Issue NEWS-2026-W42 · Oct 12, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026

The Daily Trickle

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This week, from source to page

24 documents from primary sources, published this week
11 selected passed the news gate
6 in this issue passed the fact check

Health and drugs

Final rule, effective Dec 14, 2026Food and Drug Administration

Salt substitutes allowed in standardized foods to help cut sodium

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a final rule, effective December 14, 2026, that permits salt substitutes in standardized foods to reduce their sodium content. The FDA says reducing sodium may help reduce the risk of hypertension, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. The rule gives industry flexibility to produce lower-sodium standardized foods while keeping their basic nature and essential characteristics.

Published
Oct 13, 2026
Effective
Dec 14, 2026

How to weigh in: No comment period: this is a final rule.

Read it in the Federal Register Official PDF on govinfo.gov
FR Doc. 2026-20848 · Docket No. FDA-2022-N-2226

Food, farming and wildlife

Temporary rule, effective Oct 13, 2026National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Maine's 2026 summer flounder commercial quota has been harvested

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announces that the 2026 commercial summer flounder quota allocated to the State of Maine has been harvested. Vessels with a federal commercial permit for summer flounder may not land it in Maine for the rest of 2026 unless quota is transferred from another state, and dealers are advised that no federal commercial quota is available there. This temporary rule is effective October 13, 2026.

Published
Oct 13, 2026
Effective
Oct 13, 2026

How to weigh in: No comment period: this is a final rule.

Read it in the Federal Register Official PDF on govinfo.gov
FR Doc. 2026-20861 · Docket No. 260209-0039 · RTID 0648-XG117
ProposedNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Proposed spiny dogfish harvest limits for 2026 and 2027, with looser rules on overages

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) proposes Framework Adjustment 7 to the Atlantic spiny dogfish fishery management plan, as recommended by the Mid-Atlantic and New England Fishery Management Councils. It would set allowable harvest levels for fishing year 2026 and projected 2027 to prevent overfishing, and would no longer require full payback of annual catch limit (ACL) overages when the stock is considered healthy, giving the commercial fishery more flexibility.

Published
Oct 13, 2026
Comments close
Nov 12, 2026

How to weigh in: Comment by November 12, 2026.

Read it in the Federal Register Official PDF on govinfo.gov
FR Doc. 2026-20863 · Docket No. 261007-0005
Final rule, effective Jan 11, 2027National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Gear marking and entanglement rules for Pacific coast groundfish fishery

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is issuing a final rule that sets gear marking requirements and entanglement risk reduction measures for parts of the Pacific coast groundfish fishery, effective January 11, 2027. The rule has mandatory requirements and voluntary measures, and is made under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The gear marking is meant to make it easier to attribute an entanglement to a specific fishery and gear type, and the risk reduction measures aim to cut bycatch by lowering the chance that marine animals become entangled in fishing line.

Published
Oct 13, 2026
Effective
Jan 11, 2027

How to weigh in: No comment period: this is a final rule.

Read it in the Federal Register Official PDF on govinfo.gov
FR Doc. 2026-20873 · Docket No. 260925-0005

Business and trade

ProposedU.S. Customs and Border Protection

Proposed rule would require rail carriers to send advance traveler information

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is proposing to require rail carriers to send advance electronic traveler information for every crew member and passenger arriving in or departing from the United States on a train. Carriers would also send an advance notice of the train's arrival or departure. The proposal says it would enhance security while facilitating legitimate international travel by train.

Published
Oct 13, 2026
Comments close
Dec 14, 2026

How to weigh in: Comment by December 14, 2026.

Read it in the Federal Register Official PDF on govinfo.gov
FR Doc. 2026-20884 · Docket No. USCBP-2026-0992

Other government notices

Final rule, effective Nov 12, 2026Surface Transportation Board

Surface Transportation Board raises 87 of its 135 fees for 2026

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is issuing a final rule, effective November 12, 2026, that updates for 2026 the fees the public pays to file certain cases and pleadings with the Board. Of the Board's 135 fees, 87 will increase and 48 will stay at their current levels.

Published
Oct 13, 2026
Effective
Nov 12, 2026

How to weigh in: No comment period: this is a final rule.

Read it in the Federal Register Official PDF on govinfo.gov
FR Doc. 2026-20889 · Docket No. EP 542 (Sub-No. 34)