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Final rules: changes to federal regulations, with the date they take effect. Last 90 days, newest first.

Rule Mon, Nov 2, 2026

Improving Transparency Into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure

Labor Department/Employee Benefits Security Administration

Federal Register summary The Department is issuing a final regulation that will require providers of pharmacy benefit management services and affiliated providers of brokerage and consulting services to disclose information about their compensation to fiduciaries of large, self-insured group health plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Pharmacy spending is a major driver of overall healthcare costs for employers and is growing faster than medical and surgical spending. These disclosure requirements apply for purposes of ERISA's statutory prohibited transaction exemption for service…

Effective Mon, Jan 4, 2027 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Thu, Oct 29, 2026

Safety Zone; Firework Display; Cumberland River, Hendersonville, TN

Homeland Security Department/Coast Guard

Federal Register summary The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone for certain navigable waters of the Sanders Ferry, near Hendersonville, TN. This safety zone is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards during a fireworks show at various times from October 29, 2026, through October 31, 2026. This rulemaking prohibits entry of vessels or persons into this safety zone during enforcement periods unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Ohio Valley or their designated representative.

Effective Thu, Oct 29, 2026 Ohio in title or summary FederalRegister.gov

Rule Mon, Oct 26, 2026

Ohio Regulatory Program

Interior Department/Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

Federal Register summary The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is approving an amendment to the Ohio regulatory program (Ohio program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). OSM is approving Ohio's proposal to add, rescind, or modify 39 rules under the Ohio Administrative Code that relate to, among other things: permit applications, hydrologic map and cross-sections, general map requirements, requirements for permits for special categories of mining, underground mining permit application, small operator assistance program, and self-bonding.

Effective Wed, Nov 25, 2026 Ohio in title or summary FederalRegister.gov

Rule Mon, Oct 19, 2026

Further Definition of “Swap” To Exclude Casino-Style Gambling Products

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Federal Register summary The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("Commission" or "CFTC") is adopting an interim final rule ("Interim Final Rule") to codify its longstanding position that casino-style gambling products, including wagers placed on sportsbooks and casino games, are excluded from the "swap" definition.

Comments close Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · 16 days left Effective Mon, Oct 19, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Wed, Oct 14, 2026

Imposition and Collection of Civil Penalties for Certain Immigration-Related Violations

Homeland Security Department/Justice Department/Executive Office for Immigration Review

Federal Register summary On June 27, 2025, the Departments issued an interim final rule ("IFR") to streamline assessment of civil penalties under the Immigration and Nationality Act ("INA") for aliens who fail to depart during a voluntary departure period, willfully fail or refuse to depart after a final removal order and certain other proscribed activities, or are apprehended while improperly entering or attempting to enter the United States. This final rule addresses comments and finalizes the IFR with one change: it permits acceptance of a late-filed appeal based on documented mail delivery delays that ICE finds…

Effective Wed, Oct 14, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Thu, Oct 8, 2026

Air Plan Approval; GA; Removal of Nonattainment Area New Source Review

Environmental Protection Agency

Federal Register summary The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Georgia through the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) on June 27, 2024. The revision removes permitting requirements related to nonattainment, including nonattainment new source review (NNSR), from Georgia's SIP as obsolete, removes certain provisions related to the use of emission reduction credits (ERCs), and makes other changes based upon the lack of any areas designated as nonattainment for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards…

Effective Mon, Nov 9, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Thu, Oct 8, 2026

Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans; New Jersey; RACT Certifications for the 2008 and 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards

Environmental Protection Agency

Federal Register summary The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of New Jersey for purposes of certifying and meeting the requirements for Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for the Serious classification of the 2008 and the Moderate classification of the 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The EPA is also approving that the SIP revisions fulfill SIP requirements pertaining to the Ozone Transport Region (OTR) for the 2015 ozone NAAQS. These actions are being taken in accordance with the…

Effective Mon, Nov 9, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Wed, Sep 30, 2026

The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule III for Model Years 2022 to 2031 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks

Transportation Department/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Federal Register summary NHTSA, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), is substantially recalibrating the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program to bring the program into compliance with the law and to remove previous regulatory distortions which have induced manufacturers to make design decisions that have neither aligned with market demand and the needs of American families nor have delivered the consistent improvements in the fuel economy performance of manufacturer fleets, as Congress intended. This recalibration finalizes amendments to fuel economy standards for light-duty vehicles for…

Effective Mon, Nov 30, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Wed, Sep 30, 2026

Trump Accounts

Treasury Department/Internal Revenue Service

Federal Register summary This document contains temporary regulations regarding general requirements for Trump accounts, the establishment of an initial Trump account (including automatic enrollment by the Secretary of the Treasury), and qualified general contributions (including qualified stock contributions), which are a special type of contribution made to Trump accounts. These temporary regulations affect trustees of Trump accounts, account beneficiaries of Trump accounts, responsible parties of Trump accounts, and eligible donors who fund qualified general contributions.

Effective Wed, Sep 30, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Tue, Sep 29, 2026

Safety Zone; Bridge Demolition, Upper Mississippi River, Chester, IL

Homeland Security Department/Coast Guard

Federal Register summary The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for all navigable waters of the Upper Mississippi River from mile marker 109.5 to mile marker 110.5 near Chester, IL. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with bridge demolition operations. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Ohio Valley, or a designated representative.

Effective Tue, Sep 29, 2026 Ohio in title or summary FederalRegister.gov

Rule Tue, Sep 29, 2026

Recodification of Title IX Rules

Education Department

Federal Register summary The Secretary of Education publishes a final rule to repeal the U.S. Department of Education's (Department) 2024 final rule amending the Title IX regulations and restoring the regulatory text that existed prior to the 2024 rulemaking. The Department takes this action because the 2024 final rule has been vacated and is not enforceable nationwide. The Department has not enforced the 2024 final rule for over a year and a half; the regulatory text that existed before promulgation of the 2024 final rule, which is in force, should be recodified in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). For this…

Effective Tue, Sep 29, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Tue, Sep 29, 2026

Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals (IPPS) and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Policy Changes and Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Rates; Requirements for Quality Programs; Other Policy Changes; and Adoption of Updated Versions of Certain Health Information Technology Standards; Correction

Health and Human Services Department/Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services/Office of the Secretary

Federal Register summary This document corrects technical and typographical errors in the final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on August 4, 2026 titled "Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals (IPPS) and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Policy Changes and Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Rates; Requirements for Quality Programs; Other Policy Changes; and Adoption of Updated Versions of Certain Health Information Technology Standards."

Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Mon, Sep 28, 2026

Hazardous Materials: Incorporation of ASME Code Section XII and the National Board Inspection Code

Transportation Department/Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Federal Register summary PHMSA is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to incorporate by reference and authorize the use of the 2015 edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section XII--Rules for Construction and Continued Service of Transport Tanks for the construction and continued service of certain specification cargo tank motor vehicles (CTMVs), cryogenic portable tanks, and multi-unit tank car tanks. PHMSA is also amending the HMR to incorporate by reference and authorize the use of the 2015 edition of the National Board of Boiler and…

Effective Wed, Oct 28, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Fri, Sep 25, 2026

Air Plan Approval; Kentucky; Campbell-Clermont Area Maintenance Plan for the 2010 1-Hour SO2 NAAQS

Environmental Protection Agency

Federal Register summary The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Division for Air Quality (DAQ), on February 20, 2025. The SIP revision includes the second 10- year maintenance plan for the Kentucky portion of the Campbell- Clermont, Kentucky-Ohio maintenance area ("Campbell-Clermont, KY-OH Area" or "Area") for the 2010 1-hour sulfur dioxide (SO2) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The Kentucky portion of the Area is comprised of a part of Campbell County. The EPA is…

Effective Tue, Nov 24, 2026 Ohio in title or summary FederalRegister.gov

Rule Tue, Sep 22, 2026

Softwood Lumber Board Assessment Rate Clarification and Changes to Membership

Agriculture Department/Agricultural Marketing Service

Federal Register summary This final rule implements changes to the Softwood Lumber Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order (Order). The changes include clarifying the assessment rate for softwood lumber imported into the United States and revising the membership of the Softwood Lumber Board (Board or SLB).

Effective Thu, Oct 22, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Fri, Sep 18, 2026

Milk in the Northeast and Other Marketing Areas; Uniform Pricing Formula Provisions

Agriculture Department/Agricultural Marketing Service

Federal Register summary The Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) Dairy Program published a final rule in the Federal Register on January 17, 2025, amending the pricing provisions in the 11 Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs). This document corrects the Class I differential in Morgan County, Ohio, and removes Shannon County, South Dakota, from the Class I Differential table.

Effective Fri, Sep 18, 2026 Ohio in title or summary FederalRegister.gov

Rule Wed, Sep 16, 2026

Annual Fireworks Displays and Other Events in the USCG Heartland District Requiring Safety Zones

Homeland Security Department/Coast Guard

Federal Register summary The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the University of Pittsburgh Drone Show on September 17, 2026, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for annual fireworks displays and other events within the Heartland Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in Pittsburgh, PA. During the enforcement period, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh.

Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Fri, Sep 4, 2026

Safety Zone; Ohio Street Beach Swim Course, Lake Michigan, Chicago Harbor, Chicago, IL

Homeland Security Department/Coast Guard

Federal Register summary The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the Chicago Masters' Big Shoulders 5K and 2.5K Open Water Swim event to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during a swim event. Our regulation for marine events within the Great Lakes Coast Guard District identified the safety zone for this event in Chicago, IL. During the enforcement period, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or a designated on-scene representative.

Ohio in title or summary FederalRegister.gov

Rule Fri, Sep 4, 2026

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Nine Species Not Warranted for Listing as Endangered or Threatened Species

Interior Department/Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register summary We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce findings that nine species are not warranted for listing as endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA or Act). After a thorough review of the best scientific and commercial data available, we find that it is not warranted at this time to list the Big Bar hesperian (Vespericola pressleyi), Chesapeake logperch (Percina bimaculate), Kirtland's snake (Clonophis kirtlandii), orangefin madtom (Noturus gilberti), Shasta chaparral (Trilobopsis roperi), Shasta hesperian (Vespericola shasta)…

Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Thu, Sep 3, 2026

Special Local Regulation; Allegheny River Mile Markers 0-3.5 and Ohio River Mile Marker 0-3, Pittsburgh, PA

Homeland Security Department/Coast Guard

Federal Register summary The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) on the waters of the Allegheny River from mile marker 0 to mile marker 3.5 and the Ohio River from mile marker 0 to mile marker 3 in Pittsburgh, PA. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters from potential hazards during the Pitt Paddle planned on September 6, 2026. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the six-and-a-half- mile regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh or a designated representative.

Effective Sun, Sep 6, 2026 Ohio in title or summary FederalRegister.gov

Rule Tue, Sep 1, 2026

National Wildlife Refuge System; 2026-2027 Station-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations

Interior Department/Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register summary We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS or Service), open or expand hunting opportunities on 111 field stations, including 107 units of the National Wildlife Refuges System (Refuge System or NWRS) and 4 units of the National Fish Hatchery System (Hatchery System or NFHS). This includes opening hunting or sport fishing opportunities for the first time on 14 National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) and 3 National Fish Hatcheries (NFH). These actions will open or expand more than 1,450 opportunities for hunting and fishing across the NWRS and NFHS in order to increase access for the American public…

Effective Mon, Aug 31, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Mon, Aug 31, 2026

Process for Authorizing Seasonal Migratory Game Bird Hunting

Interior Department/Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Register summary The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service or we) is changing the administrative process for authorizing seasonal migratory game bird hunting in the United States. Migratory game bird hunting regulations are currently promulgated annually to provide opportunities for recreation and sustenance; aid Federal, State, and Tribal governments in the management of migratory game birds; and allow harvests at levels compatible with migratory game bird population status and habitat conditions. The Service is adopting a more efficient administrative process for authorizing seasonal migratory game bird…

Effective Mon, Aug 31, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Fri, Aug 28, 2026

Airworthiness Directives; Various Helicopters

Transportation Department/Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register summary The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B, EC225LP, AS 365 N3, and AS332L2 helicopters; all Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, EC135T3, and EC635T2+ helicopters; all Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK 117 C-2, MBB-BK 117 D-2, and MBB-BK 117 D-3 helicopters; and all Leonardo S.p.A. Model AB139, AW109SP, AW139, AW169, and AW189 helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports that certain rescue hoist assemblies may have been equipped with a non-conformant…

Effective Fri, Oct 2, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Schedules of Controlled Substances: Temporary Placement of 5,6-Dichloro Brorphine, 5,6-Dichloro Desmethylchlorphine, N-Propionitrile Chlorphine, and Spirochlorphine in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act

Justice Department/Drug Enforcement Administration

Federal Register summary The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issues this temporary order to schedule 1-(1-(1-(4-bromophenyl)ethyl)piperidin-4- yl)-5,6-dichloro-1,3-dihydro-2H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-one (commonly known as 5,6-dichloro brorphine or SR-14968); 5,6-dichloro-1-(1-(4- chlorobenzyl)piperidin-4-yl)-1,3-dihydro-2H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-one (commonly known as 5,6-dichloro desmethylchlorphine or SR-17018); 3-(3- (1-(1-(4-chlorophenyl)ethyl)piperidin-4-yl)-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H- benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)propanenitrile (commonly known as N-propionitrile chlorphine or cychlorphine); and…

Effective Thu, Aug 27, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Wed, Aug 26, 2026

Schedules of Controlled Substances: Temporary Placement of Mitragynine Pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, and MGM-16 in Schedule I

Justice Department/Drug Enforcement Administration

Federal Register summary The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is issuing this temporary order to schedule three 7-hydroxymitragynine-related substances (mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, and MGM-16), including their isomers, esters, ethers, salts, and salts of isomers, esters, and ethers, whenever the existence of such isomers, esters, ethers, and salts is possible, in schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. DEA bases this action on a finding that placing mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, and MGM-16 in schedule I is necessary to avoid an imminent hazard to public safety. This order imposes the regulatory…

Effective Wed, Aug 26, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Tue, Aug 25, 2026

Montana Regulatory Program

Interior Department/Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

Federal Register summary We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are denying an amendment to the Montana regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). Montana submitted this proposed amendment to OSM on its own initiative in response to a State law passed by the Montana Legislature (Senate Bill (SB) 392). The proposed amendment would have added a provision requiring equal application of court costs to the prevailing party in contested case proceedings by a court or administrative agency that issues a decision. The proposal would have also amended…

Effective Thu, Sep 24, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Fri, Aug 21, 2026

Security Zone; Ohio River, Cincinnati, OH

Homeland Security Department/Coast Guard

Federal Register summary The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary security zone for all navigable waters of the Ohio River, extending the entire width of the river, between mile markers (MM) 461 to MM 473. This security zone is needed to provide waterside security and protection of persons under the protection of the United States Secret Service during a visit to Cincinnati, OH. During the enforcement period, entry into, transiting, or anchoring in the security zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Ohio Valley (COTP) or a designated on-scene U.S. Coast Guard representative.

Effective Thu, Aug 20, 2026 Ohio in title or summary FederalRegister.gov

Rule Fri, Aug 21, 2026

Rescission of Executive Order 11246 Implementing Regulations

Labor Department/Federal Contract Compliance Programs Office

Federal Register summary On January 21, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14173, "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity," which revoked Executive Order 11246. Accordingly, the U.S. Department of Labor publishes this final rule to rescind the implementing regulations for Executive Order 11246.

Effective Mon, Oct 26, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service Staffing

Labor Department/Employment and Training Administration

Federal Register summary The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL or the Department) is removing the requirement that States use State merit staff to provide Wagner-Peyser Employment Service (ES) services. This final rule allows States to use the staffing model that provides the required services with the most efficient and cost-effective model for their State.

Effective Mon, Oct 19, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Tue, Aug 18, 2026

Safety Zone; Ohio Street Beach Swim Course, Lake Michigan, Chicago Harbor, Chicago, IL

Homeland Security Department/Coast Guard

Federal Register summary The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the North Avenue Swim & Triathlon Yo (NASTY) Carb Party event to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during a swim race. Our regulation for marine events within the Coast Guard Great Lakes District identifies the safety zone for this event in Chicago, IL. During the enforcement period, entry into, transiting, or remaining within the safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or a designated on-scene representative.

Ohio in title or summary FederalRegister.gov

Rule Fri, Aug 14, 2026

Special Local Regulation; ChattaWake Wakesurfing Event, Tennessee River, Chattanooga TN

Homeland Security Department/Coast Guard

Federal Register summary The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation (SLR) for the ChattaWake wakesurfing competition, from Mile Marker 462 to 466 on the Tennessee River near Chattanooga, TN. This rulemaking will create a special regulated area requiring non-participants to transit at no-wake speed to protect wake surfers from potential hazards on the waterway.

Effective Thu, Aug 13, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Medicaid Program; Prohibition on Federal Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Funding for Sex-Rejecting Procedures Furnished to Children

Health and Human Services Department/Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Federal Register summary This final rule requires that a State Medicaid plan must provide that the Medicaid agency will not make payment under the plan for sex-rejecting procedures for children under 18, and prohibits the use of Federal Medicaid dollars to fund sex-rejecting procedures for individuals under the age of 18. In addition, this final rule requires that a separate State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) plan must provide that the CHIP agency will not make payment under the plan for sex-rejecting procedures for children under 19, and prohibits the use of Federal CHIP dollars to fund sex-rejecting…

Effective Tue, Oct 13, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Tue, Aug 11, 2026

Reforms to 13 CFR 124.103 To Remove SBA's 8(a) Program's Rebuttable Presumption of Social Disadvantage for Individually Owned Firms Only. Reforms Do Not Impact Entity-Owned Firms

Small Business Administration

Federal Register summary The U.S. Small Business Administration ("SBA" or "Agency") amends its regulations to align the Section 8(a) Business Development Program (8(a) BD program) with constitutional requirements and the law. The rule applies only to the 8(a) BD eligibility of small businesses owned and controlled by individuals. It does not in any way amend or affect the eligibility of entity-owned small businesses (i.e., those owned by tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, Native Hawaiian Organizations, or Community Development Corporations). Specifically, the rule amends SBA's regulations to remove the rebuttable…

Effective Thu, Sep 10, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Fri, Aug 7, 2026

Ohio Regulatory Program

Interior Department/Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office

Federal Register summary The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), is approving, in part, two amendments to the Ohio regulatory program (the Ohio program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). As proposed by Ohio, the amendment involves statutory and regulatory changes to its bonding program (i.e., revising Ohio's alternative bonding system and providing the option for an applicant to post full-cost performance securities) and also includes statutory and regulatory changes pertaining to other subjects, such as abandoned mine land program funding…

Effective Tue, Sep 8, 2026 Ohio in title or summary FederalRegister.gov

Rule Tue, Aug 4, 2026

Safety Zone; Ohio River; River, Aurora, IN

Homeland Security Department/Coast Guard

Federal Register summary The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters on the Ohio River, from mile marker (MM) 499 to MM 497 in Aurora, Indiana. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with an over water powerline replacement. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Ohio Valley, or their designated representative.

Effective Mon, Aug 3, 2026 Ohio in title or summary FederalRegister.gov

Rule Tue, Aug 4, 2026

Hazardous Materials: Removing Burdensome Rail Reporting Requirements

Transportation Department/Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Federal Register summary This final rule reduces undue regulatory burdens by eliminating or replacing various rail transportation requirements that are either obsolete, overly burdensome, or conflict with other requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

Effective Thu, Sep 3, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov

Rule Tue, Aug 4, 2026

Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals (IPPS) and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Policy Changes and Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Rates; Requirements for Quality Programs; Other Policy Changes; and Adoption of Updated Versions of Certain Health Information Technology Standards

Health and Human Services Department/Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services/Office of the Secretary

Federal Register summary This final rule will revise the Medicare hospital inpatient prospective payment systems (IPPS) for operating and capital-related costs of acute care hospitals; make changes relating to Medicare graduate medical education (GME) for teaching hospitals; update the payment policies and the annual payment rates for the Medicare prospective payment system (PPS) for inpatient hospital services provided by long-term care hospitals (LTCHs); update and make changes to requirements for certain quality programs; and make other policy- related changes. ONC also adopts certain health information…

Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 Ohio in the full text FederalRegister.gov