May 12, 2015 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Reader Aids
Document Number: FR-2015-05-12-ReaderAids
Type: Reader Aids
Date: 2015-05-12
Military Spouse Appreciation Day, 2015
Document Number: 2015-11616
Type: Proclamation
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Executive Office of the President
Nuclear Innovation North America LLC; South Texas Project, Units 3 and 4
Document Number: 2015-11549
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
On September 20, 2007, South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Company (STPNOC) submitted to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) an application for combined licenses (COLs) for two additional units (Units 3 and 4) at the South Texas Project (STP) Electric Generating Station site in Matagorda County near Bay City, Texas. The NRC published a notice of receipt and availability for this COL application in the Federal Register on December 5, 2007. In a letter dated January 19, 2011, STPNOC notified the NRC that, effective January 24, 2011, Nuclear Innovation North America LLC (NINA) became the lead applicant for STP, Units 3 and 4. This notice is being published to notify the public of the availability of the COL application for STP, Units 3 and 4.
Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2015-11541
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Notice
Document Number: 2015-11520
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Notice
Document Number: 2015-11519
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2015-11509
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2015-11508
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2015-11504
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Commission on Civil Rights
Sunshine Act; Notice of Joint Meeting of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board and the Employee Thrift Advisory Council
Document Number: 2015-11494
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, Agencies and Commissions
Special Local Regulations and Safety Zones; Recurring Marine Events Held in the Coast Guard Sector Northern New England Captain of the Port Zone
Document Number: 2015-11460
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is updating the special local regulations and permanent safety zones in the Coast Guard Sector Northern New England Captain of the Port Zone for annual recurring marine events. When enforced, these special local regulations and safety zones will restrict vessel operations within portions of water areas during certain annually recurring events. The special local regulations and safety zones are intended to expedite public notification and ensure the protection of the maritime public and event participants from the hazards associated with certain maritime events.
Next Meeting of the North American Numbering Council
Document Number: 2015-11456
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
In this document, the Commission released a public notice announcing the meeting and agenda of the North American Numbering Council (NANC). The intended effect of this action is to make the public aware of the NANC's next meeting and agenda.
Evaluation of a Proposed Risk Management Regulatory Framework
Document Number: 2015-11454
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on a draft document entitled, ``NRC Staff White Paper on Options for Responding to the June 14, 2012 Chairman's Tasking Memorandum on `Evaluating Options Proposed for a More Holistic Risk- Informed, Performance-Based Regulatory Approach' '' (hereinafter referred to as NRC Staff White Paper). The draft NRC Staff White Paper discusses three items that the NRC staff expects to present to the Commission for its consideration: Options for enhancing the risk management approach used to ensure nuclear power reactor safety; re- evaluations of two ``improvement activities'' from Fukushima Near-Term Task Force Recommendation 1 that the Commission deferred; and consideration of an over-arching, agencywide policy statement on using the risk management approach to ensure safety and security.
Certain Magnesia Carbon Bricks From the People's Republic of China: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2013-2014
Document Number: 2015-11453
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
The Department of Commerce (``the Department'') is rescinding the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on Certain Magnesia Carbon bricks from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') for the period of September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014.
Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod From Mexico: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2012-2013
Document Number: 2015-11452
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
On November 7, 2014, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published the preliminary results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod (wire rod) from Mexico. The period of review (POR) is October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013, and the review covers one producer/exporter of subject merchandise, Deacero S.A.P.I. de C.V. Based on our analysis of the comments received, we made certain changes in the margin calculations. The final results, consequently, differ from the preliminary results. The final weighted-average dumping margins for the reviewed producer/exporter is listed below in the section entitled ``Final Results of Review.''
Refining and Characterizing Heat Release Rates From Electrical Enclosures During Fire (RACHELLE-FIRE); Correction
Document Number: 2015-11450
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is correcting a notice that was published in the Federal Register (FR) on April 30, 2015, announcing the issuing for public comment of a draft NUREG, NUREG-2178 (EPRI 3002005578), ``Refining and Characterizing Heat Release Rates from Electrical Enclosures During Fire (RACHELLE-FIRE), Volume 1: Peak Heat Release Rates and Effect of Obstructed Plume.'' This action is necessary to correct the Agencywide Documents Access and Management (ADAMS) Accession number for NUREG-2178.
Notification of a Public Teleconference of the Chartered Science Advisory Board
Document Number: 2015-11448
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public teleconference to review three draft SAB reports on the EPA's Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) assessments for ammonia, trimethylbenzenes and ethylene oxide, respectively.
Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System
Document Number: 2015-11447
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation
Petition for Waiver of Compliance
Document Number: 2015-11446
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation
Petition for Waiver of Compliance
Document Number: 2015-11445
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation
American Indian Education Study Group
Document Number: 2015-11444
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) published a notice in the Federal Register on March 25, 2015 (80 FR 15807), announcing the American Indian Education Study Group (Study Group) will conduct four consultation meetings with Indian tribes to obtain oral and written comments. Another Federal Register notice was published on April 17, 2015 (80 FR 21261) to announce BIE will conduct an additional consultation for a total of five consultation meetings with Indian tribes to obtain oral and written comments. This notice extends the comment deadline by 7 days and announces an additional meeting scheduled for May 15, 2015, making a total of 6 tribal consultation meetings.
Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
Document Number: 2015-11443
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
On June 15, 1984, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) delegated to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) its approval authority under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), to approve of and assign OMB control numbers to collection of information requests and requirements conducted or sponsored by the Board. Board-approved collections of information are incorporated into the official OMB inventory of currently approved collections of information. Copies of the PRA Submission, supporting statements and approved collection of information instruments are placed into OMB's public docket files. The Federal Reserve may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Safety Zone; Monongahela River Mile 68.0-68.8; Rices Landing, PA
Document Number: 2015-11442
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Monongahela River mile 68.0 to mile 68.8. This safety zone is needed to protect vessels transiting the area and event spectators from the hazards associated with the Rices Landing Riverfest Fireworks Display. Entry into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh or a designated representative.
Special Local Regulation; Annual Kennewick, Washington, Columbia Unlimited Hydroplane Races
Document Number: 2015-11441
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulation for the ``Annual Kennewick, Washington, Columbia Unlimited Hydroplane Races'' from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. each day, from July 24, 2015 through July 26, 2015. This action is necessary to assist in minimizing the inherent dangers associated with hydroplane races. During the enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter the regulated area without permission from the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port.
Plenary Meeting of the Binational Bridges and Border Crossings Group in Washington, DC
Document Number: 2015-11440
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Department of State
Delegates from the United States and Mexican Governments, the states of Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas, the Mexican states of Baja California, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, Sonora, and Tamaulipas, will participate in the Plenary Meeting of the U.S.-Mexico Binational Bridges and Border Crossings Group on May 21, 2015, in Washington, DC. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss operational matters involving existing and proposed international bridges and border crossings and their related infrastructure, and to exchange views on policy as well as technical information. This meeting includes a public session on Thursday, May 21, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. This session allows proponents of proposed bridges and border crossings and related projects to make presentations to the delegations and members of the public.
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “Andrea del Sarto: The Renaissance Workshop in Action”
Document Number: 2015-11439
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Department of State
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 objects to be included in the exhibition ``Andrea del Sarto: The Renaissance Workshop in Action,'' imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, California, from on or about June 23, 2015, until on or about September 13, 2015, The Frick Collection, New York, New York, from on or about October 6, 2015, until on or about January 10, 2016, 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.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Charenton Canal, Baldwin, LA
Document Number: 2015-11438
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway Company swing span bridge across Charenton Canal, mile 0.4, at Baldwin, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. The deviation is necessary to complete scheduled repairs for the continued safe operation of the bridge. This deviation will allow the bridge to remain in the closed- to-navigation position for six consecutive hours.
Overseas Schools Advisory Council Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 2015-11436
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Department of State
Office of Direct Service and Contracting Tribes; Tribal Management Grant Program; Correction
Document Number: 2015-11435
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service
The Indian Health Service published a document in the Federal Register on March 19, 2015, for the FY 2015 Office of Direct Service and Contracting Tribes; Tribal Management Grant Program. The notice contained incorrect guidance and an incorrect date.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2015-11434
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the FTC is seeking public comments on its request to OMB to extend for three years the current PRA clearance for the information collection requirements contained in the Pay-Per-Call Rule (Rule), 16 CFR part 308. That clearance expires on May 31, 2015 (OMB Control No. 3084- 0102).
Patents for Humanity Program
Document Number: 2015-11433
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Department of Commerce, United States Patent and Trademark Office
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority
Document Number: 2015-11432
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; 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; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority
Document Number: 2015-11431
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. Comments are requested concerning: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; 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; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number.
Privacy Act of 1974, As Amended; Revision of a System of Records
Document Number: 2015-11430
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
The Department of the Interior (DOI) is issuing public notice of its intent to revise a system of records in its current inventory, Migratory Bird Population and Harvest SurveysInterior, FWS-26, subject to the Privacy Act of 1974. This action is necessary to meet the requirements of the Privacy Act to publish in the Federal Register a notice of amended systems of records. This system of records was previously published in the Federal Register on March 24, 1981 (46 FR 18378). The agency is updating information on the system and adding new information on purposes, routine uses, and procedures.
Designation of 3 Individuals Pursuant to Executive Order 13581, “Blocking Property of Transnational Criminal Organizations”
Document Number: 2015-11427
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control
The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (``OFAC'') is publishing the names of 3 individuals whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13581 of July 24, 2011, ``Blocking Property of Transnational Criminal Organizations.''
Injury Prevention Program; Announcement; New and Competing Continuation Cooperation Agreement; Correction
Document Number: 2015-11424
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service
The Indian Health Service published a document in the Federal Register on April 14, 2015 for the FY 2015 New and Competing Continuation Cooperative Agreement Funding Announcement. The notice contained an incorrect statement.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2015-11423
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration, Agencies and Commissions
NARA gives public notice that it proposes to request extension of three currently approved information collections. People use the first information collection to request permission to use privately owned equipment to microfilm NARA and Presidential library archival holdings. They use the second information collection to request permission to film, photograph, or videotape at a NARA facility for news purposes. And they use the third information collection to request permission to use NARA facilities for events. We invite you to comment on these proposed information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Oil Country Tubular Goods From China
Document Number: 2015-11421
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Privacy Act Systems of Records; Veterinary Services-Records of Accredited Veterinarians
Document Number: 2015-11420
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service proposes to alter an existing system of records in its inventory of record systems subject to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. The system of records is Veterinary ServicesRecords of Accredited Veterinarians, USDA-APHIS-2. This notice is necessary to meet the requirements of the Privacy Act to publish in the Federal Register notice of the existence and character of record systems maintained by the agency.
Pro Bono Survey
Document Number: 2015-11419
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Department of Commerce, United States Patent and Trademark Office
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the proposed information collection as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).
SJI Board of Directors Meeting, Notice
Document Number: 2015-11418
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: State Justice Institute, Agencies and Commissions
The SJI Board of Directors will be meeting on Monday, June 29, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Supreme Court of Maine in Portland, Maine. The purpose of this meeting is to consider grant applications for the 3rd quarter of FY 2015, and other business. All portions of this meeting are open to the public.
Section 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program 2015 Industry Forums-Open Teleconference and/or Web Conference Meetings
Document Number: 2015-11416
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service
This Notice announces a series of teleconference and/or web conference meetings regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Section 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing (GRRH) program, which are scheduled to occur during 2015 and 2016. This Notice also outlines suggested discussion topics for the meetings and is intended to notify the general public of their opportunity to participate in the teleconference and/or web conference meetings.
Increasing Market and Planning Efficiency Through Improved Software; Supplemental Agenda Notice
Document Number: 2015-11414
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Reliability Technical Conference; Supplemental Notice With Agenda
Document Number: 2015-11413
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-05-12
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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