November 7, 2022 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Inc., Erickson 214 Holdings, LLC, Leonardo S.p.a., and Various Restricted Category Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Inc., Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP helicopters; certain Erickson 214 Holdings, LLC, Model 214B and 214B-1 helicopters; certain Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB412 and AB412 EP helicopters; and certain various restricted category helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of two in-service failures of forward crosstubes due to fatigue damage and the issuance of newly established life limits. This AD requires determining the total number of landings on certain part-numbered forward crosstubes and incorporating requirements (airworthiness limitations) into existing maintenance records. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Public Interest Exigent Circumstances Waiver of Build America, Buy America Provisions as Applied to Certain Recipients of HUD Federal Financial Assistance
In accordance with the Build America, Buy America Act (``BABA'' or ``the Act'') this notice advises that HUD is proposing a departmentwide public interest waiver to the Buy America Domestic Content Procurement Preference (``Buy America Preference,'' or ``BAP'') for grantees and recipients of Federal Financial Assistance from HUD as applied to the iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials requirement of BABA in certain exigent circumstances. In accordance with the Act, HUD has found that this proposed departmentwide exigent circumstances waiver is in the public interest. The waiver will assist HUD and its grantees and funding recipients in preventing immediate delays to critically important projects that serve to ensuring the safety and health of HUD constituents and continuing to provide economic opportunity through housing and community development projects. Moreover, this waiver will assist HUD in working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers, meet the need for quality affordable rental homes, utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life, and build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination.
Determination of Rates and Terms for Making and Distributing Phonorecords (Phonorecords IV)
The Copyright Royalty Judges publish for comment and objection proposed regulations that set rates and terms applicable during the period from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2027, for the section 115 statutory license for making and distributing phonorecords of nondramatic musical works.
Public Interest De Minimis, Small Grants, and Minor Components Waiver of Build America, Buy America Provisions as Applied to Certain Recipients of HUD Federal Financial Assistance
In accordance with the Build America, Buy America Act (``BABA'' or ``the Act'') this notice advises that HUD is proposing a departmentwide public interest de minimis, Small Grants, and Minor Components waiver to the Buy America Domestic Content Procurement Preference (``Buy America Preference,'' or ``BAP'') as applied to the iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials requirement of the Act for recipients of Federal Financial Assistance. For the purposes of this proposed waiver, HUD is proposing to waive the application of the BAP for infrastructure projects whose total cost is an amount equal to or less than the Simplified acquisition threshold, which is currently $250,000. HUD is also proposing to waive the application of the BAP for all Small Grants of Federal Financial Assistance that are equal to or below the Simplified acquisition threshold, which is currently $250,000. Additionally, HUD is proposing to waive the application of the BAP for Minor Components of an infrastructure project, such that a cumulative total of no more than a total of 5 percent of the total cost of the iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in and incorporated into the infrastructure project, up to a maximum of $1 million. In accordance with the Act, HUD has found that such proposed De Minimis, Small Grants and Minor Components waivers are in the public interest. The waiver will assist HUD and its grantees and funding recipients in preventing immediate delays to critically important projects that serve to ensuring the safety and health of HUD constituents and continuing to provide economic opportunity through housing and community development projects. Moreover, this waiver will assist HUD in working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers, meet the need for quality affordable rental homes, utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life, and build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination.
Certain Electrolyte Containing Beverages and Labeling and Packaging Thereof; Notice of Commission Final Determination To Issue a Limited Exclusion Order; Termination of the Investigation
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to issue a limited exclusion order (``LEO'') barring entry of certain electrolyte containing beverages and labeling and packaging thereof that are imported by or on behalf of the following defaulting respondents (all of Mexico): Carbonera Los Asadores de C.V.; Comercial Trevi[ntilde]o de Reynosa, S.A. de C.V.; Distribuidora Mercatto S.A. de C.V.; H & F Tech International S.A. de C.V.; Leticia Ang[eacute]lica Saenz Fernandez; Yoselen Susana Martinez Tirado; Grupo Comercial Lux del Norte S.A. de C.V.; and Caribe Agencia Express, S.A. de C.V. (collectively, the ``Defaulting Respondents''). The investigation is terminated.
Amendment of R-2206 and Establishment of Restricted Areas R-2206B, R-2206C, R-2206D, R-2206E, R-2206F, and R-2206G; Clear, AK
This action amends restricted area R-2206 by renaming it R- 2206A and establishes six new restricted areas R-2206B, R-2206C, R- 2206D, R-2206E, R-2206F, and R-2206G, over Clear, AK. The FAA has determined that these actions are necessary to protect aircraft from the hazardous High-Intensity Radiated Field (HIRF) produced by the Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) and segregate non-participating aircraft.
Proposed Collection: Comment Request
The National Endowment for the Arts, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This program helps ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the National Endowment for the Arts, on behalf of the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities, is soliciting comments concerning renewal of the Application for International Indemnification. A copy of this collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the address section of this notice.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: State Agency Options for Standard Utility Allowances and Self-Employment Income
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on this proposed information collection. This is a revision of a currently approved collection. This information collection addresses the State agency reporting and recordkeeping burden associated with the following State agency options under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): establishing and reviewing standard utility allowances (SUAs) and establishing methodology for offsetting cost of producing self-employment income.
Notice of Filing of Plats of Survey, Idaho
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has officially filed the plats of survey of the lands described below in the BLM, Idaho State Office, Boise, Idaho, on the dates specified below:
M10 Bioanalytical Method Validation and Study Sample Analysis; International Council for Harmonisation; Guidance for Industry; Availability
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a final guidance for industry entitled ``M10 Bioanalytical Method Validation and Study Sample Analysis.'' The guidance was prepared under the auspices of the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH), formerly the International Conference on Harmonisation. The guidance describes recommendations for method validation for bioanalytical assays for nonclinical and clinical studies that generate data to support regulatory submissions, including the procedures and processes that should be characterized for chromatographic and ligand-binding assays that are used to measure the parent and active metabolites of drugs administered in nonclinical and clinical subjects. The guidance is intended to provide industry with harmonized regulatory expectations for bioanalytical method validation of assays used to support regulatory submissions. The guidance replaces the draft guidance ``M10 Bioanalytical Method Validation'' issued on June 27, 2019.
Studying Multiple Versions of a Cellular or Gene Therapy Product in an Early-Phase Clinical Trial; Guidance for Industry; Availability
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a final guidance entitled ``Studying Multiple Versions of a Cellular or Gene Therapy Product in an Early-Phase Clinical Trial; Guidance for Industry.'' The guidance document provides recommendations to sponsors interested in studying multiple versions of a cellular or gene therapy product in an early phase clinical trial for a single disease. Sponsors have expressed interest in gathering preliminary evidence of safety and activity using multiple versions of a cellular or gene therapy product in a single clinical trial, where each version of the product is distinct and is generally submitted to FDA in a separate investigational new drug application (IND). The guidance provides recommendations for conducting such studies, including how to organize and structure the INDs, submit new information, and report adverse events. The guidance announced in this notice finalizes the draft guidance of the same title dated September 2021.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Certification of Identity for Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Requests
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) 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 information collection associated with certain Freedom of Information and Privacy Act requests.
Harmonized Tariff Schedule Numbers for the Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Products
This proposal invites comments on updates to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) numbers for paper and paper-based packaging products in the Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research, and Information Order (Order). In addition, this action proposes new language that allows assessment collection to continue even if HTS numbers change in the future. The Paper and Packaging Board (Board) administers the Order with oversight by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Joint USPTO-FDA Collaboration Initiatives; Notice of Public Listening Session and Request for Comments
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Department of Commerce, in collaboration with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Health and Human Services, is announcing a public listening session on January 19, 2023, titled ``Listening Session on Joint USPTO-FDA Collaboration Initiatives.'' The purpose of the listening session is to seek public comments on proposed initiatives for collaboration between the agencies to advance President Biden's Executive Order on ``Promoting Competition in the American Economy'' and to promote greater access to medicines for American families. To assist in gathering public input, the USPTO and the FDA are announcing the establishment of a docket to track feedback received through this notice and a request for comments on these collaborative efforts.
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Colorado; Revisions to Colorado Code of Regulations; Regulation Number 3
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to Regulation Number 3 of the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) submitted to the EPA by the State of Colorado on March 22, 2021. These revisions reflect changes made by the State to update dates of incorporation by reference of sections of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) related to Global Warming Potentials (GWPs). The revisions also include updated references to other sections of the CCR that were previously moved to a new location as well as changes to Regulation 3 to reflect digitalization of public notice and comment procedures. The EPA is taking this action pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Morganton, NC
This action proposes to amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Foothills Regional Airport, Morganton, NC, by updating the airport's name and geographic coordinates. Additionally, the geographic coordinates of Fiddlers NDB would be updated. Also, Grace Hospital would be removed from the descriptor, as all instrument approaches into the hospital have been canceled. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area.
Revocation of Class E Airspace; Stratford, TX
This action removes the Class E airspace at Stratford, TX. This action is due to the cancellation of the instrument procedures at the associated airport, and the airspace no longer being required.
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Eagle Lake, TX
This action amends the Class E airspace at Eagle Lake, TX. This action is due to an airspace review conducted as part of the decommissioning of the Eagle Lake very high frequency (VHF) omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimal Operational Network (MON) Program. The geographic coordinates of the airport are also being updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.
Proposed Revocation of Class E Airspace; Marfa, TX
This action proposes to remove the Class E airspace at Marfa, TX. The FAA is proposing this action due to the closure of the airport.
Technical Correction to Regulation Regarding Registration Exception for Officials
This final rule updates a Drug Enforcement Administration regulation involving exemption from registration for law enforcement officials by removing an inapposite cross-reference listing. This action makes no substantive changes to this regulation.
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 October 22, 2022, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places.
Commission Fee Rate and Fingerprint Fees
Notice is hereby given that the National Indian Gaming Commission has adopted its annual fee rates of 0.00% for tier 1 and 0.08% (.0008) for tier 2, which maintain the current fee rates. These rates shall apply to all assessable gross revenues from each gaming operation under the jurisdiction of the Commission. If a tribe has a certificate of self-regulation, the fee rate on Class II revenues shall be 0.04% (.0004) which is one-half of the annual fee rate. The annual fee rates are effective November 1, 2022 and will remain in effect until new rates are adopted. The National Indian Gaming Commission has also adopted its fingerprint processing fee of $45 per card which represents an increase of $10 per card. The fingerprint processing fee is effective November 1, 2022 and will remain in effect until the Commission adopts a new rate.
Notice of Solicitation of Applications for the Strategic Economic and Community Development Program for FY 2023
The Under Secretary for Rural Development (RD) is seeking applications for the Strategic Economic and Community Development (SECD) priority, as reauthorized by Section 6401 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) for projects that support multi-jurisdictional and multi-sectoral strategic community investment plans. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, the Agency will implement SECD by reserving loan and/or grant funds from the appropriations of the programs covered by this funding priority. This notice describes the requirements by which the Agency will consider projects eligible for the covered programs' reserved appropriated funds and the information needed to submit an application. This NOSA is being issued prior to passage of a final appropriations act for FY 2023 to allow potential applicants time to submit applications for financial assistance under the covered programs and to give the Agency time to process applications. Once the FY 2023 funding amounts are determined, the Agency will publish them on its website at https://www.rd.usda.gov/ newsroom/notices-solicitation-applications-nosas.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form Project
The Internal Revenue Service, 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 continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning excise taxes on excess inclusions of REMIC residual interests.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project
The Internal Revenue Service, 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 proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning Settlement Funds.
Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility Determination for a Foreign-Built Vessel: FEISTY LADY (Motor); Invitation for Public Comments
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to issue coastwise endorsement eligibility determinations for foreign-built vessels which will carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. A request for such a determination has been received by MARAD. By this notice, MARAD seeks comments from interested parties as to any effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below.
New Postal Products
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.
Proposed Collection; 60-Day Comment Request; NCI Genomic Data Commons (GDC) Data Submission Request Form (National Cancer Institute)
In compliance with the requirement of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 to provide an opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
Renewal of the Voluntary Tanker Agreement Program; Revised Form of the Voluntary Agreement
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) announces the renewal of the Voluntary Tanker Agreement Program and the publication of its revised Voluntary Tanker Agreement (VTA). The revised VTA replaces a prior version that was last published in Volume 73 of the Federal Register at page 51692 (September 4, 2008). After publishing the proposed text in the Federal Register in 2019 and hosting a public hearing in August 2020, MARAD has incorporated public input into the revised VTA.
Environmental Management Advisory Board
This notice announces an in-person/virtual meeting of the Environmental Management Advisory Board (EMAB). The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved collection.
Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
This notice is a summary of a petition for modification submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by the party listed below.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Emergency Mine Evacuation
The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)-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.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Post Enrollment Data Collection for Job Corps Participants
The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Employment Training Administration (ETA)-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.
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Request for Department of State Personal Identification Card
The Department of State has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. 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 30 days for public comment.
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