December 23, 2021 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Notice of Solicitation of Applications for Inviting Applications for the Intermediary Relending Program for Fiscal Year 2022
Document Number: 2021-27770
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative Service
This Notice is to invite applications under the Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) for fiscal year (FY) 2022, subject to availability of funding. This Notice is being issued in order to allow applicants enough time to leverage financing, prepare and submit their applications, and give the Agency time to process program applications within FY 2022. Successful applications will be selected by the Agency for funding and subsequently awarded to the extent that funding may ultimately be made available through appropriations. An announcement on the website at https://www.rd.usda.gov/newsroom/notices-solicitation- applications-nosas will identify the amount received in the appropriations. The Agency advises that all interested parties bear the financial burden of preparing and submitting an application in response to the notice whether or not funding is appropriated for this Program in FY 2022.
Notice of Intent of Waiver With Respect to Land; Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids, MI
Document Number: 2021-27769
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is considering a proposal to change approximately 16 acres of airport land from aeronautical use to non-aeronautical use and to authorize the lease of airport property located at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids, Michigan. The aforementioned land is not needed for aeronautical use. The property is located to the northeast of the Patterson Avenue and Oostema Boulevard intersection. This intersection is the primary access to the airport. The property is currently vacant and not used for aeronautical purposes. The airport is proposing to lease this land for non-aeronautical development. Proposed uses include, restaurant, hotel, car wash, retail, and/or gas station.
Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Lane Snapper Management Measures
Document Number: 2021-27752
Type: Rule
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NMFS issues regulations to implement management measures described in a framework action to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP), as prepared by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council). This final rule modifies catch limits in the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) exclusive economic zone (EEZ) for lane snapper. The purpose of this final rule and the framework action is to modify the annual catch limit (ACL), to revise an accountability measure (AM), and to achieve optimum yield (OY) for the stock while preventing overfishing. This final rule also makes minor administrative changes to replace outdated NMFS website addresses and language about required software for the Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) programs. Additionally, this final rule reopens the harvest of lane snapper for the commercial and recreational sectors as a result of the ACL increase.
Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses
Document Number: 2021-27731
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Federal Trade Commission (``Commission'') proposes to commence a rulemaking proceeding to address certain deceptive or unfair acts or practices of impersonation. The Commission is soliciting written comment, data, and arguments concerning the need for such a rulemaking to prevent persons, entities, and organizations from impersonating government agencies or staff and businesses or their agents.
Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain; Connected Software Applications
Document Number: 2021-27730
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Department of Commerce
The Department of Commerce is extending the comment period for the proposed rule entitled, ``Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain; Connected Software Applications,'' that was published in the Federal Register on November 26, 2021. The proposed rule's comment period, which would have ended on December 27, 2021, is extended until January 11, 2022.
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Document Number: 2021-27645
Type: Rule
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 206, 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of cracked or missing nuts on the tail rotor drive shaft (TRDS) disc pack (Thomas) couplings. This AD requires removing certain nuts from service, installing newly designed nuts, and applying a specific torque and a torque stripe to each newly installed nut. This AD then requires, after the installation of each newly designed nut, inspecting the torque and, depending on the inspection results, either applying a torque stripe or performing further inspections and removing certain parts from service. Finally, this AD prohibits installing any affected nut on any TRDS Thomas coupling. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Capital Adequacy: The Complex Credit Union Leverage Ratio; Risk-Based Capital
Document Number: 2021-27644
Type: Rule
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: National Credit Union Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This final rule provides a simplified measure of capital adequacy for federally insured, natural-person credit unions (credit unions) classified as complex (those with total assets greater than $500 million). Under the final rule, a complex credit union that maintains a minimum net worth ratio, and that meets other qualifying criteria, is eligible to opt into the complex credit union leverage ratio (CCULR) framework if they have a minimum net worth ratio of nine percent. A complex credit union that opts into the CCULR framework need not calculate a risk-based capital ratio under the NCUA Board's October 29, 2015 risk-based capital final rule, as amended on October 18, 2018. A qualifying complex credit union that opts into the CCULR framework and maintains the minimum net worth ratio is considered well capitalized. The final rule also makes several amendments to update the NCUA's October 29, 2015 risk-based capital final rule, including addressing asset securitizations issued by credit unions, clarifying the treatment of off-balance sheet exposures, deducting certain mortgage servicing assets from a complex credit union's risk-based capital numerator, revising the treatment of goodwill, and amending other asset risk weights.
Subordinated Debt
Document Number: 2021-27643
Type: Rule
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: National Credit Union Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The NCUA Board (Board) is amending the Subordinated Debt rule, which the Board finalized in December 2020 with an effective date of January 1, 2022. This final rule amends the definition of ``Grandfathered Secondary Capital'' to include any secondary capital issued to the United States Government or one of its subdivisions (U.S. Government), under a secondary capital application approved before January 1, 2022, irrespective of the date of issuance. This amendment will benefit eligible low-income credit unions (LICUs) that are either participating in the U.S. Department of the Treasury's (Treasury) Emergency Capital Investment Program (ECIP) or other programs administered by the U.S. Government that can be used to fund secondary capital, if they do not receive the funds for such programs by December 31, 2021. The Board is also amending the Subordinated Debt rule by extending the expiration of regulatory capital treatment for the aforementioned secondary capital issuances to the later of 20 years from the date of issuance or January 1, 2042.
Mortgage Servicing Assets
Document Number: 2021-27641
Type: Rule
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: National Credit Union Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The NCUA Board (Board) is issuing a final rule to permit federal credit unions (FCUs) to purchase mortgage servicing assets (MSAs), referred to as mortgage servicing rights in the proposed rule, from other federally insured credit unions subject to certain requirements. Under the final rule, FCUs with a CAMEL or CAMELS composite rating of 1 or 2 and a CAMEL or CAMELS Management component rating of 1 or 2, may purchase the mortgage servicing rights of loans that the FCU is otherwise empowered to grant, provided these purchases are made in accordance with the FCU's policies and procedures that address the risk of these investments and servicing practices. The Federal Credit Union Act (the Act) permits FCUs to purchase mortgage servicing assets under their express authority to purchase assets from other credit unions.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
Document Number: 2021-27638
Type: Rule
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters. This AD requires various inspections of the left-hand side (LH) engine fuel supply (fuel supply) hose and depending on the inspection results, reinstalling the fuel supply hose or removing the fuel supply hose from service. Additionally, this AD requires installing an improved part and prohibits installing a certain part-numbered LH fuel supply hose on any helicopter unless it is installed by following certain procedures. This AD was prompted by a report of an incorrect installation of the LH fuel supply hose causing restricted fuel flow to the LH engine. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders
Document Number: 2021-27636
Type: Rule
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB and DG-1000M gliders with a Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Solo Model 2625 02i engine installed. This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as an error in the engine control unit (ECU) software. This AD requires updating the ECU software. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Proposed Amendment and Removal of VOR Federal Airways; Southeastern United States
Document Number: 2021-27632
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action proposes to modify 11 and remove 6 VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways in support of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) project in the southeastern United States. This proposal would provide for the safe and efficient use of navigable airspace within the National Airspace System (NAS) while reducing NAVAID dependencies throughout the NAS as part of the FAA VOR MON project.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Johnson's Seagrass From the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered Species and Removal of the Corresponding Designated Critical Habitat
Document Number: 2021-27631
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
We, NMFS, propose to remove Johnson's seagrass (Halophila johnsonii) from the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered Species. To correspond with this action, we are also proposing to remove the critical habitat designation for Johnson's seagrass. We propose these actions based on newly obtained genetic data that demonstrate that Johnson's seagrass is not a unique taxon but rather a clone of an Indo- Pacific species, Halophila ovalis.
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (Type Certificate Previously Held by Rolls-Royce plc) Turbofan Engines
Document Number: 2021-27628
Type: Rule
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Trent 1000-A2, Trent 1000- AE2, Trent 1000-C2, Trent 1000-CE2, Trent 1000-D2, Trent 1000-E2, Trent 1000-G2, Trent 1000-H2, Trent 1000-J2, Trent 1000-K2, and Trent 1000-L2 model turbofan engines. This AD was prompted by the manufacturer revising the engine Time Limits Manual (TLM) life limits of certain critical rotating parts, updating direct accumulation counting (DAC) data files, and updating certain maintenance tasks. This AD requires revision of the engine TLM life limits of certain critical rotating parts and DAC data files, 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 Helicopters
Document Number: 2021-27625
Type: Rule
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-11- 05, which applied to all Airbus Helicopters Model EC120B helicopters. AD 2020-11-05 required repetitive inspections of the tail rotor (TR) hub body for cracks and applicable corrective actions if necessary, and repetitive replacement of the attachment bolts, washers, and nuts of the TR hub body. This AD was prompted by a report of recurrent loss of tightening torque on several attachment bolts on the TR hub body. This AD retains certain requirements of AD 2020-11-05, adds repetitive inspections, requires additional corrective actions, and updates applicable service information. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Bank Secrecy Act Regulations-Reports of Foreign Financial Accounts Civil Penalties
Document Number: 2021-27623
Type: Rule
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Department of the Treasury, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
FinCEN is amending the Bank Secrecy Act civil penalty regulations relating to the requirements for reporting foreign financial accounts and for reporting transactions with foreign financial agencies. The amendments remove civil penalty language, which was made obsolete with the enactment of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 revised the manner for computing the penalty, including providing a greater maximum penalty for willful violations than was previously authorized.
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
Document Number: 2021-27622
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of failed rivets between the tailboom skin and the tail rotor (TR) gearbox support assembly. This proposed AD would require visually inspecting the external surface of the TR gearbox support assembly, borescope inspecting or visually inspecting the inside of the tailboom for certain conditions, and performing a tactile inspection. Depending on the results of the inspections, this proposed AD would require removing certain rivets from service or repairing gaps in accordance with FAA-approved methods. This proposed AD would also require repeating these inspections within certain intervals. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Bicyclopyrone; Pesticide Tolerances
Document Number: 2021-27602
Type: Rule
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of bicyclopyrone in or on the fresh and dried forms of lemongrass, rosemary, and wormwood. Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC., requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
Blueberry Promotion, Research and Information Order; Change in Membership, Nomination Procedures, and Term of Office
Document Number: 2021-27572
Type: Rule
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture
This rule changes the membership of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (Council) under the Blueberry Promotion, Research and Information Order (Order), by removing the first handler member and alternate position and adding two exporter member and alternate positions. Conforming changes will be made to the nomination procedures. In addition, this rule will allow members and alternates to remain in office until a successor is appointed. The Council administers the Order with oversight by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls: Notifications to the Congress of Proposed Commercial Export Licenses
Document Number: 2021-27569
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Department of State
The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls and the Department of State give notice that the attached Notifications of Proposed Commercial Export Licenses were submitted to the Congress on the dates indicated.
Petition for Waiver of Compliance
Document Number: 2021-27793
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation
Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance
Document Number: 2021-27792
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation
Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance
Document Number: 2021-27791
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation
Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Airplanes
Document Number: 2021-27790
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-18-10, which applies to certain Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH (DAI) Model DA 42, DA 42 M-NG, and DA 42 NG airplanes. AD 2017-18-10 requires modifying the flap control system, repetitively inspecting the flap bell crank, and replacing the flap bell crank as necessary. Since the FAA issued AD 2017-18-10, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) superseded its mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) to correct an unsafe condition on these products. This proposed AD would retain the actions required by AD 2017-18-10, expand the applicability, and prohibit the installation of certain flap bell cranks. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Rate Recovery, Reporting, and Accounting Treatment of Industry Association Dues and Certain Civic, Political, and Related Expenses
Document Number: 2021-27784
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
In this Notice of Inquiry, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) seeks comments on the rate recovery, reporting, and accounting treatment of industry association dues and certain civic, political, and related expenses. In addition, the Commission seeks comments on the ratemaking implications of potential accounting and reporting changes. The Commission also seeks comments on whether additional transparency or guidance is needed with respect to defining donations for charitable, social, or community welfare purposes.
Notice of Filing; Smita N. Shah, P.E.
Document Number: 2021-27781
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Airworthiness Directives; Stemme AG Gliders
Document Number: 2021-27774
Type: Rule
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Stemme AG Model Stemme S 12 gliders. This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as an airspeed indicator (ASI) with speed markings inconsistent with the approved and published values. This AD requires inspecting the ASI markings and, depending on findings, either replacing the ASI or amending the existing aircraft flight manual (AFM) until the ASI is replaced. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; 2022 and Projected 2023 Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Specifications
Document Number: 2021-27773
Type: Rule
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NMFS announces 2022 and projected 2023 specifications for the summer flounder, scup, and black sea fisheries. The implementing regulations for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan require us to publish specifications for the upcoming fishing year for each of these species. This action is intended to inform the public of the specifications for the start of the 2022 fishing year for summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass.
2022 Pricing of Numismatic Gold, Commemorative Gold, Platinum, and Palladium Products Grid
Document Number: 2021-27807
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: United States Mint, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
The United States Mint announces 2022 revisions to include an increase in price for the commemorative gold proof three-coin set within the Numismatic Gold, Commemorative Gold, Platinum, and Palladium Products Grid.
Advisory Committee on Veterans' Employment, Training and Employer Outreach (ACVETEO): Meeting
Document Number: 2021-27806
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Department of Labor, Veterans' Employment and Training Service
This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a forthcoming meeting of the ACVETEO. The ACVETEO will discuss the DOL core programs and services that assist veterans seeking employment and raise employer awareness as to the advantages of hiring veterans. There will be an opportunity for individuals or organizations to address the committee. Any individual or organization that wishes to do so should contact Mr. Gregory Green at ACVETEO@dol.gov. Additional information regarding the Committee, including its charter, current membership list, annual reports, meeting minutes, and meeting updates may be found at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/about/advisorycommittee. This notice also describes the functions of the ACVETEO. This document is intended to notify the general public.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Notice of Termination, Suspension, Reduction, or Increase in Benefit Payments (CM-908)
Document Number: 2021-27804
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Department of Labor
The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Office of Workers' Compensation Program (OWCP)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
Document Number: 2021-27803
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-12-23
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 (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. 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 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 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.
SGS North America, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards
Document Number: 2021-27802
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision to expand the scope of recognition for SGS North America, Inc., as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). Additionally, OSHA announces the addition of four test standards to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards.
Superabsorbent Polymers From South Korea
Document Number: 2021-27801
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Certain Foam Footwear; Institution of an Advisory Opinion Proceeding
Document Number: 2021-27800
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to institute an advisory opinion proceeding in the above-captioned investigation.
Stainless Steel Wire Rod From Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews
Document Number: 2021-27799
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-12-23
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 orders on stainless steel wire rod from Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
Air Plan Approval; California; San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District; Open Burning
Document Number: 2021-27797
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District (SJVUAPCD or the ``District'') portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOX) and particulate matter (PM) from agricultural open burning. We are proposing to approve additional local restrictions on such burning under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act). We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action.
IMARA Calculation for Calendar Year 2022 Under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program
Document Number: 2021-27795
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-12-23
Agency: Department of the Treasury
The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) is providing notice to the public of the insurance marketplace aggregate retention amount (IMARA) for calendar year 2022 for purposes of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIP or the Program) under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, as amended (TRIA or the Act). As explained below, Treasury has determined that the IMARA for calendar year 2022 is $42,690,205,453.
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