Agencies and Commissions September 17, 2014 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Changes to Recordation Practices
Document Number: 2014-22233
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-09-17
Agency: Library of Congress, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Copyright Office is amending its regulations for the recordation of copyright transfers and other documents. The rule is intended to reduce the amount of time the Office requires to process certain types of documents submitted for recordation and help to alleviate remitter concerns regarding the receipt of documents for processing. To these ends, the revised regulations encourage remitters to include a cover sheet with the documents they submit for processing; allow remitters to submit long title lists in electronic format; and provide remitters with the option to request return receipts that acknowledge that the Office has received a submission.
Fees for Submitting Corrected Electronic Title Appendices
Document Number: 2014-22232
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-09-17
Agency: Library of Congress, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Copyright Office published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register a final rule amending its regulations to allow remitters to submit title lists in electronic format when recording a document pertaining to 100 or more copyrighted works. As the rule explains, when a remitter submits an electronic title list along with a document for recordation, the Office will use the information in the electronic list to populate its online Public Catalog. In response to comments received during the electronic title list rulemaking, the Office also established a process to allow a remitter to correct inaccuracies in the Office's online Public Catalog resulting from errors in an electronic list submitted by the remitter. In this separate notice of proposed rulemaking, the Office seeks to establish a new fee for this correction service at the rate of seven dollars per corrected title.
Acute Uranium Standards for Integrated Safety Analyses
Document Number: 2014-22230
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-09-17
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is soliciting public comment on its draft Interim Staff Guidance (ISG) Acute Uranium Exposure Standards. Fuel cycle facilities are required to submit Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA) summaries which include ``proposed quantitative standards.'' These standards are used to determine when acute chemical exposure events analyzed in the ISA result in high or intermediate consequences. The NRC has developed an ISG document that identifies uranium intake quantities the staff finds acceptable for classifying uranium exposure events analyzed in ISAs.
Proposed Revisions to Radioactive Waste Management
Document Number: 2014-22199
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-09-17
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is soliciting public comment on the following sections in Chapter 11, ``Radioactive Waste Management,'' of NUREG-0800, ``Standard Review Plan (SRP) for the Review of Safety Analysis Reports for Nuclear Power Plants: LWR Edition,'' Section 11.1, ``Coolant Source Terms''; Section 11.2, ``Liquid Waste Management System''; Section 11.3, ``Gaseous Waste Management System''; Section 11.4, ``Solid Waste Management System''; Section 11.5, ``Process and Effluent Radiological Monitoring Instrumentation and Sampling Systems''; Branch Technical Position 11-3, ``Design Guidance for Solid Radioactive Waste Management Systems Installed in Light-Water-Cooled Nuclear Power Reactor Plants''; Branch Technical Position 11-5, ``Postulated Radioactive Releases Due to a Waste Gas System Leak or Failure''; and Branch Technical Position 11-6, ``Postulated Radioactive Releases due to Liquid Containing Tank Failures.''
Fiscal Years 2014-2018 Strategic Plan
Document Number: 2014-22197
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-09-17
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is announcing the availability of NUREG-1614, Volume 6, ``U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Fiscal Years (FY) 2014-2018 Strategic Plan,'' dated August 2014. The agency's mission and strategic goals remain unchanged. The NRC's priority continues to be protection of public health and safety, promote the common defense and security, and protect the environment.
Records Schedules; Availability and Request for Comments
Document Number: 2014-22177
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-09-17
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) publishes notice at least once monthly of certain Federal agency requests for records disposition authority (records schedules). Once approved by NARA, records schedules provide mandatory instructions on what happens to records when no longer needed for current Government business. They authorize the preservation of records of continuing value in the National Archives of the United States and the destruction, after a specified period, of records lacking administrative, legal, research, or other value. Notice is published for records schedules in which agencies propose to destroy records not previously authorized for disposal or reduce the retention period of records already authorized for disposal. NARA invites public comments on such records schedules, as required by 44 U.S.C. 3303a(a).
Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Intent to Renew Collection 3038-0095, Large Trader Reporting for Physical Commodity Swaps
Document Number: 2014-22176
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-09-17
Agency: Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on large trading reporting for physical commodity swaps.
Notice of Agreements Filed
Document Number: 2014-22173
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-09-17
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Information Collections Being Submitted for Review and Approval to the Office of Management and Budget
Document Number: 2014-22169
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-09-17
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.
Petition for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding
Document Number: 2014-22167
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-09-17
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
In this document, a Petition for Reconsideration (Petition) has been filed in the Commission's Rulemaking proceeding by Robert J. Buenzle, on behalf of Roy E. Henderson.
Privacy Act of 1974; New System of Records
Document Number: 2014-22147
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-09-17
Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors, Agencies and Commissions
BBG proposes to add a new financial and acquisition management system to its inventory of records system subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 522a), as amended. The primary purpose of the system are: (a) To integrate program, budgetary, financial, travel, and procurement information; (b) To ensure that agency financial and procurement activities are in conformance with laws, existing rules and regulations, good business practices; (c) To maintain information at the proper account and/or organizational level for agency operations. This action is necessary to meet the requirement of the Privacy Act to publish in the Federal Register notice of the existence and character of records maintained by the agency (5 U.S.C. 522a(e)(4)).
Certain Digital Media Devices, Including Televisions, Blu-Ray Disc Players, Home Theater Systems, Tablets and Mobile Phones, Components Thereof and Associated Software; Notice of a Commission Determination to Review in Part A Final Initial Determination Finding no Violation of Section 337, on Review to Modify-In-Part and Vacate-In-Part the Determination; Grant of Consent Motion To Terminate the Investigation as to Certain Respondents; Termination of the Investigation
Document Number: 2014-22139
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-09-17
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part the final initial determination (``ID'') of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') finding no violation of section 337 by the following remaining respondents in the above-captioned investigation: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. of Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea; Samsung Electronics America, Inc. of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey; Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC of Richardson, Texas (collectively, ``Samsung''); LG Electronics, Inc. of Seoul, Republic of Korea; LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey; LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. of San Diego, California (collectively, ``LG''); Toshiba Corporation of Tokyo, Japan; and Toshiba American Information Systems, Inc. of Irvine, California (collectively, ``Toshiba''). On review, the Commission has determined to modify-in-part and vacate-in-part the final ID. The Commission has also determined to grant the joint motion to terminate the above- captioned investigation as to respondents Panasonic Corporation of Osaka, Japan; Panasonic Corporation of North America of Secaucus, New Jersey (collectively, ``Panasonic'') based upon a settlement agreement. The Commission has terminated the investigation with a finding of no violation of section 337.
Certain Sulfentrazone, Sulfentrazone Compositions, and Processes for Making Sulfentrazone; Notice of the Commission's Determination Denying Complainant's Motion for Temporary Relief
Document Number: 2014-22137
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-09-17
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to affirm with modifications the initial determination (``ID'') of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') denying the complainant's motion for temporary relief.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2014-22136
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-09-17
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: Voluntary Reporting of Planned New Reactor Applications. 2. Current OMB approval number: 3150-XXXX. 3. How often the collection is required: Annually. 4. Who is required or asked to report: Applicants, licensees, and potential applicants report this information on a strictly voluntary basis. 5. The number of annual respondents: 5. 6. The number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request: 300. 7. Abstract: This voluntary information collection assists the NRC in determining resource and budget needs as well as aligning the proper allocation and utilization of resources to support applicant submittals, future construction-related activities, and other anticipated Part 50 and/or Part 52 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) licensing and design certification rulemaking actions. In addition, information provided to the NRC staff is intended to promote early communications between the NRC and the respective addressees about potential 10 CFR Part 50 and/or Part 52 licensing actions and related activities, submission dates, and plans for construction and inspection activities. The overarching goal of this information collection is to assist the NRC staff more effectively and efficiently plan, schedule, and implement activities and reviews in a timely manner. Submit, by November 17, 2014, 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-2014-0196. You may submit your comments by any of the following methods: Electronic comments go to: https:// www.regulations.gov and search for Docket No. NRC-2014-0196. Mail comments to the NRC Clearance Officer, Tremaine Donnell (T-5 F42), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001. Questions about the information collection requirements may be directed to the NRC Clearance Officer, Tremaine Donnell (T-5 F42), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; telephone: 301-415-6258, or by email to INFOCOLLECTS.Resource@NRC.GOV.
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: 2014-22127
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-09-17
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
SSgA MasterTrust and SSgA Funds Management, Inc.; Notice of Application
Document Number: 2014-22119
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-09-17
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Summary of Application: Applicants request an order to permit open-end management investment companies relying on rule 12d1-2 under the Act to invest in certain financial instruments. Applicants: SSgA Master Trust (``SSMT'') and SSgA Funds Management, Inc. (``SSFMI'').
Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule
Document Number: 2014-22092
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-09-17
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission adopts final amendments to its Trade Regulation Rule previously entitled ``Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise,'' including revising its name to ``Mail, Internet, or Telephone Order Merchandise'' (the ``Rule''). The final Rule is based upon the comments received in response to an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (``ANPR''), a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (``NPRM''), a Staff Report, and other information. This document contains the text of the final Rule and the Rule's Statement of Basis and Purpose (``SBP''), including a Regulatory Analysis.
Advisory Committee for Cyberinfrastructure; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 2014-22091
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-09-17
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
Exemption to Prohibition on Circumvention of Copyright Protection Systems for Access Control Technologies
Document Number: 2014-22082
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-09-17
Agency: Library of Congress, Agencies and Commissions
The United States Copyright Office is initiating the sixth triennial rulemaking proceeding under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, concerning possible exemptions to the Act's prohibition against circumvention of technological measures that control access to copyrighted works. The Copyright Office invites written petitions for proposed exemptions from interested parties. Unlike in previous rulemakings, the Office is not requesting the submission of complete legal and factual support for such proposals at the outset of the proceeding. Instead, in this first step of the process, parties seeking an exemption may submit a petition setting forth specified elements of the proposed exemption, as explained in this notice. After receiving petitions for proposed exemptions, the Office will consider the petitions, group and/or consolidate related and overlapping proposals, and issue a notice of proposed rulemaking setting forth the list of proposed exemptions for further consideration. The notice of proposed rulemaking will invite full legal and evidentiary submissions and provide further guidance as to the types of evidence that may be expected or useful vis-[agrave]-vis particular proposals, with the aim of producing a well-developed administrative record. The Office believes that the adjustments it is making to its process, as discussed in this notice, will enhance public understanding of the rulemaking process, including its legal and evidentiary requirements, and facilitate more effective participation in the triennial proceeding.
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2014-22077
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-09-17
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service, Agencies and Commissions
The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). 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 requirement on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, CNCS is soliciting comments concerning its proposed renewal of the AmeriCorps Member Exit Questionnaire. Copies of the information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed in the Addresses section of this Notice.
Proposal Review Panel for Polar Programs; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 2014-22048
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-09-17
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
Verification of Statements of Account Submitted by Cable Operators and Satellite Carriers
Document Number: 2014-21944
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-09-17
Agency: Library of Congress, Agencies and Commissions
On May 9, 2013 the U.S. Copyright Office issued a notice of proposed rulemaking and request for comments concerning a new regulation that will allow copyright owners to audit the statements of account and royalty fees that cable operators and satellite carriers deposit with the Office for secondary transmissions of broadcast programming made pursuant to statutory licenses. The Office has revised the proposed regulation to address certain logistical concerns and based on further input that it has received from copyright owners, cable operators, satellite carriers, and accounting professionals. The Office seeks comments on the revised proposal before it is adopted as a final rule.
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