A summary of notable rulemaking activity published in the Federal Register on November 2–3, 2026, drawn from the Spicy Regs dataset.

Final rules

Pharmacy benefit manager fee disclosure (EBSA, Department of Labor). The final rule requires pharmacy benefit management service providers, and affiliated brokerage and consulting providers, to disclose their direct and indirect compensation to fiduciaries of large, self-insured group health plans covered by ERISA. The disclosures are tied to ERISA's prohibited-transaction exemption for service arrangements, so fiduciaries can assess whether contracts and compensation are reasonable. It is effective January 4, 2027 and applies to plan years beginning on or after July 1, 2027. The Department says it issued the rule under section 12 of Executive Order 14273. Source: Federal Register 2026-22306 (published Nov. 2).

Streamlining contested adjudications (NRC). The Nuclear Regulatory Commission revised its rules of practice for contested licensing hearings, citing the ADVANCE Act of 2024 and Executive Order 14300. The changes touch 10 CFR parts 2, 51, 52, 53 and 54. The rule takes effect December 3, 2026 and applies to contested proceedings noticed on or after that date. Source: Federal Register 2026-22443 (published Nov. 3).

Proposed rules open for comment

LNG facility safety standards (PHMSA, Department of Transportation). PHMSA proposes to incorporate by reference the latest industry safety standards for liquefied natural gas facilities and to update 49 CFR parts 191 and 193 after more than two decades of change. It also responds to congressional mandates to integrate risk-based approaches for certain LNG facilities. Comments are due January 4, 2027, and a public meeting of PHMSA's advisory committees will be announced later. Source: Federal Register 2026-22396 (published Nov. 3).

Infant formula nutrient requirements (FDA). As part of a phased review of infant formula nutrients, FDA proposes to change the minimum and/or maximum levels of four required nutrients, change the unit of measure for some nutrients, change one permitted nutrient source, and amend required labeling. FDA also concludes that current levels for four other nutrients remain appropriate. Comments are due March 2, 2027. Source: Federal Register 2026-22273 (published Nov. 2).

Why these matter

The two final rules have fixed effective dates that set when affected parties must comply. The two proposals are open for public comment, and the agencies' summaries describe what each would change. Comments can be submitted through Regulations.gov using docket IDs PHMSA-2019-0091 and FDA-2026-N-10832.

Data: Spicy Regs dataset and GPO Federal Register text. Summaries are drawn from agency-published summaries.