September 15, 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Extension of the Prohibition Against Certain Flights in the Pyongyang Flight Information Region (FIR) (ZKKP)
This action extends the prohibition against certain flight operations in the Pyongyang Flight Information Region (FIR) (ZKKP) by all: U.S. air carriers; U.S. commercial operators; persons exercising the privileges of an airman certificate issued by the FAA, except when such persons are operating U.S.-registered aircraft for a foreign air carrier; and operators of U.S.-registered civil aircraft, except when the operator of such aircraft is a foreign air carrier, for an additional five years, from September 18, 2023, until September 18, 2028. The FAA finds this action necessary to address significant safety-of-flight risks to U.S. civil aviation associated with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK's) military capabilities and activities. The FAA also republishes the approval process and exemption information for this Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR), consistent with other recently published flight prohibition SFARs.
Fostering Medical Device Improvement: Food and Drug Administration Activities and Engagement With the Voluntary Improvement Program; Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff; Availability
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a final guidance entitled ``Fostering Medical Device Improvement: Food and Drug Administration Activities and Engagement with the Voluntary Improvement Program.'' FDA is issuing this guidance to describe its policy regarding FDA's participation in the Voluntary Improvement Program (VIP). The VIP is a voluntary program facilitated through the Medical Device Innovation Consortium (MDIC) that evaluates the capability and performance of a medical device manufacturer's practices using third-party appraisals, and is intended to guide improvement to enhance the quality of devices. The VIP builds on the framework piloted through FDA's 2018 Case for Quality Voluntary Medical Device Manufacturing and Product Quality Pilot Program (CfQ Pilot Program) and incorporates some of the successes and learnings from the pilot.
Quality Management Maturity Program for Drug Manufacturing Establishments; Establishment of a Public Docket; Request for Comments
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the establishment of a docket to solicit comments that will assist the Agency in developing a Quality Management Maturity (QMM) program for establishments manufacturing human drugs, including biological products, regulated by the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER).
Annual Status Report Information and Other Submissions for Postmarketing Requirements and Commitments: Using Forms FDA 3988 and FDA 3989; Guidance for Industry; Availability
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a final guidance for industry entitled ``Annual Status Report Information and Other Submissions for Postmarketing Requirements and Commitments: Using Forms FDA 3988 and FDA 3989.'' Forms FDA 3988, Transmittal of PMR/PMC Submissions for Drugs and Biologics, and FDA 3989, PMR/PMC Annual Status Report for Drugs and Biologics, are intended to facilitate submissions by drug and biological product application holders of complete and accurate information on postmarketing requirements (PMRs) and postmarketing commitments (PMCs) in a consistent format. These forms are expected to result in improved accuracy and timeliness of FDA's identification and review of those submissions containing information on PMRs and PMCs. This guidance covers the purpose of each form, when to use these forms, and how to submit these forms. The guidance also explains where applicants will be able to find the forms and instructions. This guidance finalizes the draft guidance of the same name issued on October 21, 2020.
Proposed Priorities, Requirements, and Definitions-National Professional Development Program
The Department of Education (Department) proposes priorities, requirements, and definitions for use in the National Professional Development (NPD) program, Assistance Listing Number 84.365Z. The Department may use one or more of these priorities, requirements, and definitions for competitions in fiscal year (FY) 2023 and later years. We intend for these priorities, requirements, and definitions to increase the number of bilingual and multilingual teachers supporting English language learners.
Projects Approved for Consumptive Uses of Water
This notice lists Approvals by Rule for projects by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission during the period set forth in DATES.
Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions
The Committee is proposing to add product(s) to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes product(s) and service(s) previously furnished by such agencies.
Breakthrough Devices Program; Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff; Availability
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a final guidance entitled ``Breakthrough Devices Program.'' This final guidance describes policies that FDA intends to use to implement a section of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). This guidance updates the previous version of the guidance, of the same title, issued on December 18, 2018, and describes how the Breakthrough Devices Program may also be applicable to certain devices that benefit populations impacted by health and/or healthcare disparities. Consistent with our obligations under the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (SUPPORT Act), the Breakthrough Devices Program may be available for certain non-addictive medical products to treat pain or addiction.
Kairos Power, LLC; Hermes 2
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff accepts and dockets an application for a construction permit for the Hermes 2 test reactor facility to be built in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Educational Opportunity Centers Program (EOC) Annual Performance Report
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing a revision of a currently approved information collection request (ICR).
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation's John S. McCain III National Center for Environmental Conflict Resolution is proposing to renew and update six ICRs. The proposed ICRs are necessary to measure, improve, and report on National Center performance and delivery of its services.
Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Propellers
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation (Hamilton Sundstrand) Model 14SF-17 and 14SF-19 propellers. This AD was prompted by a report of an auxiliary motor and pump failing to feather a propeller in flight. This AD requires replacement of a certain auxiliary motor and pump. This AD also prohibits installation of a certain auxiliary motor and pump on any propeller. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for Nevada Vanadium Company Gibellini Vanadium Mine Project, Eureka County, Nevada
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Nevada Vanadium Company Gibellini Vanadium Mine Project.
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Engines
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Model RB211-Trent 800 engines. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracks on certain intermediate-pressure compressor (IPC) rotor shaft balance lands. This proposed AD would require initial and repetitive on-wing or in-shop borescope inspections (BSIs) of certain IPC rotor shaft balance lands for cracks, dents, and nicks, and replacement of the IPC rotor shaft if necessary, and would prohibit the installation of a certain IPC rotor shaft on any engine, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States
The Department of Labor (Department or DOL) proposes to amend its regulations governing the certification of temporary employment of nonimmigrant workers employed in temporary or seasonal agricultural employment and the enforcement of the contractual obligations applicable to employers of these nonimmigrant workers. The revisions proposed in this notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM or proposed rule) focus on strengthening protections for temporary agricultural workers and enhancing the Department's capabilities to monitor program compliance and take necessary enforcement actions against program violators.
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on the Mid-States Corridor Project in Indiana
This notice announces final actions taken by FHWA and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) relating to the proposed Mid-States Corridor Project in southern Indiana. The public is advised that FHWA issued a Record of Decision (ROD) which concludes the Tier 1 Mid-States Corridor Project studies. The ROD is combined with the Mid-States Corridor Project Tier 1 Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) prepared by FHWA and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT).
Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment Open Ocean Trustee Implementation Group Final Restoration Plan 3 and Environmental Assessment: Birds and Finding of No Significant Impact
This notice announces that the Deepwater Horizon (DWH) natural resource Trustees for the Open Ocean Trustee Implementation Group (Open Ocean TIG, or TIG) have prepared and are making available to the public the Final Restoration Plan 3 and Environmental Assessment: Birds (Final RP/EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). The Final RP/EA proposes alternatives to help restore birds injured by the DWH oil spill. The Final RP/EA evaluates a reasonable range of project alternatives under the Oil Pollution Act (OPA) and the OPA Natural Resource Damage Assessment regulations, and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and its implementing regulations, and selects seven projects for funding and implementation. A no action alternative is also evaluated pursuant to NEPA.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection; Withdrawal
The FHWA is withdrawing the notice, ``Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection,'' published in the Federal Register on February 8, 2023.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection; Withdrawal
The FHWA is withdrawing the notice, ``Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection,'' published in the Federal Register on August 31, 2023.
Modification of Class E Airspace; Burley Municipal Airport, Burley, ID
This action modifies Class E airspace designated as a surface area, modifies Class E airspace extending upward from at least 700 feet above the surface, and modifies Class E airspace extending upwards from 1,200 feet above the surface at Burley Municipal Airport, Burley, ID. Additionally, this action makes administrative amendments to update the airport's existing Class E airspace legal descriptions. These actions support the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.
Modification of Class E Airspace; Spanish Fork Municipal Airport/Woodhouse Field, Spanish Fork, UT
This action proposes to modify the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Spanish Fork Municipal Airport/Woodhouse Field, Spanish Fork, UT.
Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Buildings at 202, 214, and 220 South State Street, Chicago, Illinois
GSA, in cooperation with the Federal Protective Service (FPS) and in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), announces the availability, and opportunity for public review and comment, of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the buildings at 202, 214, and 220 South State Street, Chicago, Illinois. GSA is considering two action alternatives (Alternative A, Demolition or Alternative B, Viable Adaptive Reuse of the buildings) and a No Action Alternative.
Modification of Class E Airspace; Ralph M. Calhoun Memorial Airport, Tanana, AK
This action modifies the Class E airspace designated as a surface area and modifies the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Ralph M. Calhoun Memorial Airport, Tanana, AK. Additionally, this action updates the administrative portion of the airport's Class E airspace legal descriptions. These modifications support the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.
Criminal Justice Reviews for the SBA Business Loan Programs and Surety Bond Guaranty Program
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA or Agency) is proposing to amend regulations governing SBA's business loan programs (7(a) Loan Program, 504 Loan Program, Microloan Program, Intermediary Lending Pilot Program (ILP), Surety Bond Guarantee Program (SBG), and the Disaster Loan Program (except for the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Disaster Loan Program) for criminal background reviews. The amendments are designed to improve equitable access based on criminal background review of applicants seeking to participate in one or more of these programs.
Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2023
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) revises its Schedule of Regulatory Fees to recover $390,192,000 that Congress has required the Commission to collect for its fiscal year (FY) 2023. Sections 9 and 9A of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act or Communications Act), provides for the annual assessment and collection of regulatory fees by the Commission.
Notice of Funding Opportunity To Establish Cooperative Agreements With Technical Assistance Providers for the Fiscal Year 2023 Thriving Communities Program
The purpose of this notice is to publish DOT's application submission requirements and application review procedures to select national and State, Tribal, or regional capacity builders to provide technical assistance, planning, and capacity building support to communities through cooperative agreements with DOT, as authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023.
Television Broadcasting Services Lincoln, Nebraska
On September 26, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau, Video Division (Bureau) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in response to a petition for rulemaking filed by The University of Nebraska (Petitioner), the licensee of noncommercial educational (NCE) television station KUON-TV (KUON-TV or Station), channel *12, Lincoln, Nebraska, requesting the substitution of UHF channel *27 for VHF channel *12 at Lincoln 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 *27 for channel *12 at Lincoln.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) is seeking public comment on its proposal to extend for an additional three years the Office of Management and Budget clearance for its Fuel Rating Rule (the Rule). The current clearance expires on September 30, 2023.
Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Vermont
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Vermont (FEMA-4720-DR), dated 07/14/2023. Incident: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides. Incident Period: 07/07/2023 through 07/17/2023.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; United States Park Police Pre-Employment Suitability Determination Process
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 we, the National Park Service (NPS) are proposing to renew an information collection with revisions.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Backcountry/Wilderness Use Permit
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 we, the National Park Service (NPS) are proposing to renew an information collection with revisions.
Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Georgia
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Georgia (FEMA- 4738-DR), dated 09/09/2023. Incident: Hurricane Idalia. Incident Period: 08/30/2023.
Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board Membership
DOT published the names of the persons selected to serve on Departmental PRBs.
Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) and its implementing regulations, this notice announces that FRA is forwarding the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes the information collection and its expected burden. On November 14, 2022, FRA published a notice providing a 60-day period for public comment on the ICR.
Change in Federal Award Closeout Provisions
HHS will follow the Federal award Office of Management and Budget (OMB) closeout provisions modified the closeout provisions rather than the HHS-specific closeout provisions.
Receipt of Requests To Increase the Amount of the Long-Term General Guarantee on the Interest of Secured Notes Issued by the Private Export Funding Corporation (PEFCO)
This Notice is to inform the public that Export-Import Bank of the United States (``EXIM'') is expected to consider one or more requests to increase the amount of the long-term general guarantee on the interest of Secured Notes issued by the Private Export Funding Corporation (PEFCO). Comments received within the comment period specified below will be presented to the EXIM Board of Directors prior to any final action during the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2024.
Informed Consent Forms for Studies that Enroll Client-Owned Companion Animals; Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry (GFI) #282 entitled ``Informed Consent Forms for Studies that Enroll Client-Owned Companion Animals.'' As used in this guidance, informed consent is a documented process by which an owner or owner's agent voluntarily confirms the owner's willingness to allow their animal(s) to participate in a particular study, after having been informed of all aspects of the study that may be relevant to the owner's decision to participate. A sponsor or investigator should ensure the owner is provided with adequate information and time to allow for an informed decision about voluntary participation in a clinical investigation. This draft guidance provides recommendations on informed consent forms (ICF) used for studies that enroll client-owned companion animals (dogs, cats, and horses). FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) recommends all studies conducted with client-owned companion animals use an ICF and be conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program Forms; Request for Comment
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) gives notice that it is requesting from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection of one Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program form. The information collected is to be used to improve the quality of election-supporting technology used in Federal elections, and to collect necessary key information on election-supporting technology manufacturers and their systems. Participation in this program is voluntary.
Air Plan Approval; Missouri; Revisions to the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule SO2 Group 1 Trading Program
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted on November 29, 2021, by the State of Missouri. This final action approves revisions to a state regulation related to the Cross- State Air Pollution Rule SO2 Group 1 Trading Program. The revisions alter the amounts of CSAPR SO2 Group 1 emission allowances that are allocated to two of the state's units from the state's annual emissions budgets. Additionally, the revisions make non- substantive revisions to rule language that excludes certain provisions in the Code of Federal Regulations from incorporation by reference into the state's regulations. Approval of these revisions will ensure Federal enforceability of the State's rules. The EPA's approval of these SIP revisions is being done in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension of a Previously Approved Collection; Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery
The Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Department of Justice (DOJ), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension of a Previously Approved Collection; ASRE of Persons Arrested Under 18 Years of Age; ASRE of Persons Arrested 18 Years of Age and Over
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Criminal Justice Information Services Division, Department of Justice (DOJ), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension of a Previously Approved Collection; Monthly Return of Arson Offenses Known to Law Enforcement
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Criminal Justice Information Services Division, Department of Justice (DOJ), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension of a Previously Approved Collection; NICS Firearm Disposition Record
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Criminal Justice Information Services Division, Department of Justice (DOJ), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
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