March 13, 2020 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In addition, the FIRM and FIS report, once effective, will be used by insurance agents and others to calculate appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and the contents of those buildings.

This notice lists communities where the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard determinations), as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports, prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for each community, is appropriate because of new scientific or technical data. The FIRM, and where applicable, portions of the FIS report, have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Federal Regulations. The LOMR will be used by insurance agents and others to calculate appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and the contents of those buildings. For rating purposes, the currently effective community number is shown in the table below and must be used for all new policies and renewals.

The invention listed below is owned by an agency of the U.S. Government and is available for licensing to achieve expeditious commercialization of results of federally-funded research and development. Foreign patent applications are filed on selected inventions to extend market coverage for companies and may also be available for licensing.

The New England Fishery Management Council's is convening its Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) via webinar to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate.

As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) requests comments on a proposed request for extension of approval of a collection of information from manufacturers and importers of clothing, textiles and related materials intended for use in clothing under the Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles and the Standard for the Flammability of Vinyl Plastic Film. These regulations establish requirements for testing and recordkeeping for manufacturers and importers who furnish guaranties for products subject to these standards. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) previously approved the collection of information under control number 3041-0024. OMB's most recent extension of approval will expire on June 30, 2020. The CPSC will consider all comments received in response to this notice before requesting an extension of approval of this collection of information from OMB.

EPA is extending the comment period for a notice issued in the Federal Register of January 27, 2020, announcing the availability of the preliminary lists of manufacturers (including importers) of 20 chemical substances that have been designated as a High-Priority Substance for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and for which fees will be charged. This document extends the comment period and window for self-identification by an additional 60- days, from March 27, 2020 to May 27, 2020.

NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by American Fisheries Act (AFA) trawl catcher/processors in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the A-season limit of the Pacific cod total allowable catch specified for AFA trawl catcher/processors in the BSAI.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) announces a forthcoming public advisory committee meeting of the Circulatory System Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee. The general function of the committee is to provide advice and recommendations to the Agency on FDA's regulatory issues. The meeting will be open to the public.

NMFS announces the re-opening of the commercial longline component for golden tilefish in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the South Atlantic through this temporary rule. The most recent commercial longline landings data for golden tilefish indicate the commercial longline annual catch limit (ACL) for the 2020 fishing year has not yet been reached. Therefore, NMFS re-opens the commercial longline component for golden tilefish in the South Atlantic EEZ for 9 days to allow the commercial longline ACL to be caught while minimizing the risk of the commercial ACL being exceeded.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is announcing a public meeting to solicit comments and suggestions from stakeholders on issues facing the agency in the administration of the whistleblower laws it enforces.

The FAA is considering a request from Ardmore Development Authority to change approximately 5 acres, located at 615 Grumman Street, in the Southwest quadrant of the airport from aeronautical use to non-aeronautical use and to authorize the conversion of the airport property.

Notice is hereby given of the cancellation of the open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Tax Taxpayer Communications Committee scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. and Friday, March 27, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time, which was originally published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2020, (Volume 85, Number 46, Page 13707).

Notice is hereby given of the cancellation of the open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Tax Special Projects Committee scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. and Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time, which was originally published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2020, (Volume 85, Number 46, Page 13705).

Notice is hereby given of the cancellation of the open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Tax Special Projects Committee scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. and Friday, March 27, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time, which was originally published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2020, (Volume 85, Number 46, Page 13706).

The Commission is establishing a docket to solicit comments for the purpose of developing its views on whether certain proposals for the upcoming UPU Congress are consistent with the standards and criteria for modern rate regulation established by the Commission under applicable sections of the United States Code. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have received applications for permits to conduct activities intended to enhance the propagation or survival of endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. We invite the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies to comment on these applications. Before issuing any of the requested permits, we will take into consideration any information that we receive during the public comment period.

The National Park Service (NPS) is hereby giving notice that the Cold War Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a meeting via teleconference. The meeting is open to the public.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is announcing the availability of a revised final guidance entitled ``Biological Product Deviation Reporting for Blood and Plasma Establishments; Guidance for Industry.'' The final guidance document provides blood and plasma establishments with revised recommendations related to biological product deviation (BPD) reporting. The guidance is intended to assist blood and plasma establishments in determining when a report is required, who submits the report, what information to submit in the report, the timeframe for reporting, and how to submit the report. The revised guidance explains that we do not consider post donation information (PDI) events to require BPD reports. The revised guidance also contains other technical updates and editorial revisions to improve clarity and provide a more streamlined document. For the purposes of this guidance, ``blood and plasma establishment'' includes licensed manufacturers of blood and blood components, including Source Plasma, unlicensed registered blood establishments, and transfusion services. The guidance announced in this notice supersedes the document entitled ``Guidance for Industry: Biological Product Deviation Reporting for Blood and Plasma Establishments,'' dated October 2006.

This notice announces the Department of the Interior's (Department) proposal to revise the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing procedures for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at Chapter 11 of Part 516 of the Departmental Manual (DM) with a proposed new categorical exclusion (CX).