November 8, 2021 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Sunshine Act Meetings
Roundtable Discussion: E-Poll Book Testing Pilot Program Considerations.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021-18- 08, which applied to all Airbus SAS Model A319-171N airplanes; Model A320-271N, -272N, and -273N airplanes; and Model A321-271N, -272N, - 271NX, and -272NX airplanes. AD 2021-18-08 required repetitive inspections of the pylon/engine interface rods for damage, and applicable corrective actions, as specified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0177. AD 2021-18-08 also provided for limited installation of affected parts under certain conditions. Since the FAA issued AD 2021-18-08, operators reported that the requirements of EASA AD 2021-0177 were unclear. This AD retains the requirements of AD 2021-18-08, with clarified instructions, as specified in an EASA AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Draft Recovery Plan for Desert Yellowhead
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce the availability of a draft recovery plan for desert yellowhead, a plant listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. We request review and comment on this draft recovery plan from Federal, State, Tribal, and local agencies and the public.
Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Fisheries; 2022 Fishing Quotas for Atlantic Surfclams and Ocean Quahogs; and Suspension of Atlantic Surfclam Minimum Size Limit
NMFS announces that the quotas for the Atlantic surfclam and ocean quahog fisheries for 2022 will remain status quo. NMFS also suspends the minimum size limit for Atlantic surfclams for the 2022 fishing year. Regulations for these fisheries require NMFS to notify the public of the allowable harvest levels for Atlantic surfclams and ocean quahogs from the Exclusive Economic Zone even if the previous year's quota specifications remain unchanged.
Acceptable Standard Format and Content for the Fundamental Nuclear Material Control Plan Required for Special Nuclear Material of Moderate Strategic Significance
On September 23, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued for public comment draft NUREG, NUREG-2159, Revision 1, ``Acceptable Standard Format and Content for the Fundamental Nuclear Material Control Plan Required for Special Nuclear Material of Moderate Strategic Significance.'' The public comment period was originally scheduled to close on November 22, 2021. The NRC has decided to extend the public comment period to allow more time for members of the public to develop and submit their comments.
Notice of Public Meeting of the Connecticut Advisory Committee
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 Connecticut Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a meeting via web conference or phone call on Monday, December 6, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. The purpose of the web conference is to hear from experts on zoning issues in Connecticut.
Notice of Intent To Award-Grant Awards for the Delivery of Civil Legal Services to Eligible Low-Income Clients Beginning January 1, 2022
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) hereby announces its intention to award grants to provide effective and efficient delivery of high-quality civil legal services to eligible low-income clients, starting January 1, 2022.
Request for Information on Rigorous Research on Interventions That Promote Postsecondary Success
The What Works Clearinghouse, a program of the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences, reviews existing research on education policies, programs, products, and practices to provide educators and other key stakeholders the information they need to make evidence-based decisions. Through this request for information (RFI), the What Works Clearinghouse seeks public input to help us find rigorous research on education practices designed to improve postsecondary student success.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Employer's Annual Tax Return for Agricultural Employees
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.
Proposed Information Collection Activity; Notification of Obligation Target Status for CCDF American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act Stabilization Funds (0970-0510)
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Child Care (OCC) plans to submit a generic information collection (GenIC) request under the umbrella generic: Generic Clearance for Financial Reports used for ACF Mandatory Grant Programs (0970-0510). This request includes an information collection for Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) state and territory grant recipients to report obligation progress of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act Stabilization funds.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
As required by the Privacy Act of 1974, notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to modify an existing system of records, ``Compensation, Pension, Education, and Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment RecordsVA'' (58VA21/22/28).
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-108, notice is hereby given that the Office of the Secretary (OSEC), a component within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA or ``the Department''), proposes to develop a new system of records notice titled, ``USDA Personnel Public Health Emergency Records System.'' USDA/OSEC-01 proposes to establish this system of records to protect the Department's workforce and respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), a declared public health emergency, and other high-consequence public health threats.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
VA is amending the current system of record (SOR) (173VA005OP2) the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Mobile Application Environment (MAE) by renaming it VA Enterprise Cloud Mobile Application Platform (VAEC-MAP). The VA MAE has been replaced by VAEC-MAP. VA changed Information Technology providers from Terremark to Amazon Web Services (AWS). In addition, the system location has changed. We are restating the routine uses in full and revising the language to make routine uses align with recent Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidelines and making minor editorial changes to more clearly articulate uses and to align with standardized VA routine use language. VA is republishing the system notice in its entirety. VAEC- MAP is a cloud hosted system that provides the infrastructure and hosting platform for Mobile Shared Services (i.e., common services used for Mobile applications) and web components of applications used on Mobile devices. Mobile applications connect to VA enterprise services using the VAEC MAP Mobile Shared Services. Mobile applications such as Video Visits Service (VVS), Veteran Affairs Online Scheduling (VAOS), Patient Viewer (PV), and Veteran Affairs Video Connect (VVC) leverage this platform, pipeline, and hosting environment to provide a coordinated scheduling and notification capability to Staff and Veterans among other resources. VAEC-MAP uses the VAEC AWS cloud environment to provide an automated platform and pipeline for the development and hosting of production VA mobile applications. VAEC Common shared services, such as BigFix, Nessus, Splunk, and AD, are leveraged to provide security control implementation and system security visibility to the VA teams responsible for ensuring the security of VA systems. Administrative users of the VAEC-MAP environment must authenticate to the VA (Citrix Access Gateway or RESCUE) via Personal Identification Verification before using access keys and Identity and Access Management multi-factor authentication to gain access into the environment. System Administrators access the VA network using VA managed Government Furnished Equipment through Virtual Private Network connections to the VA Local Area Network and are authenticated using an Active Directory system managed by VA Network Security Operations Center. Encrypted communications protocols and ports are employed to protect information flowing across the VA network. All system access is managed via Role Based Access Control deployed separately within the environment and adheres to the Least Privilege Principal for all user accounts regardless of role. VAEC-MAP user account management adheres to VA policy or exceeds VA Policy where applicable.
Deepwater Port License Application: SPOT Terminal Services LLC; Correction
On October 29, 2021, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) announced the availability of the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) for the SPOT Terminal Services LLC (SPOT) Deepwater port license application for the export of oil from the United States to nations abroad, announced a virtual public meeting for the SDEIS, and the October 29 notice began a 45-day comment period seeking public participation in the environmental impact review process, provided information on how to participate in the environmental impact review process, directed interested parties to a Notice of Application that summarized the SPOT Deepwater Port License Application published in the Federal Register on March 4, 2019, a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Notice of Public Meetings that were published in the Federal Register on March 7, 2019. This notice restates the same information and serves only to correct the email address Efrain.Lopez@dot.gov in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Application for an Exemption from ZF Group's Commercial Vehicle Control Systems Division
The FMCSA announces its decision to grant the application of ZF Group's Commercial Vehicle Control Systems Division (ZF CVCS) for a limited five-year exemption to allow its advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) camera 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 ZF CVCS ADAS camera 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.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Toy Warning Labels Online Survey
As required under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) announces that CPSC has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a new proposed collection of information for a survey to assess how toy safety labels on e-commerce websites affect caregivers' purchasing behaviors. On June 24, 2021, the CPSC published a notice in the Federal Register announcing the agency's intent to seek approval of this collection of information. After reviewing and considering the comments, the Commission announces that it has submitted to the OMB a request for approval of this collection of information. A copy of the proposed survey, ``Revised Supporting Statement Toy Warning Survey'' is available at: www.regulations.gov under Docket No. CPSC-2021-0018, Supporting and Related Material.
Announcing Solicitation of Written Comments and Call for Nominations To Inform Development of the Physical Activity Guidelines Midcourse Report on Older Adults
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeks public input in two forms: (1) Written comments to help inform the scope and development of the Physical Activity Guidelines (PAG) Midcourse Report on older adults and (2) nominations of qualified candidates to support the development of the report through systematic review of the scientific literature related to physical activity and older adults.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Hazard Warning Communication Survey
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) announces that the Commission has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for extension of approval for an information collection on a proposed survey to assess how hazard warnings are communicated to consumers. On July 26, 2021, the CPSC published a notice in the Federal Register announcing the agency's intent to seek approval of this collection of information. The Commission received no comments. Therefore, by publication of this notice, the Commission announces that CPSC has submitted to the OMB a request for extension of approval of this collection of information, without change.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Miami Tiger Beetle
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are extending the public comment period on our September 7, 2021, proposed rule to designate critical habitat for the Miami tiger beetle (Cicindelidia floridana) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act), as amended. We are taking this action to conduct a public hearing and to allow all interested parties additional time to comment. Comments previously submitted need not be resubmitted and will be fully considered in preparation of the final rule.
Receipt of Incidental Take Permit Application and Proposed Habitat Conservation Plan for the Sand Skink, Lake County, FL; Categorical Exclusion
We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce receipt of an application from Pulte Home Company, LLCNorth Florida Division (applicant) for an incidental take permit (ITP) under the Endangered Species Act. The applicant requests the ITP to take the federally listed sand skink incidental to construction in Lake County, Florida. We request public comment on the application, which includes the applicant's proposed habitat conservation plan (HCP), and the Service's preliminary determination that this HCP qualifies as ``low-effect,'' categorically excluded, under the National Environmental Policy Act. To make this determination, we used our environmental action statement and low-effect screening form, both of which are also available for public review.
Notice of Release of Land Affecting Federal Grant Assurance Obligations at Brown Field Municipal Airport, San Diego, San Diego County, California
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a proposal and invites public comment to change a portion of the airport from aeronautical use to non-aeronautical use at Brown Field Municipal Airport, San Diego, San Diego County, California. The proposal consists of 51 parcels containing approximately 197.96 acres of airport land, located on the airfield.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Initiation of 5-Year Reviews of Eight Northeastern Species
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are initiating 5-year reviews under the Endangered Species Act, as amended, for eight northeastern species. A 5-year review is based on the best scientific and commercial data available at the time of the review. We are requesting submission of any such information that has become available since the previous 5-year review for each species.
Agency Information Collection Activity: Record Keeping at Flight Schools
The Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 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 Reinstatement of a Previously Approved Information Collection and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice.
National Defense Authorization Act of 2020, Definition of Surviving Spouse for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Change to 8(a) Business Development Contracting Thresholds
This rule makes technical changes to regulations issued by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to conform those regulations to recent statutory changes. First, the rule incorporates a required change to SBA's ownership requirements for small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans. The rule adopts changes to the treatment of certain surviving spouses made by the National Defense Authorization Act of 2020. In addition, the rule incorporates changes to the dollar thresholds for certain contracting actions authorized for the 8(a) Business Development (BD) program made by the National Defense Authorization Act of 2020. Finally, the rule adjusts the competitive threshold dollar levels authorized for SBA's contracting programs to changes made to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) due to inflation.
Agency Information Collection Activity: Certification of Affirmation of Enrollment Agreement Correspondence Course
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VBA), 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 Reinstatement of a Previously Approved Information Collection and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice.
Delegation of Authority
This document provides the public with notice of the delegation of authority for certain activities related to the licensing of small business investment companies by the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to the Agency SBIC Licensing Committee.
Notice of Decision To Revise Requirements for the Importation of Fresh Melon Fruit From Japan Into the United States
We are notifying the public of our decision to revise requirements for the importation of fresh melon fruit with stems from Japan into the United States. Based on the findings of a pest risk analysis, which we made available to the public for review and comment through a previous notice, we have determined that the application of one or more designated phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant pests or noxious weeds via the importation of fresh melon fruit with stems from Japan into the entire United States.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8952
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning Applications for Voluntary Classification Settlement Program.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 1099-S
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning Proceeds From Real Estate Transactions.
New Postal Product
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.
Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC): Notice Inviting Nominations of Individuals To Serve on the Committee
The Department of Housing and Urban Development invites the public to nominate individuals for appointment, with the approval of the Secretary, to the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC), a federal advisory committee established by the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, as amended by the Manufactured Housing Improvement Act of 2000. The Department will make appointments from nominations submitted in response to this Notice. Also, individuals that applied earlier this calendar year do not need to re-apply; pursuant to this notice those applications are on file and may be considered for future appointments.
Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Hanford
This notice announces an online virtual meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Hanford. The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of this online virtual meeting be announced in the Federal Register.
Notice of Meeting for the Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee (ISMICC)
The Secretary of Health and Human Services announces a meeting of the Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee (ISMICC). The ISMICC is open to the public and can be accessed via telephone or webcast only, and not in person. Agenda with call-in information will be posted on SAMHSA's website prior to the meeting at: https://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/advisory-councils/meetings. The meeting will provide information on federal efforts related to serious mental illness (SMI) and serious emotional disturbance (SED).
Loan Guaranty: Maximum Allowable Fees for Legal Services
This notice provides updated information to participants in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Home Loan Guaranty program concerning the maximum allowable fees for legal services performed in connection with the foreclosure of single-family housing loans. This notice also provides updated information concerning the legal fees for bankruptcy-related services. The table in this notice contains the amounts the Secretary has determined to be reasonable and customary in all states, following an annual review of the amounts allowed by other Government-related home loan programs.
Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors
On November 6, 2020, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) solicited comments on preliminary proposed rule language for a risk-informed, technology-inclusive framework for reactor licensing. The public comment period closed on November 5, 2021. The NRC has decided to reopen the public comment period until January 31, 2022, to allow more time for members of the public to develop and submit their comments.
Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; U.S. Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement-018 Analytical Records System of Records
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is issuing a final rule to amend its regulations to exempt portions of a newly established system of records titled, ``DHS/U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (IC)-018 Analytical Records System of Records'' from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. Specifically, the Department exempts portions of the system of records'' from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement requirements.
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