Agencies and Commissions September 2012 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Certain Reduced Folate; Nutraceutical Products and L-Methylfolate Raw Ingredients Used Therein; 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 Certain Reduced Folate Nutraceutical Products and L-methylfolate Raw Ingredients Used Therein, DN 2912; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing under section 210.8(b) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.8(b)).
Notice of Commission's Implementation of Procedure of Serving Parties in an Electronic Format
In this document, the Commission, via the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) provides notice of the implementation of a revised procedure for it to provide service of copies of orders, pleadings, and other documents to parties to a docketed proceeding when required by statute or regulation. Henceforth, that service will be made in an electronic format, rather than by mail.
Open Internet Advisory Committee
The Commission announces the next meeting date, time, and agenda of the Open Internet Advisory Committee (Committee). The Committee was established to track and evaluate the effects of the Commission's Open Internet rules, and to provide any recommendations it deems appropriate to the Commission regarding policies and practices related to preserving the open Internet. The Committee will observe market developments regarding the freedom and openness of the Internet and will focus in particular on issues addressed in the Commission's Open Internet rules, such as transparency, reasonable network management practices, differences in treatment of fixed and mobile broadband services, specialized services, and technical standards.
Radio Broadcasting Services; AM or FM Proposals To Change The Community of License.
The following applicants filed AM or FM proposals to change the community of license: ALEXANDRA COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Station KRKZ- FM, Facility ID 189499, BPH-20120725AHL, From NETARTS, OR, To CHINOOK, WA; ALEXANDRA COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Station KTIL, Facility ID 50554, BMP-20120725AHO, From TILLAMOOK, OR, To NETARTS, OR; BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION, Station NEW, Facility ID 136069, BMP- 20120813ABI, From TERRE HAUTE, IN, To PEOTONE, IN; BRAHMIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION, Station KPAD, Facility ID 166006, BMPH-20111230ABO, From RAWLINS, WY, To WHEATLAND, WY; CITICASTERS LICENSES, INC., Station WOGB, Facility ID 89, BPH-20120720ACQ, From KAUKAUNA, WI, To REEDSVILLE, WI; CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC., Station WQNS, Facility ID 41008, BPH-20120807ACK, From WAYNESVILLE, NC, To WOODFIN, NC; CORPORATION FOR NATIVE BROADCASTING, Station KXSW, Facility ID 171940, BPED-20120717AAL, From SISSETON, SD, To AGENCY VILLAGE, SD; CRAIN MEDIA GROUP, LLC, Station KEAZ, Facility ID 48748, BPH-20120716ADV, From HEBER SPRINGS, AR, To KENSETT, AR; DAIJ MEDIA, LLC, Station KJOZ, Facility ID 20625, BP-20120731AAA, From CONROE, TX, To FRIENDSWOOD, TX; ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA TRUST, DENNIS J.WATKINS, TRUSTEE, Station KQQZ, Facility ID 5281, BMP-20120628AAL, From FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL, To DESOTO, MO; GOOD TIDINGS TRUST, INC., Station WAYR, Facility ID 24625, BP-20120724ABN, From ORANGE PARK, FL, To FLEMING ISLAND, FL; IHR EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING, Station NEW, Facility ID 160745, BMP-20120821AAF, From MERRILL, OR, To ALTAMONT, OR; JER LICENSES, LLC, Station NEW, Facility ID 190382, BNPH-20120529ALR, From GUNNISON, CO, To DOTSERO, CO; KIERTRON, INC., Station KBRT, Facility ID 34588, BMP-20120809AAQ, From AVALON, CA, To COSTA MESA, CA; MALVERN ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION, Station KHAN, Facility ID 164210, BPH-20120716ADT, From KENSETT, AR, To MAGNESS, AR; SYNERGY BROADCAST NORTH DAKOTA, LLC, Station KLTQ, Facility ID 164305, BPH-20120727AHW, From NEW ENGLAND, ND, To BEULAH, ND; SYNERGY BROADCAST NORTH DAKOTA, LLC, Station KQLZ, Facility ID 166059, BPH-20120727AID, From BEULAH, ND, To NEW ENGLAND, ND; THE OPP BROADCASTING CO., INC., Station WAMI- FM, Facility ID 66211, BPH-20120612ACO, From FORT DEPOSIT, AL, To OPP, AL; TRI STATE RADIO, LLC, Station KYLZ, Facility ID 170181, BPH- 20120807ACF, From PAROWAN, UT, To ENOCH, UT.
Federal Advisory Committee Act; Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice advises interested persons that the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age (``Diversity Committee''). The Committee's mission is to provide recommendations to the Commission regarding policies and practices that will further enhance diversity in the telecommunications and related industries. In particular, the Committee will focus primarily on lowering barrier to entry for historically disadvantaged men and women, exploring ways in which to ensure universal access to and adoption of broadband, and creating an environment that enables employment of a diverse workforce within the telecommunications and related industries. The Committee will be charged with gathering the data and information necessary to formulate meaningful recommendations for these objectives.
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 www.fdic.gov/ bank/individual/failed/banklist.html or contact the Manager of Receivership Oversight in the appropriate service center.
Regulations Under the Fur Products Labeling Act
The Federal Trade Commission proposes to amend its Regulations under the Fur Products Labeling Act to update its Fur Products Name Guide, provide more labeling flexibility, incorporate recently enacted Truth in Fur Labeling Act provisions, and eliminate unnecessary requirements. The Commission does not propose changing or providing alternatives to the required name on labels for nyctereutes procyonoides fur products. The Commission also does not propose changing the Rules' product coverage scope or continuing guaranty provisions.
Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans; Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing and Paying Benefits
This final rule amends the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's regulations on Benefits Payable in Terminated Single- Employer Plans and Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans to prescribe interest assumptions under the benefit payments regulation for valuation dates in October 2012 and interest assumptions under the asset allocation regulation for valuation dates in the fourth quarter of 2012. The interest assumptions are used for valuing and paying benefits under terminating single-employer plans covered by the pension insurance system administered by PBGC.
Notice of Permits Issued Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish notice of permits issued under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. This is the required notice.
Extension of Comment Period: Remedies for Small Copyright Claims: Additional Comments
The Copyright Office is extending the period of public comment in response to its August 23, 2012 Notice of Inquiry requesting additional comments regarding issues relating to remedies for small copyright claims.
Arts Advisory Panel Meeting
Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), as amended, notice is hereby given that two meetings of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts will be held by teleconference from the Nancy Hanks Center, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20506 as follows (ending times are approximate): Design (application review): This meeting will be closed. Dates: October 1, 2012. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT. Local Arts Agencies (application review): This meeting will be closed. Dates: October 1, 2012. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EDT.
Petition for Rulemaking Submitted by Annette User on Behalf of GE Osmonics, Inc.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will consider the issue raised in the petition for rulemaking (PRM) submitted by Annette User, on behalf of GE Osmonics, Inc. (GE or the petitioner), in the rulemaking process. The petitioner requests that the NRC amend its regulations regarding the commercial distribution of byproduct material to allow recipients of exempt quantities of polymer (polycarbonate or polyester) track etch (PCTE) membranes that have been irradiated with mixed fission products (MFP) to commercially redistribute the material without a license. In its review of the PRM, the NRC concluded that the petitioner raised a valid issue concerning regulatory control of the commercial distribution of PCTE membranes that the NRC will consider in its rulemaking process.
Meetings of Humanities Panel
Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given that 15 meetings of the Humanities Panel will be held during October 2012 as follows. The purpose of the meetings is for panel review, discussion, evaluation, and recommendation of applications for financial assistance under the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 951-960, as amended).
Notice of Telephonic Prehearing Conference
Notice of telephonic prehearing conference in the matter of Maxwell and Oberton Holdings, LLC, Docket No. 12-1.
Procurement List, Proposed Additions
The Committee is proposing to add a product and services to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Comments Must be Received on or Before: 10/15/2012.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request: Office of Inspector General Review of Awardee Implementation of NSF's Requirement for a Responsible Conduct of Research Program
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Inspector General (OIG) is announcing plans to establish 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 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) clearance of this collection for no longer than 3 years. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Labor-Management Relations Information Collection Requests
The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) hereby announces the submission of the following public information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13). The information collection request is the Notice to Mediation Agencies (Agency Form F-7), OMB control number 3076-0004. No comments were received pursuant to FMCS's prior 60-day notice in the Federal Register on June 26, 2012. However, we would like to make a correction to that notice. The collection is actually being submitted to OMB as a reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection. The changes include modest streamlining and improvements for clarity. OMB is interested in comments on specific aspects of the collection. The OMB is particularly interested in 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) Evaluates the accuracy of the agency's estimates of the burden of the proposed collection information; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collections of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic collection technologies or other forms of information technology. Burden: FMCS receives approximately 21,000 responses to the form Notice to Mediation Agencies (OMB No. 3076-004). Affected Entities: Private sector employers and labor unions involved in interstate commerce that file notices for mediation services to the FMCS and state, local and territorial agencies.
Louisiana Disaster Number LA-00048
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.
Small Business Size Standards; Adoption of 2012 North American Industry Classification System for Size Standards; Correction
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is correcting an interim final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on August 20, 2012 (75 FR 49991). The document amended SBA's Small Business Size Regulations by incorporating the Office of Management and Budget's 2012 modifications of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) into its table of small business size standards. In addition, the document revised the definitions of some NAICS 2007 industries, deleted others, and aggregated a number of closely related industries and activities into other new or revised industries. SBA will adopt the changes effective with the beginning of the Federal Government's first new fiscal year (October 1, 2012) following the revisions.
Louisiana Disaster Number LA-00048
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: 09/05/2012. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 10/30/2012. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 05/29/2013.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of Board Approval Under Delegated Authority and Submission to OMB
Notice is hereby given of the final approval of a proposed information collection by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) under OMB delegated authority, as per 5 CFR 1320.16 (OMB Regulations on Controlling Paperwork Burdens on the Public). Board- approved collections of information are incorporated into the official OMB inventory of currently approved collections of information. Copies of the Paperwork Reduction Act Submission, supporting statements and approved collection of information instrument(s) are placed into OMB's public docket files. The Federal Reserve may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
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