Agencies and Commissions October 2022 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Committee is proposing to add service(s) to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.

On September 20, 2022, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) received an application for an export license (XW030) from Perma- Fix Northwest Richland, Inc. (PFNW) seeking approval for a license to export of low-level radioactive waste to Nuklearna Elektrama Krsko d.o.o, in Slovenia. The NRC is providing notice of the opportunity to comment, request a hearing, and petition to intervene on PFNW's application.

The Commission will consider a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would ensure continued support for mobile carriers and extend the support phase down for incumbent fixed broadband providers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to enhance their networks' reliability and resiliency in the face of hurricanes and other natural disasters. 2.................. Wireless Tele- Title: Considering 12.7 GHz Communications and Band for Next-Generation Office of Engineering Wireless Services (GN & Technology. Docket No. 22-352). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Inquiry to seek information on the current use of the 12.7-13.25 GHz band, ways to encourage more efficient and intensive use of the band, and whether the band is suitable for mobile broadband or other expanded use. The Commission will also consider an Order to extend the temporary freeze on applications in the 12.7 GHz band. 3.................. Wireline Competition.. Title: Caller ID Authentication on Non-IP Networks (WC Docket No. 17- 97). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Inquiry launching a broad inquiry on caller ID authentication technology for non-Internet Protocol networks. 4.................. Public Safety & Title: Improving the Homeland Security. Security of the National Alert and Warning Systems (PS Docket No. 22-329); Amendment of Part 11 of the Commission's Rules Regarding the Emergency Alert System (PS Docket No. 15-94); Wireless Emergency Alerts (PS Docket No. 15-91). Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to strengthen the operational readiness of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts, including by reducing the vulnerability of these systems to cyberattacks. 5.................. Media................. Title: Restricted Adjudicatory Matter. Summary: The Commission will consider a restricted adjudicatory matter.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) is seeking public comment on its proposal to extend for an additional three years the current Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) clearance for information collection requirements contained in the FTC's Consumer Product Warranty Rule (Warranty Rule or Rule). The current clearance expires on February 28, 2023.

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 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 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.

The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), is issuing this notice to inform the public of the succession plan for the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) provided by the Director of FMCS. This notice supersedes all prior succession plans issued by the agency for officials performing the functions and duties of the Director of FMCS.

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeks comment through a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted on August 3, 2022, on amending its rules to enable non-geostationary (NGSO) fixed-satellite service (FSS) (space-to-Earth) operations in the 17.3- 17.8 GHz frequency band, and on what technical rules would be necessary and appropriate to prevent harmful interference between NGSO FSS operations and other authorized operations in the band.

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.

This notice provides the names of individuals who have been appointed to serve as members of the American Battle Monuments Commission Performance Review Board. The publication of these appointments is required under the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register, and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (``Commission'') has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 7) of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ''), finding respondent Top Golf Equipment Co. Limited (``Top Golf'') in default. The Commission requests written submissions from the parties, interested government agencies, and other interested persons on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding, under the schedule set forth below.

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), as part of a continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the following extensions of a currently approved collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

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.

The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Competitive Product List in the Mail Classification Schedule.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Video Processing Devices and Products Containing the Same, DN 3650; 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.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and OMB procedures, SBA is publishing this notice to allow all interested member of the public an additional 30 days to provide comments on the proposed collection of information.