FTC Petitioned to Speed Up Petition Responses—Inception Bureaucracy

2026-20143, Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses

The FTC is planning new rules to stop scams where fake websites or social media accounts pretend to be the government or real businesses to trick people out of money. This affects online platforms like search engines and social media sites, which may have to change how they handle these impersonation scams. The FTC wants your thoughts by November 30, 2026, before making any final decisions.

2026-20078, Petition for Rulemaking of Malik Tony Singleton

Malik Tony Singleton asked the Federal Trade Commission to create new rules that protect consumers from tricky business practices, especially around automated decisions and keeping records. This could affect anyone who buys stuff or uses services that rely on computers to make choices. People have until October 30, 2026, to share their thoughts, and these changes might make companies more honest and clear, possibly saving consumers money and hassle.

2026-19598, Rules of Practice

The FTC is updating its rules to drop a confusing post-job approval step for former employees, making it easier to hire experts like economists and tech pros. They’re keeping ethics rules but clarifying what happens if someone breaks them. These changes kick in on September 24, 2026, with no new costs, just smoother, fairer rules for everyone involved.

2026-19597, Rules of Practice

The FTC is updating its rules to make things clearer and smoother for everyone involved. These changes affect how staff handle information requests, assign judges, and manage public records, with some new deadlines and procedures starting September 24, 2026. No big money changes here—just smarter, faster government work for businesses and the public.

2026-19289, FleetCor Technologies; Analysis of Proposed Consent Order To Aid Public Comment

FleetCor Technologies is facing charges for unfair business practices, and the FTC has proposed a deal to fix these issues. FleetCor must follow new rules to stop these practices, and the public can share their thoughts by October 22, 2026. This agreement aims to protect customers and keep FleetCor honest without any immediate fines mentioned.

2026-18853, Civil Penalty Inflation Adjustments

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) won’t raise any fines in 2026 because the government couldn’t get the inflation data needed to update them. So, businesses and folks facing penalties will see the same fine amounts as in 2025. This freeze kicks in starting September 15, 2026, keeping things steady for now.

Previous: 2025-02016, Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Engines

The FAA wants to make sure certain General Electric jet engines stay safe by replacing some turbine disks that might have tiny iron bits inside. This affects several GE GEnx engine models and aims to prevent engine problems. Owners need to act before March 17, 2025, and while it might cost some money, it’s all about keeping flights safe and sound.

Next: C1-2025-00974, Law Enforcement Response in Power Reactor Physical Protection Programs

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is updating rules to improve how law enforcement responds to security at nuclear power plants. These changes affect power reactor operators and law enforcement teams, aiming to boost safety and quick action during threats. The new rules are proposed now, with details on timing and costs to be shared soon, so everyone can get ready and stay safe.