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  • Marine Sanitation Devices (MSDs); Proposed Regulation to Establish a No Discharge Zone (NDZ) for State Waters within the Boundaries of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS)

    66 FR 38967 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 66 › Proposed Rules › 66 FR 38967

    Background The Florida Keys are a national treasure of international acclaim that contain unique environments and possess high value to humans when properly conserved. … This Order defines “significantly regulatory action” as likely to result in a rule that may: (1) Have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or adversely affect in a material way the

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  • § 1068.261 Delegated assembly and other provisions related to engines not yet in the certified configuration.

    40 C.F.R. § 1068.261 (2026) · Federal · Regulations

    Title 40 CFR › Chapter I › Part 1068 › Subpart C › § 1068.261

    (f) Once the equipment manufacturer takes possession of an engine exempted under this section and the engine reaches the point of final equipment assembly, the exemption expires and the engine is subject … If we make an adverse decision with respect to the exemption for any of your engine families under this paragraph (i), this exemption will not apply for future certificates unless you convince us that

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  • § 80.5 Definitions.

    47 CFR § 80.5 · Federal · Regulations

    Title 47—Telecommunication › CHAPTER I—FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION › SUBCHAPTER D—SAFETY AND SPECIAL RADIO SERVICES › PART 80—STATIONS IN THE MARITIME SERVICES › Subpart A—General Information › General

    This term, as used in reference to waters of the United States, its territories and possessions, means the waters shoreward of the baseline of its territorial sea and internal waters as contained in 33 … reception of distress, alarm, urgency, or safety signals, or any communication preceded by one of these signals, or any form of radiocommunication which, if delayed in transmission or reception, may adversely

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  • Exempt Distribution of a Radioactive Drug Containing One Microcurie of Carbon-14 Urea

    62 FR 32552 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 62 › Proposed Rules › 62 FR 32552

    Agreement State ``specific license'' for possession and use of byproduct material. … Any small entity subject to this regulation which determines that, because of its size, it is likely to bear a disproportionate adverse economic impact should notify the Commission of this in a comment

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  • Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to U.S. Navy Repair and Replacement of the Q8 Bulkhead at Naval Station Norfolk

    89 FR 55180 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 89 › Proposed Rules › 89 FR 55180

    The Project is also not expected to have significant adverse effects on affected marine mammals' habitats. … These mitigation measures include: (1) A copy of any issued LOA must be in the possession of the Navy, supervisory construction personnel, lead protected species observers (PSOs), and any other relevant

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  • Review and Approval of Projects; Special Regulations and Standards; Hearings/Enforcement Actions

    71 FR 38692 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 71 › Proposed Rules › 71 FR 38692

    (4) Projects not included in paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this section, but which could have an adverse, adverse cumulative, or interstate effect on the water resources of the basin, provided … (3) A party to an appeal under this section who desires to proceed in forma pauperis shall submit an affidavit to the Commission requesting the same and showing in detail the assets possessed by the

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  • Injurious Wildlife Species; Listing the Boa Constrictor, Four Python Species, and Four Anaconda Species as Injurious Reptiles

    75 FR 11808 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 75 › Proposed Rules › 75 FR 11808

    An adverse effect of reticulated python on select threatened and endangered species is likely to be moderate to high. … Adverse effects of boa constrictors on threatened and endangered species is likely to be moderate to high.

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  • Accreditation of Commercial Testing Laboratories; Approval of Commercial Gaugers

    63 FR 31385 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 63 › Proposed Rules › 63 FR 31385

    (3) Appeal of adverse determinations. Laboratories receiving an adverse accreditation determination and wishing to appeal the determination must file an appeal within 30 days to the Director. … (3) Appeal of adverse determinations. Gaugers receiving an adverse approval determination and wishing to appeal the determination must file an appeal within 30 days to the Director.

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  • § 1.901-2A Dual capacity taxpayers.

    26 CFR § 1.901-2A · Federal · Regulations

    Title 26—Internal Revenue › CHAPTER I—INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY › SUBCHAPTER A—INCOME TAX › PART 1—INCOME TAXES › foreign tax credit

    to use the safe harbor method for that state or possession is made by each member of the affiliated group which claims credit for taxes paid to such state or possession or to any political subdivision … electing person or includes a ruling contrary to one requested by such person (in either case, other than one relating to the facts and circumstances method) and such failure or inclusion has a material adverse

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  • Taking of Threatened or Endangered Species Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations

    68 FR 70219 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 68 › Proposed Rules › 68 FR 70219

    This action is intended to protect endangered and threatened sea turtles from the adverse impacts of shallow longline fishing by U.S. longline fishing vessels in the Pacific Ocean and operating out of … (iii) Possess a light stick on board a longline vessel on the high seas of the Pacific Ocean north of the equator.

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  • Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Status for the Gierisch Mallow and Designation of Critical Habitat

    77 FR 49894 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 77 › Proposed Rules › 77 FR 49894

    The following activities could potentially result in a violation of section 9 of the Act; this list is not comprehensive: Unauthorized collecting, handling, possessing, selling, delivering, carrying, or … 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

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  • Travel Management; Designated Routes and Areas for Motor Vehicle Use

    69 FR 42381 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 69 › Proposed Rules › 69 FR 42381

    that the adverse effects have been eliminated, rather than mitigated or eliminated. … (2) Temporary, emergency closures based on a determination of considerable adverse effects.

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  • Recognition of Agreement State Licenses in Areas Under Exclusive Federal Jurisdiction Within an Agreement State

    61 FR 30839 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 61 › Proposed Rules › 61 FR 30839

    Any small entity subject to this regulation which determines that, because of its size, it is likely to bear a disproportionate adverse economic impact should notify the Commission of this in a comment … (4) Shall not, in any non-Agreement State, area of exclusive Federal jurisdiction within an Agreement State, or in offshore waters, transfer or dispose of radioactive material possessed or used under

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  • § 7.22 Grand Teton National Park.

    36 CFR § 7.22 · Federal · Regulations

    Title 36—Parks, Forests, and Public Property › CHAPTER I—NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR › PART 7—SPECIAL REGULATIONS, AREAS OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM

    of fish eggs or fish for bait is prohibited on or along the shores of all park waters, except: (ii) It is permissible to possess or use the following dead, non-game fish as bait on or along the shores … (v) The Superintendent may prohibit entry into the park of any snowmobile that has been modified in a manner that may adversely affect air or sound emissions. (7) Where may I operate my snowmobile in the

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  • Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod Pot Gear Fishing Closure in the Pribilof Islands Habitat Conservation Zone in the Bering Sea

    79 FR 51520 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 79 › Proposed Rules › 79 FR 51520

    Regulations at § 679.7(a)(12) prohibit retaining or possessing prohibited species unless permitted to do so under the Prohibited Species Donation program as provided by § 679.26 of this part, or as authorized … any significant adverse economic impact of the proposed rule on small entities.

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  • West Virginia Regulatory Program

    70 FR 50244 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 70 › Proposed Rules › 70 FR 50244

    It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage voluntary reclamation of lands adversely affected by mining. … (4) The state of West Virginia does not possess sufficient resources to reclaim all the abandoned lands and to abate the water pollution.

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  • Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Endangered Status for the Ohlone Tiger Beetle (Cicindela ohlone)

    65 FR 6952 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 65 › Proposed Rules › 65 FR 6952

    In addition, CEQA provisions for “Statements of Overriding Considerations” can allow projects to proceed despite unmitigated adverse impacts. … It is also illegal to possess, sell, deliver, carry, transport, or ship any such wildlife that has been taken illegally. Certain exceptions apply to our agents and State conservation agencies.

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  • Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revised 12-Month Finding for the Southern Rocky Mountain Distinct Population Segment of the Boreal Toad (Bufo boreas boreas)

    70 FR 56880 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 70 › Proposed Rules › 70 FR 56880

    They possess warty skin, oval parotid glands, and often have a distinctive light mid-dorsal stripe ithin the southern Rocky Mountain physiographic province. … Survival of tadpoles and juveniles is very low, with predation and adverse environmental conditions primarily responsible for mortality at these life stages (Campbell 1970a).

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  • Requirements for Fingerprinting for Criminal History Record Checks of Individuals Granted Unescorted Access to Research and Test Reactors

    74 FR 17115 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 74 › Proposed Rules › 74 FR 17115

    The specific security measures that are required vary depending on several factors, which include the quantity and type of special nuclear material possessed by the licensee, as well as the power level … to the common defense and security or would adversely affect the health and safety of the public, such that the special nuclear material could be used or removed in an unauthorized manner without detection

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  • Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Generic Annual Catch Limits/Accountability Measures Amendment for the Gulf of Mexico

    76 FR 66021 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 76 › Proposed Rules › 76 FR 66021

    It should be noted that harvest and possession of red drum in the Gulf EEZ is currently prohibited. … Therefore, this alternative may result in less adverse economic impacts in the short term than the preferred alternative.

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