Agencies and Commissions March 2014 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

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New Postal Product
Document Number: 2014-06439
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-25
Agency: Postal Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing requesting the addition of Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & First-Class Package Service Contract 2 to the competitive product list. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Notice of Proposals To Engage in or To Acquire Companies Engaged in Permissible Nonbanking Activities
Document Number: 2014-06437
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-25
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: 2014-06435
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-25
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Amendments to Postal Contract
Document Number: 2014-06434
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-25
Agency: Postal Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing an amendment to Parcel Select Contract 2. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Public Availability of the National Science Foundation FY 2013 Service Contract Inventory and Associated Documents
Document Number: 2014-06430
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-25
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with Section 743 of Division C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-117), the National Science Foundation is publishing this notice to advise the public of the availability of (1) the FY 2013 Service Contract Inventory, (2) Analysis Report of the 2012 Service Contract Inventory and (3) the Plan for Analyzing the 2013 Service Contract Inventory. This inventory provides information on service contract actions over $25,000 that were made in FY 2013. The information is organized by function to show how contracted resources are distributed throughout the agency. The inventory has been developed in accordance with guidance issued on November 5, 2010, and December 19, 2011, by the Office of Management and Budget's Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). OFPP's guidance is available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/ omb/procurement/memo/service-contract-inventories-guidance-11 052010.pdf and https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/procurement /memo/ service-contract-inventory-guidance.pdf. The National Science Foundation has posted its (1) FY 2013 inventory and a summary of the inventory, (2) FY 2012 inventory analysis report, and (3) FY 2013 inventory planned analysis report on the National Science Foundation homepage at the following links: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_ summ.jsp?odskey=nsf14042; https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_ summ.jsp?odskey=nsf14050 ; https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_ summ.jsp?odskey=nsf14051.
Certain Thermal Support Devices for Infants, Infant Incubators, Infant Warmers, and Components Thereof
Document Number: 2014-06429
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-25
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 7) granting a joint motion to terminate the above- captioned investigation based on a settlement agreement. The investigation is terminated.
Certain Microelectromechanical Systems (“MEMs Devices”) and Products Containing the Same
Document Number: 2014-06428
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-25
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 65) by the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') terminating the investigation in its entirety based on a settlement agreement. The investigation is terminated.
Regular Board of Directors Meeting; Sunshine Act
Document Number: 2014-06538
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-24
Agency: Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2014-06523
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-24
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2014-06467
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-24
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2014-06466
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-24
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
NASA Advisory Council; Human Exploration and Operations Committee; Meeting
Document Number: 2014-06384
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-24
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces a meeting of the Human Exploration and Operations Committee (HEOC) of the NASA Advisory Council (NAC). This Committee reports to the NAC.
NASA Advisory Council; Technology and Innovation Committee; Meeting
Document Number: 2014-06383
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-24
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces a meeting of the Technology and Innovation Committee of the NASA Advisory Council (NAC). This Committee reports to the NAC.
Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Document Number: 2014-06351
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-24
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 FCC invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. 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 PRA that does not display a valid OMB Control Number.
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority
Document Number: 2014-06350
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-24
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. 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 estimate; 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 control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.
Cybersecurity Roundtable
Document Number: 2014-06336
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-24
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Securities and Exchange Commission will host a cybersecurity roundtable. Roundtable panelists will discuss the cybersecurity landscape and cybersecurity issues faced by exchanges and other key market systems, broker-dealers, investment advisers, transfer agents, and public companies. Panelists also will be invited to discuss industry and public-private sector coordination efforts relating to assessing and responding to cybersecurity issues. The roundtable discussion will be held in the auditorium of the Securities and Exchange Commission headquarters at 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC on March 26, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to observe the roundtable discussion. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The roundtable discussion will also be available via webcast on the Commission's Web site at www.sec.gov.
Understanding the Spectrum Environment: Using Data and Monitoring To Improve Spectrum Utilization
Document Number: 2014-06327
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-24
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
Representatives from Federal research agencies, private industry, and academia will identify R&D in the area of data and monitoring that will promote progress toward more efficient spectrum utilization and sharing.
Review and Approval of Projects
Document Number: 2014-06323
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-03-24
Agency: Susquehanna River Basin Commission, Agencies and Commissions
This document contains final rules that would amend the project review regulations of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission (Commission) to modify provisions relating to the issuance of emergency certificates by the Executive Director.
Actions Taken at March 6, 2014, Meeting
Document Number: 2014-06322
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-24
Agency: Susquehanna River Basin Commission, Agencies and Commissions
As part of its regular business meeting held on March 6, 2014, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the Commission took the following actions: (1) Approved or tabled the applications of certain water resources projects; (2) accepted settlements in lieu of penalty from Inflection Energy, LLC and Talisman Energy USA; and (3) took additional actions, as set forth in the Supplementary Information below.
HMS Income Fund, Inc., et al.; Notice of Application
Document Number: 2014-06306
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-24
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2014-06305
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-24
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation Board; Regular Meeting
Document Number: 2014-06298
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-24
Agency: Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given of the regular meeting of the Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation Board (Board).
Copyright Office Fees: Registration, Recordation and Related Services; Special Services; Licensing Division Services; FOIA Services
Document Number: 2014-06293
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-03-24
Agency: Library of Congress, Agencies and Commissions
The United States Copyright Office of the Library of Congress is publishing a final rule establishing adjusted fees for its services. The adjusted fees will recover a significant part of the costs to the Office of registering copyright claims and provide greater cost recovery for certain other services provided by the Office. The new fee schedule reflects some increased and decreased fees, as well as some fees that the Office determined did not require adjustment. Under the new fee structure, the fee for online registration of a standard claim will increase from $35 to $55. However, a new online registration option for single works by single authors that are not works made for hire has been introduced at a lower fee of $35. In addition to fees for registration, related services, and special services, this final rule establishes updated fees for FOIA-related services.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for the Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2014-06259
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-24
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted to OMB for review the following proposal for the collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). The NRC hereby informs potential respondents that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and that a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The NRC published a Federal Register notice with a 60-day comment period on this information collection on December 27, 2013 (78 FR 79016). 1. Type of submission, new, revision, or extension: Extension. 2. The title of the information collection: Comprehensive Decommissioning Program, Including Annual Data Collection. 3. Current OMB approval number: 3150-0206. 4. How often the collection is required: Annually. 5. Who will be required or asked to report: All Agreement States who have signed Section 274(b) Agreements with the NRC. 6. An estimate of the number of annual responses: 37 (14 Agreement States respondents with sites of interest + 23 Agreement States respondents with no sites of interest). 7. The estimated number of annual respondents: 37 (14 Agreement States respondents with sites of interest + 23 Agreement States respondents with no sites of interest). 8. An estimate of the total number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request: 469 (400 hours from Agreement States with sites of interest + 69 hours from Agreement States with no sites of interest). 9. Abstract: The Agreement States will be asked to provide information about uranium recovery and complex sites undergoing decommissioning regulated by the Agreement States on an annual basis. The information request will allow the NRC to compile, in a centralized location, more complete information on the status of decommissioning and decontamination in the United States in order to provide a national perspective on decommissioning. The information will be made available to the public by the NRC in order to ensure openness and promote communication to enhance public knowledge of the national decommissioning program. This does not apply to information, such as trade secrets and commercial or financial information provided by the Agreement States, that is considered privileged or confidential. Information such as financial assurance and the status of decommissioning funding would need to be identified by the Agreement State as privileged or confidential, whereupon the NRC would withhold such information from public access and treat it as sensitive or non- sensitive, per the considerations in 10 CFR 2.390 and 9.17. This does not apply to financial assurance or decommissioning funding information that is already available to the public. Although specific details of the funding mechanisms are treated as confidential, beneficial lessons learned regarding the improvement of decommissioning-related funding will be shared with the Agreement States. The public may examine, and have copied for a fee, publicly- available documents, including the final 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 and questions should be directed to the OMB reviewer listed below by April 23, 2014. Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but assurance of consideration cannot be given to comments received after this date. Danielle Y. Jones, Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (3150-0206), NEOB-10202, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503. Comments can also be emailed to Danielle_Y_Jones@omb.eop.gov or submitted by telephone at 202-395-1741. The Acting NRC Clearance Officer is Kristen Benney, telephone: 301- 415-6355.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of Board Approval Under Delegated Authority and Submission to OMB
Document Number: 2014-06258
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-24
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
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, pursuant to 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 statement 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.
International Mail Contract
Document Number: 2014-06236
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-24
Agency: Postal Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing concerning an International Business Reply Service Competitive Contract 3 (IBRS Competitive Contract 3) negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
International Mail Contract
Document Number: 2014-06235
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-24
Agency: Postal Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing concerning a Type 2 rate adjustment and the filing of a related negotiated service agreement with China Post Group. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Calcium Hypochlorite From China
Document Number: 2014-06226
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-24
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Collection of Administrative Debts
Document Number: 2014-06182
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-03-24
Agency: Social Security Administration, Agencies and Commissions
We propose to create our own administrative debt collection regulations. Currently, we collect these debts under the authority of the Department of Health and Human Services regulations from 1995. However, under the regulations issued by the Department of Justice and Department of the Treasury (Treasury), to perform certain debt collection activities, agencies must publish their own regulations. Therefore, we propose this regulation to improve our authorities to pursue collection of administrative debts from current and separated employees and non-employee debtors as authorized by the Debt Collection Act (DCA) of 1982, amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act (DCIA) of 1996 and other existing debt collection statutes.
Performance-Based Emergency Core Cooling Systems Cladding Acceptance Criteria
Document Number: 2014-05562
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-03-24
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations to revise the acceptance criteria for the emergency core cooling system (ECCS) for light-water nuclear power reactors. The proposed ECCS acceptance criteria are performance-based, and reflect recent research findings that identified new embrittlement mechanisms for fuel rods with zirconium alloy cladding under loss-of- coolant accident (LOCA) conditions. The proposed rule also addresses two petitions for rulemaking (PRMs) by establishing requirements applicable to all fuel types and cladding materials, and requiring the consideration of crud, oxide deposits, and hydrogen content in zirconium-based alloy fuel cladding. Further, the proposed rule contains a provision that would allow licensees to use an alternative risk-informed approach to evaluate the effects of debris for long-term cooling. The NRC is also seeking public comment on three draft regulatory guides that would support the implementation of the proposed rule.
Sunshine Act Meetings
Document Number: 2014-06348
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-21
Agency: Inter-American Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2014-06321
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-21
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Information Collection Requirements Being Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Emergency Review and Approval
Document Number: 2014-06261
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-21
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), the Federal Communication Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. 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 estimate; 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 PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number.
504 and 7(a) Loan Programs Updates
Document Number: 2014-06237
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-03-21
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This rule finalizes the proposed rule that the U.S. Small Business Administration (``SBA'') issued to improve access to its two flagship business lending programs: the 504 Loan Program and the 7(a) Loan Program. This rule will enhance job creation through increasing eligibility for loans under SBA's business loan programs and by modifying certain program participant requirements applicable to the 504 Loan Program. In addition, SBA is revising Certified Development Company (CDC) operations requirements to clarify certain existing regulations. SBA has decided to further study the issue of how to redefine affiliation for the business loan programs and is not including any changes to the affiliation standards in this final rule.
South Carolina Disaster #SC-00025
Document Number: 2014-06211
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-21
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 South Carolina (FEMA4166DR), dated 03/12/2014. Incident: Severe Winter Storm. Incident Period: 02/10/2014 through 02/14/2014. Effective Date: 03/12/2014. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 05/12/2014. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 12/12/2014.
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Savings and Loan Holding Companies
Document Number: 2014-06208
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-21
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company
Document Number: 2014-06207
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-21
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
NASA Advisory Council; Aeronautics Committee; Meeting
Document Number: 2014-06202
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-21
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration announces a meeting of the Aeronautics Committee of the NASA Advisory Council. This Committee reports to the NAC. The meeting will be held for the purpose of soliciting, from the aeronautics community and other persons, research and technical information relevant to program planning.
Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes: Renewal Notice
Document Number: 2014-06200
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-21
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Procurement List; Addition and Deletions
Document Number: 2014-06180
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-21
Agency: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Agencies and Commissions
This action adds a service to the Procurement List that will be provided by a nonprofit agency employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes services from the Procurement List previously provided by such agencies.
Application for Final Commitment for a Long-Term Loan or Financial Guarantee in Excess of $100 Million: AP088580XX
Document Number: 2014-06179
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-03-21
Agency: Export-Import Bank, Agencies and Commissions
This Notice is to inform the public, in accordance with Section 3(c)(10) of the Charter of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (``Ex-Im Bank''), that Ex-Im Bank has received an application for final commitment for a long-term loan or financial guarantee in excess of $100 million (as calculated in accordance with Section 3(c)(10) of the Charter). Comments received within the comment period specified below will be presented to the Ex-Im Bank Board of Directors prior to final action on this Transaction. Comments received will be made available to the public.
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