Agencies and Commissions 2021 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Changing Position Title of Judgment Officer to Administrative Judge
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission or CFTC) is adopting technical amendments to its Rules Relating to Reparations to change the position title of the Judgment Officer to Administrative Judge and to incorporate gender neutral language, where applicable.
Open Commission Meeting Thursday, November 18, 2021
The Commission will consider a Second Report and Order that would require covered text providers to support text messaging to 988 by routing certain text messages sent to 988 to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline by July 16, 2022. 2...................... WIRELESS TELE- Title: Enhanced COMMUNICATIONS. Competition Incentive Program for Wireless Radio Services (WT Docket No. 19-38). Summary: The Commission will consider a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing an Enhanced Competition Incentive Program (ECIP) and other rule changes intended to promote competition, access to spectrum by small carriers and Tribal Nations, and expanded rural wireless coverage. 3...................... MEDIA............... Title: Updating FM Radio Directional Antenna Verification (MB Docket No. 21-422). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to allow applicants proposing directional FM antennas the option of verifying the directional antenna pattern through computer modeling. 4...................... INTERNATIONAL....... Title: Kin[eacute]is Low- Earth Orbit Satellites Market Access (IBFS File No. SAT-PDR-20191011- 00113). Summary: The Commission will consider an Order and Declaratory Ruling on Kin[eacute]is' petition to access the U.S. market using a low- earth orbit satellite system to provide connectivity for Internet of Things devices, as well as enhancements to maritime domain awareness through monitoring of maritime communications.
Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority
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 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.
Extending the Duration of the AP1000 Design Certification
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is confirming the effective date of December 6, 2021, for the direct final rule that was published in the Federal Register on September 22, 2021. This direct final rule amends the NRC's regulations to update the design to reflect changes provided by Westinghouse Electric Company LLC and to extend the duration of the AP1000 design certification for an additional 5 years.
Certain Electronic Devices, Including Streaming Players, Televisions, Set Top Boxes, Remote Controllers, and Components Thereof; Notice of a Final Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337, Denying a Motion To Reopen the Record, and Issuing a Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Order; Termination of the Investigation
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (``Commission'') has determined that respondent Roku Inc. has violated Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, by importing, selling for importation, or selling in the United States after importation certain electronic devices, including streaming players, televisions, set top boxes, remote controllers, and components thereof, that infringe one or more claims of complainant's U.S. Patent No. 10,593,196 (``the '196 patent''). The Commission has determined that the appropriate remedies are a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order against the respondent. The Commission has also determined to set a bond in the amount of zero (0) percent (i.e., no bond) of the entered value of the excluded products imported during the period of Presidential review. This investigation is hereby terminated.
Certain IP Camera Systems Including Video Doorbells and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation in Its Entirety Due to the Invalidity of the Asserted Patents and on Review To Affirm; Termination of Investigation
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (``Commission'') has determined to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 16) of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ''), terminating the investigation in its entirety due to the invalidity of the asserted patents, and on review to affirm the ID. This investigation is hereby terminated.
Meeting of the Regional Energy Resource Council
The TVA Regional Energy Resource Council (RERC) will hold a meeting on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, regarding regional energy related issues in the Tennessee Valley.
Name of Information Collection: NASA Virtual Guest Watch Party Registration
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 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 proposed and/or continuing information collections.
Extension of Expiration Dates for Three Body System Listings
We are extending the expiration dates of the following body systems in the Listing of Impairments (listings) in our regulations: Respiratory Disorders, Genitourinary Disorders, and Mental Disorders. We are making no other revisions to these body systems in this final rule. This extension ensures that we will continue to have the criteria we need to evaluate impairments in the affected body systems at step three of the sequential evaluation processes for initial claims and continuing disability reviews.
Records Schedules; Availability and Request for Comments
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) publishes notice of certain Federal agency requests for records disposition authority (records schedules). We publish notice in the Federal Register and on regulations.gov for records schedules in which agencies propose to dispose of records they no longer need to conduct agency business. We invite public comments on such records schedules.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Farm Credit Administration (FCA or Agency) is proposing to establish a new system of records. The Health and Safety in the Workplace Records System will collect and maintain information used for ensuring workplace health and safety in response to a public health emergency, such as a pandemic or epidemic.
Copyright Claims Board: Initiation of Proceedings and Related Procedures
The U.S. Copyright Office is further extending the deadline for the submission of written comments in response to its September 29, 2021, notice of proposed rulemaking regarding initiating proceedings before the Copyright Claims Board.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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 the agency's shared enforcement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) of the information collection requirements in subpart N of the CFPB's Regulation V (Rule). That clearance expires on February 28, 2022.
Informal Working Group-1, Informal Working Group-2, Informal Working Group-3, and Informal Working Group-4 of the World Radiocommunication Conference Advisory Committee Schedule Their Meetings
This notice advises interested persons that Informal Working Group 1 (IWG-1), Informal Working Group 2 (IWG-2,) Informal Working Group 3 (IWG-3, and Informal Working Group 4 (IWG-4) of the 2023 World Radiocommunication Conference Advisory Committee (WRC-23 Advisory Committee) have scheduled meetings as set forth below. The meetings are open to the public.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Final Collection; Comment Request
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), as a part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to comment on the proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Multi-Buyer Policy: Reasonable Spread of Risk (RSOR) Exclusions Worksheet will be used by external customers, current policyholders and portfolio managers to determine eligibility of Export-Import Bank support under the RSOR Policy. Program changes that were made in 2017 have resulted in revitalized demand of the RSOR product in the marketplace. This form will be available on EXIM's website and will standardize the collection of required information into a user friendly format that can be submitted electronically via email or as an attachment to an EXIM Online application.
Termination of Nonmanufacturer Rule Class Waiver
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is considering terminating a class waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) for irradiation apparatus manufacturing, computerized axial tomography (CT/ CAT) scanners manufacturing; CT/CAT (computerized axial tomography) scanners manufacturing; fluoroscopes manufacturing; fluoroscopic X-ray apparatus and tubes manufacturing; generators, X-ray, manufacturing; irradiation equipment manufacturing; X-ray generators manufacturing; and X-ray irradiation equipment manufacturing under manufacturing categorized under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334517 and Product Service Code (PSC) 6525.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to comment on the proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. EXIM's borrowers, financial institution policy holders and guaranteed lenders provide this form to U.S. exporters, who certify to the eligibility of their exports for EXIM support. For direct loans and loan guarantees, the completed form is required to be submitted at time of disbursement and held by either the guaranteed lender or EXIM. For MT insurance, the completed forms are held by the financial institution, only to be submitted to EXIM in the event of a claim filing. EXIM uses the referenced form to obtain information from exporters regarding the export transaction and content sourcing. These details are necessary to determine the value and legitimacy of EXIM financing support and claims submitted. It also provides the financial institutions a check on the export transaction's eligibility at the time it is fulfilling a financing request.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to comment on the proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. EXIM's borrowers, financial institution policy holders and guaranteed lenders provide this form to U.S. exporters, who certify to the eligibility of their exports for EXIM support. For direct loans and loan guarantees, the completed form is required to be submitted at time of disbursement and held by either the guaranteed lender or EXIM. For MT insurance, the completed forms are held by the financial institution, only to be submitted to EXIM in the event of a claim filing. EXIM uses the referenced form to obtain information from exporters regarding the export transaction and content sourcing. These details are necessary to determine the value and legitimacy of EXIM financing support and claims submitted. It also provides the financial institutions a check on the export transaction's eligibility at the time it is fulfilling a financing request.
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority; Irradiated Nuclear Fuel Processing Plant; Western New York Nuclear Service Center
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an amendment to Facility Provisional Operating License No. CSF-1, issued to New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), the licensee, for the provisional operation of the Irradiated Nuclear Fuel Processing Plant located at the Western New York Nuclear Service Center (WNYNSC), in Cattaraugus and Erie Counties, New York. The provisional operating license was amended to update the Radiation Protection Program for the Retained Premises of the Licensed Area for ``modernization'' and as requested by the licensee, to clarify the licensee's health and safety responsibilities as the sole licensee.
New Postal Product
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission's consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Arts Advisory Panel Meetings
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given that 17 meetings of the Arts Advisory Panel to the National Council on the Arts will be held by teleconference or videoconference.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is proposing a new system of records notice (SORN). EXIM is proposing EXIM 21-02 Reasonable Accommodation Records. This new SORN will include the authorities for maintenance of the system, the purposes of the system, the categories of individuals covered by the system, the record source categories, and the records contained in the system, to include records of requests for accommodation based on physical and mental disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances.
Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, 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. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the FCC seeks specific comment on how it can further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority
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 FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid 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 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.
Delegations of Authority
This document provides the public notice of the delegations of authority for activities related to loans guaranteed under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) by the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to the Associate Administrator for the Office of Capital Access (AA/OCA) and the redelegation of certain authority related to PPP loan activities to the Director of the Office of Financial Program Operations (OFPO) in the OCA, certain employees of OFPO, and an OCA Committee. In addition, this document provides the public notice of the delegations of authority for certain activities related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) and EIDL Advances by the Administrator to the AA/OCA.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board or Board) is proposing to establish a new system of records titled, ``USAB.001Reasonable Accommodation Records.'' This system of records covers records related to the administration, adjudication, and implementation of reasonable accommodation requests by agency employees and applicants for employment. The Office of Management and Budget has approved publication of this Notice after expedited review.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is proposing changes to one system of records notice (SORN). PBGC is proposing to amend PBGC 21Reasonable Accommodation Records. The amendment will expand the authorities for maintenance of the system, the purposes of the system, the categories of individuals covered by the system, the record source categories, and the records contained in the system, to include records of requests for accommodation based on sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the FDIC is establishing FDIC-036 Ensuring Workplace Health and Safety in Response to a Public Health Emergency. This system of records maintains information collected in response to a public health emergency, such as a pandemic or epidemic, from FDIC personnel (including political appointees, onboarding employees, employees, detailees, contractors, consultants, interns, and volunteers), and visitors to FDIC facilities.
Commercial Space Investigations
For transparency of the agency's commercial space safety investigative authority, the NTSB is proposing adding Subpart F for Commercial Space Investigations to supplement its Investigation Procedures. By codifying its investigative role in commercial space transportation, the NTSB anticipates that Subpart F will enhance transportation safety by enabling the agency to carry out its statutory mission of conducting safety investigations, identifying necessary corrective actions, and preventing future space transportation accidents and incidents.
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