Request for Comments on Future Extensions of Temporary General License (TGL), 14428-14429 [2020-05194]

Download as PDF 14428 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 49 / Thursday, March 12, 2020 / Proposed Rules Availability of NPRMs An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the internet at https://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents can also be accessed through the FAA’s web page at https:// www.faa.gov/air-traffic/publications/ airspace-amendments/. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office (see the ADDRESSES section for the address and phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at the Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Organization, Central Service Center, Operations Support Group, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference This document proposes to amend FAA Order 7400.11D, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019, and effective September 15, 2019. FAA Order 7400.11D is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11D lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points. The Proposal The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by establishing Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Dean Griffin Memorial Airport, Wiggins, MS. This action would enhance safety and the management of IFR operations at the airport. Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.11D, dated August 8, 2019, and effective September 15, 2019, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is published yearly and effective on September 15. Regulatory Notices and Analyses The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:08 Mar 11, 2020 Jkt 250001 keep them operationally current, is noncontroversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this proposed rule, when promulgated, would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Environmental Review This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final regulatory action. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows: PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. § 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11D, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 8, 2019, and effective September 15, 2019, is amended as follows: ■ Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * * ASO MS E5 Wiggins, MS [New] Dean Griffin Memorial Airport, MS (Lat. 30°54′35″ N, long. 089°09′41″ W) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.6-mile radius of Dean Griffin Memorial Airport, excluding that airspace within Desoto 1 and Desoto 2 MOAs, when active. PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 5, 2020. Wayne Eckenrode, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. [FR Doc. 2020–05021 Filed 3–11–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security 15 CFR Part 744 [Docket No. 200310–0073] RIN 0694–ZA02 Request for Comments on Future Extensions of Temporary General License (TGL) Bureau of Industry and Security, Commerce. ACTION: Notification of inquiry. AGENCY: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is requesting comments on future extensions of a temporary general license under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). BIS is requesting these comments to assist the U.S. Government in evaluating whether the temporary general license should continue to be extended, to evaluate whether any other changes may be warranted to the temporary general license, and to identify any alternative authorization or other regulatory provisions that may more effectively address what is being authorized under the temporary general license. DATES: Submit comments on or before March 25, 2020. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number BIS 2020– 0001 or RIN 0694–ZA02, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. All filers using the portal should use the name of the person or entity submitting comments as the name of their files, in accordance with the instructions below. Anyone submitting business confidential information should clearly identify the business confidential portion at the time of submission, file a statement justifying nondisclosure and referencing the specific legal authority claimed, and provide a non-confidential version of the submission. For comments submitted electronically containing business confidential information, the file name of the business confidential version should begin with the characters ‘‘BC.’’ Any page containing business SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12MRP1.SGM 12MRP1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 49 / Thursday, March 12, 2020 / Proposed Rules khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS confidential information must be clearly marked ‘‘BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL’’ on the top of that page. The corresponding non-confidential version of those comments must be clearly marked ‘‘PUBLIC.’’ The file name of the non-confidential version should begin with the character ‘‘P.’’ The ‘‘BC’’ and ‘‘P’’ should be followed by the name of the person or entity submitting the comments or rebuttal comments. All filers should name their files using the name of the person or entity submitting the comments. Any submissions with file names that do not begin with a ‘‘BC’’ or ‘‘P’’ will be assumed to be public and will be made publicly available through https://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Director, Regulatory Policy Division, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce, by phone at (202) 482–2440 or email at rpd2@ bis.doc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background As published on May 22, 2019 (84 FR 23468), extended and amended through a final rule published on August 21, 2019 (84 FR 43487), and as currently extended through a final rule published on February 18, 2020 (85 FR 8722) Commerce has authorized the temporary general license (TGL) to Huawei Technologies and 114 of its non-US affiliates on the Entity List. This extension authorizes support of existing networks and equipment as well as the support of existing mobile services. Exporters, reexporters, and transferors are required to maintain certifications and other records, to be made available when requested by BIS, regarding their use of the temporary general license. This TGL in Supplement No. 7 to part 744 of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) is limited to authorizing transactions to one or more of the activities described in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of the TGL, destined to Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei) or any of its affiliates listed on the Entity List. As published on May 22, 2019 (84 FR 22961), and as revised and clarified by a final rule published on August 21, 2019 (84 FR 43493), any exports, reexports, or in-country transfers of items subject to the EAR to any of the listed Huawei entities as of the effective date they were added to the Entity List continue to require a license, with the exception of transactions explicitly authorized by the temporary general license and eligible for export, reexport, or transfer (in-country) prior to May 16, 2019 without a license or under a VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:08 Mar 11, 2020 Jkt 250001 license exception. License applications will continue to be reviewed under a presumption of denial, as stated in the Entity List entries for the listed Huawei entities. No persons are relieved of other obligations under the EAR, including but not limited to licensing requirements to the People’s Republic of China (PRC or China) or other destinations and the requirements of part 744 of the EAR. The temporary general license also does not authorize any activities or transactions involving Country Group E countries (i.e., Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria) or nationals. Request for Comments on Future Extensions of Validity BIS welcomes comments from the public on the impact on companies, organizations, individuals, and other impacted entities in the following areas. 1. What would be the impact on your company or organization if the temporary general license is not extended? 2. Given the TGL was implemented to prevent the interruption of existing network communication systems and equipment, as set forth in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of the TGL, and allow time for companies and persons to shift to other sources of equipment, software and technology (i.e., those not produced by Huawei or one of its listed affiliates), what would be required for your organization or industry to achieve such an end-state? For your industry or organization how long would it take until the authorization(s) in the temporary general license would no longer be required? What are costs associated with this shift and are there issues where the prohibited equipment, software and technology are prevalent and alternative solutions may not be available? Are there specific use cases where cessation of use is not feasible? 3. If the TGL is extended, what potential revisions should BIS consider to enhance effectiveness for both covered transactions and transactions outside of the scope of the temporary general license? 4. What potential alternatives to either extending the TGL or allowing it to expire will facilitate compliance with the supplemental requirements of the Entity List entries for Huawei and its listed affiliates while reducing complexity for implementation purposes? 5. There may be further costs associated with the current extension or non-extension of the current TGL (e.g., lost business opportunities)—what are PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 14429 they and what additional guidance should BIS consider? Instructions for the submission of comments, including comments that contain business confidential information, are found in the ADDRESSES section of this notice. Dated: March 10, 2020. Richard E. Ashooh, Assistant Secretary for Export Administration. [FR Doc. 2020–05194 Filed 3–10–20; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 3510–33–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 38 CFR Part 17 RIN 2900–AP39 Adaptive Equipment Allowance Department of Veterans Affairs. Proposed rule. AGENCY: ACTION: This document proposes to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations governing the provision of a monetary allowance to certain veterans and eligible members of the Armed Forces who require adaptive equipment to operate an automobile or other conveyance. This proposed rule would establish in regulation a VA Adaptive Equipment Schedule for Automobiles and Other Conveyances to calculate the amount of the monetary allowance for adaptive equipment (AE) based on industry standards and our experience administering this program. This rulemaking addresses reimbursement to eligible persons who have paid for AE and payments made by VA directly to registered AE providers, but not the eligibility requirements to receive adaptive equipment. DATES: Comments must be received by VA on or before May 11, 2020. ADDRESSES: Written comments may be submitted through https:// www.Regulations.gov; by mail or handdelivery to: Director, Office of Regulation Policy and Management (00REG), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Room 1064, Washington, DC 20420; or by fax to (202) 273–9026. (This is not a toll-free telephone number.) Comments should indicate that they are submitted in response to ‘‘RIN 2900–AP39, Adaptive Equipment Allowance.’’ Copies of comments received will be available for public inspection in the Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Room 1064, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). Please SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12MRP1.SGM 12MRP1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 49 (Thursday, March 12, 2020)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 14428-14429]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-05194]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of Industry and Security

15 CFR Part 744

[Docket No. 200310-0073]
RIN 0694-ZA02


Request for Comments on Future Extensions of Temporary General 
License (TGL)

AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and Security, Commerce.

ACTION: Notification of inquiry.

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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is requesting 
comments on future extensions of a temporary general license under the 
Export Administration Regulations (EAR). BIS is requesting these 
comments to assist the U.S. Government in evaluating whether the 
temporary general license should continue to be extended, to evaluate 
whether any other changes may be warranted to the temporary general 
license, and to identify any alternative authorization or other 
regulatory provisions that may more effectively address what is being 
authorized under the temporary general license.

DATES: Submit comments on or before March 25, 2020.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number BIS 
2020-0001 or RIN 0694-ZA02, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal: 
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting 
comments.
    All filers using the portal should use the name of the person or 
entity submitting comments as the name of their files, in accordance 
with the instructions below. Anyone submitting business confidential 
information should clearly identify the business confidential portion 
at the time of submission, file a statement justifying nondisclosure 
and referencing the specific legal authority claimed, and provide a 
non-confidential version of the submission.
    For comments submitted electronically containing business 
confidential information, the file name of the business confidential 
version should begin with the characters ``BC.'' Any page containing 
business

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confidential information must be clearly marked ``BUSINESS 
CONFIDENTIAL'' on the top of that page. The corresponding non-
confidential version of those comments must be clearly marked 
``PUBLIC.'' The file name of the non-confidential version should begin 
with the character ``P.'' The ``BC'' and ``P'' should be followed by 
the name of the person or entity submitting the comments or rebuttal 
comments. All filers should name their files using the name of the 
person or entity submitting the comments. Any submissions with file 
names that do not begin with a ``BC'' or ``P'' will be assumed to be 
public and will be made publicly available through https://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Director, Regulatory Policy Division, 
Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce, by phone at 
(202) 482-2440 or email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    As published on May 22, 2019 (84 FR 23468), extended and amended 
through a final rule published on August 21, 2019 (84 FR 43487), and as 
currently extended through a final rule published on February 18, 2020 
(85 FR 8722) Commerce has authorized the temporary general license 
(TGL) to Huawei Technologies and 114 of its non-US affiliates on the 
Entity List. This extension authorizes support of existing networks and 
equipment as well as the support of existing mobile services. 
Exporters, reexporters, and transferors are required to maintain 
certifications and other records, to be made available when requested 
by BIS, regarding their use of the temporary general license. This TGL 
in Supplement No. 7 to part 744 of the Export Administration 
Regulations (EAR) is limited to authorizing transactions to one or more 
of the activities described in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of the 
TGL, destined to Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei) or any of its 
affiliates listed on the Entity List.
    As published on May 22, 2019 (84 FR 22961), and as revised and 
clarified by a final rule published on August 21, 2019 (84 FR 43493), 
any exports, reexports, or in-country transfers of items subject to the 
EAR to any of the listed Huawei entities as of the effective date they 
were added to the Entity List continue to require a license, with the 
exception of transactions explicitly authorized by the temporary 
general license and eligible for export, reexport, or transfer (in-
country) prior to May 16, 2019 without a license or under a license 
exception. License applications will continue to be reviewed under a 
presumption of denial, as stated in the Entity List entries for the 
listed Huawei entities.
    No persons are relieved of other obligations under the EAR, 
including but not limited to licensing requirements to the People's 
Republic of China (PRC or China) or other destinations and the 
requirements of part 744 of the EAR. The temporary general license also 
does not authorize any activities or transactions involving Country 
Group E countries (i.e., Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria) or 
nationals.

Request for Comments on Future Extensions of Validity

    BIS welcomes comments from the public on the impact on companies, 
organizations, individuals, and other impacted entities in the 
following areas.
    1. What would be the impact on your company or organization if the 
temporary general license is not extended?
    2. Given the TGL was implemented to prevent the interruption of 
existing network communication systems and equipment, as set forth in 
paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of the TGL, and allow time for companies 
and persons to shift to other sources of equipment, software and 
technology (i.e., those not produced by Huawei or one of its listed 
affiliates), what would be required for your organization or industry 
to achieve such an end-state? For your industry or organization how 
long would it take until the authorization(s) in the temporary general 
license would no longer be required? What are costs associated with 
this shift and are there issues where the prohibited equipment, 
software and technology are prevalent and alternative solutions may not 
be available? Are there specific use cases where cessation of use is 
not feasible?
    3. If the TGL is extended, what potential revisions should BIS 
consider to enhance effectiveness for both covered transactions and 
transactions outside of the scope of the temporary general license?
    4. What potential alternatives to either extending the TGL or 
allowing it to expire will facilitate compliance with the supplemental 
requirements of the Entity List entries for Huawei and its listed 
affiliates while reducing complexity for implementation purposes?
    5. There may be further costs associated with the current extension 
or non-extension of the current TGL (e.g., lost business 
opportunities)--what are they and what additional guidance should BIS 
consider?
    Instructions for the submission of comments, including comments 
that contain business confidential information, are found in the 
Addresses section of this notice.

    Dated: March 10, 2020.
Richard E. Ashooh,
Assistant Secretary for Export Administration.
[FR Doc. 2020-05194 Filed 3-10-20; 4:15 pm]
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