Agencies and Commissions February 2009 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Social Security Ruling, SSR 09-6p.; Title XVI: Determining Childhood Disability-The Functional Equivalence Domain of “Moving About and Manipulating Objects”
We are giving notice of SSR 09-6p. This SSR consolidates information from our regulations, training materials, and question-and- answer documents about the functional equivalence domain of ``Moving about and manipulating objects.'' It also explains our policy about that domain.
Title XVI: Determining Childhood Disability-The Functional Equivalence Domain of “Interacting and Relating With Others”
We are giving notice of SSR 09-5p. This SSR consolidates information from our regulations, training materials, and question-and- answer documents about the functional equivalence domain of ``Interacting and relating with others.'' It also explains our policy about that domain.
Social Security Ruling, SSR 09-3p.; Title XVI: Determining Childhood Disability-The Functional Equivalence Domain of “Acquiring and Using Information”
We are giving notice of SSR 09-3p. This SSR consolidates information from our regulations, training materials, and question-and- answer documents about the functional equivalence domain of ``Acquiring and using information.'' It also explains our policy about that domain.
Title XVI: Determining Childhood Disability Under the Functional Equivalence Rule-The “Whole Child” Approach
We are giving notice of SSR 09-1p. This SSR provides policy interpretations and consolidates information from our regulations, training materials, and question-and-answer documents about our ``whole child'' approach for determining whether a child's impairment(s) functionally equals the listings.
Publication of Volume III of GAO's “Principles of Federal Appropriations Law”
The third edition of Volume III of GAO's ``Principles of Federal Appropriations Law'' was recently published by the Government Printing Office (GPO). Government departments, agencies, and other federal organizations that normally require more than one copy were given an opportunity to request them through their agencies' account representatives at a pre-publication rate. This notice is intended for other parties who might be interested in purchasing the book.
Determination under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR Agreement)
The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA) has determined that certain woven modal-polyester fabric, as specified below, is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the CAFTA-DR countries. The product will be added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR Agreement in unrestricted quantities.
Exelon Generation Company, LLC; Exelon Generation Company, LLC, Three Mile Island Nuclear Station, Unit 1; Notice of Availability of the Draft Supplement 37 to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, and Public Meeting for the License Renewal of Three Mile Island Nuclear Station, Unit 1
This document corrects a notice appearing in the Federal Register on December 9, 2008 (73 FR 74766), that announces a public meeting for the license renewal of Three Mile Island Nuclear Station, Unit 1. This action is necessary to update the date and location of the meeting.
Consumer Advisory Committee
The Commission announces the next meeting date and agenda of its Consumer Advisory Committee (``Committee''). The purpose of the Committee is to make recommendations to the Commission regarding consumer issues within the jurisdiction of the Commission and to facilitate the participation of all consumers in proceedings before the Commission.
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget, Comments Requested
The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
In the Matter of Certain Semiconductor Chips With Minimized Chip Package Size and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Determination To Extend the Deadline for Receiving Written Submissions on Issues Relating to Violation of Section 337, Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding; Extension of the Target Date
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to extend the deadline for written submissions on issues concerning violation of section 337, remedy, the public interest, and bonding and to extend the target date in the above captioned investigation to April 13, 2009.
Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands
In this document the Commission adopted rules to allow unlicensed radio transmitters to operate in the broadcast television spectrum at locations where that spectrum is not being used by licensed services (this unused TV spectrum is often termed ``white spaces''). This action will make a significant amount of spectrum available for new and innovative products and services, including broadband data and other services for businesses and consumers. The actions taken are a conservative first step that includes many safeguards to prevent harmful interference to incumbent communications services. Moreover, the Commission will closely oversee the development and introduction of these devices to the market and will take whatever actions may be necessary to avoid, and if necessary correct, any interference that may occur.
Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under OMB Review
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), agencies are required to submit proposed reporting and recordkeeping requirements to OMB for review and approval, and to publish a notice in the Federal Register notifying the public that the agency has made such a submission.
Data Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Small Business Administration's intentions to request approval on a new and/or currently approved information collection.
Technical Specifications Task Force; Denial of Petition for Rulemaking
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is denying a petition for rulemaking (PRM-170-6) submitted by the Technical Specifications Task Force (TSTF), which is a jointly sponsored activity of the Pressurized Water Reactor Owners Group and the Boiling Water Reactor Owners' Group. The petition requests that the NRC amend its regulations to provide an explicit exemption from NRC review fees for activities associated with generic improvements to the Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS). The NRC is denying the petition because the petition presents issues that the NRC has already carefully considered and addressed. Also, the petition fails to present any significant new information or arguments that would warrant the requested amendment.
Reporting Contributions Bundled by Lobbyists, Registrants and the PACs of Lobbyists and Registrants
The Federal Election Commission is promulgating regulations implementing new statutory provisions regarding the disclosure of information about bundled contributions provided by certain lobbyists, registrants, and political committees established or controlled by lobbyists and registrants. The final rules require authorized committees, leadership PACs, and political committees of political parties to disclose certain information about lobbyists, registrants, and lobbyists' and registrants' political committees that provide bundled contributions. Further information is provided in the supplementary information that follows.
Price Index Increases for Contribution and Expenditure Limitations and Lobbyist Bundling Disclosure Threshold
As mandated by provisions of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (``FECA'' or ``the Act''), the Federal Election Commission (``FEC'' or ``the Commission'') is adjusting certain contribution and expenditure limitations and the lobbyist bundling disclosure threshold set forth in the Act, to index the amounts for inflation. Additional details appear in the supplemental information that follows.
Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval, Comments Requested
The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Washington Disaster Number WA-00019
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Washington (FEMA-1817-DR), dated 01/30/ 2009. Incident: Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, Mudslides, and Flooding. Incident Period: 01/06/2009 through 01/16/2009. Effective Date: 02/06/2009. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 03/31/2009. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 10/30/2009.
Kentucky Disaster #KY-00019
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Kentucky (FEMA- 1818-DR), dated 02/05/2009. Incident: Severe Winter Storm and Flooding. Incident Period: 01/26/2009 and continuing. Effective Date: 02/05/2009. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 04/06/2009. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 11/05/2009.
Arkansas Disaster #AR-00028
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Arkansas (FEMA- 1819-DR), dated 02/06/2009. Incident: Severe Winter Storm. Incident Period: 01/26/2009 and continuing. Effective Date: 02/06/2009. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 04/07/2009. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 11/06/2009.
Texas Disaster Number TX-00308
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Texas (FEMA-1791-DR), dated 09/13/2008. Incident: Hurricane Ike. Incident Period: 09/07/2008 through 10/02/2008. Effective Date: 01/31/2009. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 02/20/2009. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 06/15/2009.
Procurement List Additions
This action adds to the Procurement List services to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.
Procurement List; Proposed Deletions
The Committee is proposing to delete from the Procurement List products and services previously furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Comments Must Be Received On or Before: 3/15/2009.
Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing and Paying Benefits
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's regulation on Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-Employer Plans prescribes interest assumptions for valuing and paying certain benefits under terminating single-employer plans. This final rule amends the benefit payments regulation to adopt interest assumptions for plans with valuation dates in March 2009. Interest assumptions are also published on PBGC's Web site (https://www.pbgc.gov).
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