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Endangered and Threatened Species; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Nassau Grouper
Document Number: 2022-22195
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2022-10-17
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
We, NMFS, propose to designate critical habitat for the threatened Nassau grouper pursuant to section 4 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Specific occupied areas proposed for designation as critical habitat contain approximately 2,353.19 sq. kilometers (908.57 sq. miles) of aquatic habitat located in waters off the coasts of southeastern Florida, Puerto Rico, Navassa, and the United States Virgin Islands (USVI). We have considered positive and negative economic, national security, and other relevant impacts of the proposed critical habitat. We are soliciting comments from the public on all aspects of the proposal, including our identification and consideration of impacts of the proposed action.
Air Plan Approval and Air Quality Designation; GA; Redesignation of the Atlanta, Georgia 2015 8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area to Attainment
Document Number: 2022-21653
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-17
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
On February 28, 2022, the State of Georgia, through the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD) of the Department of Natural Resources, submitted a request for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to redesignate the Atlanta, Georgia 2015 8-hour ozone nonattainment area (hereinafter referred to as the ``Atlanta Area'' or ``Area'') to attainment for the 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or standards) and to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision containing a maintenance plan for the Area. EPA is approving the State's plan for maintaining attainment of the 2015 8-hour ozone standard in the Area, including the motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NOX) and volatile organic compounds (VOC) for the years of 2018 and 2033 for the Area, incorporating the maintenance plan into the SIP, and redesignating the Area to attainment for the 2015 8-hour ozone NAAQS. EPA is also notifying the public of the status of EPA's adequacy determination for the MVEBs for the Area.
Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses
Document Number: 2022-21289
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2022-10-17
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC or ``Commission'') commences a rulemaking to promulgate a trade regulation rule entitled ``Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses,'' which would prohibit the impersonation of government, businesses, or their officials. The Commission finds such impersonation to be prevalent based on the comments it received in response to an advance notice of proposed rulemaking and other information discussed in this document. The Commission now solicits written comment, data, and arguments concerning the utility and scope of the proposed trade regulation rule to prohibit the impersonation of government, businesses, or their officials.
Safety Zone; NAS Jax Air Show, St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL
Document Number: 2022-22467
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-17
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the St. Johns River in connection with the Naval Air Station Jacksonville Air Show. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL, during the air show. Entry of vessels or persons into this safety zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Jacksonville or a designated representative.
Readability Changes for Special Requirements for Admission, Extension, and Maintenance of Nonimmigrant Status
Document Number: 2022-22465
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-17
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is adding technical reading aids to a section of the Code of Federal Regulations to make that section easier to navigate.
Safety Zone; Potomac River, Washington, DC
Document Number: 2022-22462
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-17
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the Potomac River. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment on these navigable waters near Washington, DC, on October 22, 2022, (no rain date) from potential hazards during a fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Maryland-National Capital Region or a designated representative.
Eleventh Coast Guard District Annual Marine Events; Northern California and Lake Tahoe, CA
Document Number: 2022-22429
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-17
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is updating the list of marine events occurring annually within the Eleventh Coast Guard District, specifically within the San Francisco Captain of the Port (COTP) zone. This rule will enable vessel movement restrictions in the regulated area when the special local regulations are activated and enforced.
Loan Guaranty: Loss-Mitigation Options for Guaranteed Loans
Document Number: 2022-22414
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2022-10-17
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Loan Guaranty Service (LGY) is requesting public comment on expanding VA's incentivized loss- mitigation options available to servicers that assist veterans whose VA-guaranteed loans are in default. Although VA identifies, below, specific topics and questions for discussion, it encourages commenters to discuss any other topic that will help VA as it explores whether to expand the incentivized loss-mitigation options outlined in VA regulation.
Special Local Regulation; Eureka Concert Spectator Area, Eureka Channel, Eureka, CA
Document Number: 2022-22431
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-14
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary local regulation for the navigable waters of Eureka Channel, in the vicinity of Woodley Island, in support of an onshore concert with spectator vessels. This special local regulation is necessary to protect the safety of life on these navigable waters and to ensure the safety of mariners transiting the area from the dangers associated with the large gathering of on water concert spectators. This special local regulation will temporarily establish the spectator area and safe access lane to be used for transit and emergency response access. This regulation is necessary to provide safety of life on the navigable waters during the event, which will be held on October 16, 2022.
Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Regulations
Document Number: 2022-22368
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2022-10-14
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is issuing this proposed rule to remove a provision from one section of the existing Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS) regulations, regarding the resolution of conflicting Federal agency regulations by the Director of the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries.
Safety Zone; Mystic River, Mystic, CT
Document Number: 2022-22395
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-14
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Mystic River for the Mystic Seaport Bridge 100th Anniversary Fireworks Display. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on the navigable waters in the vicinity of the Mystic Bascule Bridge during a fireworks display. This rule would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Long Island Sound or a designated representative.
Safety Zones in Reentry Sites; Tampa and Tallahassee, Florida
Document Number: 2022-22391
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-14
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is activating two safety zones for the SpaceX Commercial Crew-4 mission, reentry vehicle splashdown, and recovery operations. These operations will occur in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Our regulation for safety zones in reentry sites within the Seventh Coast Guard District identifies the regulated areas for this event. No U.S. flagged vessel may enter the safety zones unless authorized by the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg or a designated representative. Foreign-flagged vessels are encouraged to remain outside the safety zones.
Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements
Document Number: 2022-22290
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2022-10-14
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) is seeking public comment on a proposed rule that requires common carriers and marine terminal operators to include specific minimum information on demurrage and detention invoices and outlines certain billing practices relevant to appropriate timeframes for issuing invoices, disputing charges with the billing party, and resolving such disputes. The proposed rule addresses considerations identified in the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022. The proposed rule would adopt minimum information that common carriers must include in a demurrage or detention invoice; add to this list additional information that must be included in or with a demurrage or detention invoice; further define prohibited practices by clarifying which parties may be appropriately billed for demurrage or detention charges; and establish billing practices that billing parties must follow when invoicing for demurrage or detention charges.
Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR): Reconsideration of Fugitive Emissions Rule
Document Number: 2022-22259
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2022-10-14
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to repeal regulatory amendments promulgated through a final rule adopted in 2008 under the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) that addressed the consideration of ``fugitive'' emissions of air pollutants from stationary sources when determining the applicability of certain permitting requirements under the Act. Those amendments have been stayed as a result of the reconsideration process. To bring closure to the reconsideration proceeding, the EPA is proposing to fully repeal the 2008 rule by removing the stayed provisions of the regulatory amendments adopted in 2008. The EPA is also proposing to remove a related exemption for modifications that would be considered major solely due to the inclusion of fugitive emissions. As a result of the proposed changes, all existing major stationary sources would be required to include fugitive emissions in determining whether a physical or operational change constitutes a ``major modification,'' requiring a permit under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) or Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR) programs.
Data Protection Review Court
Document Number: 2022-22234
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-14
Agency: Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General
As authorized and directed by the Executive order of October 7, 2022, ``Enhancing Safeguards for United States Signals Intelligence Activities,'' this rule amends Department of Justice regulations to establish within the Department a Data Protection Review Court (``DPRC''). The DPRC will review determinations made by the Civil Liberties Protection Officer of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (``ODNI CLPO'') in response to qualifying complaints that allege certain violations of United States law in the conduct of United States signals intelligence activities. Applications for review by the DPRC must be filed by individuals through the appropriate public authority in a designated foreign country or regional economic integration organization. To facilitate their independent and impartial review, DPRC judges will not be subject to the day-to-day supervision of the Attorney General and will be subject to removal protections. DPRC decisions, including the direction of appropriate remedial measures to be undertaken by United States intelligence agencies, will be final and binding. Individual complainants will not be informed whether they were subject to signals intelligence activities, but instead will receive a standardized notice that states that the DPRC's review has been completed and either did not identify any covered violations or the DPRC issued a determination requiring any appropriate remediation.
Federal Travel Regulation (FTR); Relocation Allowances-Waiver of Certain Provisions of the FTR Chapter 302 for Official Relocation Travel to Locations in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Fiona
Document Number: 2022-22168
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-14
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
GSA informs Federal agencies that certain provisions of the FTR governing official relocation travel are temporarily waived for Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico locations impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Fiona and that GSA Bulletin FTR 23-03, containing additional details of that waiver, is available.
Air Plan Approval; California; Innovative Clean Transit Regulation
Document Number: 2022-21910
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2022-10-14
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning particulate matter (PM) and oxides of nitrogen (NOX) emissions from public transit buses. We are proposing to approve State rules that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act). We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action.
Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR): Cancellation of the Advanced Export Information (AEI) Pilot Program
Document Number: 2022-21748
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-14
Agency: Census Bureau, Department of Commerce
In a Solicitation of Pilot Program Participants in the Federal Register on January 31, 2014, the Census Bureau announced the implementation of the Advanced Export Information (AEI) pilot program to evaluate a new filing option in the Automated Export System and solicited AEI pilot program participants. The AEI pilot program filing option allowed participating exporters to submit a limited set of Electronic Export Information (EEI) in accordance with existing filing deadlines, followed by the full set of data elements submitted within five calendar days of the date of export. This notification announces that the Census Bureau, in cooperation with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), has decided to cancel the AEI pilot program. This decision to eliminate the AEI pilot program as an AES filing option was made because the Census Bureau was unable to conduct sufficient analysis and evaluation of the pilot program due to a lack of adequate participation.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for Sideroxylon reclinatum
Document Number: 2022-21604
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2022-10-14
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to designate critical habitat for Sideroxylon reclinatum ssp. austrofloridense (Everglades bully), Digitaria pauciflora (Florida pineland crabgrass), Chamaesyce deltoidea ssp. pinetorum (pineland sandmat), and Dalea carthagenensis var. floridana (Florida prairie- clover) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act), as amended. In total, approximately 179,680 acres (72,714 hectares) for Everglades bully, 177,879 acres (71,985 hectares) for Florida pineland crabgrass, 8,867 acres (3,588 hectares) for pineland sandmat, and 179,300 acres (72,560 hectares) for Florida prairie-clover in Monroe, Collier, and Miami-Dade Counties, Florida, fall within the boundaries of the proposed critical habitat designations. If we finalize this rule as proposed, it would extend the Act's protections to the species' critical habitats. We also announce the availability of a draft economic analysis (DEA) of the proposed designations of critical habitat for these four plant species.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for Chamaecrista lineata
Document Number: 2022-21587
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2022-10-14
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to designate critical habitat for Chamaecrista lineata var. keyensis (Big Pine partridge pea), Chamaesyce deltoidea ssp. serpyllum (wedge spurge), Linum arenicola (sand flax), and Argythamnia blodgettii (Blodgett's silverbush) under the Endangered Species Act (Act). In total, approximately 1,462 acres (592 hectares) for Big Pine partridge pea and approximately 1,379 acres (558 hectares) for wedge spurge, in Monroe County, Florida, and approximately 5,090 acres (2,060 hectares) for sand flax and 16,635 acres (6,732 hectares) for Blodgett's silverbush in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, Florida, fall within the boundaries of the proposed critical habitat designations. If we finalize this rule as proposed, it would extend the Act's protections to the species' critical habitat. We also announce the availability of a draft economic analysis of the proposed designation of critical habitat for these four plant species.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Rim Rock Crowned Snake and Key Ring-Necked Snake and Designation of Critical Habitat
Document Number: 2022-21543
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2022-10-14
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to list two Florida species, the Key ring-necked snake (Diadophis punctatus acricus) and the rim rock crowned snake (Tantilla oolitica), and propose to designate critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). This determination also serves as our 12-month finding on the petition to list the Key ring-necked snake and the rim rock crowned snake. After a review of the best available scientific and commercial information, we find that listing both species is warranted. Accordingly, we propose to list both species as endangered species under the Act. If we finalize this rule as proposed, it would add the species to the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and extend the Act's protections to both species. We also propose to designate critical habitat for the Key ring-necked snake and the rim rock crowned snake under the Act. In total, approximately 2,604 acres (ac) (1,054) hectares (ha) in Monroe County, Florida, and approximately 5,972 ac (2,418 ha) in Miami-Dade County and Monroe County, Florida, fall within the boundaries of the proposed critical habitat designation for the Key ring-necked snake and the rim rock crowned snake, respectively. We announce the availability of a draft economic analysis of the proposed designation of critical habitat for both species.
Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan; Amendment 30; 2023-24 Biennial Specifications and Management Measures
Document Number: 2022-20430
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2022-10-14
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
This proposed rule would establish the 2023-24 harvest specifications for groundfish caught in the U.S. exclusive economic zone seaward of Washington, Oregon, and California, consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan. This proposed rule would also revise management measures intended to keep the total annual catch of each groundfish stock or stock complex within the annual catch limits. These proposed measures are intended to help prevent overfishing, rebuild overfished stocks, achieve optimum yield, and ensure management measures are based on the best scientific information available. This proposed rule would also make minor corrections to the regulations. Additionally, this proposed rule announces the receipt of exempted fishing permit applications. NMFS has made a preliminary determination that these applications warrant further consideration. NMFS requests public comment on these applications. This action also would implement portions of Amendment 30 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan, which would specify a shortbelly rockfish catch threshold to initiate Council review; extend the length of the limited entry fixed gear sablefish primary season; change the use of Rockfish Conservation Area boundaries; expand the use of Block Area Closures to control catch of groundfish; and correct the definition of Block Area Closures. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, NMFS also announces the availability of a draft environmental assessment that analyzes the potential effects of the associated proposed rule.
Actuarial Assumptions for Determining an Employer's Withdrawal Liability
Document Number: 2022-22304
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2022-10-14
Agency: Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation is proposing to provide interest rate assumptions that may be used by a plan actuary in determining a withdrawing employer's liability under a multiemployer plan.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
Document Number: 2022-22320
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-13
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A321-251NX, -252NX, -253NX, -271NX, and -272NX airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of an un-commanded escape slide release during flight due to a blockage of one of the system venting features. This AD requires modification of affected reservoirs, and limits the installation of affected reservoirs, 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.
Safety Zones in Reentry Sites; Jacksonville, Daytona, Cape Canaveral, Florida
Document Number: 2022-22279
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-13
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is activating three safety zones for the SpaceX Commercial Crew-4 mission, reentry vehicle splashdown, and recovery operations. These operations will occur in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Our regulation for safety zones in reentry sites within the Seventh Coast Guard District identifies the regulated areas for this event. No U.S.-flagged vessel may enter the safety zones unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Jacksonville or a designated representative. Foreign-flagged vessels are encouraged to remain outside the safety zones.
Safety Zone; Verdigris River MM 431 Through MM 432, Catoosa, OK
Document Number: 2022-22218
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-13
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of the Verdigris River, Mile Marker (MM) 431 through MM 432, Catoosa, OK. This rule is necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during a bridge demolition. All vessels and persons are prohibited from entering the demolition area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Lower Mississippi River or a designated representative.
Changes To Implement Provisions of the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020; Delay of Effective Date and Correction
Document Number: 2022-22217
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-13
Agency: Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office
On November 17, 2021, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or Office) published in the Federal Register a final rule amending its regulations to implement provisions of the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (TMA). This action changes the effective date for the regulations published in the November 17, 2021, final rule that established new Office action response periods and set fees for requests to extend Office action response deadlines. This action resets the effective date for responses and extensions from December 1, 2022, to December 3, 2022, in the examination of applications, and from December 1, 2022, to October 7, 2023, in the examination of post- registration filings.
Publication of Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations Web General License 13B
Document Number: 2022-22236
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-13
Agency: Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing one general license (GL) issued pursuant to the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations: GL 13B, which was previously issued on OFAC's website.
Publication of Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations Web General License D-2
Document Number: 2022-22233
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-13
Agency: Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing one general license (GL) issued pursuant to the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations: GL D-2, which was previously made available on OFAC's website.
Publication of Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations Determinations
Document Number: 2022-22162
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-13
Agency: Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing one sectoral determination issued pursuant to an April 15, 2021 Executive order, as well as a category of services determination issued pursuant to an April 6, 2022 Executive order. Each determination was previously issued on OFAC's website.
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
Document Number: 2022-22157
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-13
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This rule amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
Document Number: 2022-22156
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-13
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPS) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure procedures (ODPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Fans and Blowers
Document Number: 2022-22141
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2022-10-13
Agency: Department of Energy
On February 8, 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy (``DOE'') published a request for information regarding energy conservation standards for fans and blowers. In this NODA, DOE is publishing preliminary inputs and methodology for its technology, screening, engineering, shipments, markups, life cycle cost, and energy use analysis for air circulating fans. Air circulating fans are a subcategory of fans; however, air circulating fans were not included in the Appliance Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory (``ASRAC'') negotiations undertaken in 2015 (see Docket No. EERE-2013-BT-STD-0006). The purpose of this NODA is to provide stakeholders with the opportunity to review and provide comment on DOE's preliminary technical and economic evaluation of air circulating fans, prior to DOE's publication of a notice of proposed rulemaking for all fans and blowers. The analysis presented in this NODA is consistent with the air circulating fans scope and definitions that DOE proposed in the July 25, 2022, test procedure notice of proposed rulemaking (``NOPR'') for fans and blowers (``July 2022 TP NOPR''). DOE requests comments, data, and information regarding its analysis.
Procedures for Access to the Public Briefing on Additional Export Controls on Certain Advanced Computing and Semiconductor Manufacturing Items
Document Number: 2022-22037
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-13
Agency: Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security
On October 7, 2022, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) placed on public display an interim final rule: ``Implementation of Additional Export Controls: Certain Advanced Computing and Semiconductor Manufacturing Items; Supercomputer and Semiconductor End Use; Entity List Modification.'' On October 13, 2022, Under Secretary for Industry and Security Alan F. Estevez and Assistant Secretary for Export Administration Thea D. Rozman Kendler will conduct a public briefing on the rule and associated actions. This announcement provides details on the procedures for attending the public briefing.
Air Plan Approval; South Carolina; Revisions to Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction Rules
Document Number: 2022-21972
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-13
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of South Carolina, through the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), on November 4, 2016. This revision was submitted by South Carolina in response to a finding of substantial inadequacy and SIP call published by EPA on June 12, 2015, of provisions in the South Carolina SIP related to excess emissions during startup, shutdown, and malfunction (SSM) events. EPA is approving the SIP revision and finds that the revision corrects the deficiencies identified in the June 12, 2015, SIP call. EPA is also approving portions of multiple SIP revisions previously submitted by SC DHEC on October 1, 2007, July 18, 2011, August 8, 2014, and August 12, 2015, as they relate to the provisions identified in the June 12, 2015, SIP call.
Period of Admission and Extensions of Stay for Representatives of Foreign Information Media Seeking To Enter the United States
Document Number: 2022-21898
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-13
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
This rule amends Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations to better facilitate the U.S. Government's ability to achieve greater reciprocity between the United States and the People's Republic of China (PRC) relative to the treatment of representatives of foreign information media of the respective countries seeking entry into the other country. For entry into the United States, such foreign nationals would seek to be admitted in I nonimmigrant status as bona fide representatives of foreign information media. Currently, foreign nationals who present a passport issued by the PRC, with the exception of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) or Macau SAR passport holders, may be admitted in or otherwise granted I nonimmigrant status until the activities or assignments consistent with the I classification are completed, not to exceed 90 days. This rule amends the DHS regulations to remove the set period of stay of up to 90 days and to allow the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to determine the maximum period of stay, no longer than one year, for PRC I visa holders, taking into account certain factors. This rule also announces the Secretary has determined the maximum period of stay for which a noncitizen who presents a passport issued by the PRC (other than a Hong Kong SAR passport or a Macau SAR passport) may be admitted in or otherwise granted I nonimmigrant status is one year.
Revisions to the Unverified List; Clarifications to Activities and Criteria That May Lead to Additions to the Entity List
Document Number: 2022-21714
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-13
Agency: Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding 31 persons to the Unverified List (UVL). The 31 persons are added to the UVL on the basis that BIS was unable to verify their bona fides because an end-use check could not be completed satisfactorily for reasons outside the U.S. Government's control. All 31 persons are being added under the destination of the People's Republic of China (China). This rule also removes nine persons, all under the destination of China, from the UVL because BIS was able to verify their bona fides. With this final rule, BIS also clarifies the activities and criteria that may lead to the addition of an entity to the Entity List, including a sustained lack of cooperation by the host government (e.g., the government of the country in which an end-use check is to be conducted) that effectively prevents BIS from determining compliance with the EAR.
Implementation of Additional Export Controls: Certain Advanced Computing and Semiconductor Manufacturing Items; Supercomputer and Semiconductor End Use; Entity List Modification
Document Number: 2022-21658
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-13
Agency: Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security
In this rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to implement necessary controls on advanced computing integrated circuits (ICs), computer commodities that contain such ICs, and certain semiconductor manufacturing items. In addition, BIS is expanding controls on transactions involving items for supercomputer and semiconductor manufacturing end uses, for example, this rule expands the scope of foreign-produced items subject to license requirements for twenty-eight existing entities on the Entity List that are located in China. BIS is also informing the public that specific activities of ``U.S. persons'' that `support' the ``development'' or ``production'' of certain ICs in the PRC require a license. Lastly, to minimize short term impact on the semiconductor supply chain from this rule, BIS is establishing a Temporary General License to permit specific, limited manufacturing activities in China related to items destined for use outside China and is identifying a model certificate that may be used in compliance programs to assist, along with other measures, in conducting due diligence. `
Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
Document Number: 2022-21454
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2022-10-13
Agency: Wage and Hour Division, Employment Standards Administration, Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor (the Department) is proposing to modify Wage and Hour Division regulations to revise its analysis for determining employee or independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA or Act) to be more consistent with judicial precedent and the Act's text and purpose.
Publication of Venezuela Sanctions Regulations Web General License 3 and Subsequent Iterations
Document Number: 2022-22198
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-13
Agency: Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing nine general licenses (GLs) issued in the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations program: GLs 3, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, and 3G, each of which was previously issued on OFAC's website and is now expired, as well as GL 3H, which was also previously issued on OFAC's website.
Publication of Venezuela Sanctions Regulations Web General License 9 and Subsequent Iterations
Document Number: 2022-22197
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-13
Agency: Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing eight general licenses (GLs) issued in the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations program: GLs 9, 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D, 9E, and 9F, each of which was previously issued on OFAC's website and is now expired, as well as GL 9G, which was also previously issued on OFAC's website.
Adoption of Updated EDGAR Filer Manual
Document Number: 2022-22194
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-13
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is adopting amendments to Volume II of the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system (``EDGAR'') Filer Manual (``Filer Manual'') and related rules and forms. The EDGAR system was upgraded on September 19, 2022.
Affordability of Employer Coverage for Family Members of Employees
Document Number: 2022-22184
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-13
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
This document contains final regulations under section 36B of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) that amend the regulations regarding eligibility for the premium tax credit (PTC) to provide that affordability of employer-sponsored minimum essential coverage (employer coverage) for family members of an employee is determined based on the employee's share of the cost of covering the employee and those family members, not the cost of covering only the employee. The final regulations also add a minimum value rule for family members of employees based on the benefits provided to the family members. The final regulations affect taxpayers who enroll, or enroll a family member, in individual health insurance coverage through a Health Insurance Exchange (Exchange) and who may be allowed a PTC for the coverage.
Revised Reporting Requirements Due to Catastrophic Conditions for Federal Seafood Dealers, Individual Fishing Quota Dealers, and Charter Vessels and Headboats in Portions of Florida and South Carolina
Document Number: 2022-22159
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-12
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
In accordance with the regulations implementing the individual fishing quota (IFQ), Federal dealer reporting, and Federal charter vessel and headboat (for-hire vessel) reporting programs specific to the reef fish fishery in the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) and the coastal migratory pelagic (CMP) fisheries in the Gulf and Atlantic, the snapper-grouper fishery in the South Atlantic, and the dolphin and wahoo fishery in the Atlantic, the Regional Administrator (RA), Southeast Region, NMFS, has determined that Hurricane Ian has caused catastrophic conditions in certain Florida and South Carolina counties. This temporary rule authorizes any dealer in the affected area described in this temporary rule who does not have access to electronic reporting to delay reporting of trip tickets to NMFS and authorizes IFQ participants within the affected area to use paper-based forms, if necessary, for basic required administrative functions, e.g., landing transactions. This rule also authorizes any Federal for-hire owner or operator in the affected area described in this temporary rule who does not have access to electronic reporting to delay reporting of logbook and South Atlantic ``Did Not Fish'' records to NMFS. This temporary rule is intended to facilitate continuation of IFQ, dealer, and Federal for-hire reporting operations during the period of catastrophic conditions.
Arrival Restrictions Applicable to Flights Carrying Persons Who Have Recently Traveled From or Were Otherwise Present Within Uganda
Document Number: 2022-22264
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-12
Agency: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
This document announces the decision of the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to direct all flights to the United States carrying persons who have recently traveled from, or were otherwise present within, Uganda to arrive at one of the United States airports where the United States government is focusing public health resources to implement enhanced public health measures. For purposes of this document, a person has recently traveled from Uganda if that person departed from, or was otherwise present within, Uganda within 21 days of the date of the person's entry or attempted entry into the United States. Also, for purposes of this document, crew and flights carrying only cargo (i.e., no passengers or non-crew), are excluded from the measures herein.
Safety Zones; Pensacola, Panama City, and Tallahassee, Florida
Document Number: 2022-22235
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-12
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
This temporary final rule would implement a special activities provision of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. The Coast Guard is establishing three temporary safety zones for the safe splashdown and recovery of reentry vehicles launched by Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) in support of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) from October 12, 2022 until November 10, 2022. These three temporary safety zones are located within the Captain of the Port Sector Mobile area of responsibility offshore of Pensacola, Panama City, and Tallahassee, Florida. This rule would prohibit U.S. flagged vessels from entering any of the temporary safety zones unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Mobile or a designated representative. Foreign-flagged vessels would be encouraged to remain outside the safety zones. This action is necessary to protect vessels and waterway users from the potential hazards created by reentry vehicle splashdowns and recovery operations in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). It is also necessary to provide for the safe recovery of reentry vehicles, and any personnel involved in reentry services, after the splashdown.
Federal Student Aid Programs (Federal Perkins Loan Program, Federal Family Education Loan Program, and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program)
Document Number: 2022-22205
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-12
Agency: Department of Education
The Secretary of Education (Secretary) is issuing updated waivers and modifications of statutory and regulatory provisions governing the Federal student financial aid programs under the authority of the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003 (HEROES Act or Act). The waivers and modifications in this document apply only to the national emergency concerning the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 pandemic).
Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, Me Hydrogen; Tolerance Exemption
Document Number: 2022-22145
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-12
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of siloxanes and silicones, di-Me, Me hydrogen, reaction products with vinyl group-terminated di-Me siloxanes (CAS Reg. No. 156065-02-0), when used as an inert ingredient in a pesticide chemical formulation. The Dow Chemical Company submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of siloxanes and silicones, di-Me, Me hydrogen, reaction products with vinyl group-terminated di-Me siloxanes on food or feed commodities.
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea Subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
Document Number: 2022-22139
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-12
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod, except for the Community Development Quota program (CDQ), in the Bering Sea subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the non-CDQ allocation of the 2022 Pacific cod total allowable catch (TAC) in the Bering Sea subarea of the BSAI.
Dimethyl Sulfoxide; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance
Document Number: 2022-22129
Type: Rule
Date: 2022-10-12
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of dimethyl sulfoxide (CAS Reg. No. 67-68- 5) when used as an inert ingredient (solvent, co-solvent), in pesticide formulations for pre-harvest applications, including post-emergence use. Exponent, Inc., on behalf of Gaylord Chemical Company submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting an amendment to an existing tolerance exemption. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of dimethyl sulfoxide for pre-harvest applications.
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