Agencies and Commissions January 29, 2015 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2015-01808
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2015-01805
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Notice
Document Number: 2015-01726
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Virginia Electric and Power Company D/B/A Dominion Virginia Power, North Anna Power Station, Unit 3
Document Number: 2015-01713
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is withdrawing the intent to prepare a supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) published in the Federal Register on February 7, 2011. The purpose of the SEIS the NRC had intended to prepare was to address any impacts that would have resulted from a change in the reactor technology referenced in the North Anna Power Station (NAPS) Unit 3 Combined License (COL) application. The intent to prepare a SEIS is being withdrawn because of the applicant's decision to return to the original reactor design, as referenced and evaluated in an earlier SEIS for the NAPS.
Verification and Validation of Selected Fire Models for Nuclear Power Plant Applications
Document Number: 2015-01708
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment a draft NUREG, NUREG-1824 (EPRI 3002002182), ``Verification and Validation of Selected Fire Models for Nuclear Power Plant Applications, Supplement 1.''
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.; Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station
Document Number: 2015-01707
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
On December 9, 2014, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) solicited comments on, among other proposed actions, a proposed amendment for the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station in a notice entitled, ``Biweekly Notice; Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations.'' According to the notice, comments were required to be filed by January 8, 2015. Due to concerned stakeholders seeking additional time to provide comments, the NRC has decided to reopen the public comment period for the proposed amendment to the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station Renewed Facility Operating License.
Termination of Dormant Proceedings
Document Number: 2015-01702
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
In this document, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB), terminates, as dormant, certain docketed Commission proceedings. The Commission believes that termination of these proceedings furthers the Commission's organizational goals of increasing the efficiency of its decision-making, modernizing the agency's processes in the digital age, and enhancing the openness and transparency of Commission proceedings for practitioners and the public.
List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: NAC International MAGNASTOR® System; Certificate of Compliance No. 1031, Amendment No. 4
Document Number: 2015-01693
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its spent fuel storage regulations to add Amendment No. 4 to the Certificate of Compliance (CoC) No. 1031 for the NAC International MAGNASTOR[supreg] System. Amendment No. 4 changes a limiting condition for operation (LCO) in the technical specifications for transportable storage canister (TSC) vacuum drying and helium backfill times, and corrects a typographical error. The NRC approval of this Amendment would not authorize transportation.
List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: NAC International MAGNASTOR® System, Certificate of Compliance No. 1031, Amendment No. 4
Document Number: 2015-01691
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its spent fuel storage regulations to add Amendment No. 4 to the Certificate of Compliance (CoC) No. 1031 for the NAC International MAGNASTOR[supreg] System. Amendment No. 4 changes a limiting condition for operation in the technical specifications for transportable storage canister vacuum drying and helium backfill times, and corrects a typographical error. The NRC approval of this Amendment would not authorize transportation.
Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest
Document Number: 2015-01675
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Audio Processing Hardware and Software and Products Containing Same, DN 3053; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing under section 210.8(b) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.8(b)).
Federal Advisory Committee Act; Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council
Document Number: 2015-01667
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice advises interested persons that the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC or Commission) Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council (CSRIC) IV will hold its seventh and final meeting. At the meeting, each of the Working Groups will present an update on topics such as wireless emergency alerts, emergency alert and warning systems, cybersecurity best practices, legacy best practices, and submarine cable landing sites.
Mississippi Disaster # MS-00075
Document Number: 2015-01632
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of Mississippi dated 01/20/2015. Incident: Severe Weather and Tornadoes. Incident Period: 12/23/2014. Effective Date: 01/20/2015. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 03/23/2015. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 10/20/2015.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension Without Change of an Existing Collection; Comments Request
Document Number: 2015-01624
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Commission announces that it intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for a three-year extension without change of the existing recordkeeping requirements under 29 CFR part 1602 et seq., Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements under Title VII, the ADA, and GINA. The Commission is seeking public comments on the proposed extension.
FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting Thursday, January 29, 2015
Document Number: 2015-01608
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission will consider a Report and Order to ensure that accurate caller location information is automatically provided to public safety officials for all wireless calls to 911, including for indoor calls, to meet consumer and public safety needs and expectations, and to take advantage of new technological developments. 2..................... WIRELINE COMPETITION. TITLE: Inquiry Concerning the Development of Advanced Telecommunications Capability to All Americans in a Reasonable and Timely Fashion, and Possible Steps to Accelerate Such Deployment Pursuant to section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, as Amended by the Broadband Data Improvement Act (GN Docket No. 14-126). SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a 2015 Broadband Progress Report examining whether advanced telecommunications capability is being deployed to all Americans in a reasonable and timely fashion; and a Notice of Inquiry asking what immediate action the Commission should take to accelerate the deployment of such capability by removing barriers to infrastructure investment and by promoting competition in the telecommunications market. 3..................... WIRELINE COMPETITION. TITLE: Inquiry Concerning the Development of Advanced Telecommunications Capability to All Americans in a Reasonable and Timely Fashion, and Possible Steps to Accelerate Such Deployment Pursuant to section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, as Amended by the Broadband Data Improvement Act (GN Docket Nos. 12-228 and 14-126). SUMMARY: The Commission will consider an Order announcing the conclusion of the Ninth Notice of Inquiry. 4..................... CONSUMER & PRESENTATION: The GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS. Commission will hear a presentation on the new Consumer Help Center that provides an easier- to-use, more consumer- friendly portal for filing and monitoring informal consumer complaints, as well as accessing educational materials. 5..................... ENFORCEMENT BUREAU... TITLE: Enforcement Bureau Action SUMMARY: The Commission will consider whether to take an enforcement action.
Comment Sought on Competitive Bidding Procedures for Broadcast Incentive Auction 1000, Including 1001 and 1002
Document Number: 2015-01607
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Auction 1000 Request for Comment initiates the pre-auction process by which the Federal Communications Commission will develop detailed procedures for the broadcast television spectrum incentive auction, taking into account public comment received in response to its proposals. The Auction 1000 Request for Comment includes specific proposals, including on determination of the initial broadcast television spectrum clearing target, opening bid prices, benchmarks for the final stage rule, and the final television channel assignment process, and seeks comment on those proposed procedures.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-80; Small Entity Compliance Guide
Document Number: 2015-01527
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Department of Defense, General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
This document is issued under the joint authority of DOD, GSA, and NASA. 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 the rules appearing in Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-80, which amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). An asterisk (*) next to a rule indicates that a regulatory flexibility analysis has been prepared. Interested parties may obtain further information regarding these rules by referring to FAC 2005-80, which precedes this document. These documents are also available via the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendments
Document Number: 2015-01526
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Department of Defense, General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
This document makes amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in order to make editorial changes.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Management and Oversight of the Acquisition of Services
Document Number: 2015-01525
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Department of Defense, General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a recommendation to strengthen guidance on service acquisitions on uncompensated overtime.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Ending Trafficking in Persons
Document Number: 2015-01524
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Department of Defense, General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to strengthen protections against trafficking in persons in Federal contracts. These changes are intended to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 13627, entitled ``Strengthening Protections Against Trafficking in Persons in Federal Contracts,'' and title XVII of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-80; Introduction
Document Number: 2015-01523
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Department of Defense, General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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) 2005-80. 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.
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