US Federal

FTC Revises Negative Option Rule, Withdraws CARS Rule, Removes Non-Compete Rule

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has revised its Negative Option Rule, withdrawn the Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule, and removed its Non-Compete Clause Rule. These actions are taken to conform existing rules to recent federal court decisions. The changes are effective February 12, 2026.

EPA Proposes Missouri Clean Air Act Accidental Release Program Delegation

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to approve Missouri's request for partial program delegation of the Clean Air Act Section 112(r) Accidental Release Program. This proposed rule is open for public comment until March 30, 2026.

Air Plan Approval; Missouri; Emission Data, Fees, and Process Information

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved revisions to Missouri's State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern the reporting of emission data, emission fees, and process information, including the addition of 1-Bromopropane as a Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP). The rule is effective March 30, 2026.

EPA Approves Connecticut SIP Revision for Ozone Reclassification

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a revision to Connecticut's State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning ozone reclassification. This rule is effective March 30, 2026, and addresses changes required due to a definition update related to ozone reclassification.

EPA Approves No-Migration Variance for Clean Harbors Oklahoma

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a no-migration variance from land disposal restrictions for Clean Harbors Lone Mountain, Oklahoma. This rule is effective March 30, 2026, and pertains to specific waste management practices at the facility.

EBSA Proposed Rule on PBM Fee Disclosure for ERISA Plans

The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has proposed a new rule requiring pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to disclose fees to ERISA plans. This proposed rule aims to increase transparency in PBM operations and is open for public comment until March 31, 2026.

EPA Approves Michigan SIP for 2015 Ozone Standard

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved Michigan's State Implementation Plan (SIP) elements for the 2015 ozone standard. This final rule pertains to attainment plan elements for Allegan, Berrien, and Muskegon County areas.

Health Insurance Transparency: Extension of Comment Period Proposed Rule

The Internal Revenue Service, Employee Benefits Security Administration, and Department of Health and Human Services have extended the comment period for a proposed rule on health insurance transparency in coverage. The original comment deadline was March 2, 2026.

Proposed Amendments to Electronic Disclosure Safe Harbors

The Employee Benefits Security Administration has proposed amendments to electronic disclosure safe harbors. This proposed rule is open for public comment until April 27, 2026. The amendments aim to update requirements related to providing paper statements in certain cases.

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Corrections

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published corrections to the Hazard Communication Standard. This rule corrects a document that was previously published on January 8, 2026.