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Actions Taken at December 4, 2015, Meeting
Document Number: 2015-31845
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Susquehanna River Basin Commission, Agencies and Commissions
As part of its regular business meeting held on December 4, 2015, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the Commission took the following actions: (1) Approved or tabled the applications of certain water resources projects; (2) accepted settlements in lieu of penalty from Seneca Resources Corporation and Schreiber Foods, Inc.; and (3) took additional actions, as set forth in the Supplementary Information below.
Final Environmental Impact Statement and Draft Record of Decision on the Southern Edwards Plateau Habitat Conservation Plan for Incidental Take of Nine Federally Listed Species in Central Texas
Document Number: 2015-31844
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), make available the final environmental impact statement (EIS) and draft record of decision (ROD) analyzing the impacts of the issuance of an incidental take permit for implementation of the final Southern Edwards Plateau Habitat Conservation Plan (SEP HCP). Our decision is to issue a 30-year incidental take permit for implementation of the SEP HCP preferred alternative (described below), which authorizes incidental take of animal species listed pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. As part of the SEP HCP, measures will be implemented to avoid, minimize, and mitigate impacts to offset impacts to the affected species.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Cheesequake Creek, Morgan, NJ
Document Number: 2015-31842
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the New Jersey Transit Rail Operations (NJTRO) Morgan railroad bridge across Cheesequake Creek, mile 0.2, at Morgan, New Jersey. This deviation is necessary to allow the bridge owner to perform structural repairs at the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed on six consecutive weekends.
North Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Resource Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2015-31841
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The North Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Sedro-Woolley, Washington. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- Determination Act (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with Title II of the Act. RAC information can be found at the following Web site: https://cloudapps-usda-gov.force.com/;FSSRS/ RAC_Page?id=001t0000002JcwIAAS.
Certain Woven Textile Fabrics and Products Containing Same Institution of Investigation
Document Number: 2015-31839
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on October 1, 2015, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of AAVN, Inc. of Richardson, Texas. Supplements were filed on October 9 and 13, 2015. An amended complaint was filed on October 20, 2015. A second amended complaint was filed on November 12, 2015. A further supplementation was filed on December 4, 2015. The second amended complaint alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain woven textile fabrics and products containing same by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,131,790 (``the '790 patent''), and that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The second amended complaint further alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation into the United States, or in the sale of certain woven textile fabrics and products containing same by reason of false advertising, the threat or effect of which is to destroy or substantially injure an industry in the United States. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under OMB Review
Document Number: 2015-31838
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is publishing this notice to comply with requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), which requires agencies to submit proposed reporting and recordkeeping requirements to OMB for review and approval, and to publish a notice in the Federal Register notifying the public that the agency has made such a submission. This notice also allows an additional 30 days for public comments.
Announcement of Intent To Establish the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee and Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Committee Membership
Document Number: 2015-31837
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the intent to establish a Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee (Committee). It is planned for the Committee to be established in calendar year 2016. This notice also serves to announce that an invitation is being extended for nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as a member of the Committee.
Information Collection: Domestic Licensing of Source Material
Document Number: 2015-31836
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted a renewal of the OMB approval for an existing collection of information to OMB for review. The information collection is titled, ``10 CFR part 40, Domestic Licensing of Source Material'' (3150-0020).
Information Collection: Nuclear Material Events Database (NMED) for the Collection of Event Report, Response, Analyses, and Follow-Up Data on Events Involving the Use of Atomic Energy Act (AEA) Radioactive Byproduct Material
Document Number: 2015-31835
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted a request for renewal of an existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The information collection is entitled, ``Nuclear Material Events Database (NMED for the Collection of Event Report, Response, Analyses, and Follow-up Data on Events Involving the Use of Atomic Energy Act (AEA) Radioactive Byproduct Material.''
Information Collection: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance
Document Number: 2015-31834
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment on the renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an existing collection of information. The information collection is entitled, ``Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance.''
Workshop on Addressing Challenges in the Assessment of Botanical Dietary Supplement Safety; Notice of Public Meeting; Registration Information
Document Number: 2015-31833
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
The National Toxicology Program (NTP) announces the public workshop, ``Addressing Challenges in the Assessment of Botanical Dietary Supplement Safety.'' Presenters from academia, government, and industry will introduce the challenges in assessing botanical dietary supplement safety and present various approaches that could facilitate progress in three focus areas. The workshop will consist of plenary presentations and panel discussions. Information about the meeting and registration is available at (https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/ workshop_botanicals).
Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods Communities of Practice Webinar on Fundamentals of Using Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship Models and Read-across Techniques in Predictive Toxicology; Notice of Public Webinar; Registration Information
Document Number: 2015-31832
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
The Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM) announces a public webinar ``Fundamentals of Using Quantitative StructureActivity Relationship Models and Read- Across Techniques in Predictive Toxicology.'' The webinar is organized on behalf of ICCVAM by the National Toxicology Program Interagency Center for the Evaluation Alternative Toxicological Methods (NICEATM) and hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) National Center for Computational Toxicology (NCCT). Interested persons may participate via Adobe[supreg] ConnectTM. Time is allotted for questions from the audience.
Prospective Grant of Exclusive License: Development of a Small Molecule Farnesoid X Receptor Inhibitor
Document Number: 2015-31831
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
This notice, in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR part 404, that the National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, is contemplating the grant of an exclusive patent license to practice the inventions embodied in the following U.S. Patents and Patent Applications to Heliome Biotech, Inc. (``Heliome'') located in New York, NY, USA. Intellectual Property:
Projects Rescinded for Consumptive Uses of Water
Document Number: 2015-31829
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Susquehanna River Basin Commission, Agencies and Commissions
This notice lists the approved by rule projects rescinded by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission during the period set forth in DATES.
New Animal Drugs for Use in Animal Feed; Withdrawal of Approval of New Animal Drug Applications; Nitarsone
Document Number: 2015-31828
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is withdrawing approval of three new animal drug applications (NADAs) providing for the use of nitarsone in medicated feed for chickens and turkeys. This action is being taken at the sponsor's request because these products are no longer manufactured or marketed.
New Animal Drugs for Use in Animal Feed; Withdrawal of Approval of New Animal Drug Applications; Nitarsone
Document Number: 2015-31827
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the animal drug regulations to reflect the withdrawal of approval of three new animal drug applications (NADAs) providing for the use of nitarsone in medicated feed for chickens and turkeys. This action is being taken at the sponsor's request because these products are no longer manufactured or marketed.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Fast Track Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery
Document Number: 2015-31826
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Army
As part of a Federal Government-wide effort to streamline the process to seek feedback from the public on service delivery, the Department of the Army has submitted a Generic Information Collection Request (Generic ICR): ``Fast Track Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery'' to OMB for approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA).
Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 2015-31825
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; XTANDI
Document Number: 2015-31824
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined the regulatory review period for XTANDI and is publishing this notice of that determination as required by law. FDA has made the determination because of the submission of an application to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Department of Commerce, for the extension of a patent which claims that human drug product.
Proposed Collection, Comment Request
Document Number: 2015-31823
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the ``Multiple Worksite Report and the Report of Federal Employment and Wages.'' A copy of the proposed information collection request (ICR) can be obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the Addresses section of this notice.
Drug Testing Compliance Group, LLC; Analysis To Aid Public Comment
Document Number: 2015-31822
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint and the terms of the consent order embodied in the consent agreementthat would settle these allegations.
Product Change-Priority Mail Negotiated Service Agreement
Document Number: 2015-31821
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Postal Service, Agencies and Commissions
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.
Product Change-Priority Mail Negotiated Service Agreement
Document Number: 2015-31820
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Postal Service, Agencies and Commissions
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.
Certain Ink Cartridges and Components Thereof; Commission's Determination to Review an Initial Determination in Part and, on Review, To Affirm a Finding of a Violation of Section 337; Request for Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding
Document Number: 2015-31817
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review-in-part the initial determination (``ID'') issued by the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') on October 28, 2015, granting summary determination that 17 defaulting respondents have violated section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337. On review, the Commission affirms with modifications the ALJ's findings regarding the importation requirement. The Commission's determination results in a determination of a violation of section 337. Accordingly, the Commission requests written submissions, under the schedule set forth below, on remedy, the public interest, and bonding.
Certain Consumer Electronics and Display Devices With Graphics Processing and Graphics Processing Units Therein Commission Decision Not To Review the ALJ's Final Initial Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337; Termination of Investigation
Document Number: 2015-31816
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the final initial determination (ID) issued on October 9, 2015, which found no violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, 19 U.S.C. 1337, in this investigation.
Product Change-Priority Mail and First-Class Package Service Negotiated Service Agreement
Document Number: 2015-31815
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Postal Service, Agencies and Commissions
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.
Product Change-Priority Mail Negotiated Service Agreement
Document Number: 2015-31814
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Postal Service, Agencies and Commissions
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.
Product Change-Priority Mail Negotiated Service Agreement
Document Number: 2015-31813
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Postal Service, Agencies and Commissions
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.
Product Change-Priority Mail Express Negotiated Service Agreement
Document Number: 2015-31812
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Postal Service, Agencies and Commissions
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.
Enterprise Duty To Serve Underserved Markets
Document Number: 2015-31811
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Federal Housing Finance Agency
The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA) amended the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 (Safety and Soundness Act) to establish a duty for the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (collectively, the Enterprises) to serve three specified underserved marketsmanufactured housing, affordable housing preservation, and rural marketsto increase the liquidity of mortgage investments and improve the distribution of investment capital available for mortgage financing for very low-, low- , and moderate-income families in those markets. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is issuing and seeking comments on a proposed rule that would provide Duty to Serve credit for eligible Enterprise activities that facilitate a secondary market for mortgages related to: Manufactured homes titled as real property; blanket loans for certain categories of manufactured housing communities; preserving the affordability of housing for renters and homebuyers; and housing in rural markets. The proposed rule would establish a method for evaluating and rating the Enterprises' compliance with the Duty to Serve each underserved market.
Potassium Permanganate From China; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review
Document Number: 2015-31809
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of an expedited review pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act'') to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on potassium permanganate from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
Intent To Prepare a Draft Feasibility Study and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Navigational Improvements to Manatee Harbor in Manatee County, FL
Document Number: 2015-31807
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers
The purpose of the feasibility study is to improve navigation in Manatee Harbor.
Women-Owned Small Business and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business-Certification
Document Number: 2015-31806
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking input and comments on certification of Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB) in connection with the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program (WOSB Program). SBA is planning to amend its regulations to implement section 825 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (2015 NDAA). Section 825 of the 2015 NDAA removed the statutory authority allowing WOSBs and EDWOSBs to self-certify. SBA intends to draft regulations to implement the statutory changes.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Application for Regional Center Under the Immigrant Investor Program and Supplement, Form I-924 and I-924A; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection
Document Number: 2015-31805
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension of a currently approved collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding the nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents, the estimated burden (i.e. the time, effort, and resources used by the respondents to respond), the estimated cost to the respondent, and the actual information collection instruments.
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Joint Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report and Conduct Scoping Meeting for the Corte Madera Creek Flood Control Project General Reevaluation Report and Integrated EIS/EIR, County of Marin, CA
Document Number: 2015-31804
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers
The purpose of this notice is to initiate the scoping process for the preparation of an Integrated General Reevaluation Report and Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for channel modification opportunities to Unit 2, 3 and 4 of the Corte Madera Creek Flood Control Project in Marin County, CA.
New Postal Product
Document Number: 2015-31803
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Postal Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing concerning the addition of Priority Mail Contract 163 negotiated service agreement to the competitive product list. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
New Postal Product
Document Number: 2015-31801
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Postal Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing concerning the addition of Priority Mail Contract 164 negotiated service agreement to the competitive product list. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
New Postal Product
Document Number: 2015-31800
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Postal Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing concerning the addition of Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 8 negotiated service agreement to the competitive product list. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Information Collection: NRC Form 664, “General Licensee Registration”
Document Number: 2015-31798
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted a request for renewal of an existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The information collection is entitled, ``NRC Form 664, General Licensee Registration.''
Information Collection: Request for Information Regarding Recommendations 2.1, 2.3, and 9.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights From the Fukushima Dai-ichi Event
Document Number: 2015-31797
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted a renewal of an existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The information collection is entitled, ``Request for Information Regarding Recommendations 2.1, 2.3, and 9.3 of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Event.''
Information Collection: NRC Form 531 “Request for Taxpayer Identification Number”
Document Number: 2015-31796
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted a request for renewal of an existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The information collection is entitled, NRC Form 531 ``Request for Taxpayer Identification Number.''
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection Relief of Disabilities and Application for Restoration of Explosive Privileges
Document Number: 2015-31794
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Department of Justice
The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Cape Lookout National Seashore, Off-Road Vehicle Management
Document Number: 2015-31793
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2015-12-18
Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service
The National Park Service proposes to designate routes for, and manage off-road vehicle use within Cape Lookout National Seashore, North Carolina. Under the National Park Service general regulations, the operation of motor vehicles off roads is prohibited unless authorized by special regulation. The proposed rule would authorize off-road vehicle use at the Seashore through a permit system and establish operational and vehicle requirements.
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