November 27, 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) and Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee (SCAS); Meeting
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the EPA hereby provides notice of a meeting for the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) and its Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee (SCAS) on the date and time described below. This meeting will be open to the public. For information on public attendance and participation, please see registration details under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Fisheries Off West Coast States; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Amendment 24 to the Pacific Coast Salmon Fishery Management Plan
The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) has submitted Amendment 24 to the Pacific Coast Salmon Fishery Management Plan (Salmon FMP) to the Secretary of Commerce for review. The intent of Amendment 24 is to clarify the technical process for reviewing updates to the models used to determine the Chinook salmon abundance threshold that may trigger additional management measures to limit the impact of ocean salmon fisheries on Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW). The whales are listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Chinook salmon, some of which are listed as threatened under the ESA, are their preferred prey. This action is administrative in nature and does not change the formula for calculating the threshold or the fishery management responses currently described in the Salmon FMP.
Notice of Western Montana Resource Advisory Council Meetings
In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Western Montana District Resource Advisory Council (Council) will meet as follows.
Long-Term, Part-Time Employee Rules for Cash or Deferred Arrangements Under Section 401(k)
This document sets forth a proposed regulation that would amend the rules applicable to plans that include cash or deferred arrangements under section 401(k) to provide guidance with respect to long-term, part-time employees. The proposed regulation reflects statutory changes made by the SECURE Act and the SECURE 2.0 Act that relate to long-term, part-time employees. The proposed regulation would affect participants in, beneficiaries of, employers maintaining, and administrators of plans that include cash or deferred arrangements. This document also provides notice of a public hearing.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
As required by the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars A-108 and A-130, the Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) is publishing notice of a new Privacy Act System of Records. DOE proposes to establish System of Records DOE- 78 Data Analytics Program Records. The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) proposes to establish this System of Records to undertake such analytics inquiries necessary to support OIG efforts to effectuate audits, inspections, evaluations, and investigations relating to Departmental programs and operations and to accommodate the requirements of the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 (DATA Act).
Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions
The Department of Energy (DOE, the Department) is giving notice of a newly established System of Records pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 for the Department of EnergyDOE-78 Data Analytics Program Records in this proposed rulemaking. The Department proposes to exempt portions of the System of Records from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement requirements.
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
This rule amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPS) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure procedures (ODPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.
Allocations for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery and Implementation of the CDBG-DR Consolidated Waivers and Alternative Requirements Notice
This Allocation Announcement Notice allocates $142 million of CDBG-DR funds appropriated by the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 for major disasters occurring in 2022 and 2023. This notice identifies grant requirements for these funds, including requirements in HUD's CDBG-DR Consolidated Notice (``Consolidated Notice'') found in appendix B, and a limited number of amendments to the Consolidated Notice that apply to CDBG-DR grants for disasters occurring in 2022 and January 2023. The Consolidated Notice, as amended by this Allocation Announcement Notice, includes waivers and alternative requirements, relevant regulatory requirements, the grant award process, criteria for action plan approval, and eligible disaster recovery activities.
Tolpyralate; Pesticide Tolerances
This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of tolpyralate in or on barley, wheat and livestock commodities. ISK Biosciences Corporation requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Pacific Gas & Electric Sediment Remediation Project, San Francisco Bay
NMFS has received a request from Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to construction associated with a sediment remediation project in San Francisco Bay, California. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities. NMFS is also requesting comments on a possible one-time, one-year renewal that could be issued under certain circumstances and if all requirements are met, as described in Request for Public Comments at the end of this notice. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested MMPA authorization and agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.
Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the State of Arkansas
This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of Arkansas dated 11/17/2023. Incident: Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes. Incident Period: 06/25/2023 through 06/26/2023.
Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Kansas
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Kansas (FEMA-4747- DR), dated 10/26/2023. Incident: Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Incident Period: 07/14/2023 through 07/21/2023.
Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Alaska
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Alaska (FEMA-4730-DR), dated 08/23/2023. Incident: Flooding. Incident Period: 05/12/2023 through 06/03/2023.
Applications for New Awards; Education Research and Development Center Program
The Department of Education (Department) is issuing a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2024 for the Education Research and Development Center Program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305C. This notice relates to the approved information collection under OMB control number 4040-0001.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
As required by the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars A-108 and A-130, the Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) is publishing notice of a modification of the DOE systems of records notices for the DOE systems of records listed in the table. Pursuant to OMB M-17-12, ``Preparing for and Responding to a Breach of Personally Identifiable Information'' (January 3, 2017), this notice amends the DOE systems of records listed in the table by adding two new routine uses to ensure that the Department can assist another agency in responding to a confirmed or suspected breach, as appropriate.
Petitions for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding
Petitions for Reconsideration (Petitions) have been filed in the Commission's proceeding Connect America Fund: A National Broadband Plan for Our Future High-Cost Universal Service Support, ETC Annual Reports and Certifications, Telecommunications Carriers Eligible to Receive Universal Service Support, Connect America FundAlaska Plan, and Expanding Broadband Service Through the ACAM Program.
Transactions Between Related Persons and Partnerships
This document contains proposed regulations that would update regulations regarding whether persons are treated as related persons who are subject to certain special rules pertaining to transactions with partnerships. The regulations affect partnerships that enter into transactions with related persons that result in gain or loss on a sale or exchange of property or result in a difference in the time at which income and deductions are recognized because of the persons' different methods of accounting.
Medicare Program; Medicare Secondary Payer and Certain Civil Money Penalties; Correction
This document corrects technical errors in the final rule that appeared in the October 11, 2023 Federal Register titled ``Medicare Program; Medicare Secondary Payer and Certain Civil Money Penalties''.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for Sacramento Mountains Checkerspot Butterfly
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are reopening the public comment period on our August 10, 2023, proposed rule to designate critical habitat for the Sacramento Mountains checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas anicia cloudcrofti), a butterfly from New Mexico, under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We are taking this action to conduct a public hearing and to allow all interested parties additional time to comment on the proposal to designate critical habitat for the Sacramento Mountains checkerspot butterfly. Comments previously submitted need not be resubmitted and will be fully considered in preparation of the final rule.
Regulatory Capital Rules: Risk-Based Capital Requirements for Depository Institution Holding Companies Significantly Engaged in Insurance Activities
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is adopting risk-based capital requirements for depository institution holding companies that are significantly engaged in insurance activities. This risk-based capital framework, termed the Building Block Approach, adjusts and aggregates existing legal entity capital requirements to determine enterprise-wide capital requirements. The final rule also contains a risk-based capital requirement excluding insurance activities, in compliance with section 171 of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The Board also is adopting a reporting form FR Q-1 related to the Building Block Approach. The capital requirements and associated reporting form meet statutory mandates and will help to prevent the economic and consumer impacts resulting from the failure of organizations engaged in banking and insurance.
World Trade Center Health Program Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee; Amended Notice of Solicitation of Nominations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is seeking nominations for membership on the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee (WTCHP-STAC), in accordance with provisions of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010. The WTCHP-STAC consists of 17 members including experts in fields associated with occupational medicine, pulmonary medicine, environmental medicine, environmental health, industrial hygiene, epidemiology, toxicology, and mental health, and representatives of WTC responders as well as representatives of certified-eligible WTC survivors.
Implementing the Supreme Court's Maui Decision in the Clean Water Act Section 402 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing for public comment a draft guidance on applying the recent decision of the United States Supreme Court in County of Maui v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund, in the Clean Water Act Section 402 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program for point source discharges that travel through groundwater before reaching a water of the United States. This guidance will not have the force and effect of law and it will not bind the public in any way. By issuing this guidance, the EPA intends only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or Agency policies.
Submission for OMB Review; System for Award Management Registration Requirements for Financial Assistance Recipients
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Regulatory Secretariat Division invites the public to comment on an extension to an existing information collection requirement regarding the pre-award registration requirements for Prime Financial Assistance Recipients.
Submission for OMB Review; Federal Management Regulation; Statement of Witness; Standard Form 94
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division invites members of the public to comment on an extension to an existing information collection requirement regarding OMB Control No. 3090-0118, Statement of Witness, Standard Form 94.
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Prohibition on Certain Supply Chain Services or Equipment Under Lease Acquisitions and Commercial Solution Openings
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve a revision of a previously approved information collection requirement for Prohibition to Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment under Lease Acquisitions and Commercial Solution Openings. The revision now includes new information to be collected related to supply chain risk information sharing and exclusion or removal orders consistent with the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018.
Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires From India: Notice of Correction to the Final Results, and Amended Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2021
On October 3, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) published in the Federal Register the final results of the administrative review of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on certain new pneumatic off-the-road tires from India, covering the period of review (POR) January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021. Commerce is amending the final results to correct ministerial errors in the calculations for ATC Tires Private Limited (ATC), Balkrishna Tires Ltd. (BKT), and companies not selected for individual examination.
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders on Certain Aluminum Foil From the People's Republic of China: Final Affirmative Determinations of Circumvention With Respect to the Republic of Korea and the Kingdom of Thailand
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that imports of certain aluminum foil (aluminum foil) that were exported from the Republic of Korea (Korea) and from the Kingdom of Thailand (Thailand), using inputs (i.e., aluminum foil- and sheet-gauge products) manufactured in the People's Republic of China (China), as specified below, are circumventing the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on aluminum foil from China.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; American Indian Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Program (1894-0001)
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request (ICR).
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in California
The FHWA, on behalf of Caltrans, is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by Caltrans that are final. The actions relate to a proposed project, to connect State Route (SR) 99 to Interstate 5 (I-5) in an east-west alignment, in unincorporated Sacramento County and a portion of the City of Elk Grove. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.
Notice To Rescind Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Capital Metro Blue Line Project in Austin, Texas
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), in cooperation with the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Capital Metro), Austin Transit Partnership (ATP), and the City of Austin (the City), is issuing this notice to advise the public that the Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Blue Line light rail transit (LRT) project as part of Project Connect in Austin, Texas is rescinded.
Open Meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance
This notice announces that the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI) will meet via videoconference on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, from 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The meeting is open to the public. The FACI provides non- binding recommendation and advice to the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) in the U.S. Department of Treasury.
Notice To Rescind Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Capital Metro Orange Line Project in Austin, Texas
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), in cooperation with the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Capital Metro), Austin Transit Partnership (ATP), and the City of Austin (the City), is issuing this notice to advise the public that the Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Orange Line light rail transit (LRT) project as part of Project Connect in Austin, Texas is rescinded.
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in California
The FHWA, on behalf of Caltrans, is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by Caltrans that are final. The actions relate to a proposed highway project on State Route 99 at Caldwell Avenue in Tulare County, State of California. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Direct Loan, FFEL, Perkins and TEACH Grant Total and Permanent Disability Discharge Application and Related Forms
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request (ICR).
Notice of Request for Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites comments on the OneRD Loan Guarantee Program information collection package and announces the Rural Utilities Service intention to request a revision for to a currently approved information collection from the Office of management and Budget (OMB).
Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Arkansas
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Arkansas (FEMA- 4748-DR), dated 11/14/2023. Incident: Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes. Incident Period: 06/25/2023 through 06/26/2023.
Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Colorado
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Colorado (FEMA-4731-DR), dated 08/25/2023.
Customs Broker Permit User Fee Payment for 2024 and Announcement of eCBP Portal Payment Option
This document provides notice to customs brokers that the annual user fee that is assessed for each permit held by a customs broker, whether it may be an individual, partnership, association, or corporation, is due no later than February 9, 2024. Pursuant to fee adjustments required by the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, the customs broker permit user fee payable for calendar year 2024 will be $174.80. CBP is also announcing that customs brokers may pay the fee electronically via the electronic Customs and Border Protection (eCBP) portal.
Salt Lake City Area Integrated Projects and Colorado River Storage Project-Rate Order No. WAPA-206
The provisional fixed rates for the Salt Lake City Area Integrated Projects (SLCA/IP) firm power service and the formula rates for the Colorado River Storage Project (CRSP) transmission services, ancillary services, sale of surplus products, and joint dispatch transmission service have been confirmed, approved, and placed into effect on an interim basis. The firm power rates under SLCA/IP Firm Power Rate Schedule SLIP-F12 expire December 31, 2023. Western Area Power Administration's (WAPA) CRSP Management Center (CRSP MC) is renewing all SLCA/IP and CRSP rates under one Federal Register notice (FRN), making all rates effective for the same period. These new rates replace existing firm power, transmission, ancillary services, sale of surplus products, and joint dispatch transmission service rates under Rate Orders No. WAPA-190, WAPA-195, and WAPA-199.
Homeland Security Academic Partnership Council
The Homeland Security Academic Partnership Council (HSAPC) will hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 3:30 p.m. EST to 4:30 p.m. EST. Public participation is welcome via Zoom pre-registration.
Performance Review Board Membership
Notice is given of the names of members of a Performance Review Board for the Department of the Army.
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing
FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 16 individuals from the hearing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The exemptions enable these hard of hearing and deaf individuals to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
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