December 18, 2020 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Reader Aids
Document Number: FR-2020-12-18-ReaderAids
Type: Reader Aids
Date: 2020-12-18
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Serious Human Rights Abuse and Corruption
Document Number: 2020-28154
Type: Administrative Order
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Executive Office of the President
Sunshine Act Meetings
Document Number: 2020-28135
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Agencies and Commissions
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP); Correction
Document Number: 2020-28090
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Certain Electric Shavers and Components and Accessories Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting a Motion for Benepuri LLC To Intervene and To Terminate Respondent Rayenbarny Inc. for Good Cause
Document Number: 2020-28038
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (``Commission'') has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 4) of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ''), granting a motion by Benepuri LLC of Menands, New York (``Benepuri'') to intervene in the above-referenced investigation and to terminate the investigation as to respondent Rayenbarny Inc. of New York, New York (``Rayenbarny'').
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Designating Critical Habitat
Document Number: 2020-28033
Type: Rule
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS or Service), amend portions of our regulations that implement section 4 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The revisions set forth a process for excluding areas of critical habitat under section 4(b)(2) of the Act, which mandates our consideration of the impacts of designating critical habitat and permits exclusions of particular areas following a discretionary exclusion analysis. These regulations outline when and how the Service will undertake an exclusion analysis, including identifying a non-exhaustive list of categories of potential impacts that we will consider. This rule, reflects agency experience, codifies some current agency practices, makes some modifications to current agency practice, and responds to applicable Supreme Court case law. The intended effect of this rule is to provide greater transparency and certainty for the public and stakeholders.
Sunshine Act Meetings
Document Number: 2020-28027
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Controls To Enhance the Cultivation of Marihuana for Research in the United States
Document Number: 2020-27999
Type: Rule
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is amending its regulations to facilitate the cultivation of marihuana for research purposes and other licit purposes to enhance compliance with the Controlled Substances Act, including registering cultivators consistent with treaty obligations. This final rule adopts, with minor modifications, the notice of proposed rulemaking published on March 23, 2020, including regulations that govern applications by persons seeking to become registered with DEA to grow marihuana as bulk manufacturers, and regulations related to the purchase and sale of this marihuana by DEA.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; National Science Foundation-Managed Honor Awards
Document Number: 2020-27984
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register, and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Notice of Closed Meeting.
Document Number: 2020-27980
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Allergy And Infectious Diseases; Notice of Closed Meeting.
Document Number: 2020-27979
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Notice of Closed Meeting
Document Number: 2020-27978
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Notice of Closed Meeting
Document Number: 2020-27977
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 2020-27976
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
Document Number: 2020-27975
Type: Rule
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-03- 18, which applied to all Airbus SAS Model A318-111, -112, -121, and - 122 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; and Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and - 233 airplanes. AD 2019-03-18 required repetitive general visual inspections for cracks, and replacement if necessary, of certain main landing gear (MLG) sliding tubes that were subject to improperly performed magnetic particle inspections. This AD continues to require repetitive general visual inspections of the affected MLG sliding tubes for cracks and replacement if necessary, and requires inspections, and replacement if necessary, of additional MLG sliding tubes; as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. This AD was prompted by the identification of additional MLG sliding tubes that might have been subject to the same improperly performed magnetic particle inspection. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
Document Number: 2020-27974
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Pacific Council) Southern Oregon/Northern California Coast (SONCC) Coho Workgroup (Workgroup) will host an online meeting that is open to the public.
Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
Document Number: 2020-27973
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Pacific Council) Ad Hoc Ecosystem Workgroup (EWG) will hold an online meeting, which is open to the public.
Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting.
Document Number: 2020-27972
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Pacific Council) will host an online meeting of the Area 2A Pacific halibut governmental management entities, that is open to the public.
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
Document Number: 2020-27971
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a 3-day meeting via webinar of its Standing, Reef Fish, Mackerel, Socioeconomic and Ecosystem Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSC)
Agency Information Collection Activities; Renewal of an Approved Information Collection: Reporting information for the AMC Registry
Document Number: 2020-27970
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the ASC invites public comments on our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection request entitled ``Reporting information for the AMC Registry.''
Call for Expert Reviewers To Submit Comments on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group II Contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report.
Document Number: 2020-27969
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Department of State
The Department of State, in cooperation with the United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP), requests expert review of the second-order draft of the IPCC Working Group II (WGII) contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report cycle (AR6), including the first draft of the Summary for Policymakers (SPM). The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) established the IPCC in 1988. As reflected in its governing documents, the role of the IPCC is to assess on a comprehensive, objective, open, and transparent basis the scientific, technical, and socio-economic information relevant to understanding the scientific basis of risk of human-induced climate change, its potential impacts, and options for adaptation and mitigation. IPCC reports should be neutral with respect to policy, although they may need to deal objectively with scientific, technical, and socio-economic factors relevant to the application of particular policies. The principles and procedures for the IPCC and its preparation of reports can be found at: https://www.ipcc.ch/site/ assets/uploads/2018/09/ipcc-principles.pdf and https://www.ipcc.ch/ site/assets/uploads/2018/09/ipcc-principles-appendix-a-final. pdf. In accordance with these procedures, IPCC documents undergo peer review by experts and governments. The purpose of these reviews is to ensure the reports present a comprehensive, objective, and balanced view of the subject matter they cover. As part of the U.S. government reviewstarting December 4, 2020 experts wishing to contribute to the U.S. government review are encouraged to register via the USGCRP Review and Comment System (https://review.globalchange.gov). Instructions and the second-order draft will be available for download via the system. In accordance with IPCC policy, drafts of the report are provided for review purposes only and are not to be cited or distributed. All technical comments received that are relevant to the text under review will be forwarded to the IPCC authors for their consideration. To be considered for inclusion in the U.S. government submission, comments must be received by January 8, 2021. Experts may choose to provide comments directly through the IPCC's expert review process, which occurs in parallel with the U.S. government review: https://apps.ipcc.ch/comments/ar6wg1/sod/. To avoid duplication, experts are requested to submit comments via either the USGCRP or IPCC review websites, not both. This notice will be published in the Federal Register.
Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor
Document Number: 2020-27968
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Surface Transportation Board, Department of Transportation
The Board has approved the first quarter 2021 Rail Cost Adjustment Factor (RCAF) and cost index filed by the Association of American Railroads. The first quarter 2021 RCAF (Unadjusted) is 1.040. The first quarter 2021 RCAF (Adjusted) is 0.434. The first quarter 2021 RCAF-5 is 0.410.
Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Application for an Exemption From Netradyne, Inc.
Document Number: 2020-27967
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announces its decision to grant Netradyne, Inc's. (Netradyne) application for a limited 5-year exemption to allow its Driveri[supreg] Dash Cam to be mounted lower in the windshield on commercial motor vehicles (CMV) than is currently permitted. The Agency has determined that lower placement of the Driveri[supreg] Dash Cam would not have an adverse impact on safety and that adherence to the terms and conditions of the exemption would likely achieve a level of safety equivalent to, or greater than, the level of safety provided by the regulation.
Hours of Service of Drivers: Mountain Blade Runner Helicopters, LLC; Application for Exemption
Document Number: 2020-27966
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
FMCSA requests public comment on Mountain Blade Runner Helicopters, LLC's (MBR Helicopters) application for an exemption from two provisions of the hours-of-service (HOS) regulations for its ground support equipment operators. MBR Helicopters requested relief from the 14-hour rule and the requirement that drivers have 10 consecutive hours off duty at the end of the work shift. The exemption would allow MBR Helicopters' ground support equipment operators a 16-hour window within which to complete all driving and enable these operators to use an 8- consecutive hour off-duty break, combined with at least 2 other off- duty hours during the 16-hour window within which driving would be completed, in lieu of taking 10 consecutive hours off duty.
Notice of Availability of the Draft Integrated Disposition Report and Environmental Assessment for the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Document Number: 2020-27964
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers
The St. Paul District, Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is publishing this notice to announce that the draft Integrated Disposition Report and Environmental Assessment (DR/EA) for the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam (USAF) is available for public review and comment in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Corps provides all interested persons an opportunity to view and/or print the EA via the internet through the St. Paul District's Home Page (https://www.mvp.usace.army.mil/).
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Application for Participation in Food and Drug Administration Fellowship and Traineeship Programs
Document Number: 2020-27963
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Actions Taken at December 11, 2020, Meeting
Document Number: 2020-27962
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Susquehanna River Basin Commission, Agencies and Commissions
As part of its regular business meeting held on December 11, 2020, from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the Commission approved the applications of certain water resources projects, and took additional actions, as set forth in the Supplementary Information below.
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: 2020-27961
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Projects Approved for Consumptive Uses of Water
Document Number: 2020-27960
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Susquehanna River Basin Commission, Agencies and Commissions
This notice lists the projects approved by rule by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission during the period set forth in DATES.
Projects Approved for Minor Modifications
Document Number: 2020-27959
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Susquehanna River Basin Commission, Agencies and Commissions
This notice lists the minor modifications approved for a previously approved project by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission during the period set forth in ``DATES.''
Grandfathering (GF) Registration Notice
Document Number: 2020-27958
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Susquehanna River Basin Commission, Agencies and Commissions
This notice lists Grandfathering Registration for projects by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission during the period set forth in DATES.
Projects Approved for Consumptive Uses of Water
Document Number: 2020-27957
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Susquehanna River Basin Commission, Agencies and Commissions
This notice lists the projects approved by rule by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission during the period set forth in ``DATES.''
Notice of Public Meetings of the Minnesota Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2020-27956
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Commission on Civil Rights
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Minnesota Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a meeting via the online platform WebEx on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss civil rights concerns in the state.
Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting of the Rhode Island Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2020-27953
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Commission on Civil Rights
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), that the Rhode Island State Advisory Committee to the Commission will convene a meeting on January 13, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Committee's draft memo on licensing for formerly incarcerated individuals in Rhode Island.
Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires from the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review, Rescission in Part, and Intent to Rescind in Part; 2018
Document Number: 2020-27950
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
The Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that certain producers/exporters of passenger vehicle and light truck tires (passenger tires) from the People's Republic of China (China) received countervailable subsidies during the period of review (POR) January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.
Forest Service Manual 2420, “Timber Appraisal,” Forest Service Handbook 2409.19, “Renewable Resources,” Chapters 10, 20, 30, 60 and 80
Document Number: 2020-27949
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), United States Forest Service (Forest Service), is revising directives related to timber appraisal and renewable resources.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; Notice of Closed Meeting
Document Number: 2020-27947
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0127
Document Number: 2020-27946
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Coast Guard intends to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting an extension of its approval for the following collection of information: 1625-0127, Marine Transportation System Recovery; without change. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Before submitting this ICR to OIRA, the Coast Guard is inviting comments as described below.
Forest Service Manual 2200, Chapters Zero, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 70; Forest Service Handbook 2209.13, Chapters 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 and 90; and Forest Service Handbook 2209.16, Chapter 10; Rangeland Management; Public Notice and Comment for Changes to Forest Service Directives
Document Number: 2020-27945
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), United States Forest Service (Forest Service), is publishing for public comment proposed revisions to directives governing rangeland management, grazing permit administration, and grazing allotment administration.
National Institute on Aging; Notice of Closed Meeting
Document Number: 2020-27943
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council; Solicitation of Applications
Document Number: 2020-27942
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
NHTSA is soliciting applications for appointment/reappointment to the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) NEMSAC. The purpose of NEMSAC is to serve as a nationally recognized council of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) representatives and consumers to provide advice and recommendations regarding EMS to DOT. Through NHTSA, NEMSAC's advice is provided to the Federal Interagency Committee on EMS (FICEMS).
Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Commercial Air Tour Operator Reports
Document Number: 2020-27940
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on May 8, 2020. The collection involves information from commercial air tour operators on the numbers and types of air tours over national park units. The information to be collected will be used by the FAA and the National Park Service to track air tour operations over national parks and as background information in the development of air tour management plans and voluntary agreements for purposes of addressing any potential significant impacts from commercial air tour operations on the natural or cultural resources or visitor experience at the parks.
VA High Risk List Action Plan, Managing Risks, and Improving VA Health Care
Document Number: 2020-27939
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
Notice is given that the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) High Risk List Action PlanManaging Risks and Improving VA Health Care report to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is available for public review at https://www.va.gov/performance/. The March 2020 document is VA's action plan for addressing the five broad management issues described by the GAO in its 2015 High Risk Series Update, which include: policy and processes, oversight and accountability, information technology (IT), adequate training, and resource allocation.
Combined Notice of Filings #1
Document Number: 2020-27935
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
City of Banning, California; Notice of Petition for Declaratory Order
Document Number: 2020-27934
Type: Notice
Date: 2020-12-18
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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