Statutes and regulations

§ 214.1 Requirements for admission, extension, and maintenance of status.

8 CFR § 214.1 · Federal · Regulations

Title 8—Aliens and Nationality › CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY › SUBCHAPTER B—IMMIGRATION REGULATIONS › PART 214—NONIMMIGRANT CLASSES › Subpart A—Classes A through S

Aliens applying for admission as F or J nonimmigrants after September 15, 2026, will be inspected and may be admitted into the United States, if in possession of a valid Form I-20 or Form DS-2019, or successor … prior approval if: there was a material error involved with a prior approval; there has been a material change in circumstances or eligibility requirements; or there is new, material information that adversely

Golden Parachute and Indemnification Payments

75 FR 47236 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 75 › Proposed Rules › 75 FR 47236

Specifically, an FICU must demonstrate that it does not possess, and is not aware of, any information providing a reasonable basis to believe that: the IAP has committed any fraudulent act or omission, … being placed into conservatorship or liquidation; and (4) A federally insured credit union or IAP making a request pursuant to paragraphs (a)(1) through (3) of this section must demonstrate it does not possess

Endangered and Threatened Species; Conservation of Threatened Elkhorn and Staghorn Corals

72 FR 71102 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 72 › Proposed Rules › 72 FR 71102

Collection, handling, and possession of listed corals that are acquired lawfully through an ESA section 10 permit or through one of the exceptions in this proposed rule; or 2. … may fall within one of these categories does not mean that the specific activity will cause a violation; due to such factors as location and scope, specific actions may not result in direct or indirect adverse

Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed 2006-07 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations (Preliminary) With Requests for Indian Tribal Proposals and Requests for 2007 Spring/Summer Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest Proposals in Alaska

71 FR 18562 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 71 › Proposed Rules › 71 FR 18562

limits; and (3) Off-reservation hunting by tribal members on ceded lands, outside of usual framework dates and season length, with some added flexibility in daily bag and possession limits. … 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 game bird resource

§ 1.36 Systems exempt in whole or in part from provisions of the Privacy Act and this part.

31 CFR § 1.36 · Federal · Regulations

Title 31—Money and Finance: Treasury › Subtitle A—Office of the Secretary of the Treasury › PART 1—DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS › Subpart C—Privacy Act

Individuals possessing such knowledge would be able to take measures to avoid detection or apprehension by altering their operations, by transferring their criminal activities to other geographical areas … to the individual, and when an agency fails to comply with any other provision of the Privacy Act so as to adversely affect the individual.

Possession, Use, and Transfer of Select Agents and Toxins; Biennial Review of the List of Select Agents and Toxins and Enhanced Biosafety Requirements

81 FR 2805 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 81 › Proposed Rules › 81 FR 2805

With regard to toxins, the entity registered for possession, use or transfer of a toxin must be in compliance with the requirements of this part regardless of the amount of toxin currently in possession … b egistered for possession, use or transfer of a toxin must be in compliance with the requirements of this part regardless of the amount of toxin currently in possession. 8.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for Six West Texas Aquatic Invertebrate Species and Designation of Critical Habitat

77 FR 49602 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 77 › Proposed Rules › 77 FR 49602

Under the Lacey Act (18 U.S.C. 42-43; 16 U.S.C. 3371-3378), it is also illegal to possess, sell, deliver, carry, transport, or ship any such wildlife that has been taken illegally. … 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

Scallop Fishery off Alaska; Closure of Federal Waters to Protect Scallop Stocks

60 FR 24822 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 60 › Proposed Rules › 60 FR 24822

Weathervane scallops possess biological traits (e.g., longevity, low natural mortality rate, and variable recruitment) that render them vulnerable to overfishing. … An interim closure of Federal waters to prevent an unregulated fishery also would mitigate any potentially adverse impact crab bycatch in the scallop fishery may have on either crab stocks or their

§ 164.512 Uses and disclosures for which an authorization or opportunity to agree or object is not required.

45 C.F.R. § 164.512 (2026) · Federal · Regulations

Title 45 CFR › Part 164 › Subpart E › § 164.512

Such purposes include: (A) To collect or report adverse events (or similar activities with respect to food or dietary supplements), product defects or problems (including problems with the use or labeling … covered entity may use or disclose protected health information for purposes of reporting to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System the identity of an individual who is prohibited from possessing

Banned Devices; Proposal To Ban Electrical Stimulation Devices Used To Treat Self-Injurious or Aggressive Behavior

81 FR 24386 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 81 › Proposed Rules › 81 FR 24386

These agencies possess substantial information on ESDs for SIB and AB because the overwhelming majority of patients—nearly 75 percent—on whom ESDs are used are from these two States. … These agencies possess substantial information on ESDs for SIB and AB because the overwhelming majority of patients—nearly 75 percent—on whom ESDs are used are from these two States.

§ 601.702 Publication, public inspection, and specific requests for records.

26 C.F.R. § 601.702 (2026) · Federal · Regulations

Title 26 CFR › Chapter I › Part 601 › Subpart G › § 601.702

Thus, for example, any such matter which imposes an obligation and which is not so published or incorporated by reference shall not adversely change or affect a person's rights. … (iii) When a request is received for a record created by the IRS ( i.e., in its possession and control) that includes information originated by another agency or constituent unit of the Department of the

§ 212.15 Certificates for foreign health care workers.

8 C.F.R. § 212.15 (2026) · Federal · Regulations

Title 8 CFR › Chapter I › Part 212 › § 212.15

(i) The organization shall demonstrate that its staff possess the knowledge and skills necessary to accurately assess the education, work experience, licensure of health care workers, and the equivalence … Such procedures shall be restricted to updating information on licensure to determine the existence of any adverse actions and the need to re-establish English competency.

Conductor Certification

75 FR 69166 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 75 › Proposed Rules › 75 FR 69166

; and notifying a candidate of an adverse decision and providing a written explanation of the basis for its decision within 10 days. … FRA has determined that this NPRM is not likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy.

Safety and Security Zones; New London Harbor, CT-Security Zone

68 FR 23935 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 68 › Proposed Rules › 68 FR 23935

The COTP may take possession and control of any vessel in a security zone and/or remove any person, vessel, article or thing from a security zone. … 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

§ 1910.1200 Hazard communication.

29 C.F.R. § 1910.1200 (2026) · Federal · Regulations

Title 29 CFR › Chapter XVII › Part 1910 › § 1910.1200

A self-reactive chemical is regarded as possessing explosive properties when in laboratory testing the formulation is liable to detonate, to deflagrate rapidly or to show a violent effect when heated under … B.15.1.2 An organic peroxide is regarded as possessing explosive properties when in laboratory testing the formulation is liable to detonate, to deflagrate rapidly or to show a violent effect when heated

Records Preservation Program and Appendices-Record Retention Guidelines; Catastrophic Act Preparedness Guidelines

89 FR 31117 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 89 › Proposed Rules › 89 FR 31117

The Board recognizes the NCUA's regulations in this area, which were last updated many years ago, may be outdated or unclear for some credit unions, which ultimately may have adverse effects on their members … following areas: 6 6 In responding to the questions below, the NCUA recommends respondents consider the totality of their vital records, including any such records a credit union has acquired, come into possession

§ 668.175 Alternative standards and requirements.

34 C.F.R. § 668.175 (2026) · Federal · Regulations

Title 34 CFR › Chapter VI › Part 668 › Subpart L › § 668.175

Standards Update (ASU) No. 2015-01 and ASC 225 and taking into account the environment in which the entity operates, any losses that are unusual in nature, meaning the underlying event or transaction should possess … its recalculated composite score under § 668.171(e) is less than 1.0, it is subject to an action or event under § 668.171(c), or an action or event under paragraph (d) of this section has a significant adverse

§ 801.14 Exemption for employers providing security services.

29 CFR § 801.14 · Federal · Regulations

Title 29—Labor › Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Labor › CHAPTER V—WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › SUBCHAPTER C—OTHER LAWS › PART 801—APPLICATION OF THE EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT OF 1988 › Subpart B—Exemptions

However, any adverse action which is based in part on a polygraph test against a current employee who is considered to be a “prospective employee” for purposes of this exemption may be taken only with … Such employees possess the ability to affect, on an opportunistic basis, the security of protected operations, by virtue of the knowledge gained through their job duties.

Production Incentives for Cellulosic Biofuels; Reverse Auction Procedures and Standards

73 FR 78663 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 73 › Proposed Rules › 73 FR 78663

Secondly, DOE proposes to define the term “ eligible cellulosic biofuels production facility ” as a facility that: (1) Is or will be located in the United States (including U.S. territories and possessions … 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.

Examining System and Programs for Specific Positions and Examinations (Miscellaneous)

70 FR 73646 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 70 › Proposed Rules › 70 FR 73646

Procedures for adverse actions by agencies under part 752 of this chapter do not apply to actions against administrative law judges. y, or furlough for 30 days or less an administrative law judge only … Procedures for adverse actions by agencies under part 752 of this chapter do not apply to actions against administrative law judges. (b) Status during removal proceedings.