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Proposed Rule Treasury Department · VERIFIED · FEDERALREGISTER.GOV

Proposed Rule on Employer Contributions to Trump Accounts and Dependent Care Nondiscrimination

The Treasury Department has issued a proposed rule addressing how employers may handle contributions to Trump accounts and the nondiscrimination requirements for dependent care assistance programs.

August 22, 2026
Proposed Rule Environmental Protection Agency · VERIFIED · FEDERALREGISTER.GOV

EPA Proposed Rule Responding to New Hampshire Clean Air Act Section 176A Petition

The EPA has issued a proposed rule to address a petition from New Hampshire under Clean Air Act Section 176A, published on August 24, 2026. The document outlines the agency's intended response and invites public comment.

August 22, 2026
Proposed Rule Transportation Department · VERIFIED · FEDERALREGISTER.GOV

FAA Proposes New AD for Boeing 787‑8 Large Forward Cargo Door Split Frames

The FAA proposes an airworthiness directive requiring inspection of large forward cargo door split frames on certain Boeing 787‑8 airplanes due to potential non‑conforming material. Comments are open as of the August 20, 2026 publication.

August 20, 2026
Proposed Rule Treasury Department · VERIFIED · FEDERALREGISTER.GOV

Treasury Proposes Removing Form 1041-A Reporting for Trusts with Sole Passthrough Entity Charitable Deductions

The Treasury Department proposes to eliminate the Form 1041-A reporting requirement for trusts whose only charitable contribution deduction comes from passthrough entities, and to clarify filing rules for split‑interest trusts.

August 17, 2026
Proposed Rule Transportation Department · VERIFIED · FEDERALREGISTER.GOV

FAA Proposes Revoking Class E Airspace at Diamond "O" Ranch Airport, Santa Elena, TX

The FAA proposes to eliminate the Class E airspace surrounding Diamond "O" Ranch Airport in Santa Elena, Texas, after instrument procedures were canceled and the local radio beacon decommissioned. Comments are invited before the rule is finalized.

August 17, 2026
Proposed Rule Environmental Protection Agency · VERIFIED · FEDERALREGISTER.GOV

EPA Proposes Federal Approval of Virginia SIP Revision to Transfer Permit Authority and Add Public Hearing Procedures

The EPA proposes to approve Virginia's SIP revision that makes parts of Revision D22 federally enforceable, shifts permit‑issuing authority from the State Air Pollution Control Board to VADEQ, and adds public comment procedures for controversial permits.

August 16, 2026
Proposed Rule Transportation Department · VERIFIED · FEDERALREGISTER.GOV

FAA Proposes Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A318‑A321 Series Nose Landing Gear Sliding Tubes

The FAA proposes a new AD requiring inspection and replacement of nose landing gear sliding tubes on numerous Airbus A318‑A321 models due to overheating and cracking, and bans installation of affected parts.

August 16, 2026
Proposed Rule Transportation Department · VERIFIED · FEDERALREGISTER.GOV

FAA Proposes AD to Inspect and Replace Leaking Fuel Low Pressure Shut-Off Valves on Airbus A330 and A340 Models

The FAA has issued a proposed rule requiring repetitive checks for leaks on fuel low pressure shut‑off valves and replacement of faulty parts on specific Airbus A330 and A340 airplanes. Comments are invited before the rule is finalized.

August 16, 2026
Proposed Rule Treasury Department · VERIFIED · FEDERALREGISTER.GOV

Proposed Amendments to OCC and FDIC Community Reinvestment Act Regulations

The OCC and FDIC propose rule changes to sharpen CRA goals, improve grant targeting, lessen burdens on community banks, and clarify CRA consideration procedures. The proposal was published on August 12, 2026 as a Proposed Rule.

August 16, 2026
Proposed Rule Justice Department · VERIFIED · FEDERALREGISTER.GOV

DEA Proposes Moving Suvorexant, Lemborexant, and Daridorexant from Schedule IV to Schedule V

On August 11, 2026, the DEA published a proposed rule to reclassify three insomnia drugs—suvorexant, lemborexant, and daridorexant—from Schedule IV to Schedule V, triggering the lower regulatory regime for those substances.

August 16, 2026
Proposed Rule Transportation Department · VERIFIED · FEDERALREGISTER.GOV

FAA Proposes Class E Airspace at Mason District Hospital Heliport, Havana, IL

The Transportation Department's FAA has issued a proposed rule to establish Class E airspace at Mason District Hospital Heliport in Havana, Illinois, to support new instrument procedures and IFR operations.

August 16, 2026
Proposed Rule Federal Communications Commission · VERIFIED · FEDERALREGISTER.GOV

FCC Proposes Substituting VHF Channel 10 for UHF Channel 20 for KENV-DT in Elko, Nevada

The FCC’s proposed rule seeks to amend the TV Allotments Table by replacing UHF channel 20 with VHF channel 10 for KENV-DT, using the station’s existing technical parameters to maintain service in Elko, Nevada.

August 15, 2026
Proposed Rule Transportation Department · VERIFIED · FEDERALREGISTER.GOV

FAA Proposes Removing Third-Class Medical Certificate Requirement for Military Pilot Trainees

The FAA proposes to extend the existing medical exemption to military pilot trainees, eliminating the need for a civilian third‑class medical certificate while keeping safety standards. Comments are open as of the August 10, 2026 publication.

August 15, 2026
Proposed Rule Transportation Department · VERIFIED · FEDERALREGISTER.GOV

FAA Proposes Class E Airspace at Ranch at Double Gates Airport, Coleman, TX

The FAA is proposing to create Class E airspace at Ranch at Double Gates Airport in Coleman, Texas to support new instrument procedures and IFR operations, and is seeking public comment.

August 15, 2026
Proposed Rule Transportation Department · VERIFIED · FEDERALREGISTER.GOV

FMCSA Proposes Making English Language Proficiency an Out‑of‑Service Violation

The FMCSA seeks to codify the English language proficiency driver‑qualification rule as an out‑of‑service violation, aligning FMCSR with CVSA’s North American Standard OOS Criteria. Comments are open following the Aug. 10, 2026 publication.

August 15, 2026
Proposed Rule Federal Communications Commission · VERIFIED · FEDERALREGISTER.GOV

FCC Proposed Rule to Remove State/Local Barriers to High‑Speed Wireline Deployment

The FCC seeks comment on a rule that would create a rebuttable presumption against state and local delays, cap fees to actual costs, and prohibit extra requirements for wireline infrastructure, aiming to streamline modern broadband rollout.

August 15, 2026
Proposed Rule Federal Communications Commission · VERIFIED · FEDERALREGISTER.GOV

FCC Proposes Expanded Security Rules for Equipment Authorization Program

The FCC released a Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to tighten security controls over communications equipment, including new list categories, SBOM requirements, and liability rules. Comments are open as of August 7, 2026.

August 15, 2026
Proposed Rule Environmental Protection Agency · VERIFIED · FEDERALREGISTER.GOV

EPA Proposes Partial Approval and Disapproval of Arizona SIP PSD Requirements for 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS

The EPA proposes to approve Arizona's PSD provisions for ADEQ, Maricopa and Pinal counties while disapproving those for Pima County, affecting how the 2012 fine particulate matter standard is implemented in the state.

August 15, 2026
Proposed Rule Transportation Department · VERIFIED · FEDERALREGISTER.GOV

FAA Proposes Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace at Morgantown Municipal Airport

The FAA's proposed rule seeks to modify Class D and Class E airspace around Morgantown Municipal Airport to align with current FAA orders and support IFR procedures, opening for public comment.

August 14, 2026
Proposed Rule Transportation Department · VERIFIED · FEDERALREGISTER.GOV

FAA Proposes Performance-Based Requirements for Airline Emergency Medical Kits

The FAA seeks to replace the current itemized list for onboard emergency medical kits with a performance-based standard, aiming for greater flexibility while ensuring crews can handle common medical emergencies. The proposal also removes an outdated 2004 kit reference and fulfills the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 mandate.

August 14, 2026
Proposed Rule Labor Department · VERIFIED · FEDERALREGISTER.GOV

OSHA Reopens Comment Period for Proposed Methylenedianiline Standard Revision

On July 22, 2026, OSHA announced a 30‑day extension for public comment on its proposed revision of methylenedianiline standards, following review by its Construction Safety and Health Advisory Committee.

July 22, 2026
Proposed Rule Labor Department · VERIFIED · FEDERALREGISTER.GOV

OSHA Reopens Vinyl Chloride Standard Rulemaking for 30‑Day Comment Period

OSHA extends the public comment window by 30 days for its proposed revision to the vinyl chloride exposure standard, following advisory committee review.

July 22, 2026
Proposed Rule Labor Department · VERIFIED · FEDERALREGISTER.GOV

OSHA Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Methylene Chloride Standard Revision

On July 22, 2026, OSHA announced a 30‑day extension to comment on its draft rule revising the Methylene Chloride exposure standards, after review by its Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health.

July 22, 2026