November 14, 2014 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Residual Interest Deadline for Futures Commission Merchants
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``Commission'' or ``CFTC'') is proposing to revise the Residual Interest Deadline in Commission Rule 1.22. The amendment would remove the December 31, 2018 termination date for the phased-in compliance schedule for futures commission merchants (``FCMs'') and provide assurance that the Residual Interest Deadline would only be revised through a separate Commission rulemaking.
Highly Migratory Species; Technical Amendment to Regulations
NMFS is hereby making technical amendments to our regulations without altering the substance of the regulations. These changes will make our rules more internally consistent and easier to use. As a result of reorganizing 50 CFR part 622 in a previously published final rule (September 19, 2013), two cross-references in 50 CFR part 635 are no longer accurate. This final rule only corrects the outdated cross- references. The rule does not make any substantive change to the regulations governing Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) or to species managed by NMFS' Southeast Regional Office (SERO).
Additional Designations, Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of 2 individuals and 1 entity whose property and interests in property have been blocked pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (Kingpin Act) (21 U.S.C. 1901-1908, 8 U.S.C. 1182).
Global Positioning System Adjacent Band Compatibility Assessment Workshop II
The purpose of this notice is to inform the public that the U.S. Department of Transportation will host a second workshop to continue discussions of the Global Positioning System (GPS) Adjacent Band Compatibility Assessment (the first workshop was held on September 18, 2014, in Cambridge, MA). The workshop will focus on the following topics: (i) GPS ``use case'' information, with emphasis on non- Government applications; (ii) identification of current GPS receivers which are representative of the current categories of GPS applications and which should be considered for sensitivity testing; and (iii) feedback on the GPS Adjacent Band Compatibility Assessment program implementation plan presented during the last workshop. To maximize participation and discussion, the U.S. Department of Transportation is requesting that those interested in presenting on one (or all) of the above topics please contact Stephen Mackey (contact information listed below) by November 20, 2014. This workshop is open to the general public by registration only. For those who would like to attend the workshop, we request that you register no later than November 20, 2014. Please use the following link to register: https://volpecenterevents.webex.com/volpecenterevents/ onstage/g.php?d=660350730&t=a
Certain Earpiece Devices Having Positioning and Retaining Structure and Components Thereof; Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on a Settlement Agreement; Termination of the Investigation
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge's (``ALJ'') initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 16) terminating the investigation based on a settlement agreement.
Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From Canada and China; Scheduling of Full Five-Year Reviews
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 and countervailing duty orders on citric acid and certain citrate salts from Canada and China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. The Commission has determined to exercise its authority to extend the review period by up to 90 days pursuant to 19 U.S.C. Sec. 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).
Certain Cases for Portable Electronic Devices; Termination of an Advisory Opinion Proceeding
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to terminate an advisory opinion proceeding in the above-captioned investigation.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Office of the Inspector General is altering a system of records notice in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. The system notice is entitled CIG- 06, ``Investigative Files.'' This system of records is used to conduct criminal investigations, crime prevention, and criminal intelligence activities; to conduct management studies involving analysis, compilation of statistics, and quality control; and to ensure that completed investigations are legally sufficient and result in overall improvement in techniques, training and professionalism.
Blood Products Advisory Committee; Amendment of Notice
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing an amendment to the notice of the meeting of the Blood Products Advisory Committee. This meeting was announced in the Federal Register of October 22, 2014. The amendment is being made to reflect a change in the Agenda portion of the document. There are no other changes.
Federal-State Unemployment Compensation Program: Certifications for 2014 Under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act
The Secretary of Labor signed the annual certifications under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, 26 U.S.C. 3301 et seq., thereby enabling employers who make contributions to state unemployment funds to obtain certain credits against their liability for the federal unemployment tax. By letter, the certifications were transmitted to the Secretary of the Treasury. The letter and certifications are printed below.
Arts Advisory Panel Meeting
Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), as amended, notice is hereby given that 14 meetings of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts will be held by teleconference from the National Endowment for the Arts, Constitution Center, 400 7th St. SW., Washington, DC 20506 as follows (all meetings are Eastern time and ending times are approximate): Museums (application review): This meeting will be closed. Dates: December 1, 2014. 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Museums (application review): This meeting will be closed. Dates: December 2, 2014. 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Museums (application review): This meeting will be closed. Dates: December 2, 2014. 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Presenting & Multidisciplinary Works (application review): This meeting will be closed. Dates: December 2, 2014. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Presenting & Multidisciplinary Works (application review): This meeting will be closed. Dates: December 3, 2014. 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Arts Education (application review): This meeting will be closed. Dates: December 5, 2014. 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Media Arts (application review): This meeting will be closed. Dates: December 8, 2014. 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Media Arts (application review): This meeting will be closed. Dates: December 9, 2014. 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Presenting & Multidisciplinary Works (application review): This meeting will be closed. Dates: December 10, 2014. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Literature (application review): This meeting will be closed. Dates: December 10, 2014. 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Literature (application review): This meeting will be closed. Dates: December 11, 2014. 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Arts Education (application review): This meeting will be closed. Dates: December 12, 2014. 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Arts Education (application review): This meeting will be closed. Dates: December 17, 2014. 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Arts Education (application review): This meeting will be closed. Dates: December 18, 2014. 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Procurement List; Proposed Addition
The Committee is proposing to add a service to the Procurement List that will be provided by a nonprofit agency employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Comments Must Be Received on Or Before: 12/14/2014.
Notice of Issuance of Final Determination Concerning Outdoor Unit
This document provides notice that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (``CBP'') has issued a final determination concerning the country of origin of Outdoor Units used in HVAC systems. Based upon the facts presented, CBP has concluded in the final determination that the U.S. is the country of origin of the Outdoor Units for purposes of U.S. Government procurement and country of origin marking.
Technical Corrections to Medical Regulations Based on Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Reform Act of 1996
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its medical regulations by making technical corrections to conform to the Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Reform Act of 1996 (Act of 1996). Currently VA regulations read that veterans receive only VA hospital care to treat medical conditions of eligible veterans. We are amending our regulation to clarify that VA provides hospital care and medical services to eligible veterans.
Designee for Patient Personal Property
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its regulation that governs a competent veteran's designation of a person to receive the veteran's funds and personal effects in the event that such veteran was to die while in a VA field facility. We are eliminating reference to an obsolete VA form, clarifying the role of a VA fiduciary for an incompetent veteran-patient, as well as restructuring the current regulation for ease of readability.
U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors Notice of Meeting
In accordance with 10 U.S.C. Section 9355, the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) Board of Visitors (BoV) will hold a meeting at the Longworth House Office Building, Room 1310, Washington, DC on December 3, 2014. The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. The meeting is scheduled to close to the public at 3:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to review morale and discipline, social climate, curriculum, instruction, infrastructure, fiscal affairs, academic methods, and other matters relating to the Academy. Specific topics for this meeting include a Superintendent's Update; USAFA Budget Update; USAFA Master Plan (Infrastructure) Update; USAFA Diversity Panel Subcommittee Out-brief; and an USAFA Climate Survey Results Briefing. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. Section 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR Section 102-3.155, one session of this meeting shall be closed to the public because it involves matters covered by subsection (c)(6) of 5 U.S.C. Section 552b. Public attendance at the open portions of this USAFA BoV meeting shall be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis up to the reasonable and safe capacity of the meeting room. In addition, any member of the public wishing to provide input to the USAFA BoV should submit a written statement in accordance with 41 CFR Section 102- 3.140(c) and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and the procedures described in this paragraph. Written statements must address the following details: the issue, discussion, and a recommended course of action. Supporting documentation may also be included as needed to establish the appropriate historical context and provide any necessary background information. Written statements can be submitted to the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at the Air Force address detailed below at any time. However, if a written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days before the first day of the meeting which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the BoV until its next open meeting. The DFO will review all timely submissions with the BoV Chairman and ensure they are provided to members of the BoV before the meeting that is the subject of this notice. If after review of timely submitted written comments and the BoV Chairman and DFO deem appropriate, they may choose to invite the submitter of the written comments to orally present the issue during an open portion of the BoV meeting that is the subject of this notice. Members of the BoV may also petition the Chairman to allow specific personnel to make oral presentations before the BoV. In accordance with 41 CFR Section 102- 3.140(d), any oral presentations before the BoV shall be in accordance with agency guidelines provided pursuant to a written invitation and this paragraph. Direct questioning of BoV members or meeting participants by the public is not permitted except with the approval of the DFO and Chairman. For the benefit of the public, rosters that list the names of BoV members and any releasable materials presented during the open portions of this BoV meeting shall be made available upon request.
Information Collection; Qualified Products Lists for Fire Chemicals for Wild Land Fire Management
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the extension with no revision of a currently approved information collection, Qualified Products Lists for Fire Chemicals for Wildland Fire Management.
President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
This notice sets forth the schedule and agenda of the meeting of the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (Commission). The notice also describes the functions of the Commission. Notice of the meeting is required by Sec. 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and is intended to notify the public of its opportunity to attend.
Notification of an Open Meeting of the National Defense University Board of Visitors (BOV); Revision
On October 27, 2014 (79 FR 63906), the Department of Defense published a notice announcing an open meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the National Defense University Board of Visitors (BOV). The time of the meeting on the second day (November 18) has changed and is updated in this notice.
Submission for OMB Review; Privacy Training
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for approval of a previously approved information collection requirement regarding privacy training. An initial notice soliciting public comments on the information collection was published in the Federal Register at 76 FR 63896, on October 14, 2011, as part of a proposed rule under FAR case 2010-013. Two public comments were received on the information collection, and are addressed in the notice under, supplementary information. Comments on the rest of the proposed rule will be addressed with the issuance of the final rule.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission to OMB for Review; Place of Performance
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), the Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB) will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning place of performance. A notice was published in the Federal Register at 79 FR 41286 on July 15, 2014. There were two comments received.
Submission for OMB Review; Affidavit of Individual Surety, Standard Form 28
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB) will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning Standard Form (SF) 28, Affidavit of Individual Surety. A notice was published in the Federal Register at 79 FR 43050 on July 24, 2014. Two comments were received.
Rulemaking Petition: Candidate Debates
On September 11, 2014, the Federal Election Commission received a Petition for Rulemaking from Level the Playing Field. The petition asks the Commission to amend its regulation on candidate debates to revise the criteria governing the inclusion of candidates in presidential and vice presidential candidate debates. The Commission seeks comments on this petition.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
NARA is giving public notice that the agency proposes to request extension of a currently approved information collection used to permit the public and other Federal agencies to use its official seal(s) and/or logo(s). The public is invited to comment on the proposed information collection pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Requests
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (Agency) is amending its Privacy Act and FOIA regulations to reflect the Agency's current organizational structure and to transfer responsibility for reviewing Privacy Act and FOIA requests from the Agency's Office of Resource Management (formerly known as the Office of Administration) to the Office of General Counsel.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Department of the Navy proposes to alter the system of records, N06150-5, entitled ``Millennium Cohort Study'' in its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. This system will create a probability-based database of service members and veterans who have, or have not, deployed overseas so that various longitudinal health and research studies may be conducted over a 67-year period. The database will be used: a. To systematically collect population-based demographic and health data to evaluate the health of Armed Forces personnel throughout their careers and after leaving the service. b. To evaluate the impact of operational deployments on various measures of health over time including medically unexplained symptoms and chronic diseases to include cancer, heart disease and diabetes. c. To serve as a foundation upon which other routinely captured medical and deployment data may be added to answer future questions regarding the health risks of operational deployment, occupations, and general service in the Armed Forces. d. To examine characteristics of service in the Armed Forces associated with common clinician-diagnosed diseases and with scores on several standardized self-reported health inventories for physical and psychological functional status. e. To provide a data repository and available representative Armed Forces cohort that future investigators and policy makers might use to study important aspects of service in the Armed Forces including disease outcomes among an Armed Forces cohort. In addition to revealing changes in veterans' health status over time, the Millennium Cohort Study will serve as a data repository, providing a solid foundation upon which additional epidemiological studies may be constructed. f. To access the associations of military service on the health and well-being of military families, and to compare the adjusted probabilities of new onset diseases and conditions among military spouses.''
Periodic Reporting
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing concerning a Proposed Rulemaking on Analytical Principles Used in Periodic Reporting (Proposal Eleven). This document informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for the Return of Original Documents, Form G-884; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection
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 August 6, 2014, at 79 FR 45831, allowing for a 60-day public comment period. USCIS did not receive any comment(s) in connection with the 60-day notice.
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