September 18, 2018 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Reader Aids
Document Number: FR-2018-09-18-ReaderAids
Type: Reader Aids
Date: 2018-09-18
National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2018
Document Number: 2018-20469
Type: Proclamation
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Executive Office of the President
National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2018
Document Number: 2018-20468
Type: Proclamation
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Executive Office of the President
Energy Labeling Rule
Document Number: 2018-20328
Type: Rule
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Meetings
Document Number: 2018-20318
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Announcement of Intent To Issue an OPDIV-Initiated Supplement Under the Standing Announcement for Residential (Shelter) Services for Unaccompanied Children, HHS-2017-ACF-ORR-ZU-1132
Document Number: 2018-20295
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families
Administration for Children and Families, Office of Refugee Resettlement, announces the intent to issue an OPDIV-Initiated Supplement in multiple installments to BCFS Health and Human Services, San Antonio, TX. The aggregate total of the multiple installments will not exceed $367,860,381. The first two installments will be issued prior to September 30, 2018. The remaining installments will be issued after September 30, 2018 on to be determined dates. ORR has been identifying additional capacity to provide shelter for potential increases in apprehensions of Unaccompanied Children at the U.S. Southern Border. Planning for increased shelter capacity is a prudent step to ensure that ORR is able to meet its responsibility, by law, to provide shelter for Unaccompanied Alien Children referred to its care by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). To ensure sufficient capacity to provide shelter to unaccompanied children referred to HHS, BCFS proposed to provide ORR with 3,800 beds in an expedited manner.
Notice of Closed Meeting
Document Number: 2018-20289
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Listing of Color Additives Subject to Certification; D&C Black No. 4; Confirmation of Effective Date
Document Number: 2018-20288
Type: Rule
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is confirming the effective date of July 10, 2018, for the final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of June 7, 2018, and that amended the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of D&C Black No. 4 for coloring ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) non- absorbable sutures for use in general surgery.
Market Tests
Document Number: 2018-20287
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Postal Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission is proposing revisions to its rules governing market tests of experimental products. This document informs the public of the docket's initiation, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Access to Confidential Business Information by General Dynamics Information Technology
Document Number: 2018-20286
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
EPA has authorized its contractor, General Dynamics Information Technology of Fairfax, VA, to access information which has been submitted to EPA under all sections of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Some of the information may be claimed or determined to be Confidential Business Information (CBI).
Beauveria bassiana Strain PPRI 5339; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance
Document Number: 2018-20285
Type: Rule
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Beauveria bassiana strain PPRI 5339 in or on all food commodities when this pesticide chemical is used in accordance with label directions and good agricultural practices. BASF Corporation submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of Beauveria bassiana strain PPRI 5339 in or on all food commodities under FFDCA.
Delegation of Authority Payment of Rewards
Document Number: 2018-20284
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Department of State
Xcel Energy, Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant; Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation
Document Number: 2018-20283
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing an exemption in response to a request submitted by Xcel Energy on October 18, 2017, from meeting Technical Specification (TS) 1.2.5 of Attachment A of Certificate of Compliance (CoC) No. 1004, Amendment No. 10, which requires that all dry shielded canister (DSC) closure welds, except those subjected to full volumetric inspection, be dye penetrant tested in accordance with the requirements of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel (B&PV) Code Section III, Division 1, Article NB-5000. This exemption applies to five loaded Standardized NUHOMS[supreg] 61BTH, Dry Shielded Canisters (DSCs) 11 through 15, at the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant (MNGP) Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI).
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2018-20281
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2018-20280
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2018-20279
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2018-20278
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2018-20277
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
National Coal Council
Document Number: 2018-20276
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Department of Energy
This notice announces a virtual meeting of the National Coal Council (NCC) via WebEx. The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register.
Granting of Requests for Early Termination of the Waiting Period Under the Premerger Notification Rules
Document Number: 2018-20275
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Granting of Requests for Early Termination of the Waiting Period Under the Premerger Notification Rules
Document Number: 2018-20274
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Patriot Puck; Analysis To Aid Public Comment
Document Number: 2018-20272
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the complaint and the terms of the consent order embodied in the consent agreementthat would settle these allegations.
Sandpiper of California and PiperGear USA; Analysis To Aid Public Comment
Document Number: 2018-20271
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the complaint and the terms of the consent order embodied in the consent agreementthat would settle these allegations.
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
Document Number: 2018-20270
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
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 of 1995 (PRA), 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 Office of Management and Budget (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.
Meeting of the CDC/HRSA Advisory Committee on HIV, Viral Hepatitis and STD Prevention and Treatment
Document Number: 2018-20269
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/HRSA Advisory Committee on HIV, Viral Hepatitis and STD Prevention and Treatment (CHACHSPT) has scheduled a public meeting. Information about the CHACHSPT can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/maso/facm/ facmchachspt.html. An agenda may be requested by emailing CHACAdvisoryComm@hrsa.gov.
National Advisory Council on Migrant Health
Document Number: 2018-20268
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
The Secretary's National Advisory Council on Migrant Health (NACMH) has scheduled a public meeting. Information about NACMH and the agenda for this meeting can be found on the NACMH website at: https:// bphc.hrsa.gov/qualityimprovement/strategicpartnerships/nacmh/ index.html.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke; Notice of Closed Meetings
Document Number: 2018-20267
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 2018-20266
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; Notice of Closed Meetings
Document Number: 2018-20265
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences; Notice of Closed Meeting
Document Number: 2018-20264
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke; Notice of Closed Meetings
Document Number: 2018-20263
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings
Document Number: 2018-20262
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; Notice of Closed Meeting
Document Number: 2018-20261
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders; Notice of Closed Meetings
Document Number: 2018-20260
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
Iowa; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
Document Number: 2018-20258
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Iowa (FEMA-4386-DR), dated August 20, 2018, and related determinations.
Suspension of Community Eligibility
Document Number: 2018-20257
Type: Rule
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
This rule identifies communities where the sale of flood insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that are scheduled for suspension on the effective dates listed within this rule because of noncompliance with the floodplain management requirements of the program. If the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) receives documentation that the community has adopted the required floodplain management measures prior to the effective suspension date given in this rule, the suspension will not occur and a notice of this will be provided by publication in the Federal Register on a subsequent date. Also, information identifying the current participation status of a community can be obtained from FEMA's Community Status Book (CSB). The CSB is available at https:// www.fema.gov/national-flood-insurance-program-community-statu s-book.
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: 2018-20253
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority
Document Number: 2018-20252
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
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 of 1995 (PRA), 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 Office of Management and Budget (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.
Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority
Document Number: 2018-20251
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
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 of 1995 (PRA), 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 Office of Management and Budget (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.
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
Document Number: 2018-20250
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
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 of 1995 (PRA), 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 Office of Management and Budget (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.
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; “Other Flatfish” in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
Document Number: 2018-20249
Type: Rule
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NMFS is prohibiting retention of ``other flatfish'' in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary because the 2018 ``other flatfish'' initial total allowable catch (ITAC) in the BSAI has been reached.
Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations
Document Number: 2018-20248
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce public burden and maximize the utility of government information, invites the general public and other Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a proposed and/or continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites comment on a proposed information collection project titled Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), an annual state-based health survey that produces state-level information on health risk behaviors, health conditions, and preventive health practices that are associated with chronic diseases, infectious diseases, and injury.
Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations
Document Number: 2018-20247
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce public burden and maximize the utility of government information, invites the general public and other Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a proposed and/or continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites comment on a proposed information collection project titled Using Social Media for Recruitment in Cancer Prevention and Control Survey-Based Research (SMFR) project. The SMFR project aims to better understand how individuals at high-risk for cancer discuss risk and genetic testing with their families, while evaluating the feasibility of using social media to conduct survey-based cancer prevention and control research for survey recruitment.
Procedures To Consider Requests for Exclusion of Particular Products From the Additional Action Pursuant to Section 301: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation
Document Number: 2018-20246
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Office of the United States Trade Representative
In a notice published on August 16, 2018 (83 FR 40823), the U.S. Trade Representative (Trade Representative) determined to take an additional action in the Section 301 investigation of China's acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation. The August 16 notice also announced that the Trade Representative would establish a process by which U.S. stakeholders may request that particular products classified within a tariff subheading covered by the additional action be excluded from the additional duties. This notice sets out the specific procedures and criteria related to requests for product exclusions, and opens up a docket for the receipt of exclusion requests.
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
Document Number: 2018-20245
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
Document Number: 2018-20244
Type: Notice
Date: 2018-09-18
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
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