August 5, 2014 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Reader Aids
Document Number: FR-2014-08-05-ReaderAids
Type: Reader Aids
Date: 2014-08-05
Sunshine Act Meetings; Unified Carrier Registration Plan Board of Directors
Document Number: 2014-18563
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces
Document Number: 2014-18561
Type: Executive Order
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Executive Office of the President
Sunshine Act Meetings
Document Number: 2014-18559
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2014-18537
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Virus-Serum-Toxin Act and Regulations
Document Number: 2014-18530
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with the Virus-Serum-Toxin Act and regulations.
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Eggplant from Israel
Document Number: 2014-18529
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with the regulations for the importation of eggplant from Israel into the continental United States.
Change-1 to the Marine Safety Manual, Volume III
Document Number: 2014-18528
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard announces the availability of Change-1 to the Marine Safety Manual (MSM), Volume III, Marine Industry Personnel, and the corresponding Commandant Change Notice that highlights the changes made to that manual. MSM Volume III provides information and interpretations on international conventions and U.S. statutory and regulatory issues relating to marine industry personnel. Change-1 is presented in a new format to facilitate future revisions by creating three distinct parts; Part A: Mariner Credentialing (Chapters 1-17), Part B: Vessel Manning (legacy Chapters 20-26, now Chapters 1-7), and Part C: Shipment and Service (legacy Chapters 18-19, now Chapters 1-2). The Commandant Change Notice discusses the substantive changes to Part B, Chapters 1 through 7. This Change includes revisions to Part C, Chapters 1 and 2, to account for revised regulations, updated forms, and reformatting. Part A will be reviewed and revised as part of a separate initiative.
Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request
Document Number: 2014-18522
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service, Agencies and Commissions
The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has submitted a public information collection request (ICR) entitled Financial Management Survey, OMB No. 3045-0102, for review in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13, (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Corporation for National and Community Service, Douglas Godesky, at 202-606-6967 or email to dgodesky@cns.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY-TDD) may call 1-800-833-3722 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
National Sea Grant Advisory Board; Requests for Nominations and Meetings
Document Number: 2014-18521
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
This notice responds to Section 209 of the Sea Grant Program Improvement Act of 1976 (Pub. L. 94-461, 33 U.S.C. 1128), which requires the Secretary of Commerce to solicit nominations at least once a year for membership on the National Sea Grant Advisory Board, a Federal Advisory Committee that provides advice on the implementation of the National Sea Grant College Program. To apply for membership to the Advisory Board applicants should submit a current resume as indicated in the ADDRESSES section. A cover letter highlighting specific areas of expertise relevant to the purpose of the Board is helpful, but not required. NOAA is an equal opportunity employer. This notice also sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a forthcoming meeting of the National Sea Grant Advisory Board (Board). Board members will discuss and provide advice on the National Sea Grant College Program in the areas of program evaluation, strategic planning, education and extension, science and technology programs, and other matters as described in the agenda found on the National Sea Grant College Program Web site at https://seagrant.noaa.gov/WhoWeAre/ Leadership/NationalSeaGrantAdvisoryBoard/ UpcomingAdvisoryBoardMeetings.aspx.
Notice of Proposed Information Collection; Request for Comments for 1029-0047
Document Number: 2014-18520
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is announcing its intention to request renewed approval for the collection of information for the permanent program performance standardssurface mining activities and underground mining activities.
Rules in the 904-909.75 and 919.75-928 MHz Bands
Document Number: 2014-18518
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
In this Order, the Commission terminates the Multilateration Location and Monitoring Service (M-LMS) rulemaking proceeding in WT Docket No. 06-49 and concludes that the proposals for broad revisions of the applicable rules do not merit further consideration at this time.
Twenty Sixth Meeting: RTCA Special Committee 213, Enhanced Flight Vision Systems/Synthetic Vision Systems (EFVS/SVS)
Document Number: 2014-18517
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of the twenty sixth meeting of the RTCA Special Committee 213, Enhanced Flight Vision Systems/Synthetic Vision Systems (EFVS/SVS).
First Meeting: RTCA Special Committee 232, Airborne Selective Calling Equipment
Document Number: 2014-18516
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of the first meeting of RTCA Special Committee 232, Airborne Selective Calling Equipment.
Maintenance Rule
Document Number: 2014-18515
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a final revision to Section 17.6, ``Maintenance Rule,'' of NUREG-0800, ``Standard Review Plan for the Review of Safety Analysis Reports for Nuclear Power Plants: LWR Edition.''
Proposed Revision to Chilled Water
Document Number: 2014-18514
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is soliciting public comment on NUREG-0800, ``Standard Review Plan for the Review of Safety Analysis Reports for Nuclear Power Plants: LWR Edition,'' Section 9.2.7, ``Chilled Water.'' The current Standard Review Plan (SRP) does not contain guidance for staff review of chilled water.
Inspections, Tests, Analyses, and Acceptance Criteria; Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Station Unit 2
Document Number: 2014-18510
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has determined that the inspections, tests, and analyses have been successfully completed, and that the specified acceptance criteria are met for ITAAC 2.1.03.11, for the Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Station Unit 2.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Uniform Use of Line Items
Document Number: 2014-18509
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Department of Defense, General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to establish a uniform line item identification structure in Federal procurement. The system is designed to improve the accuracy, traceability, and usability of procurement data.
Light Load Handling System and Refueling Cavity Design
Document Number: 2014-18507
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a final revision to NUREG-0800, ``Standard Review Plan (SRP) for the Review of Safety Analysis Reports for Nuclear Power Plants: LWR Edition,'' Section 9.1.4, ``Light Load Handling System and Refueling Cavity Design.''
Marine Mammals; File No. 14241
Document Number: 2014-18503
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Notice is hereby given that Peter Tyack, Ph.D., Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MA, has been issued a minor amendment to Scientific Research Permit No. 14241-05.
Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish
Document Number: 2014-18502
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Notice is hereby given that the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) have submitted five Hatchery and Genetic Management Plans, to be considered jointly, to NMFS pursuant to the limitation on take prohibitions for actions conducted under Limit 6 of the 4(d) Rule for salmon and steelhead promulgated under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The plans specify the propagation of five species of salmon and steelhead in the Elwha River of Washington state. This document serves to notify the public of the availability for comment of the proposed evaluation of the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) as to whether implementation of the joint plans will appreciably reduce the likelihood of survival and recovery of Puget Sound Chinook salmon and Puget Sound steelhead.
Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings Under Statutory License
Document Number: 2014-18500
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Copyright Royalty Board, Library of Congress, Library of Congress, Agencies and Commissions
The Copyright Royalty Judges are extending the period for filing reply comments.
Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
Document Number: 2014-18499
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and its implementing regulations, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) hereby announces that it is seeking renewal of the following currently approved information collection activities. Before submitting the information collection request (ICR) below for clearance by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), FRA is soliciting public comment on specific aspects of the activities identified below.
Records Schedules; Availability and Request for Comments
Document Number: 2014-18498
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) publishes notice at least once monthly of certain Federal agency requests for records disposition authority (records schedules). Once approved by NARA, records schedules provide mandatory instructions on what happens to records when no longer needed for current Government business. They authorize the preservation of records of continuing value in the National Archives of the United States and the destruction, after a specified period, of records lacking administrative, legal, research, or other value. Notice is published for records schedules in which agencies propose to destroy records not previously authorized for disposal or reduce the retention period of records already authorized for disposal. NARA invites public comments on such records schedules, as required by 44 U.S.C. 3303a(a).
Notice of Extension and Continuation of Concession Contracts
Document Number: 2014-18496
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service
Under the provisions of current concession contracts and pending the completion of the public solicitation of a prospectus for a new concession contract, the National Park Service authorizes extension or continuation of visitor services for the contracts listed below until the dates shown under the terms and conditions of the current contract as amended. The extension of operations does not affect any rights with respect to selection for award of a new concession contract.
Proposals From Non-Federal Interests for Proposed Feasibility Studies and Proposed Modifications to Authorized Water Resources Development Projects or Feasibility Studies for Inclusion in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Annual Report
Document Number: 2014-18495
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers
The Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 requires that the USACE publish a notice in the Federal Register to request proposals from non-federal interests for feasibility studies and modifications to authorized USACE water resources development projects or feasibility studies. This notice is the request for proposals for inclusion in the Annual Report to be issued in February 2015.
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsylvania; Allegheny County; Control of Outdoor Wood-Fired Boilers
Document Number: 2014-18493
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a submission by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for two State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA). These revisions pertain to the control of particulate matter (PM) emissions from the operation of outdoor wood- fired boilers (OWBs) in Allegheny County.
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Montana; Revisions to the Administrative Rules of Montana-Air Quality, Subchapter 7, Exclusion for De Minimis Changes
Document Number: 2014-18492
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to correct final rules pertaining to the State of Montana's State Implementation Plan (SIP). On February 13, 2012, EPA took final action to partially approve and partially disapprove SIP revisions and new rules as submitted by the State of Montana on June 25, 2010 and May 28, 2003. EPA subsequently discovered errors in our February 13, 2012 final action related to the ``incorporation by reference'' materials and the associated regulatory text that inadvertently reversed portions of our July 8, 2011 final action. EPA is proposing to correct those errors with today's action; and we are only seeking comments on these corrections. This action is being taken under section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Submission for Review: Assignment, Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program
Document Number: 2014-18491
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Office of Personnel Management
The Retirement Services, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers the general public and other Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on an existing collection in use without an OMB control number, Assignment, Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Program, RI 76-10. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35) as amended by the Clinger-Cohen Act (Pub. L. 104-106), OPM is soliciting comments for this collection.
Commission Information Collection Activities; FERC Form 2, FERC Form 2A and FERC-523: Comment Request
Document Number: 2014-18490
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is submitting its information collections FERC Form 2 (Major Natural Gas Pipeline Annual Report), FERC Form 2A (Non-major Natural Gas Pipeline Annual Report), and FERC- 523 (Applications for Authorization for Issuance of Securities or the Assumption of Liabilities), to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review of the information collection requirements. Any interested person may file comments directly with OMB and should address a copy of those comments to the Commission as explained below. The Commission previously issued a Notice in the Federal Register (79 FR 27589, May 14, 2014) requesting public comments. The Commission received no comments on the FERC Form 2, FERC Form 2A, or FERC-523 and is making this notation in its submittal to OMB.
Newburgh Hydro, LLC; Uniontown Hydro, LLC; Notice of Teleconference
Document Number: 2014-18488
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Susquehanna River Hydroelectric Projects
Document Number: 2014-18487
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Texas Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Effectiveness of Withdrawal of Application and Termination of Proceeding
Document Number: 2014-18486
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Submission for Review: Disabled Dependent Questionnaire
Document Number: 2014-18485
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Office of Personnel Management
Retirement Services, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers the general public and other Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on an extension, without change, of a currently approved information collection request (ICR) 3206-0179, Disabled Dependent Questionnaire, RI 30-10. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35) as amended by the Clinger- Cohen Act (Pub. L. 104-106), OPM is soliciting comments for this collection. The information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on February 24, 2014 at Volume 79 FR 10202 allowing for a 60-day public comment period. No comments were received for this information collection. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments.
Final Priority; Technical Assistance on State Data Collection-IDEA Data Management Center
Document Number: 2014-18481
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Department of Education
The Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) announces a priority under the Technical Assistance on State Data Collection program. The Assistant Secretary may use this priority for competitions in fiscal year (FY) 2014 and later years. We take this action to fund a cooperative agreement to establish and operate an IDEA Data Management Center (Center) that will provide technical assistance (TA) to improve the capacity of States to meet the data collection requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Proclaiming Certain Lands as Reservation for the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians of Washington
Document Number: 2014-18480
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
This notice informs the public that the Assistant Secretary Indian Affairs proclaimed approximately 63.96 acres, more or less, as the Stillaguamish Indian Reservation.
Combined Notice of Filings #1
Document Number: 2014-18475
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Malleable Iron Pipe Fittings From China
Document Number: 2014-18474
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice of Proposals To Engage in or To Acquire Companies Engaged in Permissible Nonbanking Activities
Document Number: 2014-18472
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery (Renewal)
Document Number: 2014-18471
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency has submitted an information collection request (ICR), ``Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery (Renewal) '' (EPA ICR No. 2434.23, OMB Control No. 2010-0042 to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through September 30, 2014. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register (79 FR 22816) on April 24, 2014 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. A fuller description of the ICR is given below, including its estimated burden and cost to the public. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Design Considerations for Devices Intended for Home Use; Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff; Availability
Document Number: 2014-18470
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of the guidance entitled ``Design Considerations for Devices Intended for Home Use.'' This document is intended to assist manufacturers in designing and developing home use medical devices that comply with applicable standards of safety and effectiveness and other regulatory requirements. Devices used in the home or other non-clinical environments are associated with unique risks created by the interactions among the user (often a layperson), the use environment, and the device. This document identifies several factors that manufacturers should consider, especially during device design and development, and provides recommendations for minimizing these unique risks.
Proposed Information Collection Activity; Comment Request
Document Number: 2014-18468
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families
Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Federal Implementation Plans Under the Clean Air Act for Indian Reservations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington (Renewal)
Document Number: 2014-18467
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Federal Implementation Plans under the Clean Air Act for Indian Reservations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington (EPA ICR No. 2020.06, OMB Control No. 2060-0558) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through August 31, 2014. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register (79 FR 14704) on March 17, 2014 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. A fuller description of the ICR is given below, including its estimated burden and cost to the public. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Notice To Extend the Public Comment Period for the Northwest Area Water Supply Project Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
Document Number: 2014-18466
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-08-05
Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation
The Bureau of Reclamation is announcing a 30-day extension of the public comment period for the Northwest Area Water Supply Project Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (Draft SEIS). The originally announced comment period ends on August 11, 2014, but has been extended through September 10, 2014. The original notice of availability of the Draft SEIS and the public hearings was published in the Federal Register on June 27, 2014 (79 FR 36556).
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