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Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Alitalia Societa Aerea Italiana
This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, the FAA's exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.
Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Choose Aerospace, Inc.
This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, the FAA's exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion nor omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.
Railroad Revenue Adequacy-2020 Determination
On September 7, 2021, the Board served a decision announcing the 2020 revenue adequacy determinations for the Nation's Class I railroads. Five Class I railroads (BNSF Railroad Company, CSX Transportation, Inc., The Kansas City Southern Railway Company, Soo Line Corporation, and Union Pacific Railroad Company) were found to be revenue adequate.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Electric Power Service Application, Reindeer in Alaska, Water Request, Leases and Permits, Navajo Partitioned Lands Grazing Permits
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) are proposing to renew five information collections.
Third-Party Access to the Department's Information Technology Systems and Notice of Criminal Penalties for Misuse of Access Devices
The U.S. Department of Education (Department) outlines the requirements for third-party access to the Department's Information Technology (IT) systems and establishes criminal penalties for misuse of access devices. Specifically, this notice sets forth the definition of an access device, the terms of service, the Code of Conduct, and information security standards, and provides notice of related criminal penalties.
Determination That Maintenance of Finding of March 29, 2021, Pertaining to Certain Disposable Gloves Produced in Malaysia, Is No Longer Necessary
On March 29, 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), with the approval of the Secretary of Homeland Security, issued a Finding that certain disposable gloves, were mined, produced, or manufactured in Malaysia by Top Glove Corporation Bhd with the use of convict, forced, or indentured labor, and were being, or were likely to be, imported into the United States. CBP has now determined, based upon additional information, that such merchandise is no longer being, or is likely to be, imported into the United States in violation of section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended.
Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NSPS for Lime Manufacturing (Renewal)
The Environmental Protection Agency has submitted an information collection request (ICR), ``NSPS for Lime Manufacturing (EPA ICR Number 1167.13, OMB Control Number 2060-0063), to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through December 31, 2021. Public comments were previously requested, via the Federal Register, on February 8, 2021 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. A fuller description of the ICR is given below, including its estimated burden and cost to the public. An agency may neither conduct nor sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently-valid OMB control number.
Recapture of Excess Employment Tax Credits Under the American Relief Plan Act of 2021
This document sets forth temporary regulations under sections 3131, 3132, and 3134 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code), added by sections 9641 and 9651 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. These temporary regulations authorize the assessment of any erroneous refund of the tax credits paid under sections 3131, 3132 (including any increases in those credits under section 3133), and 3134 of the Code. The text of these temporary regulations also serves as the text of the proposed regulations (REG-109077-21) set forth in the notice of proposed rulemaking on this subject in the Proposed Rules section of this issue of the Federal Register.
Recapture of Excess Employment Tax Credits Under the American Relief Plan Act of 2021
In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations pursuant to the regulatory authority granted under sections 3131, 3132, and 3134 of the Internal Revenue Code, added by sections 9641 and 9651 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, to prescribe regulations as may be necessary for recapturing the benefit of the employment tax credits provided under these sections when necessary and to prevent the avoidance of the purposes of the limitations under these sections. These proposed regulations affect businesses and tax-exempt organizations, as well as certain governmental entities, that claim the paid sick leave credit and the paid family leave credit under sections 3131 and 3132, respectively, and that claim the employee retention credit under section 3134. The text of those temporary regulations serves as the text of these proposed regulations.
Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review Rescission in Part, and Intent To Rescind in Part; 2019
The Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers/ exporters of certain passenger vehicle and light truck tires (passenger tires) from the People's Republic of China (China) during the period of review (POR), January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019. In addition, we are rescinding the review with respect to 19 companies, and announcing our preliminary intent to rescind this review with respect to eight other companies. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.
Notice of Intent To Issue Forest Order Closing Areas Along the Wildland Urban Interface on the Eastern Side of the Huachuca Mountains to Recreational Shooting
The Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, is giving notice of its intent to issue a forest order closing areas in proximity to canyon roads on the eastern side of the Huachuca Mountains in the vicinity of the City of Sierra Vista, Fort Huachuca, and the communities of Hereford and Palominas, Arizona to recreational shooting in advance of the public comment period for the proposed closure. At the end of the period of advance notice, the Forest Service will solicit public comments, as specified in this notice, on the proposed forest order.
Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Berth III New Mooring Dolphins Project in Ketchikan, Alaska
NMFS has received a request from the City of Ketchikan, Alaska (COK) for the reissuance of a previously issued incidental harassment authorization (IHA) with the only change being effective dates. The initial IHA authorized take of nine species of marine mammals, by Level A and Level B harassment, incidental to construction associated with the Berth III New Mooring Dolphins Project in Ketchikan, AK. The project has been delayed by one year and none of the work covered in the initial IHA has been conducted. The initial IHA was effective from October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022. The COK has requested reissuance with new effective dates of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023. The scope of the activities and anticipated effects remain the same, authorized take numbers are not changed, and the required mitigation, monitoring, and reporting remains the same as included in the initial IHA. NMFS is, therefore, issuing a second identical IHA to cover the incidental take analyzed and authorized in the initial IHA.
Certain Frozen Fish Fillets From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Preliminary Determination of No Shipments, and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2019-2020
The Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that NTSF Seafoods Joint Stock Company (NTSF), a producer and exporter of frozen fish fillets (fish fillets) from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) did not make sales of subject merchandise at prices below normal value (NV) during the period of review (POR) August 1, 2019, through July 31, 2020. Commerce also preliminarily determines that it is appropriate to apply facts available, with adverse inferences (AFA) to East Sea Seafoods Joint Stock Company (ESS), an exporter of fish fillets from Vietnam. We also preliminarily determine that one additional company, Green Farms Seafood Joint Stock Company (Green Farms), is eligible for separate rate status, 32 companies did not establish eligibility for a separate rate and are part of the Vietnam-wide entity, and 15 companies had no shipments during the POR. Finally, we are rescinding this review with respect to 13 companies. We invite interested parties to comment on these preliminary results.
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions
The National Park Service is soliciting electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before August 28, 2021, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places.
Notice of Issuance of Final Determination Concerning Certain Calcitriol Soft-Shell Capsules
This document provides notice that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a final determination concerning the country of origin of certain Calcitriol soft-shell capsules. Based upon the facts presented, CBP has concluded in the final determination that the Calcitriol capsules would be products of a foreign country or instrumentality designated pursuant to CBP regulations for purposes of U.S. Government procurement.
IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments
This amendment adopts miscellaneous amendments to the required IFR (instrument flight rules) altitudes and changeover points for certain Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes for which a minimum or maximum en route authorized IFR altitude is prescribed. This regulatory action is needed because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System. These changes are designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace under instrument conditions in the affected areas.
Rental Assistance Demonstration: Post-Conversion Replacement of Units Under a PBV Housing Assistance Payment Contract
This notice establishes the process by which assisted units under a Project Based Voucher (PBV) Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contract originally executed through a conversion under the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) can be replaced in the event that the original units would be unavailable for occupancy due to a proposed demolition and reconstruction of the units, as a result of natural disaster, or other causes.
Proposed Revocation of United States Area Navigation Routes Q-162 and Q-166; Bishop, CA
This action proposes to revoke United States Area Navigation (RNAV) routes Q-162 and Q-166 in the vicinity of Bishop, CA due to the establishment of a new RNAV route, Q-174, that provides better connectivity for the Las Vegas Terminal area arrivals.
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Monroe, NC
This action amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport, Monroe, NC. The FAA is taking this action as a result of the Charlotte Class B Biennial Review. This action also updates the airport's name to Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport (formerly Monroe Airport). In addition, this action updates the geographic coordinates of the airport to coincide with the FAA's database. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area.
Certain Portable Gaming Console Systems With Attachable Handheld Controllers and Components Thereof II: Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination, and on Review, To Find No Violation of Section 337; Termination of the Investigation
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review a final initial determination (``ID'') with respect to whether the economic prong of the domestic industry requirement was satisfied, and on review, has determined to take no position on the issue. The Commission has determined not to review the remainder of the ID, and thereby finds no violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The investigation is terminated.
Use of NASA Airfield Facilities by Aircraft Not Operated for the Benefit of the Federal Government
This direct final rule makes non-substantive changes to update the list of available airport facilities.
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Taxpayer Assistance Center Improvements Project Committee
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Taxpayer Assistance Center Improvements Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service.
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Taxpayer Communications Project Committee
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Taxpayer Communications Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. This meeting will still be held via teleconference.
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Joint Committee
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Joint Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service.
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Tax Forms and Publications Project Committee
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Tax Forms and Publications Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service.
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Toll-Free Phone Lines Project Committee
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Toll-Free Phone Lines Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service.
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Notices and Correspondence Project Committee
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Notices and Correspondence Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. This meeting will still be held via teleconference.
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Special Projects Committee
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Special Projects Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service.
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks To Refresh the Record on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Use of the 5 GHz Band
In this document, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau seeks to refresh and update the record in this proceeding, which was commenced to consider a petition for rulemaking filed by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) that asked the Commission to adopt licensing and service rules for Control and Non-Payload Communications (CNPC) links in the 5030-5091 MHz band to support Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations in the United States.
Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection-002 Trusted and Registered Traveler Programs 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 updated and reissued system of records titled, ``DHS/U.S. Customs and Border Protection-002 Trusted and Registered Traveler Programs (TRTP) System of Records'' from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. Specifically, the Department exempts portions of this system of records from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement requirements.
Air Plan Limited Approval and Limited Disapproval, California; Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing a limited approval and limited disapproval of a revision to the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District's (MDAQMD or District) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns oxides of nitrogen (NOX) emissions from stationary internal combustion engines. Under the authority of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the ``Act''), this action approves a local rule that regulates these emission sources into the federally-enforceable SIP, thereby strengthening the SIP, while identifying deficiencies with the rule that must be corrected by the MDAQMD in order for the EPA to grant full approval of the rule.
Air Plan Approval; California; Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District, Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District, and Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District; Combustion Sources
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve revisions to the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD), Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District (EKAPCD), and Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District (YSAQMD) portions of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOX) from boilers, steam generating units, process heaters, and stationary internal combustion engines. We are approving local rules that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the ``Act'').
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank), as a part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to comment on the proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Implementation of Telecommunications Provisions of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018
The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is issuing a final rule with comment to implement statutory provisions of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill). The intent of this rule is to modify existing regulations to include the statutory revisions authorized by the 2018 Farm Bill.
FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Assistance and Mitigation Planning Regulations
This final rule revises the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Hazard Mitigation Assistance and mitigation planning regulations to reflect current statutory authority and agency practice.
Floating Cabins
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is publishing a final rule to amend its regulations that govern floating cabins located on the Tennessee River System. The unrestrained mooring of floating cabins on the Tennessee River System, if left unaddressed, would pose unacceptable risks to navigation, safety, the environment, and public lands. These amendments provide health, safety, and environmental standards as well as establish permitting standards with regard to rebuilding, modifying, or combining floating cabins.
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