Agencies and Commissions February 2012 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Radio Broadcasting Services; AM or FM Proposals To Change the Community of License
The following applicants filed AM or FM proposals to change the community of license: BBC BROADCASTING, INC, Station KPRI, Facility ID 21416, BP-20090226AAF, From FERNDALE, WA, To POINT ROBERTS, WA; CUMULUS LICENSING LLC, Station WYOK, Facility ID 8680, BPH-20120131AJS, From ATMORE, AL, To SARALAND, FL; GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGE BURG, Station NEW, Facility ID 171479, BMPED-20120131ALI, From RIDGEVILLE, SC, To ST. GEORGE, SC; RADIO LICENSE HOLDING II, LLC, Station WYAY, Facility ID 48727, BPH-20120131AHR, From GAINESVILLE, GA, To SANDING SPRINGS, GA.
Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Paying Benefits
This final rule amends the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's regulation on Benefits Payable in Terminated Single- Employer Plans to prescribe interest assumptions under the regulation for valuation dates in March 2012. The interest assumptions are used for paying benefits under terminating single-employer plans covered by the pension insurance system administered by PBGC.
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.
Table Saw Blade Contact Injuries; Reopening of the Comment Period
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC'' or ``Commission'' or ``we'') is considering whether a new performance safety standard is needed to address an unreasonable risk of injury associated with table saws. We are conducting this proceeding under the authority of the Consumer Product Safety Act (``CPSA''), 15 U.S.C. 2051-2084. In the Federal Register of October 11, 2011 (76 FR 62678), we published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (``ANPR''), inviting written comments concerning the risk of injury associated with table saw blade contact, regulatory alternatives, other possible means to address this risk, and other topics or issues. In response to a request from the Power Tool Institute, Inc. (``PTI''), on December 2, 2011, we granted a 60-day extension of the comment period until February 10, 2012 (76 FR 75504). PTI has requested an additional 30-day extension of the comment period and we are reopening the comment period for 30 days.\1\
Guidance for Decommissioning Planning During Operations
On December 13, 2011 (76 FR 77431), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) re-issued Draft Regulatory Guide, DG-4014, ``Decommissioning Planning During Operations'' in the Federal Register with a public comment period ending on February 10, 2012. The NRC is re-opening the public comment period for DG-4014 from February 10, 2012 to March 30, 2012. DG-4014 describes a method that the NRC staff considers acceptable for use in complying with the NRC's Decommissioning Planning Rule.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
NARA is giving public notice that the agency proposes to request use of a new information collection. This information collection is an order form for registrants or other authorized individuals to request information from or copies of Selective Service System (SSS) records. The public is invited to comment on the proposed information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Public Availability of Consumer Product Safety Commission FY 2011 Service Contract Inventory
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC'' or ``we''), in accordance with section 743(c) of Division C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 (Pub. L. 111-117, 123 Stat. 3034, 3216), is announcing the availability of its service contract inventory for fiscal year (``FY'') 2011. This inventory provides information on service contract actions over $25,000 that we made in FY 2011.
Certain Vaginal Ring Birth Control Devices; Termination of the Investigation Based on Withdrawal of the Complaint
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 30) of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') terminating the above-captioned investigation based on withdrawal of the complaint.
Certain Starter Motors and Alternators; Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination; Request for Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge's (``ALJ'') initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 52) granting a joint motion to terminate the investigation as to respondent Electric Motor Service, Inc. (EMS) of Logan, West Virginia. The Commission is also requesting written submissions concerning a remedy against a defaulted respondent.
Certain Coaxial Cable Connectors and Components Thereof and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Advisory Opinion
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has issued an advisory opinion in the above-captioned investigation.
Alabama Disaster Number AL-00040
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Alabama (FEMA-4052-DR), dated 02/01/2012. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding. Incident Period: 01/22/2012 through 01/23/2012. Effective Date: 02/07/2012. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 04/02/2012. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 11/01/2012.
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), the Federal Communications Commission invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s). 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 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 OMB 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 OMB control number.
Draft Regulatory Guide: Issuance, Availability Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Reactors
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment draft regulatory guide (DG) DG-1271 ``Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Reactors.'' This guide describes a method NRC considers acceptable for use in decommissioning power reactors.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection, Comment Request
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``CFTC'' or ``Commission'') seeks public comment on the collection of certain information by the Commission under section 745 of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (``Dodd-Frank Act''). The Paperwork Reduction Act (``PRA'') requires federal agencies to publish a notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information and to allow 60 days for public comment. Section 745 requires the Commission to seek public comment for not less than 30 days with respect to certain industry filings. This notice solicits comments on the provisions of the Commission's final rulemaking on ``Provisions Common to Registered Entities'' under which the Commission would collect comments on the industry filings by publication of documents related to the filings and a request for comments on the Commission's public Web site.\1\
U.S. Small Business Administration.
The SBA is issuing this notice to announce the location, date, time, and agenda for the next meeting of the National Women's Business Council (NWBC). The meeting will be open to the public.
Prohibitions and Restrictions on Proprietary Trading and Certain Interests in, and Relationships With, Hedge Funds and Covered Funds
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``CFTC'' or ``Commission'') is requesting comment on a proposed rule that would implement Section 619 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (``Dodd-Frank Act'') which contains certain prohibitions and restrictions on the ability of a banking entity and nonbank financial company supervised by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the ``Board'') to engage in proprietary trading and have certain interests in, or relationships with, a hedge fund or private equity fund (``CFTC Rule''). On November 7, 2011, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Treasury (``OCC''); the Board; the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (``FDIC''); and the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'') published a joint proposed rule implementing Section 619 of the Dodd-Frank Act (the ``Joint Release'').\1\ The CFTC is adopting the entire text of the proposed common rules section from the Joint Release (the ``Joint Rule'') as part of its proposed rule.\2\ Similar to the OCC, the Board, the FDIC, and the SEC in the Joint Release, the CFTC is modifying the Joint Rule with CFTC-specific rule text. The CFTC Rule also contains additional questions specific to the CFTC in Section III and does not include Subpart E of the Joint Release because Subpart E deals exclusively with the Board. The Commission solicits comments on all aspects of this proposed rule.
Sunshine Act Open Commission Meeting
The Commission will consider a Report and Order that protects consumers from unwanted autodialed or prerecorded calls (``robocalls'') by adopting rules that ensure consumers have given prior express consent before receiving robocalls, can easily opt out of further robocalls, and will experience ``abandoned'' telemarketing calls only in strictly limited instances. 2..... Wireless Tele- Title: Amendment of Parts 1 and 22 of the Communications. Commission's Rules With Regard to the Cellular Service, Including Changes in Licensing of Unserved Area (RM 11510); Amendment of the Commission's Rules With Regard to Relocation of Part 24 to Part 27 and Interim Restrictions and Procedures for Cellular Service Applications Summary: The Commission will consider, as part of its ongoing efforts to remove outdated regulations and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens, a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Order proposing a staged approach to revising the licensing model for the Cellular Service from site-based to geographically-based licensing. The proposal will offer greater flexibility and reduce regulatory requirements, while enabling greater rural deployment of wireless service. The item also includes several other proposals to update the Cellular Service rules, as well as interim procedures for Cellular Service applications. 3..... Public Safety and Title: The Proposed Extension of Part 4 Homeland Security. of the Commission's Rules Regarding Outage Reporting to Interconnected Voice Over Internet Protocol Service Providers and Broadband Internet Service Providers (PS Docket No. 11-82) Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order to extend outage reporting under Part IV of the rules to interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service providers. Extended reporting will enable the Commission to fulfill statutory E9-1-1 obligations and help protect the growing number of Americans who rely on VOIP phone service.
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 faux suede bonded to faux fur pile 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.
Submission of Information Collection for OMB Review; Comment Request; Survey of Nonparticipating Single Premium Group Annuity Rates
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (``PBGC'') is requesting that the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') extend approval, under the Paperwork Reduction Act, of a collection of information (OMB control number 1212-0030; expires March 31, 2012). This voluntary collection of information is a quarterly survey of insurance company rates for pricing annuity contracts. The American Council of Life Insurers conducts the survey for PBGC. This notice informs the public of PBGC's request and solicits public comment on the collection of information.
Disclosure to Investors in System-wide and Consolidated Bank Debt Obligations of the Farm Credit System
The Farm Credit Administration (FCA, us, we, or our) proposes to amend our regulations related to the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation (Funding Corporation) System Audit Committee (SAC) and the Farm Credit System (System) annual report to investors. The proposed rule would remove the provision that a two-thirds majority vote of the Funding Corporation board of directors be required to deny a request for resources by the SAC to engage independent legal counsel, outside advisors or consultants. The proposed rule would instead require appropriate funding to the SAC to perform these duties, quarterly reporting by the SAC to the Funding Corporation board on resources used, and annual reporting to investors.
Notice Requesting Nominations for the Subcommittee on Automated and High Frequency Trading
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or Commission) is calling for nominations to the Subcommittee on Automated and High Frequency Trading (Subcommittee) under the auspices of the Technology Advisory Committee. The Subcommittee was established to develop recommendations regarding the definition of high frequency trading (HFT) in the context of the larger universe of automated trading. The definition of HFT is anticipated to serve as an initial step towards assessing the presence and impact of HFT in CFTC regulated markets for consideration of appropriate policy responses. The Subcommittee will report to the full Technology Advisory Committee. Developing a common definition of HFT and the characteristics of HFT will help inform the public debate as to the impact of such trading on markets under the jurisdiction of the CFTC. Regulators, markets, market participants, and the public will benefit from a common understanding of the activities and entities involved in HFT. All members of the Subcommittee will participate and consider possible criteria for inclusion in the definition of HFT within the context of automated trading systems (ATS) and suggest specific thresholds for each criterion. Nominations are sought for highly qualified representatives from industry, exchanges, academia, international regulatory and/or advisory bodies, groups representing interests or organizations involved in and/or affected by the development, design, and operation of ATS and HFT, and government agencies. Individuals seeking to be nominated to the Subcommittee should possess demonstrable expertise in a related field or represent a stakeholder of interest in the issue. Prospective nominees should be open to participating in an open public-private forum. Members of the Subcommittee will be appointed by a vote of the Commission as in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. app. 2, and the charter of Technology Advisory Committee.
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