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Download as PDF 10237 Rules and Regulations Federal Register Vol. 88, No. 33 Friday, February 17, 2023 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator 5 CFR Chapter CIV RIN 0355–AA00 Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act Correction In rule document 2023–02552, appearing on pages 8207–8217, in the issue of Wednesday, February 8, 2023, make the following correction: ■ On page 8208, in the third column, in the 16th–21st lines from the bottom of the page, the words of issuance and chapter heading are corrected to read as set forth below: For the reasons stated in the preamble, the Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator is establishing chapter CIV, consisting of part 10400, in title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations to read as follows: Chapter CIV—Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator [FR Doc. C1–2023–02552 Filed 2–16–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 0099–10–D DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service 7 CFR Parts 1710, 1714, 1717, 1724, and 1730 [Docket No. RUS–22–Electric–0031] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with RULES1 RIN 0572–AC57 Electric Program Streamlining and Improvement Rural Utilities, USDA. Final rule; confirmation and response to comment. AGENCY: ACTION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:40 Feb 16, 2023 Jkt 259001 The Rural Utilities Service (RUS or Agency), an agency in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Mission area, published a final rule with comment in the Federal Register on November 30, 2022, to revise several regulations to streamline procedures for Electric Program borrowers, including its loan application requirements, approval of work plans and load forecasts, use of approved contracts and system design procedures and reporting requirements. Through this action, RUS is confirming the final rule as it was published and providing a response to the public comment received. DATES: The final rule published November 30, 2022, at 87 FR 73433, is confirmed as of February 28, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Coates, Branch Chief, Policy and Outreach Branch, Office of Customer Service and Technical Assistance, Rural Utilities Service; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Stop 1569, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250–0787; telephone (202) 720– 1900, email RUSElectric@usda.gov. Persons with disabilities or who require alternative means for communication should contact the USDA Target Center at (202) 720–2600. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Rural Development is a mission area within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) comprising the Rural Utilities Service, Rural Housing Service, and Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Rural Development’s mission is to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for all rural Americans. Rural Development meets its mission by providing loans, loan guarantees, grants, and technical assistance through numerous programs aimed at creating and improving housing, business, and infrastructure throughout rural America. The RUS Electric Program loans, loan guarantees and grants finance the construction and improvement of rural electric infrastructure. In an effort by the RUS Electric Program to administer its program in an efficient and effective manner while improving its customer service and experience, and in response to requests from the RUS Electric Program borrowers, the Electric Program undertook a systematic review of regulations and procedures in place to administer its program. In addition to SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 the final rule, the Electric Program has completed two other streamlining efforts to date. The final rule that published November 30, 2022 (87 FR 73433), included a 60-day comment period that ended on January 30, 2023. The Agency received one set of comments from the Osage Nation Historic Preservation Office (ONHPO). The Agency appreciates the comments from the ONHPO. The Agency concurs that the term tribal areas should be more clearly defined. The intent of the additional language is to ensure that non-Tribal borrowers obtain consent of the Tribe, when proposing a service territory that includes an area over which a Tribal government has regulatory authority, similar to the consent and permits required to build infrastructure in other jurisdictions. Additionally, borrowers must comply with Tribal law when operating in tribal areas where Tribes have regulatory authority. The Agency agrees it is appropriate to consult with Tribes on such a definition and will do so to determine the optimal policy mechanism to define tribal areas and how to incorporate the definition into its policies and practices at a later date. Applicants, borrowers, and Tribes are encouraged to contact RUS for any needed clarification. The crux of the additional comments from ONHPO were focused on compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, the Archaeological Resource Protection Act, the American Indian Religious Freedom Act, and Executive Order 13007, ‘‘Indian Sacred Sites.’’ Nothing in the rule amends or alters the Agency’s regulatory and administrative requirements of this program under the cited Statutes and Executive order, including the National Historic Preservation Act and associated implementing regulations. The Agency appreciates the suggestion that it meet with Tribal Historic Preservation Departments in 2023. The Agency welcomes ongoing input from Tribal Historic Preservation Officers and the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers regarding its ongoing responsibilities under the National Historic Preservation Act. E:\FR\FM\17FER1.SGM 17FER1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 33 (Friday, February 17, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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[FR Doc No: C1-2023-02552]



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Rules and Regulations
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents 
having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed 
to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published 
under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.

The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. 

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Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 33 / Friday, February 17, 2023 / 
Rules and Regulations

[[Page 10237]]



EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator

5 CFR Chapter CIV

RIN 0355-AA00


Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act

Correction

    In rule document 2023-02552, appearing on pages 8207-8217, in the 
issue of Wednesday, February 8, 2023, make the following correction:

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On page 8208, in the third column, in the 16\th\-21\st\ lines from the 
bottom of the page, the words of issuance and chapter heading are 
corrected to read as set forth below:
    For the reasons stated in the preamble, the Office of the 
Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator is establishing chapter 
CIV, consisting of part 10400, in title 5 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations to read as follows:

Chapter CIV--Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement 
Coordinator

[FR Doc. C1-2023-02552 Filed 2-16-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 0099-10-D
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