Agencies and Commissions September 24, 2012 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2012-23575
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2012-23574
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Federal Election Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-23515
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') intends to conduct (with parental permission) an online survey of children, ages 8-16 years, who watch movies, listen to music, and/or play game applications (``apps'') on smartphones, Internet-accessible handheld devices, or tablet computers (collectively ``app-capable mobile devices'') that run either the iOS or Android operating systems. Before gathering this information, the FTC is seeking public comments on its proposed consumer research. Comments will be considered before the FTC submits a request for Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') review under the Paperwork Reduction Act (``PRA'').
Privacy Act of 1974 System of Records Notice
Document Number: 2012-23496
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission) is revising a system of records under the Privacy Act of 1974, CFTC-15, Large Trader Report Files (Integrated Surveillance System), and renaming the system ``Enterprise Surveillance, Oversight & Risk Monitoring System'' to be more descriptive of its contents and enhancements.
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: 2012-23490
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Neuberger Berman Alternative Funds, et al.; Notice of Application
Document Number: 2012-23483
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-23470
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment about our intention to request the OMB's approval for renewal of an existing information collection that is summarized below. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). Information pertaining to the requirement to be submitted: 1. The title of the information collection: 10 CFR Part 40, ``Domestic Licensing of Source Material.'' 2. Current OMB approval number: 3150-0020. 3. How often the collection is required: On occasion. Reports required under 10 CFR Part 40 are collected and evaluated on a continuing basis as events occur. There is a one-time submittal of information to receive a license. Renewal applications need to be submitted every 5 to 10 years. Information in previous applications may be referenced without being resubmitted. In addition, recordkeeping must be performed on an on-going basis. 4. Who is required or asked to report: 10 CFR Part 40: Applicants for and holders of NRC licenses authorizing the receipt, possession, use, or transfer of radioactive source and byproduct material. 5. The number of annual respondents: 99 (33 NRC Licensees + 66 Agreement State Licensees). 6. The number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request: 10,548 hours (4,256 NRC Licensees hours [2,184 reporting + 2,072 recordkeeping] + 6,292 Agreement States Licensees hours [2,500 reporting + 3,792 recordkeeping]). 7. Abstract: 10 CFR Part 40 establishes requirements for licenses for the receipt, possession, use and transfer of radioactive source and byproduct material. The application, reporting and recordkeeping requirements are necessary to permit the NRC to make a determination on whether the possession, use, and transfer of source and byproduct material is in conformance with the Commission's regulations for protection of public health and safety. Submit, by November 23, 2012, comments that address the following questions: 1. Is the proposed collection of information necessary for the NRC to properly perform its functions? Does the information have practical utility? 2. Is the burden estimate accurate? 3. Is there a way to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected? 4. How can the burden of the information collection be minimized, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology? The public may examine and have copied for a fee, publicly available documents, including the draft supporting statement, at the NRC's Public Document Room, Room O-1F21, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The OMB clearance requests are available at the NRC's Web site: https://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/ doc-comment/omb/. The document will be available on the NRC home page site for 60 days after the signature date of this notice. Comments submitted in writing or in electronic form will be made available for public inspection. Because your comments will not be edited to remove any identifying or contact information, the NRC cautions you against including any information in your submission that you do not want to be publicly disclosed. Comments submitted should reference Docket No. NRC- 2012-0198. You may submit your comments by any of the following methods: Electronic comments to: https://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket No. NRC-2012-0198. Mail comments to the NRC's Clearance Officer, Tremaine Donnell (T-5 F53), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001. Questions about the information collection requirements may be directed to the NRC's Clearance Officer, Tremaine Donnell (T-5 F53), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, by telephone at 301-415-6258, or by email to INFOCOLLECTS.Resource@NRC.GOV.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-23469
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment about our intention to request the OMB's approval of the vendor information collection method that is summarized below. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Information pertaining to the requirement to be submitted: 1. The title of the information collection: NRC Reactor Vendor Registration. 2. Current OMB approval number: 3150-XXXX. 3. How often the collection is required: Annually. 4. Who is required or asked to report: Power reactor licensee and applicants are asked to report voluntary. 5. The number of annual respondents: 192. 6. The number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request: 183.5 hrs. 7. Abstract: The NRC is commencing an effort to identify vendors of safety- related parts and services to nuclear power plants both directly (vendors) and indirectly (sub-vendors). For the purpose of this document, the term vendor includes supplier. The NRC licensees and applicants are responsible for the safety of facilities licensed by the NRC. As such, they are responsible for ensuring that their vendors meet applicable regulations and requirements, both technical and quality, in purchase documents. In order to ensure that licensees are meeting the regulatory requirements in this area, the NRC inspects vendors to evaluate their conformance with technical and quality requirements in part 21 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), ``Reporting of Defects and Noncompliance,'' and Appendix B, ``Quality Assurance Criteria for Nuclear Power Plants and Fuel Reprocessing Plants,'' to 10 CFR part 50, as required by procurement contracts with licensees. There is no requirement for vendors to register with the NRC. This collection will assist the NRC in assessing the number and variety of vendors of safety-related parts and services for resource and vendor inspection planning. As part of that effort, the NRC plans to (1) issue a communication to power reactor licensee and applicants requesting the voluntary submittal of vendor information and (2) create a Web page on its public Web site that allows vendor and sub-vendor information to be submitted individually. When power reactor licensee and applicants respond either by submitting their information by mail or online they will be asked to provide the following information: Vendor names, vendor addresses, vendor points of contact, vendor point of contact email address, vendor telephone number, scope of supply, and comments. Additionally, Vendors will also be able to use this Web page voluntarily to complete self registration. Submit, by November 23, 2012, comments that address the following questions: 1. Is the proposed collection of information necessary for the NRC to properly perform its functions? Does the information have practical utility? 2. Is the burden estimate accurate? 3. Is there a way to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected? 4. How can the burden of the information collection be minimized, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology? The public may examine and have copied for a fee publicly available documents, including the draft supporting statement, at the NRC's Public Document Room, Room O-1F21, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The OMB clearance requests are available at the NRC's Web site: https://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/ doc-comment/omb/. The document will be available on the NRC's home page site for 60 days after the signature date of this notice. Comments submitted in writing or in electronic form will be made available for public inspection. Because your comments will not be edited to remove any identifying or contact information, the NRC cautions you against including any information in your submission that you do not want to be publicly disclosed. Comments submitted should reference Docket No. NRC- 2012-0191. You may submit your comments by any of the following methods: Electronic comments to https://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket No. NRC-2012-0191. Mail comments to the NRC's Clearance Officer, Tremaine Donnell (T-5 F53), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001. Questions about the information collection requirements may be directed to the NRC's Clearance Officer, Tremaine Donnell (T-5 F53), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, by telephone at 301-415-6258, or by email to INFOCOLLECTS.Resource@ NRC.GOV.
Advisory Committee for Cyberinfrastructure; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 2012-23468
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 2012-23467
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
Request for Comments and Announcement of Workshop on Pet Medications Issues
Document Number: 2012-23464
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The FTC is reopening the period for filing public comments in connection with a workshop to examine competition and consumer protection issues in the pet medications industry. The workshop will consider how current industry distribution and other business practices affect consumer choice and price competition for pet medications; the ability of consumers to obtain written, portable prescriptions that they can fill wherever they choose; and the ability of consumers to verify the safety and efficacy of pet medications that they purchase. The workshop will also examine the extent to which recent changes to restricted distribution and prescription portability practices in the contact lens industry might yield lessons applicable to the pet medications industry. The Commission seeks the views of consumers, veterinarians, business representatives, economists, lawyers, academics, and other interested parties on these issues. This notice poses a series of questions relevant to those issues about which the Commission seeks comment. After conducting the workshop and reviewing comments, the Commission may prepare a report discussing these issues.
Financial Investors Trust, et al.; Notice of Application
Document Number: 2012-23450
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Request and Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-23441
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Social Security Administration, Agencies and Commissions
New Pallet Preparation Standards for Periodicals
Document Number: 2012-23417
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Postal Service, Agencies and Commissions
The Postal Service will revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) 705.8.10.2 to align pallet preparation standards for Periodicals with those currently required for Periodicals prepared in sacks and similar containers. The Postal Service will also align the preparation standards for merged pallets of Periodicals in DMM 705.10, 705.12 and 705.13 with other DMM sections by allowing mailers using these programs to place Periodicals bundles directly on mixed area distribution center (ADC) pallets.
Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review and Approval to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Document Number: 2012-23415
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3502-3520), the Federal Communications Commission invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s). Comments are requested concerning: 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; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimates; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; 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 ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB 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 OMB control number.
ABCSP, Inc.; Analysis of Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment
Document Number: 2012-23413
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
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 orderembodied in the consent agreementthat would settle these allegations.
CarePatrol, Inc.; Analysis of Proposed Consent Order To Aid Public Comment
Document Number: 2012-23412
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
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 orderembodied in the consent agreementthat would settle these allegations.
Mississippi Disaster Number MS-00059
Document Number: 2012-23408
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Mississippi (FEMA-4081-DR), dated 09/ 01/2012. Incident: Hurricane Isaac. Incident Period: 08/26/2012 and continuing.
Louisiana Disaster Number LA-00048
Document Number: 2012-23406
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-4080-DR), dated 08/31/ 2012. Incident: Hurricane Isaac. Incident Period: 08/26/2012 and continuing. Effective Date: 09/08/2012. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 10/30/2012. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 05/29/2013.
Louisiana Disaster Number LA-00048
Document Number: 2012-23405
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-4080-DR), dated 08/31/ 2012. Incident: Hurricane Isaac. Incident Period: 08/26/2012 and continuing through 09/10/2012. DATES: Effective Date: 09/10/2012. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 10/30/2012. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 05/29/2013.
Louisiana Disaster #LA-00048
Document Number: 2012-23404
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-4080-DR), dated 08/31/ 2012. Incident: Hurricane Isaac. Incident Period: 08/26/2012 through 09/10/2012.
California Disaster #CA-00190
Document Number: 2012-23403
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of California dated 09/14/2012. Incident: Brawley Earthquakes. Incident Period: 08/26/2012 and continuing.
California Disaster #CA-00192; Declaration of Economic Injury
Document Number: 2012-23401
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is a notice of an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for the State of California, dated 09/14/2012. Incident: Ocean Avenue Fire. Incident Period: 08/07/2012.
California Disaster #CA-00193; Declaration of Economic Injury
Document Number: 2012-23400
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is a notice of an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for the State of California, dated 09/14/2012. Incident: Chips Fire. Incident Period: 07/29/2012 through 08/31/2012.
Louisiana Disaster #LA-00049
Document Number: 2012-23398
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
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 Louisiana (FEMA- 4080-DR), dated 09/12/2012. Incident: Hurricane Isaac. Incident Period: 08/26/2012 through 09/10/2012.
Mississippi Disaster Number MS-00059
Document Number: 2012-23397
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Mississippi (FEMA-4081-DR), dated 09/ 01/2012. Incident: Hurricane Isaac. Incident Period: 08/26/2012 and continuing through 09/11/2012. Effective Date: 09/11/2012. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 10/31/2012. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 05/30/2013.
Mississippi Disaster #MS-00060
Document Number: 2012-23396
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
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 Mississippi (FEMA- 4081-DR), dated 09/11/2012. Incident: Hurricane Isaac. Incident Period: 08/26/2012 through 09/11/2012.
Small Business Size Standards: Health Care and Social Assistance
Document Number: 2012-23394
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) is increasing the small business size standards for 28 industries in North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Sector 62, Health Care and Social Assistance, and retaining the current standards for the remaining 11 industries in that Sector. As part of its ongoing comprehensive review of all size standards, SBA evaluated every industry in NAICS Sector 62 to determine whether the existing size standards should be retained or revised.
Small Business Size Standards: Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Document Number: 2012-23389
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) is increasing the small business size standards for 21 industries and one sub-industry in North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Sector 53, Real Estate and Rental and Leasing, and retaining the current standards for the remaining four industries in that Sector. As part of its ongoing comprehensive review of all size standards, SBA evaluated all size standards for industries in NAICS Sector 53 to determine whether they should be retained or revised.
Small Business Size Standards: Educational Services
Document Number: 2012-23373
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) is increasing the small business size standards for nine industries in North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Sector 61, Educational Services, and retaining the current size standards for the remaining eight industries and one sub-industry (``exception'') in this Sector. As part of its ongoing comprehensive review of all size standards, SBA evaluated every industry in NAICS Sector 61 to determine whether the existing size standards should be retained or revised.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Roaring Springs, TX
Document Number: 2012-21875
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
This document proposes to amend the FM Table of Allotments. The Commission requests comment on a petition filed by Jesus B. Salazar, proposing to amend the Table of Allotments by substituting Channel 227A for vacant Channel 249A at Roaring Springs, Texas, and by substituting Channel 249C3 for vacant Channel 276C3, at Roaring Springs, Texas. The proposal is part of a contingently filed ``hybrid'' application and rule making petition. Channel 227A can be allotted at Roaring Springs, Texas, in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements with a site restriction of 10.5 km (6.5 miles) north of Roaring Springs, at 33-59-36 North Latitude and 100-52-10 West Longitude. Channel 249C3 can be allotted at Roaring Springs, Texas, in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements with a site restriction of 9.4 km (5.8 miles) northeast of Roaring Springs, at 33-57-55 North Latitude and 100-47-36 West Longitude. See Supplementary Information infra.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Knox City, TX
Document Number: 2012-21859
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
This document proposes to amend the FM Table of Allotments. The Commission requests comment on a petition filed by Big Cat Broadcasting, LLC, proposing to amend the Table of Allotments by substituting Channel 277A for vacant Channel 291A, at Knox City, Texas. The proposal is part of a contingently filed ``hybrid'' application and rule making petition. Channel 277A can be allotted at Knox City, Texas, in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements at a site with reference coordinates of 33-33-08 North Latitude and 99-49-38 West Longitude. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION infra.
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