Agencies and Commissions April 3, 2014 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Farm Credit Administration Board; Sunshine Act; Regular Meeting
Document Number: 2014-07624
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-03
Agency: Farm Credit Administration, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the Government in the Sunshine Act, of the regular meeting of the Farm Credit Administration Board (Board).
Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2014-07608
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-03
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Government in the Sunshine Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2014-07541
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-03
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
Document Number: 2014-07473
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-03
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.
Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
Document Number: 2014-07471
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-03
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. Applicant transferred its assets to Lazard Alternative Strategies 1099 Fund, and on December 31, 2013, made a distribution to its shareholders based on net asset value. Expenses of $200,000 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by Lazard Asset Management LLC, applicant's investment adviser. Filing Dates: The application was filed on January 30, 2014, and amended on March 26, 2014. Applicant's Address: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112-6300.
Social Security Ruling, SSR 14-1p; Titles II and XVI: Evaluating Claims Involving Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Document Number: 2014-07465
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-03
Agency: Social Security Administration, Agencies and Commissions
We are providing notice of SSR 14-1p. This SSR provides guidance on how we develop evidence to establish that a person has a medically determinable impairment of chronic fatigue syndrome and how we evaluate chronic fatigue syndrome in disability claims and continuing disability reviews under titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act.
Board of Directors Meeting
Document Number: 2014-07446
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-03
Agency: United States Institute of Peace, Agencies and Commissions
Board of Directors meeting.
Rail Vehicles Access Advisory Committee Meeting
Document Number: 2014-07445
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-03
Agency: Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, Agencies and Commissions
On May 23, 2013, we, the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board), established the Rail Vehicles Access Advisory Committee (Committee) to advise us on revising and updating our accessibility guidelines issued pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act for transportation vehicles that operate on fixed guideway systems (e.g., rapid rail, light rail, commuter rail, intercity rail, and high speed rail). The Committee will hold its third meeting on the following dates and times.
Practices and Procedures
Document Number: 2014-07443
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-04-03
Agency: Merit Systems Protection Board, Agencies and Commissions
The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB or the Board), following an internal review of MSPB regulations and after consideration of comments received from MSPB stakeholders, is proposing to amend its rules of practice and procedure by amending its regulations governing how jurisdiction is established over Board appeals.
Advisory Committee Business and Operations; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 2014-07438
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-03
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
Notice of Public Meeting
Document Number: 2014-07436
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-03
Agency: Presidio Trust, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with Sec. 103(c)(6) of the Presidio Trust Act, 16 U.S.C. 460bb appendix, and in accordance with the Presidio Trust's bylaws, notice is hereby given that a public meeting of the Presidio Trust Board of Directors will be held commencing 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2014, at the Observation Post, 211 Lincoln Boulevard, Presidio of San Francisco, California. The Presidio Trust was created by Congress in 1996 to manage approximately eighty percent of the former U.S. Army base known as the Presidio, in San Francisco, California. The purposes of this meeting are to take action on the minutes of a previous Board meeting, to provide the Chairperson's report, to provide the Executive Director's report, to provide a remediation program update, to provide an Officers' Club update and take action on a related construction project, to provide a Presidio Gateway project update, and to receive public comment in accordance with the Trust's Public Outreach Policy. Individuals requiring special accommodation at this meeting, such as needing a sign language interpreter, should contact Mollie Matull at 415-561-5300 prior to April 17, 2014. Time: The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2014.
Minnesota Life Insurance Company, et al.; Notice of Application
Document Number: 2014-07424
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-03
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Sugar From Mexico; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
Document Number: 2014-07420
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-03
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-513 and 731-TA-1249 (Preliminary) under sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a) and 1673b(a)) (the Act) to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports from Mexico of sugar, provided for in subheadings 1701.12.10, 1701.12.50, 1701.13.05, 1701.13.10, 1701.13.20, 1701.13.50, 1701.14.05, 1701.14.10, 1701.14.20, 1701.14.50, 1701.91.05, 1701.91.10, 1701.91.30, 1701.91.42, 1701.91.44, 1701.91.48, 1701.99.05, 1701.99.10, 1701.99.50, 1702.90.05, 1702.90.10, 1702.90.20, 1702.90.35, 1702.90.40, 2106.90.42, 2106.90.44, and 2106.90.46 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be subsidized by the Government of Mexico and are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value. Unless the Department of Commerce extends the time for initiation pursuant to sections 702(c)(1)(B) or 732(c)(1)(B) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671a(c)(1)(B) or 1673a(c)(1)(B)), the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by Monday, May 12, 2014. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by Monday, May 19, 2014. For further information concerning the conduct of these investigations and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A and B (19 CFR part 207).
Certain Earpiece Devices Having Positioning and Retaining Structure and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation Pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1337
Document Number: 2014-07418
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-03
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on February 26, 2014, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Bose Corporation of Framingham, Massachusetts. 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 earpiece devices having positioning and retaining structure and components thereof by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,311,253 (``the `253 patent''). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Reissuances
Document Number: 2014-07403
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-03
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Periodic Reporting (Proposals One Through Two)
Document Number: 2014-07399
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-04-03
Agency: Postal Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing concerning the initiation of a proceeding to consider proposed changes in analytical principles (Proposals One through Two). This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Applicants
Document Number: 2014-07396
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-03
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Small Business Investment Companies-Early Stage SBICs
Document Number: 2014-07303
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-04-03
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
On February 4, 2014, the U.S. Small Business Administration (``SBA'') published a Call for Early Stage Fund Managers (the ``Call'') in the Federal Register to submit the preliminary materials discussed in Section II of the Call for consideration to be licensed as Early Stage Small Business Investment Companies (``SBICs''). As set forth in the DATES section below, this notice modifies the current deadlines for the submission of such materials, as well as the dates for various steps in the Early Stage SBIC licensing process.
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