January 2015 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request
The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has submitted a public information collection request (ICR) entitled Alumni Outcomes Survey for review and approval 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, Diana Epstein at 202-606-7564 or email to depstein@cns.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY-TDD) may call 1-800-833-3722 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Request, Form G-639; 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 October 20, 2014, at 79 FR 62648, allowing for a 60-day public comment period. USCIS did not receive comments in connection with the 60-day notice.
Chlorinated Isocyanurates From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2012-2013
On July 25, 2014, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published its Preliminary Results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on chlorinated isocyanurates (chloro isos) from the People's Republic of China (PRC).\1\ The period of review (POR) is June 1, 2012, through May 31, 2013. This review covers five producers/ exporters: (1) Arch Chemicals (China) Co. Ltd. (Arch China); (2) Hebei Jiheng Chemical Co., Ltd.(Jiheng); (3) Heze Huayi Chemical Co. Ltd. (Heze); (4) Juancheng Kangtai Chemical Co., Ltd. (Kangtai); and (5) Zhucheng Taisheng Chemical Co., Ltd. (Zhucheng). Jiheng and Kangtai are the two producers/exporters being individually examined as mandatory respondents. We invited parties to comment on our Preliminary Results. Based on our analysis of the comments received, we made certain changes to our margin calculations for Jiheng and Kangtai. The final dumping margins for this review are listed in the ``Final Results'' section below.
Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities
This document announces EPA's receipt of several initial filings of pesticide petitions requesting the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities.
Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Registration: Johnson Matthey, Inc.
Johnson Matthey, Inc. applied to be registered as a manufacturer of certain basic classes of controlled substances. The DEA grants Johnson Matthey, Inc. registration as a manufacturer of those controlled substances.
Certain Polyester Staple Fiber From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2012-2013
On July 25, 2014, the Department of Commerce (``Department'') published in the Federal Register the Preliminary Results of the sixth administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain polyester staple fiber (``PSF'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'').\1\ We gave interested parties an opportunity to comment on the Preliminary Results. Based upon our analysis of the comments and information received, we made changes to the margin calculations for the final results.
Certain Frozen Fish Fillets from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Intent to Rescind Antidumping Duty New Shipper Reviews; 2013-2014
The Department of Commerce (``the Department'') is conducting new shipper reviews of the antidumping duty order on certain frozen fish fillets (``fish fillets'') from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (``Vietnam''). The period of review is August 1, 2013, through January 31, 2014. The review covers two companies that are producers and exporters of subject merchandise, Nam Phuong Seafood Co., Ltd. (``Nam Phuong'') and NTACO Corporation (``NTACO''). The Department preliminarily determines that Nam Phuong's and NTACO's sales to the United States were not bona fide and is preliminarily rescinding these new shipper reviews. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.
Brass Sheet and Strip From Japan: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2013-2014
The Department of Commerce (the Department) is rescinding the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on brass sheet and strip from Japan for the period of review August 1, 2013, through July 31, 2014, based on the timely withdrawal of the request for review.
Radio Broadcasting Services; AM or FM Proposals To Change the Community of License
The following applicants filed AM or FM proposals to change the community of license: Crawford, Charles E, Station NEW, Facility ID 191560, BMPH-20140929AAX, From Sonora, TX, To Christoval, TX; Everglades City Broadcasting Company, Inc., Station WBGY, Facility ID 47386, BPED-20140825ABL, From Naples, FL, To Everglades City, FL; Penfold Communications, Inc., Station KRTM, Facility ID 91840, BPED- 20150113AAE, From Yucca Valley, CA, To Banning, CA; Rudex Broadcasting Limited Corporation, Station KSDT, Facility ID 36830, BP-20141124BHJ, From Hemet, CA, To Redlands, CA; Solid Rock Foundation, Station KBDW, Facility ID 176883, BPED-20141120AGW, From Wheeler, TX, To Lefors, TX; Sunrise Broadcasting, LLC, Station WILT, Facility ID 74159, BPH-20141119AAN, From Wilmington, NC, To Carolina Beach, NC.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Various Locations
The Audio Division amends the FM Table of Allotments to remove certain vacant FM allotments that were auctioned in FM Closed Auction 88 that are currently considered authorized stations. We are also removing certain vacant allotments that were auctioned in FM Auction 93 and FM Auction 94 that are currently considered authorized stations, and other allotments that are not considered vacant allotments. FM assignments for authorized stations and reserved facilities will be reflected solely in Media Bureau's Consolidated Database System (CDBS).
Proposed Collections; Comment Requests
The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the revision of an information collection that is proposed for approval by the Office of Management and Budget. The Office of International Affairs within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning Treasury International Capital Form D, Report of Holdings of, and Transactions in, Financial Derivatives Contracts with Foreign Residents.
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “The Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times” Formerly Titled “The Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Biblical Times”
On October 12, 2011, notice was published on page 63341 of the Federal Register (volume 76, number 197) of determinations made by the Department of State pertaining to the exhibition ``The Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Biblical Times.'' The referenced notice was corrected on October 19, 2012, by a notice published on pages 64373- 64374 of the Federal Register (volume 77, number 203) to change the exhibition name to ``The Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times'' and to include additional objects as part of the exhibition. The October 19, 2012, notice referenced above was corrected on March 15, 2013, by a notice published on page 16565 of the Federal Register (volume 78, number 51) to include an additional object as part of the exhibition. The March 15, 2013, notice referenced above was corrected on April 25, 2013, by a notice published on page 24462 of the Federal Register (volume 78, number 80) to include additional objects in the exhibition. The April 25, 2013, notice referenced above was corrected on October 18, 2013, by a notice published on page 62354 of the Federal Register (volume 78, number 202) to include additional objects in the exhibition. Today's notice is being issued to include additional objects in the exhibition. Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236-3 of August 28, 2000 (and, as appropriate, Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003), I hereby determine that the additional objects to be included in the exhibition ``The Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times,'' imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The additional objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owner or custodian. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the additional exhibit objects at the California Science Center, Los Angeles, CA, from on or about March 7, 2015, until on or about September 20, 2015, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these Determinations be published in the Federal Register.
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “Rembrandt: A Decade of Brilliance (1648-1658)”
On November 28, 2014, notice was published on page 70913 of the Federal Register (volume 79, number 229) of determinations made by the Department of State pertaining to the exhibition ``Rembrandt: A Decade of Brilliance (1648-1658).'' The referenced notice is corrected here to include additional objects as part of the exhibition. Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, and Delegation of Authority No. 236-3 of August 28, 2000 (and, as appropriate, Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003), I hereby determine that the additional objects to be included in the exhibition ``Rembrandt: A Decade of Brilliance (1648-1658),'' imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The additional objects are imported pursuant to a loan agreement with the foreign owner or custodian. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the University of San Diego's University Galleries, from on or about March 21, 2015, until on or about May 22, 2015, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these Determinations be published in the Federal Register.
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Risk Analysis and Management (RAM)
The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
Laminated Woven Sacks From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2013-2014
In response to a request from the Laminated Woven Sacks Committee (``Petitioner''), the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') initiated an administrative review of the antidumping duty Order on laminated woven sacks from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'').\1\ The administrative review covers nine \2\ companies for the period of review (``POR'') August 1, 2013, through July 31, 2014. We invite interested parties to comment on these preliminary results.
Extending Public Scoping Period for the Snow Mountain Solar Project on the Las Vegas Paiute Indian Reservation, Clark County, NV.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is extending the public scoping period for the Snow Mountain Solar Project on the Las Vegas Paiute River Indian Reservation.
Extending Public Scoping Period for the Aiya Solar Project on the Moapa River Indian Reservation, Clark County, NV
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is extending the public scoping period for the Aiya Solar Project on the Moapa River Indian Reservation.
Housing Improvement Program
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register of January 2, 2015, announcing proposed revisions to update the Housing Improvement Program. This document provides updates to the dates and locations of tribal consultation sessions.
Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
The National Cemetery Administration (NCA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each new collection and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to implement statutory authority for NCA to provide reimbursement for the purchase of caskets and urns for the interment of the remains of Veterans without next of kin (NOK) and sufficient resource available for burial.
Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; 2015 Recreational Accountability Measures for Gray Triggerfish in the Gulf of Mexico; Reduced Annual Catch Limit and Annual Catch Target and Closure
NMFS implements accountability measures (AMs) for recreational gray triggerfish in the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) reef fish fishery for the 2015 fishing year through this temporary rule. Landings data indicate the 2014 recreational annual catch limit (ACL) was exceeded; thus, NMFS reduces the 2015 recreational ACL and annual catch target (ACT) for gray triggerfish and closes the recreational sector for gray triggerfish in the Gulf exclusive economic zone (EEZ). This action is necessary to reduce overfishing of the Gulf gray triggerfish resource.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. 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 information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Importer of Controlled Substances Registration: Research Triangle Institute
Research Triangle Institute applied to be registered as an importer of a certain basic class of narcotic controlled substance. The DEA grants Research Triangle Institute registration as an importer of this controlled substance.
Practices and Procedures
The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB or the Board) hereby amends its regulations governing how jurisdiction is established over Board appeals.
Use By Over-Snow Vehicles (Travel Management Rule)
The Forest Service manages winter uses to protect National Forest System (NFS) resources and to provide a range of opportunities for motorized and non-motorized recreation. In 2005, the agency regulated winter motorized use as a discretionary activity under its regulations for Use by Over-Snow Vehicles. Consistent with a court order dated March 29, 2013, the United States Department of Agriculture (the Department) amends the Department's travel management rule (TMR) to require designation of roads, trails, and areas on NFS lands to provide for over-snow vehicle (OSV) use. An over-snow vehicle is defined as ``a motor vehicle that is designed for use over snow and that runs on a track and/or a ski or skis, while in use over snow''. The Responsible Official will establish a system of routes and areas to provide for over-snow vehicle use. The regulations will continue to exempt over-snow vehicle use from the travel management rule, which provides for designation of a system of routes and areas for other types of motor vehicle use.
Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings and Hearings
The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Pacific Council) has announced its annual preseason management process for the 2015 ocean salmon fisheries. This notice informs the public of opportunities to provide comments on the 2015 ocean salmon management measures.
Notice and Request for Comments
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3519 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to request from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) an extension of approval without revision of a currently approved information collection: Application to Open a Billing Account. The information collection is described in detail below. Comments are requested concerning: (1) The accuracy of the Board's burden estimates; (2) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; (3) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, when appropriate; and (4) whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Board, including whether the collection has practical utility. Submitted comments will be summarized and included in the Board's request for OMB approval.
Publication of Housing Price Inflation Adjustment
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act prohibits a landlord from evicting a Service member (or the Service member's family) from a residence during a period of military service except by court order. The law as originally passed by Congress applied to dwellings with monthly rents of $2,400 or less. The law requires the Department of Defense to adjust this amount annually to reflect inflation and to publish the new amount in the Federal Register.
Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish
NMFS has evaluated the joint resource management plan (RMP), represented by five Hatchery and Genetic Management Plans (HGMPs), submitted by the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife 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 that NMFS, by delegated authority from the Secretary of Commerce, has determined pursuant to Limit 6 of the ESA 4(d) Rule for salmon and steelhead that implementing and enforcing the RMP will not appreciably reduce the likelihood of survival and recovery of ESA-listed Puget Sound Chinook salmon and Puget Sound steelhead.
Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration (IFSAC): Meeting on Work to Improve Foodborne Illness Source Attribution Estimates for Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157, Listeria, and Campylobacter
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is hosting a public meeting to update stakeholders on IFSAC's work to improve foodborne illness source attribution. Specifically, IFSAC will report on work to develop harmonized foodborne illness source attribution estimates, as well as other analyses IFSAC has undertaken since its formation in 2011. This work can assist in the development of food safety strategies. FSIS, FDA and CDC are also soliciting input from stakeholders to assist in planning for future IFSAC endeavors.
Meeting of the Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure
The Advisory Committee on Rules of Evidence will hold a one- day meeting. The meeting will be open to public observation but not participation.
Meeting of the Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure
The Advisory Committee on Rules of Criminal Procedure will hold a two-day meeting. The meeting will be open to public observation but not participation.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Intent To Renew Collection 3038-0069, Information Management Requirements for Derivatives Clearing Organizations
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``Commission'' or ``CFTC'') is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (``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. This notice solicits comments on reporting and recordkeeping requirements relating to information management requirements for derivatives clearing organizations.
Meeting of the Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure
The Advisory Committee on Rules of Civil Procedure will hold a two-day meeting. The meeting will be open to public observation but not participation.
Information Collection Request; Assignment and Joint Payment Elections
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) are requesting comments from all interested individuals and organizations on an extension with a revision of a currently approved information collection associated with various assignment and joint payment forms, including ``Assignment of Payment'', ``Joint Payment Authorization'', ``Notice of Assignment'', and ``Instrument of Assignment''. The information on the forms is used by FSA employees in order to record the payment or contract being assigned, the amount of the assignment, the date of the assignment, and the name and address of the assignee and the assignor. This will enable FSA employees to pay the proper party when payment becomes due.
Meeting of the Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure.
The Advisory Committee on Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure will hold a two-day meeting. The meeting will be open to public observation but not participation.
Meeting of the Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure
The Advisory Committee on Rules of Appellate Procedure will hold a two-day meeting. The meeting will be open to public observation but not participation.
Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Nevada
This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Nevada. 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.
Seaway Regulations and Rules: Periodic Update, Various Categories
The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) and the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under international agreement, jointly publish and presently administer the St. Lawrence Seaway Regulations and Rules (Practices and Procedures in Canada) in their respective jurisdictions. Under agreement with the SLSMC, the SLSDC is amending the joint regulations by updating the Seaway Regulations and Rules in various categories. The changes will update the following sections of the Regulations and Rules: Seaway Navigation, and Radio Communications. Because these changes to the joint regulations are either technical amendments or corrections, the SLSDC finds that a notice-and-comment period would be unnecessary and impractical. The rule will become effective on March 31, 2015 in Canada and in order to avoid confusion among the users of the Seaway, the rule will become effective on the same date in the United States.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; National Blue Ribbon Schools Program
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing an extension of an existing information collection.
Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel ANNI BEA TRUE; Invitation for Public Comments
As authorized by 46 U.S.C. 12121, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below.
Certification Program for Access to the Death Master File
The National Technical Information Service (NTIS) extends the period for public comment on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Request for Comments, ``Certification Program for Access to the Death Master File'' from January 29, 2015, to March 30, 2015.
Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel SWEET AILEEN; Invitation for Public Comments
As authorized by 46 U.S.C. 12121, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below.
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