Steel Plant Cleanup Deal Lodged for Public Review

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: 2026-08579, Incidental Take Permit Application for the Desert Tortoise; Draft Habitat Conservation Plan and Draft Environmental Assessment; CalPortland-Oro Grande Quarries and Cement Plant, San Bernardino County, CA

CalPortland wants permission to keep mining at their Oro Grande site in San Bernardino County, even though it might accidentally harm the threatened desert tortoise. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is reviewing a plan to protect the tortoise while allowing mining to continue and is asking the public to share their thoughts by June 3, 2026. This plan balances business activity with saving a special desert animal.

Next: 2026-08582, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance

Volkswagen found that some 2024-2025 Jetta and 2024 Taos models have a small issue with their tire pressure monitoring systems. They asked the government to say this problem doesn’t really affect safety, so they don’t have to fix it right away. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until June 3, 2026, to speak up!