January 24, 2014 โ€“ Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Reader Aids
Document Number: FR-2014-01-24-ReaderAids
Type: Reader Aids
Date: 2014-01-24
Sunshine Act Meetings
Document Number: 2014-01464
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Federal Election Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Meetings
Document Number: 2014-01447
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay, New Jersey Feasibility Report for Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Union Beach, New Jersey Final Feasibility Report
Document Number: 2014-01443
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District (District), is preparing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) to ascertain compliance with applicable Federal and State environmental laws for the authorized Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay, New Jersey Feasibility Report for Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Union Beach, New Jersey Final Feasibility Report. The study area occupies an approximate 1.8 square mile area of land along the coast of Raritan Bay in the Borough of Union Beach, Monmouth County, New Jersey. The project was authorized for construction in the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-114) on November 8, 2007 but has yet to be constructed. An EIS for the authorized project was finalized in September 2003. This SEIS will identify any changes in the potential social, economic, cultural, and environmental affects through the implementation of the authorized plan since the EIS was published.
Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability
Document Number: 2014-01422
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Office of Financial Stability
Document Number: 2014-01421
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Department of the Treasury
The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on a revision of an existing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This clearance will allow the Office of Financial Stability, within the Department of the Treasury, to collect information from homeowners that have received mortgage modifications under the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), in order to study the performance of HAMP modifications.
Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions
Document Number: 2014-01420
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Agencies and Commissions
The Committee is proposing to add a service and products to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities and to delete products and a service previously furnished by such agencies.
Procurement List; Additions and Deletions
Document Number: 2014-01419
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Agencies and Commissions
This action adds products to the Procurement List that will be furnished by the nonprofit agency employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes products and a service from the Procurement List previously furnished by such agencies.
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Meetings
Document Number: 2014-01418
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold public meetings.
Fisheries of the South Atlantic; South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings
Document Number: 2014-01417
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) will hold a series of public port meetings as part of the Council Visioning Project.
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting
Document Number: 2014-01416
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's (Council) Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Advisory Panel will hold a public meeting.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Public Comment Request
Document Number: 2014-01415
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary
In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and Human Services, announces plans to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR), described below, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The ICR is for revision of the approved information collection assigned OMB control number 0937-0198, which expires on June 25, 2015. Prior to submitting that ICR to OMB, OS seeks comments from the public regarding the burden estimate, below, or any other aspect of the ICR.
Biofilms, Medical Devices, and Anti-Biofilm Technology-Challenges and Opportunities; Public Workshop; Request for Comments
Document Number: 2014-01412
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
Document Number: 2014-01409
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2014-01408
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Department of Commerce
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Special Subsistence Permits and Harvest Logs for Pacific Halibut in Waters Off Alaska
Document Number: 2014-01407
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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.
Certain Digital Models, Digital Data, and Treatment Plans for Use in Making Incremental Dental Positioning Adjustment Appliances, the Appliances Made Therefrom, and Methods of Making the Same; Commission Determination To Extend the Target Date for Completion of the Investigation; Schedule for Filing of Additional Written Submissions From the Parties and the Public
Document Number: 2014-01394
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to extend the target date for completion of the above-captioned investigation and to solicit additional briefing from the parties and the public.
Certain Wireless Devices, Including Mobile Phones and Tablets II Institution of Investigation Pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1337
Document Number: 2014-01393
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on December 18, 2013, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Pragmatus Mobile, LLC of Alexandria, Virginia. Letters supplementing the complaint were filed on January 2 and 8, 2014. 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 wireless devices, including mobile phones and tablets by reason of infringement of U.S. Patent No. 8,149,124 (``the '124 patent'') and U.S. Patent No. 8,466,795 (``the '795 patent''). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
Certain Standard Cell Libraries, Products Containing or Made Using the Same, Integrated Circuits Made Using the Same, and Products Containing Such Integrated Circuits; Institution of Investigation Pursuant to 19 U.S.C. ยง 1337
Document Number: 2014-01392
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on December 23, 2013, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Tela Innovations, Inc. of Los Gatos, California. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on January 6, 2014. 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 standard cell libraries, products containing or made using the same, integrated circuits made using the same, and products containing such integrated circuits by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,490,043 (``the `043 patent''). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a general exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
Petitions for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
Document Number: 2014-01391
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration
Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 and 30 CFR part 44 govern the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for modification. This notice is a summary of petitions for modification submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by the parties listed below to modify the application of existing mandatory safety standards codified in Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Pediatric Studies of Sodium Nitroprusside Conducted in Accordance With the Public Health Service Act; Availability of Summary Report and Requested Labeling Changes
Document Number: 2014-01390
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is publishing a summary report of the pediatric studies of sodium nitroprusside conducted in accordance with the Public Health Service Act (the PHS Act) and is making available requested labeling changes for sodium nitroprusside. The Agency is making this information available consistent with the PHS Act.
Section 3504 Agent Employment Tax Liability; Correction
Document Number: 2014-01389
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
This document contains corrections to final regulations (TD 9649) that were published in the Federal Register on Thursday, December 12, 2013 (78 FR 75471). The final regulations are relating to agents authorized by the secretary under section 3504 of the Internal Revenue Code to perform acts required of employers who are home care service recipients.
Arbitrage Rebate Overpayments on Tax-Exempt Bonds; Hearing Cancellation
Document Number: 2014-01388
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
This document cancels a public hearing on proposed regulations that provide guidance on the recovery of overpayments of arbitrage rebate on tax-exempt bonds and other tax-advantaged bonds.
Track Safety Standards; Improving Rail Integrity
Document Number: 2014-01387
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation
FRA is amending the Federal Track Safety Standards to promote the safety of railroad operations by enhancing rail flaw detection processes. In particular, FRA is establishing minimum qualification requirements for rail flaw detection equipment operators, as well as revising requirements for effective rail inspection frequencies, rail flaw remedial actions, and rail inspection records. In addition, FRA is removing regulatory requirements concerning joint bar fracture reporting. This final rule is intended to implement section 403 of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (RSIA).
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney and Diseases; Notice of Closed Meeting
Document Number: 2014-01386
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
Agency Information Collection Activities: Application for T Nonimmigrant Status; Application for Immediate Family Member of T-1 Recipient; and Declaration of Law Enforcement Officer for Victim of Trafficking in Persons, Form I-914 and Supplements A and B. Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection
Document Number: 2014-01385
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension of a currently approved collection of information or new collection of information]. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding the nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents, the estimated burden (i.e. the time, effort, and resources used by the respondents to respond), the estimated cost to the respondent, and the actual information collection instruments.
Product Change-Priority Mail Negotiated Service Agreement
Document Number: 2014-01384
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Postal Service, Agencies and Commissions
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.
Product Change-Priority Mail Negotiated Service Agreement
Document Number: 2014-01383
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Postal Service, Agencies and Commissions
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.
Revised Service Standards for Market-Dominant Mail Products; Postponement of Implementation Date
Document Number: 2014-01382
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Postal Service, Agencies and Commissions
This document announces the postponement of the implementation date for the revised service standards for market-dominant mail products that were scheduled to take effect on February 1, 2014, as part of the Network Rationalization initiative. The new implementation date will be announced by the Postal Service in the Federal Register at least 90 days before it takes effect.
New Postal Product
Document Number: 2014-01381
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Postal Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission is adjusting its approach to issuing a report on the Postal Service's Performance Report and Performance Plan. Previously, the Commission has included its report as part of the Annual Compliance Determination. Starting with FY 2013, the Commission will issue this report as a separate document. This order addresses related administrative steps and invites public comments.
New Postal Product
Document Number: 2014-01380
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Postal Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing requesting the addition of Priority Mail Contract 76 to the competitive product list. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status, Form I-407; Existing Collection In Use Without an OMB Control Number
Document Number: 2014-01379
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection notice was previously published in the Federal Register on September 20, 2013, at 78 FR 57869, allowing for a 60-day public comment period. USCIS received comments from one commenter in connection with the 60-day notice.
New Postal Product
Document Number: 2014-01378
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Postal Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing requesting the addition of Priority Mail Contract 75 to the competitive product list. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Final Flood Elevation Determinations
Document Number: 2014-01377
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and modified BFEs are made final for the communities listed below. The BFEs and modified BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management measures that each community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Final Flood Elevation Determinations
Document Number: 2014-01376
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and modified BFEs are made final for the communities listed below. The BFEs and modified BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management measures that each community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Final Flood Elevation Determinations
Document Number: 2014-01375
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-01-24
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and modified BFEs are made final for the communities listed below. The BFEs and modified BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management measures that each community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
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