Agencies and Commissions August 2011 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Hearings of the Judicial Conference Advisory Committees on Rules of Appellate, Bankruptcy, Civil, and Criminal Procedure and the Federal Rules of Evidence
The Advisory Committees on Rules of Appellate, Bankruptcy, Civil, and Criminal Procedure, and Rules of Evidence have proposed amendments to the following rules: Appellate Rules: 13, 14, 24, 28, and 28.1, and Form 4; Bankruptcy Rules: 1007, 3007, 5009, 9006, 9013, and 9014, and Official Forms 6C, 7, 22A, and 22C. Civil Rules: 37 and 45. Criminal Rules: 11, 12, and 34. Evidence Rule: 803. The text of the proposed amendments and the accompanying committee notes can be found on the United States Federal courts' rulemaking Web site at https://www.uscourts.gov/RulesAndPolicies/FederalRulemaking/ Overview.aspx. The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure submits these proposed amendments for public comment. All written comments and suggestions with respect to the proposed amendments must be received by the Secretary no later than February 15, 2012. They can be sent to any of the following: by mail to Peter G. McCabe, Secretary, Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Judicial Conference of the United States, Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, Washington, DC 20544; by electronic mail to ; or by facsimile to Peter G. McCabe at (202) 502-1766. In accordance with established procedures, all comments submitted are available for public inspection. Public hearings are scheduled to be held on the amendments to: Appellate Rules in Columbus, Ohio, on January 31, 2012, and in Washington, DC, on February 3, 2012; Bankruptcy Rules in Washington, DC, on January 13, 2012, and in Chicago, Illinois, on February 10, 2012; Civil Rules in Washington, DC, on November 7, 2011, in Phoenix, Arizona, on January 4, 2012, and in Chicago, Illinois, on January 27, 2012; Criminal Rules in Phoenix, Arizona, on January 6, 2012, and in Washington, DC, on February 6, 2012; and Evidence Rules in Phoenix, Arizona, on January 7, 2012, and in Washington, DC, on January 17, 2012. Those wishing to testify should contact the Committee Secretary at the above address in writing at least 30 days before the hearing.
Golub Capital BDC, Inc., et al.; Notice of Application
Summary of the Application: The Company requests an order to permit it to adhere to a modified asset coverage requirement.
Certain Light-Emitting Diodes and Products Containing Same; Corrected Notice of Institution of Investigation; Institution of Investigation Pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1337
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on July 15, 2011, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Samsung LED Co., Ltd. of Korea and Samsung LED America, Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain light-emitting diodes and products containing same by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 6,551,848 (``the `848 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 7,268,372 (``the `372 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 7,282,741 (``the `741 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 7,771,081 (``the `081 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 7,893,443 (``the `443 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 7,838,315 (``the `315 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 7,959,312 (``the `312 patent''); and U.S. Patent No. 7,964,881 (``the `881 patent''). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue an exclusion order and a cease and desist order.
Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled In Re Certain Electronic Devices with Communication Capabilities Components Thereof, and Related Software, DN 2841; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint.
National Small Business Development Center Advisory Board
The SBA is issuing this notice to announce the location, date, time and agenda for the Board Meeting of the National Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Advisory Board at the ASBDC Conference.
Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-541)
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish notice of permit applications received to conduct activities regulated under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. NSF has published regulations under the Antarctic Conservation Act at Title 45 part 670 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This is the required notice of permit applications received.
Notice of Permit Application Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978
Notice is hereby given that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has received a waste management permit application for operation of a field research camp located in ASPA 149-Cape Shirreff, Livingston Island by the Antarctic Marine Living Resources (AMLR) Program, Southwest Fisheries Science Center, La Jolla, CA. The application is submitted to NSF pursuant to regulations issued under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection Renewals; Comment Request
The FDIC, 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 renewal of an existing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). Currently, the FDIC is soliciting comments on renewal of the information collection described below.
Rules of Practice
The FTC is amending its Rules of Practice for its adjudicative process, including those regarding the initiation of discovery, limitations on discovery, the Standard Protective Order, the admission of certain hearsay evidence, the video recording of proceedings, the designation of confidentiality on documents, the timing for oral argument on appeal, and a reference to the Equal Access to Justice Act.
Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands
In this document the Office of Engineering and Technology conditionally designates Microsoft Corporation as TV bands device database administrators. The TV bands databases will be used by fixed and personal portable unlicensed devices to identify unused channels in the spectrum used principally by the broadcast television service that are available at their geographic locations. Microsoft is the tenth entity designated to develop a database that will enable the introduction of this new class of unlicensed broadband wireless devices in the TV spectrum.
Privacy Act System of Records
Pursuant to subsection (e)(4) of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (``Privacy Act''), 5 U.S.C. 552a, the FCC proposes to add one new, consolidated system of records, FCC/OMD-28, ``Time and Attendance Records.'' FCC/OMD-28, ``Time and Attendance Records'' will incorporate the information, i.e., personally identifiable information (PII), presently covered by FCC/OMD-14, ``Pay and Leave Records,'' and FCC/ OMD-21, ``Garnishment and Levy of Wages,'' and also add new and/or updated information that pertains to the responsibilities of the FCC's Human Resources Management (the Agency) division of the Office of Managing Director (OMD). Upon approval of FCC/OMD-30, the Commission will cancel FCC/OMD-14 and FCC/OMD-21. The purposes for adding this new system of records, FCC/OMD-28, ``Time and Attendance Records,'' are for the Agency to use the records in this system primarily to prepare time and attendance records and to certify hours worked/leave earned and leave taken and to administer the FCC's time and attendance/payroll program. These records may also be used to validate and verify hours worked/leave taken/credit hours claimed and to ensure appropriate recordkeeping as well as appropriate expenditure of Federal funds. The new system of records will consolidate FCC/OMD-14 and FCC/OMD-21 that the Agency currently uses so that all the personally identifiable information (PII) in the two information systems are now housed in a single Agency system of records.
Procurement List Additions And Deletions
This action adds products and services to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes products and a service from the Procurement List previously furnished by such agencies.
Procurement List Proposed Addition and Deletions
The Committee is proposing to add a service to the Procurement List that will be furnished by a nonprofit agency employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities and to delete services previously provided by such agencies. Comments Must be Received on or Before: September 19, 2011.
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 three Information Collection Requests (ICR) to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Review and approval by OIRA ensures that we impose appropriate paperwork burdens. The RRB invites comments on the proposed collections of information to determine (1) the practical utility of the collections; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden of the collections; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information that is the subject of collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of collections on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments to the RRB or OIRA must contain the OMB control number of the ICR. For proper consideration of your comments, it is best if the RRB and OIRA receive them within 30 days of the publication date. 1. Title and Purpose of information collection: Application for Reimbursement for Hospital Insurance Services in Canada; OMB 3220-0086. Under section 7(d) of the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA), the RRB administers the Medicare program for persons covered by the railroad retirement system. Payments are provided under section 7(d)(4) of the RRA for medical services furnished in Canada to the same extent as for those furnished in the United States. However, payments for the services furnished in Canada are made from the Railroad Retirement Account rather than from the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, with the payments limited to the amount by which insurance benefits under Medicare exceed the amount payable under Canadian Provincial plans. Form AA-104, Application for Canadian Hospital Benefits Under MedicarePart A, is provided by the RRB to a claimant seeking reimbursement for covered hospital services received in Canada. The form obtains information needed to determine the eligibility of the applicant and the amount of any reimbursement due. One response is requested of each respondent. Completion is required to obtain a benefit. Previous Requests for Comments: The RRB has already published the initial 60-day notice (76 FR 29282 on May 20, 2011) required by 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2). That request elicited no comments.
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. 1. Title and purpose of information collection: Medical Reports; OMB 3220-0038 Under sections 2(a)(1)(iv) and 2(a)(1)(v) of the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA), annuities are payable to qualified railroad employees whose physical or mental condition makes them unable to (1) work in their regular occupation (occupational disability) or (2) work at all (permanent total disability). The requirements for establishing disability and proof of continuing disability under the RRA are prescribed in 20 CFR part 220. Under Sections 2(c)(1)(ii)(C) and 2(d)(1)(ii) of the RRA, annuities are also payable to qualified spouses and widow(er)s, respectively, who have a qualifying child who became disabled before age 22. Annuities are also payable to surviving children on the basis of disability under section 2(d)(1)(iii)(C) if the child's disability began before age 22 as well as to widow(er)s on the basis of disability under section 2(d)(1)(i)(B). To meet the disability standard, the RRA provides that individuals must have a permanent physical or mental condition such that they are unable to engage in any regular employment. Under section 2(d)(1)(v) of the RRA, annuities are also payable to remarried widow(er)s and surviving divorced spouses on the basis of, among other things, disability or having a qualifying disabled child in care. However, the disability standard in these cases is that found in the Social Security Act. That is, individuals must be unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment. The RRB also determines entitlement to a Period of Disability and entitlement to early Medicare based on disability for qualified claimants in accordance with section 216 of the Social Security Act. When making disability determinations, the RRB needs evidence from acceptable medical sources. The RRB currently utilizes Forms G-3EMP, Report of Medical Condition by Employer; G-197, Authorization to Release Medical Information to the Railroad Retirement Board; G-250, Medical Assessment; G-250A, Medical Assessment of Residual Functional Capacity; G-260, Report of Seizure Disorder; RL-11B, Disclosure of Hospital Medical Records; RL-11D, Disclosure of Medical Records from a State Agency; and RL-250, Request for Medical Assessment, to obtain the necessary medical evidence. One response is requested of each respondent. Completion is voluntary. The RRB proposes minor editorial changes to Form G-197.
Post Office Closing
This document informs the public that an appeal of the closing of the Star Tannery, Virginia post office has been filed. It identifies preliminary steps and provides a procedural schedule. Publication of this document will allow the Postal Service, petitioners, and others to take appropriate action.
Tennessee Disaster #TN-00056
This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of Tennessee dated 08/12/2011. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding. Incident Period: 06/18/2011 through 06/25/2011. Effective Date: 08/12/2011. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 10/11/2011. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 05/12/2012.
Iowa Disaster #IA-00035
This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of Iowa Dated. Incident: Severe Storms and Flash Flooding. Incident Period: 07/27/2011 through 07/28/2011. Effective date: Physical loan application deadline date: Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date:
Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, Proposed Collection: Sustainability of Digitized Special Collections
The Institute of Museum and Library Services announces that 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, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the ADDRESSES section of this notice.
NASA International Space Station Advisory Committee and the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel; Meeting
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration announces an open joint meeting of the NASA International Space Station Advisory Committee and the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel. The purpose of this meeting is to assess the status of the development of two current commercial cargo vehicles under consideration by NASA for Commercial Resupply Services for the International Space Station (ISS), with particular focus on the ability of each to rendezvous and berth safely with the ISS.
NASA Federal Advisory Committees; Nominations and Self-Nominations
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and in accordance with the Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies signed on December 17, 2010, signed by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), Executive Office of the President, NASA announces an invitation for the public to nominate individuals and also submit self-nominations for consideration as potential members of NASA's Federal advisory committees. NASA's Federal advisory committees have member vacancies from time to time throughout the year, and NASA will consider nominations and self-nominations to fill such intermittent vacancies. NASA is committed to selecting members to serve on its Federal advisory committees based on their expertise, knowledge, and contribution to the relevant subject area. Deadline: September 20, 2011.
Procurement of Commodities and Services Financed by USAID
This proposed rule implements the statutory requirement that funds made available by the United States Congress (Congress) to USAID under the authority of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (FAA), be used for procurement in the United States (U.S.), the recipient country, or developing countries. It does so by revising USAID's current source, origin and nationality (S/O/N) regulation to track more closely the statutory procurement authority provided under the FAA and referenced above; by establishing a single code for procurements from the U.S., recipient country and developing countries; by deleting the concept of ``origin,'' which is increasingly obsolete and difficult to apply in today's globalized economy; and by simplifying the concepts of ``source'' and ``nationality'' in order to reflect better Congress's directive to procure from the U.S., recipient or developing countries.
On Behalf of the Accessibility Committee of the Federal Chief Information Officers Council; Listening Session Regarding Improving the Accessibility of Government Information
This notice announces a listening session that the Federal Chief Information Officers Council will be conducting to hear from the public on ways the federal government can take stronger steps toward improving the acquisition and implementation of accessible technology for people with disabilities. In order to better understand the needs of diverse communities, the Federal Chief Information Officers Council, in collaboration with the Chief Acquisition Officers Council, the General Services Administration Office of Governmentwide Policy, and the U.S. Access Board, will hold a virtual listening session, where participants may either call in or log onto a Web site to participate and express concerns and propose ideas.
Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled In Re Certain Digital Televisions Containing Integrated Circuit Devices and Components Thereof, DN 2840; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint.
Update to Notice of Financial Institutions for Which the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Has Been Appointed Either Receiver, Liquidator, or Manager
Notice is hereby given that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Corporation) has been appointed the sole receiver for the following financial institutions effective as of the Date Closed as indicated in the listing. This list (as updated from time to time in the Federal Register) may be relied upon as ``of record'' notice that the Corporation has been appointed receiver for purposes of the statement of policy published in the July 2, 1992 issue of the Federal Register (57 FR 29491). For further information concerning the identification of any institutions which have been placed in liquidation, please visit the Corporation Web site at https:// www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/banklist.html or contact the Manager of Receivership Oversight in the appropriate service center.
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