Office of the Secretary 2009 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Inflation Adjustments to Liability Limits Governed by the Montreal Convention Effective December 30, 2009
The Department is publishing guidance to U.S. and certain foreign air carriers on inflation adjustments to liability limits of air carriers and foreign air carriers under the Montreal Convention.
Homeowners Assistance Program-Application Processing
On September 30, 2009, DoD published an interim final rule implementing the Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP), with an effective date of September 30, 2009 (74 FR 50109-50115). This notice is being published to invite additional public comment on the interim final rule. Any timely public comments received will be considered and any changes to the final rule will be published in the Federal Register. The public comment period is being extended for 60 days.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Security Service (DSS) announces a new public information collection and seeks public comments on the provision thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden hours of the information to be collected; and (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Extension of a Previously Approved Information Collection
The Department of Transportation (DOT) invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The collection involves the Supplemental Discretionary Grants for a National Surface Transportation System. The information to be collected will be used to and/or is necessary in order to receive and evaluate applications for grant funds pursuant to Title XII of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Title XII established a new program for OST to provide Supplemental Discretionary Grants for a National Surface Transportation System. OST is referring to these grants as Grants for Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery, or ``TIGER'' Discretionary Grants. The purposes of the TIGER Discretionary Grants program include promoting economic recovery and supporting projects that have a significant impact on the Nation, a metropolitan area or a region. A 60-day Federal Register notice was published on August 21, 2009 (FR Vol. 74, No. 161). Since the release of the initial May 18, 2009, interim Federal Register notice, a total of 145 comments were received to the Docket (DOT-OST-2009-0115) and reviewed by the Department. Many of the comments received were letters supporting applications submitted for TIGER Discretionary Grant funding. These letters of support were submitted by members of Congress and members of the public. In addition, comments were submitted by members of the public requesting changes to the program selection criteria. These comments were considered and changes were made to the selection criteria in a June 17, 2009, Federal Register notice (FR Vol. 74, No. 115). None of the comments submitted to the Docket since the initial May 18, 2009, Federal Register notice were related to the proposed approval to renew the information collection.
Office of the Secretary of Defense and Joint Staff Privacy Program
On October 30, 2009 (74 FR 56114), the Department of Defense published a final rule revising 32 CFR part 311 to update Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Joint Staff (JS) policy, assign responsibilities, and prescribe procedures for the effective administration of the Privacy Act (PA) Program in OSD and JS. In the published rule, the section on procedures for exemptions was inadvertently dropped. This rule amendment is being published to add this section back to 32 CFR part 311.
Implementation of OMB Guidance on Drug-Free Workplace Requirements
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or the Department) is removing its regulation implementing the Governmentwide common rule on drug-free workplace requirements for financial assistance, and issuing a new regulation to adopt Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance. This regulatory action implements the OMB's initiative to streamline and consolidate into one title of the CFR all Federal regulations on drug-free workplace requirements for financial assistance. These changes constitute an administrative simplification that would make no substantive change in HHS policy or procedures for drug-free workplace.
Defense Intelligence Agency National Defense Intelligence College Board of Visitors Closed Meeting
Pursuant to the provisions of subsection (d) of section 10 of Public Law 92-463, as amended by section 5 of Public Law 94-409, notice is hereby given that a closed meeting of the Defense Intelligence Agency National Defense Intelligence College Board of Visitors has been scheduled for January 12 and 13, 2010.
Office of Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management and Office of the Assistant Secretary for Resources and Technology; Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is reorganizing a portion of two offices, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Resources and Technology (ASRT) and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (ASAM), both of which are located within the Office of the Secretary (OS). The reorganization is designed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of these two offices by consolidating the resource-related functions, including budget, grants, acquisition, finance, and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) coordination, under ASRT and the administrative functions under ASAM. The titles of the Assistant Secretary for Resources and Technology (ASRT) and the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (ASAM) will also be changed to the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources (ASFR) and Assistant Secretary for Administration (ASA), respectively. This reorganization also will transfer support for the Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) from ASAM to ASRT, while maintaining the Office's same direct-line reporting structure to the Deputy Secretary. Finally, this reorganization will transfer direct- line reporting of the Office of the Chief Information Office from ASRT to the Deputy Secretary while moving day-to-day support for OCIO from ASRT to ASA.
Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security U.S. Coast Guard-060 Homeport System of Records
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 the Department of Homeland Security proposes to update and reissue a system of records notice titled, Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Coast Guard060 Homeport System of Records. The updated system of records, Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Coast Guard060 Homeport System of Records contains a secure collection of information from and about individuals and entities that are subject to the requirements of the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002. As a result of the biennial review of this system, the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Coast Guard is proposing changes to (1) the categories of individuals covered to include Federal, State and local government agency members involved in maritime safety, security and environmental protection missions; categories of records to include government service grade or military rate/rank, and for Transportation Worker Identification Credential new hire query, the addition of full name and optional social security number (last four; not required); (2) the purpose to state that the Homeport system will no longer be used to collect information from and about individuals for whom background screening will be conducted for purposes of establishing U.S. Coast Guard approved identification credentials for access to maritime facilities (records associated with this function have been deleted); and (3) the routine uses to conform with Department's library of routine uses. No new routine uses have been added. This updated system will be included in the Department of Homeland Security's inventory of record systems.
Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-013 Alien Medical Records System of Records
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 the Department of Homeland Security proposes to establish a new Department of Homeland Security U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement system of records notice titled, Department of Homeland Security U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement013 Alien Medical Records System of Records. This system maintains records that document the medical screening, examination, and treatment of aliens arrested and detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for violations of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The records contain the medical information for aliens detained in facilities owned and operated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or its contractors, or in facilities where medical care is provided by Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Officers. The system also supports the collection and maintenance of medical information about these individuals and its dissemination in the case of infectious diseases, especially in the event of a public health emergency, such as an epidemic or pandemic. The information described in this notice was previously covered by a Department of Health and Human Services Patients Medical Record system of records. This newly established system will be included in the Department of Homeland Security's inventory of record systems.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) announces the following proposed extension of a public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) announces the following proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Closed Meeting of the Defense Policy Board
The Defense Policy Board will meet in closed session on December 3, 2009 from 0800 hrs until 1800 hrs and on December 4, 2009 from 0800 hrs until 1030 hrs at the Pentagon. The purpose of the meeting is to provide the Secretary of Defense, Deputy Secretary of Defense and Under Secretary of Defense for Policy with independent, informed advice on major matters of defense policy. The Board will hold classified discussions on national security matters.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) announces the proposed extension of a public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated 21 July 1996.
Advisory Panel on Department of Defense Capabilities for Support of Civil Authorities After Certain Incidents
Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.150, the Department of Defense announces that the Advisory Panel on Department of Defense Capabilities for Support of Civil Authorities after Certain Incidents (hereinafter referred to as the Advisory Panel) will meet on November 23 and 24, 2009. The November 23 meeting is closed to the public. Subject to the availability of space, the November 24 meeting is open to the public.
Membership of the Performance Review Board
This notice announces the appointment of the members of the Performance Review Board (PRB) of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). The publication of PRB membership is required by 5 U.S.C. 4314(C)(4). The PRB provides fair and impartial review of Senior Executive Service performance appraisals and makes recommendations regarding performance ratings and performance scores to the Director, DISA.
Privacy Act of 1974; Notice of Proposed New Routine Use
In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 552a, USDA gives notice that it is revising the current routine uses by deleting two routine uses; and by adding a new routine use to the Privacy Act System of Records OCFO-3, entitled ``Administrative Billings and Collections System''.
National Appeals Division Rules of Procedure; Applicability of Equal Access to Justice Act and Administrative Procedure Act
This document amends the National Appeals Division rules of procedure to reflect recent judicial rulings regarding the applicability of the Equal Access to Justice Act and the Administrative Procedure Act to National Appeals Division administrative proceedings. The rules of procedure are amended to provide that the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act generally applicable to agency adjudications, and the Equal Access to Justice Act and its implementing regulations, shall apply to National Appeals Division hearings.
Privacy Act of 1974; Notice of a Proposed New System of Records; Incident Suite (I-Suite) Database Application
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to add a new Forest Service (FS) Privacy Act system of records to its inventory of records systems. USDA invites public comment on this new records system.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) announces the following proposed extension of a public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) announces the following proposed extension of a public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Membership of the Performance Review Board (PRB)
This notice announces the appointment of DTRA's Performance Review Board (PRB) membership. The publication of the PRB membership is required by 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4). The PRB shall provide fair and impartial review of Senior Executive Service performance appraisals and makes recommendations regarding performance ratings and performance scores to the Director, Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
Job Corps: Final Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Solar PV Project Located at Westover Job Corps Center, 103 Johnson Drive, Chicopee, MA
Pursuant to the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR part 1500-08) implementing procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Department of Labor, Office of the Secretary (OSEC), in accordance with 29 CFR 11.11(d), gives final notice of the proposed construction of a solar photovoltaic system at the Westover Job Corps Center, and that this project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. In accordance with 29 CFR 11.11(d) and 40 CFR 1501.4(e)(2), a preliminary FONSI for the project was published in the September 1, 2009 Federal Register (74 FR 45252). No comments were received regarding the preliminary FONSI. OSEC has reviewed the conclusion of the environmental assessment (EA), and agrees with the finding of no significant impact. This notice serves as the Final Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Solar PV Project located at Westover Job Corps Center, 103 Johnson Drive, Chicopee, Massachusetts. The preliminary FONSI and the EA are adopted in final with no change.
Job Corps: Final Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Small Wind Turbine Installation at the Hawaii-Maui Job Corps Center Located at 500 Ike Drive, Makawao, Island of Maui, HI
Pursuant to the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR part 1500-08) implementing procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Department of Labor, Office of the Secretary (OSEC), in accordance with 29 CFR 11.11(d), gives final notice of the proposed construction of a small wind turbine at the Hawaii-Maui Job Corps Center, and that this project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. In accordance with 29 CFR 11.11(d) and 40 CFR 1501.4(e)(2), a preliminary FONSI for the project was published in the September 1, 2009 Federal Register (74 FR Page 45253). No comments were received regarding the preliminary FONSI. OSEC has reviewed the conclusion of the environmental assessment (EA), and agrees with the finding of no significant impact. This notice serves as the Final Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Small Wind Turbine Installation at the Hawaii-Maui Job Corps Center located at 500 Ike Drive, Makawao, Island of Maui, Hawaii 96768. The preliminary FONSI and the EA are adopted in final with no change.
Job Corps: Final Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for a Small Wind Turbine Installation at the Laredo Job Corps Center Located at 1701 Island Street, Laredo, TX
Pursuant to the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR part 1500-08) implementing procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Department of Labor, Office of the Secretary (OSEC), in accordance with 29 CFR 11.11(d), gives final notice of the proposed construction of a small wind turbine at the Laredo Job Corps Center, and that this project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. In accordance with 29 CFR 11.11(d) and 40 CFR 1501.4(e)(2), a preliminary FONSI for the project was published in the September 1, 2009 Federal Register (74 FR Page 45254). No comments were received regarding the preliminary FONSI. OSEC has reviewed the conclusion of the environmental assessment (EA), and agrees with the finding of no significant impact. This notice serves as the Final Finding of No Significant Impact for a Small Wind Turbine Installation to be located at the Laredo Job Corps Center, 1701 Island Street, Laredo, Texas 78041. The preliminary FONSI and the EA are adopted in final with no change.
Job Corps: Final Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Proposed Small Wind Turbine Project at the Cassadaga Job Corps Center Located at 8115 Glasgow Road in Pomfret, NY
Pursuant to the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR part 1500-08) implementing procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Department of Labor, Office of the Secretary (OSEC), in accordance with 29 CFR 11.11(d), gives final notice of the proposed construction of a small wind turbine at the Cassadaga Job Corps Center, and that this project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. In accordance with 29 CFR 11.11(d) and 40 CFR 1501.4(e)(2), a preliminary FONSI for the project was published in the September 1, 2009 Federal Register (74 FR Page 45254). No comments were received regarding the preliminary FONSI. OSEC has reviewed the conclusion of the environmental assessment (EA), and agrees with the finding of no significant impact. This notice serves as the Final Finding of No Significant Impact Small Wind Turbine Installation to be located at the Cassadaga, NY Job Corps Center, 8115 Glasgow Road in Pomfret, New York 14063. The preliminary FONSI and the EA are adopted in final with no change.
Job Corps: Final Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Small Wind Turbine Installation at the Angell Job Corps Center Located at 335 NE Blodgett Road, Yachats, OR
Pursuant to the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR part 1500-08) implementing procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Department of Labor, Office of the Secretary (OSEC), in accordance with 29 CFR 11.11(d), gives final notice of the proposed construction of a small wind turbine at the Angell Job Corps Center, and that this project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. In accordance with 29 CFR 11.11(d) and 40 CFR 1501.4(e)(2), a preliminary FONSI for the project was published in the September 1, 2009 Federal Register (74 FR Pages 45254-45255). No comments were received regarding the preliminary FONSI. OSEC has reviewed the conclusion of the environmental assessment (EA), and agrees with the finding of no significant impact. This notice serves as the Final Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Small Wind Turbine Installation at the Angell Job Corps Center located at 335 NE Blodgett Road, Yachats, Oregon. The preliminary FONSI and the EA are adopted in final with no change.
Availability of the Fiscal Year 2008 United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Services Contract Inventory
In accordance with section 2330a of Title 10 United States Code as amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (NDAA 08) Section 807, the USTRANSCOM Acquisition Director, in coordination with the Office of the Director, Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy. Office of Strategic Sourcing (DPAP/SS) will make available to the public the first inventory of activities performed pursuant to contracts for services. The inventory will be published to the USTRANSCOM Web site at the following location: https:// www.transcom.mil/Foia/readingFoia.action.
Availability of the Fiscal Year 2008 United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Inventory List of Contracts for Services
In accordance with section 2330a of Title 10 United States Code as amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (NDAA 08) Section 807, the Director of Procurement USSOCOM and the Office of the Director, Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy, Office of Strategic Sourcing (DPAP/SS) will make available to the public the first inventory of activities performed pursuant to contracts for services. The inventory will be published to the USSOCOM public portal Web site at the following location: https://www.socom.mil/ soal/Selling%20to%20SOCOM%20Document%20Library/USSOCOM_FY_200 8_ Inventory_List_of_Contracts_for_Services.pdf.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service announces a proposed extension of a public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs announces the submission of a new information collection. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics), Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Industrial Policy), Industrial Base Assessment announces the extension of a public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
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