Binding this month
72 federal rules take effect in October 2026
72 United States federal rules carry an effective date in October 2026. Sorted by the day they bind. Each row links to its Federal Register source.
Final rules matching this cut of the record.
Taking effect inside the month.
Promulgating bodies represented here.
Who is binding
Agencies with rules taking effect in October 2026
Promulgating bodies with at least one rule effective in October 2026. Source: Federal Register API, read 3 September 2026.
The records
Every rule on this view
Soonest first. A red margin rule marks a rule binding today; a faint rule marks one binding within 30 days.
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001
Renewable Energy Production Incentives
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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002
Financial Data Transparency Act Joint Data Standards
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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003
Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities; Updates to the Quality Reporting Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2027
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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004
Medicare Program; FY 2027 Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System-Rate Update
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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005
Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2027 and Updates to the IRF Quality Reporting Program
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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006
Medicare Program; FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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007
Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals (IPPS) and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Policy Changes and Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Rates; Requirements for Quality Programs; Other Policy Changes; and Adoption of Updated Versions of Certain Health Information Technology Standards
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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008
Inflation Adjustment for EOIR OBBBA Fees; Fiscal Year 2027
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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009
Telemarketing Sales Rule Fees
Prior state amending its Telemarketing Sales Rule ("TSR") by updating the fees charged to entities accessing the National Do Not Call Registry ("Registry") as required by the Do-Not-Call Registry Fee Extension Act of 2007.
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010
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
Prior state replacing the MLG door actuators is necessary to address the unsafe condition, and the applicability and definition of an affected part must be expanded.
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011
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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012
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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013
Rescission of Production Incentives for Cellulosic Biofuels
Prior state rescind the regulatory framework for production incentives for cellulosic biofuels, eliminating an inactive regulatory framework.
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014
Fees for the Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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015
Increase of Monetary Thresholds and Other Matters Related to Cost Accounting Standards Program Requirements
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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016
Conformance of Cost Accounting Standards to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for CAS 407 Use of Standard Costs for Direct Material and Direct Labor
Prior state rescinding Cost Accounting Standard (CAS) 407 to conform it with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
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017
Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden in Family Violence and Prevention Services
Prior state amendments will streamline the Family Violence Prevention and Services regulations and make them more accessible to the public.
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018
Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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019
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Engines
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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020
Airworthiness Directives; Various Helicopters
Prior state replacing each affected rescue hoist assembly with a serviceable rescue hoist assembly.
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021
Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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022
Free Matter for the Blind and Other Physically Handicapped Persons
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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023
Determining the Appropriate Penalty for Federal Employees Charged With Misconduct
Prior state amending its regulations governing the Board's review of the reasonableness of an agency's chosen penalty in misconduct-based adverse actions appealed to the Board.
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024
List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: Holtec International HI-STORM Flood/Wind System, Certificate of Compliance No. 1032, Amendment No. 10
Prior state amending its spent fuel storage regulations by revising the Holtec International HI- STORM Flood/Wind (FW) System listing within the "List of approved spent fuel storage casks" to include Amendment No.
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025
List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: Holtec International HI-STORM Flood/Wind System, Certificate of Compliance No. 1032, Amendment No. 10
Prior state amended the Holtec International HI-STORM Flood/Wind System listing within the "List of approved spent fuel storage casks" to include Amendment No.
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026
Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Division Engines
Prior state replacing the HPC drum rotor disk assembly with a part eligible for installation.
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027
Medicaid Program; Prohibition on Federal Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Funding for Sex-Rejecting Procedures Furnished to Children
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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028
Updates and Amendments to the Civil Service Rules
Prior state amend obsolete and outdated provisions of the Civil Service Rules that do not substantively affect agency operations.
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029
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Modification of Civil Aircraft To Incorporate Aircraft Survivability Equipment
Prior state amends the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to remove from the U.
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030
Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of America, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of America; 2026-2027 Recreational Closure for Greater Amberjack
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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031
Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service Staffing
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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032
Cause of Airline Delay and Cancellation Categories Under Section 511(b) of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
Prior state amending its regulations governing how air carriers report the causes of flight cancellations and delays.
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033
Operating Limitations at John F. Kennedy International Airport
Prior state extends the Order Limiting Operations at John F.
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034
Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of America; 2026 Red Snapper Recreational For-Hire Fishing Season in the Gulf of America
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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035
NRC Modernization: Rulemaking Procedure, Federal Advisory Committee Act Alignment, Access, and Security
Prior state revisions to ensure compliance with current federal policies.
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036
Rescission of Executive Order 11246 Implementing Regulations
Prior state rescind the implementing regulations for Executive Order 11246.
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037
Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Electronic Export Manifest for Rail Cargo
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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038
Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (24-5.5e)
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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039
Medicare Program; Updates to the Master List of Items Potentially Subject to Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery and/or Prior Authorization Requirements; Updates to the Required Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery List; and Updates to the Required Prior Authorization List
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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040
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Winnie, TX
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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041
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Dover, OH
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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042
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Crown Point, IN
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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043
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Canton, OH
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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044
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Freer, TX
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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045
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Mullin, TX
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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046
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Rosenberg, TX
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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047
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Barksdale, TX
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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048
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Glen Rose, TX
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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049
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Jewett, TX
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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050
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Monee, IL
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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051
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Geneva, OH
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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052
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Conneaut, OH
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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053
Amendment of Class D Airspace and Removal of Class E4 Airspace Over Nashua, NH
Prior state amends Class D airspace and removes Class E airspace over Nashua, NH.
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054
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Crown Point, IN
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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055
Amendment of Class D Airspace and Class E Airspace Over New Bedford, MA
Prior state amends Class D and Class E airspace over New Bedford, MA.
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056
Amendment of Class D Airspace and Class E Airspace Over Westfield, MA
Prior state amends Class D and Class E airspace over Westfield, MA.
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057
Amendment of Class B Airspace; New York, NY
Prior state amends the Class B airspace in New York, NY, to exclude Prohibited Area 75 (P-75) that overlies the residence of the President of the United States.
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058
Establishment of Prohibited Area P-75; New York, NY
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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059
Amendment of Class D Airspace and Class E Airspace Over Groton, CT
Prior state amends Class D and Class E airspace over Groton, CT.
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060
Amendment of United States Area Navigation Route T-388 in the Vicinity of Kodiak, Alaska
Prior state amends United States Area Navigation Route (RNAV) T-388 in the vicinity of Kodiak, Alaska.
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061
Amendment of United States Area Navigation Routes (RNAV) T-285 and T-286 in the Vicinity of Thedford, NE
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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062
Establishment of United States Area Navigation Route T-581 in the Vicinity of Missoula, Montana
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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063
Amendment of Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Federal Airways V-108 in the Vicinity of Concord, California
Prior state amends Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway V-108 in the vicinity of Concord, California.
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064
Amendment of United States Area Navigation Route Q-10 and Revocation of Alaska Area Navigation Routes J-804R and J-889R in Alaska
Prior state amends United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q-10 and revokes Alaska RNAV Routes J-804R and J-889R in Alaska.
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065
Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Chicago/Rockford, IL
Prior state amends the Class D and Class E airspace at Chicago/Rockford, IL.
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066
Revocation of Class E Airspace; Lake Geneva, WI
Prior state Not stated in the source document.
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067
Amendment of United States Area Navigation Route T-373 in the Vicinity of King Salmon, Alaska
Prior state amends United States Area Navigation Route (RNAV) T-373 in the vicinity of King Salmon, Alaska.
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068
Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace and Revocation of Class E Airspace; Muncie and Alexandria, IN
Prior state amends the Class D and Class E airspace at Muncie, IN, and revokes Class E airspace at Muncie, IN, and Alexandria, IN.
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069
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Bedford, IN
Prior state amends the Class E airspace at Bedford, IN.
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070
Amendment of Class E Airspace Over Staunton, VA
Prior state amends Class E airspace over Staunton, VA.
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071
Amendment of Restricted Areas R-2505, R-2524, R-2508, and R-2515 in California
Prior state amends multiple coordinates used to describe restricted areas R-2505, R-2524, R-2508, and R-2515 in California.
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072
Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Cardiovascular Disorders
Prior state revising the criteria in the Listing of Impairments (listings) that we use to evaluate claims involving cardiovascular disorders in adults and children under titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act (Act).
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72 United States federal rules carry an effective date in October 2026. Sorted by the day they bind. Each row links to its Federal Register source. Figures read 3 September 2026. Cite the read date with the figure: the window moves as rules are published and amended.
Federal rules taking effect in October 2026 - Luminory. Luminory federal effective-date record, 72 records, read 3 September 2026. https://luminory.org/calendar/2026-10/Luminory. (2026). Federal rules taking effect in October 2026 - Luminory [Data set]. Derived from the U.S. Federal Register API. https://luminory.org/calendar/2026-10/All citation formats · How this is derived · Raw data (CC BY 4.0)