January 14, 2016 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Reader Aids
Document Number: FR-2016-01-14-ReaderAids
Type: Reader Aids
Date: 2016-01-14
Regulatory Publication and Review Under the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act of 1996
Document Number: C1-2015-32312
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Agencies and Commissions, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
To Take Certain Actions Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act
Document Number: 2016-00729
Type: Proclamation
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Executive Office of the President
Sunshine Act Meetings; Unified Carrier Registration Plan Board of Directors
Document Number: 2016-00711
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
State Energy Advisory Board (STEAB)
Document Number: 2016-00685
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Department of Energy
This notice announces a teleconference call of the State Energy Advisory Board (STEAB). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463; 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.; Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit 1
Document Number: 2016-00683
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has granted the request of Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy, the licensee), to withdraw its application dated June 26, 2014, for a proposed amendment to Facility Operating License No. NPF-29, for the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit 1 (GGNS). The proposed amendment would have revised GGNS Technical Specifications (TSs) Surveillance Requirements (SRs) for safety-related battery resistances in TS SRs 3.8.4.2 and 3.8.4.5 for batteries 1A3, 1B3, and 1C3.
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2016-00671
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, Agencies and Commissions
Aspergillus flavus AF36; Time Limited Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance
Document Number: 2016-00665
Type: Rule
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
This regulation establishes a time-limited exemption from the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) section 408(a) requirement of a tolerance for residues of the pesticide Aspergillus flavus AF36 in or on dried figs resulting from use in accordance with the terms of an emergency exemption issued under section 18 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This action is in response to the issuance of a crisis emergency exemption under FIFRA section 18 authorizing use of the pesticide on dried figs. The time-limited exemption from the requirement of a tolerance expires on December 31, 2017.
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
Document Number: 2016-00657
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
FMCSA announces its denial of 100 applications from individuals who requested an exemption from the Federal vision standard applicable to interstate truck and bus drivers and the reasons for the denials. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals from the vision requirement if the exemptions granted will not compromise safety. The Agency has concluded that granting these exemptions does not provide a level of safety that will be equivalent to, or greater than, the level of safety maintained without the exemptions for these commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.
Notice and Request for Comments
Document Number: 2016-00655
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
The Department of Transportation (DOT) invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections.
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes Mellitus
Document Number: 2016-00653
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
FMCSA announces receipt of applications from 40 individuals for exemption from the prohibition against persons with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. If granted, the exemptions would enable these individuals with ITDM to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods From Turkey: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2014-2015
Document Number: 2016-00638
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
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 oil country tubular goods from Turkey covering the period February 25, 2014, through August 31, 2015.
Notice of Realty Action: Classification of Lands as Suitable for Recreation and Public Purposes Act Lease, WA
Document Number: 2016-00631
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has examined and found suitable for classification and lease to the City of Port Angeles under the provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act, as amended, approximately 16.91 acres of public land in Clallam County, Washington, more commonly known as Ediz Hook. The City of Port Angeles proposes to use the area for public recreation and other public purposes.
Eighth Meeting: RTCA Special Committee (231) Terrain Awareness Warning Systems (TAWS)
Document Number: 2016-00625
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of the Eighth RTCA Special Committee 231 meeting.
Twenty-Fifth Meeting: RTCA Special Committee (217) Aeronautical Databases (Joint With EUROCAE WG-44)
Document Number: 2016-00624
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of the Twenty-Fifth RTCA Special Committee 217 meeting.
Sixth Meeting: RTCA Special Committee (232) Airborne Selective Calling Equipment
Document Number: 2016-00623
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of the Sixth RTCA Special Committee 232 meeting.
Temporary Mailing Address for the National Commodity Specialist Division, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade
Document Number: 2016-00622
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
The mail room servicing the Director, National Commodity Specialist Division, Regulations and Rulings, in the Office of International Trade, of U.S. Customs and Border Protection is relocating within New York and a temporary location has been established to receive correspondence. Until further notice, beginning on January 28, 2016, non-electronic correspondence should be sent to the Director, National Commodity Specialist Division, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, 1100 Raymond Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07102. Please note that e-rulings procedures will remain the same and will not be affected by the temporary change in office location.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Administrative Rulings
Document Number: 2016-00621
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of Homeland Security 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: Administrative Rulings. CBP is proposing that this information collection be extended with a change to the burden hours but no change to the information required. This document is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee-Public Teleconference
Document Number: 2016-00620
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C. App. 2), notice is hereby given of a teleconference of the Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee (COMSTAC). The Teleconference will take place on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 starting at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time and will last approximately one hour. The agenda and call-in number will be posted at least one week in advance at https://www.faa.gov/go/ ast. The purpose of this teleconference is to review the International Space Policy Working Group findings and recommendations regarding a potential modification of current U.S. policy on the launching of U.S. technology on Indian launch vehicles. Interested members of the public may submit relevant written statements for the COMSTAC members to consider under the advisory process. Statements may concern the issues and agenda items mentioned above and/or additional issues that may be relevant for the U.S. commercial space transportation industry. Interested parties wishing to submit written statements should contact Michael Beavin, COMSTAC Executive Director, (the Contact Person listed below) in writing (mail or email) by January 22, 2016, so that the information can be made available to COMSTAC members for their review and consideration before the January 27 teleconference. Written statements should be supplied in the following formats: One hard copy with original signature and/or one electronic copy via email. An agenda will be posted on the FAA Web site at www.faa.gov/go/ast. Individuals who plan to participate and need special assistance should inform the Contact Persons listed below in advance of the meeting.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 4(d) Rule for the Northern Long-Eared Bat
Document Number: 2016-00617
Type: Rule
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), finalize a rule under authority of section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act), as amended, that provides measures that are necessary and advisable to provide for the conservation of the northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), a bat species that occurs in 37 States, the District of Columbia, and 13 Canadian Provinces.
BD Highspire Holdings, LLC-Acquisition and Operation Exemption-Mittal Steel USA-Railways Inc.
Document Number: 2016-00613
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Surface Transportation Board, Department of Transportation
Cross-Media Electronic Reporting: Authorized Program Revision Approval, State of Delaware
Document Number: 2016-00612
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
This notice announces EPA's approval of the State of Delaware's request to revise its National Primary Drinking Water Regulations Implementation EPA-authorized program to allow electronic reporting.
Iron Construction Castings From Brazil, Canada, and China; Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct Full Five-Year Reviews
Document Number: 2016-00609
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission hereby gives notice that it will proceed with full reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether revocation of the countervailing duty order on heavy iron construction castings from Brazil, the antidumping duty order on heavy iron construction castings from Canada, and the antidumping duty orders on iron construction castings from Brazil and China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. A schedule for the reviews will be established and announced at a later date.
Combined Notice of Filings
Document Number: 2016-00607
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Second Supplemental Notice of Technical Conference
Document Number: 2016-00606
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Combined Notice of Filings #2
Document Number: 2016-00602
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Combined Notice of Filings #1
Document Number: 2016-00601
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe From China; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review
Document Number: 2016-00600
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of expedited reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act'') to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders on seamless carbon and alloy steel standard, line, and pressure pipe from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: 2016-00599
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company
Document Number: 2016-00598
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Seamless Refined Copper Pipe and Tube From China and Mexico; Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct Full Five-Year Reviews
Document Number: 2016-00597
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission hereby gives notice that it will proceed with full reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on seamless refined copper pipe and tube from China and Mexico would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. A schedule for the reviews will be established and announced at a later date.
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Shark Management Measures; 2016 Research Fishery
Document Number: 2016-00596
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
On November 4, 2015, NMFS published a notice inviting qualified commercial shark permit holders to submit applications to participate in the 2016 shark research fishery. The shark research fishery allows for the collection of fishery-dependent data for future stock assessments and cooperative research with commercial fishermen to meet the shark research objectives of the Agency. Every year, the permit terms and permitted activities (e.g., number of hooks and retention limits) specifically authorized for selected participants in the shark research fishery are designated depending on the scientific and research needs of the Agency, as well as the number of NMFS- approved observers available. In order to inform selected participants of this year's specific permit requirements and ensure all terms and conditions of the permit are met, NMFS is holding a mandatory permit holder meeting (via conference call) for selected participants. The date and time of that meeting is announced in this notice.
Proposed Information Collection Activity; Comment Request
Document Number: 2016-00595
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families
Certain Coated Paper Suitable for High-Quality Print Graphics Using Sheet-Fed Presses From China and Indonesia; Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct Full Five-Year Reviews
Document Number: 2016-00594
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission hereby gives notice that it will proceed with full reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether revocation of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on certain coated paper suitable for high-quality print graphics using sheet-fed presses from China and Indonesia would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. A schedule for the reviews will be established and announced at a later date.
North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
Document Number: 2016-00593
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and its advisory committees will meet February 1, 2016 through February 9, 2016.
Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2016-00590
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a forthcoming meeting of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee (MAFAC). The members will discuss and provide advice on issues outlined in the agenda below.
Regulation Q; Regulatory Capital Rules: Risk-Based Capital Surcharges for Global Systemically Important Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: 2016-00589
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) is providing this notice pursuant to the Board's rule regarding risk- based capital surcharges for global systemically important bank holding companies (GSIB surcharge rule). The GSIB surcharge rule provides that the Board will publish each year the aggregate global indicator amounts for purposes of a calculation required under the rule. Accordingly, and pursuant to the GSIB surcharge rule, the Board is hereby publishing the aggregate global indicator amounts for 2015.
Arts Advisory Panel Meetings
Document Number: 2016-00588
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities, Agencies and Commissions, National Endowment for the Arts
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given that 1 meeting of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts will be held by teleconference.
Federal Advisory Committee on International Exhibitions (FACIE) Panel Meeting
Document Number: 2016-00587
Type: Notice
Date: 2016-01-14
Agency: National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities, Agencies and Commissions, National Endowment for the Arts
Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public Law 92-463), as amended, notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee on International Exhibitions (FACIE) Panel will be held by teleconference from the National Endowment for the Arts, Constitution Center, 400 7th St. SW., Washington, DC, 20506 as follows (all meetings are Eastern time and ending times are approximate): Federal Advisory Committee on International Exhibitions (application review): This meeting will be by teleconference and will be closed.
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