Agencies and Commissions October 1, 2013 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Sunshine Act Meetings
Document Number: 2013-24102
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-10-01
Agency: Postal Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Order of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Relating to the Continuation, Shutdown, and Resumption of Certain Commission Operations in the Event of a Lapse in Appropriations
Document Number: 2013-24084
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-10-01
Agency: Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Agencies and Commissions
This order is being issued to provide for the continuation, shutdown, and resumption of certain operations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the ``Commission'') in the event of a lapse in appropriations, and to alert all persons regulated by or engaged in proceedings at the Commission of these provisions.
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2013-24051
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-10-01
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Applicants
Document Number: 2013-23935
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-10-01
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod From Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Moldova, Trinidad and Tobago, and Ukraine: Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct Full Five-Year Reviews
Document Number: 2013-23927
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-10-01
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission hereby gives notice that it will proceed with full reviews pursuant to section 751(c)(5) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)) to determine whether revocation of the countervailing duty order on carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod from Brazil and antidumping duty orders on carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod from Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Moldova, Trinidad and Tobago, and Ukraine would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. A schedule for the reviews will be established and announced at a later date. For further information concerning the conduct of these reviews and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A, D, E, and F (19 CFR part 207).
Media Bureau Seeks Comment on Catalog of Eligible Expenses and Other Issues Related to the Reimbursement of Broadcaster Channel Reassignment Costs Following the Incentive Auction
Document Number: 2013-23926
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-10-01
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) seeks comment on a Catalog of Eligible Expenses that includes costs broadcasters may incur as a result of channel reassignment following the Incentive Auction. In order to disburse money from the Fund within the limitations of the Spectrum Act, the Commission seeks comment on the types of expenses broadcasters might incur, the price of the equipment and services broadcasters will require, and how broadcasters and the Commission can mitigate costs. The record obtained in response to this Notice will help the Commission establish expense reimbursement provisions that govern disbursement from the Fund to broadcasters reassigned to a new channel following the Incentive Auction.
Meeting of the Regional Energy Resource Council
Document Number: 2013-23919
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-10-01
Agency: Tennessee Valley Authority, Agencies and Commissions
The TVA Regional Energy Resource Council (RERC) will hold an orientation meeting on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, regarding regional energy related issues in the Tennessee Valley. The RERC was established to advise TVA on its energy resource activities and the priorities among competing objectives and values. Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2. The meeting agenda includes the following: 1. Introductions. 2. Presentation(s) and discussion concerning the purpose and scope of the RERC, energy resources in the Valley, energy issues and the Integrated Resource Plan process. 3. Public Comments. 4. Council Discussion. The RERC will hear opinions and views of citizens by providing a public comment session. The public comment session will be held at 1:30 p.m. C.D.T. on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. Persons wishing to speak are requested to register at the door by 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, and will be called on during the public comment period. Handout materials should be limited to one printed page. Written comments are also invited and may be mailed to the Regional Energy Resource Council, Tennessee Valley Authority, 400 West Summit Hill Drive, WT-11 B, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902.
Request for Information: NNI Nanotechnology for Sensors and Sensors for Nanotechnology Signature Initiative
Document Number: 2013-23916
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-10-01
Agency: National Nanotechnology Coordination Office, Agencies and Commissions, Office of Science and Technology Policy
The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to enhance the value of the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) and of the Nanotechnology Signature Initiative (NSI) entitled Nanotechnology for Sensors and Sensors for Nanotechnology in particular, by reaching out to the nanotechnology stakeholder community for input regarding specific needs for the accelerated development and commercialization of nanosensors. This RFI is intended to inform planning for a public workshop organized under the auspices of the sensors NSI.
Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip From Brazil, China, and the United Arab Emirates; Institution of Five-Year Reviews
Document Number: 2013-23900
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-10-01
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)) (the Act) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on polyethylene terephthalate (``PET'') film, sheet, and strip from Brazil, China, and the United Arab Emirates would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the information specified below to the Commission; \1\ to be assured of consideration, the deadline for responses is October 31, 2013. Comments on the adequacy of responses may be filed with the Commission by December 16, 2013. For further information concerning the conduct of these reviews and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A, D, E, and F (19 CFR part 207).
Certain Lightweight Thermal Paper From China and Germany; Institution of Five-Year Reviews
Document Number: 2013-23896
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-10-01
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)) (the Act) to determine whether revocation of the countervailing duty order on certain lightweight thermal paper from China and revocation of the antidumping duty orders on certain lightweight thermal paper from China and Germany would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the information specified below to the Commission; \1\ to be assured of consideration, the deadline for responses is October 31, 2013. Comments on the adequacy of responses may be filed with the Commission by December 16, 2013. For further information concerning the conduct of these reviews and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A, D, E, and F (19 CFR part 207).
Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978
Document Number: 2013-23892
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-10-01
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish a notice of permit applications received to conduct activities regulated under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. NSF has published regulations under the Antarctic Conservation Act at Title 45 Part 670 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This is the required notice of permit applications received.
Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Revocations and Terminations
Document Number: 2013-23889
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-10-01
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2013-23872
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-10-01
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
U.S. Global Investors, Inc., et al.; Notice of Application
Document Number: 2013-23832
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-10-01
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Forethought Variable Insurance Trust, et al.; Notice of Application
Document Number: 2013-23831
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-10-01
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Summary of Application: Applicants request an order that would permit them to enter into and materially amend sub-advisory agreements with Wholly-Owned Sub-Advisers (as defined below) and non-affiliated sub-advisers without shareholder approval and would grant relief from certain disclosure requirements.
California Disaster #CA-00212
Document Number: 2013-23809
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-10-01
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of California dated 09/24/2013. Incident: Clover Fire Incident Period: 09/09/2013 through 09/15/2013. Effective Date: 09/24/2013. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 11/25/2013. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 06/24/2014.
Pennsylvania Disaster #PA-00064
Document Number: 2013-23808
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-10-01
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania dated 09/24/2013. Incident: Storms and Severe Weather. Incident Period: 08/28/2013 through 09/03/2013. Effective Date: 09/24/2013. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 11/25/2013. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 06/24/2014.
SES Performance Review Board
Document Number: 2013-23807
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-10-01
Agency: National Transportation Safety Board, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given of the appointment of members of the National Transportation Safety Board, Performance Review Board (PRB).
Agency Information Collection Activities; Information Collection Renewal; Submission for OMB Review Reverse Mortgage Products: Guidance for Managing Compliance and Reputation Risks
Document Number: 2013-23771
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-10-01
Agency: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Agencies and Commissions, National Credit Union Administration, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
The OCC, FDIC, and NCUA (the Agencies), are soliciting public comment on the renewal of a collection of information by the Agencies. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 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. The Agencies are soliciting comment concerning renewal of their information collection titled, ``Reverse Mortgage Products: Guidance for Managing Compliance and Reputation Risks.'' The agencies are also giving notice that they are sending their collections to OMB for review.
Pay Ratio Disclosure
Document Number: 2013-23073
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2013-10-01
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
We are proposing amendments to Item 402 of Regulation S-K to implement Section 953(b) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Section 953(b) directs the Commission to amend Item 402 of Regulation S-K to require disclosure of the median of the annual total compensation of all employees of an issuer (excluding the chief executive officer), the annual total compensation of that issuer's chief executive officer and the ratio of the median of the annual total compensation of all employees to the annual total compensation of the chief executive officer. The proposed disclosure would be required in any annual report, proxy or information statement or registration statement that requires executive compensation disclosure pursuant to Item 402 of Regulation S-K. The proposed disclosure requirements would not apply to emerging growth companies, smaller reporting companies or foreign private issuers.
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