September 20, 2012 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Guidelines for Preparing and Reviewing Licensing Applications for Instrumentation and Control Upgrades for Non-Power Reactors
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the Commission) is requesting public comment on Chapter 7, Instrumentation and Control Systems, augmenting NUREG-1537, Part 1, ``Guidelines for Preparing and Reviewing Applications for the Licensing of Non-Power Reactors: Format and Content,'' for instrumentation and control upgrades and NUREG-1537, Part 2, ``Guidelines for Preparing and Reviewing Applications for the Licensing of Non-Power Reactors: Standard Review Plan and Acceptance Criteria,'' for instrumentation and control upgrades. This draft chapter of NUREG-1537, Part 1 and Part 2, provides revised guidance for preparing and reviewing applications to amend a facility operating license for I&C upgrades.
Determination Concerning a Petition To Add a Class of Employees to the Special Exposure Cohort
HHS gives notice of a determination concerning a petition to add a class of employees from Titanium Alloys Manufacturing in Niagara Falls, New York, to the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC) under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 (EEOICPA), 42 U.S.C. 7384q. On August 23, 2012, the Secretary of HHS determined that the following class of employees does not meet the statutory criteria for addition to the SEC as authorized under EEOICPA:
Notice of Request To Release Airport Property
The FAA proposes to rule and invites public comment on the release of land at the Meade Municipal Airport (MEJ), Meade, Kansas, under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47107(h)(2).
Designation of a Class of Employees for Addition to the Special Exposure Cohort
HHS gives notice of a decision to designate a class of employees from Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center in Winchester, Massachusetts, as an addition to the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC) under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000. On August 23, 2012, the Secretary of HHS designated the following class of employees as an addition to the SEC:
Designation of a Class of Employees for Addition to the Special Exposure Cohort
HHS gives notice of a decision to designate a class of employees from Hanford Engineer Works in Richland, Washington, as an addition to the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC) under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000. On August 23, 2012, the Secretary of HHS designated the following class of employees as an addition to the SEC:
Endangered Species; Marine Mammals; Issuance of Permits
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have issued the following permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species, marine mammals, or both. We issue these permits under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
Endangered Species; Marine Mammals; Receipt of Applications for Permit
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species, marine mammals, or both. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) prohibit activities with listed species unless Federal authorization is acquired that allows such activities.
Final Requirements-Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge; Phase 2
The Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (hereafter ``the Secretaries'') announce requirements for Phase 2 of the Race to the TopEarly Learning Challenge (RTT-ELC) program. In Phase 2, we will make awards to certain States that applied for, but did not receive, funding under the RTT-ELC competition held in fiscal year (FY) 2011 (FY 2011 RTT-ELC competition). Specifically, we will consider eligible the five highest scoring applicants that did not receive funding in the FY 2011 RTT-ELC competition, each of which received approximately 75 percent or more of the available points under the competition. We take this action to fund down the slate of the FY 2011 RTT-ELC competition and to establish the information and assurances that the five eligible applicants will need to provide in order to receive funding under Phase 2 of the RTT-ELC program.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
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, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register at 77 FR 32700, and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed renewal submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice. The full submission may be found at: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Comments: Comments regarding (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the NSF, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the NSF's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for National Science Foundation, 725 7th Street NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, and to Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington, Virginia 22230 or send email to splimpto@nsf.gov.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
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, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register at 77 FR 2012-32699, and no comment was received. NSF is forwarding the proposed renewal submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice.
Marine Mammals; File No. 14097
Notice is hereby given that a major amendment to Permit No. 14097-01 has been issued to National Marine Fisheries Service, Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC) (Responsible Party: Lisa Ballance, Ph.D.), Protected Resources Division, 8901 La Jolla Shores Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037.
Marine Mammals; File No. 17355
Notice is hereby given that the National Marine Fisheries Service's Northeast Science Center (NEFSC), 166 Water Street, Woods Hole, Massachusetts 02543 [Responsible Party: William Karp; Principal Investigator: Peter Corkeron], has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on marine mammals and sea turtles.
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast Multispecies Fisheries Management Plan; Northern Red Hake Quota Harvested
The northern red hake possession limit is reduced to the incidental possession limit of 400 lb (181.44 kg) for the remainder of the 2012 fishing year.
Drawn Stainless Steel Sinks From the People's Republic of China: Countervailing Duty Investigation
The Department of Commerce (``Department'') is aligning the final countervailing duty determination with the final antidumping duty determination of the above referenced case.
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collections: Two Directorate of Defense Trade Controls Information Collections: “Request To Change End-User, End-Use, and/or Destination of Hardware” and “Request for Advisory Opinion”
The Department of State has submitted the information collections described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 we are requesting comments on these collections from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this Notice is to allow 30 days for public comment.
TRICARE, Formerly Known as the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services; Calendar Year 2013 TRICARE Young Adult Program Premium Update
This notice provides the updated TRICARE Young Adult program premiums for Calendar Year (CY) 2013.
Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel; Meeting
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration announces a forthcoming meeting of the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel.
NASA Advisory Council; Science Committee; Heliophysics Subcommittee; Meeting
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces a meeting of the Heliophysics Subcommittee of the NASA Advisory Council (NAC). This Subcommittee reports to the Science Committee of the NAC. The meeting will be held for the purpose of soliciting, from the scientific community and other persons, scientific and technical information relevant to program planning.
NASA Advisory Council; Science Committee; Earth Science Subcommittee; Meeting
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces a meeting of the Earth Science Subcommittee of the NASA Advisory Council (NAC). This Subcommittee reports to the Science Committee of the NAC. The meeting will be held for the purpose of soliciting, from the scientific community and other persons, scientific and technical information relevant to program planning.
Announcing the Award of Three Single-Source Program Expansion Supplement Grants to Unaccompanied Alien Children's Shelter Care Grantees
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) announces the award of a single-source program expansion supplement grant to two current grantees, for a total of $2,659,864. The additional funding provided by the awards will support services to unaccompanied alien children through September 30, 2012. The supplement grant will support the expansion of bed capacity to meet the number of unaccompanied alien children referrals from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The funding program is mandated by Section 462 of the Homeland Security Act to ensure appropriate placement of all referrals from the DHS. The program is tied to DHS apprehension strategies and sporadic number of border crossers. One expansion supplement award is made to Florence Crittenton Services of Orange County, Inc., in Fullerton, CA, in the amount of $226,800 to support expansion of bed capacity to meet the needs of the high number of unaccompanied alien children transferred from the DHS. Award funds will support services to unaccompanied alien children through September 30, 2012. Two expansion supplement awards are made to International Education Services, Inc., in Los Fresnos, TX. One award for $1,588,827 will provide unaccompanied alien children with temporary 24-hour licensed shelter care in facilities in South Texas. The other award for $844,237 will support the International Education Services, Inc. Harlingen Foster Care Program that provides unaccompanied children with temporary 24-hour family care in private homes within the Cameron County in South Texas.
Announcing the Award of Two Urgent Single-Source Grants To Support Unaccompanied Alien Children Program Services
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) announces the award of two urgent single- source grants for a total of $4,767,696. Award funds will support grants to two organizations that are providing services under the Unaccompanied Alien Children's program.
Announcing the Award of 24 Single-Source Program Expansion Supplement Grants Under the Unaccompanied Alien Children's Shelter Care Program
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) announces the award of 24 single-source program expansion supplement grants for a total of $60,835,955. The additional funding provided to current grantees under ORR's UAC program will support services to unaccompanied alien children through September 30, 2012. The ORR UAC grantees that have received single-source program expansion supplements are:
Announcement of the Award of a Single-Source Program Expansion Supplement Grant to the University of Boston for the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) in Boston, MA
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration on Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (AIDD) announces the award of a grant in the amount of $300,000 to the University of Massachusetts for the Institute for Community Inclusion, Boston, MA.
Proposed Collection: Comment Request: Drug Accountability Report Form and Investigator Registration Procedure in the Conduct of Investigational Trials for the Treatment of Cancer (NCI)
In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. Proposed Collection: Title: Drug Accountability Report Form and Investigator Registration Procedure in the Conduct of Investigational Trials for the Treatment of Cancer (NCI) (OMB No. 0925-0613). Type of Information Collection Request: Revision. Need and Use of Information Collection: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) holds the National Cancer Institute (NCI) responsible, as a sponsor of investigational drug trials, for the collection of information about the clinical investigators who participate in these trials and to assure the FDA that systems for accountability are being maintained by investigators in its clinical trials program. The information collected is used to identify qualified investigators and to facilitate the submission and distribution of important information relative to the investigational drug and the response of the patient to that drug. Investigators are physicians who specialize in the treatment of patients with cancer. Data obtained from the Drug Accountability Record is used to track the dispensing of investigational anticancer agents from receipt from the NCI to dispensing or administration to patients. NCI and/or its auditors use this information for compliance purposes. Frequency of Response: Up to 16 times per year. Affected Public: Private sector including businesses, other for-profit organizations, and non-profit institutions. Type of Respondents: Investigators, pharmacists, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and data managers. The annualized respondents' burden for record keeping is estimated to require 14,223 hours (see Table 1). There are no capital costs, operating costs, or maintenance costs.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection
FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for a new information collection, which is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. We published a Federal Register Notice with a 60-day public comment period on this information collection on June 22, 2012. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Commerce in Explosives; List of Explosive Materials (2012R-10T)
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 841(d) and 27 CFR 555.23, the Department must publish and revise at least annually in the Federal Register a list of explosives determined to be within the coverage of 18 U.S.C. 841 et seq. The list covers not only explosives, but also blasting agents and detonators, all of which are defined as explosive materials in 18 U.S.C. 841(c). This notice publishes the 2012 List of Explosive Materials.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records; Correction
On Thursday, September 13 and Friday, September 14, 2012, the Department of Defense published 13 notices titled ``Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records.'' In each of these notices, the DATES section contained a 31-day and 30-day insert date. Since the 31-day effective date and 30-day comment date fell on a weekend, the Office of the Federal Register pushed both dates forward to Monday, October 15, 2012. However, the 31-day effective date was meant to read ``October 16, 2012'', one day after the 30-day comment date. This notice corrects these effective dates.
Agency Information Collection Extension
EIA, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, proposes to extend without changes for three years the Form DOE-887, ``DOE Customer Surveys'' with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Oak Ridge Reservation
This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Oak Ridge Reservation. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register.
Environmental Impact Statement for the Northeast Corridor Between Washington, DC, New York, NY and Boston, MA
Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections. This document describes the collection of information for which FRA intends to seek OMB approval.
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