April 2, 2019 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Airworthiness Criteria: Glider Design Criteria for Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau Model ASK 21 B Glider
This notice announces the availability of and requests comments on the proposed design criteria for the Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau Model ASK 21 B glider. The administrator finds the proposed design criteria for the Model ASK 21 B acceptable.These final design criteria will be published in the Federal Register.
IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments
This amendment adopts miscellaneous amendments to the required IFR (instrument flight rules) altitudes and changeover points for certain Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes for which a minimum or maximum en route authorized IFR altitude is prescribed. This regulatory action is needed because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System. These changes are designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace under instrument conditions in the affected areas.
2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-1-propanesulfonic acid monosodium salt polymer with 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, C12-16 alkyl esters; Tolerance Exemption
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-1- propanesulfonic acid monosodium salt polymer with 2-propenoic acid, 2- methyl-, C12-16 alkyl esters; when used as an inert ingredient in a pesticide chemical formulation. Lamberti USA, Incorporated 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 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-1-propanesulfonic acid monosodium salt polymer with 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, C12-16 alkyl esters on food or feed commodities.
Safety Zone; Gastineau Channel, Juneau, AK
The Coast Guard is proposing to modify an existing safety zone for certain waters of the Gastineau Channel. This action is necessary to provide for safety of vessels anchoring on these navigable waters. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit vessels, other than large passenger vessels from anchoring within the safety zone without the express consent from the Captain of the Port, Southeast Alaska, or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking and are particularly interested in any potential impact to underwater cables in the Gastineau Channel affected by this proposed rulemaking.
Clarification of Export Reporting Requirements for Nuclear Facilities, Equipment, and Non-Nuclear Materials
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing Regulatory Issue Summary (RIS) 2019-01, ``Clarification of Export Reporting Requirements for Nuclear Facilities, Equipment, and Non- Nuclear Materials.'' This RIS is intended to clarify the reporting requirements for certain exports of nuclear facilities, equipment, and non-nuclear materials. The NRC's regulations state, in part, that licensees exporting nuclear facilities, equipment, and certain non- nuclear materials under a general or specific license during the previous quarter must submit reports by January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15 of each year on DOC/NRC Forms AP-M or AP 13, and associated forms. The RIS includes information relating to this reporting requirement and clarifies that the quarterly reporting requirement is in addition to, and not obviated by, the separate NRC annual reporting requirement in its regulations.
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Commercial Aggregated Large Coastal Shark and Hammerhead Shark Management Groups Retention Limit Adjustment
NMFS is adjusting the commercial aggregated large coastal shark (LCS) and hammerhead shark management group retention limit for directed shark limited access permit holders in the Atlantic region from 25 LCS other than sandbar sharks per vessel per trip to 3 LCS other than sandbar sharks per vessel per trip. NMFS is taking this action after considering the regulatory criteria regarding inseason adjustments to trip limits. The retention limit will remain at 3 LCS other than sandbar sharks per vessel per trip in the Atlantic region through the rest of the 2019 fishing season, unless NMFS announces another adjustment to the retention limit or a fishery closure with a separate notification in the Federal Register. This retention limit adjustment will affect anyone with a directed shark limited access permit fishing for LCS in the Atlantic region.
Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Proposed Procedures for Use in New or Revised Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedures for Consumer Products and Commercial/Industrial Equipment
On February 13, 2019, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking and request for comment regarding proposals to update and modernize the Department's current rulemaking methodology titled, ``Procedures, Interpretations, and Policies for Consideration of New or Revised Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Products'' (Process Rule). This notice announces a second public meeting, to be held on April 11, 2019, and an extension of the public comment period for submitting comments in response to the Process Rule. The comment period is extended from April 15, 2019, to May 6, 2019.
Appliance Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee: Notice of Public Meetings for the Variable Refrigerant Flow Multi-Split Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Working Group To Negotiate a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Test Procedures and Energy Conservation Standards
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) announces a public meeting for the variable refrigerant flow multi- split air conditioners and heat pumps (VRF multi-split systems) working group. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) requires that agencies publish notice of an advisory committee meeting in the Federal Register.
Partitioning, Disaggregation, and Leasing of Spectrum
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission explores how potential changes to partitioning, disaggregation, and leasing rules might close the digital divide and to increase spectrum access by small and rural carriers. The document also satisfies the requirement under the Making Opportunities for Broadband Investment and Limiting Excessive and Needless Obstacles to Wireless Act (MOBILE NOW Act),\1\ which requires that the Commission initiate a rulemaking to consider specific questions related to the partitioning or disaggregation of spectrum licenses and spectrum leasing as a potential means to increase availability of advanced telecommunications services in rural areas and spectrum access by small carriers.
Federal Milk Marketing Orders-Amending the Class I Skim Milk Price Formula; Correction
On March 11, 2019, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published a revision to the Class I skim milk price formula for milk pooled under the Federal milk marketing order (FMMO) as required by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. This document explains the May 1, 2019, effective date and makes two clarifying corrections to the final regulations.
Metrafenone; Pesticide Tolerances
This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of metrafenone in or on mushroom. BASF Corporation requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
Zoxamide; Pesticide Tolerances
This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of zoxamide in or on Pepper/Eggplant Subgroup 8-10B. Gowan Company requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans: New York Ozone Section 185
The Environmental Protection Agency is finalizing approval of the State of New York's Low Emissions Vehicle program as an alternative program to fulfill the Clean Air Act section 185 requirement for the New York portion of the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY- NJ-CT nonattainment area for the revoked 1979 1-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard. Clean Air Act section 185 requires fees to be paid by major sources located in ozone nonattainment areas classified as Severe or Extreme that have failed to attain the National Ambient Air Quality Standard by the required attainment date. The State of New York's Low Emissions Vehicle program is being approved as an alternate program because the reductions achieved by the program are at least equivalent to the reductions associated with the Clean Air Act section 185 fee program required for the New York portion of the NY-NJ- CT nonattainment area.
Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 42 NG and Model DA 42 M-NG airplanes. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The unsafe condition in the MCAI is insufficient clearance of the gust lock mounts on the pilot side rudder pedals. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Basic Health Program; Federal Funding Methodology for Program Years 2019 and 2020
This document proposes the methodology and data sources necessary to determine federal payment amounts to be made in program years 2019 and 2020 to states that elect to establish a Basic Health Program under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to offer health benefits coverage to low-income individuals otherwise eligible to purchase coverage through Affordable Insurance Exchanges. Prior to the final notice being published, Basic Health Program (BHP) payments will be made using the methodology described in the Final Administrative Order published on August 24, 2018. Payments for 2019 will be conformed to the finalized 2019 payment methodology through reconciliation.
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes
We are revising an earlier proposal for certain Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation (Gulfstream) Model G-IV and Model GIV-X airplanes. This action revises the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) by proposing to require a later revision of the service information to update the life limits and inspection requirements in the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the aircraft maintenance manual (AMM). We are proposing this airworthiness directive (AD) to address the unsafe condition on these products. Since these actions would impose an additional burden over those in the NPRM, we are reopening the comment period to allow the public the chance to comment on these changes.
Federal Employees Health Benefits Acquisition Regulations: Self Plus One and Contract Matrix Update
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing this proposed rule to update its regulations concerning ``self plus one'' and the contract matrix. OPM is updating the Federal Employees Health Benefits Acquisition Regulations (FEHBAR) to include a recently added enrollment type called ``self plus one'' to the carrier advertising instructions and also provides notice to interested stakeholders that we are updating and clarifying the contract clause matrix.
Revocation of the Test for Mycoplasma
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is proposing to amend the biologics regulations by removing the specified test for the presence of Mycoplasma for live virus vaccines and inactivated virus vaccines produced from in vitro living cell cultures. FDA is proposing this action because the existing test for Mycoplasma is restrictive in that it identifies only one test method in detail to be used even though other methods also may be appropriate. More sensitive and specific methods exist and are currently being practiced, and removal of the specific method to test for Mycoplasma provides flexibility for accommodating new and evolving technology and capabilities without diminishing public health protections. This action is part of FDA's implementation of Executive Orders 13771 and 13777. Under these Executive orders, FDA is comprehensively reviewing existing regulations to identify opportunities for repeal, replacement, or modification that will result in meaningful burden reduction, while allowing the Agency to achieve our public health mission and fulfill statutory obligations.
Removal of Certain Time of Inspection and Duties of Inspector Regulations for Biological Products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is issuing a final rule amending the general biologics regulations relating to time of inspection requirements and also removing duties of inspector requirements. FDA is taking this action to remove outdated requirements and accommodate new approaches, such as a risk-based inspection frequency for drug and device establishments, thereby providing flexibility without diminishing public health protections. This action is part of FDA's implementation of Executive Orders (E.O.s) 13771 and 13777. Under these E.O.s, FDA is comprehensively reviewing existing regulations to identify opportunities for repeal, replacement, or modification that will result in meaningful burden reduction, while allowing the Agency to achieve our public health mission and fulfill statutory obligations.
Implementing the Food and Drug Administration Food Safety Modernization Act; Technical Amendment
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is correcting with technical amendments two final rules that published in the Federal Register of September 17, 2015, and one final rule that published in the Federal Register of November 27, 2015. The final rules published with editorial and inadvertent errors. This document corrects those errors.
New Animal Drugs; Approval of New Animal Drug Applications; Changes of Sponsorship
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is amending the animal drug regulations to reflect application-related actions for new animal drug applications (NADAs) and abbreviated new animal drug applications (ANADAs) during October, November, and December 2018. FDA is informing the public of the availability of summaries of the basis of approval and of environmental review documents, where applicable. The animal drug regulations are also being amended to make technical amendments to improve the readability of the regulations.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus Helicopters) Model MBB-BK 117 A-1, MBB-BK 117A-3, MBB-BK 117 A-4, MBB-BK 117 B-1, MBB-BK 117 B-2, MBB-BK 117 C-1, and MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters. This AD requires repetitive inspections of the tail rotor (T/R) gearbox housing. This AD was prompted by a report that a crack was found in a T/R gearbox housing. The actions of this AD are intended to correct an unsafe condition on these products.
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTC) Model 429 helicopters. This AD requires inspecting each main rotor pitch link rod end bearing assembly (bearing) for wear and play. This AD was prompted by reports of worn bearings. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent an unsafe condition on these products.
Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Spiny Lobster Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic; Amendment 13
The Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils (Councils) have submitted Amendment 13 to the Fishery Management Plan for Spiny Lobster in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic (FMP), for review, approval, and implementation by NMFS. Amendment 13 would modify the applicable Federal regulations for the harvest of spiny lobster in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off Florida to be compatible with Florida regulations, and would re- establish a procedure for an enhanced cooperative management with Florida. The purpose of Amendment 13 is to more effectively manage and enforce the harvest of spiny lobster.
Modernizing Ignitable Liquids Determinations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is proposing to update the regulations for the identification of ignitable hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and to modernize the RCRA test methods that currently require the use of mercury thermometers. These proposed revisions would provide greater clarity to hazardous waste identification, provide flexibility in testing requirements, improve environmental compliance, and, thereby, enhance protection of human health and the environment.
Content and Format of Substantial Equivalence Reports; Food and Drug Administration Actions on Substantial Equivalence Reports
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a proposed rule to establish requirements for the content and format of reports intended to establish the substantial equivalence of a tobacco product (SE Reports). The proposed rule would establish the information an SE Report must include so that FDA may make a substantial equivalence determination. In addition, the proposed rule would establish the general procedures FDA intends to follow when evaluating SE Reports, including procedures that would address communications with the applicant and the confidentiality of data in an SE Report. The proposed rule is intended to provide more clarity to applicants and support efficient and predictable reviews of SE Reports.
FAST Act Modernization and Simplification of Regulation S-K
We are adopting amendments to modernize and simplify certain disclosure requirements in Regulation S-K, and related rules and forms, in a manner that reduces the costs and burdens on registrants while continuing to provide all material information to investors. The amendments are also intended to improve the readability and navigability of disclosure documents and discourage repetition and disclosure of immaterial information. To provide for a consistent set of rules to govern incorporating information by reference and hyperlinking, we are also adopting parallel amendments to several rules and forms applicable to investment companies and investment advisers, including amendments that would require certain investment company filings to be submitted in HyperText Markup Language format.
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; Amendment To Control of Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds From Consumer Products
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a revision to the State of Maryland's state implementation plan (SIP). The State of Maryland's SIP revision pertains to Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 26.11.32Control of Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from Consumer Products. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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