February 5, 2021 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Reader Aids
Document Number: FR-2021-02-05-ReaderAids
Type: Reader Aids
Date: 2021-02-05
Federal Acquisition Regulation: Maximizing Use of American-Made Goods, Products, and Materials
Document Number: C1-2021-00710
Type: Rule
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Department of Defense, General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Maximizing Assistance From the Federal Emergency Management Agency To Respond to COVID-19
Document Number: 2021-02569
Type: Administrative Order
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Executive Office of the President
Establishment of Interagency Task Force on the Reunification of Families
Document Number: 2021-02562
Type: Executive Order
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Executive Office of the President
Airworthiness Directives; Hélicoptères Guimbal Helicopters
Document Number: 2021-02532
Type: Rule
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all H[eacute]licopt[egrave]res Guimbal Model Cabri G2 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a crack in a rotating scissor fitting. This AD requires an initial and repetitive inspections of certain rotating and non-rotating scissor fittings, and depending on the results, replacing the affected assembly. This AD also prohibits installing certain main rotor hubs (MRHs) and swashplate guides unless the initial inspection has been accomplished. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Tip Regulations Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Delay of Effective Date
Document Number: 2021-02485
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Wage and Hour Division, Employment Standards Administration, Department of Labor, Office of the Secretary
In accordance with the Presidential directive as expressed in the memorandum of January 20, 2021 from the Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff, entitled ``Regulatory Freeze Pending Review,'' this action proposes to delay until April 30, 2021 the effective date of the rule entitled Tip Regulations Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (``Tip Rule''), published in the Federal Register on December 30, 2020. The rule's current effective date is March 1, 2021. WHD seeks comments on this proposed delay, which would allow the Wage and Hour Division additional opportunity for review and consideration of the new rule.
Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act: Delay of Effective Date
Document Number: 2021-02484
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Wage and Hour Division, Employment Standards Administration, Department of Labor
In accordance with the Presidential directive as expressed in the memorandum of January 20, 2021 from the Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff, entitled ``Regulatory Freeze Pending Review,'' this action proposes to delay until May 7, 2021, the effective date of the rule entitled Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (``Independent Contractor Rule''), published in the Federal Register on January 7, 2021. The rule's current effective date is March 8, 2021. The Wage and Hour Division seeks comments on this proposed delay, which would allow it additional opportunity for review and consideration of the new rule.
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
Document Number: 2021-02478
Type: Rule
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of deviations concerning the assembly and overhaul of certain crew oxygen mask stowage boxes, including incorrect application of a certain thread-locker on the fitting sensor screws. This AD requires an inspection of certain crew oxygen mask stowage boxes for discrepancies, and replacement if necessary, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
Document Number: 2021-02477
Type: Rule
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that following accomplishment of tap tests on certain modified rudders, disbonding of the rudder was found close to the lightning protection plate. This AD requires inspections of the left- and right-hand rudder side shells for defects, and applicable corrective actions, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Submission for OMB Review; 30-Day Comment Request; Special Volunteer and Guest Researcher Assignment (Office of Intramural Research, Office of the Director)
Document Number: 2021-02462
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review and approval of the information collection listed below.
Submission for OMB Review; 30-Day Comment Request; NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education-Application, Registration, and Alumni Systems Office of the Director
Document Number: 2021-02461
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review and approval of the information collection listed below.
Cost of Assistance Estimates in the Disaster Declaration Process for the Public Assistance Program; Public Meeting
Document Number: 2021-02459
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is extending the public comment period for its proposed rule published December 14, 2020, and will hold a public meeting remotely via web conference to solicit feedback on the proposed rule. The rule proposed to substantively revise the ``estimated cost of the assistance'' disaster declaration factor that FEMA uses to review a Governor's request for a major disaster under the Public Assistance Program.
Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 From India and the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Expedited Third Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders
Document Number: 2021-02457
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
As a result of these sunset reviews, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty orders on carbazole violet pigment 23 (CVP-23) from India and 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 Sunset Review'' section of this notice.
Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Sterling Pharma USA, LLC
Document Number: 2021-02455
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice
Sterling Pharma USA LLC has applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to Supplemental Information listed below for further drug information.
Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Noramco, Inc.
Document Number: 2021-02454
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice
Noramco Inc has applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to Supplemental Information listed below for further drug information.
Petition for Rulemaking-Railroad Consolidation Procedures-Exemption for Emergency Temporary Trackage Rights
Document Number: 2021-02452
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Surface Transportation Board, Department of Transportation
The Board institutes a rulemaking proceeding to consider a proposal by the Association of American Railroads to establish a new emergency temporary trackage rights class exemption.
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Using Pot Gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
Document Number: 2021-02451
Type: Rule
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by vessels using pot gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2021 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod by vessels using pot gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2021-02450
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: National Credit Union Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 on or after the date of publication of this notice.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; Survey of Earned Doctorates
Document Number: 2021-02449
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
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 one comment was 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.
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in California
Document Number: 2021-02448
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA, on behalf of Caltrans, is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by Caltrans that are final. The actions relate to a proposed highway project, I-10 Blythe Pavement Rehabilitation Project in the County of Riverside, State of California. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; Survey of Doctorate Recipients
Document Number: 2021-02447
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to renew this collection. In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) clearance of this collection for no longer than 3 years.
VA Market Assessment Listening Sessions
Document Number: 2021-02446
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
Pursuant to the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act of 2018 (the VA MISSION Act), the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Chief Strategy Office (CSO) will be holding public virtual listening sessions with Veterans, Veterans Service Organizations, Community Veterans Engagement Boards (CVEBs) and other interested stakeholders. The primary objectives of the sessions are to learn about Veterans' experiences with VA health care and how Veterans want care to be delivered in the future. Feedback will be used to develop recommendations regarding the modernization or realignment of VHA facilities. The recommendations will be submitted to the Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission after approval by the Secretary.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Application Forms for Membership on a National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council
Document Number: 2021-02442
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2021-02441
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information (including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of information) and to allow 60 days for public comment on the proposed action. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding our burden estimates or any other aspect of this collection of information, including the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden.
Market Risk Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2021-02440
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announces that on February 23, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time), the Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC) will hold a public meeting via teleconference. At this meeting, the MRAC will receive reports from its subcommittees: Climate-related Market Risk, CCP Risk and Governance, Market Structure, and Interest Rate Benchmark Reform. The meeting will also include a discussion regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion in the derivatives markets as well as other related financial markets.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2021-02439
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of information, and to allow a second opportunity for public comment on the notice. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden.
Petitions for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding
Document Number: 2021-02437
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
This document corrects a date that appeared in the Federal Register on January 22, 2021. That Federal Register document, which invited comment on the Petitions for Reconsideration (Petitions) filed in the Commission's rulemaking proceeding, incorrectly listed the date by which replies to an opposition to the Petitions must be filed as February 16, 2021, rather than February 18, 2021.
Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest
Document Number: 2021-02435
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain LTE-Compliant Cellular Communication Devices, DN 3531; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.
Procurement List; Additions
Document Number: 2021-02434
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Agencies and Commissions
This action adds product(s) to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.
Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions
Document Number: 2021-02433
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Agencies and Commissions
The Committee is proposing to add service(s) to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes product(s) and service(s) previously furnished by such agencies.
National Institute of Mental Health; Notice of Closed Meetings
Document Number: 2021-02432
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
Marine Mammals; File No. 25462
Document Number: 2021-02431
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Notice is hereby given that America Films, Ltd., Embassy House, Queens Avenue, Bristol, BS8 1SB, United Kingdom, (Responsible Party: Tom Stephens), has applied in due form for a permit to conduct commercial or educational photography on gray whales (Eschrichtius robustus).
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations
Document Number: 2021-02430
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
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.
Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations
Document Number: 2021-02429
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
New or modified Base (1-percent annual chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, and/or regulatory floodways (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard determinations) as shown on the indicated Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) for each of the communities listed in the table below are finalized. Each LOMR revises the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and in some cases the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports, currently in effect for the listed communities. The flood hazard determinations modified by each LOMR will be used to calculate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and their contents.
Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations
Document Number: 2021-02428
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
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.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Pell Grant Reporting Under the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) System
Document Number: 2021-02426
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Department of Education
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is proposing an extension to a currently approved collection.
Pacific Island Fisheries; Experimental Fishing Permit
Document Number: 2021-02424
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NMFS is issuing an experimental fishing permit (EFP) to the Hawaii Longline Association (HLA) to test the conservation and management usefulness of tori lines (bird scaring streamers) in the Hawaii deep-set longline fishery.
Richmond Spider Solar, LLC;
Document Number: 2021-02422
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Combined Notice of Filings #1
Document Number: 2021-02420
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Combined Notice of Filings #1
Document Number: 2021-02419
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Combined Notice of Filings
Document Number: 2021-02418
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Combined Notice of Filings #2
Document Number: 2021-02417
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Midland Cogeneration Venture Limited Partnership; Notice of Request for Limited Waiver
Document Number: 2021-02415
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-02-05
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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