Agencies and Commissions April 2014 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2014-09966
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-30
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
DTE Electric Company; Fermi 3
Document Number: 2014-09884
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-30
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
On September 18, 2008, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) received an application for a combined license (COL) submitted by Detroit Edison Company. The NRC published a notice of receipt and availability for an application for a COL in the Federal Register on October 17, 2008. In a letter dated December 21, 2012, the Detroit Edison Company notified the NRC that, effective January 1, 2013, the name of the company would be changed to ``DTE Electric Company.'' This notice is being published to make available to the public the application for a COL submitted by DTE Electric Company (formerly the Detroit Edison Company). This is the fourth of four notices related to this action that will be published in the Federal Register (FR). The first notice was published on April 9, 2014, the second notice was published on April 16, 2014, and the third notice was published on April 23, 2014.
Manual Operator Actions in Diversity and Defense-in-Depth Analyses
Document Number: 2014-09882
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-30
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a final revision to the following section of NUREG-0800, ``Standard Review Plan for the Review of Safety Analysis Reports for Nuclear Power Plants: LWR Edition,'' Appendix 18-A, ``Guidance for Crediting Manual Operator Actions in Diversity and Defense-in-Depth Analyses.''
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 3 and 4; Southern Nuclear Operating Company; Turbine Building Battery Room and Electrical Changes
Document Number: 2014-09879
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-30
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is granting an exemption to allow a departure from the certification information of Tier 1 of the generic design control document (DCD) and issuing License Amendment No. 18 to Combined Licenses (COL), NPF-91 and NPF-92. The COLs were issued to Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC), Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe Power Corporation, Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, and City of Dalton, Georgia (the licensee), for construction and operation of the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (VGEP), Units 3 and 4, located in Burke County, Georgia. The amendment revises the UFSAR by making changes to the Non-Class 1E dc and Uninterruptible Power Supply System (EDS) and Class 1E dc and Uninterruptible Power Supply System (IDS) and making changes to the corresponding Tier 1 information in Appendix C to the Combined Licenses. The granting of the exemption allows the changes to Tier 1 information asked for in the amendment. Because the acceptability of the exemption was determined in part by the acceptability of the amendment, the exemption and amendment are being issued concurrently.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2014-09861
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-30
Agency: National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities, Agencies and Commissions
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has submitted the following public information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling Joel Schwartz, Chief Guidelines Officer, NEH (202-606-8473) or may be requested by email to jschwartz@neh.gov. Comments on the ICR should be sent to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the National Endowment for the Humanities, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 (202-395-7316), within 30 days from the date of this publication in the Federal Register.
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR); Qualifications of Offerors
Document Number: 2014-09860
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-04-30
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The General Services Administration (GSA) is issuing a proposed rule amending the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to remove the GSAR clause Qualifications of Offerors.
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR); Progressive Awards and Monthly Quantity Allocations
Document Number: 2014-09850
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-04-30
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to amend the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to remove GSAR clause Progressive Awards and Monthly Quantity Allocations.
Public Availability of General Services Administration FY 2013 Service Contract Inventory
Document Number: 2014-09846
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-30
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with Section 743 of Division C of Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Consolidated Appropriations Act Public Law 111-117, GSA is publishing this notice to advise the public of the availability of the FY 2013 Service Contract Inventories.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Statement and Acknowledgment (Standard Form 1413)
Document Number: 2014-09845
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-30
Agency: Department of Defense, General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), the Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB) will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning statement and acknowledgment Standard Form (SF) 1413.
Notice of Agreements Filed
Document Number: 2014-09844
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-30
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Requests for Testimony by Employees Relating to Official Information and Production of Official Records in Litigation
Document Number: 2014-09837
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-04-30
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
This regulation amends the Commission's provisions for release of public information and related delegation of authority by issuing procedures for requests for testimony by Federal Maritime Commission employees and production of official Commission records in litigation, and delegating responsibility for determinations relating to such procedures to the General Counsel. It generally provides that Commission employees may not appear as witnesses in connection with information acquired in the course of performing official duties, or produce Commission records in litigation, without the consent of the Commission. The intended effect of this regulation is to clarify the Commission's procedures, conserve the ability of the Commission to conduct official business, preserve its employee resources, minimize involvement in matters unrelated to its mission and programs, and maintain its impartiality. This regulation does not apply to Congressional inquiries, Federal court civil proceedings in which the United States is a party, or Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act requests.
Records Schedules; Availability and Request for Comments
Document Number: 2014-09827
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-30
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) publishes notice at least once monthly of certain Federal agency requests for records disposition authority (records schedules). Once approved by NARA, records schedules provide mandatory instructions on what happens to records when no longer needed for current Government business. They authorize the preservation of records of continuing value in the National Archives of the United States and the destruction, after a specified period, of records lacking administrative, legal, research, or other value. Notice is published for records schedules in which agencies propose to destroy records not previously authorized for disposal or reduce the retention period of records already authorized for disposal. NARA invites public comments on such records schedules, as required by 44 U.S.C. 3303a(a).
Notice of Proposed Revisions for the LSC Grant Assurances for Calendar Year 2015 Funding
Document Number: 2014-09826
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-30
Agency: Legal Services Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
The Legal Services Corporation (``LSC'') intends to revise the LSC Grant Assurances for calendar year 2015 funding and is soliciting public comment on the proposed changes. The proposed revisions affect Grant Assurances 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, and 16. The proposed LSC grant assurances for calendar year 2015 funding, in redline format indicating the proposed changes to the current ``LSC 2014 Grant Assurances,'' are available at https://grants.lsc.gov/sites/default/files/Grants/ ReferenceMaterials/2015-GrantAssurances-Proposed.pdf.
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: 2014-09825
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-30
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Savings and Loan Holding Companies
Document Number: 2014-09824
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-30
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Copyright Office Fees: Registration, Recordation, and Related Services; Special Services; Licensing Division Services; FOIA Services; Correction
Document Number: 2014-09822
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-04-30
Agency: Library of Congress, Agencies and Commissions, Copyright Office
On March 24, 2014, the United States Copyright Office published a final rule concerning fees for Office services. The fee for a particular service did not change, but was inadvertently omitted from the schedule of fees in the final rule. The office hereby corrects that omission.
Arts Advisory Panel Meeting
Document Number: 2014-09820
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-30
Agency: National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities, Agencies and Commissions
Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), as amended, notice is hereby given that three meetings of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts will be held by teleconference at the National Endowment for the Arts, Washington, DC 20506 as follows (all meetings are Eastern time and ending times are approximate): Arts Education (application review): This meeting will be closed. Dates: May 20, 2014. 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.. Literature (application review): This meeting will be closed. Dates: May 21, 2014. 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Literature (application review): This meeting will be closed. Dates: May 22, 2014. 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m..
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request-Consumer Focus Groups
Document Number: 2014-09815
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-30
Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission, Agencies and Commissions
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) announces that the CPSC has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), a request for extension of approval of a collection of information from persons who may voluntarily participate in consumer focus groups.
Capital Planning and Stress Testing
Document Number: 2014-09814
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-04-30
Agency: National Credit Union Administration, Agencies and Commissions
NCUA is issuing a rule requiring federally insured credit unions (FICUs) with assets of $10 billion or more to develop and maintain capital plans. The rule also provides for annual stress tests of those credit unions.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2014-09811
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-30
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2014-09810
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-30
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Periodic Reporting
Document Number: 2014-09770
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-04-30
Agency: Postal Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission is eliminating a requirement that the Postal Service prepare the annual cost and revenue analysis report in an alternative format. The reason for the change is that the alternative format's usefulness as an analytical tool has been overtaken by developments since passage of postal reform legislation in 2006. Adoption of this change means the Postal Service will prepare and submit only one version of this report.
United Nuclear Corporation
Document Number: 2014-09735
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-30
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking comment from interested parties on the license amendment application request from United Nuclear Corporation (UNC or the licensee), a subsidiary of General Electric (GE), for a 5-year extension for the final emplacement of the radon barrier and erosion protection for the UNC Church Rock Mill site located in McKinley County, New Mexico. Specifically, UNC is requesting an amendment to Source Material License No. SUA-1475, for License Conditions 35.A(3) and 35.B(1), which would extend the dates for emplacement of the final radon barrier and the erosion protection from December 31, 2014, to December 31, 2019.
Review of Floating Houses
Document Number: 2014-09707
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-30
Agency: Tennessee Valley Authority, Agencies and Commissions
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is conducting a review of) the recent growth in the Tennessee River Watershed of floating houses and nonnavigable houseboats designed and used primarily for human habitation and potential management actions TVA may take in response to the proliferation of these structures. As part of the study, TVA intends to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) or environmental impact statement (EIS) to assess the impacts associated with TVA's management and oversight of these structures on its reservoirs. TVA will use the environmental review process to learn the values and concerns of stakeholders; identify issues, trends, events and tradeoffs affecting TVA's policies; formulate, evaluate and compare alternative management options; provide opportunities for public review and comment; and ensure that TVA's evaluation of alternative management and policy strategies reflects a full range of stakeholder input. Public comment is invited concerning the scope of the review and environmental issues that should be addressed. This notice is provided in accordance with the Council on Environmental Quality's regulations (40 CFR parts 1500 to 1508) and TVA's procedures for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Meeting of the Regional Energy Resource Council
Document Number: 2014-09654
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-30
Agency: Tennessee Valley Authority, Agencies and Commissions
The TVA Regional Energy Resource Council (RERC) will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 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:
Revisions to Rules of Practice; Corrections
Document Number: 2014-09797
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-04-29
Agency: Postal Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Postal Regulatory Commission published a document in the Federal Register on June 18, 2013 (78 FR 36434) revising certain Commission rules of practice. That document inadvertently omits the word ``except'' in the introductory text of 39 CFR 3001.7(b). In addition, an amendatory instruction led to the unintended omission of Sec. 3001.7(b)(1) through (b)(5) in the Code of Federal Regulations. This document corrects the final regulations by restoring the omitted elements, consistent with the scope and intent of Order No. 1742.
Television Broadcasters; Online Political File Deadline
Document Number: 2014-09761
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-04-29
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Media Bureau reminds television stations not affiliated with the top four national networks and those licensed to markets below the top 50 that they must begin to comply with the online political file rules on July 1, 2014.
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority, Comments Requested
Document Number: 2014-09715
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-29
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden(s) and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 35013520), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s). Comments are requested concerning: 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; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate(s); ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; 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 further ways to 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.
Forms Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Extension of Clearance
Document Number: 2014-09712
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-29
Agency: Selective Service System, Agencies and Commissions
Notice of Proposals To Engage in or To Acquire Companies Engaged in Permissible Nonbanking Activities
Document Number: 2014-09705
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-29
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
53-Foot Domestic Dry Containers From China; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
Document Number: 2014-09691
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-29
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-514 and 731-TA-1250 (Preliminary) under sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.'' 1671b(a) and 1673b(a)) (the Act) to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports from China of 53-foot domestic dry containers, provided for in subheading 8609.00.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States alleged to be subsidized by the Government of China and are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value. Unless the Department of Commerce extends the time for initiation pursuant to sections 702(c)(1)(B) or 732(c)(1)(B) of the Act (19 U.S.C. '' 1671a(c)(1)(B) or 1673a(c)(1)(B)), the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by Monday, June 9, 2014. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by Monday, June 16, 2014. For further information concerning the conduct of these investigations 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 and B (19 CFR part 207).
National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC)
Document Number: 2014-09687
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-29
Agency: Information Security Oversight Office, National Archives and Records Administration, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. app 2) and implementing regulation 41 CFR 101-6, NARA announces an upcoming meeting of the National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC).
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2014-09684
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-29
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment about our intention to request the OMB's approval for renewal of an existing information collection that is summarized below. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Information pertaining to the requirement to be submitted: 1. The title of the information collection: NRC Form 354, ``Data Report on Spouse.'' 2. Current OMB approval number: OMB 3150-0026. 3. How often the collection is required: On Occasion. 4. Who is required or asked to report: NRC contractors, licensees, applicants, and other (e.g. interveners) who marry or cohabitate after completing the Personnel Security Forms, or after having been granted an NRC access authorization or employment clearance. 5. The number of annual respondents: 80. 6. The number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request: 16. 7. Abstract: NRC Form 354 must be completed by NRC contractors, licensees, applicants who marry or cohabitate after completing the Personnel Security Forms, or after having been granted an NRC access authorization or employment clearance. Form 354 identifies the respondent, the marriage, and data on the spouse and spouse's parents. This information permits the NRC to make initial security determinations and to assure there is no increased risk to the common defense and security. Submit, by June 30, 2014, comments that address the following questions: 1. Is the proposed collection of information necessary for the NRC to properly perform its functions? Does the information have practical utility? 2. Is the burden estimate accurate? 3. Is there a way to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected? 4. How can the burden of the information collection be minimized, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology? The public may examine and have copied for a fee publicly-available documents, including the draft supporting statement, at the NRC's Public Document Room, Room O-1F21, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The OMB clearance requests are available at the NRC's Web site: https://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/ doc-comment/omb/. The document will be available on the NRC's home page site for 60 days after the signature date of this notice. Comments submitted in writing or in electronic form will be made available for public inspection. Because your comments will not be edited to remove any identifying or contact information, the NRC cautions you against including any information in your submission that you do not want to be publicly disclosed. Comments submitted should reference Docket No. NRC-2014-0075. You may submit your comments by any of the following methods: Electronic comments go to https:// www.regulations.gov and search for Docket No. NRC-2014-0075. Mail comments to the Acting NRC Clearance Officer, Kristen Benney (T-5 F50), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001. Questions about the information collection requirements may be directed to the Acting NRC Clearance Officer, Kristen Benney (T-5 F50), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; telephone: 301-415-6355, or by email to INFOCOLLECTS.Resource@NRC.GOV.
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