document_number,title,type,abstract,publication_date,pub_year,pub_month,html_url,pdf_url,agency_names,agency_ids,excerpts
2021-27300,Internal Personnel Rules and Practices of the NTSB; Corrections,Rule,"This document corrects the wording reflected in various sections in part 801 as a result of the amendatory language in the interim final rule (IFR) published in the Federal Register (FR) on October 4, 2021. The IFR amended part 801, in pertinent part, by revising all references to ""public reading room"" to read ""electronic reading room"". Consequently, that revision resulted in needless repetition of ""electronic reading room"" in several part 801 regulations. This correction amends the affected regulations to reflect the agency's original intent.",2021-12-30,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/30/2021-27300/internal-personnel-rules-and-practices-of-the-ntsb-corrections,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-30/pdf/2021-27300.pdf,National Transportation Safety Board,374,"This document corrects the wording reflected in various sections in part 801 as a result of the amendatory language in the interim final rule (IFR) published in the Federal Register (FR) on October 4, 2021. The IFR amended part 801, in pertinent part,..."
2021-27854,Revised 2023 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards,Rule,"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is revising the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards under the Clean Air Act section 202(a) for light-duty vehicles for 2023 and later model years to make the standards more stringent. On January 20, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 13990 ""Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science To Tackle the Climate Crisis"" directing EPA to consider whether to propose suspending, revising, or rescinding the standards previously revised under the ""The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule for Model Years 2021- 2026 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks,"" promulgated in April 2020. EPA is revising the GHG standards to be more stringent than the SAFE rule standards in each model year from 2023 through 2026. EPA is also including temporary targeted flexibilities to address the lead time of the final standards and to incentivize the production of vehicles with zero and near-zero emissions technology. In addition, EPA is making technical amendments to clarify and streamline our regulations.",2021-12-30,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/30/2021-27854/revised-2023-and-later-model-year-light-duty-vehicle-greenhouse-gas-emissions-standards,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-30/pdf/2021-27854.pdf,Environmental Protection Agency,145,"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is revising the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards under the Clean Air Act section 202(a) for light-duty vehicles for 2023 and later model years to make the standards more stringent. On January 20, 2021,..."
2021-28082,Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-03; Small Entity Compliance Guide,Rule,"This document is issued under the joint authority of DoD, GSA, and NASA. This Small Entity Compliance Guide has been prepared in accordance with section 212 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. It consists of a summary of the rule appearing in Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-03, which amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Interested parties may obtain further information regarding this rule by referring to FAC 2022-03, which precedes this document.",2021-12-30,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/30/2021-28082/federal-acquisition-regulation-federal-acquisition-circular-2022-03-small-entity-compliance-guide,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-30/pdf/2021-28082.pdf,Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration,"103,210,301","This document is issued under the joint authority of DoD, GSA, and NASA. This Small Entity Compliance Guide has been prepared in accordance with section 212 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. It consists of a summary of..."
2021-28083,Federal Acquisition Regulation: Trade Agreements Thresholds,Rule,"DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to incorporate revised thresholds for application of the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and the Free Trade Agreements, as determined by the United States Trade Representative.",2021-12-30,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/30/2021-28083/federal-acquisition-regulation-trade-agreements-thresholds,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-30/pdf/2021-28083.pdf,Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration,"103,210,301","DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to incorporate revised thresholds for application of the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and the Free Trade Agreements, as..."
2021-28084,Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-03; Introduction,Rule,"This document summarizes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rule agreed to by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) in this Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-03. A companion document, the Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG), follows this FAC.",2021-12-30,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/30/2021-28084/federal-acquisition-regulation-federal-acquisition-circular-2022-03-introduction,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-30/pdf/2021-28084.pdf,Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration,"103,210,301",This document summarizes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rule agreed to by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) in this Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-03. A companion...
2021-28161,Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Trade Agreements Thresholds (DFARS Case 2022-D003),Rule,"DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to incorporate revised thresholds for application of the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and the Free Trade Agreements, as determined by the United States Trade Representative.",2021-12-30,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/30/2021-28161/defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-supplement-trade-agreements-thresholds-dfars-case-2022-d003,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-30/pdf/2021-28161.pdf,Defense Department; Defense Acquisition Regulations System,"103,97","DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to incorporate revised thresholds for application of the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and the Free Trade Agreements, as..."
2021-28212,Advanced Methods To Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls-Petition for Reconsideration and Request for Clarification of USTelecom-The Broadband Association,Rule,"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) reconsiders and clarifies certain aspects of the transparency and redress requirements previously adopted to ensure that voice service providers continue to block unwanted and illegal calls, while also protecting the interests of legitimate callers and consumers, also, granting a waiver to allow voice service providers terminating a call on an internet protocol (IP) network to use Session Initiation Protocol (SIP).",2021-12-30,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/30/2021-28212/advanced-methods-to-target-and-eliminate-unlawful-robocalls-petition-for-reconsideration-and-request,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-30/pdf/2021-28212.pdf,Federal Communications Commission,161,"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) reconsiders and clarifies certain aspects of the transparency and redress requirements previously adopted to ensure that voice service providers continue to block unwanted and illegal..."
2021-28232,Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Reclassifying Sculpin Species in the Groundfish Fisheries of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands and the Gulf of Alaska; Correcting Amendment,Rule,"The National Marine Fisheries Service is correcting regulations published in a final rule on July 10, 2020, which reclassified sculpins as Ecosystem Component (EC) category, non-target species in both the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands (BSAI) (Amendment 121) and Gulf of Alaska (Amendment 110) Groundfish Fishery Management Plans (FMPs). In the implementing regulations, footnotes requiring the full retention of all rockfish species by catcher vessels (CVs) using hook- and-line, pot, or jig gear in the BSAI (Amendment 119) and Gulf of Alaska (Amendment 107) were unintentionally omitted from Tables 10 and 11 to 50 CFR part 679. This correcting amendment is therefore necessary to restore the footnotes as published in the final rule implementing Amendments 119 and 107 and to make other minor corrections.",2021-12-30,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/30/2021-28232/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-reclassifying-sculpin-species-in-the-groundfish,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-30/pdf/2021-28232.pdf,Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,"54,361","The National Marine Fisheries Service is correcting regulations published in a final rule on July 10, 2020, which reclassified sculpins as Ecosystem Component (EC) category, non-target species in both the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands (BSAI) (Amendment..."
2021-28266,"Rescission of Labor Organization Annual Financial Report for Trusts In Which A Labor Organization Is Interested, Form T-1",Rule,"This rule rescinds the final rule published in the Federal Register on March 6, 2020, (2020 Form T-1 rule), which established the Form T-1, Trust Annual Report, required to be filed by labor organizations about certain trusts in which they are interested pursuant to the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA). Upon further review of the 2020 Form T-1 rule, including the pertinent facts and legally relevant policy considerations surrounding that rulemaking, the Department of Labor (Department) withdraws the rule implementing the Form T-1, because it has determined that the 2020 rulemaking record, particularly its analysis of the burden and the benefit of the rule, was insufficient as a matter of policy to justify the trust reporting requirements set forth in the 2020 Form T-1 rule. Further, by requiring reporting on entities not controlled or dominated by labor unions, the Department has determined that the trust reporting required under the rule is overly inclusive and is not necessary to prevent the circumvention and evasion of the Title II reporting requirements.",2021-12-30,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/30/2021-28266/rescission-of-labor-organization-annual-financial-report-for-trusts-in-which-a-labor-organization-is,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-30/pdf/2021-28266.pdf,Labor Department; Labor-Management Standards Office,"271,274","This rule rescinds the final rule published in the Federal Register on March 6, 2020, (2020 Form T-1 rule), which established the Form T-1, Trust Annual Report, required to be filed by labor organizations about certain trusts in which they are..."
2021-28282,On-Site Civil Inspection Procedures; Rescission,Rule,"In accordance with the Presidential directive of January 20, 2021, ""Revocation of Certain Executive Orders Concerning Federal Regulation,"" and in order to ensure appropriate flexibilities to site- specific inspection work, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is rescinding its March 2, 2020 final rule describing certain Agency procedures for conducting on-site civil inspections. This rule applies to on-site civil inspections conducted by federally credentialed EPA civil inspectors, federally credentialed contractors and Senior Environmental Employment employees conducting inspections on behalf of EPA.",2021-12-30,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/30/2021-28282/on-site-civil-inspection-procedures-rescission,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-30/pdf/2021-28282.pdf,Environmental Protection Agency,145,"In accordance with the Presidential directive of January 20, 2021, ""Revocation of Certain Executive Orders Concerning Federal Regulation,"" and in order to ensure appropriate flexibilities to site- specific inspection work, the Environmental Protection..."
2021-28335,Endangered and Threatened Species; Removal of Siderastrea glynni From the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered Species,Rule,"We, NMFS, are issuing a final rule to remove a coral, Siderastrea glynni, from the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered Species. Recently obtained genetic and morphological information demonstrates that S. glynni does not meet the statutory definition of a species, and therefore does not qualify for listing under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Following public comment and peer review of the proposed rule and supporting scientific information, this final rule implements the changes to the listing for S. glynni.",2021-12-30,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/30/2021-28335/endangered-and-threatened-species-removal-of-siderastrea-glynni-from-the-federal-list-of-threatened,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-30/pdf/2021-28335.pdf,Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,"54,361","We, NMFS, are issuing a final rule to remove a coral, Siderastrea glynni, from the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered Species. Recently obtained genetic and morphological information demonstrates that S. glynni does not meet the statutory..."
2021-28340,Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters,Rule,"The FAA is superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2021-24- 06, which applied to certain Airbus Helicopters Model EC130T2 helicopters. AD 2021-24-06 required repetitive visual inspections of the rivets on the rear transmission shaft bearing support and of the local structure for cracking and missing, loose, or sheared rivets and accomplishment of applicable corrective actions. This AD retains those requirements and adds repetitive visual inspections of the rivet heads on the left-hand and right-hand sides of the rear transmission shaft bearing support, revises a corrective action, and adds a reporting requirement, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. This AD also revises the special flight permit limitation from AD 2021-24-06. This AD was prompted by an additional report of loose rivet heads on the outside face of the tail boom corner support. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.",2021-12-30,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/30/2021-28340/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-30/pdf/2021-28340.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159","The FAA is superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2021-24- 06, which applied to certain Airbus Helicopters Model EC130T2 helicopters. AD 2021-24-06 required repetitive visual inspections of the rivets on the rear transmission shaft bearing support..."
2021-28351,Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; 2021-2022 Biennial Specifications and Management Measures; Inseason Adjustments; Correction,Rule,"NMFS published a final rule on December 23, 2021, announcing routine inseason adjustments to management measures in the commercial and recreational groundfish fisheries. In implementing these changes, NMFS inadvertently removed the trip limit for California black rockfish between 42[deg] N latitude and 40[deg]10' N latitude in Table 2 (North) and Table 3 (North). This correction is necessary so that the implementing regulations are accurate.",2021-12-30,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/30/2021-28351/magnuson-stevens-act-provisions-fisheries-off-west-coast-states-pacific-coast-groundfish-fishery,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-30/pdf/2021-28351.pdf,Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,"54,361","NMFS published a final rule on December 23, 2021, announcing routine inseason adjustments to management measures in the commercial and recreational groundfish fisheries. In implementing these changes, NMFS inadvertently removed the trip limit for..."
2021-28361,Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Inseason Adjustment to the 2022 Gulf of Alaska Pollock and Pacific Cod Total Allowable Catch Amounts,Rule,"NMFS is adjusting the 2022 total allowable catch (TAC) amounts for the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) pollock and Pacific cod fishery. This action is necessary because NMFS has determined these TACs are incorrectly specified, and will ensure the GOA pollock and Pacific cod TACs are the appropriate amount based on the best available scientific information for pollock and Pacific cod in the GOA. This action is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska.",2021-12-30,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/30/2021-28361/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-inseason-adjustment-to-the-2022-gulf-of-alaska,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-30/pdf/2021-28361.pdf,Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,"54,361","NMFS is adjusting the 2022 total allowable catch (TAC) amounts for the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) pollock and Pacific cod fishery. This action is necessary because NMFS has determined these TACs are incorrectly specified, and will ensure the GOA pollock and..."
2021-28370,Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Quota Transfers from NC to CT and ME to RI,Rule,"NMFS announces that the states of North Carolina and Maine are transferring a portion of their 2021 commercial summer flounder quota to the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island, respectively. This adjustment to the 2021 fishing year quota is necessary to comply with the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan quota transfer provisions. This announcement informs the public of the revised 2021 commercial quotas for North Carolina, Maine, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.",2021-12-30,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/30/2021-28370/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-summer-flounder-fishery-quota-transfers-from-nc-to-ct,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-30/pdf/2021-28370.pdf,Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,"54,361","NMFS announces that the states of North Carolina and Maine are transferring a portion of their 2021 commercial summer flounder quota to the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island, respectively. This adjustment to the 2021 fishing year quota is..."
2021-28371,"Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Inseason Adjustment to the 2022 Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Pollock, Atka Mackerel, and Pacific Cod Total Allowable Catch Amounts",Rule,"NMFS is adjusting the 2022 total allowable catch (TAC) amounts for the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) pollock, Atka mackerel, and Pacific cod fisheries. This action is necessary because NMFS has determined these TACs are incorrectly specified, and will ensure the BSAI pollock, Atka mackerel, and Pacific cod TACs are the appropriate amounts based on the best available scientific information. This action is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area.",2021-12-30,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/30/2021-28371/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-inseason-adjustment-to-the-2022-bering-sea-and,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-30/pdf/2021-28371.pdf,Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,"54,361","NMFS is adjusting the 2022 total allowable catch (TAC) amounts for the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) pollock, Atka mackerel, and Pacific cod fisheries. This action is necessary because NMFS has determined these TACs are incorrectly specified,..."
2021-27538,Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Bus Rollover Structural Integrity,Rule,"NHTSA is issuing this final rule to establish Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 227, ""Bus rollover structural integrity,"" to enhance the rollover structural integrity of over-the- road buses (motorcoaches), and other buses with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 11,793 kilograms (kg) (26,000 pounds (lb)). This final rule, issued pursuant to the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), requires the buses to provide a ""survival space"" in a rollover test to protect occupants from possible collapse of the bus structure around them. In addition, to reduce the likelihood of ejection, this final rule prohibits emergency exits from opening in the rollover test. This final rule ensures that bus roofs and side wall panels will resist deformation and intrusion into the occupant space in rollover crashes, and reduces the risk of emergency exits becoming ejection portals in a crash.",2021-12-29,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/29/2021-27538/federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-bus-rollover-structural-integrity,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-29/pdf/2021-27538.pdf,Transportation Department; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,"492,345","NHTSA is issuing this final rule to establish Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 227, ""Bus rollover structural integrity,"" to enhance the rollover structural integrity of over-the- road buses (motorcoaches), and other buses with a gross..."
2021-27764,Revision of Annual Information Return/Reports,Rule,"This document contains final revisions to the instructions for the Form 5500 Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan and Form 5500-SF Short Form Annual Return/Report of Small Employee Benefit Plan effective for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2021. These final revisions to the instructions were included in a broader proposal of form and instruction changes published on September 15, 2021. The limited number of instruction changes in this document implement annual reporting changes for multiple-employer plans (including pooled employer plans) that result from statutory provisions in section 101 of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (SECURE Act). The other changes to the Form 5500 Annual Return/Report included in the September 2021 proposal will be the subject of one or more separate and later final notices.",2021-12-29,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/29/2021-27764/revision-of-annual-information-returnreports,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-29/pdf/2021-27764.pdf,Labor Department; Employee Benefits Security Administration,"271,131",This document contains final revisions to the instructions for the Form 5500 Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan and Form 5500-SF Short Form Annual Return/Report of Small Employee Benefit Plan effective for plan years beginning on or after...
2021-28007,Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Furnaces and Commercial Water Heaters,Rule,"On August 27, 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE or Department) published in the Federal Register for public comment a proposed interpretive rule to reinstate a long-standing interpretation under which, in the context of residential furnaces, commercial water heaters, and similarly-situated products or equipment, the heat exchanger technology (and associated venting) used to supply heated air or hot water is not a performance-related ""feature"" that provides a distinct consumer utility under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended (EPCA). The August 27, 2021 proposed interpretive rule set forth the basis and rationale for this final interpretive rule, in which DOE responds to public comments and ultimately reinstates its long-standing interpretation as proposed.",2021-12-29,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/29/2021-28007/energy-conservation-program-for-appliance-standards-energy-conservation-standards-for-residential,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-29/pdf/2021-28007.pdf,Energy Department,136,"On August 27, 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE or Department) published in the Federal Register for public comment a proposed interpretive rule to reinstate a long-standing interpretation under which, in the context of residential furnaces,..."
2021-28107,Pacific Island Pelagic Fisheries; 2022 U.S. Territorial Longline Bigeye Tuna Catch Limits,Rule,"NMFS specifies a 2022 limit of 2,000 metric tons (t) of longline-caught bigeye tuna for each U.S. Pacific territory (American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), the territories). NMFS will allow each territory to allocate up to 1,500 t in 2022 to U.S. longline fishing vessels through specified fishing agreements that meet established criteria. The overall allocation limit among all territories, however, may not exceed 3,000 t. As an accountability measure, NMFS will monitor, attribute, and restrict (if necessary) catches of longline-caught bigeye tuna, including catches made under a specified fishing agreement. These catch limits and accountability measures support the long-term sustainability of fishery resources of the U.S. Pacific Islands.",2021-12-29,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/29/2021-28107/pacific-island-pelagic-fisheries-2022-us-territorial-longline-bigeye-tuna-catch-limits,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-29/pdf/2021-28107.pdf,Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,"54,361","NMFS specifies a 2022 limit of 2,000 metric tons (t) of longline-caught bigeye tuna for each U.S. Pacific territory (American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), the territories). NMFS will allow each territory to..."
2021-28115,Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Preemption,Rule,"This document finalizes NHTSA's proposal to repeal in full ""The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule Part One: One National Program,"" published September 27, 2019 (SAFE I Rule), in which NHTSA codified regulatory text and made additional pronouncements regarding the preemption of state and local laws related to fuel economy standards. NHTSA originally proposed to repeal the SAFE I Rule in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking entitled ""Corporate Average Fuel Economy Preemption,"" which was published on May 12, 2021. After evaluating all public comments submitted for this Proposal, the Agency is finalizing the Proposal. As such, the Agency is repealing all regulatory text and appendices promulgated in the SAFE I Rule. In doing so, the Agency underscores that any positions announced in preambulatory statements of prior NHTSA rulemakings, including in the SAFE I Rule, which purported to define the scope of preemption under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), do not reflect the Agency's reconsidered understanding of its proper role in matters of EPCA preemption. Through this final rule, NHTSA makes clear that no prior regulations or positions of the Agency reflect ongoing NHTSA views on the scope of preemption of states or local jurisdictions under EPCA.",2021-12-29,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/29/2021-28115/corporate-average-fuel-economy-cafe-preemption,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-29/pdf/2021-28115.pdf,Transportation Department; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,"492,345","This document finalizes NHTSA's proposal to repeal in full ""The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule Part One: One National Program,"" published September 27, 2019 (SAFE I Rule), in which NHTSA codified regulatory text and made..."
2021-28128,"Electronic Submission of a Sequence Listing, a Large Table, or a Computer Program Listing Appendix in Patent Applications",Rule,"The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or Office) makes corrections to a final rule published on October 14, 2021, that amended the rules of practice to permit higher-capacity physical media to be submitted to the USPTO. This rule fixes typographical errors.",2021-12-29,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/29/2021-28128/electronic-submission-of-a-sequence-listing-a-large-table-or-a-computer-program-listing-appendix-in,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-29/pdf/2021-28128.pdf,Commerce Department; Patent and Trademark Office,"54,402","The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or Office) makes corrections to a final rule published on October 14, 2021, that amended the rules of practice to permit higher-capacity physical media to be submitted to the USPTO. This rule fixes..."
2021-28157,Medical Devices; Neurological Devices; Classification of the Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt System,Rule,The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is classifying the cerebrospinal fluid shunt system into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for the cerebrospinal fluid shunt system's classification. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II (special controls) will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices.,2021-12-29,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/29/2021-28157/medical-devices-neurological-devices-classification-of-the-cerebrospinal-fluid-shunt-system,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-29/pdf/2021-28157.pdf,Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration,"221,199",The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is classifying the cerebrospinal fluid shunt system into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language...
2021-28158,Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Silver Nitrate; Confirmation of Effective Date,Rule,"The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is confirming the effective date of November 8, 2021, for the final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of October 6, 2021, and that amended the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of silver nitrate as a color additive in professional-use only cosmetics to color eyebrows and eyelashes.",2021-12-29,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/29/2021-28158/listing-of-color-additives-exempt-from-certification-silver-nitrate-confirmation-of-effective-date,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-29/pdf/2021-28158.pdf,Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration,"221,199","The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is confirming the effective date of November 8, 2021, for the final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of October 6, 2021, and that amended the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use..."
2021-28159,Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Butterfly Pea Flower Extract; Confirmation of Effective Date,Rule,"The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is confirming the effective date of October 5, 2021, for the final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of September 2, 2021, and that amended the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of butterfly pea flower extract in various food categories at levels consistent with good manufacturing practice.",2021-12-29,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/29/2021-28159/listing-of-color-additives-exempt-from-certification-butterfly-pea-flower-extract-confirmation-of,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-29/pdf/2021-28159.pdf,Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration,"221,199","The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is confirming the effective date of October 5, 2021, for the final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of September 2, 2021, and that amended the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use..."
2021-28160,Medical Devices; Neurological Devices; Classification of the Diagnostic Neurosurgical Microscope Filter,Rule,The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is classifying the diagnostic neurosurgical microscope filter into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for the diagnostic neurosurgical microscope filter's classification. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II (special controls) will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices.,2021-12-29,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/29/2021-28160/medical-devices-neurological-devices-classification-of-the-diagnostic-neurosurgical-microscope,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-29/pdf/2021-28160.pdf,Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration,"221,199",The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is classifying the diagnostic neurosurgical microscope filter into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the...
2021-28163,Medical Devices; Gastroenterology-Urology Devices; Classification of the Transcutaneous Electrical Continence Device,Rule,The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is classifying the transcutaneous electrical continence device into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for the transcutaneous electrical continence device's classification. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II (special controls) will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices.,2021-12-29,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/29/2021-28163/medical-devices-gastroenterology-urology-devices-classification-of-the-transcutaneous-electrical,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-29/pdf/2021-28163.pdf,Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration,"221,199",The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is classifying the transcutaneous electrical continence device into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the...
2021-28225,Most Favored Nation (MFN) Model,Rule,"This final rule rescinds the Most Favored Nation Model interim final rule with comment period that appeared in the November 27, 2020, Federal Register.",2021-12-29,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/29/2021-28225/most-favored-nation-mfn-model,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-29/pdf/2021-28225.pdf,Health and Human Services Department; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services,"221,45","This final rule rescinds the Most Favored Nation Model interim final rule with comment period that appeared in the November 27, 2020, Federal Register."
2021-27571,Automation of CBP Form I-418 for Vessels,Rule,"This rule amends the regulations in title 8 and title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) regarding the submission of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Form I-418, Passenger List--Crew List (Form I-418) in paper form. Currently, the master or agent of every commercial vessel arriving in the United States, with limited exceptions, must submit Form I-418, along with certain information regarding longshore work, in paper form to CBP at the port where immigration inspection is performed. Most commercial vessel operators are also required to submit a paper Form I-418 to CBP at the final U.S. port prior to departing for a foreign place. DHS is modifying the applicable regulations to provide for the electronic submission of Form I-418. Under this rule, vessel operators will be required to electronically submit the data elements on Form I-418 to CBP through an electronic data interchange system (EDI) approved by CBP in lieu of submitting a paper form. This will streamline vessel arrival and departure processes by providing for the electronic submission of the information collected on the Form I-418, eliminating redundant data submissions, simplifying vessel inspections, and automating recordkeeping.",2021-12-28,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/28/2021-27571/automation-of-cbp-form-i-418-for-vessels,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-28/pdf/2021-27571.pdf,Homeland Security Department; U.S. Customs and Border Protection,"227,501","This rule amends the regulations in title 8 and title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) regarding the submission of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Form I-418, Passenger List--Crew List (Form I-418) in paper form. Currently, the..."
2021-27637,"Federal Travel Regulation; Taxes on Relocation Expenses, Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) Eligibility",Rule,"The General Services Administration (GSA), in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, is amending the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) to authorize Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to all individuals who receive relocation allowances paid by the Federal Government. This amendment is in accordance with legislative changes to GSA's statutory authority for taxes on reimbursements for travel, transportation, and relocation expenses as enacted in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, and as further amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.",2021-12-28,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/28/2021-27637/federal-travel-regulation-taxes-on-relocation-expenses-withholding-tax-allowance-wta-and-relocation,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-28/pdf/2021-27637.pdf,General Services Administration,210,"The General Services Administration (GSA), in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, is amending the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) to authorize Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to all individuals..."
2021-27763,"Medicare Program; Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Policy Issues, and Level II of the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS); DME Interim Pricing in the CARES Act; Durable Medical Equipment Fee Schedule Adjustments To Resume the Transitional 50/50 Blended Rates To Provide Relief in Rural Areas and Non-Contiguous Areas",Rule,"This final rule establishes methodologies for adjusting the Medicare durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) fee schedule amounts using information from the Medicare DMEPOS competitive bidding program (CBP) for items furnished on or after the effective date specified in the DATES section of this final rule, or the date immediately following the duration of the emergency period described in the Social Security Act (the Act), whichever is later. This final rule also establishes procedures for making benefit category and payment determinations for new items and services that are durable medical equipment (DME), prosthetic devices, orthotics and prosthetics, therapeutic shoes and inserts, surgical dressings, or splints, casts, and other devices used for reductions of fractures and dislocations under Medicare Part B. In addition, this rule classifies continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) as DME under Medicare Part B. Lastly, this final rule finalizes certain DME fee schedule-related provisions that were included in two interim final rules with comment period (IFC) that CMS issued on May 11, 2018, and May 8, 2020.",2021-12-28,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/28/2021-27763/medicare-program-durable-medical-equipment-prosthetics-orthotics-and-supplies-dmepos-policy-issues,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-28/pdf/2021-27763.pdf,Health and Human Services Department; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services,"221,45","This final rule establishes methodologies for adjusting the Medicare durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) fee schedule amounts using information from the Medicare DMEPOS competitive bidding program (CBP) for items..."
2021-27957,Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes,Rule,"The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-200 and -200C series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of nuisance stick shaker activation while the airplane was accelerating to cruise speed at the top of a climb. Investigation revealed that the activation was caused when the angle of attack (AOA) (also known as angle of airflow) sensor vanes froze and malfunctioned due to insufficient heat in certain AOA sensors to prevent ice buildup. This AD requires inspecting the AOA sensors for certain part numbers or vane shapes, and replacing any affected AOA sensor with a new or serviceable sensor. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.",2021-12-28,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/28/2021-27957/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-28/pdf/2021-27957.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159",The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-200 and -200C series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of nuisance stick shaker activation while the airplane was accelerating to cruise speed at...
2021-27958,Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes,Rule,"The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports indicating incidents of wires chafing against the inboard upper corner of the observer station circuit breaker panel. This AD requires, depending on airplane configuration, doing a general visual inspection of the right observer station upper main circuit breaker panel and wiring for certain missing parts; doing an inspection of the right observer station upper main circuit breaker panel to determine if a certain bracket part number is installed; doing a general visual inspection of certain wire assemblies for any damage; modifying the observer station upper main circuit breaker panel; and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.",2021-12-28,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/28/2021-27958/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-28/pdf/2021-27958.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159",The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports indicating incidents of wires chafing against the inboard upper corner of the observer station circuit...
2021-27981,Airworthiness Directives; Engine Alliance Turbofan Engines,Rule,"The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-18-08 which applied to all Engine Alliance (EA) GP7270 and GP7277 model turbofan engines. AD 2019-18-08 required a visual inspection of the engine fan hub assembly, initial and repetitive eddy current inspections (ECIs) of the engine fan hub blade slot bottom and blade slot front edge for cracks, and replacement of the engine fan hub blade lock assembly for certain affected engines. This AD continues to require initial and repetitive ECIs and adds an ultrasonic test (UT) inspection. This AD also lowers the repetitive ECI threshold, and requires an independent inspection of the engine fan hub assembly at the next disassembly and the next reassembly of the engine fan hub blade lock assembly and a visual inspection of the engine fan hub assembly for damage. This AD also requires replacement of the engine fan hub assembly with a part eligible for installation if damage is found outside serviceable limits. This AD was prompted by an uncontained failure of the engine fan hub. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.",2021-12-28,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/28/2021-27981/airworthiness-directives-engine-alliance-turbofan-engines,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-28/pdf/2021-27981.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159","The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-18-08 which applied to all Engine Alliance (EA) GP7270 and GP7277 model turbofan engines. AD 2019-18-08 required a visual inspection of the engine fan hub assembly, initial and repetitive eddy..."
2021-28016,Security Bars and Processing; Delay of Effective Date,Rule,"On December 23, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (""DHS"") and the Department of Justice (""DOJ"") (collectively, ""the Departments"") published a final rule (""Security Bars rule""), to clarify that the ""danger to the security of the United States"" standard in the statutory bar to eligibility for asylum and withholding of removal encompasses certain emergency public health concerns and to make certain other changes. That rule was scheduled to take effect on January 22, 2021, but, as of January 21, 2021, the Departments delayed the rule's effective date for 60 days to March 22, 2021. The Departments subsequently further extended and delayed the rule's effective date to December 31, 2021. In this rule, the Departments are further extending and delaying the effective date of the Security Bars rule until December 31, 2022. The Departments are soliciting comments both on the extension until December 31, 2022, and whether the effective date of the Security Bars rule should be extended beyond that date.",2021-12-28,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/28/2021-28016/security-bars-and-processing-delay-of-effective-date,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-28/pdf/2021-28016.pdf,Homeland Security Department; Justice Department; Executive Office for Immigration Review,"227,268,149","On December 23, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (""DHS"") and the Department of Justice (""DOJ"") (collectively, ""the Departments"") published a final rule (""Security Bars rule""), to clarify that the ""danger to the security of the United States""..."
2021-28026,"Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments",Rule,"This rule amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.",2021-12-28,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/28/2021-28026/standard-instrument-approach-procedures-and-takeoff-minimums-and-obstacle-departure-procedures,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-28/pdf/2021-28026.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159","This rule amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of..."
2021-28028,"Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments",Rule,"This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPS) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure procedures (ODPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.",2021-12-28,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/28/2021-28028/standard-instrument-approach-procedures-and-takeoff-minimums-and-obstacle-departure-procedures,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-28/pdf/2021-28028.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159","This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPS) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure procedures (ODPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because..."
2021-28075,Civil Monetary Penalties Annual Inflation Adjustments,Rule,"As required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, the Federal Election Commission is adjusting for inflation the civil monetary penalties established under the Federal Election Campaign Act, the Presidential Election Campaign Fund Act, and the Presidential Primary Matching Payment Account Act. The civil monetary penalties being adjusted are those negotiated by the Commission or imposed by a court for certain statutory violations, and those imposed by the Commission for late filing of or failure to file certain reports required by the Federal Election Campaign Act. The adjusted civil monetary penalties are calculated according to a statutory formula and the adjusted amounts will apply to penalties assessed after the effective date of these rules.",2021-12-28,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/28/2021-28075/civil-monetary-penalties-annual-inflation-adjustments,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-28/pdf/2021-28075.pdf,Federal Election Commission,165,"As required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, the Federal Election Commission is adjusting for inflation the civil monetary penalties established under the Federal Election Campaign Act, the Presidential Election Campaign..."
2021-28116,Access Authorization Fees,Rule,The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations to update the access authorization fees charged to NRC licensees for work performed under the Material Access Authorization Program and the Information Access Authority Program. The change in fees is due to an increase in the review time for each application for access authorization. This amendment is prompted by a recent audit of fees performed by an external certified public accounting and financial management services firm and ensures that the NRC continues to recover the full costs of processing access authorization requests from NRC licensees. The direct final rule also makes two administrative changes to revise definitions to include new naming conventions for background investigation case types and to specify the electronic process for completing security forms.,2021-12-28,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/28/2021-28116/access-authorization-fees,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-28/pdf/2021-28116.pdf,Nuclear Regulatory Commission,383,The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations to update the access authorization fees charged to NRC licensees for work performed under the Material Access Authorization Program and the Information Access Authority Program....
2021-28133,Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes,Rule,"The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes. This AD was prompted by significant changes, including new or more restrictive requirements, made to the airworthiness limitations (AWLs) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs) related to fuel tank ignition prevention, the engine fuel suction feed system, and the nitrogen generation system. This AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.",2021-12-28,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/28/2021-28133/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-28/pdf/2021-28133.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159","The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes. This AD was prompted by significant changes, including new or more restrictive requirements, made to the airworthiness limitations (AWLs) and..."
2021-28136,Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Allison Engine Company) Turboprop Engines,Rule,The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) AE 2100D3 model turboprop engines. This AD was prompted by an in-flight shutdown (IFSD) of an engine and subsequent investigation by the manufacturer that revealed a crack in the 3rd-stage compressor wheel. This AD requires replacement of the affected 3rd-stage compressor wheel. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.,2021-12-28,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/28/2021-28136/airworthiness-directives-rolls-royce-corporation-type-certificate-previously-held-by-allison-engine,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-28/pdf/2021-28136.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159",The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) AE 2100D3 model turboprop engines. This AD was prompted by an in-flight shutdown (IFSD) of an engine and subsequent investigation by the manufacturer that...
2021-28166,Medical Devices; Anesthesiology Devices; Classification of the Retrograde Intubation Device,Rule,The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is classifying the retrograde intubation device into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for the retrograde intubation device's classification. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II (special controls) will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices.,2021-12-28,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/28/2021-28166/medical-devices-anesthesiology-devices-classification-of-the-retrograde-intubation-device,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-28/pdf/2021-28166.pdf,Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration,"221,199",The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is classifying the retrograde intubation device into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for...
2021-28168,2022-2024 Single-Family and 2022 Multifamily Enterprise Housing Goals,Rule,"The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is issuing a final rule on the single-family housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) for 2022 through 2024, as well as the multifamily housing goals for 2022. The Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 (the Safety and Soundness Act) requires FHFA to establish annual housing goals for mortgages purchased by the Enterprises. The housing goals include separate categories for single-family and multifamily mortgages on housing that is affordable to low-income and very low-income families, among other categories. The final rule establishes the benchmark levels for each of the single- family housing goals and subgoals for 2022 through 2024. The final rule also replaces the low-income areas subgoal with separate area-based subgoals targeting the individual components of the low-income areas subgoal (minority census tracts and low-income census tracts). The final rule establishes the multifamily housing goals for 2022 only. For the small low-income multifamily subgoal, the final rule establishes separate benchmarks for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Finally, the final rule makes several technical changes to definitions and other provisions to conform the regulation to existing practice.",2021-12-28,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/28/2021-28168/2022-2024-single-family-and-2022-multifamily-enterprise-housing-goals,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-28/pdf/2021-28168.pdf,Federal Housing Finance Agency,174,"The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is issuing a final rule on the single-family housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) for 2022 through 2024, as well as the multifamily housing goals for 2022. The Federal Housing..."
2021-27441,Reissuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits,Rule,"Nationwide Permits (NWPs) authorize certain activities under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 that have no more than minimal individual and cumulative adverse environmental effects. In a proposed rule published in the September 15, 2020, issue of the Federal Register, the Corps proposed to reissue 52 existing NWPs and issue five new NWPs, plus the NWP general conditions and definitions. In a final rule published in the January 13, 2021, issue of the Federal Register, the Corps reissued 12 of the 52 existing NWPs and four of the five new NWPs, as well as the NWP general conditions and definitions. In this final rule, the Corps is reissuing the remaining 40 existing NWPs and issuing the remaining one new NWP. The NWP general conditions and definitions published in the January 13, 2021, issue of the Federal Register apply to the 41 NWPs reissued or issued in this final rule.",2021-12-27,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/27/2021-27441/reissuance-and-modification-of-nationwide-permits,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-27/pdf/2021-27441.pdf,Defense Department; Engineers Corps,"103,142",Nationwide Permits (NWPs) authorize certain activities under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 that have no more than minimal individual and cumulative adverse environmental effects. In a proposed...
2021-27523,Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals; Changes to Medicare Graduate Medical Education Payments for Teaching Hospitals; Changes to Organ Acquisition Payment Policies,Rule,"This final rule with comment period finalizes certain provisions of the fiscal year 2022 IPPS/LTCH PPS proposed rule. These provisions implement policies based on legislative changes relative to Medicare graduate medical education (GME) for teaching hospitals provided by sections 126, 127, and 131 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), 2021; and changes, clarifications, and codifications for Medicare organ acquisition payment policies relative to organ procurement organizations (OPOs), transplant hospitals, and donor community hospitals. In addition, this final rule with comment period solicits comments on certain GME issues to inform potential future rulemaking",2021-12-27,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/27/2021-27523/medicare-program-hospital-inpatient-prospective-payment-systems-for-acute-care-hospitals-changes-to,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-27/pdf/2021-27523.pdf,Health and Human Services Department; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services,"221,45",This final rule with comment period finalizes certain provisions of the fiscal year 2022 IPPS/LTCH PPS proposed rule. These provisions implement policies based on legislative changes relative to Medicare graduate medical education (GME) for teaching...
2021-27549,Fire Safety of Small Passenger Vessels,Rule,"The Coast Guard is issuing an interim rule as the first step to implementing the statutorily mandated requirements for fire safety on certain covered small passenger vessels. This statutory mandate is in response to the fire and loss of life on the dive boat CONCEPTION off the coast of California on September 2, 2019. This interim rule adds additional fire safety requirements for small passenger vessels, including fire detection and suppression systems, avenues of escape, egress drills, crew firefighting training, watchmen monitoring devices, and the handling of flammable items such as rechargeable batteries.",2021-12-27,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/27/2021-27549/fire-safety-of-small-passenger-vessels,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-27/pdf/2021-27549.pdf,Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard,"227,53",The Coast Guard is issuing an interim rule as the first step to implementing the statutorily mandated requirements for fire safety on certain covered small passenger vessels. This statutory mandate is in response to the fire and loss of life on the...
2021-27556,Air Plan Approval; Hawaii; Interstate Transport for the 2015 Ozone NAAQS,Rule,"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a state implementation plan (SIP) revision from the State of Hawaii addressing requirements in the Clean Air Act (CAA or ""Act"") regarding interstate transport for the 2015 ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). Hawaii submitted a SIP revision on November 12, 2019, addressing the CAA provision prohibiting any source or other type of emissions activity in one state from emitting any air pollutant in amounts that will contribute significantly to nonattainment or interfere with maintenance of the NAAQS in any other state (the ""good neighbor"" provision). The EPA is finalizing approval of Hawaii's good neighbor SIP revision for the 2015 ozone NAAQS.",2021-12-27,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/27/2021-27556/air-plan-approval-hawaii-interstate-transport-for-the-2015-ozone-naaqs,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-27/pdf/2021-27556.pdf,Environmental Protection Agency,145,"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a state implementation plan (SIP) revision from the State of Hawaii addressing requirements in the Clean Air Act (CAA or ""Act"") regarding interstate transport for the 2015 ozone national ambient..."
2021-27751,"Pipeline Safety: Unusually Sensitive Areas for the Great Lakes, Coastal Beaches, and Certain Coastal Waters",Rule,"PHMSA is amending the pipeline safety regulations to explicitly state that certain coastal waters, the Great Lakes, and coastal beaches are classified as unusually sensitive areas for the purpose of compliance with the hazardous liquid integrity management regulations. This amendment implements mandates contained in the Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety (PIPES) Act of 2016, as amended by the PIPES Act of 2020. A hazardous liquid pipeline that could affect these newly designated areas must be included in an operator's integrity management program.",2021-12-27,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/27/2021-27751/pipeline-safety-unusually-sensitive-areas-for-the-great-lakes-coastal-beaches-and-certain-coastal,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-27/pdf/2021-27751.pdf,Transportation Department; Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration,"492,408","PHMSA is amending the pipeline safety regulations to explicitly state that certain coastal waters, the Great Lakes, and coastal beaches are classified as unusually sensitive areas for the purpose of compliance with the hazardous liquid integrity..."
2021-27798,Air Plan Approval; California; San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District,Rule,The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to partially approve a revision to the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District (SJVUAPCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NO<INF>X</INF>) and fine particulate matter (PM<INF>2.5</INF>) from off-road diesel agricultural vehicles and equipment. We are approving portions of a local measure to reduce emissions from these sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) and deferring action on the remaining portions of this measure.,2021-12-27,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/27/2021-27798/air-plan-approval-california-san-joaquin-valley-unified-air-pollution-control-district,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-27/pdf/2021-27798.pdf,Environmental Protection Agency,145,The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to partially approve a revision to the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District (SJVUAPCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision...
2021-27853,Medicare Program; CY 2022 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; Provider Enrollment Regulation Updates; Provider and Supplier Prepayment and Post-Payment Medical Review Requirements; Correction,Rule,"This document corrects technical errors that appeared in the final rule published in the Federal Register on November 19, 2021 entitled ""Medicare Program; CY 2022 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; Provider Enrollment Regulation Updates; and Provider and Supplier Prepayment and Post- Payment Medical Review Requirements"" (referred to hereafter as the ""CY 2022 PFS final rule""). The effective date of the CY 2022 PFS final rule is January 1, 2022.",2021-12-27,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/27/2021-27853/medicare-program-cy-2022-payment-policies-under-the-physician-fee-schedule-and-other-changes-to-part,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-27/pdf/2021-27853.pdf,Health and Human Services Department; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services,"221,45","This document corrects technical errors that appeared in the final rule published in the Federal Register on November 19, 2021 entitled ""Medicare Program; CY 2022 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment..."
2021-27858,Revisions to the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5) for Public Water Systems and Announcement of Public Meetings,Rule,"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing a Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) rule that requires certain public water systems (PWSs) to collect national occurrence data for 29 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and lithium. Subject to the availability of appropriations, EPA will include all systems serving 3,300 or more people and a representative sample of 800 systems serving 25 to 3,299 people. If EPA does not receive the appropriations needed for monitoring all of these systems in a given year, EPA will reduce the number of systems serving 25 to 10,000 people that will be asked to perform monitoring. This final rule is a key action to ensure science- based decision-making and prioritize protection of disadvantaged communities in accordance with EPA's PFAS Strategic Roadmap. EPA is also announcing plans for public webinars to discuss implementation of the fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5).",2021-12-27,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/27/2021-27858/revisions-to-the-unregulated-contaminant-monitoring-rule-ucmr-5-for-public-water-systems-and,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-27/pdf/2021-27858.pdf,Environmental Protection Agency,145,The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing a Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) rule that requires certain public water systems (PWSs) to collect national occurrence data for 29 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and lithium....
2021-27868,Weapons of Mass Destruction Trade Control Regulations,Rule,"The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is amending the Weapons of Mass Destruction Trade Control Regulations to add a June 28, 2005 Executive order as an authority, remove the appendix to the part, and modify three definitions referencing the appendix.",2021-12-27,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/27/2021-27868/weapons-of-mass-destruction-trade-control-regulations,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-27/pdf/2021-27868.pdf,Treasury Department; Foreign Assets Control Office,"497,203","The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is amending the Weapons of Mass Destruction Trade Control Regulations to add a June 28, 2005 Executive order as an authority, remove the appendix to the part, and modify three..."
2021-27572,"Blueberry Promotion, Research and Information Order; Change in Membership, Nomination Procedures, and Term of Office",Rule,"This rule changes the membership of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (Council) under the Blueberry Promotion, Research and Information Order (Order), by removing the first handler member and alternate position and adding two exporter member and alternate positions. Conforming changes will be made to the nomination procedures. In addition, this rule will allow members and alternates to remain in office until a successor is appointed. The Council administers the Order with oversight by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).",2021-12-23,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/23/2021-27572/blueberry-promotion-research-and-information-order-change-in-membership-nomination-procedures-and,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-23/pdf/2021-27572.pdf,Agriculture Department; Agricultural Marketing Service,"12,9","This rule changes the membership of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (Council) under the Blueberry Promotion, Research and Information Order (Order), by removing the first handler member and alternate position and adding two exporter member and..."
2021-27602,Bicyclopyrone; Pesticide Tolerances,Rule,"This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of bicyclopyrone in or on the fresh and dried forms of lemongrass, rosemary, and wormwood. Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC., requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).",2021-12-23,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/23/2021-27602/bicyclopyrone-pesticide-tolerances,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-23/pdf/2021-27602.pdf,Environmental Protection Agency,145,"This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of bicyclopyrone in or on the fresh and dried forms of lemongrass, rosemary, and wormwood. Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC., requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act..."
2021-27623,Bank Secrecy Act Regulations-Reports of Foreign Financial Accounts Civil Penalties,Rule,"FinCEN is amending the Bank Secrecy Act civil penalty regulations relating to the requirements for reporting foreign financial accounts and for reporting transactions with foreign financial agencies. The amendments remove civil penalty language, which was made obsolete with the enactment of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 revised the manner for computing the penalty, including providing a greater maximum penalty for willful violations than was previously authorized.",2021-12-23,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/23/2021-27623/bank-secrecy-act-regulations-reports-of-foreign-financial-accounts-civil-penalties,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-23/pdf/2021-27623.pdf,Treasury Department; Financial Crimes Enforcement Network,"497,194","FinCEN is amending the Bank Secrecy Act civil penalty regulations relating to the requirements for reporting foreign financial accounts and for reporting transactions with foreign financial agencies. The amendments remove civil penalty language, which..."
2021-27625,Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters,Rule,"The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-11- 05, which applied to all Airbus Helicopters Model EC120B helicopters. AD 2020-11-05 required repetitive inspections of the tail rotor (TR) hub body for cracks and applicable corrective actions if necessary, and repetitive replacement of the attachment bolts, washers, and nuts of the TR hub body. This AD was prompted by a report of recurrent loss of tightening torque on several attachment bolts on the TR hub body. This AD retains certain requirements of AD 2020-11-05, adds repetitive inspections, requires additional corrective actions, and updates applicable service information. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.",2021-12-23,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/23/2021-27625/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-23/pdf/2021-27625.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159","The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-11- 05, which applied to all Airbus Helicopters Model EC120B helicopters. AD 2020-11-05 required repetitive inspections of the tail rotor (TR) hub body for cracks and applicable corrective..."
2021-27628,Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (Type Certificate Previously Held by Rolls-Royce plc) Turbofan Engines,Rule,"The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Trent 1000-A2, Trent 1000- AE2, Trent 1000-C2, Trent 1000-CE2, Trent 1000-D2, Trent 1000-E2, Trent 1000-G2, Trent 1000-H2, Trent 1000-J2, Trent 1000-K2, and Trent 1000-L2 model turbofan engines. This AD was prompted by the manufacturer revising the engine Time Limits Manual (TLM) life limits of certain critical rotating parts, updating direct accumulation counting (DAC) data files, and updating certain maintenance tasks. This AD requires revision of the engine TLM life limits of certain critical rotating parts and DAC data files, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.",2021-12-23,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/23/2021-27628/airworthiness-directives-rolls-royce-deutschland-ltd-and-co-kg-type-certificate-previously-held-by,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-23/pdf/2021-27628.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159","The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Trent 1000-A2, Trent 1000- AE2, Trent 1000-C2, Trent 1000-CE2, Trent 1000-D2, Trent 1000-E2, Trent 1000-G2, Trent 1000-H2, Trent 1000-J2, Trent..."
2021-27636,Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders,Rule,The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB and DG-1000M gliders with a Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Solo Model 2625 02i engine installed. This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as an error in the engine control unit (ECU) software. This AD requires updating the ECU software. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.,2021-12-23,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/23/2021-27636/airworthiness-directives-dg-flugzeugbau-gmbh-gliders,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-23/pdf/2021-27636.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159",The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB and DG-1000M gliders with a Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Solo Model 2625 02i engine installed. This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness...
2021-27638,Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters,Rule,"The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters. This AD requires various inspections of the left-hand side (LH) engine fuel supply (fuel supply) hose and depending on the inspection results, reinstalling the fuel supply hose or removing the fuel supply hose from service. Additionally, this AD requires installing an improved part and prohibits installing a certain part-numbered LH fuel supply hose on any helicopter unless it is installed by following certain procedures. This AD was prompted by a report of an incorrect installation of the LH fuel supply hose causing restricted fuel flow to the LH engine. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.",2021-12-23,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/23/2021-27638/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-23/pdf/2021-27638.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159",The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters. This AD requires various inspections of the left-hand side (LH) engine fuel supply (fuel supply) hose and depending on the inspection...
2021-27641,Mortgage Servicing Assets,Rule,"The NCUA Board (Board) is issuing a final rule to permit federal credit unions (FCUs) to purchase mortgage servicing assets (MSAs), referred to as mortgage servicing rights in the proposed rule, from other federally insured credit unions subject to certain requirements. Under the final rule, FCUs with a CAMEL or CAMELS composite rating of 1 or 2 and a CAMEL or CAMELS Management component rating of 1 or 2, may purchase the mortgage servicing rights of loans that the FCU is otherwise empowered to grant, provided these purchases are made in accordance with the FCU's policies and procedures that address the risk of these investments and servicing practices. The Federal Credit Union Act (the Act) permits FCUs to purchase mortgage servicing assets under their express authority to purchase assets from other credit unions.",2021-12-23,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/23/2021-27641/mortgage-servicing-assets,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-23/pdf/2021-27641.pdf,National Credit Union Administration,335,"The NCUA Board (Board) is issuing a final rule to permit federal credit unions (FCUs) to purchase mortgage servicing assets (MSAs), referred to as mortgage servicing rights in the proposed rule, from other federally insured credit unions subject to..."
2021-27643,Subordinated Debt,Rule,"The NCUA Board (Board) is amending the Subordinated Debt rule, which the Board finalized in December 2020 with an effective date of January 1, 2022. This final rule amends the definition of ""Grandfathered Secondary Capital"" to include any secondary capital issued to the United States Government or one of its subdivisions (U.S. Government), under a secondary capital application approved before January 1, 2022, irrespective of the date of issuance. This amendment will benefit eligible low-income credit unions (LICUs) that are either participating in the U.S. Department of the Treasury's (Treasury) Emergency Capital Investment Program (ECIP) or other programs administered by the U.S. Government that can be used to fund secondary capital, if they do not receive the funds for such programs by December 31, 2021. The Board is also amending the Subordinated Debt rule by extending the expiration of regulatory capital treatment for the aforementioned secondary capital issuances to the later of 20 years from the date of issuance or January 1, 2042.",2021-12-23,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/23/2021-27643/subordinated-debt,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-23/pdf/2021-27643.pdf,National Credit Union Administration,335,"The NCUA Board (Board) is amending the Subordinated Debt rule, which the Board finalized in December 2020 with an effective date of January 1, 2022. This final rule amends the definition of ""Grandfathered Secondary Capital"" to include any secondary..."
2021-27644,Capital Adequacy: The Complex Credit Union Leverage Ratio; Risk-Based Capital,Rule,"This final rule provides a simplified measure of capital adequacy for federally insured, natural-person credit unions (credit unions) classified as complex (those with total assets greater than $500 million). Under the final rule, a complex credit union that maintains a minimum net worth ratio, and that meets other qualifying criteria, is eligible to opt into the complex credit union leverage ratio (CCULR) framework if they have a minimum net worth ratio of nine percent. A complex credit union that opts into the CCULR framework need not calculate a risk-based capital ratio under the NCUA Board's October 29, 2015 risk-based capital final rule, as amended on October 18, 2018. A qualifying complex credit union that opts into the CCULR framework and maintains the minimum net worth ratio is considered well capitalized. The final rule also makes several amendments to update the NCUA's October 29, 2015 risk-based capital final rule, including addressing asset securitizations issued by credit unions, clarifying the treatment of off-balance sheet exposures, deducting certain mortgage servicing assets from a complex credit union's risk-based capital numerator, revising the treatment of goodwill, and amending other asset risk weights.",2021-12-23,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/23/2021-27644/capital-adequacy-the-complex-credit-union-leverage-ratio-risk-based-capital,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-23/pdf/2021-27644.pdf,National Credit Union Administration,335,"This final rule provides a simplified measure of capital adequacy for federally insured, natural-person credit unions (credit unions) classified as complex (those with total assets greater than $500 million). Under the final rule, a complex credit..."
2021-27645,Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters,Rule,"The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 206, 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of cracked or missing nuts on the tail rotor drive shaft (TRDS) disc pack (Thomas) couplings. This AD requires removing certain nuts from service, installing newly designed nuts, and applying a specific torque and a torque stripe to each newly installed nut. This AD then requires, after the installation of each newly designed nut, inspecting the torque and, depending on the inspection results, either applying a torque stripe or performing further inspections and removing certain parts from service. Finally, this AD prohibits installing any affected nut on any TRDS Thomas coupling. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.",2021-12-23,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/23/2021-27645/airworthiness-directives-bell-textron-canada-limited-helicopters,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-23/pdf/2021-27645.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159","The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 206, 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of cracked or missing nuts on the tail..."
2021-27752,"Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Lane Snapper Management Measures",Rule,"NMFS issues regulations to implement management measures described in a framework action to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP), as prepared by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council). This final rule modifies catch limits in the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) exclusive economic zone (EEZ) for lane snapper. The purpose of this final rule and the framework action is to modify the annual catch limit (ACL), to revise an accountability measure (AM), and to achieve optimum yield (OY) for the stock while preventing overfishing. This final rule also makes minor administrative changes to replace outdated NMFS website addresses and language about required software for the Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) programs. Additionally, this final rule reopens the harvest of lane snapper for the commercial and recreational sectors as a result of the ACL increase.",2021-12-23,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/23/2021-27752/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-reef-fish-fishery-of-the-gulf-of-mexico,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-23/pdf/2021-27752.pdf,Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,"54,361","NMFS issues regulations to implement management measures described in a framework action to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP), as prepared by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council)...."
2021-27773,"Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; 2022 and Projected 2023 Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Specifications",Rule,"NMFS announces 2022 and projected 2023 specifications for the summer flounder, scup, and black sea fisheries. The implementing regulations for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan require us to publish specifications for the upcoming fishing year for each of these species. This action is intended to inform the public of the specifications for the start of the 2022 fishing year for summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass.",2021-12-23,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/23/2021-27773/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-2022-and-projected-2023-summer-flounder-scup-and-black,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-23/pdf/2021-27773.pdf,Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,"54,361","NMFS announces 2022 and projected 2023 specifications for the summer flounder, scup, and black sea fisheries. The implementing regulations for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan require us to publish specifications..."
2021-27774,Airworthiness Directives; Stemme AG Gliders,Rule,"The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Stemme AG Model Stemme S 12 gliders. This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as an airspeed indicator (ASI) with speed markings inconsistent with the approved and published values. This AD requires inspecting the ASI markings and, depending on findings, either replacing the ASI or amending the existing aircraft flight manual (AFM) until the ASI is replaced. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.",2021-12-23,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/23/2021-27774/airworthiness-directives-stemme-ag-gliders,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-23/pdf/2021-27774.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159",The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Stemme AG Model Stemme S 12 gliders. This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and...
2021-27828,Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes,Rule,"The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of slat transmission jams caused by frozen slat geared rotary actuators (SGRAs) at slat 5 track 12. This AD requires repetitive water drainage and plug cleaning of the left- and right-hand SGRAs having a certain part number installed on slat 5 track 12 with certain functional item numbers, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.",2021-12-23,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/23/2021-27828/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-23/pdf/2021-27828.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159",The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of slat transmission jams caused by frozen slat geared rotary actuators (SGRAs) at slat 5 track 12. This AD...
2021-27851,Incorporation by Reference; North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria; Hazardous Materials Safety Permits,Rule,"FMCSA amends its Hazardous Materials Safety Permits regulations to incorporate by reference the updated Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) handbook containing inspection procedures and Out-of-Service Criteria (OOSC) for inspections of shipments of transuranic waste and highway route controlled quantities of radioactive material. The OOSC provide enforcement personnel nationwide, including FMCSA's State partners, with uniform enforcement tolerances for inspections. Through this rule, FMCSA incorporates by reference the April 1, 2021, edition of the handbook.",2021-12-23,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/23/2021-27851/incorporation-by-reference-north-american-standard-out-of-service-criteria-hazardous-materials,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-23/pdf/2021-27851.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration,"492,181",FMCSA amends its Hazardous Materials Safety Permits regulations to incorporate by reference the updated Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) handbook containing inspection procedures and Out-of-Service Criteria (OOSC) for inspections of shipments...
2021-27885,Technical Corrections,Rule,The Commission is making technical corrections to various sections of its regulations.,2021-12-23,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/23/2021-27885/technical-corrections,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-23/pdf/2021-27885.pdf,Federal Election Commission,165,The Commission is making technical corrections to various sections of its regulations.
2021-27898,Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries,Rule,"NMFS is transferring 19.5 metric tons (mt) of Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) quota from the 28.9-mt General category December 2022 subquota to the January through March 2022 subquota period. The adjusted General category January through March 2022 subquota is 49 mt. NMFS reminds General category participants that when the fishery reopens January 1, 2022, the daily retention limit will be one large medium or giant bluefin tuna (i.e., measuring 73 inches (185 cm) curved fork length or greater) per vessel per day/trip. This action is intended to provide further opportunities for General category fishermen to participate in the January through March General category fishery, based on consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments and applies to Atlantic Tunas General category (commercial) permitted vessels and Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Charter/Headboat permitted vessels with a commercial sale endorsement when fishing commercially for BFT.",2021-12-23,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/23/2021-27898/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-23/pdf/2021-27898.pdf,Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,"54,361",NMFS is transferring 19.5 metric tons (mt) of Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) quota from the 28.9-mt General category December 2022 subquota to the January through March 2022 subquota period. The adjusted General category January through March 2022...
2021-27899,Home Mortgage Disclosure (Regulation C) Adjustment to Asset-Size Exemption Threshold,Rule,"The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) is amending the official commentary that interprets the requirements of the Bureau's Regulation C (Home Mortgage Disclosure) to reflect the asset-size exemption threshold for banks, savings associations, and credit unions based on the annual percentage change in the average of the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). Based on the 4.7 percent increase in the average of the CPI-W for the 12-month period ending in November 2021, the exemption threshold is adjusted to $50 million from $48 million. Therefore, banks, savings associations, and credit unions with assets of $50 million or less as of December 31, 2021, are exempt from collecting data in 2022.",2021-12-23,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/23/2021-27899/home-mortgage-disclosure-regulation-c-adjustment-to-asset-size-exemption-threshold,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-23/pdf/2021-27899.pdf,Consumer Financial Protection Bureau,573,"The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) is amending the official commentary that interprets the requirements of the Bureau's Regulation C (Home Mortgage Disclosure) to reflect the asset-size exemption threshold for banks, savings..."
2021-27900,Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z) Adjustment to Asset-Size Exemption Threshold,Rule,"The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) is amending the official commentary that interprets the requirements of the Bureau's Regulation Z (Truth in Lending) to reflect changes in the asset-size thresholds for certain creditors to qualify for an exemption to the requirement to establish an escrow account for a higher-priced mortgage loan. These changes reflect updates to the exemption from TILA's escrow requirement of creditors that, together with affiliates that regularly extended covered transactions secured by first liens, had total assets of less than $2 billion (adjusted annually for inflation) and the exemption the Bureau added, by implementing section 108 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (EGRRCPA), for certain insured depository institutions and insured credit unions with assets of $10 billion or less (adjusted annually for inflation). These amendments are based on the annual percentage change in the average of the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). Based on the 4.7 percent increase in the average of the CPI-W for the 12-month period ending in November 2021, the exemption threshold for creditors and their affiliates that regularly extended covered transactions secured by first liens is adjusted to $2.336 billion from $2.230 billion. The exemption threshold for certain insured depository institutions and insured credit unions with assets of $10 billion or less (adjusted annually for inflation) is adjusted to $10.473 billion from $10 billion.",2021-12-23,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/23/2021-27900/truth-in-lending-act-regulation-z-adjustment-to-asset-size-exemption-threshold,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-23/pdf/2021-27900.pdf,Consumer Financial Protection Bureau,573,The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) is amending the official commentary that interprets the requirements of the Bureau's Regulation Z (Truth in Lending) to reflect changes in the asset-size thresholds for certain creditors to qualify...
2021-27901,Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; 2021-2022 Biennial Specifications and Management Measures; Inseason Adjustments,Rule,This final rule announces routine inseason adjustments to management measures in commercial and recreational groundfish fisheries. This action is intended to allow commercial and recreational fishery participants to access more abundant groundfish stocks while protecting rebuilding stocks.,2021-12-23,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/23/2021-27901/magnuson-stevens-act-provisions-fisheries-off-west-coast-states-pacific-coast-groundfish-fishery,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-23/pdf/2021-27901.pdf,Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,"54,361",This final rule announces routine inseason adjustments to management measures in commercial and recreational groundfish fisheries. This action is intended to allow commercial and recreational fishery participants to access more abundant groundfish...
2021-27913,Adjustment of Cable Statutory License Royalty Rates,Rule,"The Copyright Royalty Judges published for comment a proposed settlement governing royalty rates and terms for the retransmission of over-the-air television and radio broadcast stations by cable television systems to their subscribers. Having received no comments, the Judges adopt the existing rates and terms as proposed by the settlement.",2021-12-23,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/23/2021-27913/adjustment-of-cable-statutory-license-royalty-rates,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-23/pdf/2021-27913.pdf,Library of Congress; Copyright Royalty Board,"277,88",The Copyright Royalty Judges published for comment a proposed settlement governing royalty rates and terms for the retransmission of over-the-air television and radio broadcast stations by cable television systems to their subscribers. Having received...
2021-28063,Notification of the Lifting of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada for Certain Individuals Who Are Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 and Can Present Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Status,Rule,"This Notification announces the decision of the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to lift the temporary restrictions that apply to non-essential travel by certain individuals. Specifically, the Secretary has lifted such restrictions for individuals who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, can present proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, and are seeking to enter the United States via land ports of entry (POEs) and ferry terminals along the U.S.-Canada border. The lifting of restrictions for such fully vaccinated individuals does not affect U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents returning to the United States, regardless of whether the individual is fully vaccinated, because such travel is currently defined as essential travel.",2021-12-23,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/23/2021-28063/notification-of-the-lifting-of-temporary-travel-restrictions-applicable-to-land-ports-of-entry-and,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-23/pdf/2021-28063.pdf,Homeland Security Department; U.S. Customs and Border Protection,"227,501","This Notification announces the decision of the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to lift the temporary restrictions that apply to non-essential travel by certain individuals. Specifically, the Secretary has lifted such restrictions for..."
2021-28064,Notification of the Lifting of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Mexico for Certain Individuals Who Are Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 and Can Present Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Status,Rule,"This Notification announces the decision of the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to lift the temporary restrictions that apply to non-essential travel by certain individuals. Specifically, the Secretary has lifted such restrictions for individuals who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, can present proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, and are seeking to enter the United States via land ports of entry (POEs) and ferry terminals along the U.S.-Mexico border. The lifting of restrictions for such fully vaccinated individuals does not affect U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents returning to the United States, regardless of whether the individual is fully vaccinated, because such travel is currently defined as essential travel.",2021-12-23,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/23/2021-28064/notification-of-the-lifting-of-temporary-travel-restrictions-applicable-to-land-ports-of-entry-and,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-23/pdf/2021-28064.pdf,Homeland Security Department; U.S. Customs and Border Protection,"227,501","This Notification announces the decision of the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to lift the temporary restrictions that apply to non-essential travel by certain individuals. Specifically, the Secretary has lifted such restrictions for..."
2021-27404,Passports: Option for Passport Applicants Eligible To Apply by Mail for Renewal of Passports To Apply On-Line,Rule,"Pursuant to Department regulations, the renewal of a U.S. passport must meet certain requirements to qualify for submission of an application by mail. The Department will now provide qualified applicants the option of submitting renewal applications by mail or on- line via the Department's official website. This amendment will provide more flexibility for the renewal applicant, will improve the customer experience, and eliminate the added burden, time, and cost to the customer by providing the on-line option as an alternative to the mail in process.",2021-12-22,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/22/2021-27404/passports-option-for-passport-applicants-eligible-to-apply-by-mail-for-renewal-of-passports-to-apply,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-22/pdf/2021-27404.pdf,State Department,476,"Pursuant to Department regulations, the renewal of a U.S. passport must meet certain requirements to qualify for submission of an application by mail. The Department will now provide qualified applicants the option of submitting renewal applications by..."
2021-27467,"Lamb Promotion, Research, and Information Order; Activity Changes",Rule,"This rulemaking revises the Lamb Promotion, Research, and Information Order (Order), requiring market agencies (e.g., commission merchant, auction market, livestock market) in the business of receiving lambs to collect and remit on behalf of the producer, feeder, or seedstock producer, the ""live-weight"" assessment on ovine animals sold and the ""price-per-head"" assessment owed by the first handler when lambs are sold through these channels. Market agencies are required to remit the full assessment to the American Lamb Board (also known as the Lamb, Promotion, Research, and Information Board (Board)) when ovine animals are sold. This rulemaking includes technical amendments to the Order, correcting references to assessment rates that were inadvertently not updated during the previous amendment to the Order.",2021-12-22,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/22/2021-27467/lamb-promotion-research-and-information-order-activity-changes,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-22/pdf/2021-27467.pdf,Agriculture Department; Agricultural Marketing Service,"12,9","This rulemaking revises the Lamb Promotion, Research, and Information Order (Order), requiring market agencies (e.g., commission merchant, auction market, livestock market) in the business of receiving lambs to collect and remit on behalf of the..."
2021-27568,Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2022 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Model Requirements and Model Expansion; Home Health and Other Quality Reporting Program Requirements; Home Infusion Therapy Services Requirements; Survey and Enforcement Requirements for Hospice Programs; Medicare Provider Enrollment Requirements; and COVID-19 Reporting Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities; Correction,Rule,"This document corrects technical and typographical errors that appeared in the final rule published in the Federal Register on November 9, 2021 titled ""Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2022 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Model Requirements and Model Expansion; Home Health and Other Quality Reporting Program Requirements; Home Infusion Therapy Services Requirements; Survey and Enforcement Requirements for Hospice Programs; Medicare Provider Enrollment Requirements; and COVID-19 Reporting Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities"".",2021-12-22,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/22/2021-27568/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-cy-2022-home-health-prospective-payment-system-rate-update-home,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-22/pdf/2021-27568.pdf,Health and Human Services Department; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services,"221,45","This document corrects technical and typographical errors that appeared in the final rule published in the Federal Register on November 9, 2021 titled ""Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2022 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; Home..."
2021-27580,Various Fragrance Components; Exemptions From the Requirement of a Tolerance,Rule,"This regulation establishes exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of various fragrance components listed in unit II of this document when they are used as inert ingredients in antimicrobial pesticide formulations for use on food contact surfaces in public eating places, dairy processing equipment, and food processing equipment and utensils with end-use concentration not to exceed 100 parts per million (ppm). Verto Solutions on behalf of The Clorox Company submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting the establishment of such exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of various fragrance components.",2021-12-22,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/22/2021-27580/various-fragrance-components-exemptions-from-the-requirement-of-a-tolerance,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-22/pdf/2021-27580.pdf,Environmental Protection Agency,145,This regulation establishes exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of various fragrance components listed in unit II of this document when they are used as inert ingredients in antimicrobial pesticide formulations for use on food...
2021-27648,Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska,Rule,NMFS is reallocating the projected unused amounts of Pacific cod total allowable catch (TAC) from catcher vessels using trawl gear to catcher/processors using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to allow the 2021 TAC of Pacific cod in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA to be harvested.,2021-12-22,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/22/2021-27648/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-reallocation-of-pacific-cod-in-the-central,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-22/pdf/2021-27648.pdf,Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,"54,361",NMFS is reallocating the projected unused amounts of Pacific cod total allowable catch (TAC) from catcher vessels using trawl gear to catcher/processors using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is...
2021-27649,Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Chinook Salmon Prohibited Species Catch Limits in the Gulf of Alaska,Rule,"NMFS is reapportioning the projected unused amount, 200 Chinook salmon prohibited species catch limit, from the vessels participating in directed fishing for pollock in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) to Rockfish Program catcher vessel sector in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA. This action is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the GOA.",2021-12-22,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/22/2021-27649/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-chinook-salmon-prohibited-species-catch-limits,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-22/pdf/2021-27649.pdf,Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,"54,361","NMFS is reapportioning the projected unused amount, 200 Chinook salmon prohibited species catch limit, from the vessels participating in directed fishing for pollock in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) to Rockfish Program catcher..."
2021-27650,Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfers From VA to NC and FL to RI,Rule,"NMFS announces that the Commonwealth of Virginia and the State of Florida are transferring a portion of their 2021 commercial bluefish quota to the states of North Carolina and Rhode Island, respectively. These quota adjustments are necessary to comply with the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Management Plan quota transfer provisions. This announcement informs the public of the revised commercial bluefish quotas for Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, and Rhode Island.",2021-12-22,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/22/2021-27650/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-atlantic-bluefish-fishery-quota-transfers-from-va-to-nc,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-22/pdf/2021-27650.pdf,Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,"54,361","NMFS announces that the Commonwealth of Virginia and the State of Florida are transferring a portion of their 2021 commercial bluefish quota to the states of North Carolina and Rhode Island, respectively. These quota adjustments are necessary to comply..."
2021-27706,Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation,Rule,"The DoD is issuing a final rule to amend its regulations to exempt portions of the DoD-0004, ""Defense Repository for Common Enterprise Data (DRCED),"" system of records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974.",2021-12-22,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/22/2021-27706/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-22/pdf/2021-27706.pdf,Defense Department,103,"The DoD is issuing a final rule to amend its regulations to exempt portions of the DoD-0004, ""Defense Repository for Common Enterprise Data (DRCED),"" system of records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974."
2021-27714,"Modification of Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking To File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions, Implementation of Vacatur",Rule,"This final rule withdraws the ""Modification of Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions,"" final rule issued on January 8, 2021, because that rule has been vacated by a Federal district court.",2021-12-22,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/22/2021-27714/modification-of-registration-requirement-for-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b-petitions,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-22/pdf/2021-27714.pdf,Homeland Security Department,227,"This final rule withdraws the ""Modification of Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions,"" final rule issued on January 8, 2021, because that rule has been vacated by a Federal district court."
2021-27761,Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries,Rule,"NMFS reopens the General category fishery for four days within the December 2021 General category subquota period. This action is intended to provide a reasonable opportunity to harvest the annual U.S. bluefin tuna (BFT) quota without exceeding it, while maintaining an equitable distribution of fishing opportunities across time periods. This action affects Atlantic Tunas General category (commercial) permitted vessels and Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Charter/Headboat permitted vessels with a commercial sale endorsement when fishing commercially for BFT.",2021-12-22,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/22/2021-27761/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fisheries,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-22/pdf/2021-27761.pdf,Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,"54,361","NMFS reopens the General category fishery for four days within the December 2021 General category subquota period. This action is intended to provide a reasonable opportunity to harvest the annual U.S. bluefin tuna (BFT) quota without exceeding it,..."
2021-27762,Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfers From DE to NC and MD to RI,Rule,"NMFS announces that the states of Delaware and Maryland are transferring a portion of their 2021 commercial bluefish quota to the states of North Carolina and Rhode Island, respectively. These quota adjustments are necessary to comply with the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Management Plan quota transfer provisions. This announcement informs the public of the revised commercial bluefish quotas for Delaware, North Carolina, Maryland, and Rhode Island.",2021-12-22,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/22/2021-27762/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-atlantic-bluefish-fishery-quota-transfers-from-de-to-nc,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-22/pdf/2021-27762.pdf,Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,"54,361","NMFS announces that the states of Delaware and Maryland are transferring a portion of their 2021 commercial bluefish quota to the states of North Carolina and Rhode Island, respectively. These quota adjustments are necessary to comply with the Atlantic..."
2021-27771,Temporary Regulatory Relief in Response to COVID-19-Extension,Rule,"The NCUA Board (Board) is further extending its temporary final rule, which modified certain regulatory requirements to help ensure that federally insured credit unions (FICUs) remain operational and can address economic conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The temporary final rule issued by the Board in April 2020 temporarily raised the maximum aggregate amount of loan participations that a FICU may purchase from a single originating lender to the greater of $5,000,000 or 200 percent of the FICU's net worth. The rule also temporarily suspended limitations on the eligible obligations that a Federal credit union (FCU) may purchase and hold. In addition, given physical distancing practices necessitated by COVID-19, the rule also tolled the required timeframes for the occupancy or disposition of properties not being used for FCU business or that have been abandoned. The temporary amendments were originally scheduled to expire on December 31, 2020. The Board subsequently extended their effectiveness until December 31, 2021. Due to the continued impact of COVID-19, the Board has decided it is necessary to further extend the effective period of these temporary modifications until December 31, 2022.",2021-12-22,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/22/2021-27771/temporary-regulatory-relief-in-response-to-covid-19-extension,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-22/pdf/2021-27771.pdf,National Credit Union Administration,335,"The NCUA Board (Board) is further extending its temporary final rule, which modified certain regulatory requirements to help ensure that federally insured credit unions (FICUs) remain operational and can address economic conditions caused by the..."
2021-27157,Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Status with Section 4(d) Rule for Hermes Copper Butterfly and Designation of Critical Habitat,Rule,"We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), determine threatened species status under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act), as amended, for the Hermes copper butterfly (Lycaena [Hermelycaena] hermes), a butterfly species from San Diego County, California, and Baja California, Mexico. We also designate critical habitat. In total, approximately 14,174 ha (35,027 ac) in San Diego County, California, fall within the boundaries of the critical habitat designation. This rule adds the species to the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. We also finalize a rule under the authority of section 4(d) of the Act that provides measures that are necessary and advisable to provide for the conservation of this species.",2021-12-21,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/21/2021-27157/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-threatened-species-status-with-section-4d-rule-for,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-21/pdf/2021-27157.pdf,Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service,"253,197","We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), determine threatened species status under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act), as amended, for the Hermes copper butterfly (Lycaena [Hermelycaena] hermes), a butterfly species from San Diego..."
2021-27444,General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR); Architect-Engineer Selection Procedures,Rule,The General Services Administration (GSA) is issuing a final rule amending the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to remove text from the GSAR regarding internal architect-engineer selection procedures and move it into the General Services Administration Acquisition Manual (GSAM).,2021-12-21,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/21/2021-27444/general-services-administration-acquisition-regulation-gsar-architect-engineer-selection-procedures,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-21/pdf/2021-27444.pdf,General Services Administration,210,The General Services Administration (GSA) is issuing a final rule amending the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to remove text from the GSAR regarding internal architect-engineer selection procedures and move it into the...
2021-27480,Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines,Rule,The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain General Electric Company (GE) CF34-8C and CF34-8E model turbofan engines. This AD was prompted by a report of a quality escape during the manufacturing of a high-pressure turbine (HPT) rotor stage 1 disk. This AD requires removing the HPT rotor stage 1 disk from service and replacing the HPT rotor stage 1 disk with a part eligible for installation. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.,2021-12-21,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/21/2021-27480/airworthiness-directives-general-electric-company-turbofan-engines,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-21/pdf/2021-27480.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159",The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain General Electric Company (GE) CF34-8C and CF34-8E model turbofan engines. This AD was prompted by a report of a quality escape during the manufacturing of a high-pressure turbine (HPT)...
2021-27507,Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes,Rule,"The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-06- 16, which applied to all Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. (Pilatus) Model PC-6, PC-6-H1, PC-6-H2, PC-6/350, PC-6/350-H1, PC-6/350-H2, PC-6/A, PC-6/A- H1, PC-6/A-H2, PC-6/B-H2, PC-6/B1-H2, PC-6/B2-H2, PC-6/B2-H4, PC-6/C- H2, and PC-6/C1-H2 airplanes. AD 2012-06-16 required installing a new rudder and elevator locking screw and modifying the installation of the rudder and elevator hinge bolt. Since the FAA issued AD 2012-06-16, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) superseded its mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) to correct an unsafe condition on these products. This AD does not retain any actions required by AD 2012-06-16 and requires inspecting and modifying the rudder, elevator, and right-hand (RH) aileron hinge bolt installations. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.",2021-12-21,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/21/2021-27507/airworthiness-directives-pilatus-aircraft-ltd-airplanes,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-21/pdf/2021-27507.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159","The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-06- 16, which applied to all Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. (Pilatus) Model PC-6, PC-6-H1, PC-6-H2, PC-6/350, PC-6/350-H1, PC-6/350-H2, PC-6/A, PC-6/A- H1, PC-6/A-H2, PC-6/B-H2, PC-6/B1-H2, PC-6/B2-H2,..."
2021-27510,"Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes",Rule,"The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 78-02-03, which applied to all Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Model PA-23-250 airplanes. AD 78-02-03 required repetitively inspecting the stabilator tip tube and weight assemblies for cracks, inspecting for missing rivets and screws, replacing the forward rib/horn assemblies, and reinforcing the mounting. Since AD 78-02-03 was issued, Piper developed a newly-designed stabilator, which is not subject to the unsafe condition, and revised its service information. This AD retains the actions of AD 78-02-03, but reduces the applicability and requires the actions in the revised service information. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.",2021-12-21,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/21/2021-27510/airworthiness-directives-piper-aircraft-inc-airplanes,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-21/pdf/2021-27510.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159","The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 78-02-03, which applied to all Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Model PA-23-250 airplanes. AD 78-02-03 required repetitively inspecting the stabilator tip tube and weight assemblies for cracks, inspecting..."
2021-27511,Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes,Rule,The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Embraer S.A. Model EMB-500 and EMB-505 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that the operational envelope does not contain airspeed limitations and procedures for operating the airplane at static air temperatures below -54 [deg]C. This AD requires revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to incorporate new and revised airspeed limitations and procedures. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.,2021-12-21,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/21/2021-27511/airworthiness-directives-embraer-sa-airplanes,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-21/pdf/2021-27511.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159",The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Embraer S.A. Model EMB-500 and EMB-505 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that the operational envelope does not contain airspeed limitations and procedures for operating the...
2021-27513,"Peanut Promotion, Research, and Information Order; Increase the Threshold of the Primary Peanut-Producing States and Adjustment of Membership",Rule,"This rule changes the threshold for defining primary peanut- producing states as states that maintain a 3-year average production of at least 20,000 tons of peanuts, instead of 10,000 tons of peanuts as currently prescribed in the Peanut Promotion, Research, and Information Order (Order). The Order is administered by the National Peanut Board (Board) with oversight by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). As a result of increasing the threshold, the Board's membership will decrease from 13 to 12 members and their respective alternates. This change will contribute to effective administration of the program.",2021-12-21,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/21/2021-27513/peanut-promotion-research-and-information-order-increase-the-threshold-of-the-primary,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-21/pdf/2021-27513.pdf,Agriculture Department; Agricultural Marketing Service,"12,9","This rule changes the threshold for defining primary peanut- producing states as states that maintain a 3-year average production of at least 20,000 tons of peanuts, instead of 10,000 tons of peanuts as currently prescribed in the Peanut Promotion,..."
2021-27522,Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) Program,Rule,"The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS), (Agency), is completing a revision to the Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) regulations to streamline process, provide clarity on the daily administration of the program, and incorporate program updates. The regulatory cleanup incorporates the program statutory requirements established in the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill).",2021-12-21,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/21/2021-27522/intermediary-relending-program-irp-program,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-21/pdf/2021-27522.pdf,Agriculture Department; Rural Business-Cooperative Service,"12,456","The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS), (Agency), is completing a revision to the Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) regulations to streamline process, provide clarity on the daily administration of the program, and incorporate program..."
2021-27548,"Safety Zone; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Mile Markers 19 and 20, Victoria, TX",Rule,"The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for all navigable waters of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, between mile markers 19 and 20. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by pipelines that will be removed from the floor of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Corpus Christi or a designated representative.",2021-12-21,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/21/2021-27548/safety-zone-corpus-christi-ship-channel-mile-markers-19-and-20-victoria-tx,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-21/pdf/2021-27548.pdf,Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard,"227,53","The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for all navigable waters of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, between mile markers 19 and 20. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential..."
2021-27551,Spinetoram; Pesticide Tolerances,Rule,"This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of spinetoram in or on multiple commodities which are identified and discussed later in this document. Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Inc., requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).",2021-12-21,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/21/2021-27551/spinetoram-pesticide-tolerances,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-21/pdf/2021-27551.pdf,Environmental Protection Agency,145,"This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of spinetoram in or on multiple commodities which are identified and discussed later in this document. Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Inc., requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug,..."
2021-27579,"Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin; Changes to Reporting Requirements",Rule,This rule implements a recommendation from the Cherry Industry Administrative Board to revise the reporting requirements prescribed under the Federal marketing order regulating the handling of tart cherries. This action modifies reporting requirements to include the information necessary to determine the portion of total inventory that is greater than five years old.,2021-12-21,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/21/2021-27579/tart-cherries-grown-in-the-states-of-michigan-new-york-pennsylvania-oregon-utah-washington-and,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-21/pdf/2021-27579.pdf,Agriculture Department; Agricultural Marketing Service,"12,9",This rule implements a recommendation from the Cherry Industry Administrative Board to revise the reporting requirements prescribed under the Federal marketing order regulating the handling of tart cherries. This action modifies reporting requirements...
2021-27707,Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes,Rule,"The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. This AD was prompted by the determination that fatigue cracking may occur at the wing manhole access panel attachment holes at certain wing skin panels on airplanes with Sharklets or its structural reinforcements installed. This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the area, and corrective action if necessary, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.",2021-12-21,2021,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/21/2021-27707/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-12-21/pdf/2021-27707.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159","The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211,..."