Agencies and Commissions September 2022 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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New Postal Products
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.
Certain Pillows and Seat Cushions, Components Thereof, and Packaging Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on August 5, 2022, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Purple Innovation, LLC of Lehi, Utah. Supplements to the complaint were filed on August 9, 2022 and August 22, 2022. The complaint, as supplemented, 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 pillows and seat cushions, components thereof, and packaging thereof by reason of the infringement of: (1) certain claims of U.S. Design Patent No. D909,092 (``the '092 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 10,772,445 (``the '445 patent''); and U.S. Patent No. 10,863,837 (``the '837 patent''); (2) U.S. Trademark Registration No. 5,661,556 (``the '556 mark'') and U.S. Trademark Registration No. 6,551,053 (``the '053 mark'') and that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complaint further alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, or in the sale of certain pillows and seat cushions, components thereof, and packaging thereof by reason of trade dress infringement, the threat or effect of which is to destroy or substantially injure an industry in the United States. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited and a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure; Meeting of the Judicial Conference
The Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure will hold a meeting in a hybrid format with remote attendance options on January 4, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The meeting is open to the public for observation but not participation. An agenda and supporting materials will be posted at least 7 days in advance of the meeting at: https:// www.uscourts.gov/rules-policies/records-and-archives-rules-co mmittees/ agenda-books.
Information Collection: NRC Form 361, Reactor Plant Event Notification Worksheet; NRC Form 361A, Fuel Cycle and Materials Event Notification Worksheet; NRC Form 361N, Non-Power Reactor Event Notification Worksheet
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted a request for renewal of an existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The information collection is entitled, ``NRC Form 361, Reactor Plant Event Notification Worksheet; NRC Form 361A, Fuel Cycle and Materials Event Notification Worksheet; NRC Form 361N, Non-Power Reactor Event Notification Worksheet.''
Service Standard Changes
The Commission is acknowledging a recently filed Postal Service request for an advisory opinion regarding planned changes to the Critical Entry Time (CET) changes for certain Periodicals. This document invites public comments on the request and addresses several related procedural steps.
Harmonization of Transportation Safety Requirements With IAEA Standards
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), in consultation with the U.S. Department of Transportation, is proposing to amend its regulations for the packaging and transportation of radioactive material. The NRC has historically revised its transportation safety regulations to ensure harmonization with the International Atomic Energy Agency standards. These changes are necessary to maintain a consistent regulatory framework with the U.S. Department of Transportation for the domestic packaging and transportation of radioactive material and to ensure general accord with International Atomic Energy Agency standards. Concurrently, the NRC is issuing for public comment Draft Regulatory Guide DG-7011, which would become Revision 3 to Regulatory Guide 7.9, ``Standard Format and Content of Part 71 Applications for Approval of Packages for Radioactive Material.''
Certain Silicon Photovoltaic Cells and Modules with Nanostructures, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest
Notice is hereby given that on September 1, 2022, the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') issued an Initial Determination on Violation of the Tariff Act of 1930. The ALJ also issued a Recommended Determination on remedy and bonding should a violation be found in the above-captioned investigation. The Commission is soliciting submissions on public interest issues raised by the recommended relief should the Commission find a violation. This notice is soliciting comments from the public only.
Federal Travel Regulation; Common Carrier Transportation
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is amending the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) by adding definitions to the Glossary of Terms; adopting recommendations from agencies and the Senior Travel Official Council to simplify the FTR; consolidating duplicative regulations pertaining to the use of common carrier transportation accommodations; introducing premium economy airline accommodations as a class of service and creating management controls related to the use thereof; removing an outdated exception to use of a Contract City Pair fare; sequencing common carrier regulations in a more logical order; and making miscellaneous editorial corrections.
Name of Information Collection: Financial Assistance Awards/Grants and Cooperative Agreements
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections.
Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in the State of Arizona
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in the State of Arizona (FEMA-4668-DR), dated 09/02/2022. Incident: Severe Storms. Incident Period: 07/17/2022 through 07/18/2022.
Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in the State of Arizona
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in the State of Arizona, (FEMA-4668-DR), dated 09/02/2022. Incident: Severe Storms. Incident Period: 07/17/2022 through 07/18/2022.
Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for the State of New Mexico
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of New Mexico (FEMA-4652-DR), dated 05/04/ 2022. Incident: Wildfires, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Mudflows, and Debris Flows directly related to the Wildfires. Incident Period: 04/05/2022 through 07/23/2022.
Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Kentucky
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Kentucky (FEMA-4663-DR), dated 07/29/2022. Incident: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides. Incident Period: 07/26/2022 through 08/11/2022.
Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for the State of Kentucky
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Kentucky (FEMA-4663-DR), dated 07/30/ 2022. Incident: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides. Incident Period: 07/26/2022 through 08/11/2022.
Application for Final Commitment for a Long-Term Loan or Financial Guarantee in Excess of $100 million: AP089437XX
This Notice is to inform the public the Export-Import Bank of the United States (``EXIM'') has received an application for final commitments for aggregated long-term loans or financial guarantees in excess of $100 million. Comments received within the comment period specified below will be presented to the EXIM Board of Directors prior to final action on these Transactions.
Procedures for Disclosure of Records Under the Freedom of Information Act
The Corporation for National and Community Service (operating as AmeriCorps) is finalizing updates to its regulations for processing requests for records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to reflect changes made in the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 and to make the regulations more user friendly through plain language.
Notice of Availability and Request for Comment: Revision to the Voluntary Standard for Infant Walkers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's (Commission or CPSC) mandatory rule, Safety Standard for Infant Walkers, incorporates by reference ASTM F977-12, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Walkers. The Commission has received notice of a revision to this incorporated voluntary standard. CPSC seeks comment on whether the revision improves the safety of the consumer products covered by the standard.
Ownership and Control and Contractual Assistance Requirements for the 8(a) Business Development Program
This proposed rule would make several changes to the ownership and control requirements for the 8(a) Business Development (BD) program, including recognizing a process for allowing a change of ownership for a former Participant that is still performing one or more 8(a) contracts and permitting an individual to own an applicant or Participant where the individual can demonstrate that financial obligations have been settled and discharged by the Federal Government. The rule also proposes to make several changes relating to 8(a) contracts, including clarifying that a contracting officer cannot limit an 8(a) competition to Participants having more than one certification and clarifying the rules pertaining to issuing sole source 8(a) orders under an 8(a) multiple award contract. The proposed rule would also make several other revisions to incorporate changes to SBA's other government contracting programs, including changes to implement a statutory amendment from the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, include blanket purchase agreements in the list of contracting vehicles that are covered by the definitions of consolidation and bundling, and more clearly specify the requirements relating to waivers of the nonmanufacturer rule.
Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for the State of Oklahoma
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Oklahoma (FEMA-4657-DR), dated 06/29/ 2022. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Incident Period: 05/02/2022 through 05/08/2022.
Request for Information on Federal Video and Image Analytics Research and Development Action Plan
On July 14, 2022, the NITRD NCO and NSF, as part of the NITRD Video and Image Analytics Team, published in the Federal Register a document entitled ``Request for Information on Federal Video and Image Analytics Research and Development Action Plan''. Through this RFI, the NITRD NCO seeks input from all interested parties on updating the 2020 Federal Video and Image Analytics (VIA) Research and Development (R&D) Action Plan (VIA R&D Action Plan), Research and Development Opportunities in Video and Image Analytics. The public input provided in response to this RFI will assist the NITRD VIA Team in updating the VIA R&D Action Plan. To allow prospective commenters additional time to adequately consider and respond to the RFI, the NITRD NCO and NSF have determined that an extension of the comment period until September 16, 2022, is appropriate.
Federal Advisory Committee Act; Disability Advisory Committee; Charter Renewal
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) hereby announces that the charter of the Disability Advisory Committee (hereinafter Committee) will be renewed for a two- year period pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and following consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration.
Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (``Privacy Act''), this document announces a new computer matching program the Federal Communications Commission (``FCC'' or ``Commission'' or ``Agency'') and the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) will conduct with the Mississippi Department of Human Services. The purpose of this matching program is to verify the eligibility of applicants to and subscribers of Lifeline, and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), both of which are administered by USAC under the direction of the FCC. More information about these programs is provided in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (``Privacy Act''), this document announces a new computer matching program the Federal Communications Commission (``FCC'' or ``Commission'' or ``Agency'') and the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) will conduct with the Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology. The purpose of this matching program is to verify the eligibility of applicants to and subscribers of Lifeline, and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), both of which are administered by USAC under the direction of the FCC. More information about these programs is provided in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program.
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (``Privacy Act''), this document announces a new computer matching program the Federal Communications Commission (``FCC'' or ``Commission'' or ``Agency'') and the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) will conduct with the Utah Department of Workforce Services. The purpose of this matching program is to verify the eligibility of applicants to and subscribers of Lifeline, and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), both of which are administered by USAC under the direction of the FCC. More information about these programs is provided in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC, Palisades Nuclear Plant, Post-Shutdown Decommissioning Activities Report; Correction
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is correcting a notice that was published in the Federal Register (FR) on August 26, 2022, regarding the post-shutdown decommissioning activities report (PSDAR) for the Palisades Nuclear Plant (Palisades). This notice provided receipt of the Palisades PSDAR and made it available for public comment, including the details of a public meeting in the vicinity of the Palisades site to discuss and collect comments on the PSDAR. This action is necessary to correct the time zone listed in association with the public meeting. The original notice lists the Palisades PSDAR public meeting time as 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. central time (CT), but the meeting will take place from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. eastern time (ET), which is the local time zone for the Palisades site.
Procurement List; Additions
This action adds service(s) to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.
Procurement List; Proposed Deletions
The Committee is proposing to delete product(s) and service(s) from the Procurement List that were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.
Notice of Issuance of TR 21, Omnibus Technical Release Amendments 2022: Conforming Amendments
Notice is hereby given that the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) has issued Technical Release (TR) 21, Omnibus Technical Release Amendments 2022: Conforming Amendments.
Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel; Meeting
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration announces a forthcoming meeting of the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP).
Steel Nails From Thailand; Termination of Investigation
On August 22, 2022, the Department of Commerce published notice in the Federal Register of a negative final determination of subsidies in connection with the subject investigation concerning Thailand (87 FR 51343). Accordingly, the countervailing duty investigation concerning steel nails from Thailand (Investigation No. 701-TA-676 (Final)) is terminated.
Product Change-Priority Mail 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.
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