September 9, 2021 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Reader Aids
Document Number: FR-2021-09-09-ReaderAids
Type: Reader Aids
Date: 2021-09-09
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2021-19597
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Federal Election Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Labor Day, 2021
Document Number: 2021-19576
Type: Proclamation
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Executive Office of the President
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2021
Document Number: 2021-19575
Type: Proclamation
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Executive Office of the President
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2021-19557
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “André Kertész: Postcards From Paris” Exhibition
Document Number: 2021-19547
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Department of State
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that certain objects being imported from abroad pursuant to agreements with their foreign owners or custodians for temporary display in the exhibition ``Andr[eacute] Kert[eacute]sz: Postcards from Paris'' at the Art Institute of Chicago, in Chicago, Illinois, the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, are of cultural significance, and, further, that their temporary exhibition or display within the United States as aforementioned is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these determinations be published in the Federal Register.
Statutorily Mandated Designation of Difficult Development Areas and Qualified Census Tracts for 2022
Document Number: 2021-19498
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development
This document designates ``Difficult Development Areas'' (DDAs) and ``Qualified Census Tracts'' (QCTs) for purposes of the Low- Income Housing Credit (LIHTC) under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 42. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) makes new DDA and QCT designations annually.
Notification of Availability of a Pest Risk Analysis for the Importation of Fresh Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Fruit From Grenada Into the United States
Document Number: 2021-19497
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
We are advising the public that we have prepared a pest risk analysis that evaluates the risks associated with the importation of fresh mango fruit from Grenada into the United States. Based on the analysis, we have determined that the application of one or more phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant pests or noxious weeds via the importation of fresh mango fruit from Grenada. We are making the pest risk analysis available to the public for review and comment.
Annual Indexing of Basic Statutory Mortgage Limits for Multifamily Housing Programs; Annual Indexing of Substantial Rehabilitation Threshold
Document Number: 2021-19496
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development
In accordance with Section 206A of the National Housing Act, HUD is providing notice of adjustment to the Basic Statutory Mortgage Limits for Multifamily Housing Programs for Calendar Year 2021. HUD is also providing notice of adjustment to the per unit cost threshold for determining substantial rehabilitation in the Multifamily Housing Programs pursuant to its administrative guidance for Calendar Year 2021.
Community Development Revolving Loan Fund Access for Credit Unions; Funding Opportunity
Document Number: 2021-19491
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: National Credit Union Administration, Agencies and Commissions
Notice of Agreement Filed
Document Number: 2021-19483
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology
Document Number: 2021-19482
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)'s Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology (VCAT or Committee) will meet on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Generic Clearance for Quantitative Testing for the Development of Food and Drug Administration Communications
Document Number: 2021-19480
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the Agency. 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 of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the collection of information entitled ``Generic Clearance for Quantitative Testing for the Development of FDA Communications,'' which collects individual generic quantitative information (e.g., surveys, experimental studies) to test communications or educational messages on FDA-regulated food and cosmetic products, dietary supplements, and animal food and feed while they are being developed or are in review.
Notice of Temporary Closure and Restrictions of Selected Public Lands in Mohave County, Arizona
Document Number: 2021-19479
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
Notice is hereby given that temporary closures and restrictions of activities will be in effect on public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Lake Havasu Field Office, to minimize the risk of potential collisions with spectators and racers during the permitted operation of the 2021 Mad Media Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) World Championship desert races.
Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees-Defense Policy Board
Document Number: 2021-19478
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary
The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that it is renewing the Defense Policy Board (``the Board'').
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Production of Material or Provision of Testimony in Response to Demands in Legal Proceedings Among Private Litigants; OMB Control No.: 2510-0014
Document Number: 2021-19477
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development
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 30 days of public comment. This notice corrects the notice that was published on September 3, 2021 to remove forms that do not pertain to this collection.
Port Access Route Study: Northern New York Bight
Document Number: 2021-19464
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The U.S. Coast Guard is reopening the comment period to further its outreach efforts and solicit additional comments concerning its Northern New York Bight Port Access Route Study (NNYBPARS) draft version of the study report.
Hazardous Materials: Notice of Applications for New Special Permits
Document Number: 2021-19461
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein. Each mode of transportation for which a particular special permit is requested is indicated by a number in the ``Nature of Application'' portion of the table below as follows: 1 Motor vehicle, 2Rail freight, 3Cargo vessel, 4Cargo aircraft only, 5Passenger-carrying aircraft.
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
Document Number: 2021-19460
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-21-17, which applies to all The Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. AD 2020-21-17 requires repetitive inspections for skin cracking and shim migration at the upper link drag fittings, diagonal brace cracking, and fastener looseness; and applicable on-condition actions. Since the FAA issued AD 2020-21-17, a determination has been made that the compliance times for certain groups are not adequate. This proposed AD would retain the requirements of AD 2020-21-17 with reduced compliance times for certain airplane groups. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Agency Information Collection Activity: Nonprofit Research and Education Corporations (NPCs)-Annual Report, Remediation Plans & Assessment Questionnaires
Document Number: 2021-19441
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice.
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
Document Number: 2021-19439
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
FMCSA announces its decision to exempt eight individuals from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce. They are unable to meet the vision requirement in one eye for various reasons. The exemptions enable these individuals to operate CMVs in interstate commerce without meeting the vision requirement in one eye.
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration
Document Number: 2021-19438
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Department of State
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.
Reconsidering Mandatory Opioid Prescriber Education Through a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy in an Evolving Opioid Crisis; Public Workshop; Request for Comments
Document Number: 2021-19437
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is announcing the following public workshop entitled ``Reconsidering Mandatory Opioid Prescriber Education Through a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) in an Evolving Opioid Crisis.'' Convened by the Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy and supported by a cooperative agreement between FDA and Duke-Margolis, the purpose of the public workshop is to give stakeholders an opportunity to provide input on aspects of the current opioid crisis that could be mitigated in a measurable way by requiring mandatory prescriber education as part of a REMS. We expect interested stakeholders to include healthcare providers, healthcare professional associations, pharmacists, pharmacy benefit managers, public and private insurers, patient organizations, Federal and State Agencies, providers of continuing education for healthcare professionals, and the public. A second public workshop is being planned to solicit input on additional issues associated with a move to mandatory prescriber education under a REMS, such as operational and technical issues related to such a system and what should be included in potential mandatory prescriber education.
Allergenic Products Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 2021-19436
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) announces a forthcoming public advisory committee meeting of the Allergenic Products Advisory Committee. The general function of the committee is to provide advice and recommendations to the Agency on FDA's regulatory issues. Members will participate via teleconference. At least one portion of the meeting will be closed to the public.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Statement of Recovery Forms
Document Number: 2021-19429
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Department of Labor
The Department of Labor (DOL, is soliciting comments concerning a proposed extension for the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled, ``[Statement of Recovery (SOR) Forms (CA-1108 and CA-1122)].'' This comment request is part of continuing Departmental efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).
Safety Zone; Anacostia River, Washington, DC
Document Number: 2021-19426
Type: Rule
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the Anacostia River. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment on these navigable waters near Washington, DC, on September 4, 2021, and September 17, 2021, from potential hazards during fireworks displays occuring after Washington Nationals baseball games. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Maryland-National Capital Region or a designated representative.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection, eComments Requested; Law Enforcement Public Contact Data Collection
Document Number: 2021-19425
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice
The Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Justice Information Services Division, will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Waiver of 60-Day Rollover Requirement
Document Number: 2021-19424
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Department of the Treasury
The Department of the Treasury will submit 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. The public is invited to submit comments on these requests.
NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC; Duane Arnold Energy Center; Post-Shutdown Decommissioning Activities Report
Document Number: 2021-19417
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
On June 19, 2020, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) solicited comments on the post-shutdown decommissioning activities report (PSDAR) for the Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC). The PSDAR, which includes the site-specific decommissioning cost estimate (DCE), provides an overview of NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC's planned decommissioning activities, schedule, projected costs, and environmental impacts for DAEC. The NRC will hold an in-person as well as a virtual public meeting to discuss the DAEC PSDAR and DCE and to receive comments.
SEC Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2021-19416
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Securities and Exchange Commission Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, established pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as added by the SEC Small Business Advocate Act of 2016, is providing notice that it will hold a public meeting by videoconference. The public is invited to submit written statements to the Committee.
National Defense Stockpile Market Impact Committee Request for Public Comments on the Potential Market Impact of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Materials Plan
Document Number: 2021-19415
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security
The purpose of this notice is to request public comments on the potential market impact of the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Stockpile Annual Materials Plan (AMP). Potential changes to the AMP are discussed and decided by the National Defense Stockpile Market Impact Committee, co-chaired by the Departments of Commerce and State. The role of this committee is to advise the National Defense Stockpile Manager on the projected domestic and foreign economic effects of all acquisitions, conversions, and disposals involving the National Defense Stockpile and related material research and development projects. Public comments are an important element of the committee's market impact review process.
Update and Clarify Regulatory Bars to Benefits Based on Character of Discharge
Document Number: 2021-19413
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is requesting information to assist in the modification of the regulatory framework for discharges considered ``dishonorable'' for VA benefit eligibility purposes. On July 10, 2020, VA published a proposed rule for public notice and comment. The proposed rule would modify VA regulations governing VA character of discharge determinations based on ``willful and persistent misconduct,'' ``moral turpitude,'' and ``homosexual acts involving aggravating circumstances or other factors affecting the performance of duty.'' In addition, the proposed rule would create a ``compelling circumstances'' exception to certain regulatory bars to benefits in order to ensure fair character of discharge determinations in light of all pertinent factors. Following publication, VA received numerous public comments. Due to the various and differing comments received, VA is seeking additional information to help inform VA's development of updated character of discharge regulations. Additionally, VA is announcing a virtual listening session to further seek verbal feedback from a variety of entities as VA implements this regulation. Regardless of attendance at the virtual listening session, interested parties are invited to submit comments, including data and research.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection Comments Requested; Revision of Currently Approved Collection: 2022 School Crime Supplement (SCS) to the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)
Document Number: 2021-19412
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs
The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics, will be submitting 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 information collection was previously published in the Federal Register Volume 86, Number 125, page 35347, on July 2, 2021, allowing a 60-day comment period. Following publication of the 60-day notice, the Bureau of Justice Statistics received three requests for the survey instrument and seven communications containing suggestions for revisions to the collection of data and regarding the administration of the instrument, which are addressed in Supporting Statement Part A.
Guidance: Change 3 to NVIC 24-14 Guidelines on Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Electro-Technical Rating on Vessels Powered by Main Propulsion Machinery of 750 KW/1,000 HP or More
Document Number: 2021-19411
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard announces the availability of Change 3 to Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 24-14: Guidelines on Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Electro-Technical Rating (ETR) on Vessels Powered by Main Propulsion Machinery of 750 kW/1,000 HP or More. This NVIC provides guidance to mariners concerning STCW endorsements for ETR, including training and qualifications. This change notice revises NVIC 24-14 to indicate that the Coast Guard will allow mariners to qualify for an STCW endorsement as ETR without completing approved training for high voltage systems or computer systems and maintenance.
S12 Nonclinical Biodistribution Considerations for Gene Therapy Products; International Council for Harmonisation; Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability
Document Number: 2021-19410
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
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 draft guidance for industry entitled ``S12 Nonclinical Biodistribution Considerations for Gene Therapy Products.'' The draft guidance was prepared under the auspices of the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH), formerly the International Conference on Harmonisation. The draft guidance provides harmonized recommendations for the conduct and overall design of nonclinical biodistribution (BD) studies for gene therapy (GT) products. Considerations for interpretation and application of the BD data to support a nonclinical development program and inform the design of clinical trials are also provided. The recommendations in the guidance endeavour to facilitate the development of investigational GT products, while avoiding unnecessary use of animals, in accordance with the 3Rs (reduce/refine/replace) principles. The draft guidance is intended to promote harmonization of recommendations for BD studies for investigational GT products and facilitate a more efficient and timely nonclinical development program.
Monaghan Mushrooms Ireland Unlimited Company; Filing of Food Additive Petition
Document Number: 2021-19409
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing that we have filed a petition, submitted by Monaghan Mushrooms Ireland Unlimited Company, proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of vitamin D2 mushroom powder produced by exposing dried and powdered edible cultivars of Agaricus bisporus to ultraviolet light.
National Institute on Drug Abuse; Notice of Closed Meeting
Document Number: 2021-19408
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
United States Department of Justice and Parties to Certain Litigation; Transfer of Data
Document Number: 2021-19407
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
This notice announces that pesticide related information submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), including information that may have been claimed as Confidential Business Information (CBI) by the submitter, will be transferred to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and parties to certain litigation. This transfer of data is in accordance with the CBI regulations governing the disclosure of potential CBI in litigation.
Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Mexico: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2018-2019
Document Number: 2021-19406
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-09-09
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
The Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from Mexico was sold in the United States at less than normal value during the period of review (POR), November 1, 2018, through October 31, 2019. In addition, Commerce determines that Ternium Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (Ternium) had no shipments of subject merchandise during the POR.
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