Federal Register #2026-16621

Department of Commerce 2026 Unified Agenda of Regulations – Regulatory Planning Notice

The Department of Commerce has released its 2026 Unified Agenda of Regulations, providing an overview of upcoming regulatory actions: - Government buyer: Department of Commerce, including sub-agencies such as: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) - Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) - International Trade Administration (ITA) - Census Bureau - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) - Economic Development Administration (EDA) - Office of the Secretary - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement opportunity - No products or services are being requested; the agenda is a planning document for regulatory actions - Regulatory topics include fisheries management, endangered species, quota allocations, electronic reporting, and other policy priorities - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or unique procurement requirements are listed - The agenda is intended to inform the public and stakeholders about planned and ongoing regulatory activities

Description

The Department of Commerce publishes the 2026 Unified Agenda of Regulations in compliance with Executive Order 12866 and the Regulatory Flexibility Act. This agenda provides information on regulations under development or review over the next 12 months, grouped by pre-rulemaking, proposed rules, final rules, long-term actions, and completed rulemaking actions. It aims to facilitate public participation in the regulatory process by providing details on regulatory activities expected from November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2026. The agenda includes regulations from various Commerce operating units such as NOAA, BIS, PTO, ITA, Census Bureau, NIST, NTIA, EDA, and the Office of the Secretary.

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