Agencies and Commissions 2016 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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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.
Amendment of the Emergency Alert System; Independent Spanish Broadcasters Association, the Office of Communication of the United Church of Christ, Inc., and the Minority Media and Telecommunications Council, Petition for Immediate Relief
In this document, the Commission announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved, until Oct. 31, 2019, the information collection associated with the Commission's Order (Order) in ET Docket No. 04-296, FCC 16-32, adopted on March 23, 2016, and released on March 30, 2016, which, among other things, adopted new multilingual alerting reporting rules into its State Emergency Alert System (EAS) Plan reporting requirements. This document is consistent with the Order, which stated that the Commission would publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date of those rules.
Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to the Office of Management and Budget
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications 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 Office of Management and Budget (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
A Petition for Reconsideration (Petition) has been filed in the Commission's rulemaking proceeding by Nancy J. Eskenazi, on behalf of SES Americom, Inc. and New Skies Satellites B.V.
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
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 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 Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
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 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.
Restart of a Nuclear Power Plant Shut Down by a Seismic Event
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment draft regulatory guide (DG) DG-1337, ``Restart of a Nuclear Power Plant Shut Down by a Seismic Event.'' It represents proposed Revision 1 of Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.167. The guide describes methods acceptable to the NRC staff that can be used to demonstrate that a nuclear power plant is safe for restarting after a shutdown caused by a seismic event.
Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On March 31, 2016 and September 20, 2016, applicant made liquidating distributions to its shareholders, based on net asset value. Applicant's custodian is holding remaining assets of approximately $816,214 in cash and $105,662 in tax reclaims receivables to cover current and anticipated liabilities and expenses in connection with applicant's liquidation and dissolution as well as to cover any unexpected liabilities. Expenses of approximately $611,038 incurred in connection with the liquidation were paid by the applicant and the applicant's investment advisers. Filing Dates: The application was filed on April 20, 2016, and amended on September 21, 2016 and October 26, 2016. Applicant's Address: 375 Park Avenue, 32nd Floor, New York, New York 10152.
Office Name Change
The NCUA Board (``Board'') is issuing a final rule to rename its Office of Consumer Protection to provide additional clarity about the function and role of the office. The new name will be the Office of Consumer Financial Protection and Access.
Deletion of Items From Sunshine Act Meeting
The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order concerning an Application for Review filed by Wennes Communications Stations, Inc., and Decorah Broadcasting, Inc. regarding the grant of a construction permit for low-power FM station KCOD-LP. 2........... MEDIA........................... TITLE: Open Arms Community of El Paso, Application to Construct a New Noncommercial Educational FM Station at Horizon City, Texas; Christian Ministries of El Paso, Inc., Application to Construct a New Noncommercial Educational FM Station at Horizon City, Texas, NCE October 2007 Window, MX Group 431. SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order concerning a Petition for Reconsideration and Petition for Reinstatement Nunc Pro Tunc and Application for Review regarding applications for new NCE construction permits in NCE MX Group 431. 3........... GENERAL COUNSEL................. TITLE: In the Matter of John Anderson on Request for Inspection of Records (FOIA Control No. 2014-295). SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order concerning an Application for Review filed by Warren Havens, which appealed two decisions by the Enforcement Bureau denying four Freedom of Information Act requests. The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order concerning an Application for Review filed by John Anderson, which appealed a decision by the Enforcement Bureau addressing his Freedom of Information Act request.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request
The FTC is submitting the information collection requirements described below to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (``PRA''). The FTC is seeking public comments on proposed information requests to marketers of electronic cigarettes (``e-cigarettes''). The FTC proposes to issue compulsory process orders to up to 15 e-cigarette manufacturers, distributors, and marketers per year for information concerning, among other things, data on annual sales and marketing expenditures. The Commission intends to ask OMB for a three-year clearance to collect this information.
Notice of Open Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given of the following public hearing of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. Name: Dennis C. Shea, Chairman of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. The Commission is mandated by Congress to investigate, assess, and report to Congress annually on ``the national security implications of the economic relationship between the United States and the People's Republic of China.'' Pursuant to this mandate, the Commission will hold an official public release of the Commission's 2016 Annual Report to Congress on November 16, 2016.
Biweekly Notice; Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations; Correction
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is correcting a notice that was published in the Federal Register (FR) on October 25, 2016, regarding notice of issuance of amendments to facility operating licenses and combined licenses. This action is necessary to correct an administrative error.
Combined License Application for Turkey Point Nuclear Plant, Units 6 and 7
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, are issuing the final environmental impact statement (EIS), NUREG-2176, ``Environmental Impact Statement for Combined Licenses (COLs) for Turkey Point Nuclear Plant, Units 6 and 7,'' to support the environmental review for the combined license application Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) submitted an application for COLs to construct and operate two new nuclear power plants at its Turkey Point site near Homestead, Florida.
Market Risk Advisory Committee
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announces that on November 17, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC) will hold a public meeting at the CFTC's Washington, DC, headquarters. The meeting will be held in the Conference Center at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's headquarters in Washington, DC. At this meeting: (1) The CCP Risk Management Subcommittee (CRM) will present to the MRAC its final recommendations on how Central Counterparties (CCPs) can further enhance their efforts in preparing for the default of a significant clearing member as discussed at the April 2, 2015, November 2, 2015, and June 27, 2016 meetings of the MRAC; and (2) the MRAC will discuss the Bank of England's coordinated CCP default fire drill.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Practice by Former Members and Employees of the Commission
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 (``PRA''), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information and to allow 60 days for public comment. This notice announces the intent to renew the Information Collection Request (``ICR'') abstracted below, and describes the nature of the information collection and its expected costs and burden.
Product Change-Priority Mail and Parcel Select Negotiated Service Agreement
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.
Certain Access Control Systems and Components Thereof; Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Complainant's Motion To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 4) of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ''), granting complainant's motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation in the above-captioned investigation.
Information Collection; Reporting Purchases From Sources Outside the United States
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning reporting purchases from sources outside the United States.
North Carolina Disaster Number NC-00081
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of North Carolina (FEMA4285DR), dated 10/10/2016. Incident: Hurricane Matthew. Incident Period: 10/04/2016 and continuing. Effective Date: 10/24/2016. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 12/09/2016. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 07/10/2017.
Florida Disaster Number FL-00121
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Florida (FEMA-4283-DR), dated 10/17/ 2016. Incident: Hurricane Matthew. Incident Period: 10/03/2016 and continuing. Effective Date: 10/24/2016. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 12/16/2016. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 07/17/2017.
South Carolina Disaster Number SC-00040
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of South Carolina (FEMA-4286-DR), dated 10/14/2016. Incident: Hurricane Matthew. Incident Period: 10/04/2016 and continuing. Effective Date: 10/25/2016. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 12/13/2016. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 07/12/2017.
Georgia Disaster Number GA-00081
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Georgia (FEMA4284DR), dated 10/17/ 2016. Incident: Hurricane Matthew. Incident Period: 10/04/2016 through 10/15/2016.
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 High-Potency Sweeteners, Processes for Making Same, and Products Containing Same, DN 3180; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing under Sec. 210.8(b) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.8(b)).
Technological Modernization
The Federal Election Commission requests comment on proposed changes to its regulations to address contributions and expenditures that are made by electronic means, such as through internet-based payment processors or text messaging; to eliminate and update references to outdated technologies; and to address similar issues. The Commission has not made any final decisions about the issues and proposals presented in this rulemaking.
New Postal Products
The Commission is noticing recent Postal Service filings for the Commission's consideration concerning negotiated service agreements. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
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