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Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule
Document Number: 2012-29901
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-12-12
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') has completed its regulatory review of its Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule (``Used Car Rule'' or ``Rule'') as part of the FTC's systematic review of all current Commission regulations and guides. The Commission has decided to retain the Rule and to issue this final rule making nonsubstantive revisions to the Spanish translation of the Used Car Buyers Guide and nonsubstantive technical changes to the Rule. The revisions to the Spanish translation were published for public comment when the Commission announced its regulatory review of the Rule.
Facilitating the Use of Microwave for Wireless Backhaul and Other Uses and Providing Additional Flexibility to Broadcast Auxiliary Service and Operational Fixed Microwave Licensees
Document Number: 2012-28495
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-12-12
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published a document in the Federal Register of September 5, 2012. In this document, the FCC on its own motion, pursuant to Sec. 1.108 of the Commission's rules, corrects the channel center frequencies to align the wider 60 and 80 megahertz channels with the existing 30 and 40 megahertz channels in part 101 of our rules in the Wireless Backhaul 2nd R&O and issues this limited modification of the Wireless Backhaul 2nd R&O, in order to establish more efficient channel assignments, consistent with the Commission's intent to improve spectrum utilization in these bands. In addition, the FCC corrects an entry to the table in Sec. 101.115(b)(2).
Sunshine Federal Register Notice
Document Number: 2012-29954
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-11
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Government in the Sunshine Act; Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2012-29942
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-11
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 2012-29934
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-11
Agency: Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, Agencies and Commissions
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Bankruptcy (FAR subpart 42.9; 52.242-13)
Document Number: 2012-29909
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-11
Agency: Department of Defense, General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, Regulatory Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement concerning Bankruptcy. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary; whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Schedules for Construction Contracts
Document Number: 2012-29898
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-11
Agency: Department of Defense, General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement concerning schedules for construction contracts. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Notice of Extension of Call for Nominations for the Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes
Document Number: 2012-29892
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-11
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
A call for nominations was published by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in the Federal Register (77 FR 62538-62539) on October 15, 2012 for the positions of health care administrator and nuclear cardiologist on the Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes (ACMUI). The nomination period ends on December 14, 2012. This notice confirms a 60 day extension of the nomination period until February 14, 2013.
Public Buildings Service; Submission for OMB Review; Art-in-Architecture Program National Artist Registry (GSA Form 7437)
Document Number: 2012-29890
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-11
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement regarding Art-in Architecture Program National Artist Registry (GSA Form 7437). A notice was published in the Federal Register at 77 FR 58141, on September 19, 2012. No comments were received. The Art-in-Architecture Program is the result of a policy decision made in January 1963 by GSA Administrator Bernard L. Boudin who had served on the Ad Hoc Committee on Federal Office Space in 1961-1962. The program has been modified over the years, most recently in 2009 when a requirement was instituted that all artists who want to be considered for any potential GSA commission must be included on the National Artists Registry, which serves as the qualified list of eligible artists. The program continues to commission works of art from living American artists. One-half of one percent of the estimated construction cost of new or substantially renovated Federal buildings and U.S. courthouses is allocated for commissioning works of art. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Professional Employee Compensation Plan
Document Number: 2012-29888
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-11
Agency: Department of Defense, General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement concerning submission of a Professional Employee Compensation Plan. A notice was published in the Federal Register at 77 FR 45612, on August 1, 2012. One respondent submitted comments. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary; whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Epic Marketplace, Inc., and Epic Media Group, LLC; Analysis of Proposed Consent Order To Aid Public Comment
Document Number: 2012-29880
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-11
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint and the terms of the consent orderembodied in the consent agreementthat would settle these allegations.
Further Inquiry Into Issues Related to Mobility Fund Phase II
Document Number: 2012-29879
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-12-11
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Wireline Competition Bureau (collectively, the Bureaus) seek further comment on specific issues relating to the implementation of Phase II of the Mobility Fund. The Bureaus also seek to develop a more comprehensive record on certain issues relating to the award of ongoing support for advanced mobile services.
Implementation of the Local Community Radio Act of 2010; Revision of Service and Eligibility Rules for Low Power FM Stations
Document Number: 2012-29877
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-12-11
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
In this document, the Commission acts on six petitions for reconsideration of the Fourth Report and Order, challenging the per-market and/or the national caps adopted in the Fourth Report and Order in this proceeding. In response to the petitions for reconsideration, the Commission modifies the national cap to allow each applicant to pursue up to 70 applications, so long as no more than 50 of them are in the spectrum-limited radio markets identified in the Fourth Report and Order; increases the per-market cap for spectrum-limited markets to allow up to three applications per applicant for each market, subject to certain conditions; and clarifies the application of the per-market cap in ``embedded'' markets.
Procurement List; Additions; Clarification
Document Number: 2012-29873
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-11
Agency: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Agencies and Commissions
The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (Committee) is providing supplementary information to its Notice in the Federal Register of October 26, 2012.
Mutual of America Life Insurance Company, et al;
Document Number: 2012-29858
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-11
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Self-Regulatory Organizations; The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC; Notice of Designation of Longer Period for Commission Action on Proposed Rule Change With Respect to INAV Pegged Orders for ETFs; Correction
Document Number: 2012-29857
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-11
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Securities and Exchange Commission published a document in the Federal Register on November 27, 2012, concerning a Notice of Designation of Longer Period for Commission Action on Proposed Rule Change with Respect to INAV Pegged Orders for ETFs. The document contained typographical errors.
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: 2012-29845
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-11
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe From India, Oman, The United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam
Document Number: 2012-29839
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-11
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
International Mail Contract
Document Number: 2012-29779
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-11
Agency: Postal Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing concerning an additional inbound competitive Multi-Service Agreements with Foreign Postal Operators 1 negotiated service agreement with Royal PostNL BV. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Baby Matters, LLC; Complaint
Document Number: 2012-29760
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-11
Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Under provisions of its Rules of Practice for Adjudicative Proceeding (16 CFR part 1025), the Consumer Product Safety Commission must publish in the Federal Register Complaints which it issues. Published below is a Complaint: In the Matter of Baby Matters, LLC.\1\
Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the U.S. Agency for International Development; Comments Requested
Document Number: 2012-29647
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-11
Agency: Agency for International Development, Agencies and Commissions
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is making efforts to reduce the paperwork burden. USAID invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act for 1995. Comments are requested concerning: (a) Whether the proposed or continuing collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the burden estimates; (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.
Notice of Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to OMB for Review
Document Number: 2012-29644
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-11
Agency: Agency for International Development, Agencies and Commissions
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has submitted the following information collection to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Comments should be addressed to: Desk Officer for USAID, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Washington, DC 20503. Copies of submission may be obtained by calling (202) 712-1365.
Sex Offender Registration Amendments
Document Number: 2012-29636
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-12-11
Agency: Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia, Agencies and Commissions
The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (``CSOSA'') is issuing a proposed rule to amend its current rule that sets forth procedures and requirements relating to periodic verification of registration information for sex offenders. The proposed rule, if finalized, would permit CSOSA to verify addresses of sex offenders by conducting home visits on its own accord and with its law enforcement partners. The proposed rule, if adopted, would also clarify the schedule for verifying home addresses, even for those sex offenders who are required to register but are not under CSOSA's supervision.
Sunshine Act Meeting FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Document Number: 2012-29874
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-10
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to broaden its initiatives in unleashing broadband spectrum, promoting technological innovation, and encouraging investment via the creation of a shared access broadband service in the 3550- 3650 MHz band for small cell use. 2................ Public Safety & Title: Facilitating the Homeland Security. Development of Text-to-911 and Other Next Generation 911 Applications (PS Docket No. 11- 153) and Framework for Next Generation 911 Deployment (PS Docket No. 10-255). Summary: The Commission will consider an item on developing the capability for Americans to contact 911 emergency services via text messaging, and providing automatic consumer notification where text to 911 is not supported. 3................ Wireline Title: Rural Health Care Support Competition. Mechanism (WC Docket No. 02-60). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order on reforming the FCC's universal service support programs for healthcare that would expand healthcare providers' access to broadband, especially in rural areas, while increasing overall efficiency and accountability in the programs. 4................ Wireless Title: Service Rules for Advanced Telecommunication Wireless Services in the 2000- s. 2020 MHz and 2180-2200 MHz Bands (WT Docket No. 12-70); Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service Bands at 1525- 1559 MHz and 1626.5-1660.5 MHz, 1610-1626.5 MHz and 2483.5-2500 MHz, and 2000-2020 MHz and 2180- 2200 MHz (ET Docket No. 10-142); and Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 1915- 1920 MHz, 1995-2000 MHz, 2020- 2025 MHz and 2175-2180 MHz Bands (WT Docket No. 04-356). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Order of Proposed Modification to increase the Nation's supply of spectrum for mobile broadband by adopting service rules for 40 megahertz of spectrum in the 2 GHz band (2000-2020 MHz and 2180- 2200 MHz). 5................ Wireless Title: Service Rules for the Telecommunication Advanced Wireless Services H s. BlockImplementing Section 6401 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Related to the 1915-1920 MHz and 1995-2000 MHz bands. Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would implement the Congressional directive in the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to grant new initial licenses for the 1915-1920 MHz and the 1995- 2000 MHz bands through a system of competitive bidding.
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2012-29859
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-10
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Emerging World Pharma, Inc.; Order of Suspension of Trading
Document Number: 2012-29841
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-10
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Meetings
Document Number: 2012-29840
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-10
Agency: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2012-29833
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-10
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. At the meeting, the BBG will receive and consider a report and recommendations from the Governance Committee regarding the creation of the position of Chief Executive Officer of United States international broadcasting, receive and consider a progress report from the Strategy and Budget Committee, and consider two resolutions honoring employees for their service. The BBG will recognize the anniversaries of Agency language services, receive a report regarding a recent official trip to Burma, receive a budget update, and receive reports from the International Broadcasting Bureau Director, the Technology, Services and Innovation Director, the Communications and External Affairs Director, the Strategy and Development Director, the VOA Director, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting Director, and the Presidents of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks. The public may attend this meeting in person at the address listed above as seating capacity permits. Member of the public seeking to attend the meeting in person must register at https:// bbgboardmeetingdec2012.eventbrite.com by 12:00 p.m. (EST) on December 13. For more information, please contact BBG Public Affairs at (202) 203-4400 or by email at pubaff@bbg.gov. This meeting will also be available for public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at www.bbg.gov. Information regarding this meeting, including any updates or adjustments to its starting time, can also be found on the Agency's public Web site. Contact Person for More Information: Persons interested in obtaining more information should contact Paul Kollmer-Dorsey at (202) 203-4545.
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-29781
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-10
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service, Agencies and Commissions
The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirement on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, CNCS is soliciting comments concerning its proposed renewal of its Senior Corps Project Progress Report (PPR) (OMB Control Number 3045-0033). The Senior Corps PPR has two components: (1) Narratives and work plans, and (2) the Progress Report Supplement (PRS), which is an annual survey of volunteer demographics and grantee characteristics. The resulting data is used by grantees and the CNCS to track performance, as well as to identify trends and to support management and analysis. In conjunction with the PPR renewal, CNCS proposes to change the PPR reporting frequency of narratives and work plans from annual to semi-annual submission. Copies of the information collection requests can be obtained by contacting the office listed in the address section of this notice.
Revision of Information Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-29780
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-10
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service, Agencies and Commissions
The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) (44 U.S.C. Sec. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirement on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, CNCS is soliciting comments concerning its proposed revision of its Senior Corps Grant Application (424-NSSC) (OMB Control Number 3045-0035). CNCS proposes to revise the Senior Corps Grant Application with the following modifications to: Align language with standard national performance measure requirements; revise the Grant Application Narrative questions to clarify new concepts; Simplify language and wording of questions; Revise questions to better express the desired outcomes; Facilitate stronger alignment between narrative sections and the performance measures work plans. The proposed revisions do not change the estimated respondent burden. Copies of the information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed in the addresses section of this Notice.
Commission Seeks Comment on Broadcast Ownership Report
Document Number: 2012-29768
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-10
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
This document solicits comment on data contained in the Media Bureau's recently released report on the ownership of commercial broadcast stations, which provides detailed information by race, ethnicity, and gender concerning ownership of commercial television, radio, Class A television, and low-power television stations.
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: 2012-29743
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-10
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Notice of Proposals To Engage in or To Acquire Companies Engaged in Permissible Nonbanking Activities
Document Number: 2012-29742
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-10
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company
Document Number: 2012-29741
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-10
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension
Document Number: 2012-29734
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-10
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The information collection requirements described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (``PRA''). The FTC seeks public comments on its proposal to extend through April 30, 2016 the current PRA clearance for information collection requirements contained in its Alternative Fuels Rule. That clearance expires on April 30, 2013.
Virginia Disaster #VA-00052
Document Number: 2012-29732
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-10
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Virginia (FEMA- 4092-DR), dated 11/26/2012. Incident: Hurricane Sandy Incident Period: 10/26/2012 through 11/08/2012
West Virginia; Disaster #WV-00031
Document Number: 2012-29731
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-10
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of West Virginia (FEMA-4093-DR), dated 11/27/2012. Incident: Hurricane Sandy. Incident Period: 10/29/2012 through 11/08/2012. Effective Date: 11/27/2012. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 01/28/2013. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 08/27/2013.
Alaska Disaster #AK-00027
Document Number: 2012-29730
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-10
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Alaska (FEMA-4094- DR), dated 11/27/2012. Incident: Severe storm, straight-line winds, flooding, and landslides. Incident Period: 09/15/2012 through 09/30/2012. Effective Date: 11/27/2012. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 01/28/2013. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 08/27/2013.
Data Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations
Document Number: 2012-29729
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-10
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Small Business Administration's (SBA's) intentions to request approval on a new information collection.
Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS); Meeting of the ACRS Subcommittee on US-APWR; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 2012-29725
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-12-10
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
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