Records collected on Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Daily brief · October 7, 2026

Federal agencies issue 8 records on music streaming, energy, labor and transportation

Today's records include the Copyright Office soliciting public comments on music streaming fraud, the Department of Energy withdrawing a commercial furnace test procedure, and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service updating its organizational statement. Additional records address timber sale contract regulations, driver hours of service, and other federal matters.

1. Other federal agencies (via the Federal Register) · Federal Register document

   Music Streaming Fraud

   The U.S. Copyright Office published a notice of inquiry soliciting public information on issues related to music streaming fraud, pursuant to a congressional request. Written comments are due by November 23, 2026, and reply comments by December 21, 2026.

   Why it matters: This inquiry opens a public comment period to gather information that may inform Copyright Office policy or recommendations to Congress on music streaming fraud.

   Record page · Official source (federalregister.gov)

2. Other federal agencies (via the Federal Register) · Federal Register document

   Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Commercial Warm Air Furnaces

   The Department of Energy is withdrawing appendix B, a test procedure for commercial warm air furnaces adopted under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, effective December 7, 2026. DOE determined that appendix B would increase burden without sufficient gains in representativeness. Commercial warm air furnaces will continue to be tested under appendix A.

   Why it matters: This final rule removes one testing standard while keeping another in place, affecting manufacturers and compliance with federal energy efficiency requirements for commercial warm air furnaces.

   Record page · Official source (federalregister.gov)

3. Other federal agencies (via the Federal Register) · Federal Register document

   Statement of Organization and Functions

   The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service issued a revised Statement of Organization and Functions effective October 1, 2026. The notice rescinds all prior statements of organization for the agency.

   Why it matters: This notice establishes the current official structure and functions of FMCS and supersedes all earlier organizational statements.

   Record page · Official source (federalregister.gov)

4. Other federal agencies (via the Federal Register) · Federal Register document

   Purchaser Credit on Timber Sale Contracts

   The Forest Service is issuing a final rule to remove obsolete regulations governing purchaser credit in timber sale contracts on National Forest System lands. The purchaser credit authority expired in April 1999, and no active contracts remain under it; this rule eliminates the now-defunct regulatory provisions to align with the statutory repeal.

   Why it matters: The removal updates the regulatory code to eliminate provisions that no longer apply, affecting timber sale contract administration on federal lands.

   Record page · Official source (federalregister.gov)

5. Other federal agencies (via the Federal Register) · Federal Register document

   Agency Information Collection Activities; New Information Collection: Hours of Service of Drivers; Pilot Program To Allow Commercial Drivers To Split Sleeper Berth Time

   The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announces a proposed information collection to study a pilot program allowing commercial drivers to split sleeper berth time under hours of service rules. The study will collect data from approximately 256 commercial motor vehicle drivers to examine whether more-flexible sleeper berth options improve driver working conditions and quality of life while maintaining safety compared to current regulations.

   Why it matters: This notice opens a public comment period (closing December 7, 2026) on whether the OMB should approve FMCSA's data collection for a pilot program that could change federal hours of service regulations affecting commercial truck drivers.

   Record page · Official source (federalregister.gov)

Also filed today

• Self-Regulatory Organizations; Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Adopt Rule 1328, Influencing or Rewarding... Other federal agencies (via the Federal Register) · Federal Register document
• Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.; Order Granting Approval of a Proposed Rule Change To List and Trade Shares of the 3x Gold ETF, 3x Silver ETF, 3x Bitcoin ETF, 3x Ether ETF,... Other federal agencies (via the Federal Register) · Federal Register document
• Self-Regulatory Organizations; Investors Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Establish Listing Standards and Withdrawal Criteria for Options on... Other federal agencies (via the Federal Register) · Federal Register document

By the numbers

• 8 records collected, against 21.9 a day over the previous 7 days and 25.6 over 30.
• Other federal agencies (via the Federal Register) 8
• Busiest court in the last 30 days: District Court, District of Columbia (33 records).
• Repeat filer: Blue Owl Digital Infrastructure Trust — 2 records in 90 days.
• Repeat filer: Fidelity Core Real Estate Fund — 2 records in 90 days.
• Repeat filer: Old QVC Group, Inc. — 2 records in 90 days.
• Repeat filer: QVC Group, Inc. — 2 records in 90 days.

Sources: federalregister.gov. Compiled from official releases; not legal or investment advice. Summaries are written from the official source text and checked against it before publication; records whose official page cannot be read are listed by title only.