2024 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on July 26, 2024, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Infineon Technologies Americas Corp. of El Segundo, California and Infineon Technologies Austria AG of Villach, Austria. Supplements to the complaint were filed on July 29 and August 13, 2024. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain semiconductor devices and products containing the same by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,899,481 ("the '481 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 8,686,562 ("the '562 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 9,070,755 ("the '755 patent"); and U.S. Patent No. 8,264,003 ("the '003 patent"). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

The U.S. Copyright Office is issuing a final rule adjusting certain due dates set in an earlier rule regarding how the Copyright Act's derivative works exception to termination rights applies to the statutory mechanical blanket license established by the Music Modernization Act.

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, 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. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the FCC seeks specific comment on how it might "further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees."

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) that the Texas Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a virtual business meeting via ZoomGov on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. CT. The purpose of the meeting is to debrief the testimony received at Panel I & II and begin to plan Panels III & IV.

On February 27, 2024, notice was published in the Federal Register of determinations pertaining to certain objects to be included in an exhibition entitled "Art and War in the Renaissance: The Battle of Pavia Tapestries." Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that certain additional objects being imported from abroad pursuant to an agreement with their foreign owner or custodian for temporary display in the aforesaid exhibition at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, de Young Museum, San Francisco, California, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, are of cultural significance, and, further, that their temporary exhibition or display within the United States as aforementioned is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these determinations be published in the Federal Register.

FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 15 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.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on January 17, 2024. The collection involves regulations that prescribe the requirements governing air carrier operations. The information collected is necessary to determine air operators' compliance with the minimum safety standards and the applicants' eligibility for air operations certification.

HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comment from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 30 days of public comment.

This action deletes service(s) from the Procurement List that were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, that the U.S. Virgin Islands Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public meeting via Zoom. The purpose of the meeting is to review and discuss the Committee's project proposal on the selected civil rights topic.

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, that the Pennsylvania Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a series of public business meetings via Zoom. The purpose of these buiness meetings is review and finalize the Committee's forthcoming report on the Rising Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education. The Committee will also discuss any post-report activities as appropriate and conclude the current appointment term (appiontemnt term ending December 10, 2024).

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within a 250-yard radius of the MARMAC 306 cable laying barge, and a J.F. Brennan construction barge #4132. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by cable laying operations being conducted in the vicinity of the West Passage Narragansett Bay, Jamestown, RI, between the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge and south to Dutch Island. When enforced, entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Southeastern New England.

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces a meeting of the Human Exploration and Operations Committee of the NASA Advisory Council (NAC). This Committee reports to the NAC.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with testing, surveillance, and reporting of the incidence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle, and certification of dairy cattle herds as a result of testing.

The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to issue coastwise endorsement eligibility determinations for foreign-built vessels which will carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. A request for such a determination has been received by MARAD. By this notice, MARAD seeks comments from interested parties as to any effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below.

The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to issue coastwise endorsement eligibility determinations for foreign-built vessels which will carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. A request for such a determination has been received by MARAD. By this notice, MARAD seeks comments from interested parties as to any effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below.

The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in Washington, DC. The meeting will be open for the public to attend in- person or via webinar. The in-person capacity is limited to 50 persons for public attendees.