May 12, 2021 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Commission Information Collection Activities (Ferc-552); Comment Request; Extension
Document Number: 2021-10009
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collection, FERC-552, (Annual Report of Natural Gas Transactions).
Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-725V); Comment Request; Extension
Document Number: 2021-10008
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collection, FERC-725V, Mandatory Reliability Standards: COM Reliability Standards.
Combined Notice of Filings #1
Document Number: 2021-10007
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection of eComments Requested; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection; Explosives Employee Possessor Questionnaire-ATF Form 5400.28
Document Number: 2021-10005
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Department of Justice (DOJ), 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. The proposed collection OMB 1140-0072 (Explosives Employee Possessor QuestionnaireATF Form 5400.28) is being revised to include additional questions, and a new format and layout to improve user experience. This collection is also being published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Cut-to-Length Carbon Steel Plate From China, Russia, and Ukraine; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews
Document Number: 2021-10004
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of expedited reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act'') to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on cut-to- length carbon steel plate from China and the termination of the suspended investigations on cut-to-length carbon steel plate from Russia and Ukraine would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest
Document Number: 2021-10003
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Electrolyte Containing Beverages and Labeling and Packaging Thereof, DN 3547; 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.
Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
Document Number: 2021-10002
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s). Comments are requested concerning: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number.
New Postal Products
Document Number: 2021-10001
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: Postal Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission's consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance
Document Number: 2021-10000
Type: Rule
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of sodium lauroyl sarcosinate when used as an inert ingredient in antimicrobial pesticide formulations applied to food-contact surfaces in public eating places, dairy-processing equipment, and food-processing equipment and utensils at an end-use concentration not to exceed 10,000 parts per million (ppm). Clorox Services Company representing Clorox Professional Products Company submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of sodium lauroyl sarcosinate when used in accordance with this exemption.
Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepackaged for Sale From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order and Countervailing Duty Order
Document Number: 2021-09999
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
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) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on boltless steel shelving units prepackaged for sale from the People's Republic of China (China) would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, countervailable subsidies, and material injury to an industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing a notice of continuation of the AD and CVD orders.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers 2019-2020 Code Editions; Correction
Document Number: 2021-09997
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is correcting a notice that was published in the Federal Register on March 26, 2021, regarding its proposed amendment to the regulations to incorporate by reference the 2019 Editions of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and the 2020 Edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants, Division 1: OM Code: Section IST, for nuclear power plants. This action is necessary to correct several typographical errors.
Foreign Censorship Part 1: Policies and Practices Affecting U.S. Businesses and Investigation No. 332-586: Foreign Censorship Part 2: Trade and Economic Effects on U.S. Businesses
Document Number: 2021-09991
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Following receipt of a letter from the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance (Committee) on April 8, 2021, under section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930, the Commission has changed the title, scope, and schedule, including the hearing date, for Investigation No. 332-585, with the investigation to be retitled Foreign Censorship Part 1: Policies and Practices Affecting U.S. Businesses. The Commission has also instituted a second Investigation in response to the letter, Investigation No. 332-586, Foreign Censorship Part 2: Trade and Economic Effects on U.S. Businesses. The public hearing has been rescheduled to July 1, 2021 and will be in conjunction with both investigations. The hearing will be conducted via an online videoconferencing platform. Dates relating to written submissions have been adjusted accordingly.
Certain Botulinum Toxin Products, Processes for Manufacturing or Relating to Same and Certain Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting an Unopposed Motion for Return of Bond; Return of Bond
Document Number: 2021-09990
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') of the presiding Administrative Law Judge (``ALJ'') granting an unopposed motion of respondent Evolus, Inc. (``Evolus'') for the return of the bond it paid under the cease and desist order (``CDO'') during the period of Presidential review. The bond is returned to Evolus.
Certain Collapsible and Portable Furniture; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination and To Affirm With Modifications the Finding of No Violation of Section 337; Termination of the Investigation
Document Number: 2021-09989
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (``Commission'') has determined to review in part the Administrative Law Judge's (``ALJ'') final initial determination (``FID''), issued on February 18, 2021, and to affirm with modifications the FID's finding of no violation of section 337 in the above-referenced investigation. The investigation is terminated.
Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Patheon API Manufacturing, Inc.
Document Number: 2021-09988
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice
Patheon API Manufacturing, Inc., has applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to Supplementary Information listed below for further drug information.
Combined Notice of Filings
Document Number: 2021-09987
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Qualified Infectious Disease Product Designation-Questions and Answers; Guidance for Industry; Availability
Document Number: 2021-09986
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a final guidance for industry entitled ``Qualified Infectious Disease Product DesignationQuestions and Answers.'' The Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) created incentives for the development of antibacterial and antifungal drug products that treat serious or life-threatening infections. The purpose of this final guidance is to provide a resource for information on FDA's policies and procedures related to the designation of a qualified infectious disease product (QIDP). This guidance finalizes the draft guidance of the same name issued on January 30, 2018.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; Motorcycle Helmets (Labeling)
Document Number: 2021-09985
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) invites public comments about our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a reinstatement of a previously approved collection of information entitled ``Motorcycle Helmets (Labeling)'' (OMB Control Number: 2127-0518). Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from OMB. Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatement of previously approved collections. This document describes NHTSA's information collection on motorcycle helmet labeling.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comments; Consolidated Vehicles' Owner's Manual Requirements for Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Equipment
Document Number: 2021-09984
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration invites public comments about our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to reinstate a previously-approved information collection with modification. Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from OMB. Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatements of previously approved collections. This document describes a collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval on Vehicle Owner's Manual Requirements for Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Equipment.
Petition for Exemption From the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard; Mazda Motor Corporation
Document Number: 2021-09983
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
This document grants in full the Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) petition for exemption from the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard (theft prevention standard) for its confidential vehicle line beginning in model year (MY) 2023. The petition is granted because the agency has determined that the antitheft device to be placed on the line as standard equipment is likely to be as effective in reducing and deterring motor vehicle theft as compliance with the parts-marking requirements of the theft prevention standard. Mazda also requested confidential treatment for specific information in its petition. Therefore, no confidential information provided for purposes of this notice has been disclosed.
Petition for Exemption From the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard; Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Document Number: 2021-09982
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
This document grants in full the Toyota Motor North America, Inc.'s (Toyota) petition for exemption from the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard (theft prevention standard) for its Corolla Cross vehicle line beginning in model year (MY) 2022. The petition is granted because the agency has determined that the antitheft device to be placed on the line as standard equipment is likely to be as effective in reducing and deterring motor vehicle theft as compliance with the parts-marking requirements of the theft prevention standard.
Petition for Exemption from the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard; North American Subaru, INC.
Document Number: 2021-09981
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
This document grants in full the North American Subaru, Inc.'s (Subaru) petition for exemption from the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard (theft prevention standard) for its Toyota GR 86 vehicle line beginning in model year (MY) 2022. The petition is granted because the agency has determined that the antitheft device to be placed on the line as standard equipment is likely to be as effective in reducing and deterring motor vehicle theft as compliance with the parts-marking requirements of the theft prevention standard. Subaru also requested confidential treatment for specific information in its petition. Therefore, no confidential information provided for purposes of this notice has been disclosed.
Lederle Laboratories et al.; Withdrawal of Approval of 12 Abbreviated New Drug Applications
Document Number: 2021-09980
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is withdrawing approval of 12 abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) from multiple applicants. The applicants notified the Agency in writing that the drug products were no longer marketed and requested that the approval of the applications be withdrawn.
President's Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa
Document Number: 2021-09979
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
The Department of Commerce is currently seeking applications for membership on the 2021-2023 term of the President's Advisory Council (Advisory Council) on Doing Business in Africa. The purpose of the Advisory Council is to advise the President through the Secretary of Commerce on strengthening commercial engagement between the United States and Africa. This term, the Secretary is particularly interested in advice on advancing President Biden's strategy for Africa.
National Organic Program; Origin of Livestock; Reopening of Comment Period
Document Number: 2021-09978
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is reopening the comment period on our April 28, 2015, proposed rule to amend the origin of livestock requirements for dairy animals under the USDA organic regulations. We are reopening the proposed rule's comment period for 60 days to give all interested parties an opportunity to comment on whether AMS should prohibit the movement of transitioned cows in organic dairy production as part of the final rule. Comments previously submitted need not be resubmitted, as they are already incorporated into the public record and will be fully considered in any future final rule.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 2023-24 (ECLS-K:2024) Preschool Round Removal Change Request
Document Number: 2021-09977
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: Department of Education
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is proposing a no material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved information collection.
Marine Mammals and Endangered Species
Document Number: 2021-09976
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Notice is hereby given that permits and permit amendments have been issued to the following entities under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA), as applicable.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2021-09973
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Department of Health and Human Services
This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the proposed information collection project ``Patient Safety Organization Certification for Initial Listing and Related Forms, Patient Safety Confidentiality Complaint Form, and Common Formats.''
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Trademark Post Registration
Document Number: 2021-09972
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, invites comments on the extension and revision of an existing information collection: 0651- 0055 (Trademark Post Registration). The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the information collection to OMB.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; State Enforcement Notifications
Document Number: 2021-09968
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) 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.
Thermal Paper From Spain: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures
Document Number: 2021-09967
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
The Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that thermal paper from Spain is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.
Thermal Paper From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures
Document Number: 2021-09966
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
The Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that thermal paper from the Republic of Korea (Korea) is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation is October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.
Thermal Paper From Germany: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances in Part, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures
Document Number: 2021-09965
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
The Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that thermal paper from Germany is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation is October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.
S11 Nonclinical Safety Testing in Support of Development of Pediatric Pharmaceuticals; International Council for Harmonisation; Guidance for Industry; Availability
Document Number: 2021-09964
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a final guidance for industry entitled ``S11 Nonclinical Safety Testing in Support of Development of Pediatric Pharmaceuticals.'' The guidance was prepared under the auspices of the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH), formerly the International Conference on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use. The guidance recommends international standards for the nonclinical safety studies recommended to support the development of pediatric medicines. The guidance provides a weight of evidence approach to determine when nonclinical toxicity studies may be recommended in juvenile animals. If such studies are recommended, the guidance provides appropriate study designs. The guidance is intended to promote harmonization of recommendations for such studies and should facilitate the timely conduct of pediatric clinical trials and reduce the use of animals in accordance with the 3R (replace/reduce/refine) principles. Tissue engineered products, gene and cellular therapies, and vaccines are excluded from the scope of this guidance. The guidance replaces the draft guidance issued on February 1, 2019.
Q12 Technical and Regulatory Considerations for Pharmaceutical Product Lifecycle Management; International Council for Harmonisation; Guidance for Industry; Availability
Document Number: 2021-09963
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a final guidance for industry entitled ``Q12 Technical and Regulatory Considerations for Pharmaceutical Product Lifecycle Management.'' The guidance was prepared under the auspices of the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH), formerly the International Conference on Harmonisation. The guidance, which consists of a Guidance and Annexes, provides a framework to facilitate the management of postapproval chemistry, manufacturing, and controls changes for new and marketed pharmaceutical drug substances and drug products, including chemical and biotechnological/biological products. This guidance finalizes the draft guidance of the same title issued on May 31, 2018.
M9 Biopharmaceutics Classification System-Based Biowaivers; International Council for Harmonisation; Guidance for Industry; Availability
Document Number: 2021-09962
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a final guidance for industry entitled ``M9 Biopharmaceutics Classification System-Based Biowaivers.'' The guidance was prepared under the auspices of the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH), formerly the International Conference on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use. The guidance provides recommendations to support the biopharmaceutics classification of drug substances and the Biopharmaceutics Classification System (BCS)-based waiver of the in vivo bioequivalence (BE) study requirement for certain drug products. The guidance is intended to avoid or reduce the need for human BE trials based on extensive in vitro characterization of the drug substance and drug product properties. The guidance replaces the existing FDA guidance issued December 26, 2017, entitled ``Waiver of In Vivo Bioavailability and Bioequivalence Studies for Immediate-Release Solid Oral Dosage Forms Based on a Biopharmaceutics Classification System.'' The guidance also finalizes the draft ICH guidance, ``M9 Biopharmaceutics Classification System-Based Biowaivers,'' issued on October 26, 2018.
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) 2022 Issuance of General Permit for Stormwater Discharges From Construction Activities
Document Number: 2021-09961
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
All ten Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regions are proposing for public comment on the proposed 2022 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permit for stormwater discharges from construction activities, also referred to as the ``proposed 2022 Construction General Permit (CGP)'' or the ``proposed permit.'' The proposed permit, once finalized, will replace the existing 2017 CGP that will expire on February 16, 2022. EPA proposes to issue this permit for five (5) years, and to provide permit coverage to eligible operators in all areas of the country where EPA is the NPDES permitting authority, including Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Mexico, most Indian country lands, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories and protectorates except for the U.S. Virgin Islands, and certain federal facilities. EPA seeks comment on the proposed permit and on the accompanying fact sheet, which contains supporting documentation. This Federal Register document describes the proposed permit in general and includes specific topics on which the Agency is particularly seeking comment. EPA encourages the public to read the fact sheet to better understand the proposed permit. The fact sheet and proposed permit can be found at https://www.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater- discharges-construction-activities.
Thermal Paper From Japan: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Postponement of Final Determination, and Extension of Provisional Measures
Document Number: 2021-09849
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
The Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that thermal paper from Japan is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation is October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.
Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Preemption
Document Number: 2021-08758
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2021-05-12
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
This document proposes to repeal ``The Safer Affordable Fuel- Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule Part One: One National Program,'' published Sept. 27, 2019 (SAFE I Rule), in which NHTSA codified regulatory text and made additional pronouncements regarding the preemption of state and local laws related to fuel economy standards. Specifically, this document proposes to fully repeal the regulatory text and appendices promulgated in the SAFE I Rule. In addition, this document proposes to repeal and withdraw the interpretative statements made by the Agency in the SAFE I Rule preamble, including those regarding the preemption of particular state Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions standards or Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandates. As such, this document proposes to establish a clean slate with respect to NHTSA's regulations and interpretations concerning preemption under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA).
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