June 9, 2015 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Protection and Advocacy for Assistive Technology (PAAT) Program Performance Report
The Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD), Administration for Community Living (ACL) is announcing an opportunity to comment on the proposed collection of information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the 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 in response to the notice. This notice collects comments on the information collection requirements relating to an existing collection: Protection and Advocacy for Assistive Technology (PAAT) Program Performance Report (0985-0046).
Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
Each applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. Applicants transferred their assets to Boulder Growth & Income Fund, Inc., and on March 20, 2015, applicants made distributions to their shareholders based on net asset value. Expenses of approximately, $229,373, $247,624 and $90,848, respectively, incurred in connection with the reorganizations were paid by applicants. Filing Date: The application was filed on May 14, 2015. Applicant's Address: 2344 Spruce St., Ste. A, Boulder, CO 80302.
Proposed Information Collection Activity; Comment Request; Protection and Advocacy Statement of Goals and Priorities
Federal statute and regulation require each Protection and Advocacy (P&A) System to prepare and submit to HHS a Statement of Goals and Priorities (SGP) for the P&A for Developmental Disabilities (PADD) program for each coming fiscal year. While the P&A is mandated to protect and advocate under a range of different Federally authorized disabilities programs, only the PADD program requires an SGP. Following the required public input for the coming fiscal year, the P&As submit the final version of this SGP to the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD). AIDD will analyze each SGP for compliance and aggregate the information in the SGPs into a national profile of programmatic emphasis for P&A Systems in the coming year. This aggregation will provide AIDD with a tool for monitoring of the P&As, including the public input requirement. Furthermore, it will provide an overview of program priorities, and permit AIDD to track accomplishments against goals, permitting the formulation of technical assistance and compliance with the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000.
Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act Provisions; American Lobster Fishery; Trap Transfer Program Implementation
This document announces the implementation of the American lobster trap transfer program. It is necessary because we deferred the start of the Program in the final rule approving the Program until a centralized trap transfer database was ready. Significant progress has been made on the centralized database. We are ready to announce that we will begin the Trap Transfer Program. This document alerts all Federal American lobster permit holders that trap transfer applications will soon be accepted.
Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; 2015 Recreational Accountability Measure and Closure for Blueline Tilefish in the South Atlantic Region
NMFS implements accountability measures (AMs) for recreational blueline tilefish in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the South Atlantic. The NMFS Science and Research Director estimates that recreational landings for blueline tilefish have reached the recreational annual catch limit (ACL). Therefore, NMFS is closing the recreational sector for blueline tilefish in the South Atlantic EEZ at 12:01 a.m., local time, June 10, 2015, and it will remain closed until the 2016 recreational fishing season begins on May 1, 2016. This closure is necessary to protect the blueline tilefish resource.
Notice of Intent To Request Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 this notice announces the intention of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) to request revision and extension of a currently approved information collection, the Stocks Reports. Revision to burden hours will be needed due to changes in the size of the target population, sampling design, and/or questionnaire length.
The Third United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development, Solicitation of Expressions of Interest From Technical Experts and Organizations to Co-Lead Policy Units
The Third United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (referred to as Habitat III) will be held in Quito, Ecuador, from October 17 through 20, 2016. HUD, in coordination with the U.S. Department of State and other Federal agencies, is leading the United States' preparatory efforts for Habitat III. As part of the preparatory process, the Secretary-General of Habitat III is seeking technical experts to serve as members of 10 policy units to co-lead those policy units. This notice seeks expressions of interest from technical experts who meet the criteria described in this notice, and from organizations wishing to co-lead policy units. Expressions of interest should be submitted to Leopold.E.Wetula@hud.gov.
Application of Menagerie Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Monarch Air for Commuter Air Carrier Authority
The Department of Transportation is directing all interested persons to show cause why it should not issue an order finding Menagerie Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Monarch Air, fit, willing, and able, and awarding it commuter air carrier authorization.
Notice of Availability and Notice of Public Hearings for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report for the Mendota Pool Bypass and Reach 2B Improvements Project
The Bureau of Reclamation and the State Lands Commission have made available for public review and comment the Mendota Pool Bypass and Reach 2B Improvements Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement/ Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR). The Mendota Pool Bypass and Reach 2B Improvements Project is a component of the San Joaquin River Restoration Program which seeks to restore flows to the San Joaquin River from Friant Dam to the confluence of the Merced River, and restore a self-sustaining Chinook salmon fishery in the river while reducing or avoiding adverse water supply impacts associated with Restoration Flows. The Project includes the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Mendota Pool Bypass and improvements in the San Joaquin River channel in Reach 2B to assist in achieving the San Joaquin River Restoration Program's Restoration Goal.
Request for OMB Clearance of a New Information Collection; New Information Collection: Women and Girls in Transportation Initiative lntemship Volunteer Program
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq) this notice announces the Information Collection Request on DOT Form OST 1250.1 Application for Transportation Internship, DOT Form OST 1250.1A Student Internship Evaluation, andDOT Form OST 1250.18 Internship Evaluation for this new DOT program. Executive Order 13506, (``EO 13506'') dated March 11, 2009, entitled ``Establishing a White House Council on Women and Girls''. EO 13506 requires Federal agencies to address issues that particularly impact the lives of women and girls and to ensure that Federal programs and policies address and take into account the distinctive concerns of women and girls, including women of color and those with disabilities. Furthermore, EO 13506 points specifically to the fact that women are still significantly underrepresented in the science, engineering, and technology fields. In response to EO 13506, DOT established the WITI. The WITI encourages women and girls to pursue careers in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields and enter the transportation industry through outreach and the provision of transportation-related internship opportunities. The program is administered by the DOT OST Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU).
Notice of Funding Availability for the Small Business Transportation Resource Center Program
The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary (OST), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) announces the opportunity for; (1) business centered community- based organizations; (2) transportation-related trade associations; (3) colleges and universities; (4) community colleges or; (5) chambers of commerce, registered with the Internal Revenue Service as 501 C(6) or 501 C(3) tax-exempt organizations, to compete for participation in OSDBU's Small Business Transportation Resource Center (SBTRC) program in the Central Region (Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Mississippi). OSDBU will enter into Cooperative Agreements with these organizations to provide outreach to the small business community in their designated region and provide financial and technical assistance, business training programs, business assessment, management training, counseling, marketing and outreach, and the dissemination of information, to encourage and assist small businesses to become better prepared to compete for, obtain, and manage DOT funded transportation- related contracts and subcontracts at the federal, state and local levels. Throughout this notice, the term ``small business'' will refer to: 8(a), small disadvantaged businesses (SDB), disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE), women owned small businesses (WOSB), HubZone, service disabled veteran owned businesses (SDVOB), and veteran owned small businesses (VOSB). Throughout this notice, ``transportation- related'' is defined as the maintenance, rehabilitation, restructuring, improvement, or revitalization of any of the nation's modes of transportation. Funding Opportunity Number: USDOT-OST-OSDBU/SBTRCCENTRAL2015-l. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 20.910 Assistance to small and disadvantaged businesses. Type of Award: Cooperative Agreement Grant. Award Ceiling: $170,000. Award Floor: $155,000. Program Authority: DOT is authorized under 49 U.S.C. Sec. 332 (b)(4), (5) & (7) to design and carry out programs to assist small disadvantaged businesses in getting transportation-related contracts and subcontracts; develop support mechanisms, including management and technical services, that will enable small disadvantaged businesses to take advantage of those business opportunities; and to make arrangements to carry out the above purposes.
National Commission on the Future of the Army; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting
The DoD is publishing this notice to announce two days of meetings of the National Commission on the Future of the Army (``the Commission''). The meetings will be partially closed to the public.
Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products From China, India, Italy, Korea, and Taiwan; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-534-538 and 731-TA-1274-1278 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act'') to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of certain corrosion- resistant steel products from China, India, Italy, Korea, and Taiwan, provided for in subheadings 7210.30.00, 7210.41.00, 7210.49.00, 7210.61.00, 7210.69.00, 7210.70.60, 7210.90.10, 7210.90.60, 7210.90.90, 7212.20.00, 7212.30.10, 7212.30.30, 7212.30.50, 7212.40.10, 7212.40.50, 7212.50.00, 7212.60.00, 7215.90.10, 7215.90.30, 7215.90.50, 7217.20.15, 7217.30.15, 7217.90.10, 7217.90.50, 7225.91.00, 7225.92.00, and 7226.99.01 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the Governments of China, India, Italy, Korea, and Taiwan. Unless the Department of Commerce extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by July 20, 2015. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by July 27, 2015.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Announcement of Office of Management and Budget Approval; Risk and Benefit Perception Scale Development
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a collection of information entitled ``Risk and Benefit Perception Scale Development'' has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Certain Steel Nails From Korea, Malaysia, Oman, and Taiwan; Termination of Investigations
On May 20, 2015, the Department of Commerce published notice in the Federal Register of negative final determinations of countervailable subsidies in connection with the subject investigations concerning Korea (80 FR 28966), Malaysia (80 FR 28968), Oman (80 FR 28958), and Taiwan (80 FR 28964). Accordingly, the countervailing duty investigations concerning certain steel nails from Korea, Malaysia, Oman, and Taiwan (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-516-519 (Final)) are terminated.
Notice of Public Meeting; Central Montana Resource Advisory Council
In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Central Montana Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet as indicated below.
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Special Management Zones for Delaware Artificial Reefs
NMFS issues final regulations to implement Special Management Zones for four Delaware artificial reefs under the black sea bass provisions of the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan. These measures are necessary to promote orderly use of fisheries resources on artificial reefs by reducing user group conflicts, and are intended to maintain the intended socioeconomic benefits of the artificial reefs to the maximum extent practicable.
Kentucky; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Kentucky (FEMA-4216-DR), dated April 30, 2015, and related determinations.
Texas; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Texas (FEMA-4223-DR), dated May 29, 2015, and related determinations.
Standard Format and Content of Transportation Security Plans for Classified Matter Shipments
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a new Regulatory Guide (RG) 7.13, ``Standard Format and Content of Transportation Security Plans for Classified Matter Shipments.'' The guide describes a method that NRC staff considers acceptable for compliance with the agency's regulations with regard to the development of classified matter transportation security plans, which identify the correct measures to protect classified matter while in transport.
Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations
This notice lists communities where the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard determinations), as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports, prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for each community, is appropriate because of new scientific or technical data. The FIRM, and where applicable, portions of the FIS report, have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations (44 CFR part 65). The LOMR will be used by insurance agents and others to calculate appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and the contents of those buildings. For rating purposes, the currently effective community number is shown in the table below and must be used for all new policies and renewals.
Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations
This notice lists communities where the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard determinations), as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports, prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for each community, is appropriate because of new scientific or technical data. The FIRM, and where applicable, portions of the FIS report, have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations (44 CFR part 65). The LOMR will be used by insurance agents and others to calculate appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and the contents of those buildings. For rating purposes, the currently effective community number is shown in the table below and must be used for all new policies and renewals.
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations
On January 30, 2014, FEMA published in the Federal Register a proposed flood hazard determination notice at 79 FR 4949-4950 that contained a table which included a Web page address through which the Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for the communities listed in the table could be accessed. The information available through the Web page address has subsequently been updated. The table provided here represents the proposed flood hazard determinations and communities affected for Talbot County, Maryland and Incorporated Areas.
Notice of Availability for the First Responder Guidance for Improving Survivability in Improvised Explosive Device and/or Active Shooter Incidents
The Department of Homeland Security Office of Health Affairs is making available to the public a guidance document titled, ``First Responder Guidance for Improving Survivability in Improvised Explosive Device and/or Active Shooter Incidents.'' This document is available on the following DHS Web site: https:// www.dhs.gov/publication/iedactive-shooter-guidance-first-resp onders.
Notice of Intent To Delete a System of Records
The Federal Protective Service, a sub-component of the Department of Homeland Security is deleting a system of records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. The system of records being deleted is the Federal Protective System Information Support Tracking System (FISTS).
National Conference on Weights and Measures 100th Annual Meeting
The 100th Annual Meeting of the National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from Sunday, July 19, 2015, through Thursday, July 23, 2015. This notice contains information about significant items on the NCWM Committee agendas but does not include all agenda items. As a result, the items are not consecutively numbered.
Texas Disaster #TX-00448
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Texas (FEMA-4223- DR), dated 05/29/2015. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds and Flooding. Incident Period: 05/04/2015 and continuing. Effective Date: 05/29/2015. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 07/28/2015. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 02/29/2016.
Medicare Program; Medicare Shared Savings Program: Accountable Care Organizations
This final rule addresses changes to the Medicare Shared Savings Program including provisions relating to the payment of Accountable Care Organizations participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program. Under the Medicare Shared Savings Program, providers of services and suppliers that participate in an Accountable Care Organizations continue to receive traditional Medicare fee-for-service payments under Parts A and B, but the Accountable Care Organizations may be eligible to receive a shared savings payment if it meets specified quality and savings requirements.
Texas Disaster #TX-00447
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Texas (FEMA-4223-DR), dated 05/29/2015. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds and Flooding. Incident Period: 05/04/2015 and continuing. Effective Date: 05/29/2015. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 07/28/2015. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 02/29/2016.
Data Collection Available for Public Comments
The Small Business Administration (SBA) intends to request approval, from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the new collection of information described below. The Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35 requires federal agencies to publish a notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information to OMB, and to allow 60 days for the public to comment in response to the notice. This notice complies with such requirements and announces SBA's proposal to conduct a survey of the small businesses who participate in SBA's Regional Innovation Clusters (RIC) program.
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