Agencies and Commissions August 2022 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``CFTC'' or ``Commission'') is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed renewal of a collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (``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. This notice solicits comments on the renewal of the reporting requirement that is embedded in the final rule adopting the end-user exception to the Commission's swap clearing requirement.

Indiana has scheduled a special election on November 8, 2022, to fill the U.S. House of Representatives seat in the 2nd Congressional District held by the late Representative Jackie Walorski. Committees required to file reports in connection with the Special General Election on November 8, 2022, shall file a 12-day Pre-General and a 30- day Post-General Report.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``CFTC'' or ``Commission'') is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed renewal of a collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (``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. This notice solicits comments on the reporting requirements related to Commission regulation 50.51, which permits certain cooperatives to elect not to clear certain swaps that otherwise would be required to be cleared, provided that they meet certain conditions.

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following new information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are requested concerning: 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; the accuracy of the burden estimates; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of the information on the respondents.

Pursuant to section 13(n)(5)(G)(v) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Exchange Act''), and rule 13n-4(b)(9)(x) thereunder, the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is issuing an order determining that it would be appropriate to require security-based swap data repositories to make security-based swap data available to Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (``FINRA'').

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (``Commission'') has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 3) issued by the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') terminating the above-captioned investigation based on a settlement agreement. The investigation is hereby terminated.

As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) requests comments on a proposed extension of approval of a collection of information regarding a form used to verify whether pools and spas are in compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) previously approved the collection of information under OMB Control No. 3041-0142. CPSC will consider all comments received in response to this notice before requesting an extension of approval of this collection of information from OMB.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (``Commission'') has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 3) of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ''), terminating the investigation based on a settlement agreement.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted a request for renewal of an existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The information collection is entitled, ``Collection of Research Code Non-Disclosure Agreement Information.''

The Commission is recognizing a recently filed Postal Service document with the Commission concerning temporary changes in rates of general applicability for competitive products. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.