Agencies and Commissions February 2010 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Sunshine Act; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 2010-4106
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-26
Agency: Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 2010-4105
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-26
Agency: Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act; Board of Directors Meeting
Document Number: 2010-4103
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-26
Agency: Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
M. Catherine Higgins; Analysis of the Agreement Containing Consent Order to Aid Public Comment
Document Number: 2010-4045
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-26
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
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 order embodied in the consent agreement that would settle these allegations.
Comment Request: National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-Grant Proposal Guide
Document Number: 2010-4000
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-26
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to request renewed clearance of this collection. In accordance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting OMB clearance of this collection for no longer than 3 years.
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: 2010-3992
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-26
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Sherwood Martinelli; Receipt of Petition for Rulemaking
Document Number: 2010-3989
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2010-02-26
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing for public comment a notice of receipt of a petition for rulemaking, dated December 23, 2009, which was filed with the NRC by Sherwood Martinelli. The petition was docketed by the NRC on December 24, 2009, and has been assigned Docket No. PRM-50-94. The petitioner requests that the NRC amend its regulations regarding the domestic licensing of production and utilization facilities. Specifically, the petitioner requests that the NRC revise its regulations as they relate to decommissioning and decommissioning funding.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
Document Number: 2010-3977
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-26
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), and as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, the National Science Foundation invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this information collection. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register at 74 FR 68637 and one comment was received regarding the materials provided. NSF is forwarding the proposed submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice. The full submission may be found at: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain.
Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 2010-3976
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-26
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
Advisory Committee for Environmental Research and Education; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 2010-3972
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-26
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
Draft Regulatory Guide: Issuance, Availability
Document Number: 2010-3971
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-26
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension
Document Number: 2010-3957
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-26
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions, International Trade Commission
The information collection requirements described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (``PRA''). The FTC is seeking public comments on its proposal to extend through May 31, 2013, the current PRA clearance for information collection requirements contained its Antitrust Improvements Act Rules (``HSR Rules'') and corresponding Notification and Report Form for Certain Mergers and Acquisitions (``Notification and Report Form''). That clearance expires on May 31, 2010.
Virginia Disaster #VA-00028
Document Number: 2010-3956
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-26
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the Commonwealth of Virginia (FEMA-1874-DR), dated 02/16/2010.
Maryland Disaster #MD-00011
Document Number: 2010-3955
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-26
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Maryland (FEMA- 1875-DR), dated 02/19/2010.
Procurement List; Proposed Addition
Document Number: 2010-3944
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-26
Agency: Committee for Purchase from People Who Are, Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Agencies and Commissions
The Committee is proposing to add to the Procurement List products to be provided by a nonprofit agency employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.
Procurement List; Additions
Document Number: 2010-3943
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-26
Agency: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Agencies and Commissions
This action adds to the Procurement List products and a service to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.
Availability of Records
Document Number: 2010-3917
Type: Rule
Date: 2010-02-26
Agency: Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, Agencies and Commissions
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (Agency) is amending its regulations on availability of records to establish the manner of service for administrative subpoenas issued by the Agency and to delegate authority to the Agency's General Counsel to issue administrative subpoenas. These changes implement section 107 of the Thrift Savings Plan Enhancement Act of 2009, which gave the Agency authority to issue subpoenas duces tecum in order to carry out the Agency's functions.
New Postal Product
Document Number: 2010-3906
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-26
Agency: Postal Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service request to add a Global Expedited Package Services 2 (GEPS 2) contract
Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended; Computer Matching Program (SSA/U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE)-Match #1306
Document Number: 2010-3901
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-26
Agency: Social Security Administration, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as amended, this notice announces a renewal of an existing computer matching program that we are currently conducting with OCSE.
NASA Advisory Council; Science Committee; Earth Science Subcommittee; Meeting
Document Number: 2010-3899
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-26
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces a meeting of the Earth Science Subcommittee of the NASA Advisory Council (NAC). This Subcommittee reports to the Science Committee of the NAC. The Meeting will be held for the purpose of soliciting from the scientific community and other persons scientific and technical information relevant to program planning.
National Environmental Policy Act; Wallops Flight Facility Shoreline Restoration and Infrastructure Protection Program
Document Number: 2010-3896
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-26
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Agencies and Commissions
Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act, as amended, (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500-1508), and NASA's NEPA policy and procedures (14 CFR part 1216, subpart 1216.3), NASA has prepared and issued the Draft PEIS for the proposed SRIPP at WFF. The U.S. Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service (MMS), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have served as Cooperating Agencies in preparing the Draft PEIS.
Notice of Information Collection
Document Number: 2010-3895
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-26
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Agencies and Commissions
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)).
Amendments to Rules Requiring Internet Availability of Proxy Materials
Document Number: 2010-3891
Type: Rule
Date: 2010-02-26
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
We are amending rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Securities Act of 1933 to clarify and provide additional flexibility regarding the format of the Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials that is sent to shareholders and to permit issuers and other soliciting persons to better communicate with shareholders by including explanatory materials regarding the reasons for the use of the notice and access proxy rules and the process of receiving and reviewing proxy materials and voting pursuant to the notice and access proxy rules. The amendments also revise the timeframe for delivering a Notice to shareholders when a soliciting person other than the issuer relies on the notice and access proxy rules and permit mutual funds to accompany the Notice with a summary prospectus.
Granting of Request for Early Termination of the Waiting Period Under the Premerger Notification Rules
Document Number: 2010-3590
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-26
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Notice
Document Number: 2010-3995
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-25
Agency: Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Meetings
Document Number: 2010-3968
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-25
Agency: Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Certain Steel Grating From China
Document Number: 2010-3879
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-25
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of countervailing duty investigation No. 701-TA-465 (Final) under section 705(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671d(b)) (the Act) and the final phase of antidumping investigation No. 731-TA- 1161 (Final) under section 735(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)) to determine whether an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of subsidized and less-than-fair-value imports from China of certain steel gratings, provided for in subheading 7308.90.70 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.\1\
Expedited Review Scheduling Notice; Hand Trucks and Certain Parts Thereof From China
Document Number: 2010-3878
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-25
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of an expedited review pursuant to section 751(c)(3) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(3)) (the Act) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on hand trucks and certain parts thereof from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. The Commission has determined to exercise its authority to extend the review period by up to 90 days pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)(B). For further information concerning the conduct of this review and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A, D, E, and F (19 CFR part 207).
Records Schedules; Availability and Request for Comments
Document Number: 2010-3877
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-25
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) publishes notice at least once monthly of certain Federal agency requests for records disposition authority (records schedules). Once approved by NARA, records schedules provide mandatory instructions on what happens to records when no longer needed for current Government business. They authorize the preservation of records of continuing value in the National Archives of the United States and the destruction, after a specified period, of records lacking administrative, legal, research, or other value. Notice is published for records schedules in which agencies propose to destroy records not previously authorized for disposal or reduce the retention period of records already authorized for disposal. NARA invites public comments on such records schedules, as required by 44 U.S.C. 3303a(a).
Auction of Lower and Upper Paging Bands Licenses Scheduled for May 25, 2010; Notice and Filing Requirements, Minimum Opening Bids, Upfront Payments, and Other Procedures for Auction 87
Document Number: 2010-3875
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-25
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
This document announces the procedures and minimum opening bids for the upcoming auction of Lower and Upper Bands Licenses (Auction 87). This document is intended to familiarize prospective bidders with the procedures and minimum opening bids for the auction.
Notice of Public Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority, Comments Requested
Document Number: 2010-3840
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-25
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
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 of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520. 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; (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; and (e) ways to further reduction the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
Notice of Public Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested
Document Number: 2010-3839
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-25
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
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, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act 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; (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 and (e) ways to further reduce the information burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: 2010-3811
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-25
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: 2010-3810
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-25
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Notice of Public Hearing and Commission Meeting
Document Number: 2010-3808
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-25
Agency: Susquehanna River Basin Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission will hold a public hearing as part of its regular business meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. on March 18, 2010, in State College, Pa. At the public hearing, the Commission will consider: (1) Action on certain water resources projects; (2) action on one project involving a diversion; (3) compliance matters involving three projects; and (4) the rescission of a previous docket approval. Details concerning the matters to be
Revision of Certain Dollar Amounts in the Bankruptcy Code Prescribed Under Section 104(A) of the Code
Document Number: 2010-3807
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-25
Agency: Judicial Conference of the United States, Agencies and Commissions
Certain dollar amounts in title 11 and title 28, United States Code, are increased.
Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting of the New Hampshire Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2010-3804
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-25
Agency: Commission on Civil Rights, Civil Rights Commission, Agencies and Commissions
NASDAQ OMX PHLX, Inc.; Order of Summary Abrogation
Document Number: 2010-3791
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-25
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
New Postal Product
Document Number: 2010-3788
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-02-25
Agency: Postal Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service request to add a Global Expedited Package Services 2 (GEPS 2) contract
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