Agencies and Commissions October 25, 2017 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 2017-23274
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-10-25
Agency: National Transportation Safety Board, Agencies and Commissions
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: 2017-23194
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-10-25
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for the State of Texas
Document Number: 2017-23183
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-10-25
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Texas (FEMA-4332-DR), dated 08/25/2017. Incident: Hurricane Harvey. Incident Period: 08/23/2017 through 09/15/2017.
Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Georgia
Document Number: 2017-23181
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-10-25
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Georgia (FEMA-4338-DR), dated 09/28/2017. Incident: Hurricane Irma. Incident Period: 09/07/2017 through 09/20/2017.
Information Collection: Licensing Requirements for the Independent Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel, High-Level Radioactive Waste and Reactor-Related Greater Than Class C Waste; Correction
Document Number: 2017-23174
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-10-25
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is correcting a notice that was published in the Federal Register (FR) on October 13, 2017 regarding submission of the renewal of an existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The information collection is entitled, ``Licensing Requirements for the Independent Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel, High-Level Radioactive Waste and Reactor-Related Greater than Class C Waste.'' This action is necessary to correct the burden hours.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of Board Approval Under Delegated Authority and Submission to OMB
Document Number: 2017-23150
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-10-25
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) is adopting a proposal to extend for three years, with revision, the Application for Employment with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FR 28; OMB No. 7100-0181). The revisions are applicable as of October 31, 2017.
Petition for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding
Document Number: 2017-23146
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2017-10-25
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
A Petition for Reconsideration (Petition) has been filed in the Commission's rulemaking proceeding by the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Advisory Council.
Social Security Ruling 16-3p Titles II And XVI: Evaluation Of Symptoms In Disability Claims
Document Number: 2017-23143
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-10-25
Agency: Social Security Administration, Agencies and Commissions
We are republishing SSR 16-3p, a ruling that rescinded and superseded SSR 96-7p, with a revision detailing how we apply the SSR as it relates to the applicable date. We changed our terminology from ``effective date'' to ``applicable date'' based on guidance from the Office of the Federal Register. We also updated citations to reflect the revised regulations that became effective on March 27, 2017. This Ruling is otherwise unchanged, and provides guidance about how we evaluate statements regarding the intensity, persistence, and limiting effects of symptoms in disability claims under Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act (Act) and blindness claims under Title XVI of the Act.
Certain Reusable Diapers, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Institution of Investigation
Document Number: 2017-23106
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-10-25
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on September 19, 2017, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Cotton Babies, Inc. of Fenton, Missouri. A supplement to the Complaint was filed on October 2, 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 reusable diapers, components thereof, and products containing the same by reason of infringement of U.S. Trademark Registration No. 4,120,270 (``the '270 trademark'') and certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,518,007 (``the '007 patent''). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
Certain Magnetic Data Storage Tapes and Cartridges Containing the Same (II); Institution of Investigation
Document Number: 2017-23105
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-10-25
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on September 19, 2017, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of FUJIFILM Corporation of Japan and FUJIFILM Recording Media U.S.A., Inc. of Bedford, Massachusetts. A supplement to the complaint was filed on October 6, 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 magnetic data storage tapes and cartridges containing the same by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 6,630,256 (``the '256 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 6,835,451 (``the '451 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 7,011,899 (``the '899 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 6,462,905 (``the '905 patent''); and U.S. Patent No. 6,783,094 (``the '094 patent''). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
Certain Electrochemical Glucose Monitoring Systems and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation
Document Number: 2017-23104
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-10-25
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on September 18, 2017, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Dexcom, Inc. of San Diego, California. 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 electrochemical glucose monitoring systems and components thereof by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,724,045 (``the '045 patent'') and U.S. Patent No. 9,750,460 (``the '460 patent''). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order.
Certain Circular Welded Wipe and Wube (CWP) From Brazil, India, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews
Document Number: 2017-23099
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-10-25
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of expedited reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act'') to determine whether revocation of the countervailing duty order on welded carbon steel pipe and tube from Turkey and the antidumping duty orders on certain circular welded pipe and tube from Brazil, India, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
Notice of Agreements Filed
Document Number: 2017-23097
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-10-25
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Rules Regarding Availability of Information
Document Number: 2017-23095
Type: Rule
Date: 2017-10-25
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
The Board is finalizing its interim final rule amending its regulations for processing requests under the Freedom of Information Act (``FOIA'') pursuant to the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 (the ``Act''). The amendments clarify and update procedures for requesting information from the Board, extend the deadline for administrative appeals, and add information on dispute resolution services. The interim final rule became effective on December 27, 2016. This rulemaking finalizes the interim rule with minor edits.
Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to the Office of Management and Budget
Document Number: 2017-23089
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-10-25
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, 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 Commission 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.
Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to the Office of Management and Budget
Document Number: 2017-23088
Type: Notice
Date: 2017-10-25
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, 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 Commission 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.
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