January 17, 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number.
Approval of Teterboro Airport (TEB) Noise Compatibility Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings for the noise compatibility program submitted by LGA, see supplementary information for details. On June 15, 2017, the FAA determined that the noise exposure maps submitted by TEB were in compliance with applicable requirements. On July 15, 2022, the FAA determined that the noise compatibility program submitted by TEB would be initiating final review for approval or disapproval. On January 10, 2023, the FAA approved the TEB noise compatibility program. The noise compatibility program contained 33 recommended measures, including 16 noise abatement measures, four land use measures, and 13 program management measures. Of the measures proposed, 23 were approved, four were approved as voluntary, three were disapproved, and three were determined to have no FAA action as continuations of existing mandatory practices at TEB. Six of the 16 noise abatement procedures proposed at LGA are related to new or revised flight procedures.
Location-Based Routing for Wireless 911 Calls
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (the FCC or Commission) proposes rules to more precisely route wireless 911 calls and texts to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), which can result in faster response times during emergencies. Wireless 911 calls have historically been routed to PSAPs based on the location of the cell tower that handles the call. Sometimes, however, the 911 call is routed to the wrong PSAP because the cell tower is not in the same jurisdiction as the 911 caller. This can happen, for instance, when an emergency call is placed near a county border. These misrouted 911 calls must be transferred from one PSAP to another, which consumes time and resources and can cause confusion and delay in emergency response. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposes to require wireless and covered text providers to deploy technology that supports location- based routing, a method that relies on precise information about the location of the wireless caller's device, on some networks and to use location-based routing to route 911 voice calls and texts originating on those networks when caller location is accurate and timely. In addition, the NPRM proposes to require CMRS and covered text providers to deliver 911 calls, texts, and associated routing information in internet Protocol (IP) format upon request of certain 911 authorities.
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Plymouth and Winamac, IN
This action amends the Class E airspace at Plymouth and Winamac, IN. This action is due to airspace reviews conducted as part of the decommissioning of the Knox very high frequency (VHF) omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimal Operational Network (MON) Program. The geographic coordinates of Plymouth Municipal Airport are also being updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Mount Sterling and Pittsfield, IL
This action amends the Class E airspace at Mount Sterling and Pittsfield, IL. This action is due to airspace reviews conducted as part of the decommissioning of the Quincy very high frequency (VHF) omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimal Operational Network (MON) Program. The geographic coordinates of Pittsfield Penstone Municipal Airport, Pittsfield, IL, are also being updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.
Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (Type Certificate Previously Held by WALTER Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and MOTORLET a.s.) Turboprop Engines
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (GEAC) H75-100, H75-200, H80, H80-100, H80- 200, H85-100, and H85-200 model turboprop engines. This AD is prompted by the manufacturer revising the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the existing engine maintenance manual (EMM) to introduce updated coefficients for the calculation of the cyclic life and safe life for the main shaft. This AD requires revising the ALS of the existing EMM and the operator's existing approved maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the updated coefficients and recalculate the cycles accumulated on critical parts. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Medical Devices; Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices; Classification of the Prognostic Test for Assessment of Liver Related Disease Progression
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is classifying the prognostic test for assessment of liver related disease progression into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for the prognostic test for assessment of liver related disease progression's classification. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II (special controls) will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices.
Amendment of V-6, V-10, V-30, V-100, and V-233 in the Vicinity of Litchfield, MI
This action amends VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways V-6, V-10, V-30, V-100, and V-233 in the vicinity of Litchfield, MI. The airway modifications are necessary due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Litchfield, MI, VOR/ Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) navigational aid (NAVAID) which provides navigational guidance for portions of the affected VOR Federal airways listed above. The Litchfield VOR is being decommissioned as part of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program.
Notice of Public Meeting of the Maryland Advisory Committee
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), that a meeting of the Maryland Advisory Committee to the Commission will convene by Zoom virtual platform and conference call on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. ET, for project planning.
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Colorado; Delegation of Authority of the Federal Plan for Existing Hospital, Medical, Infectious Waste Incinerators
With this direct final rule, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing notice and codifying approval of a request submitted by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) on June 27, 2022 for delegation of authority to implement and enforce the Federal Plan Requirements for Hospital/Medical/ Infectious Waste Incinerators (HMIWI) Constructed On or Before December 1, 2008 (the Federal Plan), within the state of Colorado. The Federal Plan establishes emission limits and monitoring, operating, and recordkeeping requirements for HMIWI units constructed on or before December 1, 2008, or modified on or before April 6, 2010. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed on July 21, 2022 by the CDPHE Air Pollution Control Division Director, Michael Ogletree. This MOA constitutes the mechanism for the transfer of authority from the EPA to CDPHE. The MOA became effective upon signature by Regional Administrator, KC Becker, on August 8, 2022. The MOA delineates policies, responsibilities, and procedures by which the Federal Plan will be administered and enforced by the CDPHE, as well as the authorities retained by EPA.
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Colorado; Delegation of Authority of the Federal Plan for Existing Hospital, Medical, Infectious Waste Incinerators
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the ``Agency'') is proposing approval of a request submitted by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) on June 27, 2022 for delegation of authority to implement and enforce Federal Plan Requirements for Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators (HMIWI) Constructed On or Before December 1, 2008 (the Federal Plan), within the state of Colorado. The Federal Plan establishes emission limits and monitoring, operating, and recordkeeping requirements for HMIWI units constructed on or before December 1, 2008, or modified on or before April 6, 2010. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed on July 21, 2022 by the CDPHE Air Pollution Control Division Director, Michael Ogletree. This MOA constitutes the mechanism for the transfer of authority from the EPA to CDPHE. The MOA became effective upon signature by Regional Administrator, KC Becker, on August 8, 2022. The MOA delineates policies, responsibilities, and procedures by which the Federal plan will be administered and enforced by the CDPHE, as well as the authorities retained by EPA. The MOA and the request letter are included in the docket for this action. Accordingly, EPA is proposing to approve CDPHE's submittal in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Implementation of Australia Group Decisions From 2021 and 2022 Virtual Meetings: Controls on Marine Toxins, Plant Pathogens and Biological Equipment
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) publishes this final rule to amend the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to reflect decisions made at the November 2021 and March 2022 Australia Group (AG) Virtual Implementation Meetings and the AG Plenary Meeting held in July 2022. The amendments include revisions to certain Export Control Classification Numbers to clarify the controls on genetic elements and genetically modified organisms and the scope of the exclusion that applies to medical isolators ``specially designed'' for barrier nursing or transportation of infected patients; and makes clarifications by adding four naturally occurring, dual-use marine toxins (specifically, brevetoxins, gonyautoxins, nodularins and palytoxin) and removing cholera toxin. The addition of these four toxins is consistent with Section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA) regarding emerging and foundational technologies. Finally, this rule also includes amendments to reflect the AG Plenary updates to the nomenclature of certain bacteria and fungi, and the clarification of the definition of ``disinfected'' as it applies to certain biological equipment.
Circular Welded Carbon Steel Standard Pipe and Tube Products From Turkey: Amended Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2020-2021
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) is amending its final results in the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on circular welded carbon steel standard pipe and tube products (pipe and tube products) from Turkey for the period May 1, 2020, through April 30, 2021, to correct a ministerial error.
Petition for Rulemaking of Jonathan Askin, Professor of Clinical Law, Brooklyn Law School
Please take notice that the Federal Trade Commission (``Commission'') received a petition for rulemaking from Jonathan Askin, Professor of Clinical Law, Brooklyn School, and has published that petition online at https://www.regulations.gov. The Commission invites written comments concerning the petition. Publication of this petition is pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, and does not affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.
Agency Information Collection Activities: User Testing of Graphics for USGS Aftershock Forecasts
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing to begin a new information collection.
New Source Performance Standards Review for Secondary Lead Smelters; Extension of Comment Period
On December 1, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule titled ``New Source Performance Standards Review for Secondary Lead Smelters.'' The EPA is extending the comment period on this proposed rule that currently closes on January 17, 2023, by 15 days. The comment period will now remain open until February 1, 2023, to allow additional time for stakeholders and Tribal Nations to review and comment on the proposal.
Safety Zones; Delaware River Dredging, Marcus Hook, PA
The Coast Guard is establishing two temporary safety zones on the waters of the Delaware River in portions of Marcus Hook Range and Anchorage 7, off Marcus Hook Range. The safety zones temporarily restrict vessel traffic from transiting or anchoring in portions of the Delaware River while maintenance dredging is being conducted within the Delaware River. The safety zones are needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from hazards created by dredging operations. Entry of vessels or persons into these zones is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the COTP or his designated representatives.
Publication of Global Magnitsky Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 3 and 4
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing two general licenses (GLs) issued pursuant to the Global Magnitsky Sanctions Regulations: GLs 3 and 4, each of which was previously made available on OFAC's website.
Emergent Suicide Care
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its medical regulations to implement section 201 of the Veterans Comprehensive Prevention, Access to Care, and Treatment Act of 2020, which directs VA to furnish, reimburse, and pay for emergent suicide care for certain individuals, to include the provision of emergency transportation necessary for such care.
Notice of Public Meeting of the District of Columbia Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the District of Columbia Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold project planning meetings. The purpose of these meetings is to plan, discuss and vote, as needed, on matters related to the Committee's civil rights project. Generally, the meetings will last for approximately one-hour; however, 90 minutes have been set aside for the January 17 meeting.
Air Plan Approval; California; San Diego County Air Pollution Control District
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve a revision to the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District's (SDCAPCD or ``District'') portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns a negative declaration for the 2008 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) in the ozone nonattainment area under the jurisdiction of the SDCAPCD and one volatile organic compound (VOC) rule covering transfer of organic compounds into mobile transport trucks. We are approving a local rule to regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or ``the Act'') and the negative declaration. We are also correcting sections in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to reflect the current status of certain provisions of the California SIP.
Applications for Permits To Site Interstate Electric Transmission Facilities
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission proposes to revise its existing regulations governing applications for permits to site electric transmission facilities under section 216 of the Federal Power Act, as amended by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.
Meeting of Humanities Panel
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) will hold thirteen meetings, by videoconference, of the Humanities Panel, a federal advisory committee, during February 2023. The purpose of the meetings is for panel review, discussion, evaluation, and recommendation of applications for financial assistance under the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965.
Notice of Meeting of the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces a public meeting of the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS).
Privacy Act of 1974 System of Records Notice
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) proposes to modify its system of records titled, Government Contracting and Business Development System (SBA 30), to its inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. Publication of this notice complies with the Privacy Act and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars A-108 and A-130 requirement for agencies to publish a notice in the Federal Register whenever the agency establishes a new, modified or rescinds a system of records. System of Records Notice (SORN) Government Contracting and Business Development System, (SBA 30), includes modifying authority, categories of individuals, categories of records, record source categories, and routine use. SBA 30 has expanded the scope of its system of records with additional applications serving a unique purpose for carrying out the mission of the SBA Office of Government Contracting and Business Development. SBA 30 collects personal, business, veteran status, and financial information to determine if applicants qualify and if current participants certify or are compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements for continued eligibility for participation in the following government programs: 8(a) Business Development Program, Mentor Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program (MPP) formerly known as All Small Mentor Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program (ASMPP), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting Program, Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program, Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) Program and any future certification programs deemed necessary by congress or statute.
Television Broadcasting Services Memphis, Tennessee
On April 5, 2022, the Media Bureau, Video Division (Bureau) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in response to a petition for rulemaking filed by Gray Television Licensee, LLC (Petitioner or Gray), the licensee of WMC-TV (Station or WMC-TV), channel 5, Memphis, Tennessee, requesting the substitution of channel 30 for channel 5 at Memphis in the Table of TV Allotments. For the reasons set forth in the Report and Order referenced below, the Bureau amends FCC regulations to substitute channel 30 for channel 5 at Memphis.
Television Broadcasting Services Norwell, Massachusetts
On October 27, 2022, the Media Bureau, Video Division (Bureau) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in response to a petition for rulemaking filed by RNN Boston License Co., LLC (Petitioner), the licensee of WWMD (Station), channel 10, Norwell, Massachusetts, requesting the substitution of channel 36 for channel 10 at Norwell in the Table of TV Allotments. For the reasons set forth in the Report and Order referenced below, the Bureau amends FCC regulations to substitute channel 36 for channel 10 at Norwell.
Revisions to Framework Adjustment 63 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan and Sector Annual Catch Entitlements
This final rule announces carryover allocation from fishing year 2021 into fishing year 2022 for the Northeast Multispecies sectors program. This action is necessary to distribute carryover quota to sectors. The carryover adjustments in this rule are routine and formulaic, and industry expects them each year.
Finding of Failure To Submit State Implementation Plan Revisions Required Under Clean Air Act Section 185; California; Sacramento Metro Area
The EPA is taking final action finding that the state of California has failed to submit state implementation plan (SIP) revisions for the Sacramento Metro nonattainment area to satisfy certain requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the 2008 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Specifically, these requirements pertain to the assessment and collection of fees under CAA section 185. This action triggers certain CAA deadlines for the imposition of sanctions if California does not submit the required SIP revisions within the specified timeframes. This finding also establishes a CAA deadline for the EPA to promulgate federal implementation plans (FIPs) to address the CAA section 185 requirements if the State does not submit or the EPA does not approve the State's section 185 SIP revisions.
USDA Equity Commission
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), that a public meeting of the USDA Equity Commission (EC or Commission), Subcommittee for Agriculture and the Rural Community Economic Development Subcommittee will convene to continue its work reviewing USDA programs, services, and policies for the purpose of making recommendations for how the Department can improve access and advance equity.
Water Resources Policies and Authorities: Navigation Policy: Cost Apportionment of Bridge Alterations
This final rule removes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' part titled Water Resources Policies and Authorities: Navigation Policy: Cost Apportionment of Bridge Alterations. Each removed section of this part is out-of-date and otherwise covers internal agency operations that have no public compliance component or adverse public impact. Therefore, this part can be removed from the CFR.
Proposed Revocation of Colored Federal Airway Blue 2 (B-2); Point Lay, AK
This action proposes to revoke Colored Federal airway Blue 2 (B-2) in the vicinity of Point Lay, AK due to the pending decommissioning of the Point Lay (PIZ) Non-directional Beacon (NDB), Hotham NDB (HHM), and Fort Davis NDB (FDV) in Alaska.
Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) is announcing a cancellation of the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers (ACMF) public meeting. The notice for the ACMF public meeting was published under FR Doc. 2022-28237 Filed 12-27-22. The meeting was scheduled for January 18-20, 2023. We will publish the new date once the meeting has been rescheduled. The OPPE is cancelling the in-person (face-to-face) meeting out of concern for the safety of the public due to adverse weather conditions. As a result, ample time was not allowed for the notice to be published in the Federal Register to cancel at least 15 days before the date of the meeting.
Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number.
Certain Raised Garden Beds and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Amending the Complaint and Notice of Investigation
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (``Commission'') has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 8) of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ''), amending the complaint and notice of investigation to correct a respondent's name.
Exemption for Exclusive Area Agreements at Certain Airports
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has statutory authority to grant an exemption from a regulation if TSA determines the exemption is in the public interest. TSA is granting an exemption from an aviation security regulation to permit eligible airport operators to enter into Exclusive Area Agreements (EAA) with Amazon Air, subject to requirements set forth in the Exemption. Also, TSA is rescinding an exemption issued on July 26, 2021, that permitted three airports to enter into EAAs with Amazon Air, as they are now covered by this exemption.
Notice of Intent To Audit
The Copyright Royalty Judges announce receipt from SoundExchange, Inc., of notices of intent to audit the 2019, 2020, and 2021 statements of account submitted by commercial webcasters Cox Radio Interactive, Deseret Management Corporation, and Feed Media, Inc. concerning royalty payments they made pursuant to two statutory licenses.
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