Office of the Secretary 2010 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 the Department of Homeland Security proposes to update and reissue the Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration002 Transportation Security Threat Assessment System of Records, November 8, 2005, to reflect necessary programmatic changes. As a result of the biennial review of this system, modifications are being made to the system of records' categories of individuals, categories of records, routine uses, data retention and disposal, and notification procedures. The Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration002 Transportation Security Threat Assessment System System of Records contains records related to security threat assessments, employment investigations, and evaluations Transportation Security Administration conducts on certain individuals for security purposes. For example, individuals who apply for a Transportation Worker Identification Credential or a Hazardous Materials Endorsement must undergo a security threat assessment and records associated with the assessment are covered by this system.

Pursuant to the provisions of section 10 of Public Law 92-463, the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice is hereby given that closed meeting of the Department of Defense Wage Committee will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at 10 a.m. at 1400 Key Boulevard, Level A, Room A101, Rosslyn, Virginia, 22209.

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App 2, the United States Department of Agriculture announces a stakeholder listening session of the Specialty Crop Committee, under the auspices of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board (NAREEE).

The National Security Agency hereby gives notice of its intent to grant FIXMO U.S. INC., a revocable, non-assignable, exclusive, license to practice the following Government-Owned invention as described in U.S. Patent Application Serial No.11/999,050 entitled: ``Method of Tamper Detection for Digital Device,'' which was allowed by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office on September 4, 2009, in the field of information security.

On April 23, 2010 (75 FR 21250), DoD published a notice announcing its intent to amend an existing Privacy Act system of records. In one instance an incorrect system ID number was cited. This notice corrects that error.

DOT proposes to modify a system of records under the Privacy Act of 1974. The system is FMCSA's National Consumer Complaint Database (NCCDB), which is being modified to reflect: (1) The new name; (2) changes to the system location; (3) additions to the categories of individuals; (4) reduction in the categories of records; (5) additions to the categories of records; (6) clarity to the purpose of the system. This system would not duplicate any other DOT system of records.

This notice announces the following proposed change to Rule 30A(a) of the Rules of Practice and Procedure, United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.

The Department of Transportation is proposing only to extend the date for the mandatory use of our recently updated Alcohol Testing Form (ATF) to January 1, 2011. The revised ATF went into effect on February 25, 2010 with a mandatory use date of August 1, 2010. After publishing the February 25 revisions, we learned that vendors and users of the ATF will not be able to deplete their current supply of ATFs by August 1, 2010. Therefore, in order to assist the transportation industries and their service agents in their efforts to be economically efficient and more environmentally ``green,'' we are seeking public comment to extend the mandatory use date to January 1, 2011.

This is to notify interested parties of a proposed class deviation to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) regarding partial small business set-asides for Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Defense Energy Support Center (DESC) bulk fuels solicitations and resulting contract awards. DLA is requesting Department of Defense approval of a class deviation to FAR 52.219-7, to revise an existing class deviation to that clause.

Pursuant to Public Law 92-463, notice is hereby given that the National Security Education Board will meet on June 23, 2010. The purpose of the meeting is to review and make recommendations to the Secretary of Defense concerning requirements established by the David L. Boren National Security Education Act, Title VII of Public Law 102- 183, as amended.

Pursuant to section 10(a), Public Law 92-463, as amended, notice is hereby given of a forthcoming meeting of the Defense Department Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS). The purpose of the meeting is for the Committee to discuss their vision and priorities for the upcoming year and receive briefing from Sexual Assault and Prevention and Response Office. The meeting is open to the public, subject to the availability of space.

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 Defense Audit Advisory Committee will meet on May 17, 2010. Subject to the availability of space, the meeting is open to the public.

The Defense Logistics Agency proposes to amend a system of records notice in its existing inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.

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 Military Leadership Diversity Commission (MLDC) will meet May 24 through 26, 2010.

This interim final rule with comment period (IFC) implements the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program, which was established by section 1102 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the Affordable Care Act). The Congress appropriated funding of $5 billion for the temporary program. Section 1102(a)(1) requires the Secretary to establish this temporary program not later than 90 days after enactment of the statute, which is June 21, 2010. The program ends no later than January 1, 2014. The program provides reimbursement to participating employment-based plans for a portion of the cost of health benefits for early retirees and their spouses, surviving spouses and dependents. The Secretary will reimburse plans for certain claims between $15,000 and $90,000 (with those amounts being indexed for plan years starting on or after October 1, 2011). The purpose of the reimbursement is to make health benefits more affordable for plan participants and sponsors so that health benefits are accessible to more Americans than they would otherwise be without this program.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) executes the DoD Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) by awarding cost sharing cooperative agreements to assist eligible entities in establishing or maintaining procurement technical assistance centers (PTACs) pursuant to chapter 142 of title 10, United States Code. Eligible entities include States, local governments, private nonprofit organizations, tribal organizations and economic enterprises.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the Affordable Care Act) was enacted on March 23, 2010. It requires the establishment of an internet Web site (hereinafter referred to as a Web portal) through which individuals and small businesses can obtain information about the insurance coverage options that may be available to them in their State. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing this interim final rule in order to implement this mandate. This interim final rule adopts the categories of information that will be collected and displayed as Web portal content, and the data we will require from issuers and request from States, associations, and high risk pools in order to create this content.

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is updating an existing system of records titled, Department of Homeland Security/ U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement011 Immigration and Enforcement Operational Records System of Records (ENFORCE). With the publication of this updated system of records, a new routine use has been proposed. The routine use would support the deployment of the ICE Online Detainee Locator System, which provides a searchable online database to help members of the public locate detainees in ICE custody. This routine use would also support the sharing of information about ICE detainees for the purpose of allowing family members and other individuals to deposit money in detainee accounts for telephone and commissary services within a detention facility. A Privacy Impact Assessment that describes the Online Detainee Locator System is being published concurrently with this notice. It can be found on the DHS Web site at https://www.dhs.gov/privacy. This updated system will continue to be included in the Department of Homeland Security's inventory of record systems.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announces its intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The collection involved here requests only information concerning the subsidy-eligible flights (which generally constitute only a small percentage of the carriers' total operations) of a small number of air carriers. The collection permits the Department to timely pay air carriers for providing essential air service to certain eligible communities that would not otherwise receive scheduled passenger air service. The Department provides that subsidy to air carriers monthly, and payments will vary according to the actual amount of service performed during the monthly billing cycle. The reports of subsidized air carriers of essential air service are performed on the Department's Form 398, ``Air Carrier's Claim for Subsidy.''

Under the provisions of 5 CFR part 532, Public Law 92-392, the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, (5 U.S.C. Appendix), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.50, the Department of Defense gives notice that it is renewing the charter for the Department of Defense Wage Committee (hereafter referred to as the Committee).

Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, (5 U.S.C. Appendix), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b), and 41 CFR 102-3.50, the Department of Defense gives notice that it is renewing the charter for the Chief of Engineers Environmental Advisory Board (hereafter referred to as the Board).