Agencies and Commissions November 20, 2014 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2014-27604
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-11-20
Agency: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2014-27568
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-11-20
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to provide broadcasters greater flexibility in their disclosure of contest terms. 2................... WIRELINE COMPETITION.... TITLE: Ensuring Customer Premises Equipment Backup Power for Continuity of Communications (PS Docket No. 14-174); Technology Transitions (GN Docket No. 13-5); Amendment of Certain of the Commission's Part 1 Rules of Practice and Procedure and Part 0 Rules of Commission Organization (GC Docket No. 10-44); Policies and Rules Governing Retirement of Copper Loops by Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (RM-11358); and Special Access for Price Cap Local Exchange Carriers (WC Docket No. 05-25). SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Declaratory Ruling, and Order to facilitate the transition to next generation networks by promoting and preserving the Commission's public safety, consumer protection, and competition goals. 3................... PUBLIC SAFETY AND TITLE: 911 Governance HOMELAND SECURITY. and Accountability (PS Docket No. 14-193) and Improving 911 Reliability (PS Docket No. 13-75).
Sunshine Meeting Act; Canceled
Document Number: 2014-27565
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-11-20
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission will consider whether to take an enforcement action.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Pearsall, Texas
Document Number: 2014-27536
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-11-20
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Audio Division, at the request of Bryan King (``petitioner''), deletes FM Channel 227A and allots FM Channel 277A at Pearsall, Texas. Channel 277A can be allotted at Pearsall, consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of the Commission's rules, at coordinates 28-56-40 NL and 99-11-44 WL, with a site restriction of 11.4 km (7.1 miles) northwest of the community. The Government of Mexico has concurred with the allotment of Channel 277A at Pearsall, which is located within 320 kilometers (199 miles) of the U.S.-Mexican border. See Supplementary Information infra.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Altamont, Oregon
Document Number: 2014-27529
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-11-20
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Audio Division, at the request of Threshold Communications, substitutes FM Channel 235C1 for Channel 249C1 at Altamont, Oregon. Channel 235C1 can be allotted at Altamont in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements with a site restriction of 20 km (12.6 miles) northeast of Altamont, at 42-08-37 North Latitude and 121-30-19 West Longitude.
Seventh Meeting of the Advisory Committee for the 2015 World Radio Communication Conference
Document Number: 2014-27520
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-11-20
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice advises interested persons that the seventh meeting of the WRC- 15 Advisory Committee will be held on December 17, 2014, at the Federal Communications Commission. The Advisory Committee will consider recommendations from its Informal Working Groups.
Radiation Protection
Document Number: 2014-27519
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-11-20
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
On July 25, 2014, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) published for comment an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) to obtain input from stakeholders on the development of a draft regulatory basis. The draft regulatory basis would identify potential changes to the NRC's current radiation protection regulations. The potential changes, if implemented, would achieve a closer alignment between the NRC's radiation protection regulations and the recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) contained in ICRP Publication 103 (2007). The public comment period was originally scheduled to close on November 24, 2014. The NRC has decided to extend the public comment period on the ANPR to provide additional time for members of the public and other stakeholders to develop and submit their comments.
In the Matter of Issuance of a Non-Manufacturing and Distribution Service Provider Order
Document Number: 2014-27515
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-11-20
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued an order imposing trustworthiness and reliability requirements for unescorted access to certain radioactive material by request of a service provider licensee that is not a manufacturer or distribution. The order was issued on October 2, 2014, and became effective immediately.
Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company
Document Number: 2014-27492
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-11-20
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: 2014-27479
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-11-20
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Polyvinyl Alcohol From China, Japan, and Korea; Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct Full Five-Year Reviews and Scheduling of Full Five-Year Reviews
Document Number: 2014-27474
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-11-20
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of full reviews pursuant to section 751(c)(5) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on polyvinyl alcohol from China, Japan, and Korea would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. The Commission has determined to exercise its authority to extend the review period by up to 90 days pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)(B). For further information concerning the conduct of these reviews 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, D, E, and F (19 CFR part 207).
Certain Noise Cancelling Headphones and Components Thereof; Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting a Joint Motion To Terminate the Investigation Based on a Settlement Agreement
Document Number: 2014-27472
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-11-20
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) issued by the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') granting a joint motion to terminate the investigation based on a settlement agreement.
Performance Review Board, Senior Executive Service (SES)
Document Number: 2014-27469
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-11-20
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, Public Law 95-454 (Section 405) requires that appointments of individual members to the Performance Review Board (PRB) be published in the Federal Register. The performance review function for the SES in NASA is being performed by the NASA PRB. The following individuals are serving on the Board:
Modernization of the Schools and Libraries “E-Rate” Program
Document Number: 2014-27462
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-11-20
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
On July 23, 2014, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) released a document which contained information collection requirements for the schools and libraries universal service mechanism (E-rate) which required approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) granted approval on October 27, 2014, under emergency processing for certain of the information collection requirements contained in the Report and Order as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).
Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority
Document Number: 2014-27461
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-11-20
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.
Information Collections Being Submitted for Review and Approval to the Office of Management and Budget
Document Number: 2014-27460
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-11-20
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.
Certain Integrated Circuits and Products Containing the Same; Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation in Its Entirety Based on a Settlement Agreement; Termination of the Investigation
Document Number: 2014-27458
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-11-20
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge's (``ALJ'') initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 17) terminating the investigation in its entirety based on a settlement agreement.
Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities; Announcement of Meeting
Document Number: 2014-27437
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-11-20
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities (CECANF), a Federal Advisory Committee established by the Protect Our Kids Act of 2012, will hold a meeting open to the public on Thursday, December 4, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Proposed Methodology for Connect America High-Cost Universal Service Support Recipients To Measure and Report Speed and Latency Performance to Fixed Locations
Document Number: 2014-27429
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-11-20
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
In this document, the Wireline Competition Bureau, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, and the Office of Engineering and Technology seek to further develop the record on how compliance with speed obligations should be determined for recipients of high-cost support that deploy broadband networks to serve fixed locations.
Notice of Agreements Filed
Document Number: 2014-27417
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-11-20
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request (3064-0084)
Document Number: 2014-27416
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-11-20
Agency: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
The FDIC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the renewal of an existing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). On September 8, 2014, (79 FR 53196), the FDIC requested comment for 60 days on a proposal to renew the following information collection: Account Based Disclosures in Connection with Federal Reserve Regulations E, CC, and DD. No comments were received. The FDIC hereby gives notice of its plan to submit to OMB a request to approve the renewal of this collection, and again invites comment on this renewal.
Requirements for Child-Resistant Packaging: Products Containing Specified Imidazolines Equivalent to 0.08 Milligrams or More; Extension of Stay of Enforcement
Document Number: 2014-27378
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-11-20
Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission, Agencies and Commissions
This document announces the Commission's decision to extend the conditional stay of enforcement of special packaging requirements for over-the-counter and prescription products containing the equivalent of 0.08 milligrams or more of a specified imidazoline (tetrahydrozoline, naphazoline, oxymetazoline, or xylometazoline) in a single package. Firms that meet the conditions of the stay have until June 10, 2015 to comply with the special packaging requirements.
Amendment of Statement of Organization and Functions; Restructuring of National Labor Relations Board's Field Organization
Document Number: 2014-27356
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-11-20
Agency: National Labor Relations Board, Agencies and Commissions
The National Labor Relations Board is closing its Jacksonville, Florida Resident Office because it has determined that closing the office and serving the area with agents working at other locations, will result in significant savings while continuing to effectively serve the area currently served by this office.
Forward Contracts With Embedded Volumetric Optionality
Document Number: 2014-27285
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-11-20
Agency: Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Agencies and Commissions, Securities and Exchange Commission
In accordance with section 712(d)(4) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the ``Dodd-Frank Act''), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the ``CFTC'') and the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC''), after consultation with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (``Board of Governors''), are jointly issuing the CFTC's proposed clarification of its interpretation concerning forward contracts with embedded volumetric optionality. The CFTC invites public comment on all aspects of its proposed interpretation.
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