2019 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. 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 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 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.

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.

The Office of Fossil Energy (FE) of the Department of Energy gives notice that during September 2019, it issued orders granting authority to import and export natural gas, to import and export liquefied natural gas (LNG), to import and export compressed natural gas (CNG), and vacating authorization. These orders are summarized in the attached appendix and may be found on the FE website at https:// www.energy.gov/fe/listing-doefe-authorizationsorders-issued-2 019. They are also available for inspection and copying in the U.S. Department of Energy (FE-34), Division of Natural Gas Regulation, Office of Regulation, Analysis, and Engagement, Office of Fossil Energy, Docket Room 3E-033, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586-9478. The Docket Room is open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) invites comment on a proposal to extend for three years, with revision, the Intermittent Survey of Businesses (FR 1374; OMB No. 7100-0302).

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued Revision 3 to NUREG-1556, Volume 9, ``Consolidated Guidance About Materials Licenses: Program-Specific Guidance About Medical Use Licenses.'' NUREG-1556 Volume 9 has been revised to include information on updated regulatory requirements, safety culture, security of radioactive materials, protection of sensitive information, and changes in regulatory policies and practices consistent with current regulations. This volume is intended for use by applicants, licensees, and the NRC staff.

This notice announces a meeting of the SOCAC.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry entitled ``Postmarketing Studies and Clinical TrialsImplementation of Section 505(o)(3) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.'' This draft guidance revises the guidance for industry of the same name issued April 1, 2011. The draft guidance is being revised to describe the multiple factors that FDA considers, before requiring a postmarketing study or clinical trial for the purposes described in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), when determining the sufficiency of the reports under the FD&C Act and the active postmarket risk identification and analysis (ARIA) system available under the FD&C Act to meet these purposes. The draft guidance is also being revised to reflect certain provisions enacted under the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act as they relate to postmarketing studies and clinical trials.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is withdrawing approval of a new drug application (NDA) for LO MINASTRIN FE (ethinyl estradiol tablets, 0.01 milligrams (mg); ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone acetate tablets, 0.01 mg/1mg; and ferrous fumarate tablets, 75 mg), held by Allergan Pharmaceuticals International, LTD, c/o Allergan Sales, LLC, 5 Giralda Farms, Madison, NJ 07940 (Allergan). Allergan notified the Agency in writing that the drug product was no longer marketed and requested that the approval of the application be withdrawn.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is classifying the orthopedic surgical instrumentation designed for osteochondral implants with press-fit fixation into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for the orthopedic surgical instrumentation designed for osteochondral implants with press-fit fixation's classification. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II (special controls) will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices, in part by reducing regulatory burdens.

In February 2017, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published an update to the consumer product safety standard for toddler beds. The standard incorporated by reference the applicable ASTM voluntary standard. ASTM has since published two revised versions of the voluntary standard for toddler beds. We are publishing this direct final rule revising the CPSC's mandatory standard for toddler beds to incorporate by reference, the most recent version of the applicable ASTM standard.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Operations Mining Under a Body of Water,'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for continued use, without change, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announces that OMB extended approval for information collection requirements found in OSHA's standards and regulations outlined in this notice. OSHA sought approval of these requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), and, as required by that Act, is announcing the approval numbers and expiration dates for these requirements and regulations.

Comporting with Executive Order 13563, ``Improving Regulations and Regulatory Review,'' and consistent with Executive Order 13777, ``Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda,'' OSHA removed or revised outdated, duplicative, unnecessary, and inconsistent requirements in safety and health standards. Standards Improvement ProjectPhase IV (SIP-IV) was published May 14, 2019 (84 FR 21416, Docket Number OSHA- 2012-0007). This final rule reduces regulatory burden while maintaining or enhancing worker safety and health, and improving privacy protections. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announces an OMB extension of approval for a number of information collection requirements found in the final rule. OSHA sought approval of these requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), and, as required by that Act, is announcing the approval numbers and expiration dates for these requirements.

The Committee is proposing to add products to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-200, -200F, and -300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.