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  • Expanding Flexible Use of the 12.2-12.7 GHz Band

    86 FR 13266 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 86 › Proposed Rules › 86 FR 13266

    Specifically, DISH maintains that current-generation NGSO FSS constellations possess geostationary-like functions and properties that could prove more compatible with flexible use than last-generation … Next, the Commission seeks comment on whether the costs of accommodating new services in the band, including the potential for adverse impact or additional burden on existing services, exceed the benefits

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  • Telecommunications Services Inside Wiring; Cable Home Wiring

    62 FR 46453 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 62 › Proposed Rules › 62 FR 46453

    We seek comment on the impact of this condition on the efficacy of our proposal, and how any adverse effects should be addressed. … For example, we seek comment on a presumption that the incumbent does not possess an enforceable legal right to maintain its home wiring on the premises (and therefore that our proposed procedures would

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  • Technology Transitions; USTelecom Petition for Declaratory Ruling That Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers Are Non-Dominant in the Provision of Switched Access Services

    FCC-16-90: Technology Transitions; USTelecom Petition for Declaratory Ruling That Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers Are Non-Dominant in the Provision of Switched Access Services (07/15/16) · Federal · Rulings

    FCC Declaratory Rulings › Technology Transitions; USTelecom Petition for Declaratory Ruling That Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers Are Non-Dominant in the Provision of Switched Access Services

    The Commission defines a dominant carrier as one that possesses market power. Below, we determine that incumbent LECs no longer possess market power over interstate switched access. … The possession of market power is what defines a �dominant carrier� under Part 61 of the Commission�s rules. 88 Incumbent LECs no longer possess market power over interstate switched access, so we

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  • Revisions to the Definition of Solid Waste

    72 FR 14172 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 72 › Proposed Rules › 72 FR 14172

    Similarly, under question (E), to what extent do generators already possess, or would be able to acquire readily, the required knowledge of markets (in which they might not participate) for purposes of … It therefore should not adversely affect energy supply, distribution, or use. I.

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  • Revisions to the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 4) for Public Water Systems and Announcement of a Public Meeting

    80 FR 76897 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 80 › Proposed Rules › 80 FR 76897

    The UCMR 4 laboratory approval process is designed to assess whether laboratories possess the required equipment and can meet laboratory-performance and data-reporting criteria described in this action … In making this determination, the impact of concern is any significant adverse economic impact on small entities.

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  • Local Telephone Competition and Broadband Reporting

    69 FR 30252 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 69 › Proposed Rules › 69 FR 30252

    The term “state” includes the District of Columbia and the “Territories and possessions.” … The term “state” includes the District of Columbia and the “Territories and possessions.”

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  • Motions To Reopen Removal, Deportation, or Exclusion Proceedings Based Upon a Claim of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

    81 FR 49556 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 81 › Proposed Rules › 81 FR 49556

    filing the motion should submit any necessary evidence to establish prejudice, including affidavits or sworn statements from witnesses who were not previously called to testify or whose testimony was adversely … 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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  • Implementation of the 1995 Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978

    74 FR 59354 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 74 › Proposed Rules › 74 FR 59354

    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. … her possessions and passes outside the line dividing inland waters from the high seas and navigates on the high seas, and then returns to the same port or place rt or place in a possession to another port

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  • § 1.17 Minimum financial requirements for futures commission merchants and introducing brokers.

    17 C.F.R. § 1.17 (2026) · Federal · Regulations

    Title 17 CFR › Chapter I › Part 1 › § 1.17

    or the clearing organization that requires collection of such margin should be calculated as if the futures commission merchant were such a member; and (iv) If a futures commission merchant does not possess … from agreed upon specified norms; or (b) could materially and adversely affect the ability of the applicant or registrant to conduct its business as conducted on the date the subordination agreement was

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  • Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing the Foskett Speckled Dace From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife

    83 FR 475 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 83 › Proposed Rules › 83 FR 475

    The listing designated Foskett speckled dace as a “protected species” and prohibited take or possession unless authorized by a permit. … The Oregon ESA prohibits the “take” (kill or obtain possession or control) of State-listed species without an incidental take permit.

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  • Public Housing Evaluation and Oversight: Changes to the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) and Determining and Remedying Substantial Default

    73 FR 49544 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 73 › Proposed Rules › 73 FR 49544

    (b) Adjustments for adverse conditions beyond the control of the PHA. … Adverse opinion(s) regardless of reason(s) Tier 1. 4. Disclaimer of opinion(s) regardless of reason(s) Tier 1.

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  • Golden Parachute and Indemnification Payments

    83 FR 43801 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 83 › Proposed Rules › 83 FR 43801

    Specifically, under the current rule a regulated entity submitting a request for FHFA review of a proposed golden parachute payment or agreement must “demonstrate that it does not possess and is not aware … Under the current rule, a troubled institution is required to “demonstrate that it does not possess and it not aware of any information, evidence, documents or other materials that would indicate that

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  • Registration Requirements Under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act

    85 FR 49332 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 85 › Proposed Rules › 85 FR 49332

    include (i) violation of SORNA by sex offenders convicted of sex offenses under Federal (including military) law, the law of the District of Columbia, Indian tribal law, or the law of a U.S. territory or possession … For example, SORNA requires registration based on conviction for child pornography possession offenses, see 34 U.S.C. 20911(7)(G), but some states that have not fully implemented SORNA's requirements in

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  • Transparency Provisions of Section 23 of the Natural Gas Act; Transparency Provisions of the Energy Policy Act

    72 FR 20791 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 72 › Proposed Rules › 72 FR 20791

    Once such a sale is executed and the gas is in the possession of a pipeline, LDC, or retail customer, the chain is broken, and no subsequent sale, whether the sale is by the pipeline, or LDC, or by a subsequent … The Commission is required to prepare an Environmental Assessment or an Environmental Impact Statement for any action that may have a significant adverse effect on the human environment. 104 The actions

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  • Public Housing Assessment System

    63 FR 35672 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 63 › Proposed Rules › 63 FR 35672

    The site must not be subject to material adverse conditions, such as abandoned vehicles, dangerous walks or steps, poor drainage, septic tank back-ups, sewer hazards, excess accumulations of trash, … The site must not be subject to material adverse conditions, such as abandoned vehicles, dangerous walks or steps, poor drainage, septic tank back-ups, sewer hazards, excess accumulations of trash,

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  • VA Acquisition Regulation: Acquisition of Information Technology; and Other Contracts for Goods and Services Involving Information, VA Sensitive Information, and Information Security; and Liquidated Damages Requirements for Data Breach

    86 FR 64132 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 86 › Proposed Rules › 86 FR 64132

    The term includes information where improper use or disclosure could adversely affect the ability of VA to accomplish its mission, proprietary information, records about individuals requiring protection … Prior to termination or completion of this contract, the Contractor/subcontractor must provide its plan for destruction of all VA data in its possession according to VA Handbook 6500, and VA Cybersecurity

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  • Operational Risk Assessments for Waterfront Facilities Handling Liquefied Natural Gas as Fuel, and Updates to Industry Standards

    85 FR 62651 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 85 › Proposed Rules › 85 FR 62651

    This proposed rule would not have an adverse or beneficial impact on small government entities. … This proposed rule would not have an adverse or beneficial impact on small government entities.

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  • HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting of Disclosures Under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act

    76 FR 31426 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 76 › Proposed Rules › 76 FR 31426

    The covered entity is not responsible or liable for the information once it is in the individual's possession. … A regulatory impact analysis must be prepared for major rules that have economically significant effects ($100 million or more in any one year) or adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector

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  • Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation: Trade Regulation Rule

    68 FR 41872 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 68 › Proposed Rules › 68 FR 41872

    The Commission did not receive any adverse comments on this view d of “thickness” (which implies exact thickness). … The Commission did not receive any adverse comments on this view.

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  • Food Stamp Program: Collecting Food Stamp Recipient Claims From Federal Income Tax Refunds and Federal Salaries

    60 FR 33612 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 60 › Proposed Rules › 60 FR 33612

    The action group commented that the 60-day notice is likely to be confusing because several provisions are in technical language which many food stamp households may not possess sufficient reading skills … The action group commented that the 60-day notice is likely to be confusing because several provisions are in technical language which many food stamp households may not possess sufficient reading skills

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