December 20, 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Reader Aids
Document Number: FR-2023-12-20-ReaderAids
Type: Reader Aids
Date: 2023-12-20
Sunshine Act Meetings
Document Number: 2023-28202
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
Wright Brothers Day, 2023
Document Number: 2023-28169
Type: Proclamation
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Executive Office of the President
Sunshine Act Meetings
Document Number: 2023-28157
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
Report on the Selection of Eligible Countries for Fiscal Year 2024
Document Number: 2023-28044
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Millennium Challenge Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
This report is provided in accordance with the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended. The report is set forth in full below.
Department of Defense Wage Committee (DoDWC); Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meetings
Document Number: 2023-28012
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary
The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal advisory committee meetings of the DoDWC will take place.
Federal Tort Claims Act-Technical Changes; Correction
Document Number: 2023-28011
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons
In this document, the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) corrects inadvertent errors and omissions in its regulations caused by errors in the interim final rule titled ``Federal Tort Claims ActTechnical Changes'' published in the Federal Register on November 7, 2023.
Proposed General Directive 24-1: Required Actions Regarding Assaults on Transit Workers
Document Number: 2023-28002
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is proposing a General Directive to address the significant and continuing national- level safety risk related to assaults on transit workers. The General Directive would require each transit agency subject to FTA's Public Transportation Agency Safety Plans (PTASP) regulation to conduct a safety risk assessment, identify safety risk mitigations or strategies, and provide information to FTA on how it is assessing, mitigating, and monitoring the safety risk associated with assaults on transit workers. As required by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, each transit agency serving a large urbanized area must involve the joint labor-management Safety Committee when identifying safety risk mitigations.
Safety Zone; Laguna de Lobina, Culebra, Puerto Rico
Document Number: 2023-28001
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of Laguna de Lobina within a 50-yard radius of Culebra Bridge due to structural damage to the bridge. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the damaged bridge. Entry of persons and vessels from into the safety zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port San Juan or a designated representative.
Audio Description: Preliminary Nonbroadcast Network Rankings
Document Number: 2023-27954
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
FCC announces the top national nonbroadcast network rankings from the 2022-2023 ratings year, and gives networks the opportunity to seek exemption from the July 1, 2024 update to the Commission's audio description requirements.
Impact of the Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) on Legitimate Commercial Chemical, Biotechnology, and Pharmaceutical Activities Involving “Schedule 1” Chemicals (Including “Schedule 1” Chemicals Produced as Intermediates) During Calendar Year 2023
Document Number: 2023-27951
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security
The Bureau of Industry and Security is seeking public comments on the impact that the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention, through the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act of 1998 and the Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations, has had on commercial activities involving ``Schedule 1'' chemicals during calendar year 2023. The purpose of this notice of inquiry is to collect information to assist BIS in its preparation of the annual certification to the Congress on whether the legitimate commercial activities and interests of chemical, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical firms are harmed by such implementation. This certification is required under Condition 9 of Senate Resolution 75 (April 24, 1997), in which the Senate gave its advice and consent to the ratification of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Advisory Committee for International Science and Engineering; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 2023-27950
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
Glycine From Japan: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022
Document Number: 2023-27949
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that Yuki Gosei Kogyo Co., Ltd. (YGK) and Nagase & Co., Ltd. (Nagase) (collectively, YGK/Nagase) made sales of glycine from Japan at less than normal value during the period of review (POR) June 1, 2021, through May 31, 2022.
Request for Information on “Shifting the Balance of Cybersecurity Risk: Principles and Approaches for Secure by Design Software”
Document Number: 2023-27948
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
CISA requests input from all interested parties on the white paper ``Shifting the Balance of Cybersecurity Risk: Principles and Approaches for Secure by Design Software.''
30-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval of Collection: Waybill Sample
Document Number: 2023-27947
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Surface Transportation Board, Department of Transportation
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the collection of Waybill Sample, as described below.
30-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval of Collection: Demurrage Liability Disclosure Requirements
Document Number: 2023-27946
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Surface Transportation Board, Department of Transportation
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the collection of Demurrage Liability Disclosure Requirements, as described below.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension of a Previously Approved Collection; Bureau of Justice Assistance Application Form: Public Safety Officers Educational Assistance
Document Number: 2023-27945
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Department of Justice
The Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, 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.
Area Maritime Security Advisory Committee (AMSC), Eastern Great Lakes, Western New York Sub-Committee Vacancy
Document Number: 2023-27944
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard requests individuals interested in serving on the Area Maritime Security Committee, Eastern Great Lakes, Western New York Region sub-committee submit their applications for membership to the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Buffalo. The Committee assists the Captain of the Port as the Federal Maritime Security Coordinator, Buffalo, in developing, reviewing, and updating the Area Maritime Security Plan for their area of responsibility.
Coast Guard Sector Buffalo; Sector Name Conforming Amendment
Document Number: 2023-27943
Type: Rule
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
This rule makes non-substantive changes to Coast Guard regulations in association with a change in the Coast Guard's internal organization. The purpose of this rule is to reflect that U.S. Coast Guard Sector Buffalo has been renamed U.S. Coast Guard Sector Eastern Great Lakes. These changes will have no substantive effect on the regulated public.
21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board
Document Number: 2023-27977
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Department of Energy
This notice announces an open virtual meeting for members and the public of the 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board (EWAB). The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.
21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board
Document Number: 2023-27976
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Department of Energy
This notice announces an open virtual meeting for members and the public of the 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board (EWAB). The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.
Agency Information Collection Request; 30-Day Public Comment Request
Document Number: 2023-27974
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
In compliance with the requirement of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of a proposed collection for public comment.
Notice of Closed Meeting
Document Number: 2023-27972
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Generic Clearance for Community Relations Service Program Impact Evaluation
Document Number: 2023-27971
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Department of Justice
The Community Relations Service, 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.
Proposed Submission of Information Collection for OMB Review; Comment Request; Special Financial Assistance Information
Document Number: 2023-27970
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) intends to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) extend approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of a collection of information contained in PBGC's regulation on special financial assistance. The purpose of the information collection is to gather information necessary for PBGC to operate this special financial assistance program. This notice informs the public of PBGC's intent and solicits public comment on the collection of information.
Information Collection Request; County Committee Elections
Document Number: 2023-27969
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is requesting comments from all interested individuals and entities on an extension of a currently approved information collection associated with FSA county committee elections. The collection of information from FSA farmers and ranchers is used to receive nominations from eligible voters for the FSA county committee.
Notice to Public of Website Location of the Office of the Chief Scientist Proposed Guidance Development List
Document Number: 2023-27967
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is announcing the website location where the Agency will post a list of possible topics for future guidance document development or revision by the Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS) during the next year. In addition, FDA has established a docket where interested persons may provide comments that could benefit the OCS guidance program and its engagement with stakeholders, including comments on the priority of topics for guidance. This feedback is critical to the OCS guidance program as we consider feedback from stakeholders along with Agency resources and priorities.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Ten Species Not Warranted for Listing as Endangered or Threatened Species
Document Number: 2023-27966
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce findings that 10 species are not warranted for listing as endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). After a thorough review of the best available scientific and commercial information, we find that it is not warranted at this time to list Hupp's Hill cave beetle (Pseudanophthalmus parvicollis), Hubbard's cave beetle (Pseudanophthalmus hubbardi), overlooked cave beetle (Pseudanophthalmus praetermissus), Shenandoah cave beetle (Pseudanophthalmus limicola), Little Kennedy cave beetle (Pseudanophthalmus cordicollis), Holsinger's cave beetle (Pseudanophthalmus holsingeri), Hubricht's cave beetle (Pseudanophthalmus hubrichti), silken cave beetle (Pseudanophthalmus sericus), Pinale[ntilde]o talussnail (Sonorella grahamensis), and San Xavier talussnail (Sonorella eremita). However, we ask the public to submit to us at any time any new information relevant to the status of any of the species mentioned above or their habitats.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Information Collections: Requirements of a Bona Fide Thrift Savings Plan and Requirements of a Bona Fide Profit-Sharing Plan or Trust
Document Number: 2023-27965
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Wage and Hour Division, Employment Standards Administration, Department of Labor
The Department of Labor (Department) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed extension of the information collection request (ICR) titled ``Requirements of a Bona Fide Thrift Savings Plan and Requirements of a Bona Fide Profit-Sharing Plan or Trust.'' This comment request is part of continuing Departmental efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. A copy of the proposed information request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this Notice.
Agency Information Collection Request; 30-Day Public Comment Request
Document Number: 2023-27899
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
In compliance with the requirement of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of a proposed collection for public comment.
Certain Semiconductor Devices, Mobile Services Contacting the Same, and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not to Review an Initial Determination Granting a Joint Motion To Terminate the Investigation Due to Settlement; Termination of the Investigation
Document Number: 2023-27897
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (``Commission'') has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 78) of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') granting a joint motion to terminate the investigation due to settlement.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Public Comment Request; Information Collection Request Title: Implement Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program 2022 Legislative Changes: Assessment of Administrative Burden
Document Number: 2023-27895
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
In compliance with the requirement for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, HRSA announces plans to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR), described below, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Prior to submitting the ICR to OMB, HRSA seeks comments from the public regarding the burden estimate, below, or any other aspect of the ICR.
Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meeting
Document Number: 2023-27894
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Notice of Closed Meeting
Document Number: 2023-27893
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
Finished Carbon Steel Flanges From Spain: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2022
Document Number: 2023-27892
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that ULMA Forja, S.Coop (ULMA) and companies not selected for individual examination made sales of finished carbon steel flanges (flanges) from Spain in the United States at less than normal value (NV) during the period of review (POR) June 1, 2021, through May 31, 2022.
New Postal Products
Document Number: 2023-27891
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Postal Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
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.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2023-27888
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Rule 211(h)(2)-1
Document Number: 2023-27887
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Combined Notice of Filings #1
Document Number: 2023-27885
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism; Notice of Closed Meeting
Document Number: 2023-27964
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
National Cancer Institute; Notice of Closed Meetings
Document Number: 2023-27963
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences; Notice of Closed Meeting
Document Number: 2023-27962
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
Draft Regulatory Guide: Installation, Inspection, and Testing for Class 1E Power, Instrumentation, and Control Equipment at Production and Utilization Facilities
Document Number: 2023-27961
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment a draft regulatory guide (DG), DG-1419, ``Installation, Inspection, and Testing for Class 1E Power, Instrumentation, and Control Equipment at Production and Utilization Facilities.'' This DG is proposed Revision 1 to Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.30, ``Quality Assurance Requirements for the Installation, Inspection, and Testing of Instrumentation and Electric Equipment (Safety Guide 30).'' DG-1419 describes an approach that is acceptable to the NRC staff to meet the regulatory requirements for installation, inspection, and testing for Class 1E power, instrumentation, and control equipment at production and utilization facilities.
Kairos Power, LLC; Hermes Test Reactor Facility
Document Number: 2023-27960
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is providing notice of the issuance of Construction Permit No. CPTR-6 to Kairos Power LLC (Kairos) and Record of Decision.
Notice of Agreements Filed
Document Number: 2023-27959
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Records Schedules; Availability and Request for Comments
Document Number: 2023-27958
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) publishes notice of certain Federal agency requests for records disposition authority (records schedules). We publish notice in the Federal Register and on regulations.gov for records schedules in which agencies propose to dispose of records they no longer need to conduct agency business. We invite public comments on such records schedules.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request Relating to Recommendation for Juvenile Employment With the Internal Revenue Service
Document Number: 2023-27957
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
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 recommendation for juvenile employment with the Internal Revenue Service.
Agency Request for Emergency Clearance To Extend Information Collection Request Related to Traveling by Air With Service Animals
Document Number: 2023-27956
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces DOT's intention to seek emergency clearance to extend the information collection request (ICR) under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number 2105-0576, ``U.S. Department of Transportation Service Animal Air Transportation Form'' and ``U.S. Department of Transportation Service Animal Relief Attestation Form.'' We are seeking emergency clearance to temporarily extend the ICR to ensure that airlines may continue to collect service animal forms from passengers with disabilities, which provide assurances to the airline that the service animal does not pose a safety threat to passengers and crew onboard aircraft. DOT requests that OMB approve this extension request within 7 days.
Rate for Assessment on Direct Payment of Fees to Representatives in 2024
Document Number: 2023-27955
Type: Notice
Date: 2023-12-20
Agency: Social Security Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is announcing the assessment percentage rate under the Social Security Act (Act) is 6.3 percent for 2024.
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