Statutes and regulations

Public Access, Use, and Recreation Regulations for the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

72 FR 58982 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 72 › Proposed Rules › 72 FR 58982

This proposed rule would not have an annual economic effect of $100 million or adversely affect an economic sector, productivity, jobs, the environment, or other units of the government. … (10) We prohibit the use or possession of glass food and beverage containers on lands within the refuge.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Rule To Delist the Dismal Swamp Southeastern Shrew (Sorex longirostris fisheri)

63 FR 56128 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 63 › Proposed Rules › 63 FR 56128

The Dismal Swamp southeastern shrew is listed as threatened by the State of North Carolina h prohibits their possession and capture including the attempt to capture, take, kill, possess, offer for sale … However, the levels were below those documented in the literature for observed adverse effects.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Rule to Determine Five Plants and a Lizard from Monterey County, California, as Endangered or Threatened

60 FR 39326 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 60 › Proposed Rules › 60 FR 39326

Several of the planned subdivisions may adversely affect Piperia yadonii. … Several of the planned subdivisions may adversely affect Piperia yadonii.

Military Licensing and State Commercial Driver's License Reciprocity

82 FR 26894 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 82 › Proposed Rules › 82 FR 26894

The Agency believes that exempting these drivers from the CLP knowledge test, in addition to the skills test, will have no adverse effect on highway safety. VI. … minority populations and low-income populations” in the United States, its possessions, and territories.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Status for the Wright's Marsh Thistle (Cirsium wrightii) With a 4(d) Rule and Designation of Critical Habitat

85 FR 61460 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 85 › Proposed Rules › 85 FR 61460

In this instance, “taking” means the removal, with the intent to possess, transport, export, sell, or offer for sale. … Application of the “Adverse Modification” Standard The key factor related to the destruction or adverse modification determination is whether implementation of the proposed Federal action directly or

§ 660.707 Permits.

50 CFR § 660.707 · Federal · Regulations

Title 50—Wildlife and Fisheries › CHAPTER VI—FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT, NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE › PART 660—FISHERIES OFF WEST COAST STATES › Subpart K—Highly Migratory Fisheries

Individuals who target, retain, transship, or land fish captured with a large-mesh DGN must possess a valid Federal limited entry DGN permit. … (ii) Adverse decisions shall be in writing and shall state the reasons for the adverse decision.

Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed 2000-01 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations (Preliminary) With Requests for Indian Tribal Proposals

65 FR 24260 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 65 › Proposed Rules › 65 FR 24260

We do not oppose this harvest, provided it does not take place during the closed season required by the Convention, and it is not so large as to adversely affect the status of the migratory bird resource … We do not oppose this harvest, provided it does not take place during the closed season required by the Convention, and it is not so large as to adversely affect the status of the migratory bird resource

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Endangered Status for the Georgia Pigtoe Mussel, Interrupted Rocksnail, and Rough Hornsnail with Critical Habitat

74 FR 31114 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 74 › Proposed Rules › 74 FR 31114

Application of the “Adverse Modification” Standard The key factor related to the adverse modification determination is whether, with implementation of the proposed Federal action, the affected critical … It also is illegal to possess, sell, deliver, carry, transport, or ship any wildlife that has been taken illegally.

Head Start Program

63 FR 35554 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 63 › Proposed Rules › 63 FR 35554

-------------------- SUMMARY: The Administration on Children, Youth and Families is issuing this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to propose timelines for the conducting of administrative hearings on adverse … Thus, for example, a grantee must show extenuating circumstances for its failure to provide documents in its possession at the time of its appeal and to raise arguments or objections that would logically

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Cedar Key Mole Skink and Designation of Critical Habitat

89 FR 65124 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 89 › Proposed Rules › 89 FR 65124

, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or to attempt to engage in any such conduct) within the United States, within the territorial sea of the United States, or on the high seas; (3) possess … Destruction or Adverse Modification of Critical Habitat The key factor related to the destruction or adverse modification determination is whether implementation of the proposed Federal action directly

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Shark Management Measures

68 FR 45196 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 68 › Proposed Rules › 68 FR 45196

EFH Update Under the Magnuson-Stevens Act, each FMP must describe EFH for the fishery, minimize to the extent practicable adverse effects on that EFH caused by fishing, and identify other actions to … (ii) Possess and use a dehooking device that meets the minimum design standards.

Renewable Energy Production Incentives

71 FR 36225 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 71 › Proposed Rules › 71 FR 36225

Today's regulatory action would not have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy and is therefore not a significant energy action. … Today's regulatory action would not have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy and is therefore not a significant energy action.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing Arenaria cumberlandensis (Cumberland Sandwort) From the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Plants

85 FR 23302 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 85 › Proposed Rules › 85 FR 23302

The greater the number of healthier populations, the more resiliency a species possesses. … Monitoring data collected by TDEC at three of these occurrences since 2016 revealed no adverse effects from logging activities.

Intermediary Relending Program

60 FR 3566 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 60 › Proposed Rules › 60 FR 3566

If there have been adverse changes, they must be explained. The adverse changes may be waived, at the sole discretion of the Agency. … If there have been adverse changes, they must be explained. The adverse changes may be waived, at the sole discretion of the Agency.

Executive Office for Immigration Review; Professional Conduct for PractitionersRules and Procedures

63 FR 2901 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 63 › Proposed Rules › 63 FR 2901

This rule will not have a significant adverse economic impact on a substantial number of small entities because the rule is similar in substance to the existing regulatory process and will only affect … This rule will not result in an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more; a major increase in costs or prices; or significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Amendment 38

77 FR 64300 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 77 › Proposed Rules › 77 FR 64300

This rule, if implemented, is expected to directly affect 1,376 vessels that possess a reef fish for-hire permit. … As a result, the proposed modification is expected to result in lower short-term adverse economic effects on small entities than the current AMs.

§ 1208.13 Establishing asylum eligibility.

8 CFR § 1208.13 · Federal · Regulations

Title 8—Aliens and Nationality › CHAPTER V—EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › SUBCHAPTER B—IMMIGRATION REGULATIONS › PART 1208—PROCEDURES FOR ASYLUM AND WITHHOLDING OF REMOVAL › Subpart A—Asylum and Withholding of Removal

or trafficking of a controlled substance or controlled-substance paraphernalia, other than a single offense involving possession for one's own use of 30 grams or less of marijuana. … (ii) Where one or more of the adverse discretionary factors set forth in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this section are present, the Attorney General, in extraordinary circumstances, such as those involving national

§ 245a.3 Application for adjustment from temporary to permanent resident status.

8 C.F.R. § 245a.3 (2026) · Federal · Regulations

Title 8 CFR › Chapter I › Part 245a › Subpart A › § 245a.3

An application will not be denied if the denial is based on adverse information not previously furnished to the Service by the alien without providing the alien an opportunity to rebut the adverse information … A party affected under this part by an adverse decision is entitled to file an appeal on Form I-694.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Endangered Status for the Plant Plagiobothrys Hirtus (Rough Popcornflower)

62 FR 61953 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 62 › Proposed Rules › 62 FR 61953

Small, isolated populations may also have an adverse effect on pollinator activity, seed dispersal, and gene flow. … Most occurrences are small enough that even limited collecting pressure could have adverse impacts.

Endangered and Threatened Species: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Designate Critical Habitat for 20 Listed Evolutionarily Significant Units of Pacific Salmon and Steelhead

68 FR 55926 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 68 › Proposed Rules › 68 FR 55926

Areas might also be considered to have a high potential if they possess characteristics of other highly productive areas. … Areas might also be considered to have a high potential if they possess characteristics of other highly productive areas.