October 23, 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

FinCEN is issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), pursuant to section 311 of the USA PATRIOT Act, that proposes requiring domestic financial institutions and domestic financial agencies to implement certain recordkeeping and reporting requirements relating to transactions involving convertible virtual currency (CVC) mixing.

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.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register and 121 responses from 32 organizations were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed renewal submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the fee rates and payment procedures for fiscal year (FY) 2024 animal drug user fees. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), as amended by the Animal Drug User Fee Amendments of 2023 (ADUFA V), authorizes FDA to collect user fees for certain animal drug applications and supplemental animal drug applications, for certain animal drug products, for certain establishments where such products are made, and for certain sponsors of such animal drug applications and/or investigational animal drug submissions. This notice establishes the fee rates for FY 2024.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the name of a person who has been removed from the List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) and whose property and interests in property have been unblocked.

The U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) announces a public meeting of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Advisory Council (Council).

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Field Museum has completed an inventory of human remains and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. The human remains were collected from individuals at one or more unknown locations.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Filson Historical Society has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and associated funerary objects and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from Jefferson County, KY.

Pursuant to the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA, the Act), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving two revisions to the Arkansas State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Governor on May 12, 2022, and November 1, 2022. These SIP revisions were submitted in response to EPA's June 12, 2015, finding of substantial inadequacy and SIP call concerning excess emissions during periods of startup, shutdown, and malfunction (SSM) events. EPA is approving these SIP revisions and finds that the revisions correct the inadequacies identified in Arkansas' SIP in the June 12, 2015, SIP call.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is updating a portion of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Air Regulations. Requirements applying to OCS sources located within 25 miles of states' seaward boundaries must be updated periodically to remain consistent with the requirements of the corresponding onshore area (COA), as mandated by the Clean Air Act (CAA). The portion of the OCS air regulations that is being updated pertains to the requirements for OCS sources for which Virginia is the designated COA. The Commonwealth of Virginia's requirements discussed in this document will be incorporated by reference into the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and listed in the appendix to the Federal OCS air regulations.

We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Montana regulatory program (hereinafter, the Montana program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Montana submitted this proposed amendment to us, on its own initiative, following the passage of a Montana House Bill during the 2023 legislative session. Montana proposes several changes to the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). Montana adds a new section detailing the procedures a permittee must follow when applying for a ``minor revision'' to its permit. Montana adds several new definitions and removes the current procedures for a permit revision application. Furthermore, Montana adds clarifying language regarding ``minor revisions'' of permits. Lastly, Montana adds contingencies that will not be codified into law but that will apply to the proposed amendment: ``Codification Instructions'' and ``Contingent Termination.'' This document gives the times and locations that the Montana program and this proposed amendment to that program are available for your inspection, the comment period during which you may submit written comments on the amendment, and the procedures that we will follow for the public hearing, if one is requested.

Under this direct final rule, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is updating the Table of Exempt Chemical Mixtures to include the listing of nine additional preparations. This action is in response to DEA's review of new applications for exemption. Having reviewed applications and relevant information, DEA has found that these preparations meet the applicable exemption criteria. Therefore, this rule amends the regulations to codify that these products are exempted from the application of certain provisions of the Controlled Substances Act.

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.

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 National Science Foundation (NSF) is creating a new system of records: NSF-80, Education and Training Application Data System (ETAP). This new system of records will contain records about individuals interested in participating in NSF education and training activities, and individuals engaged in the planning, management, and implementation of those activities. Records will bolster the agency's capacity to conduct robust evidence-building activities, including monitoring, targeted research, and rigorous evaluation of its education and training activities.

In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, its implementing regulations, and NMFS' MMPA Regulations for Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of Mexico, notification is hereby given that a Letter of Authorization (LOA) has been issued to WesternGeco for the take of marine mammals incidental to geophysical survey activity in the Gulf of Mexico.

Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is modifying the system of records titled ``Veterans Affairs Profile-VA'' (192VA30). VA Profile contains information about Veterans; their families, caregivers, and survivors; and other VA customers to facilitate the title 38 benefits and services provided by the different administrations and program offices.

EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of April 2, 2021, concerning the cancellations voluntarily requested by the registrants and accepted by the Agency. This notice is being issued to correct the cancellation order in Table 1 of Unit II by removing the registration numbers, 1007-99, 1007-100, 1007-101, and by removing EPA company number 1007 in Table 2 of Unit II. Also, by removing (Item A. For Products 1007-99, 1007-100, and 1007-101) and associated text from (Item VI. Provisions for Disposition of Existing Stocks).

Under title II of the Social Security Act (Act), there will be a 3.2 percent cost-of-living increase in Social Security benefits effective December 2023. In addition, the national average wage index for 2022 is $63,795.13. The cost-of-living increase and national average wage index affect other program parameters as described below.