November 14, 2022 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Miscellaneous Corrections
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations to make miscellaneous corrections. These changes include correcting typographical errors, removing obsolete language, inserting missing language, and updating the telephone number for the NRC's Region IV office.
Proposed Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Rogers, Springdale, and Bentonville, AR
This action proposes to amend Class D airspace and Class E surface airspace for the following Arkansas airports: Rogers Executive Airport-Carter Field (new name), Springdale Municipal Airport, and Bentonville Municipal Airport/Louise M Thaden Field (new name), as well as updating the airport's names and geographic coordinates. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area.
Federal Acquisition Regulation: Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate-Related Financial Risk
DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a requirement to ensure certain Federal contractors disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risk and set science-based targets to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Safety Standard for Gates and Enclosures
Consistent with the CPSIA's process for updating mandatory standards for durable infant or toddler products that are based on a voluntary standard, this direct final rule updates the mandatory standard for gates and enclosures to incorporate by reference to ASTM F1004-22.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Finding on a Petition To List the Shortfin Mako Shark (Isurus oxyrinchus) as Threatened or Endangered Under the Endangered Species Act
We, NMFS, have completed a comprehensive status review under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for the shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus) in response to a petition from Defenders of Wildlife to list the species. After reviewing the best scientific and commercial data available, including the Status Review Report, we have determined that listing the shortfin mako shark as a threatened or endangered species under the ESA is not warranted.
Default Provisions for Hearing Proceedings Relating to the Revocation, Suspension, or Denial of a Registration
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is amending its regulations by adding and revising provisions which enable DEA to hold registrants or applicants in default when they fail to timely request a hearing, or otherwise fail to participate in hearings. DEA is also amending its regulations to include an answer provision which will regulate how registrants respond to an Order to Show Cause (OTSC). These changes involve the revocation, suspension, or denial of a registration and do not affect other types of hearings.
Management Contracts
The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC or Commission) issued a proposed rule revising its management contract regulations. The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) provides that an Indian tribe may enter into a management contract for the operation of Class II or Class III gaming activity if such contract has been submitted to and approved by the NIGC Chairman. Collateral agreements to a management contract are also subject to the Chairman's approval. This final rule makes background investigations required of all persons who have 10 percent or more direct or indirect financial interest in a management contract, of all entities with 10 percent or more financial interest in a management contract, of any other person or entity with a direct or indirect financial interest in a management contract otherwise designated by the Commission, and authorizes the Chairman, either by request or unilaterally, to exercise discretion to reduce the scope of the information to be furnished and background investigation to be conducted for certain entities.
Amendments to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances per October 2020 and April 2021 NOSB Recommendations (Handling, Crops)
This rule amends the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) section of the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) organic regulations to implement recommendations submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) by the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). This rule allows low-acyl gellan gum, a food additive used as a thickener, gelling agent, and stabilizer, as an ingredient in processed organic products. This rule also allows paper- based crop planting aids for organic crop production. Finally, this rule replaces the term ``wood resin'' on the National List with the term ``wood rosin'' to reflect the popular spelling of the substance.
Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 5-Final
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing the Contaminant Candidate List (CCL) which is a list of contaminants in drinking water that are currently not subject to any proposed or promulgated national primary drinking water regulations. In addition, these contaminants are known or anticipated to occur in public water systems and may require regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This list is the Fifth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 5) published by the agency since the SDWA amendments of 1996. CCL 5 includes 66 chemicals, 3 chemical groups (cyanotoxins, disinfection byproducts (DBPs), and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)), and 12 microbial contaminants.
Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain General Electric Company (GE) GE90-76B, GE90-85B, GE90-90B, and GE90-94B model turbofan engines. This proposed AD was prompted by a commanded in-flight shutdown (IFSD) due to cracking and rockback of the high-pressure turbine (HPT) stage 2 nozzles resulting in blade liberation, severe rotor imbalance, and liberation of the exhaust centerbody. This proposed AD would require initial and repetitive borescope inspections (BSIs) of the forward platforms of the HPT stage 2 blades or the leading edges of the HPT stage 2 nozzles and, depending on the results of the inspections, removal and replacement of the HPT stage 2 nozzles with a part eligible for installation. As a mandatory terminating action to the repetitive BSIs of the forward platforms of the HPT stage 2 blades or the leading edges of the HPT stage 2 nozzles, this proposed AD would require replacement of the HPT stage 2 nozzles. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Q5A(R2) Viral Safety Evaluation of Biotechnology Products Derived From Cell Lines of Human or Animal Origin; International Council for Harmonisation; Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry entitled ``Q5A(R2) Viral Safety Evaluation of Biotechnology Products Derived From Cell Lines of Human or Animal Origin.'' The draft 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 draft guidance updates the ICH guidance for industry ``Q5A Viral Safety Evaluation of Biotechnology Products Derived From Cell Lines of Human or Animal Origin'' issued in September 1998 to reflect advances in scientific knowledge and regulatory expectations. The draft guidance is intended to describe risk-based principles and mitigation strategies to assure the viral safety of biotechnology products, including the data necessary to submit in a marketing application.
Availability of the IRIS Assessment Plan and Protocol for Assessing Cancer Risk From Inhalation Exposure to Cobalt and Cobalt Compounds
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a 30- day public comment period associated with release of the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Assessment Plan and Systematic Review Protocol for Inhalation Exposure to Cobalt and Compounds (Cancer). This document communicates information on the scoping needs identified by EPA program and regional offices and the IRIS Program's initial problem formulation activities. Specifically, the assessment plan outlines the objectives for the IRIS assessment and the type of evidence considered most pertinent to address the scoping needs. The systematic review protocol describes the methodology of how the assessment will be conducted, including dose-response considerations. EPA is releasing this IRIS assessment plan and systematic review protocol for a 30-day public comment period in advance of a public science webinar planned for November 30, 2022. The Agency encourages the public to comment on all aspects of the assessment plan and the systematic review protocol, including key science issues and identification of any new or missing studies.
Eliminating Continuing Legal Education Certification and Recognition for Patent Practitioners
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or Office) amends the rules of practice in patent cases and the rules regarding the representation of others before the USPTO to eliminate provisions regarding voluntary continuing legal education (CLE) certification for registered patent practitioners and individuals granted limited recognition to practice in patent matters before the USPTO. After rules were published on August 3, 2020, providing that registered patent practitioners and persons granted limited recognition to practice in patent matters before the USPTO would be permitted to voluntarily certify completion of CLE to the Director of the Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED Director) and that the OED Director could publish whether such persons had voluntarily certified, the USPTO indefinitely delayed implementation of the voluntary CLE certification. After receiving and considering stakeholder feedback on the certification process and possible details regarding implementation, the USPTO has determined that it will not implement the voluntary CLE certification program at this time.
Charter Renewal for the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, HHS is hereby giving notice that the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (ACHDNC) has been renewed. The effective date of the charter renewal is November 10, 2022.
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.
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.
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.
Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Quarterly Listing of Program Issuances-July Through September 2022
This quarterly notice lists CMS manual instructions, substantive and interpretive regulations, and other Federal Register notices that were published from April through June 2022, relating to the Medicare and Medicaid programs and other programs administered by CMS.
Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions
The Committee is proposing to delete services from to the Procurement List that were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilitiess.
Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Marine Air Conditioning Systems, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same, DN 3654; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.
Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment; Comment Request for Forms 8609 and 8609-A
The Internal Revenue Service, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the 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. Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 8609, Low-Income Housing Credit Allocation and Certification, and Form 8609-A, Annual Statement for Low-Income Housing Credit.
Notice of Funding Opportunity To Establish Cooperative Agreements With Technical Assistance Providers for the Fiscal Year 2022 Thriving Communities Program; Correction
The Department of Transportation is correcting a notice published on October 19, 2022 issue of the Federal Register entitled ``Notice of Funding Opportunity to Establish Cooperative Agreements with Technical Assistance Providers for the Fiscal year 2022 Thriving Communities Program''. This notice extends the deadline date and makes minor technical corrections to the NOFO document.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the DMA is establishing a new system of records titled, ``Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS),'' DPA-04. The system collects, ingests, stores, transmits, and organizes public affairs released DoD media in various content types. It improves data quality, automation, and linking of defense visual information across DoD for mission readiness and visual information records management.
Marine Mammals and Endangered Species
Notice is hereby given that permits, permit amendments, and permit modifications have been issued to the following entities under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA), as applicable.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Application Package for Day of Service Application Instructions (MLK + 9/11)
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Corporation for National and Community Service (operating as AmeriCorps) is proposing to renew an information collection.
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; 2023 Atlantic Shark Commercial Fishing Year
This final rule adjusts the quotas and retention limits and establishes the opening date for the 2023 fishing year for the Atlantic commercial shark fisheries. Quotas are adjusted as required or allowable based on underharvests from the 2022 fishing year. NMFS establishes the opening date and commercial retention limits to provide, to the extent practicable, fishing opportunities for commercial shark fishermen in all regions and areas. The final measures could affect fishing opportunities for commercial shark fishermen in the northwestern Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Revision of Information Collection; FDIC National Survey of Unbanked and Underbanked Households; Comment Request (3064-0215)
The FDIC, as part of its obligations under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the survey collection instrument for its eighth biennial survey of households, which has been renamed the FDIC National Survey of Unbanked and Underbanked Households (Household Survey). This survey was previously named the Survey of Household Use of Banking and Financial Services and is assigned OMB Control No. 3064-0215. The 2023 Household Survey is scheduled to be conducted in partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau as a supplement to its June 2023 Current Population Survey (CPS). The survey collects information on U.S. households' use of bank accounts, prepaid cards, nonbank online payment services and other nonbank financial transaction services, and bank and nonbank credit. The results of these biennial surveys will be published by the FDIC, and help inform policymakers, bankers, and researchers about bank account ownership and household use of the banking system and nonbank financial products and services to meet their financial needs.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Application Package for Disability Accommodation Reimbursement Request Form
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Corporation for National and Community Service (operating as AmeriCorps) is proposing to renew an information collection.
Accrediting Agencies Currently Undergoing Review for the Purposes of Recognition by the U.S. Secretary of Education
This notice provides information to members of the public on submitting written comments for accrediting agencies currently undergoing review for purposes of recognition by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
Boundary Establishment for Fifteenmile Creek National Wild and Scenic River, Mt. Hood National Forest, Hood River and Wasco Counties, Oregon
In accordance with Section 3(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the USDA Forest Service, Washington Office, is transmitting the final boundary of Fifteenmile Creek National Wild and Scenic River to Congress. The Fifteenmile Creek Wild and Scenic River boundary description is available for review on https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/ mthood/landmanagement/planning.
Comprehensive River Management Plan for the Red Wild and Scenic River on Daniel Boone National Forest, Forest Service, Menifee, Wolfe and Powell Counties, Kentucky
In accordance with Section 3(d)(1) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the USDA Forest Service announces the completion and availability of a comprehensive river management plan (CRMP) for the Red Wild and Scenic River. A 19.4 mile segment of the Red River was designated by Congress in the Red River Designation Act of 1993, as a national wild and scenic river and managed by the Forest Service.
Notice of Intent To Amend the Las Vegas Resource Management Plan and Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Copper Rays Solar Project in Nye County, Nevada
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada State Director intends to prepare a Resource Management Plan (RMP) amendment with an associated Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Copper Rays Solar Project and by this notice is announcing the beginning of the scoping period to solicit public comments and identify issues, and is providing the planning criteria for public review.
International Product Change-Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service Agreement
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Competitive Product List in the Mail Classification Schedule.
Intent To Request an Extension From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: Cybersecurity Measures for Surface Modes
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites public comment on one currently-approved Information Collection Request (ICR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 1652-0074, abstracted below, that we will submit to OMB for an extension in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). On October 26, 2022, OMB approved TSA's request for an emergency approval of this collection to address the ongoing cybersecurity threat to surface transportation and associated infrastructure. TSA is now seeking to renew the collection, which expires on April 30, 2023, with incorporation of the subject of the emergency request. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. The collection allows TSA to address the ongoing cybersecurity threat to surface transportation systems and associated infrastructure.
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