2024 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) announces the intent to award a single-source supplement to the current cooperative agreement held by the Puerto Rico Ombudsman Office for the Elderly (PROOE) for the project Puerto Rico Disaster Assistance Grant which is through the Older Americans Act, Disaster Assistance for State Units on Aging (SUAs) and Tribal Organizations in Major Disasters Declared by the President and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023.

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) Wyoming State Director intends to prepare a Resource Management Plan (RMP) amendment with an associated Environmental Assessment (EA) for the non-competitive direct sale of public lands in Washakie County, Wyoming, and by this notice is announcing the beginning of the scoping period to solicit public comments and identify issues; providing the planning criteria for public review; and announcing a comment period on the proposed realty action offering a one-acre parcel of public lands by direct sale to TAG Western Properties, LLC for not less than the fair market value of $1,020.00.

The Coast Guard is extending the effective period for the 63 temporary 500-meter safety zones around the construction of each facility during the development of the Vineyard Wind 1 Wind Farm project area within federal waters on the Outer Continental Shelf, approximately 12 nautical miles offshore of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. This rule extends the effective period of the existing safety zones for an additional two years. The safety zones will now end on May 31, 2026. When enforced, only attending vessels and vessels with authorization are permitted to enter or remain in the safety zones.

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within a 500-yard radius of Tug Nancy Anne, Tug Champion, Tug General, Tug WM. Boyd, Tug Shirley Ann, crew boat Timmy V., barges Koko II, Koko III, Koko IV, MM 141, MM 142, D Barge 2002, D Barge 2006, and D Barge 2007. The safety zone is needed to protect the vessels while laying stones to protect exposed sections of 138kV Submarine Power Cables in the Straits of Mackinac, MI. Entry of vessels into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Northern Great Lakes.

The Coast Guard will enforce a special local regulation for the Miami Beach Air and Sea Show event from May 25 and 26, 2024, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Captain of the Port Miami identifies the regulated area for this event in Miami Beach, FL. During the enforcement periods, no person or vessel may enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the regulated area unless authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander or a designated representative.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting nominations for a nonvoting representative of the interests of the tobacco growers to serve on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee (TPSAC), in the Center for Tobacco Products. FDA seeks to include the views of women and men, members of all racial and ethnic groups, and individuals with and without disabilities on its advisory committees and, therefore encourages nominations of appropriately qualified candidates from these groups. A nominee may either be self-nominated or nominated by an organization. In addition, FDA is requesting that any industry organizations interested in participating in the selection of a nonvoting representative of the interests of the tobacco growers industry to serve on the TPSAC, notify FDA in writing. Nominations will be accepted for either the representative to serve on TPSAC or for the selection group effective with this notice.

The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing three general licenses (GL) issued pursuant to the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations: GL 8M, GL 5O, and GL 44A, each of which was previously made available on OFAC's website.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) permanently debarring Angela Maria Giron, M.D. from providing services in any capacity to a person that has an approved or pending drug product application. FDA bases this order on a finding that Dr. Giron was convicted of a felony under Federal law for conduct relating to the development or approval, including the process for development or approval, of any drug product. Dr. Giron was given notice of the proposed debarment and an opportunity to request a hearing within the timeframe prescribed by regulation. As of February 16, 2024 (30 days after receipt of the notice), Dr. Giron has not responded. Dr. Giron's failure to respond and request a hearing constitutes a waiver of Dr. Giron's right to a hearing concerning this matter.

The National Park Service is hereby giving notice that the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee (Committee) will hold a virtual meeting as indicated below.

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announces a public meeting, and requests public comment for the fourth meeting of the Partnership for Peace Fund (PPF) Advisory Board to receive updates on progress and changes to USAID programming under MEPPA following the terrorist attacks of October 7, 2023, and discuss recommendations for the strategic direction of MEPPA in this new context.

The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

On February 13, 2024, the Department of Housing and Urban Development published in the Federal Register a document titled, "Request for Information Regarding Iron, Steel, Construction Materials, and Manufactured Products Used in Housing Programs Pursuant to the Build America, Buy America Act." (RFI) The request for comment provided for a 60-day comment period, which ended on April 15, 2024. HUD has determined that a 45-day extension of the comment period is appropriate to allow interested persons additional time to provide responses. HUD is interested in comments relating to the domestic market for products required in housing infrastructure projects that are compliant with the Build America Preference (BAP), especially those detailing domestic materials sourcing, market readiness, other product supply considerations, and whether specific housing products or their components are manufactured in the United States.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing an order approving the license transfer application filed by GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas, LLC (GEHA) and NorthStar Vallecitos, LLC (NorthStar Vallecitos), dated September 1, 2023, as supplemented by letters dated September 5, 2023, October 19, 2023, November 1, 2023, January 22, 2024, and March 15, 2024. Specifically, the order approves the direct transfer of control of Possession Only License Nos. DPR-1 for the Vallecitos Boiling Water Reactor, TR-1 for the General Electric Test Reactor, R-33 for the Nuclear Test Reactor, and DR-10 for the Empire State Atomic Development Associates Experimental Vallecitos Superheat Reactor and Special Nuclear Material (SNM) License No. SNM- 960 from GEHA to NorthStar Vallecitos and the issuance of conforming amendments to the licenses, including license conditions.

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of cracks found on the trunnion arms of the inboard flap assemblies. This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the trunnion arms of the inboard flap assembly, and applicable corrective actions, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. This AD also prohibits the installation of affected parts. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2B16 (604 Variant) airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that a new filter plate connector for the nose wheel steering (NWS) system electronic control module (ECM) does not meet certain certification requirements. This AD requires replacing all affected ECMs. This AD also prohibits the installation of affected parts under certain conditions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is establishing two new systems of records that will be maintained by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP): System No. 09-80-0391, Anti- Trafficking Information Management System (ATIMS) Records; and System No. 09-80-0392, National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center (NHTTAC) Participant Records.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry (GFI) #187B entitled "Heritable Intentional Genomic Alterations in Animals: The Approval Process." This draft guidance is intended to clarify FDA's requirements and recommendations for developers of intentional genomic alterations (IGA) in animals. The draft guidance is being issued as one of two companion documents. "Heritable Intentional Genomic Alterations in Animals: The Approval Process" describes how the FDA approval process applies to heritable IGAs in animals. FDA is issuing GFI #187B as a draft guidance to solicit comments that will enable the Agency to update, and make as efficient as possible, the approval process for IGAs in animals. In addition, FDA requests comments on questions that it intends to address in the final version of this guidance document. The companion final guidance, GFI #187A entitled "Heritable Intentional Genomic Alterations in Animals: Risk- Based Approach," describes FDA's risk-based regulatory approach to the oversight of heritable IGAs in animals. This means that, for people or companies developing certain types of IGAs in animals, FDA may not expect them to submit an application or get approval before marketing their product.

NMFS proposes to modify the regulations for Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) section 104 permits, including scientific research, enhancement, photography, and public display permits and Letters of Confirmation (LOCs). The modification would remove the 5- year regulatory limitation on the duration of section 104 permits and LOCs. This would give NMFS the discretion to issue these permits for longer than 5 years where such a duration would be appropriate. This proposed rule would apply only to permits and authorizations issued under section 104 of the MMPA.

Congress enacted the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016, which amends the Freedom of Information Act, as relevant here, to require Federal agencies to change how certain records and documents are made available for public inspection. The Commission is amending its regulations to implement this statutory mandate. The Commission is accepting comments on these revisions to its regulations, and any comments received may be addressed in a subsequent rulemaking document.

The Postal Service is amending Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) to clarify Commercial Mail Receiving Agencies (CMRA) notary responsibilities for the addressee's signature.