Agencies and Commissions September 2022 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Procurement List; Addition
This action adds service(s) to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.
Senior Executive Service and Senior Level: Performance Review Board Members
Title 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4) requires each agency to publish notification of the appointment of individuals who may serve as members of that agency's Performance Review Board (PRB). The following individuals have been designated to serve on the PRB for the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-08; Small Entity Compliance Guide
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) 2022-08, which amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Interested parties may obtain further information regarding these rules by referring to FAC 2022-08, which precedes this document.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendments
This document makes amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in order to address an internal administrative action.
Federal Acquisition Regulation: Certification of Women-Owned Small Businesses
DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the final rule published by the Small Business Administration implementing a section of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015.
Federal Acquisition Regulation: Update of Historically Underutilized Business Zone Program
DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement changes to the Small Business Administration's regulations for the Historically Underutilized Business Zone Program to reflect current policies, eliminate ambiguities, and reduce burdens on small businesses and procuring agencies.
Federal Acquisition Regulation: Construction Contract Administration
DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a section of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, to require agencies to provide a notice along with the solicitation to prospective bidders and offerors regarding definitization of requests for equitable adjustment related to change orders under construction contracts.
Federal Acquisition Regulation: Policy on Joint Ventures
DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement statutory and regulatory changes regarding joint ventures made by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in its final rule published in the Federal Register on July 25, 2016, and to clarify that 8(a) joint ventures are not certified into the 8(a) program. Additionally, the rule implements SBA's statutory and regulatory changes that eliminated SBA approval of joint venture agreements for competitive 8(a) awards.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-08; Introduction
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) 2022-08. A companion document, the Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG), follows this FAC.
Establishing Rules for Digital Low Power Television and Television Translator Stations
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopts several rule updates to otherwise outdated rules for low power television and TV translator stations following the July 13, 2021, transition from analog to digital operations. This final rule deletes or revises rules that no longer have any practical effect given the completion of the low power television (LPTV)/translator digital transition, or that are otherwise obsolete or irrelevant. In addition, this final rule makes certain ministerial changes, for example, to delete analog rules, and to add definitions and other information previously adopted in rulemaking proceedings but inadvertently omitted from the rules.
Establishing Rules for Digital Low Power Television and Television Translator Stations
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) seeks comment on adjustments to certain to reflect the current operating environment, including the termination of analog operations in the low power television (LPTV)/translator service as of July 13, 2021. This notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) seeks comment on certain amendments, including proposing to adopt rules previously applicable to analog operations for digital operations, updating geographic coordinates to the current North American Datum (NAD) standard, modifying station identification requirements, requiring LPTV stations to transmit with a virtual channel that avoids conflicts with other stations, updating the process for filing applications with the Commission, and making certain technical modifications.
Certain Outdoor and Semi-Outdoor Electronic Displays, Products Containing Same, and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on August 19, 2022, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Manufacturing Resources International, Inc. of Alpharetta, Georgia. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain outdoor and semi-outdoor electronic displays, products containing same, and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,854,595 (``the '595 Patent''); U.S. Patent No. 9,173,322 (``the '322 Patent''); U.S. Patent No. 9,629,287 (``the '287 Patent''); U.S. Patent No. 10,506,740 (``the '740 Patent''); and U.S. Patent No. 11,013,142 (``the '142 Patent''). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. 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; 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 ways to further reduce the information collection burden on 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 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number.
Certain Chocolate Milk Powder and Packaging Thereof; Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Motion for Summary Determination of Violation of Section 337; Schedule for Filing Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (``Commission'') has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 27) of the presiding chief administrative law judge (``CALJ''), granting summary determination on violation of section 337 and including a recommended determination (``RD'') on remedy and bonding. The Commission requests briefing from the parties, interested government agencies, and interested persons on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding.
Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Smart Thermostat Hubs, Systems Containing the Same and Components of the Same, DN 3644; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.
Certain Mobile Electronic Devices; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation in its Entirety Based on Withdrawal of the Complaint
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 10) of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') terminating the investigation in its entirety based on withdrawal of the complaint. The investigation is terminated.
Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the State of Arizona
This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of Arizona dated 09/19/2022. Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding. Incident Period: 08/23/2022 through 08/25/2022.
Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the State of Arizona
This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of Arizona dated 09/19/2022. Incident: Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides and Debris Flows. Incident Period: 07/23/2022 through 08/28/2022.
Change of Address; Technical Amendments
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) relocated on August 1, 2022, and is amending its regulations that reference its former street address to reflect the new street address.
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. 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; 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 ways to further reduce the information collection burden on 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 control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.
Actions Taken at September 15, 2022 Meeting
As part of its regular business meeting held on September 15, 2022, Baltimore, Maryland, the Commission approved the applications of certain water resources projects, and took additional actions, as set forth in the Supplementary Information below.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; Account Management Profile
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register, and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice.
New Postal Products
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission's consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
New Postal Products
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission's consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
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