Agencies and Commissions January 2017 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Government in the Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2017-02116
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-31
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Meetings; National Science Board
Document Number: 2017-02096
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-31
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Meetings
Document Number: 2017-02090
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-31
Agency: Federal Election Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2017-02079
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-31
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Human Factors Engineering
Document Number: 2017-02060
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-31
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a final revision to Section 18.0, ``Human Factors Engineering,'' of NUREG-0800, ``Standard Review Plan (SRP) for the Review of Safety Analysis Reports for Nuclear Power Plants: LWR Edition.''
Information Collection: Suspicious Activity Reporting Using the Protected Web Server (PWS)
Document Number: 2017-02054
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-31
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted a request for renewal of an existing collection of information to OMB for review. The information collection is entitled ``Suspicious Activity Reporting using the Protected Web Server (PWS).''
Information Collection: NRC Form 212, “Qualifications Investigation Professional, Technical, and Administrative Positions”
Document Number: 2017-02053
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-31
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted a request for renewal of an existing collection of information to OMB for review. The information collection is entitled, NRC Form 212, ``Qualifications Investigation Professional, Technical, and Administrative Positions.''
Western Nuclear Incorporated; Split Rock Wyoming Site
Document Number: 2017-02036
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-31
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has received a request from Western Nuclear Incorporated for amendment of Materials License No. SUA-56 to modify the Alternate Concentration Limit for nitrate at the Western Nuclear Incorporated site in Jeffery City, Wyoming. The amendment would increase the nitrate Alternate Concentration Limit at the Southwest Valley Point of Compliance from the current limit of 70.7 milligrams per liter to 500 milligrams per liter. The amendment would also revise the license to remove a specific well as the background well for the Alternate Concentration Limit and expand the proposed Long-term Care Boundary for the site.
Biweekly Notice; Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations
Document Number: 2017-02034
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-31
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Pursuant to section 189a. (2) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing this regular biweekly notice. The Act requires the Commission to publish notice of any amendments issued, or proposed to be issued, and grants the Commission the authority to issue and make immediately effective any amendment to an operating license or combined license, as applicable, upon a determination by the Commission that such amendment involves no significant hazards consideration, notwithstanding the pendency before the Commission of a request for a hearing from any person. This biweekly notice includes all notices of amendments issued, or proposed to be issued, from December 31, 2016, to January 17, 2017. The last biweekly notice was published on January 17, 2017.
Notice of Issuance of Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards 51
Document Number: 2017-02028
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-31
Agency: Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board, Agencies and Commissions
Terrestrial Use of the 2473-2495 MHz Band for Low-Power Mobile Broadband Networks; Amendments to Rules for the Ancillary Terrestrial Component of Mobile Satellite Service Systems
Document Number: 2017-02027
Type: Rule
Date: 2017-01-31
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) modifies its rules on the operation of an Ancillary Terrestrial Component (ATC) for Mobile-Satellite Service (MSS) systems operating in the 2483.5-2495 MHz band. This action modifies, inter alia, existing rules related to ``gating criteria'' for ATC in the 2483.5-2495 MHz band to enable licensees to seek authorization to deploy a terrestrial low-power system using licensed MSS spectrum. This document will serve the public interest by expanding terrestrial use of the 2483.5-2495 MHz frequency band and establishing a framework that will enable Globalstar, Inc. (Globalstar), the sole MSS licensee in the band, to utilize its 11.5 megahertz of spectrum to deploy a terrestrial low-power network.
Submission of Information Collections for OMB Review; Comment Request; Payment of Premiums; Termination Premium
Document Number: 2017-02018
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-31
Agency: Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is requesting that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) extend approval, under the Paperwork Reduction Act, of the collection of information for the termination premium under its regulation on Payment of Premiums (29 CFR part 4007) (OMB control number 1212-0064; expires February 28, 2017), without changes. This notice informs the public of PBGC's request and solicits public comment on the collection of information.
Dominion Virginia Power, North Anna Unit 3
Document Number: 2017-02017
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-31
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will convene an evidentiary session to receive testimony and exhibits in the uncontested portion of this proceeding regarding the application of Virginia Electric and Power Company, doing business as Dominion Virginia Power and Old Dominion Electric Power Company (Dominion) for a combined license (COL) to construct and operate an additional unit (Unit 3) at the North Anna site in Louisa County, Virginia. This mandatory hearing will concern safety and environmental matters relating to the requested COL.
Hearings of the Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure
Document Number: 2017-02015
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-31
Agency: Judicial Conference of the United States, Agencies and Commissions
The following public hearing on proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure has been canceled: Criminal Rules Hearing on February 24, 2017 in Washington, DC. The announcement for this meeting was previously published in 81 FR 52713.
Notice of Public Hearing and Business Meeting February 15 and March 15, 2017
Document Number: 2017-02011
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-31
Agency: Delaware River Basin Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive Patent License
Document Number: 2017-02007
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-31
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Agencies and Commissions
NASA hereby gives notice of its intent to grant an exclusive patent license in the United States to practice the invention described and claimed in U.S. Patent Number 7,867,589 entitled ``Hybrid Cryogenic Tank Construction and Method of Manufacture thereof;'' U.S. Patent Number 7,641,949 entitled ``Pressure Vessel with Improved Impact resistance and Method of making the same;'' U.S. Patent Number 8,561,829 entitled ``Composite Pressure Vessel including Crack Arresting Barrier;'' U.S. Patent Number 8,297,468 entitled ``Fuel Tank for Liquefied Natural Gas'' and U.S. Patent Number 6,953,129 entitled ``Pressure Vessel with Impact and Fire Resistant and Method of making same'' to Cimarron Composites, having its principal place of business in Huntsville, Alabama (USA). The fields of use may be limited to design and manufacturing of composite tanks and pressure vessels for aerospace and other commercial applications.
Certain Light-Emitting Diode Products and Components Thereof Commission Determination To Grant a Joint Motion To Terminate the Investigation on the Basis of a Settlement and License Agreement; Termination of the Investigation in Its Entirety
Document Number: 2017-02002
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-31
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to grant a joint motion to terminate the investigation on the basis of a settlement and license agreement filed by complainant Cree, Inc. of Durham, North Carolina (``Cree'') and respondents Feit Electric Company, Inc. of Pico Rivera, California and Feit Electric Company, Inc. of Xiamen, China (collectively, ``Feit''). The investigation is terminated in its entirety.
Causeway ETMF Trust, et al.; Notice of Application
Document Number: 2017-01998
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-31
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: 2017-01985
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-31
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
The 2017 Adjustment of the Penalty for Violation of Notice Posting Requirements
Document Number: 2017-01277
Type: Rule
Date: 2017-01-31
Agency: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, which further amended the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, this final rule adjusts for inflation the civil monetary penalty for violation of the notice-posting requirements in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act.
List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: Holtec International HI-STORM UMAX Canister Storage System; Certificate of Compliance No. 1040, Amendment No. 2
Document Number: 2017-01178
Type: Rule
Date: 2017-01-31
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is confirming the effective date of January 9, 2017, for the direct final rule that was published in the Federal Register on October 25, 2016. The direct final rule amended the NRC's spent fuel storage regulations by revising the ``List of approved spent fuel storage casks'' to include Amendment No. 2 to Certificate of Compliance (CoC) No. 1040 for the Holtec International HI-STORM UMAX Canister Storage System.
Adjustment of Civil Penalties
Document Number: 2017-01074
Type: Rule
Date: 2017-01-31
Agency: Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation is required to amend its regulations annually to adjust the penalties provided for in sections 4071 and 4302 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. This action is being taken in accordance with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 and Office of Management and Budget memorandum M-17-11. The regulations being amended are those on Penalties for Failure to Provide Certain Notices or Other Material Information and Penalties for Failure to Provide Certain Multiemployer Plan Notices.
Rules of Practice and Procedure; Adjusting Civil Money Penalties for Inflation
Document Number: 2017-01065
Type: Rule
Date: 2017-01-31
Agency: Farm Credit Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This regulation implements inflation adjustments to civil money penalties (CMPs) that the Farm Credit Administration (FCA) may impose or enforce pursuant to the Farm Credit Act of 1971, as amended (Farm Credit Act), and pursuant to the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended by the National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994 (Reform Act), and further amended by the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (Biggert-Waters Act).
Government in the Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2017-01970
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-27
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Government in the Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2017-01969
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-27
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Meetings
Document Number: 2017-01924
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-27
Agency: Federal Election Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Section 512 Study: Extension of Comment Period
Document Number: 2017-01888
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-27
Agency: Library of Congress, Agencies and Commissions
The United States Copyright Office is extending the deadlines for the submission of written comments and empirical research studies in response to its November 8, 2016 request for additional comments (``Second Notice'') regarding the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (``DMCA'') safe harbor provisions contained in 17 U.S.C. 512.
Meeting of the Technical Guidelines Development Committee
Document Number: 2017-01884
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-27
Agency: Election Assistance Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission announces that the Technical Guidelines Development Committee (TGDC) will meet in open session on Monday, February 13, 2017 and Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at the U.S. Access Board in Washington, DC.
Program-Specific Guidance About Self-Shielded Irradiators
Document Number: 2017-01880
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-27
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is revising its licensing guidance for materials licenses for self-shielded irradiators. The NRC is requesting public comment on draft NUREG-1556, Volume 5, Revision 1, ``Consolidated Guidance About Materials Licenses: Program-Specific Guidance About Self-Shielded Irradiators.'' The document has been updated from the original version to include information on safety culture, security of radioactive materials, protection of sensitive information, and changes in regulatory policies and practices. This document is intended for use by applicants, licensees, and the NRC staff.
Information Collection Request; Submission for OMB Review
Document Number: 2017-01876
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-27
Agency: Peace Corps, Agencies and Commissions
The Peace Corps will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The purpose of this notice is to allow 30 days for public comment in the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest
Document Number: 2017-01858
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-27
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Graphics Systems, Components Thereof, and Consumer Products Containing the Same, DN 3194. The Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2017-01857
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-27
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The information collection requirements described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The FTC seeks public comments on its proposal to extend, for three years, the current PRA clearance for information collection requirements contained in its Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures Rule. That clearance expires on April 30, 2017.
Certain Electronic Devices, Including Mobile Phones, Tablet Computers, and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation
Document Number: 2017-01854
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-27
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on December 22, 2016, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Nokia Technologies Oy of Espoo, Finland. Supplements to the complaint were filed on January 3 and 4, 2017. 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 electronic devices, including mobile phones, tablet computers, and components thereof by reason of infringement of U.S. Patent No. 7,415,247 (``the '247 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 9,270,301 (``the '301 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 6,393,260 (``the '260 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 8,036,619 (``the '619 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 6,826,391 (``the '391 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 6,480,700 (``the '700 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 9,473,602 (``the '602 patent''); and U.S. Patent No. 7,653,366 (``the '366 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 a cease and desist order.
Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company
Document Number: 2017-01850
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-27
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities; Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Panel Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2017-01849
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-27
Agency: National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities, Agencies and Commissions
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice is hereby given that the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities will hold a meeting of the Arts and Artifacts Domestic Indemnity Panel.
Proposal Review Panel for Environmental Biology; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 2017-01846
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-27
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
Certain Air Mattress Systems, Components Thereof, and Methods of Using the Same Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Initial Determination; Schedule for Filing Written Submissions on the Issues Under Review and on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding
Document Number: 2017-01838
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-27
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (``the Commission'') has determined to review in part the final initial determination (``ID'') issued by the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') finding no violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (``section 337''), in the above- referenced investigation on November 18, 2016.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2017-01836
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-27
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2017-01828
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-27
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2017-01827
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-01-27
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
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