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2026-15458, Civil Money Penalty for Actions in Contempt of an Immigration Judge's Proper Exercise of Authority

This notice of proposed rulemaking ("NPRM") would implement a provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act ("INA" or "the Act") that authorizes Immigration Judges, under regulations prescribed by the Attorney General, to sanction by civil money penalty any action (or inaction) in contempt of the proper exercise of their authority by certain individuals. The rule would: define the scope of the contempt authority; provide procedures for contempt findings, penalty determinations, and penalty payment; establish an appellate process; and implement oversight of the use of contempt authority. The rule would also make conforming changes to the grounds for practitioner discipline.

2026-11526, Implementation of the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act of 2018: Dispensing and Administering Controlled Substances for Medication-Assisted Treatment

Starting July 9, 2026, new rules make it easier for doctors and pharmacies to provide medicine that helps people recover from opioid addiction. These changes affect healthcare providers by expanding who can give medication-assisted treatment and how pharmacies can deliver these medicines. The goal? Faster, safer access to treatment with clear rules that save time and support recovery.

2026-10128, Revision of Applications for Manufacturing and Procurement Quotas

The DEA wants to update how companies apply for permission to make and buy certain controlled drugs and chemicals. These changes will make the rules clearer, help prevent drug shortages, and ensure enough supply for medical and scientific needs. If you’re a manufacturer or involved in this process, get ready to follow new steps and share your thoughts by July 20, 2026.

2026-09160, Implementing PATRIOT Act Improvements: Contraband Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco

Starting June 8, 2026, new rules crack down harder on illegal cigarette and smokeless tobacco sales. The government lowered the amount that counts as smuggling from 60,000 to just 10,000 cigarettes and now includes smokeless tobacco in the crackdown. Sellers and distributors must keep better records and report more info, making it tougher to dodge the law and protect honest businesses.

2026-16775, Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Water Act

2026-16606, Regulatory Agenda

The Department of Justice is publishing its 2026 Unified Agenda regulatory agenda pursuant to Executive Order 12866, "Regulatory Planning and Review," 58 FR 51735, and the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 to 612 (1988).

Previous: 2026-00193, Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From Taiwan: Preliminary Results and Rescission, In Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce found that certain corrosion-resistant steel from Taiwan wasn’t sold at unfairly low prices between July 2023 and June 2024. This means some companies won’t face extra duties, but the review is still open for comments. Steel makers and importers should watch for updates that could affect costs and trade rules soon.

Next: 2026-00196, Utility Scale Wind Towers From Canada, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Republic of Korea: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders

The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to keep the antidumping duties on big wind towers imported from Canada, Vietnam, Indonesia, and South Korea. This means these countries will still have to pay extra fees to sell their wind towers in the U.S., starting January 8, 2026. The move protects American wind tower makers from unfairly low prices and helps keep the playing field fair.