42265 (Aug. 29, 2025). Accordingly, EOIR proposes to establish a new system of records encompassing all Fraud Program records.

The U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) is issuing this final rule to update the name of an existing departmental component that was previously designated for purposes of the one-year post- employment conflict of interest restriction for senior employees.