Agencies and Commissions November 10, 2010 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Submission for Review: Revision of an Existing Information Collection, USAJOBS
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers the general public and other Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a revised information collection request (ICR) 3206-0219, USAJOBS. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35) as amended by the Clinger-Cohen Act (Pub. L. 104- 106), OPM is soliciting comments for this collection. In particular, we invite comments that: 1. 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; 2. 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; 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 4. 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 submissions of responses.
Federal Travel Regulation (FTR)
The General Services Administration (GSA) has issued FTR Bulletin 11-02, updating the Fly America Act information on the GSA web site with recent changes to the new US-EU Open Skies agreement signed June 24, 2010.
NUREG-1953, Confirmatory Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis To Support Specific Success Criteria in the Standardized Plant Analysis Risk Models-Surry and Peach Bottom; Draft Report for Comment
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued for public comment a document entitled: NUREG-1953, ``Confirmatory Thermal- Hydraulic Analysis to Support Specific Success Criteria in the Standardized Plant Analysis Risk ModelsSurry and Peach Bottom, Draft Report for Comment.''
Federal Management Regulation; FMR Bulletin PBS-2010-B5; Redesignations of Federal Buildings
The attached bulletin announces the designation and redesignation of two Federal buildings.
Request for Comment on a Proposal to Exempt, Pursuant to the Authority in Section 4(c) of the Commodity Exchange Act, the Trading and Clearing of Certain Products Related to the CBOE Gold ETF Volatility Index and Similar Products
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``CFTC'' or the ``Commission'') is proposing to exempt the trading and clearing of certain contracts called ``options'' (``Options'') on the CBOE Gold ETF Volatility Index (``GVZ Index''), which would be traded on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (``CBOE''), a national securities exchange, and cleared through the Options Clearing Corporation (``OCC'') in its capacity as a registered securities clearing agency, from the provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act (``CEA'') \1\ and the regulations thereunder, to the extent necessary to permit such Options on the GVZ Index to be so traded and cleared. Authority for this exemption is found in Section 4(c) of the CEA.\2\ The Commission is also requesting comment regarding whether the Commission should provide a categorical exemption that would permit the trading and clearing of options on indexes that measure the volatility of shares of gold exchange-traded funds (``ETFs'') generally, regardless of issuer, including options on any index that measures the magnitude of changes in, and is composed of the price(s) of shares of one or more gold ETFs and the price(s) of any other instrument(s), which other instruments are securities as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``the '34 Act'').\3\
Postal Rate Changes
The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service request to change rates for Inbound Air Parcel Post at Universal Postal Union (UPU) rates. This notice addresses procedural steps associated with this filing.
Postal Rate and Classification Changes
This document addresses a recently-filed Postal Service request for three postal rate and classification changes. One change will affect certain senders of First-Class Mail Presort and Automation Letters. Another change will affect Standard Mail and High Density milers. The third change affects the Move Update Charge threshold. This document provides details about the anticipated changes and addresses procedural steps associated with this filing.
Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, Proposed Collection: Public Libraries Survey, FY 2011-2013
The Institute of Museum and Library Services announces the following information collection has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (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. A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the ADDRESSES section of this notice.
Small Business Jobs Act: 504 Loan Program Debt Refinancing
The SBA is issuing this notice to announce the location, date, time and agenda for a meeting regarding the Small Business Jobs Act: 504 Loan Program Debt Refinancing. The meeting will be open to the public.
2011 Railroad Experience Rating Proclamations, Monthly Compensation Base and Other Determinations
Pursuant to section 8(c)(2) and section 12(r)(3) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (Act) (45 U.S.C. 358(c)(2) and 45 U.S.C. 362(r)(3), respectively), the Board gives notice of the following: 1. The balance to the credit of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance (RUI) Account, as of June 30, 2010, is $109,226.81; 2. The September 30, 2010, balance of any new loans to the RUI Account, including accrued interest, is $47,377,543.22; 3. The system compensation base is $3,509,356,938.87 as of June 30, 2010; 4. The cumulative system unallocated charge balance is ($328,338,446.22) as of June 30, 2010; 5. The pooled credit ratio for calendar year 2011 is zero; 6. The pooled charged ratio for calendar year 2011 is zero; 7. The surcharge rate for calendar year 2011 is 2.5 percent; 8. The monthly compensation base under section 1(i) of the Act is $1,330 for months in calendar year 2011; 9. The amount described in sections 1(k) and 3 of the Act as ``2.5 times the monthly compensation base'' is $3,325 for base year (calendar year) 2011; 10. The amount described in section 4(a-2)(i)(A) of the Act as ``2.5 times the monthly compensation base'' is $3,325 with respect to disqualifications ending in calendar year 2011; 11. The amount described in section 2(c) of the Act as ``an amount that bears the same ratio to $775 as the monthly compensation base for that year as computed under section 1(i) of this Act bears to $600'' is $1,718 for months in calendar year 2011; 12. The maximum daily benefit rate under section 2(a)(3) of the Act is $66 with respect to days of unemployment and days of sickness in registration periods beginning after June 30, 2011.
Senior Executive Service: Membership of Performance Review Board
This notice lists approved candidates who will comprise a standing roster for service on the Agency's 2010 and 2011 SES Performance Review Boards. The Agency will use this roster to select SES board members, and an outside member for the convening SES Performance Review Board each year. The standing roster is as follows: Brause, Jon; Carroll, Sean; Chan, Carol; Crumbly, Angelique; Eugenia, Mercedes; Foley, Jason; Gomer, Lisa; Grigsby, Carol; Haiman, Arnold; Horton, Jerry; Lowe, Roberta; Luten, Drew; McNerney, Angela; O'Neill, Maura; Ostermeyer, David; Painter, James; Pascocello, Susan; Pendarvis, Jessalyn; Peters, James; Streufert, Randy; Vera, Mauricio; Warren, Wade; Wells, Barry; Wiggins, Sandra; Robinson, John, Outside SES Member.
Employee Contribution Elections and Contribution Allocations; Uniformed Services Accounts; Death Benefits; Thrift Savings Plan
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (Agency) proposes to amend its regulations to establish procedures to maintain beneficiary participant accounts for spouse beneficiaries in accordance with the Thrift Savings Plan Enhancement Act of 2009.
Postal Rate and Classification Changes
The document provides the public with notice that the Postal Service has filed with the Commission notice of its intention of planned rate and classification changes rates for certain competitive domestic and international products. The changes have an anticipated effective date of January 2, 2011. The Postal Service's filing triggers a review process, which includes an opportunity for the public to comment. This document addresses the comment process and other matters that pertain to the planned changes.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register at 74 FR 32196, and no comments addressing the areas in question were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed renewal submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice. Comments regarding (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to 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 should be addressed to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for National Science Foundation, 725-17th Street, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, and to Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington, Virginia 22230 or send e-mail to splimpto@nsf.gov. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling 703-292-7556. NSF may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
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