Agencies and Commissions June 2009 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Notice of Information Collection
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 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 proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).
Notice of Information Collection Under OMB Review
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 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 proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).
Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request
The Corporation for National and Community Service (hereinafter the ``Corporation''), has submitted a public information collection request (ICR) entitled ``AmeriCorps State and National Application and Reporting Instructions for Recovery Act Funding'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13, (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Corporation for National and Community Service, Ms. Amy Borgstrom at (202) 606-6930. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY-TDD) may call (202) 565-2799 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday.
Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR Agreement)
The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (``CITA'') has determined that certain yarn dyed, plaid poplin fabric, as specified below, is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the CAFTA-DR countries. The product will be added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA-DR Agreement in unrestricted quantities.
Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB); Meeting
Pursuant to Section 1102 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, which extended and modified the Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB) as established by the Public Interest Declassification Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-567, title VII, December 27, 2000, 114 Stat. 2856), announcement is made for the following committee meeting:
Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts
As part of its statutory authority and responsibility to analyze sentencing issues, including operation of the Federal sentencing guidelines, and in accordance with Rule 5.2 of its Rules of Practice and Procedure, the United States Sentencing Commission is seeking comment on possible priority policy issues for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2010.
Export and Import of Nuclear Equipment and Material; Updates and Clarifications
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations that govern the export and import of nuclear equipment and material. In addition to updating, clarifying and correcting several provisions, this proposed rule would allow Category 1 and 2 quantities of materials listed in the Commission's regulations to be imported under a general license. The proposed rule would also revise the definition of ``radioactive waste'' and remove the definition of ``incidental radioactive material.''
In the Matter of Certain Products Advertised as Containing Creatine Ethyl Ester; Notice of Investigation
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on May 20, 2009, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of UNeMed Corporation of Omaha, Nebraska. Supplements to the Complaint were filed on June 5, 2009, June 8, 2009 and June 10, 2009. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337(a)(1)(A) based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain products advertised as containing creatine ethyl ester by reason of false advertising in violation of Section 43(a) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. 1125(a)(1)(B) and the Nebraska Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act, R.R.S. Neb. Sec. 87-302 (2008), the threat or effect of which is to destroy or substantially injure an industry in the United States.
In the Matter of Certain Mobile Telephones and Wireless Communication Devices Featuring Digital Cameras, and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Amending the Complaint and Notice of Investigation
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 14) issued by the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') in the above-captioned investigation granting leave to complainant Eastman Kodak Co. (``Kodak'') to amend its complaint and the notice of investigation to assert an additional patent claim in the investigation.
Privacy Act of 1974; Revised Privacy Act System of Records
The General Services Administration (GSA) is publishing a notice of revision to the system of records Emergency Management Records (GSA/HRO-9). The revision includes information on the new vendor that stores emergency management records. The purpose of the revised system is to ensure an up-to-date communication capability by GSA nationwide, and facilitate continuity of critical GSA missions and functions in emergency situations. The system covers all GSA employees and contractors, as well as key governmental and non-governmental persons essential to carrying out emergency functions.
Consumer Advisory Council; Solicitation of Nominations for Membership
The Board is inviting the public to nominate qualified individuals for appointment to its Consumer Advisory Council, whose membership represents interests of consumers, communities, and the financial services industry. New members will be selected for three- year terms that begin in January 2010. The Board expects to announce the selection of new members in early January.
NASA Advisory Council; Meeting
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration announces a meeting of the NASA Advisory Council. The agenda for the meeting includes updates from each of the Council committees, including discussion and deliberation of potential
Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services
The Media Bureau Order suspends the biennial filing requirement for the existing Form 323 for licensees who would otherwise be required to file their biennial ownership report between May 29, 2009 and November 1, 2009. There are three filing dates between May 29, 2009 and November 1, 2009: June 1, August 1, and October 1.
Alaska Disaster # AK-00016
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of ALASKA (FEMA-1843- DR), dated 06/11/2009.
Florida Disaster Number FL-00043
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Florida (FEMA-1840-DR), dated 06/04/2009.
Florida Disaster Number FL-00042
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Florida (FEMA-1840-DR), dated 05/27/ 2009.
Notice of Open Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given of the following hearing of the U.S.- China Economic and Security Review Commission.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Corporate Aircraft Costs
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Regulatory Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning Corporate Aircraft Costs. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 74 FR 17866, April 17, 2009.
Agency Forms Submitted for OMB Review, Request for Comments
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is forwarding an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to request a revision to a currently approved collection of information. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Review and approval by OIRA ensures that we impose appropriate paperwork burdens.
International Product Change-Direct Entry Parcels Contracts, International Return Service, and Harmonization Service
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add International Direct Entry Parcels Contracts, International Return Service, and Harmonization Service to the Competitive Products List pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Data.gov Information Collection; OMB Control No. 3090-0284
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), this document announces that GSA is planning to submit a request to replace an emergency Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Before submitting this ICR to OMB for review and approval, GSA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below.
Borrower Rights; Effective Interest Rates
The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) proposes to amend two sections of its borrower rights regulations governing what initial and subsequent disclosures a qualified lender must make to a borrower when the borrower's interest rate is directly tied to a widely publicized external index. The proposed revisions would require qualified lenders to provide additional disclosure to borrowers at loan closing on how and where to track the external index, and allow qualified lenders, who are required to provide the additional disclosure, to send written notices of subsequent rate changes to borrowers no later than the borrower's first regularly scheduled billing statement after the effective date of the change.
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget, Comments Requested
The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Employee Contribution Elections and Contribution Allocations
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) is amending its regulation pertaining to the timing of agency contributions to reflect changes the FRTIB anticipates will be made by the Thrift Savings Plan Enhancement Act of 2009 (Act). The Act provides that Agency Automatic (1%) Contributions and Agency Matching Contributions shall commence immediately. The regulatory amendment is necessary because FRTIB regulations follow current law, which provides that Agency Automatic (1%) Contributions and Agency Matching Contributions shall not commence until the equivalent of the second open season that begins after the employee commenced employment. The FRTIB is setting a August 1, 2009 effective date for this regulation to allow employing agencies sufficient time to make the necessary computer programming changes to implement it.
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals With Hearing and Speech Disabilities
In this document, the Commission reminds telecommunications relay services (TRS) providers and state TRS administrators that they must submit their annual consumer complaint log summaries. In addition, the Commission reminds TRS providers and state administrators of their ongoing obligations to submit to the Commission a contact person or office for TRS consumer information and complaints and to notify the Commission of any substantive changes to their TRS programs.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Novation/Change of Name Requirements
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Regulatory Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning Novation/Change of Name Requirements. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 74 FR 18716, April 24, 2009. No comments were received.
Office of Facilities Management and Program Services; Submission for OMB Review; Background Check Investigations for Child Care Workers
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the General Services Administration will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve the new information collection requirement regarding the collection of personal data for background check investigations for child care workers accessing GSA owned and leased controlled facilities.
Business Opportunity Rule
In a Federal Register notice published on April 24, 2009, 74 FR 18712, the FTC announced a workshop, to be held June 1, 2009, in the rulemaking proceeding to amend the Rule on Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Business Opportunities, 16 CFR Part 437 (``The Business Opportunity Rule''). Among other things, the Notice stated that workshop comments would be accepted until June 15, 2009. In response to a request received on June 11, 2009, for an extension of the comment period, the Commission has extended the workshop comment period until June 29, 2009.
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