April 6, 2020 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Reader Aids
Document Number: FR-2020-04-06-ReaderAids
Type: Reader Aids
Date: 2020-04-06
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Somalia
Document Number: 2020-07373
Type: Administrative Order
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Executive Office of the President
Second Chance Month, 2020
Document Number: 2020-07309
Type: Proclamation
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Executive Office of the President
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, 2020
Document Number: 2020-07308
Type: Proclamation
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Executive Office of the President
National Donate Life Month, 2020
Document Number: 2020-07305
Type: Proclamation
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Executive Office of the President
National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2020
Document Number: 2020-07303
Type: Proclamation
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Executive Office of the President
Cancer Control Month, 2020
Document Number: 2020-07299
Type: Proclamation
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Executive Office of the President
Sunshine Act Meetings
Document Number: 2020-07260
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Meetings
Document Number: 2020-07259
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Paid Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Document Number: 2020-07237
Type: Rule
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Wage and Hour Division, Employment Standards Administration, Department of Labor
The Secretary of Labor (``Secretary'') is promulgating temporary regulations to implement public health emergency leave under Title I of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and emergency paid sick leave to assist working families facing public health emergencies arising out of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) global pandemic. The leave is created by a time-limited statutory authority established under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Public Law 116-127 (FFCRA), and is set to expire on December 31, 2020. The FFCRA and this temporary rule do not affect the FMLA after December 31, 2020.
Sunshine Act Meetings
Document Number: 2020-07206
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Department of Defense Military Family Readiness Council; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting; Cancellation
Document Number: 2020-07176
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary
On March 6, 2020, the DoD published a notice that announced the next meeting of the Department of Defense Military Family Readiness Council, which was to take place on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. DoD is publishing this notice to announce that this federal advisory committee meeting has been cancelled and will be re- scheduled at a later date.
Assessing the Resource Needs of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act and Biosimilar User Fee Act; Publication of Report; Request for Comments
Document Number: 2020-07175
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the publication of a report providing options and recommendations for a new methodology to accurately assess changes in the resource and capacity needs of the human drug and biosimilar biologic review programs. FDA, in both the Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2017 (PDUFA VI) and Biosimilar User Fee Amendments of 2017 (BsUFA II) committed to obtaining this report through a contract with an independent accounting or consulting firm and publishing it before September 30, 2020. This was also codified in the respective authorizing statutory language. FDA is announcing publication of this report and the opening of a docket to receive public comment on this report. Per the respective statutory sections, after review of this report and receipt and review of public comment thereon, FDA will establish a capacity planning methodology for adjusting the annual fee revenue amounts for the PDUFA and BsUFA programs.
Iowa Traction Railway Company-Discontinuance of Service Exemption-in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Document Number: 2020-07174
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Surface Transportation Board, Department of Transportation
Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods; Extension of Comment Period
Document Number: 2020-07171
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is extending for a second time the comment period for the proposed rule, and for the information collection related to the proposed rule, entitled ``Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods'' that appeared in the Federal Register of November 4, 2019. We are taking this action in response to a request from several food industry associations to extend open comment periods while their members focus on continuity of critical infrastructure operations due to the recent COVID-19 public health declaration. We also are taking this action to keep the comment period for the information collection provisions associated with the rule consistent with the comment period for the proposed rule.
Federal-Mogul Motorparts LLC; Analysis to Aid Public Comment
Document Number: 2020-07170
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
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.
Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company
Document Number: 2020-07169
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Initial Suitability Request-ATF 3252.4
Document Number: 2020-07162
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Application for Alternate Means of Identification of Firearm(s) (Marking Variance)-ATF Form 3311.4
Document Number: 2020-07161
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Request for ATF Background Investigation Information-ATF Form 8620.65
Document Number: 2020-07160
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2020-07158
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering
Document Number: 2020-07156
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) within the National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to request renewal of the Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering (OMB Control Number 3145- 0062). In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, NSF is providing opportunity for public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public comments, NSF will prepare the submission requesting that OMB approve clearance of this collection for three years.
State Energy Advisory Board
Document Number: 2020-07155
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Department of Energy
This notice announces a Virtual Meeting of the State Energy Advisory Board (STEAB). The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.
Boulder Canyon Project
Document Number: 2020-07154
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Department of Energy, Western Area Power Administration
Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) is proposing an adjustment to the base charge and rates for fiscal year (FY) 2021 Boulder Canyon Project (BCP) electric service under Rate Schedule BCP- F10. The proposal would reduce the base charge 1.2 percent from $66.4 million in FY 2020 to $65.6 million for FY 2021. The reduction is primarily the result of an increase in prior year carryover funds and non-power revenue projections for the Hoover Dam visitor center. The proposed base charge and rates would go into effect on October 1, 2020, and remain in effect through September 30, 2021. Publication of this Federal Register notice will initiate the public process.
Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of Authority
Document Number: 2020-07153
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Partial Rescission of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2018-2019
Document Number: 2020-07152
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
The Department of Commerce (Commerce) is partially rescinding the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain hot- rolled steel flat products (hot-rolled steel) from the Republic of Korea (Korea) for the period October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019.
Certain Steel Nails From Taiwan: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Preliminary Determination of No Shipments; 2018-2019
Document Number: 2020-07151
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
The Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that certain steel nails from Taiwan were sold in the United States at less than normal value during the period of review (POR), July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.
Small Diameter Graphite Electrodes From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order
Document Number: 2020-07150
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
As a result of the determinations by the Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on small diameter graphite electrodes (SDGEs) from the People's Republic of China (China) would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing a notice of continuation of the AD order.
Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Five-Year Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order
Document Number: 2020-07149
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
As a result of this sunset review, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod (wire rod) from the People's Republic of China (China) would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the levels indicated in the ``Final Results of Review'' section of this notice.
Lightweight Thermal Paper From the People's Republic of China: Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review: 2018
Document Number: 2020-07148
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
The Department of Commerce (Commerce) is rescinding the administrative review of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on certain lightweight thermal paper (thermal paper) from the People's Republic of China (China) for the period of review (POR) January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, based on the timely withdrawal of the requests for review.
Meeting of the Council on Graduate Medical Education
Document Number: 2020-07147
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
The Council on Graduate Medical Education (COGME) meeting previously announced as in-person and webinar/conference call on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, and Wednesday, April 29, 2020, has changed its format, date, and time. The meeting will now be a one-day webinar and conference call only on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, from 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The webinar link, conference dial-in number, meeting materials, and agenda will be available on the COGME website: https:// www.hrsa.gov/advisory-committees/graduate-medical-edu/meeting s/ index.html.
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Beef and Ovine Meat From Uruguay and Beef From Argentina and Brazil
Document Number: 2020-07146
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request a revision to and extension of approval of an information collection associated with regulations for the importation of beef and ovine meat from Uruguay and beef from Argentina and Brazil.
Buy America Waiver Notification
Document Number: 2020-07145
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice provides information regarding FHWA's finding that it is appropriate to grant a Buy America waiver to the Inter-Island Ferry Authority (IFA) of Alaska for procurement of foreign iron and steel components for refurbishment of two ferry vessels, specifically including (i) two sets of reduction gear replacement parts, one for the M/V Stikine ferry and the other for the M/V Prince of Wales ferry; and (ii) one set of pitch control units for the M/V Prince of Wales ferry.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
Document Number: 2020-07140
Type: Rule
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L2 and EC225LP helicopters. This AD requires determining the accumulated hours time-in-service (TIS) of certain part-numbered main gearbox (MGB) suspension bar attachment bolts and fittings, applying a life limit add-on factor, and inspecting the torque of certain MGB suspension bar attachment nuts. This AD was prompted by a report of torque loss on an MGB suspension bar bolt. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
Document Number: 2020-07138
Type: Rule
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, and AS332L1 helicopters. This AD requires determining the accumulated hours time- in-service (TIS) of certain part-numbered main gearbox (MGB) suspension bar attachment fittings (fittings) and bolts, and establishes new life limits. This AD was prompted by the outcome of tests and analyses performed by Airbus Helicopters. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products.
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Five-Year Records Retention Requirement for Export Transactions and Boycott Actions
Document Number: 2020-07136
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security
The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Pesticide Reregistration Performance Measures and Goals; Annual Progress Report; Notice of Availability
Document Number: 2020-07135
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
This notice announces the availability of EPA's progress report in meeting its performance measures and goals for pesticide reregistration during fiscal year 2017. This progress report also presents the total number of products registered under the ``fast- track'' provisions of the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings
Document Number: 2020-07134
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold meetings of its Archipelagic Plan Team (APT) and the Data Collection Subpanel (DCSP) of the Fishery Data Collection and Research CommitteeTechnical Committee (FDCRC-TC) by web conference to discuss fishery management issues and develop recommendations for future management of fisheries in the Western Pacific Region.
Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
Document Number: 2020-07133
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The Groundfish and Coastal Pelagic Species (CPS) Subcommittees of the Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Pacific Council's) Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will hold a meeting to review proposed revisions to the Terms of Reference for the Groundfish and Coastal Pelagic Species Stock Assessment Review Process for 2021 and 2022. The meeting is open to the public.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; Notice of Closed Meetings
Document Number: 2020-07132
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
National Institute on Aging; Notice of Closed Meeting
Document Number: 2020-07131
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
National Institute on Aging; Notice of Closed Meetings
Document Number: 2020-07130
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
National Institute on Aging; Notice of Closed Meetings
Document Number: 2020-07129
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases; Notice of Closed Meeting
Document Number: 2020-07128
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Utah
Document Number: 2020-07127
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA, on behalf of UDOT, is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by UDOT that are final Federal agency actions. The final agency actions relate to a proposed highway project, improvements to Interstate 15 (I-15), at milepost (MP) 11 in Washington City, Washington County, State of Utah. Those actions grant licenses, permits and/or approvals for the project. The UDOT's Record of Decision (ROD) provides details on the Selected Alternative for the proposed improvements.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Information Collection Renewal; Submission for OMB Review; Retail Foreign Exchange Transactions
Document Number: 2020-07125
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
The OCC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the renewal of an information collection as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The OCC is soliciting comment concerning renewal of an information collection titled, ``Retail Foreign Exchange Transactions,'' which is currently an approved collection. The OCC also is giving notice that it has sent the collection to OMB for review.
New Postal Products
Document Number: 2020-07124
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Postal Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission's consideration concerning negotiated service agreements. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
Document Number: 2020-07123
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for seven individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers have ``no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV.'' The exemptions enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing
Document Number: 2020-07122
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 27 individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable these hard of hearing and deaf individuals to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
Document Number: 2020-07121
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-04-06
Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for four individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers have ``no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV.'' The exemptions enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
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