Statutes and regulations

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Silverspot Butterfly

87 FR 26319 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 87 › Proposed Rules › 87 FR 26319

Actions that result in a determination by a Federal agency of “not likely to adversely affect” continue to require the Service's written concurrence and actions that are “likely to adversely affect” a … Actions that result in a determination by a Federal agency of “not likely to adversely affect” continue to require the Service's written concurrence and actions that are “likely to adversely affect” a

National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS)

73 FR 54544 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 73 › Proposed Rules › 73 FR 54544

Participating states, however, have been providing information to NMVTIS on other types 3 possessing VINs, such as motorcycles and various work trucks. … This rule will not result in a major increase in costs or prices; or significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or on the ability of United States-based

Marine Recreational Fisheries of the United States; National Saltwater Angler Registry Program

73 FR 33381 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 73 › Proposed Rules › 73 FR 33381

or spear fishing or operating a vessel that carries recreational fishing passengers for-hire and who are in possession of anadromous species, to register annually with NMFS. … Based on these assumptions the adverse economic impact of a $25 administrative fee would be a reduction in the revenue of the average individual vessel of 0.03 percent.

Karnal Bunt

61 FR 40354 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 61 › Proposed Rules › 61 FR 40354

It adversely affects the color, odor, and palatability of flour and other foodstuffs made from heavily infested wheat. … The District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, or any State, territory, or possession of the United States. Sec. 301.89-2 Regulated articles.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Status With Section 4(d) Rule for Short-Tailed Snake

88 FR 68070 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 88 › Proposed Rules › 88 FR 68070

State agencies often possess scientific data and valuable expertise on the status and distribution of endangered, threatened, and candidate species of wildlife and plants. … (iii) Possession and other acts with unlawfully taken specimens, as set forth at § 17.21(d)(1) for endangered wildlife.

Hazardous Waste Management System; Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

82 FR 24925 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 82 › Proposed Rules › 82 FR 24925

Therefore, EPA believes that any populations in proximity of the landfills used by this facility should not be adversely affected by common waste management practices for this delisted waste . … Therefore, EPA believes that any populations in proximity of the landfills used by this facility should not be adversely affected by common waste management practices for this delisted waste.

Proposed Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances

73 FR 32508 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 73 › Proposed Rules › 73 FR 32508

EPA received notices of intent to submit adverse comments on these SNURs. … Persons are required only to submit test data in their possession or control and to describe any other data known to or reasonably ascertainable by them (15 U.S.C. 2604(d); 40 CFR 721.25 and 720.50).

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Status for Streaked Horned Lark With Section 4(d) Rule

86 FR 19186 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 86 › Proposed Rules › 86 FR 19186

(iii) Possession and other acts with unlawfully taken specimens, as set forth at § 17.21(d)(1) for endangered wildlife. … (v) Possess and engage in other acts with unlawfully taken wildlife, as set forth at § 17.21(d)(2) through (d)(4).

Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest in Alaska; Harvest Regulations for Migratory Birds in Alaska During the 2016 Season

80 FR 78950 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 80 › Proposed Rules › 80 FR 78950

by hunters, and (2) it is illegal to possess any species of bird closed to harvest. … (c) Would not have significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises.

Fall 2021 Semiannual Agenda of Regulations

87 FR 5200 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 87 › Proposed Rules › 87 FR 5200

If the temporary rule expires in March 2022, and is not renewed, NMFS will no longer possess the emergency authority to issue observer waivers in these cases. … The proposed rule is not likely to have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or adversely affect the economy.

Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Certification for Commercial Motor Vehicles Operated by United States-Domiciled Motor Carriers

80 FR 34588 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 80 › Proposed Rules › 80 FR 34588

of its programs, policies, and activities on minority populations and low-income populations” in the United States, its possessions, and territories or indirect emissions of criteria pollutants. … of its programs, policies, and activities on minority populations and low-income populations” in the United States, its possessions, and territories.

Tris carbamoyl triazine; Proposed Modification of Significant New Uses

76 FR 46678 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 76 › Proposed Rules › 76 FR 46678

In the absence of a TSCA section 4 test rule or a TSCA section 5(b)(4) listing covering the chemical substance, persons are required only to submit test data in their possession or control and to describe … In the absence of a TSCA section 4 test rule or a TSCA section 5(b)(4) listing covering the chemical substance, persons are required only to submit test data in their possession or control and to describe

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Revised Critical Habitat for Allium munzii (Munz's onion) and Atriplex coronata var. notatior (San Jacinto Valley crownscale)

77 FR 23008 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 77 › Proposed Rules › 77 FR 23008

(2) We improved our mapping methodology to more accurately define the critical habitat boundaries and to better represent those areas that possess the physical or biological features essential to the … (2) We improved our mapping methodology to more accurately define the critical habitat boundaries and to better represent those areas that possess the physical or biological features essential to the

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Endangered Status for the Salt Creek Tiger Beetle (Cicindela nevadica lincolniana)

70 FR 5101 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 70 › Proposed Rules › 70 FR 5101

It also is illegal to possess, sell, deliver, carry, transport, or ship any such wildlife that has been taken illegally. … The intent of this policy is to increase public awareness of the effect of listing on proposed and ongoing activities within a species' range, and to assist the public (1) Possession, delivery, or movement

Public Availability of Agency Records and Informational Materials

83 FR 28592 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 83 › Proposed Rules › 83 FR 28592

A record must exist and be in the possession and control of the GSA before it is considered for release. … Examples of adverse determinations are provided in §§ 105-60.600(b) and (d) of this part.

Changes To Implement Transitional Program for Covered Business Method Patents

77 FR 7080 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 77 › Proposed Rules › 77 FR 7080

The USPTO estimates that 2.5% of patent owners will file a request for adverse judgment prior to a decision to institute and that another 2.5% will file a request for adverse judgment or fail to participate … The level of skill is typically possessed by a registered patent practitioner having devoted professional time to the particular practice area, typically under the supervision of a practitioner skilled

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the Long Valley Speckled Dace

89 FR 64852 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 89 › Proposed Rules › 89 FR 64852

Grazing still occurs at low levels around Whitmore Marsh and any impacts to habitat do not appear to be adversely affecting the population there. … , 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

§ 20.2056(b)-7 Election with respect to life estate for surviving spouse.

26 C.F.R. § 20.2056(b)-7 (2026) · Federal · Regulations

Title 26 CFR › Chapter I › Part 20 › § 20.2056(b)-7

and may also be made by that person with respect to other property not in the actual or constructive possession of that person if the person in actual or constructive possession of such other property … The authorizations in the will do not adversely affect the allowance of the marital deduction.

§ 207.20 Cape Cod Canal, Mass.; use, administration, and navigation.

33 C.F.R. § 207.20 (2026) · Federal · Regulations

Title 33 CFR › Chapter II › Part 207 › § 207.20

(iv) Fourth—To merchant vessels, towboats, commercial fishing vessels, pleasure boats and miscellaneous craft. (4) Procedures in adverse weather: Vessels carrying flammable or combustible cargoes as defined … (i) The possession of loaded firearms, ammunition, projectile firing devices, bows and arrows, crossbows, and explosives of any kind is prohibited unless in the possession of a law enforcement officer

Commercial Driver's License Out-of-State Knowledge Test

84 FR 36552 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 84 › Proposed Rules › 84 FR 36552

The implementing regulation provides that “no person may legally operate a CMV unless such person possesses a CDL . . . issued by his/her State of jurisdiction or domicile.” (49 CFR 383.23(a)(2)) “the … The implementing regulation provides that “no person may legally operate a CMV unless such person possesses a CDL . . . issued by his/her State of jurisdiction or domicile.” (49 CFR 383.23(a)(2)).