United States

ACF Seeks Public Comment on Indian Child Welfare Act Assistance

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is seeking public comment on technical assistance related to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). The comments will inform ACF's work to meet new requirements under Public Law 118-258, focusing on removing burdens for State and Tribal title IV-B agencies and improving the Court Improvement Program.

ACF Withdraws Direct Final Rule on Name Change

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is withdrawing a direct final rule that made technical updates to Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Chapter III. The rule is being withdrawn because the agency received significant adverse comments.

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Regulatory Agenda

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation has published its Fall 2014 Regulatory Agenda, outlining planned regulatory actions for the upcoming year. This agenda details proposed rulemakings and reviews, providing insight into the agency's priorities for historic preservation.

ACUS Requests Comments on Federal Agency Collaboration with Governments

The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) is requesting public comments on how federal agencies collaborate with state, local, tribal, and territorial governments. The input will inform a project that may recommend best practices for such intergovernmental partnerships.

ACUS Adopts Recommendations on Government Records, Temporary Rules, Adjudication Offices, and STLTG Collaboration

The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) adopted four recommendations at its Eighty-fourth Plenary Session on January 21, 2026. These recommendations provide guidance on obtaining government records, using temporary rules, managing adjudication offices, and collaborating with state, tribal, local, and territorial governments.

Administrative Conference of the United States - Public Meeting Notice

The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) has announced a public meeting to discuss proposed recommendations and ongoing projects. The meeting will cover topics such as administrative dispute resolution and regulatory policy. This notice serves to inform interested parties about the upcoming session.

Administrative Conference of the United States PRB Member Appointments

The Administrative Conference of the United States has announced the appointment of new members to its Performance Review Board (PRB). The PRB is responsible for evaluating senior executive performance and making recommendations on ratings and awards. The appointments are effective September 12, 2025.

Administrative Conference Recommendations on Agency Procedures

The Administrative Conference of the United States adopted three recommendations at its Eighty-third Plenary Session on June 12, 2025. These recommendations provide best practices for agency investigative procedures, consultation with state, local, and tribal governments in regulatory policymaking, and public participation in agency adjudication.

Proposed Rule to Update Federal Register System Regulations

The Administrative Committee of the Federal Register has proposed updates to its system regulations to clarify policies, reflect current procedures, and incorporate technological advances. The proposal aims to improve readability and consistency with plain language principles. Comments are due by December 29, 2014.

Proposed Rule for Federal Register Print Subscriptions

The Administrative Committee of the Federal Register is proposing to update regulations for official requests for print subscriptions to the Federal Register, in accordance with the Federal Register Printing Savings Act of 2017. This proposed rule aims to align current practices with the Act's requirements for yearly subscription terms and specific issue requests.