April 4, 2012 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Department of Energy (DOE) announces the availability of the Secretarial Determination and Basis for Section 3116 Determination for Closure of the F-Tank Farm (FTF) at the Savannah River Site (FTF 3116 Basis Document). DOE prepared and approved the FTF 3116 Basis Document pursuant to Section 3116(a) of the NDAA, which provides that the Secretary of Energy may, in consultation with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), determine that certain waste from reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel is not high-level waste if the provisions set forth in Section 3116(a) are satisfied. To make the determination for the FTF, the Secretary of Energy determined that the waste in the FTF: (1) Does not require permanent isolation in a deep geologic repository for spent fuel or high-level radioactive waste; (2) has had highly radioactive radionuclides removed to the maximum extent practical; and (3)(A) does not exceed concentration limits for Class C low-level waste and will be disposed of in compliance with the performance objectives in 10 CFR part 61, Subpart C and pursuant to a State approved closure plan or State-issued permit; or (3)(B) exceeds concentration limits for Class C low-level waste but will be disposed of in compliance with the performance objectives of 10 CFR part 61, Subpart C; pursuant to a State-approved closure plan or State-issued permit; and pursuant to plans developed by DOE in consultation with the NRC. DOE has also clarified its Record of Decision: Savannah River Site High-Level Waste Tank Closure issued on August 19, 2002 (67 FR 53784) in which the Department decided to implement the ``Stabilize Tanks Fill with Grout'' option evaluated in the Savannah River Site High- Level Waste Tank Closure Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) (DOE/EIS-0303; May 2002). DOE is not changing its decision to implement the ``Stabilize TanksFill with Grout'' option but is publishing this Notice to clarify that the decision to close the tanks has been made pursuant to NDAA Section 3116(a). All other aspects of the 2002 Record of Decision remain unchanged.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is correcting a final rule establishing revised test procedures for residential clothes washers, published in the Federal Register on March 7, 2012, and applicable as of April 6, 2012. DOE erroneously omitted regulatory language to remove the obsolete parenthetical note from the water factor calculation section of the currently applicable test procedure.

In compliance with the February 21, 2012 Presidential Memorandum ``Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs In Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement,'' the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is amending the Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement, to add 13 sections to designate product categories within which biobased products will be afforded Federal procurement preference, as provided for under section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, as amended by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (referred to in this document as ``section 9002''). USDA is also establishing minimum biobased contents for each of these product categories.

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. The ICR which is abstracted below describes the nature of the collection and the estimated burden and cost.

Summary of Application: Sunwest Rollover Member LLC (``Applicant'') requests an order of the Commission pursuant to sections 6(c) and 6(e) of the Act exempting it from all provisions of the Act and the rules thereunder, except sections 9, 17(a), 17(d) and 17(e), section 31, as modified herein (``Modified Section 31''), and sections 36 through 53 of the Act and the rules thereunder. Applicant would be exempt until the earlier of August 5, 2015 or such time as it no longer meets the definition of an investment company under the Act.

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost.

Michelin North America, Inc.\1\ (MNA) has determined that certain Michelin brand passenger car replacement tires, do not fully comply with paragraph S5.5 \2\ of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 139, New pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles. MNA has filed an appropriate report pursuant to 49 CFR part 573, Defect and Noncompliance Responsibility and Reports (dated June 2, 2011).

This document grants in full the Mitsubishi Motors R&D of America, Inc.'s (Mitsubishi) petition for exemption of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicle line in accordance with 49 CFR part 543, Exemption From the Theft Prevention Standard. This petition is granted, because the agency has determined that the antitheft device to be placed on the line as standard equipment is likely to be as effective in reducing and deterring motor vehicle theft as compliance with the parts-marking requirements of the 49 CFR part 541, Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard. Mitsubishi requested confidential treatment for specific information in its petition. The agency addressed Mitsubishi's request for confidential treatment by letter dated February 14, 2012.

This notice sets forth the schedule and summary agenda for the annual meeting of the Board of Visitors (BoV) for the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC). Notice of this meeting is required under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463). The Board's charter was renewed on February 21, 2012 in compliance with the requirements set forth in Title 10 U.S.C. 2166. Date: Wednesday, June 27th, 2012. Time: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Location: Double Tree Hotel Conference Room, 5351 Sidney Simons Blvd., Columbus, Georgia. Proposed Agenda: Update briefings from the Office of the Secretary of Defense (Policy); Department of State; US Northern Command and US Southern Command as well as receive other information appropriate to its interests. Date: Thursday, June 28th, 2012. Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: WHINSEC, 7161 Richardson Circle, Modular 2D, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905. Proposed Agenda: Topics will include a public comments period; update briefing from the WHINSEC Commandant; Subcommittee objectives discussion; and open discussion period.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has terminated the above-captioned investigation under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and has issued a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order against respondent American Automotive Parts, Inc. (``AAP'') of Niles, Illinois, which was previously found in default in the above-captioned investigation.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry (219) entitled ``Draft Guidance for Industry on Statistical Evaluation of Stability Data, VICH GL51.'' This draft guidance has been developed for veterinary use by the International Cooperation on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Veterinary Medicinal Products (VICH). This draft VICH guidance document is intended to provide recommendations on how to use stability data generated in accordance with the principles detailed in the VICH guidance entitled ``Stability Testing of New Veterinary Drug Substances and Medicinal Products, GL3(R)'' to propose a retest period or shelf life in a registration application.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment about our intention to request the OMB's approval for renewal of an existing information collection that is summarized below. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). Information pertaining to the requirement to be submitted: 1. The title of the information collection: Billing Instructions for NRC Cost Type Contracts. 2. Current OMB approval number: 3150-0109. 3. How often the collection is required: Monthly and on occasion. 4. Who is required or asked to report: NRC Contractors. 5. The estimated number of annual respondents: 34. 6. An estimate of the number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request: 618. 7. Abstract: In administering its contracts, the NRC Division of Contracts provides billing instructions for its contractors to follow in preparing invoices. These instructions stipulate the level of detail in which supporting data must be submitted for NRC review. The review of this information ensures that all payments made by NRC for valid and reasonable costs are in accordance with the contract terms and conditions. Submit, by June 4, 2012, comments that address the following questions: 1. Is the proposed collection of information necessary for the NRC to properly perform its functions? Does the information have practical utility? 2. Is the burden estimate accurate? 3. Is there a way to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected? 4. How can the burden of the information collection be minimized, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology? The public may examine and have copied for a fee publicly available documents, including the draft supporting statement, at the NRC's Public Document Room, Room O-1F21, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852. OMB clearance requests are available at the NRC's Web site: https://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/doc- comment/omb/. The document will be available on the NRC home page site for 60 days after the signature date of this notice. Comments submitted in writing or in electronic form will be made available for public inspection. Because your comments will not be edited to remove any identifying or contact information, the NRC cautions you against including any information in your submission that you do not want to be publicly disclosed. Comments submitted should reference Docket No. NRC-2012-0027. You may submit your comments by any of the following methods: Electronic comments: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket No. NRC-2012-0027. Mail comments to NRC Clearance Officer, Tremaine Donnell (T-5 F53), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001. Questions about the information collection requirements may be directed to the NRC Clearance Officer, Tremaine Donnell (T-5 F53), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; telephone: 301-415- 6258; email: INFOCOLLECTS.Resource@NRC.GOV.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System published in the Federal Register of March 16, 2012, a document finalizing proposed revisions to the Consolidated Financial Statements for Bank Holding Companies (BHC). This document corrects typographical errors in the document.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (``USTR'') is providing notice that on March 13, 2012, in accordance with the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (``WTO Agreement''), the United States requested consultations regarding restraints on the export from China of various forms of rare earths, tungsten and molybdenum (the ``materials''). That request may be found at www.wto.org contained in a document designated as WT/DS431/ 1. USTR invites written comments from the public concerning the issues raised in this dispute.

This is notice that the Administrator of Small Business Administration (SBA) has delegated to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of SBA management and supervisory authority, with certain limited exceptions noted below, over the Office of the Chief Information Officer and the Office of Management and Administration, and responsibility for coordinating and collaborating with other relevant officers within the Agency so as to achieve the mission and goals of the Agency.