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Public Information; Communications With State and Foreign Government Officials
63 FR 40069 · Federal · Regulations
Federal Register › Vol. 63 › Proposed Rules › 63 FR 40069
Moreover, some foreign agencies have been reluctant to execute the written statement due to uncertainties as to who in their government possesses the authority to sign such a statement. … This beneficial effect of the rule would outweigh any possible adverse impact.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Pesticides and Ground Water State Management Plan Regulation
61 FR 33260 · Federal · Regulations
Federal Register › Vol. 61 › Proposed Rules › 61 FR 33260
EPA has far less specific data on the potential adverse ecological effects of these five compounds than for adverse health effects. … experts, including EPA staff, believe that reliable neutralization of the risks requires a knowledge of technical, site-specific factors that most pesticide users cannot reasonably be expected to possess
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 202665 FR 24906 · Federal · Regulations
Federal Register › Vol. 65 › Proposed Rules › 65 FR 24906
Accordingly, this proposed rule would prohibit all vessels registered for use under NWHI crustacean limited access permits to fish for, take, or retain lobsters or possess on board any gear (trap) for … Seasonal markets for NWHI lobster may also be adversely affected under the preferred alternative.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Feedback, Complaints, Misconduct, and Discrimination
USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 1, Pt. A, Ch. 9 · Federal · Agency guidance
Agency Guidance › USCIS Policy Manual › Volume 1 - General Policies and Procedures › Part A - Public Services › USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 1, Pt. A, Ch. 9
misconduct; - Theft or misuse of funds and theft of government property; - Perjury; - Physical assault; [5] - Unauthorized release of classified or special protected class [6] information; - Drug use or possession … As a matter of procedure, OI does not provide a complainant, victim, witness, or subject of a complaint with the investigative determination of a complaint, since a disclosure of this nature could adversely
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 202673 FR 64890 · Federal · Regulations
Federal Register › Vol. 73 › Proposed Rules › 73 FR 64890
Individuals may request their own records that are maintained in a system of records in the possession or under the control of DHS by complying with DHS Privacy Act regulations, 6 CFR part 5. … In appropriate circumstances, where compliance would not appear to interfere with or adversely affect the law enforcement purposes of this system and the overall law enforcement process, the applicable
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 202650 CFR § 17.3 · Federal · Regulations
Title 50—Wildlife and Fisheries › CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR › SUBCHAPTER B—TAKING, POSSESSION, TRANSPORTATION, SALE, PURCHASE, BARTER, EXPORTATION, AND IMPORTATION OF WILDLIFE AND PLANTS › PART 17—ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS › Subpart A—Introduction and General Provisions
euthanasia, grouping or handling of wildlife to control survivorship and reproduction, and similar normal practices of animal husbandry needed to maintain captive populations that are self-sustaining and that possess … benefit agreement that is designed to improve the existing baseline condition of a covered species by reducing or eliminating threats, or otherwise improving the status of covered species, minus the adverse
In forceofficial textSnapshot as of Sep 22, 202664 FR 43132 · Federal · Regulations
Federal Register › Vol. 64 › Proposed Rules › 64 FR 43132
However, such general commitments do not, in themselves, preclude adverse effects to rare species by any National Forest. … Act (16 U.S.C. 3371 et seq.), as amended in 1982, it is unlawful for any person to import, export, sell, receive, acquire, purchase, or engage in interstate or foreign commerce in any species taken, possessed
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 202688 FR 40742 · Federal · Regulations
Federal Register › Vol. 88 › Proposed Rules › 88 FR 40742
We do not anticipate any material effects such that the rule would have an annual effect that would reach or exceed $200 million or would adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the … (d) Possession and other acts with unlawfully taken wildlife. (1) It is unlawful to possess, sell, deliver, carry, transport, or ship, by any means whatsoever, any endangered wildlife that was taken in
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 202685 FR 77108 · Federal · Regulations
Federal Register › Vol. 85 › Proposed Rules › 85 FR 77108
It is also illegal to possess, sell, deliver, carry, transport, or ship any such wildlife that has been taken illegally. … This unit possess those characteristics as described by physical or biological feature 1.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026§ 764.101 General eligibility requirements.
7 CFR § 764.101 · Federal · Regulations
Title 7—Agriculture › Subtitle B—Regulations of the Department of Agriculture › CHAPTER VII—FARM SERVICE AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE › SUBCHAPTER D—SPECIAL PROGRAMS › PART 764—DIRECT LOAN MAKING › Subpart C—Requirements for All Direct Program Loans
The applicant, and anyone who will sign the promissory note, must possess the legal capacity to incur the obligation of the loan. … transactions; and (iv) Recent foreclosure, judgment, bankruptcy, or delinquent payment of the applicant, or an entity member in the case of an entity, when it can be satisfactorily demonstrated that the adverse
In forceofficial textSnapshot as of Sep 22, 202610 C.F.R. § 2.4 (2026) · Federal · Regulations
Title 10 CFR › Chapter I › Part 2 › § 2.4
map, photograph, brochure, punch card, magnetic tape, paper tape, sound recording, pamphlet, slide, motion picture, or other documentary material regardless of form or characteristics, made by, in the possession … Secretary means the Secretary to the Commission ed disclosure of which, as determined by the Commission through order or regulation, could reasonably be expected to have a significant adverse effect on
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026§ 1942.126 Planning, bidding, contracting, constructing, procuring.
7 CFR § 1942.126 · Federal · Regulations
Title 7—Agriculture › Subtitle B—Regulations of the Department of Agriculture › CHAPTER XVIII—RURAL HOUSING SERVICE, RURAL BUSINESS-COOPERATIVE SERVICE, AND RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE › SUBCHAPTER H—PROGRAM REGULATIONS › PART 1942—ASSOCIATIONS › Subpart C—Fire and Rescue and Other Small Community Facilities Projects
Owners may accomplish construction by using their own personnel and equipment provided the owners possess the necessary skills, abilities and resources to perform the work and provided a licensed engineer … (iii) If events occur between reports which have a significant impact upon the project, the owner will notify RD as soon as any of the following conditions are known: (A) Problems, delays, or adverse conditions
In forceofficial textSnapshot as of Sep 22, 2026§ 17.44 Species-specific rules—fishes.
50 CFR § 17.44 · Federal · Regulations
Title 50—Wildlife and Fisheries › CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR › SUBCHAPTER B—TAKING, POSSESSION, TRANSPORTATION, SALE, PURCHASE, BARTER, EXPORTATION, AND IMPORTATION OF WILDLIFE AND PLANTS › PART 17—ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS › Subpart D—Threatened Wildlife
(iii) Possession and other acts with unlawfully taken specimens, as set forth at § 17.21(d)(1) for endangered wildlife. … entire basin (i.e., the Caspian Sea or Black Sea) or a specific aquaculture facility outside the littoral states if we determine that the conservation or management status of beluga sturgeon has been adversely
In forceofficial textSnapshot as of Sep 22, 2026Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery; Amendment 5
61 FR 49428 · Federal · Regulations
Federal Register › Vol. 61 › Proposed Rules › 61 FR 49428
: (1) To restore adult stock abundance and age distribution; (2) to increase yield-per-recruit for each stock; (3) to evaluate plan research, development and enforcement costs; and (4) to minimize adverse … Activities that may be exempted include, but are not limited to: Fishing within the Sea Scallop Experimental Area, using fishing gear that does not conform to the regulations, or possessing scallops
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Proposed Expansion of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary
85 FR 25359 · Federal · Regulations
Federal Register › Vol. 85 › Proposed Rules › 85 FR 25359
not be in possession of any reef fish species (with the exception of bait fish). … Possessing or using within the Sanctuary any fishing gear, device, equipment or other apparatus. i. Possessing or using airguns or explosives or releasing electrical charges within the Sanctuary.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Special Regulations, Areas of the National Park System, Mammoth Cave National Park
76 FR 28388 · Federal · Regulations
Federal Register › Vol. 76 › Proposed Rules › 76 FR 28388
The rule is internal to National Park Service operations, and has been determined through economic analysis not to have adverse effects. … (2) The following are prohibited: (i) Possession of a bicycle on routes or trails not designated as open to bicycle use; (ii) Operating a bicycle on designated bicycle routes between sunset and
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 202668 FR 54410 · Federal · Regulations
Federal Register › Vol. 68 › Proposed Rules › 68 FR 54410
This is because not all vessels possessing HMS Angling category and HMS Charter/headboat permits participate in the recreational billfish fishery. Many fish primarily for tuna. … Thus, it is expected to minimize adverse economic impacts, yet be consistent with ICCAT recommendations.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 202687 FR 16320 · Federal · Regulations
Federal Register › Vol. 87 › Proposed Rules › 87 FR 16320
(ii) Remove and reduce to possession the species from areas under Federal jurisdiction as set forth at § 17.61(c)(1) for endangered plants. … (ii) Remove and reduce to possession from areas under Federal jurisdiction, as set forth at § 17.71(b).
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 202661 FR 43215 · Federal · Regulations
Federal Register › Vol. 61 › Proposed Rules › 61 FR 43215
However, the Council determined that the conservation benefits resulting from improved compliance and effective enforcement of a 28-inch (71.1-cm) size limit would outweigh any adverse effects associated … Aggregate Reef Fish Bag Limit Currently, reef fish species not subject to bag limits may be possessed in unlimited quantities.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Terrence O. Hee, Ion Technology; Denial of Petition for Rulemaking
71 FR 51786 · Federal · Regulations
Federal Register › Vol. 71 › Proposed Rules › 71 FR 51786
requested that the NRC amend its regulations in 10 CFR 40.13, “Unimportant quantities of source material,” to exempt end users from NRC's regulatory requirements to the extent that such person receives, possesses … The petitioner believes that the product is a safe and cost-effective method for contributing to the reduction of air pollution chemicals in the air in the United States and claims that it poses no adverse
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026
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