Agencies and Commissions June 17, 2021 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

On November 13, 2020, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued for public comment a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for United Nuclear Corporation's (UNC) license amendment request. The public comment period closed on May 27, 2021. The NRC has decided to re-open the public comment period to allow more time for members of the public to develop and submit their comments. UNC is requesting authorization to amend its license (SUA-1475) to excavate approximately 1 million cubic yards (CY) of mine waste from the Northeast Church Rock Mine Site and dispose of it at the existing mill site in McKinley County, New Mexico. The NRC plans to hold a public meeting in the future to promote full understanding of the contemplated action and facilitate public comment.

This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of VIRGINIA (FEMA-4602-DR), dated 05/10/2021. Incident: Severe Winter Storms. Incident Period: 02/11/2021 through 02/13/2021.

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 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 collection(s). 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.

NASA hereby gives notice of its intent to grant an exclusive, co-exclusive or partially exclusive patent license to practice the inventions described and claimed in the patents and/or patent applications listed in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below.

The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry seeking comments on steps it could take to secure the nation's critical communications networks through its equipment authorization and competitive bidding programs. 2...................... OFFICE OF TITLE: Allowing Earlier ENGINEERING AND Equipment Marketing and TECHNOLOGY. Importation Opportunities (ET Docket No. 20-382). SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Report and Order that would adopt changes to the equipment authorization rules to allow expanded marketing and importation of radiofrequency devices prior to certification, with conditions. 3...................... PUBLIC SAFETY AND TITLE: Improving the HOMELAND SECURITY. Emergency Alert System (PS Docket No. 15-94) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (PS Docket No. 15- 91). SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to implement section 9201 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, which is intended to improve the way the public receives emergency alerts on their mobile phones, televisions, and radios. 4...................... ENFORCEMENT......... TITLE: Improving Robocall and Spoofing Input from Private Entities (EB Docket No. 20-374). SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Report and Order to implement Section 10(a) of the TRACED Act by adopting a streamlined process that will allow private entities to alert the FCC's Enforcement Bureau about suspected unlawful robocalls and spoofed caller ID. 5...................... WIRELINE COMPETITION TITLE: Promoting Telehealth for Low- Income Consumers (WC Docket No. 18-213). SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Second Report and Order that would provide guidance on the administration of the Connected Care Pilot Program and further instructions to program participants. 6...................... WIRELESS TITLE: Exploring Spectrum TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Options for Devices Used to Mark Fishing Equipment (WT Docket No. 21-230). SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would satisfy the Commission's statutory obligation in Section 8416 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 to initiate a rulemaking proceeding to explore whether to authorize devices that can be used to mark fishing equipment for use on Automatic Identification System (AIS) channels consistent with the core purpose of the AIS to prevent maritime accidents. 7...................... MEDIA............... TITLE: Improving Low Power FM Radio (MB Docket No. 19-193). SUMMARY: The Commission will consider an Order on Reconsideration of a proceeding to modernize the LPFM technical rules. 8...................... ENFORCEMENT......... TITLE: Enforcement Bureau Action. SUMMARY: The Commission will consider an enforcement action.