BASF Faces Extra Cleanup Duties at Alabama Toxic Site

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.

2026-16665, Exempt Chemical Preparations Under the Controlled Substances Act

The applications for exempt chemical preparations received by the Drug Enforcement Administration between March 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026, as listed below, were accepted for filing and have been approved or denied as indicated. This publication addresses preparations through June 30, 2026, that were not included in previous Federal Register notices, and it does not affect preparations that have been previously published.

2026-16676, Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Safe Drinking Water Act

Previous: 2026-05590, St. Anthony Hydro, LLC; Notice of Meeting

St. Anthony Hydro, LLC is teaming up with Idaho’s historic experts and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a virtual meeting on April 9, 2026. They’ll chat about protecting cultural and historic sites while relicensing the St. Anthony Hydroelectric Project. This meeting helps make sure the project respects important local history without slowing down progress.

Next: 2026-05594, Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Request for Restoration of Entitlement Due to Facility Closure, Program of Training or Course Disapproval (Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment)

Veterans and service members using the Chapter 31 program can now request to restore their benefits if their training facility closes or their course gets disapproved. The VA is updating the form and asking for public feedback by April 22, 2026. This helps make sure folks don’t lose out on their hard-earned support and can get back on track without extra hassle.