January 25, 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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National Advanced Spectrum and Communications Test Network: Citizens Broadband Radio Service Sharing Ecosystem Assessment Test Plan Community Outreach
The National Advanced Spectrum and Communications Test Network (NASCTN) is hosting a public meeting on NASCTN's test plan for collecting emissions in the Citizen Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) band in `Always On' Dynamic Protection Areas (DPAs), on February 22, 2023, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. The purpose of this meeting is to brief federal, industry, and academic stakeholders and interested parties from the public on the details and approach to collecting emissions in the CBRS band for one of the three main tasks of the NASCTN CBRS Sharing Ecosystem Assessment (SEA) project.
New Postal Products
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission's consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Name of Information Collection: NASA Software Release System
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections.
Notice of a Public Meeting in Preparation for the International Maritime Organization FAL 47 Meeting
Endangered and Threatened Species; Draft Recovery Plan for the Oceanic Whitetip Shark (Carcharhinus Longimanus)
We, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), announce the availability of a Draft Endangered Species Act (ESA) Recovery Plan for the threatened oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) for public review. We are soliciting review and comment from the public and all interested parties on the Draft Recovery Plan, and will consider all substantive comments received during the review period before submitting the Recovery Plan for final approval.
Electricity Advisory Committee
This notice announces a hybrid open meeting of the Electricity Advisory Committee (EAC). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is modifying the system of records entitled, ``Employee Medical File System Records (Title 38)- VA'' (08VA05). This system of records supports the Department by tracking employee health. The records are maintained for a variety of purposes, including: meeting the mandates of law, Executive Orders or regulations (e.g., Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Justice, National Archives and Records Administration, and Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) regulations.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is modifying the system of records entitled ``Voluntary Service RecordsVA'' (57VA10B2A). This system is used for training, compliance, work assignment, tracking the number of regularly scheduled volunteers and occasional volunteers, to produce statistical and managerial reports on the number of hours and visits of all volunteers each month, and to present volunteers with certificates of appreciation for service.
Information Collection 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 (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the 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 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 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.
Business Opportunity Rule
The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') is extending the deadline for filing comments on its advance notice of proposed rulemaking (``ANPR'') concerning its trade regulation rule entitled the ``Business Opportunity Rule''.
30-Day Notice for the “Application for International Indemnification”; Proposed Collection; Comment Request
The National Endowment for the Arts, on behalf of the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities, will submit the following public information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995: Application for International Indemnification. Copies of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by visiting www.reginfo.gov.
30-Day Notice for the “Application for Domestic Indemnification”; Proposed Collection; Comment Request
The National Endowment for the Arts, on behalf of the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities, will submit the following public information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995: Application for Domestic Indemnification. Copies of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by visiting www.reginfo.gov.
Energy Labeling Rule
The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') is extending the deadline for filing comments on its advance notice of proposed rulemaking (``ANPR'') regarding the Energy Labeling Rule.
2023 Annual Determination To Implement the Sea Turtle Observer Requirement
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) hereby publishes the final Annual Determination (AD) for 2023, pursuant to its authority under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Through the AD, NMFS identifies U.S. fisheries operating in the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Pacific Ocean in which participants will be required to take fisheries observers upon NMFS' request. The purpose of observing identified fisheries is to learn more about sea turtle bycatch in a given fishery, evaluate measures to prevent or reduce sea turtle takes, and implement the prohibition against sea turtle takes. Fisheries identified on the 2023 AD (see Table 1) will be required to carry observers upon NMFS' request, and will remain on the AD for a 5-year period until December 31, 2027.
Mark Moffett; Denial of Hearing; Final Debarment Order
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is denying a request for a hearing submitted by Mark Moffett and is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) permanently debarring Mr. Moffett from providing services in any capacity to a person that has an approved or pending drug product application. FDA bases this order on a finding that Mr. Moffett was convicted of multiple felonies under Federal law for conduct relating to the regulation of a drug product under the FD&C Act. Mr. Moffett was given notice of the proposed debarment and an opportunity to request a hearing within the timeframe prescribed by regulation. Mr. Moffett submitted a request for hearing but failed to file with the Agency information and analysis sufficient to create a basis for a hearing.
Final Flood Hazard Determinations
Flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports have been made final for the communities listed in the table below. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that a community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Information Collection 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 (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the 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 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 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.
Notice Regarding Board of Directors Meetings
USIP announces the next meeting of the Board of Directors.
National Biodefense Science Board; Public Meeting
The National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB or the Board), authorized under Section 319M of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as added by Section 402 of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act of 2006 and amended by Section 404 of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act, will hold a virtual, public meeting on March 9, 2023. The NBSB provides expert advice and guidance to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding current and future chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats, as well as other matters related to disaster preparedness and response. The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) manages and convenes the NBSB on behalf the Secretary of HHS. The NBSB public meeting will beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. A detailed agenda and Zoom registration instructions will be available on the ASPR website. Procedures for Public Participation: The link to pre-register for the public meeting will be posted on the meeting website. The online meeting, which use a webinar format, will include American Sign Language interpretation and live captioning. Members of the public may provide written comments or submit questions at any time via email to NBSB@hhs.gov. Additionally, the NBSB invites stakeholders to request up to seven minutes to address the Board in-person during the meeting. The Board wishes to hear from experts from relevant biomedical, biodefense, or health industries; faculty or researchers at academic institutions; health professionals, health system experts, or those who work in health care consumer organizations; or experts in state, Tribal, territorial, or local government agencies. Requests to provide remarks to the NBSB during the public meeting must be sent to NBSB@hhs.gov by March 2, 2023. In that request, please provide the speaker's name, title, position, and organization, with a brief description of the topic that they will address. Requests to speak to the Board will be approved in consultation with the Board Chair and based on time available during the meeting.
Withdrawal of the Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Mississippi River Hatchie/Loosahatchie, MS River Mile 775-736, Tennessee and Arkansas, Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Memphis District is terminating preparation of a Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Impact Statement (DIFR-EIS) for the Hatchie-Loosahatchie Mississippi River Ecosystem Restoration Study. A Notice of Intent to prepare the DIFR-EIS was published in the November 4, 2022, issue of the Federal Register. The USACE has since determined that a Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment (DIFR-EA) rather than an EIS is the appropriate level of environmental documentation for the study.
Hazardous Materials: Notice of Application for Special Permit; Extension of Comment Period
On December 5, 2022, PHMSA announced a notice to provide awareness and solicit comments regarding a special permit application currently under review by PHMSA in consultation with the Federal Railroad Administration. In this notice, PHMSA is extending the comment period from January 4, 2023, until February 21, 2023.
Boundary Establishment for South Fork Clackamas National Wild and Scenic River, Mt. Hood National Forest and Bureau of Land Management, Oregon State Office, Clackamas County, 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 South Fork Clackamas National Wild and Scenic River to Congress. The South Fork Clackamas Wild and Scenic River boundary description is available for review at the following website: https:// www.fs.usda.gov/main/mthood/landmanagement/planning.
Alpine County Resource Advisory Committee; Meeting
The Alpine County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold a public meeting according to the details shown below. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- Determination Act (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with Title II of the Act, as well as make recommendations on recreation fee proposals for sites on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest within Alpine County, California, consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. General information and meeting details can be found at the following website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/ main/htnf/workingtogether/advisorycommittees.
Action Levels for Lead in Food Intended for Babies and Young Children; Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry entitled ``Action Levels for Lead in Food Intended for Babies and Young Children: Draft Guidance for Industry.'' The draft guidance, when finalized, would establish the following action levels for lead in processed food intended for babies and young children: 10 parts per billion (ppb) for fruits, vegetables (excluding single-ingredient root vegetables), mixtures, yogurts, custards/puddings, and single-ingredient meats; 20 ppb for root vegetables (single ingredient); and 20 ppb for dry cereals.
BE-185: Quarterly Survey of Financial Services Transactions Between U.S. Financial Services Providers and Foreign Persons
By this Notice, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Department of Commerce, is informing the public that it is conducting the mandatory survey titled Quarterly Survey of Financial Services Transactions between U.S. Financial Services Providers and Foreign Persons (BE-185). The data collected on the BE-185 survey are needed to measure U.S. trade in financial services and to analyze the impact of U.S. trade on the U.S. and foreign economies. This survey is authorized by the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act and by Section 5408 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988.
BE-45: Quarterly Survey of Insurance Transactions by U.S. Insurance Companies With Foreign Persons
By this Notice, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Department of Commerce, is informing the public that it is conducting the mandatory survey titled Quarterly Survey of Insurance Transactions by U.S. Insurance Companies with Foreign Persons (BE-45). The data collected on the BE-45 survey are needed to measure U.S. trade in insurance services and to analyze the impact of U.S. trade on the U.S. and foreign economies. This survey is authorized by the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act.
BE-29: Annual Survey of Foreign Ocean Carriers' Expenses in the United States
By this Notice, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Department of Commerce, is informing the public that it is conducting the mandatory survey titled Annual Survey of Foreign Ocean Carriers' Expenses in the United States (BE-29). The data collected on the BE-29 survey are needed to measure U.S. trade in transport services and to analyze the impact of U.S. trade on the U.S. and foreign economies. This survey is authorized by the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act.
BE-37: Quarterly Survey of U.S. Airline Operators' Foreign Revenues and Expenses
By this Notice, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Department of Commerce, is informing the public that it is conducting the mandatory survey titled Quarterly Survey of U.S. Airline Operators' Foreign Revenues and Expenses (BE-37). The data collected on the BE-37 survey are needed to measure U.S. trade in transport services and to analyze the impact of U.S. trade on the U.S. and foreign economies. This survey is authorized by the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act.
BE-30: Quarterly Survey of Ocean Freight Revenues and Foreign Expenses of U.S. Carriers
By this Notice, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Department of Commerce, is informing the public that it is conducting the mandatory survey titled Quarterly Survey of Ocean Freight Revenues and Foreign Expenses of U.S. Carriers (BE-30). The data collected on the BE-30 survey are needed to measure U.S. trade in transport services and to analyze the impact of U.S. trade on the U.S. and foreign economies. This survey is authorized by the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act.
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