January 4, 2021 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is issuing an order permanently debarring Jerrod Nichols Smith from providing services in any capacity to a person that has an approved or pending drug product application. FDA bases this order on a finding that Mr. Smith was convicted of multiple felony counts under Federal law for conduct that relates to the regulation of a drug product under the Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act). Mr. Smith was given notice of the proposed permanent debarment and was given an opportunity to request a hearing to show why he should not be debarred. As of September 27, 2020 (30 days after receipt of the notice), Mr. Smith had not responded. Mr. Smith's failure to respond and request a hearing constitutes a waiver of his right to a hearing concerning this action.

The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are proposing a new information collection.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) permanently debarring Joseph A. Rowan from providing services in any capacity to a person that has an approved or pending drug product application. FDA bases this order on a finding that Joseph A. Rowan was convicted of a felony under Federal law for conduct that relates to the regulation of a drug product under the FD&C Act. Mr. Rowan was given notice of the proposed permanent debarment and an opportunity to request a hearing to show why he should not be debarred. As of August 6, 2020 (30 days after receipt of the notice), Mr. Rowan had not responded. Mr. Rowan's failure to respond and request a hearing constitutes a waiver of his right to a hearing concerning this action.

The Coastal Barrier Resources Reauthorization Act of 2006 requires the Secretary of the Interior to prepare digital versions of the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS) maps and make recommendations for the expansion of the CBRS. We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have prepared draft revised boundaries for two existing CBRS units in Okaloosa and Walton Counties, Florida, and for four existing units and two proposed new units in Beaufort and Charleston Counties, South Carolina. This notice announces the availability of the proposed boundaries for public review and comment.

This document announces the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) receipt of a petition for a decision that model year (MY) 1997 Jeep Wrangler multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) that were not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS), are eligible for importation into the United States because they are substantially similar to vehicles that were originally manufactured for sale in the United States and that were certified by their manufacturer as complying with the safety standards (the U.S.-certified version of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler MPVs) and are capable of being readily altered to conform to the standards.

The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add an International Priority Airmail, Commercial ePacket, Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Competitive Product List in the Mail Classification Schedule.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) is adopting a proposal to extend for three years, with revision, the Financial Statements for Holding Companies (FR Y-9 reports; OMB Control Number 7100-0128) and the Consolidated Report of Condition and Income for Edge and Agreement Corporations (FR 2886b; OMB Control Number 7100- 0086). The new revisions to these reports are effective as of March 31, 2021. The Board is also finalizing the following revisions that were previously approved on an interim basis: Revisions to the definition of ``savings deposits'' in the FR Y-9C and FR 2886b instructions associated with the amendments to the Board's Regulation D (Reserve Requirements of Depository Institutions), collection of two new temporary data items on loan modifications consistent with section 4013(d)(2) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, and collection of four new temporary data items related to the an interim final rule implementing the Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility (PPPLF). These changes became effective June 30, 2020.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request approval of a new information collection associated with the testing and reporting of SARS-CoV-2 in animals.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is publishing this notice to solicit additional public comments on the information collection described below, particularly SBA Form 3509 ``Loan Necessity Questionnaire (For-Profit Borrowers)'' and SBA Form 3510, ``Loan Necessity Questionnaire (Non-Profit Borrowers).'' Comments in response to this second public comment notice will be evaluated in conjunction with comments received in response to previous notices published on July 14, 2020, and October 26, 2020. After such evaluation, SBA will submit any resulting amendments to the information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval.

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (Agency), USDA published a notice in the Federal Register of December 21, 2020 regarding acceptance of applications for the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) Program. This document inadvertently listed two incorrect amounts of available funds and omitted the option for the applicants to submit applications via electronic mail. This notice corrects these errors.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on this proposed information collection.

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is providing notice of a reestablished computer matching program between FNS and the State agencies that administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The matching program allows State agencies access to the Electronic Disqualified Recipient System (eDRS), a national database operated by FNS. The system maintains records of SNAP disqualifications imposed by State agencies on individuals who have been found to have committed an intentional program violation (IPV). State agencies need access to nationwide disqualification information to meet program integrity requirements because a disqualification in any State applies to SNAP nationally. Matches against eDRS enhance program integrity by providing State agencies assistance in determining eligibility for SNAP benefits and the proper disqualification length when imposing a new disqualification.

The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor (DOL) are jointly issuing this direct final rule to extend DOL's recently established system of discretionary Secretary of Labor review to H-2B temporary labor certification cases (H-2B cases) pending before or decided by the Department of Labor's Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals and to make technical, conforming changes to regulations governing the timing and finality of those decisions and of decisions from the Department of Labor's Administrative Review Board in H-2B cases.

HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comment from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment.

In this document, the Commission proposes rules to implement the Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act (TRACED Act) to streamline the process by which private entities may submit information to the Commission about violations of the Communications Act.

The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

In this final rule, the Department of Energy (``DOE'') is further harmonizing its test procedures with industry practice by updating a currently incorporated testing standard to reference that standard's latest version, incorporating a new industry testing standard that manufacturers would be permitted to use in addition to those industry standards currently incorporated by reference, and harmonizing certain test conditions with current industry standards to improve the comparability of test results for small electric motors. None of these changes would affect the measured average full-load efficiency of small electric motors or the measured nominal full-load efficiency of electric motors when compared to the current test procedures.

The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone on certain waters of Garrison Channel, Seddon Channel Turning Basin, and the Hillsborough River, in the vicinity of downtown Tampa, Florida during the Super Bowl LV celebrations from January 29, 2021, through February 7, 2021. The safety zone is necessary to protect the public and Super Bowl event personnel from the hazards associated with potential vessel traffic within the area of the safety zone. All persons and vessels would be required to transit through the safety zone at a steady speed and may not slow down, stop or anchor except in the case of unforeseen mechanical failure or other emergency unless given prior authorization from the Captain of the Port. Any person or vessel forced to slow or stop in the established zone must immediately notify the Captain of the Port Tampa via VHF channel 16. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.