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  • Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Fishery Off the Southern Atlantic States; Regulatory Amendment 15

    78 FR 31511 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 78 › Proposed Rules › 78 FR 31511

    This rule is expected to directly affect commercial fishing vessels that possess commercial snapper-grouper permits and for-hire vessels that possess for-hire snapper-grouper permits for the South Atlantic … the bag and possession limit.

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  • § 655.1102 What are the definitions of terms that are used in these regulations?

    20 C.F.R. § 655.1102 (2026) · Federal · Regulations

    Title 20 CFR › Chapter V › Part 655 › Subpart L › § 655.1102

    Aggrieved party means a person or entity whose operations or interests are adversely affected by the employer's alleged misrepresentation of material fact(s) or non-compliance with the Attestation and … Nurse means a person who is or will be authorized by a State Board of Nursing to engage in registered nursing practice in a State or U.S. territory or possession at a facility which provides health care

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  • Highly Migratory Species; 2006 Consolidated Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan; Amendment 4

    77 FR 15701 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 77 › Proposed Rules › 77 FR 15701

    Alternative 4 does not identify a vessel size limit and could result in local overcapitalization in the fishery, lead to depressed market prices, and other potential adverse economic impacts. … The relative absence of a dealer structure in the U.S ocal overcapitalization in the fishery, lead to depressed market prices, and other potential adverse economic impacts.

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  • Schedules of Controlled Substances: Temporary Placement of FUB-AMB Into Schedule I

    82 FR 42624 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 82 › Proposed Rules › 82 FR 42624

    Use of this specific SC has been reported (see factor 6) to result in adverse effects in humans. … Use of other SCs has resulted in signs of addiction and withdrawal and based on the similar pharmacological profile of FUB-AMB, it is believed that there will be similar observed adverse effects.

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  • § 17.45 Species-specific rules—snails and clams.

    50 CFR § 17.45 · Federal · Regulations

    Title 50—Wildlife and Fisheries › CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR › SUBCHAPTER B—TAKING, POSSESSION, TRANSPORTATION, SALE, PURCHASE, BARTER, EXPORTATION, AND IMPORTATION OF WILDLIFE AND PLANTS › PART 17—ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS › Subpart D—Threatened Wildlife

    the Austin Ecological Services Field Office, of the location and nature of the proposed work to allow the Service to make arrangements for surveys and potential relocation of any mussels that might be adversely … the Austin Ecological Services Field Office, of the location and nature of the proposed work to allow the Service to make arrangements for surveys and potential relocation of any mussels that might be adversely

    In forceofficial textSnapshot as of Sep 22, 2026
  • Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Refrigerant Management Regulations for Small Cans of Motor Vehicle Refrigerant

    82 FR 45253 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 82 › Proposed Rules › 82 FR 45253

    EPA is proposing this rule to revise the regulatory text so that persons in possession of small cans of refrigerant for use in MVAC without self-sealing valves that were manufactured or imported before … If we receive no adverse comment, we will not take further action on this proposed rule. If we receive adverse comment, we will withdraw the direct final rule and it will not take effect.

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  • Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Amendment 12 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan; Measures to Address the Sustainable Fisheries Act Requirements

    64 FR 29257 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 64 › Proposed Rules › 64 FR 29257

    2.5-inch (64 mm) mesh are allowed to possess/ land combined whiting and offshore hake up to 7,500 lb (3402 kg); and vessels electing to use a minimum 3-inch (76 mm) mesh are allowed to possess/land … bycatch and mortality of bycatch); (3) commercial, recreational, and charter fishing sectors (specify data for each sector); (4) EFH (describe and identify EFH, minimize to the extent practicable adverse

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  • § 225.22 Approval of minerals agreements.

    25 C.F.R. § 225.22 (2025) · Federal · Regulations

    Title 25 CFR › Chapter I › Part 225 › Subpart B › § 225.22

    received by the Indian mineral owner. (4) Notwithstanding any other law, such findings and all projections, studies, data or other information (other than the environmental study required by § 225.24) possessed … Secretary's discretion, it is determined that the following conditions are met: (1) The minerals agreement is in the best interest of the Indian mineral owner; (2) The minerals agreement does not have adverse

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  • § 591.402 Definitions.

    5 C.F.R. § 591.402 (2026) · Federal · Regulations

    Title 5 CFR › Chapter I › Part 591 › Subpart D › § 591.402

    Johnston Island, also called Johnston Atoll, is a possession of the United States located 717 nautical miles southwest of Honolulu, Hawaii. … Separate maintenance allowance means an allowance to assist an employee assigned to Johnston Island who is compelled by reason of dangerous, notably unhealthful, or excessively adverse living conditions

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  • § 830.2 Definitions.

    49 CFR § 830.2 · Federal · Regulations

    Title 49—Transportation › Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation › CHAPTER VIII—NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD › PART 830—NOTIFICATION AND REPORTING OF AIRCRAFT ACCIDENTS OR INCIDENTS AND OVERDUE AIRCRAFT, AND PRESERVATION OF AIRCRAFT WRECKAGE, MAIL, CARGO, AND RECORDS › Subpart A—General

    except for commercial purposes) or exclusively leased for at least 90 continuous days by a government other than the United States Government, including a State, the District of Columbia, a territory or possession … Substantial damage means damage or failure which adversely affects the structural strength, performance, or flight characteristics of the aircraft, and which would normally require major repair or replacement

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  • Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB's); Return of PCB Waste from U.S. Territories Outside the Customs Territory of the United States

    65 FR 65654 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 65 › Proposed Rules › 65 FR 65654

    What Special Problems Do PCBs Present in the Territories and Possessions? PCBs and PCB waste in the territories and possessions pose an especially great environmental threat. … The factual basis for this determination is that this action is not expected to result in any direct adverse impact for small entities.

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  • Rulemaking Procedures Update

    82 FR 36719 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 82 › Proposed Rules › 82 FR 36719

    Once FMCSA receives the comment, the Agency would determine whether it is adverse t that is eventually filed does not meet the definition of an adverse comment found in 49 CFR 389.39(b). … minority populations and low-income populations” in the United States, its possessions, and territories.

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  • Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations on Certain Federal Indian Reservations and Ceded Lands for the 2005-06 Season

    70 FR 45336 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 70 › Proposed Rules › 70 FR 45336

    We believe the estimated harvest by the Swinomish will be minimal and will not adversely affect migratory bird populations. … While this proposed rule is a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866, it is not expected to adversely affect energy supplies, distribution, or use.

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  • Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries; Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan

    67 FR 72131 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 67 › Proposed Rules › 67 FR 72131

    commercial fishery (specifically regarding the temporal and geographic distribution of landings and permit relinquishment requirements for certain vessels) and to consider management measures to minimize the adverse … Any unavoidable adverse effects of the proposed action should be minimized due to the compatibility of the Federal coastwide annual quota program and the ASMFC's FMP.

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  • Schedules of Controlled Substances: Temporary Placement of N-Ethylpentylone in Schedule I

    83 FR 27520 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 83 › Proposed Rules › 83 FR 27520

    Adverse health effects associated with the abuse of N -ethylpentylone include a number of stimulant-like adverse health N -ethylpentylone has been involved in deaths of many individuals h documents. … Adverse health effects associated with the abuse of N -ethylpentylone include a number of stimulant-like adverse health N -ethylpentylone has been involved in deaths of many individuals.

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  • Migratory Bird Hunting; Hunting Methods for Resident Canada Geese

    73 FR 45689 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 73 › Proposed Rules › 73 FR 45689

    The Service annually promulgates regulations governing the take, possession, and transportation of migratory birds under sport hunting seasons in 50 CFR part 20 months in each year. … The Service annually promulgates regulations governing the take, possession, and transportation of migratory birds under sport hunting seasons in 50 CFR part 20.

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  • § 320.4 General policies for evaluating permit applications.

    33 CFR § 320.4 · Federal · Regulations

    Title 33—Navigation and Navigable Waters › CHAPTER II—CORPS OF ENGINEERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE › PART 320—GENERAL REGULATORY POLICIES

    However, if the protective structure may cause damage to the property of others, adversely affect public health and safety, adversely impact floodplain or wetland values, or otherwise appears contrary … The applicant's signature on an application is an affirmation that the applicant possesses or will possess the requisite property interest to undertake the activity proposed in the application.

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  • Marine Mammals: Incidental Take During Specified Activities

    66 FR 14352 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 66 › Proposed Rules › 66 FR 14352

    In making these findings, we would establish specific regulations for the activities that set forth permissible methods of taking and means of effecting the least practicable adverse impact on the species … Section 102 of the MMPA makes it unlawful for any person to take, possess, transport, purchase, sell, export, or offer to purchase, sell, or export any marine mammal or marine mammal product unless otherwise

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  • Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations on Certain Federal Indian Reservations and Ceded Lands for the 2011-12 Season

    76 FR 48694 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 76 › Proposed Rules › 76 FR 48694

    We believe the estimated harvest by the Swinomish will be minimal and will not adversely affect migratory bird populations. … We believe the estimated harvest by the Swinomish will be minimal and will not adversely affect migratory bird populations.

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  • Entry Requirements for Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau

    66 FR 37429 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 66 › Proposed Rules › 66 FR 37429

    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 … 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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