Federal Register items published October 29, 2026, drawn from the Spicy Regs dataset. Summaries follow each document's own abstract.

Proposed rules open for comment

Federal workplace drug testing guidelines (HHS/SAMHSA). Comments close Dec 28, 2026. HHS proposes to revise its Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs for two specimen types, published as separate documents: oral fluid (2026-22121) and urine (2026-22122). Each revises the version published October 12, 2023. It matters to federal agencies and the laboratories that run their testing programs.

Block grant regulations (HHS/ACF). Comments close Nov 30, 2026. ACF proposes to amend 45 CFR part 96 to modernize requirements and reduce administrative burden on States and Tribal grantees. The proposal removes several sections and amends others covering waivers, annual reporting and weatherization funding limits. It matters to State and Tribal block grant administrators. Federal Register 2026-22123

Final rules

Child support enforcement (HHS/ACF). Effective Nov 30, 2026. The final rule amends or removes child support regulations in 45 CFR parts 301 through 310 that ACF describes as unnecessary or obsolete. They cover state plan requirements, program operations, financial participation, performance measures and the Tribal IV-D program. It matters to state and Tribal child support agencies. Federal Register 2026-22116

Federal workforce planning (OPM). Effective Nov 30, 2026. OPM issued a final rule revising 5 CFR part 250. It streamlines human capital planning and reporting, strengthens the authority of agency Chief Human Capital Officers, and updates employee survey requirements. OPM says it made targeted revisions after reviewing public comments. It matters to federal agencies' HR and workforce planning offices. Federal Register 2026-22093

Rural housing loans with accessory dwelling units (USDA/RHS). Effective Dec 28, 2026. The Rural Housing Service is amending the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program to permit financing of homes with income-producing accessory dwelling units. It also clarifies eligibility for properties with features for home-based operations that use non-commercial real estate features. It matters to lenders and borrowers in the program. Federal Register 2026-22038

Source: Federal Register documents via the Spicy Regs dataset. Comments are submitted through regulations.gov.

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