WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a final rule to update and revise the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS) for 2026. This regulation also updates the payment rate for renal dialysis services provided by an ESRD facility to individuals with acute kidney injury (AKI) and revises the requirements for the ESRD Quality Incentive Program (QIP). The final CY 2026 ESRD PPS base   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection has amended its regulations for the Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) program to address aviation security threats. This interim final rule mandates the transmission of additional data elements for flights carrying cargo into the U.S. to enhance security. The ACAS program requires air cargo data transmission and targeted risk assessments based on that data prior to an aircraft's departure for   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSFR) -- The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board has proposed amending its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regulations to align with mandates from the Open Government Act of 2007 and the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016. The proposed rule revises the agency's public information rules to reflect statutory changes, developments in case law and internal reorganizations. Key amendments include allowing the submission of FOIA requests via electronic mail to the the board or t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Energy has amended its regulations to include the Philippines and Singapore on the list of generally authorized destinations for exports of controlled nuclear technology and assistance. This action follows a Determination issued by the Secretary of Energy on Sept. 4, 2025, which generally authorizes the two countries for exports under the DOE's regulation on Assistance to Foreign Atomic Energy Activities. The rule simply updates appendix A o  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to approve a revision to the Indiana state implementation plan (SIP) concerning the 2008 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for the Indiana portion of the Cincinnati, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana area. This proposed rule would approve a second maintenance plan submitted by the Indiana U.S. Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) on April 1, 2025, which provides for the continuation of the ozone   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency moved forward with a regulatory review addressing standards for hazardous air pollutants emitted from secondary lead smelting operations. This action involves an evaluation of the technology used by the industry to ensure that current National Emission Standards continue to provide appropriate environmental protection. The proposal involves amendments to 40 CFR Part 63. The basis of this regulatory initiative is a proposed  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to amend the Class D and Class E airspace around Mansfield, Ashland and Bucyrus, Ohio. This action is a result of airspace reviews conducted following the decommissioning of the Mansfield very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. The proposed changes are intended to maintain compliance with FAA orders and ensure sup  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to amend the Class E airspace at Beeville, Texas. This action is the result of an airspace review performed due to the decommissioning of the Three Rivers very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) transmitter as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. This proposed amendment would adjust the airspace to comply with existing FAA orders and ensure proper suppo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to amend the Class E airspace at New Lexington, Ohio. This action is necessary after an airspace review conducted following the decommissioning of the Zanesville very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. The proposal seeks to bring the airspace into compliance with FAA orders and support instrument flight rule (IFR)  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to amend the Class D and Class E4 airspace at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The proposed action seeks to modify the currently designated airspace boundaries because they do not properly contain instrument flight rule (IFR) operations, which rely on controlled airspace for safety and management. This notice of proposed rulemaking would amen  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration announced the availability of a final guidance document for industry. This document entitled "Considerations for Waiver Requests for pH Adjusters in Generic Drug Products Intended for Parenteral, Ophthalmic, or Otic Use," will assist applicants seeking approval for generic drugs meant for injection, eyes, or ears. The guidance is relevant for abbreviated drug application (ANDA) applicant  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System has published a final rule to adjust the total consolidated asset threshold in Regulation I, which affects the dividend rate for Federal Reserve Bank stockholders. This adjustment is an annual requirement under the Federal Reserve Act and is designed to reflect changes in the Gross Domestic Product Price Index, as published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Stockholders of a Federal Reserve Bank with total consolidated assets abo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System has revised its rating systems for large financial institutions (LFI) framework and insurance-focused holding companies, also known as Insurance Supervisory Framework. The changes aim to more appropriately identify firms that are "well managed"--those with sufficient financial and operational strength and resilience to maintain safe and sound operations through a range of conditions, including stressful ones. The revisions allow a firm   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have increased registration fees for individuals and organizations transporting, or offering to transport, hazardous materials. The proposal entitled "Hazardous Materials: Adjusting Registration and Fee Assessment Program" was withdrawn to reduce financial pressure on the hazardous materials transportation community. The decision a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has withdrawn a proposed rule that sought to exempt whole health well-being services from copayment requirements for inpatient hospital care and outpatient medical care. The VA stated that it is rescinding the proposed rule because of ongoing assessments of agency needs, priorities, and objectives. The proposal aimed to encourage veteran utilization of Whole Health well-being services, which consist of education and skill-bu  more