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Executive actionSigned · Regulatory rule

Treasury's OFAC formally publishes General License 35, allowing certain transactions otherwise restricted under terrorism and drug trade sanctions programs.

The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is officially publishing General License 35 (GL 35) in the Federal Register. This license was already available on OFAC's website and applies to two sanctions programs: the Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations and the Illicit Drug Trade Sanctions Regulations. The publication formalizes the license's availability and ensures it is part of the official regulatory record.

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Signed · Treasury Department

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Publication of Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations and Illicit Drug Trade Sanctions Regulations Web General License 35

Regulatory rule · Signed

Treasury Department

General License 35 is a legal authorization issued by OFAC that permits specific transactions or activities that would otherwise be prohibited under two major sanctions frameworks: the Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations (GTSR) and the Illicit Drug Trade Sanctions Regulations (IDTSR). General licenses differ from specific licenses in that they apply broadly to categories of persons or transactions rather than being issued to a single named party. The legal basis for this…

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Executive actionSigned · Regulatory rule

The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations on Portland, OR waterways Sept 12-13, 2026, during marine events to protect public safety.

The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing temporary special local regulations on a specific section of waterways within the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port Zone near Portland, Oregon. These rules will be in effect September 12 through September 13, 2026, to protect people and property during scheduled marine events. Vessel operators in the regulated area must follow instructions from the Patrol Commander or any designated official patrol vessel during this period.

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Signed · Homeland Security Department

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Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port Zone, Portland, OR

Regulatory rule · Signed

Homeland Security Department

This regulatory action authorizes the U.S. Coast Guard to enforce special local regulations at one specific location within the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port Zone in Portland, Oregon. The enforcement window is narrow, covering only September 12 to September 13, 2026, and is directly tied to planned marine events occurring on those navigable waters during that time. The legal basis for this action comes from the Coast Guard's authority under Title 33 of the Code…

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Executive actionSigned · Regulatory rule

The Coast Guard is removing the drawbridge operation rule for the A1A North Causeway bridge in Fort Pierce, FL, since the bridge has been demolished and its bascule spans permanently removed.

The U.S. Coast Guard is eliminating the federal regulation that governed how the A1A North Causeway drawbridge operated over the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway near Fort Pierce, Florida. The bridge has been demolished and its movable bascule spans were permanently removed from the waterway in August 2026, making the existing operating regulation obsolete. This is a straightforward administrative cleanup action with no policy controversy.

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Signed · Homeland Security Department

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Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Fort Pierce, FL

Regulatory rule · Signed

Homeland Security Department

Effective Sep 9, 2026

This regulatory action removes the existing drawbridge operation regulation for the A1A North Causeway bridge located at mile 964.8 of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway near Fort Pierce, Florida. The regulation previously governed when and how the bridge's bascule spans (the movable lifting sections) had to open to allow vessel traffic to pass through the waterway. Since the bridge structure has been physically demolished and the bascule spans were permanently removed in…

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Executive actionSigned · Proposed rule

The FCC proposes stronger rules to keep bad actors out of its Robocall Mitigation Database, aiming to cut down on illegal robocalls reaching Americans.

The Federal Communications Commission is proposing updates to the Robocall Mitigation Database, a key tool used to track and regulate phone providers in the fight against illegal robocalls. The proposals would tighten filing requirements, improve the accuracy of provider information, and create faster processes for removing noncompliant or bad-faith actors from the database. The public is invited to comment on these measures before any final rules are adopted.

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Signed · Federal Communications Commission

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Improving the Effectiveness of the Robocall Mitigation Database; Call Authentication Trust Anchor; Advanced Methods To Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls

Proposed rule · Signed

Federal Communications Commission

Effective Oct 9, 2026

The FCC's proposed rule targets the Robocall Mitigation Database, which was established as part of the agency's broader effort to implement STIR/SHAKEN call authentication standards and reduce illegal robocalls. The database requires voice service providers to file robocall mitigation plans, and carriers are generally prohibited from accepting traffic from providers not listed in the database. This proposal seeks to close gaps that have allowed bad actors to exploit the…

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Executive actionSigned · Regulatory rule

The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone on Chicago waterways on Sept. 19, 2026, during the Tough Cup XII Regatta, temporarily restricting boat traffic in affected areas.

The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on portions of the Chicago River (South Branch) and the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal to protect participants and spectators during the Tough Cup XII Regatta on September 19, 2026. During the enforcement period, vessels may not enter, transit, or anchor within the designated zone without permission from the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or an authorized representative. This is a routine public safety measure…

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Safety Zone; Brandon Road Lock and Dam to Lake Michigan Including Des Plaines River, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Chicago River, and Calumet-Saganashkee Channel, Chicago, IL

Regulatory rule · Signed

Homeland Security Department

This regulatory rule enforces a pre-existing safety zone framework along the waterway corridor stretching from Brandon Road Lock and Dam to Lake Michigan, which includes the Des Plaines River, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Chicago River, and Calumet-Saganashkee Channel. The specific enforcement action targets the Chicago River (South Branch) and the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal on September 19, 2026, coinciding with the Tough Cup XII Regatta, a crew rowing…

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Executive actionSigned · Proposed rule

The US Postal Service proposes to discontinue use of Label 888 and Label 889 in its Domestic Mail Manual, updating mailing standards for postal operations.

The United States Postal Service is proposing to amend its Domestic Mail Manual to discontinue two specific mailing labels, Label 888 and Label 889. These labels are used in postal sorting and routing operations, and their discontinuation would update the official standards that govern how domestic mail is processed. The proposed rule focuses narrowly on these two labels, with revisions limited to those specific sections of the DMM.

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Signed · Postal Service

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Labels 888, 889, 891, and 892, Discontinued

Proposed rule · Signed

Postal Service

This proposed rule from the United States Postal Service seeks to formally discontinue Label 888 and Label 889 from the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM). These labels are used in domestic mail operations, typically for routing, sorting, or identifying specific mail categories. The discontinuation suggests that these labels are either outdated, being replaced by newer systems, or no longer necessary for current mail processing…

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