Agencies and Commissions September 29, 2010 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

PNT Advisory Board; Meeting
Document Number: 2010-24466
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration announces a meeting of the National Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Advisory Board.
Limitations of Duty- and Quota-Free Imports of Apparel Articles Assembled in Beneficiary ATPDEA Countries From Regional Country Fabric
Document Number: 2010-24457
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements, Agencies and Commissions
FDIC Advisory Committee on Community Banking; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 2010-24419
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice is hereby given of a meeting of the FDIC Advisory Committee on Community Banking, which will be held in Washington, DC. The Advisory Committee will provide advice and recommendations on a broad range of policy issues that have particular impact on small community banks throughout the United States and the local communities they serve, with a focus on rural areas.
Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Reissuance
Document Number: 2010-24412
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice of Agreements Filed
Document Number: 2010-24411
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Applicants
Document Number: 2010-24410
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Revocations
Document Number: 2010-24407
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: 2010-24401
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Interest Rates
Document Number: 2010-24399
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
Colorado Disaster # CO-00033
Document Number: 2010-24398
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of COLORADO dated 09/23/2010. Incident: Fourmile Canyon Fire. Incident Period: 09/06/2010 through 09/18/2010. Effective Date: 09/23/2010. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 11/22/2010. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 06/23/2011.
MISSOURI Disaster Number MO-00041
Document Number: 2010-24397
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of MISSOURI (FEMA-1934-DR), dated 08/17/2010. Incident: Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes. Incident Period: 06/12/2010 through 07/31/2010.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2010-24395
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The NRC has recently submitted to OMB for review the following proposal for the collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). The NRC hereby informs potential respondents that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and that a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The NRC published a Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period on this information collection on June 30, 2010. 1. Type of submission, new, revision, or extension: Extension. 2. The title of the information collection: 10 CFR Part 34, ``Licenses for Radiography and Radiation Safety Requirements for Radiographic Operations.'' 3. Current OMB approval number: 3150-0007. 4. The form number if applicable: N/A. 5. How often the collection is required: Applications for new licenses and amendments may be submitted at any time. Applications for renewal are submitted every 10 years. Reports are submitted as events occur. 6. Who will be required or asked to report: Applicants for and holders of specific licenses authorizing the use of licensed radioactive material for radiography. 7. An estimate of the number of annual responses: 1,116 (371 reporting responses plus 745 recordkeepers). 8. The estimated number of annual respondents: 745 (647 Agreement State licensees plus 98 NRC licensees). 9. An estimate of the total number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request: 284,868 hours (503 reporting + 284,365 recordkeeping). The NRC licensees' total burden is 37,681 hours (69 reporting plus 37,612 recordkeeping). The Agreement State licensees' total burden is 247,187 hours (434 reporting plus 246,753 recordkeeping). 10. Abstract: 10 CFR Part 34 establishes radiation safety requirements for the use of radioactive material in industrial radiography. The information in the applications, reports and records is used by the NRC staff to ensure that the health and safety of the public is protected and that licensee possession and use of source and byproduct material is in compliance with license and regulatory requirements. A copy of the final supporting statement may be viewed free of charge at the NRC Public Document Room, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Room O-1 F21, Rockville, Maryland 20852. OMB clearance requests are available at the NRC worldwide 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 and questions should be directed to the OMB reviewer listed below by October 29, 2010. Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but assurance of consideration cannot be given to comments received after this date.
Notice of Public Meeting To Solicit Comments on the Draft Policy Statement on the Protection of Cesium-137 Chloride Sources
Document Number: 2010-24392
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The NRC is conducting a public meeting to solicit public input on the draft policy statement on the protection of cesium-137 chloride (CsCl) sources that was published in the Federal Register on June 29, 2010 (75 FR 37483). During the public meeting, the NRC will request public comments on the issues discussed in this document. Additionally, the NRC is requesting names of individuals to participate at the public meeting in a round table discussion of the issues discussed in Section III of this document. The purpose of this document is to announce the date and location of the public meeting which were not finalized in the June 29, 2010, document, as well as to publish an Issues Paper which will serve as a framework for the discussion of the major issues in the draft policy statement in the public meeting.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records Notices; Correction
Document Number: 2010-24369
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Federal Trade Commission published a document in the Federal Rgister of August 27, 2010, revising several of the notices that it is required to publish under the Privacy Act of 1974 to describe its systems of records about individuals. The document contained an incorrect change to one of the notices, FTC-I-1, System Name: Nonpublic Investigational and Other Nonpublic Legal Program Records. The heading under routine uses was improperly identified and this notice corrects that paragraphing error. We have also clarified that the records subject to this routine usage involve only the specific types of debt-related records as set out in the correction below.
President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities: Meeting #66
Document Number: 2010-24366
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: National Endowment for the Arts, National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities, Agencies and Commissions
Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Intent To Renew Collection 3038-0025, Practice by Former Members and Employees of the Commission
Document Number: 2010-24358
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on requirements relating to practice before the Commission by former members and employees of the Commission.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Intent To Renew Collection 3038-0049, Procedural Requirements for Requests for Interpretative, No-Action, and Exemptive Letters
Document Number: 2010-24357
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on requirements relating to procedures for submitting requests for exemptive, no- action, and interpretative letters.
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested
Document Number: 2010-24356
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
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. 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; (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, and (e) ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC 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 currently valid OMB control number.
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority, Comments Requested
Document Number: 2010-24355
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
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. 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; (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, and (e) ways to further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC 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 currently valid OMB control number.
SES Performance Review Board
Document Number: 2010-24327
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given of the appointment of members to the FTC Performance Review Board.
Grant Guideline; Notice
Document Number: 2010-24271
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: State Justice Institute, Agencies and Commissions
This Guideline sets forth the administrative, programmatic, and financial requirements attendant to Fiscal Year 2011 State Justice Institute grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Equal Opportunity for Veterans
Document Number: 2010-24218
Type: Rule
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are issuing an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Department of Labor (DoL) regulations on equal opportunity provisions for various categories of military veterans. This rule sets forth revised coverage and definitions of veterans covered under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 (VEVRAA) and includes new reporting requirements established under the VEVRAA and the Jobs for Veterans Act (JVA).
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-46; Introduction
Document Number: 2010-24217
Type: Rule
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
This document summarizes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules agreed to by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) in this Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-46. A companion document, the Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG), follows this FAC. The FAC, including the SECG, is available via the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Termination for Default Reporting
Document Number: 2010-24214
Type: Rule
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Agencies and Commissions, General Services Administration
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (the Councils) are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to establish procedures for contracting officers to provide contractor information, such as terminations for cause or default and defective cost or pricing data, into the Past Performance Information System (PPIRS) and Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) module within PPIRS. This information will assist the contracting officer in making an informed source selection and award decision. Instructions on access to the FAPIIS module and how to input data into the FAPIIS module will be available at https://www.ppirs.gov/fapiis.html.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Buy American Exemption for Commercial Information Technology-Construction Material
Document Number: 2010-24206
Type: Rule
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are issuing an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 615 of Division C, Title VI, of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 (Pub. L. 111-117). Section 615 authorizes exemption from the Buy American Act for acquisition of information technology that is a commercial item.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-46; Small Entity Compliance Guide
Document Number: 2010-24193
Type: Rule
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
This document is issued under the joint authority of the Secretary of Defense, the Administrator of General Services and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This Small Entity Compliance Guide has been prepared in accordance with section 212 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. It consists of a summary of rules appearing in Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-46 which amend the FAR. Interested parties may obtain further information regarding these rules by referring to FAC 2005-46, which precedes this document. These documents are also available via the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Certification Requirement and Procurement Prohibition Relating to Iran Sanctions
Document Number: 2010-24165
Type: Rule
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are issuing an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 102 and partially implements section 106 of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010. Section 102 requires certification that each offeror, and any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not engage in any activity for which sanctions may be imposed under section 5 of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, as amended (the Iran Sanctions Act). Section 106 imposes a procurement prohibition relating to contracts with persons that export certain sensitive technology to Iran. There will be further implementation of section 106 in FAR Case 2010-018.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Offering a Construction Requirement-8(a) Program
Document Number: 2010-24163
Type: Rule
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise FAR subpart 19.8, Contracting with the Small Business Administration (The 8(a) Program), to conform to the Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations. The FAR Council did not publish this rule for comment because this change will not have a significant effect beyond the internal operating procedures of the Government and will not have a significant effect on contractors or offerors. Furthermore, this requirement has existed in the Small Business Administration Regulations since January 1, 2009, and the FAR is being updated to conform to these regulations. This revision changes the location for submitting offering letters to SBA for a construction requirement for which a specific offeror is nominated and impacts internal procedures that the contracting officer is now required to follow.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Award-Fee Language Revision
Document Number: 2010-24161
Type: Rule
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have adopted as final, with changes, the interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement section 814 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Pub. L. 109-364), section 867 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Pub. L. 110-417), and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy guidance memorandum dated December 4, 2007 entitled, Appropriate Use of Incentive Contracts.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving
Document Number: 2010-24156
Type: Rule
Date: 2010-09-29
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (the Councils) are issuing an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order 13513, issued on October 1, 2009, entitled ``Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging while Driving.'' This Executive Order was issued to demonstrate Federal leadership in improving safety on the nation's roads and highways, and to enhance the efficiency of Federal contracting. The purpose of this policy is to prevent the unsafe practice of text messaging by Federal contractors while driving in connection with Government business. This policy further promotes economy and efficiency in Federal procurement, and seeks to prohibit the disruption of Government business and Federal procurement, as a result of unsafe text messaging practices.
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