Agencies and Commissions March 2007 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Amendments to Financial Responsibility Rules for Broker-Dealers
The Commission is proposing for comment amendments to its net capital, customer protection, books and records, and notification rules for broker-dealers under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Exchange Act''). The proposed amendments would address several emerging areas of concern regarding the financial requirements for broker-dealers. They also would update the financial responsibility rules and make certain technical amendments.
Design Basis Threat
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations that govern the requirements pertaining to the design basis threats (DBTs). This final rule makes generically applicable security requirements similar to those previously imposed by the Commission's April 29, 2003 DBT Orders, based upon experience and insights gained by the Commission during implementation, and redefines the level of security requirements necessary to ensure that the public health and safety and common defense and security are adequately protected. Pursuant to Section 170E of the Atomic Energy Act (AEA), the final rule revises the DBT requirements for radiological sabotage, generally applicable to power reactors and Category I fuel cycle facilities, and for theft or diversion of NRC-licensed Strategic Special Nuclear Material (SSNM), applicable to Category I fuel cycle facilities. Additionally, a petition for rulemaking (PRM-73-12), filed by the Committee to Bridge the Gap, was considered as part of this rulemaking. The NRC partially granted PRM-73-12 in the proposed rule, but deferred action on other aspects of the petition to the final rule. The NRC's final disposition of PRM-73-12 is contained in this document.
Roundtable on Interactive Data: Creating Interactive Data To Serve Investors
On Monday, March 19, 2007, the Securities and Exchange Commission will hold a roundtable discussion on creating interactive data to serve investors. The event begins with remarks from SEC Chairman Cox and an address by Vanguard Group Chairman and CEO John J. Brennan on the use of interactive data by public companies and mutual funds to improve disclosure for individual investors. Following Mr. Brennan's remarks, John W. White, Director of the Commission's Division of Corporation Finance, will discuss the use of interactive data to create better disclosure documents. The roundtable will also feature a panel discussion on the benefits, including potential cost savings, of preparing financial reports using interactive data written in a computer language called XBRL. Panelists will include executives at public companies currently providing investors with interactive data on a test basis as part of the SEC's voluntary filing program. The panel will be moderated by Chicago Sun-Times personal finance columnist Terry Savage. Richard Bennett, Chief Executive Officer of The Corporate Library, will provide closing remarks and discuss the significance of interactive data for corporate governance. The roundtable will take place at the Commission's headquarters at 100 F Street, NE., Auditorium, Room L-002, Washington, DC at 10 a.m. The public is invited to observe the roundtable discussions. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Washington Disaster #WA-00010 Declaration of Economic Injury
This is a notice of an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for the State of Washington, dated 03/12/2007. Incident: Winter Storm. Incident Period: 11/26/2006 through 12/04/2006. Effective Date: 03/12/2007. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 12/12/2007.
Arkansas Disaster #AR-00011
This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of Arkansas dated 03/12/2007. Incident: Heavy Rainfall, High Winds and Tornadoes. Incident Period: 02/24/2007. Effective Date: 03/12/2007. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 05/11/2007. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 12/12/2007.
Statement of Policy Regarding Commission Action in Matters at the Initial Stage in the Enforcement Process
The Federal Election Commission (``Commission'') is issuing a Policy Statement to clarify the various ways that the Commission addresses Matters Under Review (``MURs'') at the initial stage of enforcement proceedings. The Commission may take any of the four following actions at this stage: find ``reason to believe,'' ``dismiss,'' ``dismiss with admonishment,'' and find ``no reason to believe.''
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
In accordance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 which provides opportunity for public comment on new or revised data collections, the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) will publish periodic summaries of proposed data collections. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information has practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the RRB's estimate of the burden of the collection of the information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden related to the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Title and purpose of information collection: Employer Service and Compensation Reports; OMB 3220-0070. Section 2(c) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (RUIA) specifies the maximum normal unemployment and sickness benefits that may be paid in a benefit year. Section 2(c) further provides for extended benefits for certain employees and for beginning a benefit year early for other employees. The conditions for these actions are prescribed in 20 CFR part 302. All information about creditable railroad service and compensation needed by the RRB to administer Section 2(c) is not always available from annual reports filed by railroad employers with the RRB (OMB 3220- 0008). When this occurs, the RRB must obtain supplemental information about service and compensation. The RRB utilizes Form UI-41, Supplemental Report of Service and Compensation, and Form UI-41a, Supplemental Report of Compensation, to obtain the additional information about service and compensation from railroad employers. Completion of the forms is mandatory. One response is required of each respondent. The RRB proposes minor non-burden impacting, editorial, and formatting changes to Form UI-41 and UI-41a. The completion time for Form UI-41 and UI-41a is estimated at 8 minutes per response. Additional Information or Comments: To request more information or to obtain a copy of the information collection justifications, forms, and/or supporting material, please call the RRB Clearance Officer at (312) 751-3363 or send an e-mail request to Charles.Mierzwa@RRB.GOV. Comments regarding the information collection should be addressed to Ronald J. Hodapp, Railroad Retirement Board, 844 N. Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611-2092 or send an E-mail to Ronald.Hodapp@RRB.GOV. Comments should be received within 60 days of this notice.
Federal Management Regulation; FMR Case 2007-102-1, Donation of Surplus Personal Property-Historic Light Stations
The General Services Administration is amending the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) by incorporating the provisions in Public Law 109-313 regarding donations to historic light stations.
Institute of Museum and Library Services; Submission to OMB for Review, Comment Request, Proposed Collection: User Satisfaction With Access to Government Information and Services at Public Libraries and Public Access Computing Centers
The Institute of Museum and Library Services announces the following information collection has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). 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. Currently the Institute of Museum and Library Services is soliciting comments concerning a research study to assess user satisfaction with access to government information and services at public libraries and public access computing centers. Dates: Comments must be received by April 16, 2007. The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.
Conduct on Postal Property; Weapons Prohibition
The U.S. Postal Service is amending the rules for conduct on Postal Service property to clarify the prohibition of carrying or storing on Postal Service property any firearms or other dangerous weapons, or deadly weapons or explosives, except for official purposes.
U.S. Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Advisory Board Charter; Notice of Amendment and Renewal
The title of the current U.S. Space-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Advisory Board Charter is being amended to be in compliance with Public Law 109-364, Section 911(a)(3), signed into law by the President on October 17, 2006. The only change is to amend ``U.S.'' to ``National'' in the title.
Missouri Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors; Analysis of Agreement Containing Consent Order To Aid Public Comment
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint and the terms of the consent orderembodied in the consent agreementthat would settle these allegations.
Kmart Corporation, Kmart Services Corporation, and Kmart Promotions, LLC; Analysis of Proposed Consent Order To Aid Public Comment
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint and the terms of the consent orderembodied in the consent agreementthat would settle these allegations.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2006-013, List of Approved Attorneys, Abstracters, and Title Companies
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to update the procedures for the acceptance of a bond with a security interest in real property.
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