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  • Regulated Navigation Areas, Security Zones, and Temporary Anchorage Areas; St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL

    69 FR 71758 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 69 › Proposed Rules › 69 FR 71758

    The temporary security zones described as (3), (4), (5) and (6) prohibit the transport or possession on vessels of certain dangerous cargo as defined in 33 CFR 160.204. … We have determined that it is not a “significant energy action” under that order because it is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to have a significant adverse

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  • 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review, Amendment of Parts 43 and 63 of the Commission's Rules

    65 FR 79795 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 65 › Proposed Rules › 65 FR 79795

    The Commission believes that this proposal will relieve an unnecessary burden without adversely affecting competitive safeguards. The NPRM seeks comment on the proposal and conclusion. … (b) The following procedures shall apply to any international carrier that the Commission has classified as dominant in the provision of a particular international service because the carrier possesses

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  • Production of Official Records or Disclosure of Official Information in Proceedings Before Federal, State or Local Governmental Entities of Competent Jurisdiction

    81 FR 85196 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 81 › Proposed Rules › 81 FR 85196

    These procedures also apply to subpoenas duces tecum for any document within the NRO's possession and to requests for official certification of copies of any documents. … trade secrets or similarly confidential commercial or financial information without the owner's consent, or otherwise be inappropriate under the circumstances; (6) Whether the disclosure would have an adverse

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  • Screening of Aliens and Other Designated Individuals Seeking Flight Training

    67 FR 41147 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 67 › Proposed Rules › 67 FR 41147

    Those Providers not possessing an e-mail address will need to obtain one if they wish to utilize this process. … 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

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  • Fingerprint and Photograph Requirements for Firearms Applications

    91 FR 40924 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 91 › Proposed Rules › 91 FR 40924

    directly or indirectly, the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of the [entity])” is not prohibited from possessing a firearm under sections 922(g) and (n). … No adverse impact would accrue since these would be deregulatory savings that ATF considers beneficial to the small businesses.

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  • § 17.40 Species-specific rules—mammals.

    50 C.F.R. § 17.40 (2026) · Federal · Regulations

    Title 50 CFR › Chapter I › Part 17 › Subpart D › § 17.40

    Except in rare cases involving extenuating circumstances that do not adversely affect the conservation of the species, we will issue a public bulletin that identifies a restriction on trade in specimens … (iii) Possession and other acts with unlawfully taken specimens, as set forth at § 17.21(d)(1) for endangered wildlife.

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  • Vessel Documentation: Lease Financing for Vessels Engaged in the Coastwise Trade

    71 FR 7897 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 71 › Proposed Rules › 71 FR 7897

    Though it is a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866, it is not likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy. … Technical Standards The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy.

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  • Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act

    71 FR 5211 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 71 › Proposed Rules › 71 FR 5211

    (b) Upon written request to the reviewing official, the defendant also may obtain a copy of all exculpatory information in the possession of the reviewing official or investigating official relating to … party, or a witness identified with an adverse party.

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  • Fisheries off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; Pelagic Fisheries; Prohibition on Fishing for Pelagic Management Unit Species; Nearshore Area Closures Around American Samoa by Vessels More Than 50 Feet in Length

    66 FR 39475 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 66 › Proposed Rules › 66 FR 39475

    The majority of pelagic troll fishing activity occurs within 20 nm of shore; the local small vessel longline fleet ranges out to about 50 nm longline is left in the water for fishing purposes), and possess … In an informal consultation for the proposed rule establishing American Samoa closed areas, NMFS will assess whether this proposed rule would be likely to adversely affect sea turtles in ways not contemplated

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  • Designation of Propionyl Chloride as a List I Chemical

    90 FR 23483 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 90 › Proposed Rules › 90 FR 23483

    Another commenter, however, stated that it may primarily be used by “personnel who would already possess any documentation needed to obtain it.” … DEA notes that under the CSA, “warehousemen” are not required to register and may lawfully possess list I chemicals, if the possession of those chemicals is in the usual course of business or employment

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  • Civil Commitment of a Sexually Dangerous Person

    72 FR 43205 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 72 › Proposed Rules › 72 FR 43205

    In this assessment as well, the Bureau will consider any available information in its possession, as indicated in §§ 549.75 and 549.70(c). … This rule will not result in an annual effect on the economy of $100,000,000 or more; a major increase in costs or prices; or significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity

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  • Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards

    71 FR 78276 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 71 › Proposed Rules › 71 FR 78276

    Thus, subject to certain statutory exclusions which are discussed below in section II.L., the Department proposes to define “chemical facility” as “any facility that possesses or plans to possess, at any … Chemical Facility or facility shall mean any facility that possesses or plans to possess, at any relevant point in time, a quantity of a chemical substance determined by the Secretary to be potentially

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  • Refunds and Exchanges

    78 FR 16213 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 78 › Proposed Rules › 78 FR 16213

    paper (cards and envelopes), that are damaged or otherwise unusable for postage (because of humidity, moisture, or other causes) while in a customer's possession may be exchanged only for an equal number … Adverse rulings may be appealed through the postmaster to the manager, Pricing and Classification Service Center (see 608.8.0), who issues the final agency decision.

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  • § 1942.18 Community facilities—Planning, bidding, contracting, constructing.

    7 CFR § 1942.18 · 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 A—Community Facility Loans

    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 … Contracts shall be made only with responsible parties possessing the potential ability to perform successfully under the terms and conditions of a proposed procurement.

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  • Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts

    85 FR 74640 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 85 › Proposed Rules › 85 FR 74640

    (2) Both beneficial and adverse effects. (3) Effects on public health and safety. … (2) Both beneficial and adverse effects. (3) Effects on public health and safety.

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  • Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern and Southern Distinct Population Segments of the Western Spadefoot

    88 FR 84252 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 88 › Proposed Rules › 88 FR 84252

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

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  • National Industrial Security Program

    82 FR 3219 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 82 › Proposed Rules › 82 FR 3219

    The oversight body: (A) Maintains policies and procedures to safeguard classified information in the entity's possession with no adverse impact on classified contract or agreement performance; and … If the determination is not favorable, the CSA must ensure that the entity does not possess classified information or does not possess information at a level higher than the approved safeguarding level

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  • Implementation of the Rate Integration Requirement of the Communications Act

    64 FR 26927 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 64 › Proposed Rules › 64 FR 26927

    In addition, parties should indicate whether these wide-area plans encompass Alaska, Hawaii, and the U.S. territories and possessions. … We recognize, however, that too stringent an affiliation rule could be unworkable and adversely effect pricing and customer choice, because of the complex nature of the CMRS market.

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  • Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS); U.S. Atlantic Billfish Tournament Management Measures

    72 FR 12154 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 72 › Proposed Rules › 72 FR 12154

    This proposed rule would be expected to have limited short-term adverse ecological impacts as it would temporarily suspend billfish tournament non-offset circle hook requirements for a limited period of … Atlantic billfish anglers likely already possess both circle hooks and J-hooks, and the proposed measure is not anticipated to affect angler participation in tournaments.

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  • Federal Acquisition Regulation; Expanded Reporting of Nonconforming Items

    79 FR 33164 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 79 › Proposed Rules › 79 FR 33164

    At that time, OFPP referenced FAR 46.407, noting that contracting officers ordinarily are required to reject nonconforming products “when the nonconformance adversely affects safety, health, reliability … Retain in its possession any items suspected or confirmed as counterfeit items; 3.

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