August 11, 2010 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Proposed Vaccine Information Materials for Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine and Human Papillomavirus Vaccines
Under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA) (42 U.S.C. 300aa-26), the CDC must develop vaccine information materials that all health care providers are required to give to patients/parents prior to administration of specific vaccines. CDC seeks written comment on proposed new vaccine information materials for pneumococcal conjugate vaccine and human papillomavirus vaccines.
Proposed Vaccine Information Materials for Rotavirus Vaccine
Under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA) (42 U.S.C. 300aa-26), the CDC must develop vaccine information materials that all health care providers are required to give to patients/parents prior to administration of specific vaccines. CDC seeks written comment on proposed new vaccine information materials for rotavirus vaccine.
Iranian Transactions Regulations
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (``OFAC'') is publishing the names of 21 persons it has determined to be the Government of Iran, as that term is defined in the Iranian Transactions Regulations. The names of these persons will be added, at a future date, to Appendix A to Part 560 in the Code of Federal Regulations.
Tops Markets LLC; Analysis of Agreement Containing Consent Orders to Aid Public Comment
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint and the terms of the consent order embodied in the consent agreement that would settle these allegations.
Supplement to Commission Procedures During Periods of Emergency Operations Requiring Activation of Continuity of Operations Plan
In this rule the Commission supplements the procedures previously established with regard to filing and other requirements if the Commission is required to implement its Continuity of Operations Plan in response to an emergency situation that disrupts communications to or from the Commission's headquarters or which otherwise impairs headquarters operations. The rule temporarily tolls for purposes of further consideration the time period for Commission action required for relief from, or reinstatement of, an electric utility's mandatory purchase obligation under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978.
Memorandum of Understanding Between United States Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is providing notice of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between FDA and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), both part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The purpose of the MOU is to promote collaboration and enhance knowledge of efficiency by providing for the sharing of information and expertise between the Federal partners. The goals of the collaboration are to explore ways to further enhance information sharing efforts through more efficient and robust inter- agency activities; promote efficient utilization of tools and expertise for product analysis, validation, and risk identification; and build infrastructure and processes that meet the common needs for evaluating the safety, efficacy, utilization, coverage, payment, and clinical benefit of drugs, biologics, and medical devices.
Schedule of Fees Authorized by 49 U.S.C. 30141
This document adopts fees for Fiscal Year 2011 and until further notice, as authorized by 49 U.S.C. 30141, relating to the registration of importers and the importation of motor vehicles not certified as conforming to the Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS). These fees are needed to maintain the registered importer (RI) program.
Notice of Public Meetings, Twin Falls District Resource Advisory Council, Idaho
In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA) and the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act of 2004 (FLREA), the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Twin Falls District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) and subcommittees will meet as indicated below.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Department of the Army is proposing to amend a system of records notice in its existing inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Defense Logistics Agency is proposing to amend a system of records notice in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notifications
The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of three section 36(b)(1) arms sales notifications to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164, dated 21 July 1996.
Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From Brazil, China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of full reviews pursuant to section 751(c)(5) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)) (the Act) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on frozen warmwater shrimp from Brazil, China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. The Commission has determined that these reviews are extraordinarily complicated, and will therefore exercise its authority to extend its time for making its determinations by up to 90 days pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)(B). 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).
Natural Bristle Paintbrushes From China
On July 30, 2010, the Department of Commerce published notice in the Federal Register of the final results of its changed circumstances review concerning natural bristle paintbrushes from China (75 FR 44939). Commerce announced that it was revoking the subject antidumping duty order based on the fact that domestic parties have expressed a lack of interest in antidumping duty relief from imports of subject merchandise. Accordingly, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)), the subject review is terminated.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
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 In Re Certain Adjustable- Height Beds and Components Thereof; DN 2747; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint.
Notice of Availability for Public Comment on the Draft Joint Subcommittee on Ocean Science and Technology-Interagency Ocean Observation Committee Public-Private Use Policy
The NOAA Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Program publishes this notice on behalf of the Joint Subcommittee on Ocean Science and TechnologyInteragency Ocean Observation Committee (JSOST- IOOC) to announce a 60-day public comment period for the Public-Private Use Policy mandated by the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009. This policy defines the process the IOOC will use to make decisions about the roles of the federal government, the States, regional information coordination entities, the academic community and the private sector in providing IOOS environmental information, products, technologies and services to end-user communities.
Application of Gulf Coast Airways, Inc. for Commuter Air Carrier Authority
The Department of Transportation is directing all interested persons to show cause why it should not issue an order finding Gulf Coast Airways, Inc., fit, willing, and able, and awarding it commuter air carrier authority to conduct scheduled commuter service.
The Future of Aviation Advisory Committee (FAAC) Subcommittee on Competitiveness and Viability; Notice of Meeting
The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary of Transportation, announces the third meeting of the FAAC Subcommittee on Competitiveness and Viability, which will be held in Chicago, Illinois. This notice provides details on the date, time, and location of the meeting, which will be open to the public. The purpose of the FAAC is to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation to ensure the competitiveness of the U.S. aviation industry and its capability to manage effectively the evolving transportation needs, challenges, and opportunities of the global economy. The Subcommittee on Competitiveness and Viability is charged with examining changes in the operating and competitive structures of the U.S. airline industry; considering innovative strategies to open up new international markets and expand commercial opportunities in existing markets; investigating strategies to encourage the development of cost-effective, cutting-edge technologies and equipment that are critical for a competitive industry coping with increasing economic and environmental challenges; and examining the adequacy of current Federal
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Tag Recapture Card
The Department of Commerce, 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 proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Navigation and Navigable Waters; Technical, Organizational, and Conforming Amendments, Sector Columbia River, WA
This rule makes non-substantive changes throughout our regulations. The purpose of this rule is to make conforming amendments and technical corrections to reflect the renaming of Sector Seattle to Sector Puget Sound as part of the Coast Guard reorganization.
Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests
The Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, invites comments on the proposed information collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards of Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the 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. This notice solicits comments on the information collection provisions in the guidance document entitled ``Guidance for Industry: Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards of Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables.''
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Premarket Notification
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): Notice Regarding the Announcement of Petitions Accepted for the 2009 Annual GSP Country Practices Review, Acceptance of Pre-Hearing Comments and Requests To Testify for the 2009 Annual GSP Country Practices Review Hearing, and the Initiation of the 2010 Annual GSP Country Practices Review
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) accepted petitions in connection with the 2009 GSP Annual Review to modify the GSP status of certain GSP beneficiary developing countries because of country practices. This notice sets forth the schedule for comment and public hearings on the newly accepted petitions for the 2009 Country Eligibility Practices Review, for requesting participation in the hearings, and for submitting pre-hearing and post-hearing briefs, and determines that the deadline for submitting pre-hearing comments and requesting participation in the hearings is 5 p.m., Friday, September 3, 2010. The list of newly accepted petitions is available at: http: //www.ustr.gov/trade-topics/trade-development/ preference-programs/generalized-system-preference-gsp/current -review-1 in ``List of Country Practice Petitions Accepted in the 2009 GSP Annual Review.'' The petitions accepted include a Worker Rights petition regarding Sri Lanka filed by the AFL-CIO and two Arbitral Awards petitions regarding Argentina filed by Azurix Corporation and Blue Ridge Investments, LLC. The petitions themselves can be found in docket USTR-2009-0015 at https://www.regulations.gov.
Buy American Exceptions Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
In accordance with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111-05, approved February 17, 2009) (Recovery Act), and implementing guidance of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), this notice advises that certain exceptions to the Buy American requirement of the Recovery Act have been determined applicable for work using Capital Fund Recovery Formula and Competition (CFRFC) grant funds. Specifically, an exception was granted to the Chicago Housing Authority for the purchase and installation of marmoleum and linoleum floor tiles, dishwashers that are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA-compliant dishwashers), Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets and an Audio/Video entry and dwelling communications system at the Pomeroy Apartments.
Surety Bond Guarantee Program; Size Standards
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is issuing this direct final rule to permanently adopt the temporary size standard implemented under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that is now in effect through September 30, 2010 for the Surety Bond Guarantee Program. The direct final rule provides that a business concern is small if such concern, combined with its affiliates, does not exceed the size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code that corresponds to the primary industry of the business concern combined with its affiliates.
Open Meeting of the President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board
The President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board (the PERAB) will meet on August 27, 2010 via conference call beginning at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. The meeting will be open to the public via live audio stream at https://www.whitehouse.gov/live.
Minor Boundary Revision at Sitka National Historical Park
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 460l- 9(c)(1), the boundary of Sitka National Historical Park, Sitka, Alaska, is modified to include an additional two tracts totaling 4.03 acres of land. These lands are adjacent to the western boundary of the park and are depicted on a map entitled ``Sitka National Historical Park, Proposed Boundary'' dated October 2009, and numbered 314/80,013.
Draft Environmental Impact Statement on Nabesna Off-Road Vehicle Management Plan, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve
Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C) the National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on Off-Road Vehicle Management in the Nabesna District of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. The DEIS evaluates the environmental impacts of a preferred alternative and three action alternatives for management of off-road vehicles in the Nabesna District. The purpose is to consider opportunities for appropriate and reasonable access to wilderness and backcountry recreational activities, which also accommodates subsistence and access to inholdings while protecting scenic quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and other park resource values. A no action alternative is also evaluated. This notice announces the public comment period, the locations of public meetings, and solicits comments on the DEIS. This DEIS also provides notice of a proposed technical correction to the wilderness eligibility assessment which was approved in the 1986 Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve General Management Plan. Public comment on the revised wilderness eligibility map for the Nabesna District is specifically requested.
Exchange Visitor Program-Trainees and Interns
On June 19, 2007, the Department published an interim final rule amending its regulations regarding Trainees and Interns to, among other things, eliminate the distinction between ``non-specialty occupations'' and ``specialty occupations,'' establish a new internship program, and modify the selection criteria for participation in a training program.
Pesticides; Revised Fee Schedule for Registration Applications
EPA is publishing a revised list of pesticide registration service fees applicable to specified pesticide applications and tolerance actions. In accordance with the Pesticide Registration Improvement Renewal Act, the registration service fees for covered pesticide registration applications received on or after October 1, 2010, will increase by 5 percent, rounded up to the nearest dollar amount, from the fees published for fiscal years 2009 and 2010. The new fees become effective on October 1, 2010.
Update of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Fees Schedule for Annual Charges for the Use of Government Lands; Corrections
On July 28, 2010, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission published a rule updating its schedule of fees for the use of government lands. The yearly update was based on the most recent schedule of fees for the use of linear rights-of-way prepared by the United States Forest Service. This document makes a preamble correction to that document and amends the CFR to correct an error resulting from that document.
Medicare, Medicaid and CLIA Programs; COLA (Formerly the Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation) Voluntary Withdrawal From the Specialty of Pathology
This notice announces COLA's voluntary withdrawal from the specialty of Pathology. COLA is an accreditation organization for clinical laboratories under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program.
Fresno County Resource Advisory Committee
The Fresno County Resource Advisory Committee will be meeting in Prather, California, September 29, 2010. The purpose of the meeting will be to develop a timeline for receiving project proposals for the next funding cycle and review monitoring accomplishments.
Pipeline Safety: Periodic Updates of Regulatory References to Technical Standards and Miscellaneous Edits
PHMSA is amending the Federal pipeline safety regulations to incorporate by reference all or parts of 40 new editions of voluntary consensus technical standards. This action allows pipeline operators to use current technologies, improved materials, and updated industry and management practices. Additionally, PHMSA is clarifying certain regulatory provisions and making several editorial corrections. These amendments do not require pipeline operators to take on any significant new pipeline safety initiatives.
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Pine Mountain, GA
This action amends Class E Airspace at Pine Mountain, GA, to accommodate the Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) developed for Harris County Airport.
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