February 16, 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Change in Rates VA Pays for Special Modes of Transportation
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its beneficiary travel regulations to establish a new payment methodology for special modes of transportation. The new payment methodology will apply in the absence of a contract between VA and a vendor of the special mode of transportation. For transport by ambulance, VA will pay the lesser of the actual charge or the amount determined by the Medicare Part B Ambulance Fee Schedule established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. For travel by modes other than ambulance, VA will establish a payment methodology based on States' posted rates or the actual charge.
Partial Approval, Conditional Approval, and Partial Disapproval of Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Nevada; Infrastructure Requirements for Fine Particulate Matter
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving in part, conditionally approving in part, and disapproving in part a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Nevada pursuant to the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or ``Act'') for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of the 2012 national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM2.5). As part of this action, we are reclassifying certain regions of the State for emergency episode planning purposes with respect to PM2.5. We are also approving an exemption from emergency episode planning requirements for PM2.5 for the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) and Washoe County. Finally, we are approving two new definitions and four regulatory revisions into the Nevada SIP.
National Assessment Governing Board Meeting
This notice sets forth the agenda, time, and instructions to access or participate in the National Assessment Governing Board (hereafter referred to as Governing Board or Board) meetings scheduled for March 2-3, 2023, in Alexandria, VA. This notice provides information about the meetings to members of the public who may be interested in attending the meetings and/or providing written comments related to the work of the Governing Board.
Navigation and Navigable Waters, and Shipping; Technical, Organizational, and Conforming Amendments
This final rule makes non-substantive technical, organizational, and conforming amendments to existing Coast Guard regulations. This rule is a continuation of our practice of periodically issuing rules to keep our regulations up-to-date and accurate. This rule will have no substantive effect on the regulated public.
Education Acquisition Regulation
The Secretary of Education proposes to modify the Department of Education Acquisition Regulation (EDAR) to revise aspects of those regulations that are out-of-date or redundant with other U.S. Department of Education (Department) policies and procedures and to accurately implement the current Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department policies.
Delegation of Authority Under Section 6501(b)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
On January 17, 2023, President Biden delegated authority of approval vested in the President by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 to designate an employee of the relevant Federal department or agency with fiduciary responsibility for United States contributions to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to serve on the CEPI Investors Council and, if nominated, on the CEPI Board of Directors, as a representative of the United States. The President authorized and directed the Agency for International Development to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register. The text of the memorandum is set out below.
Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Consideration of Approval of Transfer of License
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) received and is considering approval of an application filed by Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC (Westinghouse) on December 20, 2022. The application seeks NRC approval of the indirect transfer of materials license SNM-1107 and several export licenses for Westinghouse, from Brookfield Corporation (Brookfield), the parent company of the license holder, to Watt New Aggregator L.P., which Brookfield will hold a controlling 51 percent interest in and Cameco Corporation (Cameco) will hold the remaining 49 percent interest. The application contains sensitive unclassified non- safeguards information (SUNSI).
Reporting of Service Performance
This Commission adopts rules which revise the Postal Service's service performance reporting requirements and includes additions required by recent postal legislation.
Counterfeit Postage
The Postal Service is proposing to amend Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) in various sections to clarify the handling of items found in the mail bearing counterfeit postage.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of potential foreign object debris (FOD) contamination of the thermal relief valve (TRV). This AD requires replacement of affected auxiliary power unit (APU) low-pressure (LP) shut-off valves (SOVs), an inspection to detect fuel leaks of affected engine LP SOVs and APU isolation shut-off valves (ISOVs), and applicable corrective actions, and prohibits installation of affected parts, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference (IBR). The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022-09- 06, which applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. AD 2022-09-06 required revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD continues to require the actions in AD 2022-09- 06 and requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate additional new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022-09- 03, which applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. AD 2022-09-03 required revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD continues to require the actions in AD 2022-09- 03 and requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate additional new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference (IBR). The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Public Conduct on Bureau of Reclamation Facilities, Lands, and Waterbodies
We, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), are proposing to revise regulations that govern public access to and conduct on Reclamation facilities, lands, and waterbodies. The proposed changes clarify the regulations that are intended to maintain law and order and protect persons and property on Reclamation facilities, lands, and waterbodies while bringing the rulemaking into compliance with updated laws and regulations.
Persons Eligible for Burial
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to revise its regulations regarding persons eligible for interment in a national cemetery, documentation associated with requests for interment, and eligibility for headstones or markers to implement new authorities provided in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (NDAA FY22). Section 6601 of NDAA FY22 expanded eligibility for interment in national cemeteries to include certain individuals who served with a special guerrilla unit or irregular forces operating from a base in Laos in support of the Armed Forces during a specified time period. VA proposes to amend its regulations to reflect this expanded eligibility.
Section 321 Data Pilot: Modification of Data Elements, Expansion of Pilot To Include Additional Test Participants, and Extension of Pilot
This notice announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is modifying the Section 321 Data Pilot by adding optional data elements that may be submitted by any participant. CBP is also expanding the Section 321 Data Pilot to accept applications for additional participants in this test from all parties that meet the eligibility requirements. This notice also announces that CBP is extending the Section 321 Data Pilot through August 2025.
Response to Western Water Quantity (WWQ) Listening Session
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) hosted a virtual, open, public listening session, on December 17, 2020, with remote participation only, for public input about water quantity in the western United States as it relates to existing NRCS programs. NRCS provided stakeholders both an opportunity to give oral testimony during the listening session and a 30-day public comment period for additional input. NRCS received comments from 66 stakeholders, including representatives from national organizations, individuals or organizations from 13 western States, and one Indian Tribe. This notice responds to comments received during the listening session and the subsequent public comment period, which closed on January 19, 2021, and identifies the actions that NRCS has taken and will be taking in the months ahead.
Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of Authority
This notice announces the establishment of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response.
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: VA Health Professional Scholarship Programs (HPSP, VIOMPSP, VHVMAESP and EACFMAF)
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden and it includes the actual data collection instrument.
Air Plan Approval; California; Innovative Clean Transit Regulation
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve a revision to the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) consisting of State rules intended to reduce particulate matter (PM) and oxides of nitrogen (NOX) emissions from public transit buses. The EPA is approving the SIP revision because the regulations meet the applicable requirements of the Clean Air Act. Approval of the regulations as part of the California SIP makes them federally enforceable.
Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the U.S. Navy Training Activities in the Gulf of Alaska Study Area
In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, and implementing regulations, notification is hereby given that a Letter of Authorization (LOA) has been issued to the U.S. Navy (Navy) for the take of marine mammals incidental to military readiness activities conducted in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) Study Area.
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement: Rules of Procedure for Binational Panel Proceedings, Extraordinary Challenge Committee Proceedings, and Special Committee Proceedings
Canada, Mexico, and the United States have finalized the rules of procedure for binational panel proceedings, extraordinary challenge committee proceedings, and special committee proceedings under the USMCA.
Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a damaged tail rotor duplex bearing (TRDB). This AD requires repetitively inspecting certain TRDBs and depending on the results, replacing the TRDB or tail rotor actuator (TRA), or as an option, replacing the sliding control assembly. This AD also requires replacing an affected TRDB with a serviceable TRDB at a specified threshold and prohibits the installation of certain TRDBs or sliding control assemblies on any helicopter, 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.
Exhibitors Sought for Innovative Housing Showcase
HUD, in collaboration with other organizations, will present the Innovative Housing Showcase in June 2023 on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The Innovative Housing Showcase (Showcase) is a public event to raise awareness of innovative housing designs and technologies that have the potential to increase housing supply, lower the cost of construction, and/or reduce housing expenses for owners and renters. HUD is especially interested in innovative housing designs and technologies that, in addition to reducing costs and expenses for builders, owners and renters, can expand affordable, accessible, and healthy housing options for low- and moderate-income households; support aging in place; improve climate mitigation and resilience and disaster recovery; and/or increase energy efficiency and support decarbonization in the housing sector. HUD is seeking exhibitors to showcase innovations, and this notice solicits affirmations of interest from parties that would like to be considered for participation in the Innovative Housing Showcase.
Publication of Venezuela Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing six general licenses (GLs) issued in the Venezuela Sanctions program: GLs 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28, each of which was previously made available on OFAC's website.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Information Collection: NRC Form 850, Request for Contractor Assignment(s)
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted a request for renewal of an existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The information collection is entitled, ``NRC Form 850, Request for Contractor Assignment(s).''
Information Collection: NRC Form 974 “Privacy Act Complaint Form”
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment on this proposed information collection. The information collection is entitled, ``NRC Form 974 `Privacy Act Complaint Form'.''
Facial Comparison for APIS Compliance Test
This document announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) plans to conduct a voluntary test in which participating commercial airlines and vessels use CBP's Traveler Verification Service (TVS) facial comparison service to comply with certain regulatory requirements regarding the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS). CBP regulations currently require an appropriate official of commercial aircraft and commercial vessels (collectively ``carriers'') to submit electronic manifests to CBP listing crew, non-crew, and passenger (collectively ``travelers'') information upon arrival and departure of aircraft and vessels. The carrier is required to compare the travel documents presented by the travelers with the information the carrier submits to CBP to, among other things, ensure that the information is correct and that each traveler is the person to whom the travel document was issued. Additionally, the carrier is required to ensure that the travel document presented is valid for travel to the United States. Participation in this pilot does not remove this requirement for carriers. During this test, participating carriers will use the existing TVS facial comparison service to ensure the manifest information transmitted to CBP is correct and to perform the required identity verification. The use of TVS technology for APIS verification purposes has the potential to speed up the departure process for both carriers and travelers, as it enables travelers to be matched more efficiently to their travel documents. This notice provides a description of the test, sets forth requirements for participation, and invites public comment on any aspect of the test.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Grant Application Form for Project Objectives and Performance Measures Information; Correction
On February 13, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education published a 60-day comment period notice in the Federal Register with FR DOC# 2023-02979 (Page 9268, Column 1, Page 9269, Column 1, Column 2) seeking public comment for an information collection entitled, ``Grant Application Form for Project Objectives and Performance Measures''. The docket number is incorrect. The correct docket number is ED-2023-SCC- 0027. The PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance, Office of the Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development, hereby issues a correction notice as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Certain Lemon Juice From Brazil and the Republic of South Africa: Antidumping Duty Orders
Based on affirmative final determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), Commerce is issuing antidumping duty orders on certain lemon juice (lemon juice) from Brazil and the Republic of South Africa (South Africa).
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; Closure of the General Category January Through March Fishery for 2023
NMFS closes the General category fishery for large medium and giant (i.e., measuring 73 inches (185 centimeters) curved fork length or greater) Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) for the January through March subquota time period. This action applies to Atlantic Tunas General category (commercial) permitted vessels and highly migratory species (HMS) Charter/Headboat permitted vessels with a commercial sale endorsement when fishing commercially for BFT. Fishermen aboard General category permitted vessels and HMS Charter/Headboat permitted vessels may tag-and-release BFT of all sizes, subject to the requirements of the catch-and-release and tag-and-release programs. On June 1, 2023, the fishery will reopen automatically.
Change in Rates and Classes of General Applicability for Competitive Products
This notice sets forth changes in rates and classifications of general applicability for competitive products, namely, Parcel Select.
Open Commission Meeting Thursday, February 16, 2023
The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which would begin the Commission's required implementation of the Safe Connections Act of 2022. The proposal seeks to help survivors of domestic violence and similar crimes separate lines from shared mobile accounts that include their abusers, protect the privacy of calls made by survivors to domestic abuse hotlines, and support survivors who face financial hardship through the Commission's affordability programs. 2.................. Wireline Competition.. Title: Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism (CC Docket No. 02-6); Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service. (CC Docket No. 96-45); Changes to the Board of Directors for the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. (CC Docket No. 97-21). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which would seek comments on improvements to the E-Rate program that would increase access for Tribal applicants generally as well as within the Tribal Libraries E-Rate Pilot Program. 3.................. Media................. Title: Restricted Adjudicatory Matter. Summary: The Commission will consider a restricted adjudicatory matter.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request Relating to Return of Excise Tax on Undistributed Income of Real Estate Investment Trusts
The Internal Revenue Service, 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 continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning the collection of information return of excise tax on undistributed income of real estate investment trusts.
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Graveyard Wash Flood Retarding Structure Assessment, Graham County, Arizona
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Arizona State Office announces its intent to prepare an EIS for the Graveyard Wash Flood Retarding Structure Assessment located within the Frye CreekStockton Wash Watershed in Graham County, Arizona. NRCS will examine alternative solutions through the EIS to bring the Graveyard Wash flood retarding structure (FRS) into compliance with current Federal and State standards. The EIS will also serve as the necessary environmental documentation for any cooperating agencies and contact with potential cooperating agencies will be initiated. NRCS is requesting comments to identify significant issues, potential alternatives, information, and analyses relevant to the Proposed Action from all interested individuals, Federal and State agencies, and Tribes.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; of ACL's Lifespan Respite Program Grantee Performance Measurement Reporting Tool
The Administration for Community Living is announcing that the proposed collection of information listed above has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance as required under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; National Adult Maltreatment Reporting System; OMB# 0985-0054
The Administration for Community Living is announcing that the proposed collection of information listed above has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance as required under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This 30-Day notice collects comments on the information collection requirements related to an extension without change and solicits comments on the information collection requirements related to the on the information collection requirements relating to the National Adult Maltreatment Reporting System (NAMRS).
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Public Comment Request; of the ACL Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Research and Assessment: OMB 0985-NEW
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed collection of information listed above. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish a notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This IC solicits comments on the information collection requirements relating to the ACL Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Research and Assessment, a generic mechanism to conduct qualitative research in support of program improvement, knowledge generation, and technical assistance for ACL programs and populations served by the agency.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; SHIP-SMP Survey of Group Outreach and Education Events, Formerly the “Senior Medicare Program National Beneficiary Survey”, OMB# 0985-0056
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed collection of information listed above. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish a notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the Proposed Revision and solicits comments on the information collection requirements related to the ``National SHIP-SMP Beneficiary Survey of Group Outreach and Education Events.''
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