2022 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of smoke and fire in the cockpit. This AD requires inspecting the forward cabin roof ceiling harnesses and installation, 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.

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Viking Air Limited (Viking) (type certificate previously held by Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland, Inc.) Model DHC-3 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a recent investigation of a Viking Model DHC-3 airplane where the lock ring of the stabilizer actuator was found missing. This AD requires a visual inspection of the stabilizer actuator to confirm that the stabilizer actuator lock ring is present, correctly seated in the groove in the upper housing, and engaged in the clamp nut, applicable corrective actions, and application of a torque seal. This AD also requires sending the inspection results to the FAA. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) submitted Amendment 124 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI FMP) and Amendment 112 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA FMP) to the Secretary of Commerce for review. If approved, Amendment 124 to the BSAI FMP and Amendment 112 to the GOA FMP would authorize the use of jig gear in the sablefish individual fishing quota (IFQ) and community development quota (CDQ) programs. Amendment 124 would also remove the residency requirements for Community Quota Entity (CQE). These amendments are intended to promote the goals and objectives of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), the FMPs, and other applicable laws.

After this first round notice and public comment period, the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) plans to submit a proposed modified OGE Form 201, Request an Individual's Ethics Documents (OGE Form 201) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval of a three-year extension under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The OGE Form 201 is used by persons requesting access to executive branch public financial disclosure reports and other covered records.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public to take this opportunity to comment on an extension, with changes, of a currently approved information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the application process for the conveyance of Federal real property for public benefit.

Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement for Proposal to Lease Space, GSA Form 1364 and Lessor's Annual Cost Statement, GSA Form 1217.

On September 7, 2022, EPA Region 10 proposed to issue a general permit for Federal Aquaculture Facilities and Aquaculture Facilities Located in Indian Country in Washington. In response to requests from the regulated community, EPA is extending the end of the public comment period from November 7, 2022 to December 22, 2022.

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on August 23, 2022, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Daedalus Prime LLC of Bronxville, New York. A supplement to the complaint was filed on September 12, 2022. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain semiconductors and devices and products containing the same, including printed circuit boards, automotive parts, and automobiles by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,775,833 (``the '833 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 8,898,494 (``the '494 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 9,575,895 (``the '895 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 10,049,080 (``the '080 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 10,394,300 (``the '300 patent''); and U.S. Patent No. 10,705,588 (``the '588 patent''). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces three public meetings of the Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB). The meetings will be conducted in a virtual format via webcast. The purpose of the meetings will be for the EFAB to provide workgroup updates and work products for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund charge. Written public comments may be provided in advance. No oral public comments will be accepted during the meetings. Please see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further details.

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.

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice announces that the Advisory Committee on Infant and Maternal Mortality (ACIMM or Committee) has scheduled a public meeting. Information about ACIMM and the agenda for this meeting can be found on the ACIMM website at https://www.hrsa.gov/advisory-committees/infant- mortality/.

NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Navy on behalf of NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to construction activities associated with the relocation of NOAA research vessels at Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities. NMFS is also requesting comments on a possible one-time, 1-year renewal that could be issued under certain circumstances and if all requirements are met, as described in Request for Public Comments at the end of this notice. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested MMPA authorization and agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of cracks found in the fastener holes at a certain location in the center wing box rear spar, lower skin. This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracking of certain areas of the center wing box rear spar, lower skin and lower chord; and repair. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

NMFS proposes regulations to implement Amendment 23 to the Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan. Amendment 23 was developed by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council to establish a revised Atlantic mackerel rebuilding plan, set the 2023 Atlantic mackerel specifications and a river herring and shad catch cap for the Atlantic mackerel fishery, establish a recreational possession limit, and modify in-season closure measures. This action is necessary to prevent overfishing and rebuild the Atlantic mackerel stock based on a 2021 management track assessment that found the Atlantic mackerel stock remains overfished and subject to overfishing. The intended effect of this rule is to sustainably manage the Atlantic mackerel fishery and achieve optimum yield on a continuing basis.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making a determination that the the Anne Arundel County and Baltimore County, Maryland sulfur dioxide (SO2) nonattainment area has attained the 2010 primary SO2 national ambient air quality standard (2010 SO2 NAAQS). Under EPA's Clean Data Policy, certain Clean Air Act (CAA) planning requirements are suspended for a nonattainment area when EPA issues a determination that air quality data demonstrate that the NAAQS is being attained. EPA deems these suspended CAA requirements as no longer applicable for as long as air quality continues to meet the NAAQS. EPA is also simultaneously approving elements of Maryland's January 31, 2020 state implementation plan (SIP) revision submittal containing an attainment plan for the Anne Arundel County and Baltimore County SO2 nonattainment area (referred to hereafter as the Anne Arundel-Baltimore County Area, or simply the Area). The attainment plan elements EPA is approving are not suspended by a determination of attainment under EPA's Clean Data Policy, because EPA considers them independent of planning requirements that are designed to help the area attain the NAAQS. Finally, EPA is approving as SIP strengthening measures certain emission limit requirements on large SO2 emission sources that were submitted as part of Maryland's attainment plan. This clean data determination (CDD) and partial approval of Maryland's attainment plan SIP revision does not constitute redesignation of the Area to attainment or full approval of the submitted attainment plan. This action is being taken under the CAA.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving elements of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission from Indiana regarding the infrastructure requirements of section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The infrastructure requirements are designed to ensure that the structural components of each state's air quality management program are adequate to meet the state's responsibilities under the CAA. EPA is also approving revisions to the Indiana SIP that would incorporate by reference a more recent edition of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). EPA proposed this action on June 29, 2022, and received no comments.

This action amends the Class E airspace at Bloomfield, IA. This action is the result of an airspace review conducted as part of the decommissioning of the Bloomfield non-directional beacon (NDB).

This action amends the Class E airspace at Indianapolis, IN; Kokomo, IN; Marion, IN; and Sheridan, IN. This action due to airspace reviews conducted as part of the decommissioning of the Kokomo very high frequency (VHF) omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimal Operational Network (MON) Program. The names and geographic coordinates of various airports are also being updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its rules on VA-backed interest rate reduction refinancing loans (IRRRLs). The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act and the Protecting Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act of 2019 outlined the circumstances in which VA may guarantee or insure refinance loans, by setting forth net tangible benefit, recoupment, and seasoning standards. The proposed rule would update VA's existing IRRRL regulation to current statutory requirements.

This action amends Alaskan VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airway V-436 and Jet route J-125, and establishes United States Area Navigation (RNAV) route T-399 in the vicinity of Clear, AK. These Air Traffic Service (ATS) route actions are necessary due to the amendment of restricted area R-2206 and the establishment of new restricted areas in the vicinity of Clear, AK.