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| 2011-31160 | Implementing the Provisions of the Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 | Proposed Rule | In this document, the Commission seeks comment on the implementation of certain provisions in sections 716, 717, and 718 of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA), the most significant piece of accessibility legislation since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. Specifically, this document seeks comment on whether to adopt a permanent exemption for small entities that provide advanced communications services (ACS). The document also seeks comment on implementing section 718 of the Act which requires Internet browsers built into mobile phones to be accessible to and usable by persons who are blind or have a visual impairment, unless doing so is unachievable. This inquiry includes the recordkeeping and enforcement requirements related to section 718. People with disabilities have often faced technical challenges associated with the use of Internet browsers, video conferencing services, and the accessibility of information content. The CVAA attempts to bring existing communications laws protecting people with disabilities in line with 21st Century technologies while providing flexibility to the industry by allowing for new and innovative ways to meet the needs of people with disabilities. These actions will promote rapid deployment of and universal access to broadband services for all Americans across the country, which will in turn stimulate economic growth and provide opportunity. | 2011-12-30 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-31160/implementing-the-provisions-of-the-communications-act-of-1934-as-enacted-by-the-twenty-first-century | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-31160.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | In this document, the Commission seeks comment on the implementation of certain provisions in sections 716, 717, and 718 of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA), the most significant piece of accessibility... |
| 2011-33435 | Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas | Proposed Rule | The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its regulations in part 17 to establish a new program to provide grants to eligible entities to assist veterans in highly rural areas through innovative transportation services to travel to VA medical centers, and to otherwise assist in providing transportation services in connection with the provision of VA medical care to these veterans. This rulemaking is necessary to implement new statutory authority by establishing procedures for evaluating grant applications under the new grant program, and otherwise administering the new grant program. This proposed rule would implement section 307 of title III of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 (the 2010 Act). | 2011-12-30 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33435/grants-for-transportation-of-veterans-in-highly-rural-areas | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33435.pdf | Veterans Affairs Department | 520 | The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its regulations in part 17 to establish a new program to provide grants to eligible entities to assist veterans in highly rural areas through innovative transportation services to travel to VA... |
| 2011-33440 | Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities | Proposed Rule | This document announces the Agency's receipt of several initial filings of pesticide petitions requesting the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities. | 2011-12-30 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33440/receipt-of-several-pesticide-petitions-filed-for-residues-of-pesticide-chemicals-in-or-on-various | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33440.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | This document announces the Agency's receipt of several initial filings of pesticide petitions requesting the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities. |
| 2011-33536 | Airworthiness Directives; International Aero Engines AG Turbofan Engines | Proposed Rule | We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD), for all International Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2500-A1, V2525-D5 and V2528-D5 turbofan engines, and certain serial numbers (S/Ns) of IAE V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2530-A5, and V2533-A5 turbofan engines. The existing AD currently requires initial and repetitive on-wing ultrasonic inspections (USIs) of certain high- pressure compressor (HPC) stage 3 to 8 drums, and replacement of drum attachment nuts. This proposed AD would expand the affected population for initial and repetitive on-wing inspections of the HPC stage 3 to 8 drum, introduce an eddy current inspection (ECI) procedure, and require additional cleaning and repetitive on-wing USI or ECI of some HPC stage 3 to 8 drums. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the HPC stage 3 to 8 drum, uncontained engine failure, and damage to the airplane. | 2011-12-30 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33536/airworthiness-directives-international-aero-engines-ag-turbofan-engines | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33536.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD), for all International Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2500-A1, V2525-D5 and V2528-D5 turbofan engines, and certain serial numbers (S/Ns) of IAE V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5,... |
| 2011-33544 | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracked retract actuator fuse pins that can fail earlier than the previously determined safe life limit of the pins. A fractured retract actuator fuse pin can cause the main landing gear (MLG) to extend without restriction and attempt to lock into position under high dynamic loads. This proposed AD would require an inspection for the part number of the fuse pin, and replacement of the pin if necessary. We are proposing this AD to prevent structural damage to the side and drag brace lock assemblies, which could result in landing gear collapse during touchdown, rollout, or taxi. | 2011-12-30 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33544/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33544.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracked retract actuator fuse pins that can fail earlier than the previously... |
| 2011-33563 | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Aircraft Company Model 560XL airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of jammed or stiff rudder control due to water freezing on the rudder bias cables and pulleys of the stinger. This proposed AD would require modification of the drain installation of the tailcone stinger on the aft canted bulkhead, inspections for drain holes in the forward and aft frames, and modification of the drain holes. We are proposing this AD to prevent ice accumulation on the cables and pulleys of the stinger, which could result in jamming of the rudder and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. | 2011-12-30 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33563/airworthiness-directives-cessna-aircraft-company-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33563.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Aircraft Company Model 560XL airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of jammed or stiff rudder control due to water freezing on the rudder bias cables and pulleys of... |
| 2011-33575 | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Model 737 airplanes. This proposed AD would incorporate design changes to improve the reliability of the cabin altitude warning system by requiring installation of a redundant switch of the cabin altitude pressure, replacing the aural warning module (AWM) with a new or reworked AWM, changing certain wire bundles, and connecting certain previously capped and stowed wires, as necessary. This proposed AD, for certain airplanes, would also require modifying the instrument panels, installing light assemblies, modifying the wire bundles, and installing a new circuit breaker, as necessary. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of a lack of cabin pressurization event caused by the flightcrew not receiving an aural warning because of the failure of the cabin altitude pressure switch. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the flightcrew to recognize and react to a lack of cabin pressurization, which could result in incapacitation of the flightcrew due to hypoxia (lack of oxygen in the body), and consequent loss of control of the airplane. | 2011-12-30 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33575/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33575.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Model 737 airplanes. This proposed AD would incorporate design changes to improve the reliability of the cabin altitude warning system by requiring installation of a redundant switch of... |
| 2011-33577 | General Site Suitability Criteria for Nuclear Power Stations | Proposed Rule | The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment draft regulatory guide DG-4021, "General Site Suitability Criteria for Nuclear Power Stations." This guide describes a method that the NRC staff considers acceptable to implement the site suitability requirements for nuclear power stations. | 2011-12-30 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33577/general-site-suitability-criteria-for-nuclear-power-stations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33577.pdf | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | 383 | The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment draft regulatory guide DG-4021, "General Site Suitability Criteria for Nuclear Power Stations." This guide describes a method that the NRC staff considers acceptable to... |
| 2011-33586 | Regional Haze: Revisions to Provisions Governing Alternatives to Source-Specific Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) Determinations, Limited SIP Disapprovals, and Federal Implementation Plans | Proposed Rule | The EPA is proposing revisions to rules that pertain to the regional haze program. In this action, the EPA is proposing that the trading program in the recently promulgated Transport Rule, also known as the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, achieves greater reasonable progress towards the national goal of achieving natural visibility conditions in Class I areas than source-specific Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) in those states covered by the Transport Rule. In this action, the EPA is also proposing a limited disapproval of the regional haze State Implementation Plans (SIPs) that have been submitted by Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Texas. These states relied on requirements of the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) to satisfy certain regional haze requirements. To address deficiencies in all of the CAIR-dependent regional haze SIPs, in this action, the EPA is proposing Federal Implementation Plans (FIPs) to replace reliance on the CAIR requirements in these SIPs with reliance on the Transport Rule as an alternative to BART. States are encouraged, at any time, to submit a revision to their regional haze SIP incorporating the requirements of the Transport Rule at which time we will withdraw the FIP being proposed in this action. | 2011-12-30 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33586/regional-haze-revisions-to-provisions-governing-alternatives-to-source-specific-best-available | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33586.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The EPA is proposing revisions to rules that pertain to the regional haze program. In this action, the EPA is proposing that the trading program in the recently promulgated Transport Rule, also known as the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, achieves... |
| 2011-33592 | Amendments to Delegation of Authority Provisions in the Prevention of Significant Deterioration Program | Proposed Rule | The EPA is taking action to propose amendments to the New Source Review (NSR) Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program that would correct certain outdated language that currently limits EPA's ability to delegate the Federal PSD program to interested Indian tribes. This action proposes changes that would provide consistency with the current Federal PSD regulatory requirements by allowing the EPA to delegate the PSD program to interested tribes for their attainment areas. The regulations already authorize administrative delegation, and EPA has in the past delegated administration of the PSD program to states and local governments for their attainment areas. The EPA is proposing to delete a restriction on tribes' ability to take delegation of the PSD program and to include tribes, along with state and locals, in another section to make it clear that tribes may voluntarily take direct delegation of the NSR program in areas that are currently attaining the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The rule would not impose any new requirements. The EPA is also proposing to correct a minor typographical error. | 2011-12-30 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33592/amendments-to-delegation-of-authority-provisions-in-the-prevention-of-significant-deterioration | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33592.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The EPA is taking action to propose amendments to the New Source Review (NSR) Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program that would correct certain outdated language that currently limits EPA's ability to delegate the Federal PSD program to... |
| 2011-33601 | Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Comprehensive Annual Catch Limit Amendment for the South Atlantic | Proposed Rule | NMFS hereby amends a proposed rule published on December 1, 2011, to implement the Comprehensive Annual Catch Limit Amendment (Comprehensive ACL Amendment) to the Fishery Management Plans (FMPs) for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region (Snapper- Grouper FMP), the Golden Crab Fishery of the South Atlantic Region, the Dolphin and Wahoo Fishery off the Atlantic States, and the Pelagic Sargassum Habitat of the South Atlantic Region as prepared and submitted by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council). In November 2011, the Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) met and determined the allowable biological catch (ABC) for wreckfish should be reduced to prevent overfishing from occurring. The proposed rule that was published on December 1, 2011 contained a variety of actions unrelated to the wreckfish ABC and those actions did not need to be delayed by further Council decisions with respect to the revised wreckfish ABC. During its December 5-9, 2011 meeting, the Council concurred with the SSC's determination for a revised wreckfish ABC and to develop an amended proposed rule for the Comprehensive ACL Amendment to notify the public of this change to the wreckfish ABC. Based on the new recommended ABC, this rule proposes to reduce the commercial and recreational annual catch limits (ACLs) for wreckfish. The intent of this rule is to specify sector ACLs for wreckfish while maintaining a catch level consistent with achieving optimum yield for the resource. | 2011-12-30 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33601/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-comprehensive-annual-catch-limit | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33601.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS hereby amends a proposed rule published on December 1, 2011, to implement the Comprehensive Annual Catch Limit Amendment (Comprehensive ACL Amendment) to the Fishery Management Plans (FMPs) for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic... |
| 2011-33106 | TRICARE; Removal of the Prohibition to Use Addictive Drugs in the Maintenance Treatment of Substance Dependence in TRICARE Beneficiaries | Proposed Rule | This rule proposes revisions to remove the exclusion of drug abuse maintenance programs and allow as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for an individual with substance dependence, the substitution of a therapeutic drug with addictive potential for a drug of addiction (e.g. the substitution of methadone for heroin). The current regulation prohibits drug maintenance programs where one addictive substance is substituted for another. However, this prohibition of maintenance treatment of substance dependence utilizing a specific category of psychoactive agent is outdated and fails to recognize the accumulated medical evidence supporting certain maintenance programs as one component of the continuum of care necessary for the effective treatment of substance dependence. Current medical evidence shows that this is medically or psychologically necessary and integral to the safe and effective treatment of drug abuse as is generally required for all treatment benefits for inclusion in the TRICARE benefit. | 2011-12-29 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33106/tricare-removal-of-the-prohibition-to-use-addictive-drugs-in-the-maintenance-treatment-of-substance | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33106.pdf | Defense Department | 103 | This rule proposes revisions to remove the exclusion of drug abuse maintenance programs and allow as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for an individual with substance dependence, the substitution of a therapeutic drug with addictive potential for... |
| 2011-33273 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Designations of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; North Carolina and South Carolina; Charlotte; Determination of Attainment by Applicable Attainment Date for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone Standards | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing to determine pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA), that the Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, North Carolina-South Carolina, ozone nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as "the bi- state Charlotte Area" or "the Area") has attained the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) by its applicable attainment date of June 15, 2011. The determination of attainment was made by EPA on November 15, 2011, based on quality-assured and certified monitoring data for the 2008-2010 monitoring period. EPA is now proposing to find that the bi-state Charlotte Area attained the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS by its applicable attainment date. EPA is proposing this action because it is consistent with the CAA and its implementing regulations. | 2011-12-29 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33273/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-and-designations-of-areas-for-air-quality-planning | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33273.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing to determine pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA), that the Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, North Carolina-South Carolina, ozone nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as "the bi- state Charlotte Area" or "the Area") has attained the... |
| 2011-33275 | Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of hydraulic accumulator failure. This proposed AD would require replacing certain hydraulic accumulators with stainless steel hydraulic accumulators, and structural modifications in the nose landing gear bay. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of hydraulic accumulators, which may result in damage to the airplane and injury to occupants. | 2011-12-29 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33275/airworthiness-directives-saab-ab-saab-aerosystems-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33275.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of hydraulic accumulator failure. This proposed AD would require replacing certain hydraulic... |
| 2011-33279 | Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all EMBRAER Model ERJ 170 airplanes. The existing AD currently requires revising the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) to incorporate new structural inspection requirements. Since we issued that AD, during full scale fatigue testing, cracks were found in certain structural components of the airplane. Analysis of these cracks resulted in manufacturer modifications of the ALS of Embraer ERJ 170 Maintenance Review Board Report (MRBR), which include new inspections tasks, or modification of the current tasks and their respective thresholds and intervals. This proposed AD would revise the maintenance program to incorporate new or revised structural inspection requirements. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking which could result in the loss of structural integrity of the airplane. | 2011-12-29 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33279/airworthiness-directives-empresa-brasileira-de-aeronautica-sa-embraer-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33279.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all EMBRAER Model ERJ 170 airplanes. The existing AD currently requires revising the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued... |
| 2011-33341 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200 freighter series airplanes; Model A330- 200 and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of corrosion found on the main fitting of the nose landing gear (NLG) leg in the vicinity of the dowel pin bushes retaining the lower steering flange. This proposed AD would require modifying the NLG main fitting by adding primer paint to the cadmium around the dowel bush holes. We are proposing this AD to prevent NLG main fitting rupture, which could result in an NLG collapse. | 2011-12-29 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33341/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33341.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200 freighter series airplanes; Model A330- 200 and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of... |
| 2011-33345 | Solicitation of New Safe Harbors and Special Fraud Alerts | Proposed Rule | In accordance with section 205 of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), this annual notice solicits proposals and recommendations for developing new and modifying existing safe harbor provisions under the Federal anti-kickback statute (section 1128B(b) of the Social Security Act), as well as developing new OIG Special Fraud Alerts. | 2011-12-29 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33345/solicitation-of-new-safe-harbors-and-special-fraud-alerts | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33345.pdf | Health and Human Services Department | 221 | In accordance with section 205 of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), this annual notice solicits proposals and recommendations for developing new and modifying existing safe harbor provisions under the Federal... |
| 2011-33355 | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. The existing AD currently requires initial and repetitive inspections of the fuselage skin and bear strap at the forward, upper corner of the L1 entry door cutout for cracking, and repair if necessary. That action also provides an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. Since we issued that AD, we have received reports of additional cracking in the fuselage skin. This proposed AD would add inspections for airplanes having repairs or preventative modifications installed and supplemental inspections for certain airplanes. This proposed AD also would add airplanes to the applicability. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the fuselage skin and bear strap at the forward, upper corner of the L1 entry door cutout, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the L1 entry door and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane. | 2011-12-29 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33355/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33355.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. The existing AD currently requires initial and repetitive inspections of the fuselage skin and bear... |
| 2011-33359 | Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich Evacuation Systems Approved Under Technical Standard Order (TSO) TSO-C69b and Installed on Airbus Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for Goodrich Evacuation Systems approved under Technical Standard Order (TSO) TSO-C69b and installed on Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes. That NPRM proposed to supersede an existing AD. That NPRM proposed inspecting to determine the part number of the pressure relief valves on the affected Goodrich evacuation systems, replacing certain pressure relief valves, and adding airplanes to the applicability. That NPRM was prompted by reports that during workshop testing, certain pressure relief valves, which were required by the existing AD, did not seal and allowed the pressure in certain slides/rafts to fall below the minimum raft mode pressure for the unit. This action revises that NPRM by adding certain airplanes to the applicability. We are proposing this supplemental NPRM to correct the unsafe condition on these products. Since these actions impose an additional burden over that proposed in the NPRM, we are reopening the comment period to allow the public the chance to comment on these proposed changes. | 2011-12-29 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33359/airworthiness-directives-goodrich-evacuation-systems-approved-under-technical-standard-order-tso | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33359.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for Goodrich Evacuation Systems approved under Technical Standard Order (TSO) TSO-C69b and installed on Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, Model A340-200 and -300 series... |
| 2011-33376 | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. The original NPRM proposed a general visual inspection to identify any existing structural repair manual repairs of the upper main sill outer chord of the left and right side main entry door number 1, as applicable; repetitive detailed inspections for cracks in the upper main sill of the door(s); and related investigative and corrective actions, if necessary. The original NPRM also proposed repetitive inspections for airplanes on which a certain repair is done, and corrective actions if necessary. The original NPRM was prompted by reports of cracks in the main entry door number 1 upper main sill outer chord, along the bend radius of the chord on several airplanes. This action revises the original NPRM by reducing certain compliance times. We are proposing this supplemental NPRM to detect and correct cracks in the main entry door number 1 upper main sill outer chord, along the bend radius of the chord, which could result in loss of structural integrity of the airplane. Since these actions impose an additional burden over that proposed in the original NPRM, we are reopening the comment period to allow the public the chance to comment on these proposed changes. | 2011-12-29 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33376/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33376.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. The original NPRM... |
| 2011-33384 | TRICARE; Extended Care Health Option | Proposed Rule | The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this proposed rule to establish TRICARE coverage under the Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). | 2011-12-29 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33384/tricare-extended-care-health-option | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33384.pdf | Defense Department | 103 | The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this proposed rule to establish TRICARE coverage under the Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). |
| 2011-33429 | Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding a Competitive Process for Leasing Public Lands for Solar and Wind Energy Development | Proposed Rule | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing this Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) to solicit public comments and suggestions that will be used in preparing a proposed rule to establish a competitive process for leasing public lands for solar and wind energy development. | 2011-12-29 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33429/advance-notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-regarding-a-competitive-process-for-leasing-public-lands-for | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33429.pdf | Interior Department; Land Management Bureau | 253,275 | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing this Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) to solicit public comments and suggestions that will be used in preparing a proposed rule to establish a competitive process for leasing public lands for... |
| 2011-33460 | National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Ferroalloys Production; Extension of Comment Period | Proposed Rule | The EPA is announcing that the period for providing public comments on the November 23, 2011, proposed Rule Titled "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Ferroalloys Production" is being extended for 22 days. | 2011-12-29 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33460/national-emission-standards-for-hazardous-air-pollutants-ferroalloys-production-extension-of-comment | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33460.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The EPA is announcing that the period for providing public comments on the November 23, 2011, proposed Rule Titled "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Ferroalloys Production" is being extended for 22 days. |
| 2011-33470 | National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List: Deletion of the Hipps Road Landfill Superfund Site | Proposed Rule | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 is issuing a Notice of Intent to Delete the Hipps Road Landfill Superfund Site (Site) located in Jacksonville, Florida, from the National Priorities List (NPL) and requests public comments on this proposed action. The NPL, promulgated pursuant to section 105 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended, is an appendix of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP). The EPA and the State of Florida, through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, have determined that all appropriate response actions under CERCLA, other than operation, maintenance, and five-year reviews have been completed. However, this deletion does not preclude future actions under Superfund. | 2011-12-29 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33470/national-oil-and-hazardous-substances-pollution-contingency-plan-national-priorities-list-deletion | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33470.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 is issuing a Notice of Intent to Delete the Hipps Road Landfill Superfund Site (Site) located in Jacksonville, Florida, from the National Priorities List (NPL) and requests public comments on this... |
| 2011-33014 | Preliminary Plan for Retrospective Analysis of Existing Rules | Proposed Rule | This document seeks comment on the Commission's preliminary plan for retrospective analysis of existing rules. The Commission prepared this preliminary plan consistent with the President's Executive Order 13579 encouraging independent agencies to engage in such retrospective review in order to identify unnecessary or unduly burdensome regulations that may be hindering job creation and economic development. The Commission seeks input from the public on all aspects of its preliminary plan. | 2011-12-28 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-33014/preliminary-plan-for-retrospective-analysis-of-existing-rules | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-33014.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | This document seeks comment on the Commission's preliminary plan for retrospective analysis of existing rules. The Commission prepared this preliminary plan consistent with the President's Executive Order 13579 encouraging independent agencies to... |
| 2011-33041 | Eligible Obligations, Charitable Contributions, Nonmember Deposits, Fixed Assets, Investments, Member Business Loans, and Regulatory Flexibility Program | Proposed Rule | NCUA proposes to eliminate the Regulatory Flexibility Program (RegFlex) to provide regulatory relief to Federal credit unions. NCUA also proposes to remove or amend related rules to ease compliance burden while retaining certain safety and soundness standards. Those rules pertain to eligible obligations, charitable contributions, nonmember deposits, fixed assets, investments, and member business loans. | 2011-12-28 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-33041/eligible-obligations-charitable-contributions-nonmember-deposits-fixed-assets-investments-member | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-33041.pdf | National Credit Union Administration | 335 | NCUA proposes to eliminate the Regulatory Flexibility Program (RegFlex) to provide regulatory relief to Federal credit unions. NCUA also proposes to remove or amend related rules to ease compliance burden while retaining certain safety and soundness... |
| 2011-33044 | Small Business Investment Companies-Early Stage SBICs; Public Webinars | Proposed Rule | The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces that it is holding a series of public Webinars regarding its proposed Early Stage Small Business Investment Companies (Early Stage SBIC) rule. The proposed Early Stage SBIC rule defines a new sub-category of small business investment companies (SBICs) that will focus on making equity investments in early stage small businesses. The Webinars will provide a basic overview of and respond to questions regarding the proposed rule. The Webinars will be transcribed or summarized and become part of the administrative record. | 2011-12-28 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-33044/small-business-investment-companies-early-stage-sbics-public-webinars | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-33044.pdf | Small Business Administration | 468 | The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces that it is holding a series of public Webinars regarding its proposed Early Stage Small Business Investment Companies (Early Stage SBIC) rule. The proposed Early Stage SBIC rule defines a new... |
| 2011-33150 | Revision of Patent Term Adjustment Provisions Relating to Appellate Review | Proposed Rule | The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) is proposing to revise the patent term adjustment provisions of the rules of practice in patent cases. The patent term adjustment provisions of the American Inventors Protection Act of 1999 (AIPA) provide for patent term adjustment if, inter alia, the issuance of the patent was delayed due to appellate review by the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences (BPAI) or by a Federal court and the patent was issued under a decision in the review reversing an adverse determination of patentability. The Office is proposing to change the rules of practice to indicate that the period of appellate review under the patent term adjustment provisions of the AIPA begins when jurisdiction over the application passes to the BPAI rather than the date on which a notice of appeal to the BPAI is filed. The Office recently published the final rule (eff. date Jan 23, 2012) concerning practice before the BPAI in ex parte appeals and defined that jurisdiction of the appeal passes to the BPAI at the earlier of the filing of the reply brief or upon the expiration of the time in which to file a reply brief. See Rules Of Practice Before the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences in Ex Parte Appeals 76 FR 72270, 72273 (November 22, 2011). Accordingly, for purposes of calculating patent term adjustment based upon appellate review, the impact of the rule change would be to reduce the amount of patent term adjustment awarded for successful appeal under 35 USC 154(b)(1)(C)(iii). However, the impact may be offset by potentially increasing the amount of patent term adjustment awarded for failing to issue the patent within three years of the actual filing date in the United States under 35 USC 154(b)(1)(B). The patent term adjustment award for the three year provision may increase when the examiner reopens prosecution after a notice of appeal is filed (e.g., following a pre-appeal conference or an appeal conference) and the patent issues thereafter, because the period of time between the fi… | 2011-12-28 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-33150/revision-of-patent-term-adjustment-provisions-relating-to-appellate-review | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-33150.pdf | Commerce Department; Patent and Trademark Office | 54,402 | The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) is proposing to revise the patent term adjustment provisions of the rules of practice in patent cases. The patent term adjustment provisions of the American Inventors Protection Act of 1999 (AIPA)... |
| 2011-33170 | Contractor Legal Management Requirements; Acquisition Regulations | Proposed Rule | The Department of Energy (DOE or Department) is proposing to revise existing regulations covering contractor legal management requirements. Conforming amendments are also proposed to the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR). The proposed regulations will provide rules for handling of legal matters and associated costs by certain contractors whose contracts exceed $100,000,000 as well as legal counsel retained directly by the Department for matters in which costs exceed $100,000. | 2011-12-28 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-33170/contractor-legal-management-requirements-acquisition-regulations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-33170.pdf | Energy Department | 136 | The Department of Energy (DOE or Department) is proposing to revise existing regulations covering contractor legal management requirements. Conforming amendments are also proposed to the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR). The proposed... |
| 2011-33201 | Importation of Litchi Fruit From Australia | Proposed Rule | We are proposing to allow, under certain conditions, the importation of commercial shipments of litchi fruit from Australia into the continental United States, except Florida. As a condition of entry, the litchi fruit would have to be grown in production areas that are registered with and monitored by the national plant protection organization of Australia and treated with irradiation at a dose of 400 gray for plant pests of the class Insecta, except pupae and adults of the order Lepidoptera, and subject to inspection. The fruits would also have to be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate with an additional declaration stating that the conditions for importation have been met. Additionally, litchi would not be imported into or distributed to the State of Florida, due to the presence of litchi rust mite in Australia. This action would allow for the importation of litchi fruit from Australia into the continental United States, except Florida, while continuing to provide protection against the introduction of quarantine pests. | 2011-12-28 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-33201/importation-of-litchi-fruit-from-australia | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-33201.pdf | Agriculture Department; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | 12,22 | We are proposing to allow, under certain conditions, the importation of commercial shipments of litchi fruit from Australia into the continental United States, except Florida. As a condition of entry, the litchi fruit would have to be grown in... |
| 2011-33206 | Information From Foreign Regions Applying for Recognition of Animal Health Status | Proposed Rule | We are proposing to amend the regulations that govern the importation of animals and animal products by revising the list of factors APHIS considers when evaluating the animal health status of a foreign region. Additionally, we are proposing criteria for considering a region to be historically free of a specific disease. These changes would make clearer the type of information APHIS needs from a requesting region to most expeditiously conduct an evaluation. | 2011-12-28 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-33206/information-from-foreign-regions-applying-for-recognition-of-animal-health-status | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-33206.pdf | Agriculture Department; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | 12,22 | We are proposing to amend the regulations that govern the importation of animals and animal products by revising the list of factors APHIS considers when evaluating the animal health status of a foreign region. Additionally, we are proposing criteria... |
| 2011-33228 | Hours of Service of Motorcoach Drivers | Proposed Rule | FMCSA announces that it will hold a public listening session to solicit information, concepts, ideas, and information on hours-of- service (HOS) requirements for motorcoach drivers. Specifically, the Agency would like to know what factors, issues, and data may be pertinent as it considers development of a rulemaking on these requirements. The session, which will be held in Grapevine, Texas, will allow interested persons to present comments, views, and relevant new research. This listening session will be recorded and a transcript of the public meeting will be placed in the docket for FMCSA's consideration, as well as all comments submitted during the session. The listening session will also be webcast via the Internet. | 2011-12-28 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-33228/hours-of-service-of-motorcoach-drivers | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-33228.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | 492,181 | FMCSA announces that it will hold a public listening session to solicit information, concepts, ideas, and information on hours-of- service (HOS) requirements for motorcoach drivers. Specifically, the Agency would like to know what factors, issues, and... |
| 2011-33248 | Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Helicopters | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the Eurocopter Model SA330F, G, J and AS332C, L, L1, and L2 helicopters. This proposed AD is prompted by two reports of jamming of one of the fuel shut-off control levers, which originated from solidified grease in the tangential gearbox (gearbox). Corrosion was also found in a gearbox. The proposed actions are intended to prevent jamming of a fuel shut-off control lever preventing the shut off of engine fuel and preventing the parallel-mounted electrical micro switches, normally activated by shutting off both of the fuel shut-off control levers, from switching off the electrical power system during an emergency shut down. | 2011-12-28 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-33248/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-eurocopter-helicopters | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-33248.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the Eurocopter Model SA330F, G, J and AS332C, L, L1, and L2 helicopters. This proposed AD is prompted by two reports of jamming of one of the fuel shut-off control levers, which originated from... |
| 2011-33255 | Proposed Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing significant new use rules (SNURs) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for the chemical substances rutile, tin zinc, calcium-doped (CAS No. 389623-01- 2) and rutile, tin zinc, sodium-doped (CAS No. 389623-07-8) which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs P-06-36 and P-06-37) and TSCA section 5(e) consent orders issued by EPA. The proposed SNURs on these substances, which are based on and consistent with the provisions of the underlying consent orders, would designate as a significant new use the absence of the protective measures required in the consent orders. This action would require persons who intend to manufacture, import, or process either of the chemical substances for an activity that is designated as a significant new use by this proposed rule to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity. The required notification would provide EPA with the opportunity to evaluate the intended use and, if necessary, to prohibit or limit the activity before it occurs. | 2011-12-28 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-33255/proposed-significant-new-use-rules-on-certain-chemical-substances | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-33255.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing significant new use rules (SNURs) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for the chemical substances rutile, tin zinc, calcium-doped (CAS No. 389623-01- 2) and rutile, tin zinc, sodium-doped (CAS No.... |
| 2011-33256 | Proposed Significant New Use Rule for Phenol, 2,4-dimethyl-6-(1-methylpentadecyl)- | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for the chemical substance identified as phenol, 2,4-dimethyl-6-(1- methylpentadecyl)- (PMN P-94-209; CAS No. 134701-20-5). This action would require persons who intend to manufacture, import, or process the substance for an activity that is designated as a significant new use by this proposed rule to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity. The required notification would provide EPA with the opportunity to evaluate the intended use and, if necessary, to prohibit or limit that activity before it occurs. | 2011-12-28 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-33256/proposed-significant-new-use-rule-for-phenol-24-dimethyl-6-1-methylpentadecyl- | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-33256.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for the chemical substance identified as phenol, 2,4-dimethyl-6-(1- methylpentadecyl)- (PMN P-94-209; CAS No. 134701-20-5). This action... |
| 2011-33261 | Proposed Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing significant new use rules (SNURs) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 17 chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). Fifteen of these chemical substances are subject to TSCA section 5(e) consent orders issued by EPA. This action would require persons who intend to manufacture, import, or process any of these 17 chemical substances for an activity that is designated as a significant new use by this proposed rule to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity. The required notification would provide EPA with the opportunity to evaluate the intended use and, if necessary, to prohibit or limit that activity before it occurs. | 2011-12-28 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-33261/proposed-significant-new-use-rules-on-certain-chemical-substances | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-33261.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing significant new use rules (SNURs) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 17 chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). Fifteen of these chemical substances are subject to... |
| 2011-32246 | Guidance Regarding Deduction and Capitalization of Expenditures Related to Tangible Property | Proposed Rule | Appearing elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations that provide guidance on the application of sections 162(a) and 263(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) to amounts paid to acquire, produce, or improve tangible property. The temporary regulations clarify and expand the standards in the current regulations under sections 162(a) and 263(a), and provide certain bright-line tests (for example, a de minimis rule for certain acquisitions) for applying these standards. The temporary regulations also provide guidance under section 168 regarding the accounting for, and dispositions of, property subject to section 168. The temporary regulations also amend the general asset account regulations. The temporary regulations will affect all taxpayers that acquire, produce, or improve tangible property. The text of the temporary regulations published in the Federal Regulations also serves as the text of these proposed regulations. This document also provides notice of public hearing on these proposed regulations and withdraws the proposed regulations published in the Federal Register on March 10, 2008 (73 FR 47). | 2011-12-27 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-32246/guidance-regarding-deduction-and-capitalization-of-expenditures-related-to-tangible-property | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-32246.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | Appearing elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations that provide guidance on the application of sections 162(a) and 263(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) to amounts paid to acquire, produce, or... |
| 2011-32632 | Independent Expenditures and Electioneering Communications by Corporations and Labor Organizations | Proposed Rule | The Federal Election Commission seeks comments on proposed changes to its rules regarding corporate and labor organization funding of expenditures, independent expenditures and electioneering communications. These and other proposed changes are in response to a Petition for Rulemaking filed by the James Madison Center for Free Speech urging the Commission to amend its regulations in response to the decision of the Supreme Court in Citizens United v. FEC. The Commission has made no final decision on the issues presented in this rulemaking. | 2011-12-27 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-32632/independent-expenditures-and-electioneering-communications-by-corporations-and-labor-organizations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-32632.pdf | Federal Election Commission | 165 | The Federal Election Commission seeks comments on proposed changes to its rules regarding corporate and labor organization funding of expenditures, independent expenditures and electioneering communications. These and other proposed changes are in... |
| 2011-32657 | Application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to Domestic Service | Proposed Rule | The Department of Labor (the Department or DOL) proposes to revise the current Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA or the Act) regulations pertaining to the exemption for companionship services and live-in domestic services. Section 13(a)(15) of the FLSA exempts from its minimum wage and overtime provisions domestic service employees employed "to provide companionship services for individuals who (because of age or infirmity) are unable to care for themselves (as such terms are defined and delimited by regulations of the Secretary)." Section 13(b)(21) of the FLSA exempts from the overtime provision any employee employed "in domestic service in a household and who resides in such household." These exemptions were enacted in 1974 at the same time that Congress amended the FLSA to extend coverage to domestic service employees employed by private households. The regulations governing these exemptions have been substantively unchanged since they were promulgated in 1975. Due to significant changes in the home health care industry over the last 35 years, workers who today provide in-home care to individuals are performing duties and working in circumstances that were not envisioned when the companionship services regulations were promulgated. The number of workers providing these services has also greatly increased, and a significant number of these workers are being excluded from the minimum wage and overtime protections of the FLSA under the companionship services exemption. The Department has re- examined the regulations and determined that the regulations, as currently written, have expanded the scope of the exemption beyond those employees whom Congress intended to exempt when it enacted Sec. Sec. 13(a)(15) and 13(b)(21) of the FLSA. Therefore, the Department proposes to amend the regulations to revise the definitions of "domestic service employment" and "companionship services." The Department also proposes to clarify the type of activities and duties that may be considered "incidental" to the provision of companionsh… | 2011-12-27 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-32657/application-of-the-fair-labor-standards-act-to-domestic-service | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-32657.pdf | Labor Department; Wage and Hour Division | 271,524 | The Department of Labor (the Department or DOL) proposes to revise the current Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA or the Act) regulations pertaining to the exemption for companionship services and live-in domestic services. Section 13(a)(15) of the FLSA... |
| 2011-32698 | Funding and Fiscal Affairs, Loan Policies and Operations, and Funding Operations; Liquidity and Funding | Proposed Rule | The Farm Credit Administration (FCA, we or us) proposes to amend its liquidity regulation. The purpose of the proposed rule is to strengthen liquidity risk management at Farm Credit System (FCS or System) banks, improve the quality of assets in the liquidity reserve, and bolster the ability of System banks to fund their obligations and continue their operations during times of economic, financial, or market adversity. | 2011-12-27 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-32698/funding-and-fiscal-affairs-loan-policies-and-operations-and-funding-operations-liquidity-and-funding | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-32698.pdf | Farm Credit Administration | 154 | The Farm Credit Administration (FCA, we or us) proposes to amend its liquidity regulation. The purpose of the proposed rule is to strengthen liquidity risk management at Farm Credit System (FCS or System) banks, improve the quality of assets in the... |
| 2011-32744 | Filing of Privileged Materials and Answers to Motions | Proposed Rule | The Commission proposes changes in its rules and regulations relating to the filing of privileged material, in keeping with the Commission's efforts to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Government Paperwork Elimination Act, and the E-Government Act of 2002. First, the Commission will establish for filing purposes two categories of privileged material: Privileged material and Critical Energy Infrastructure Information. This revision will expand the ability to file electronically by permitting electronic filing of materials subject to Administrative Law Judge protective orders. Second, the Commission proposes to revise its regulations to provide a single set of uniform procedures for filing privileged materials. This effort is being undertaken as part of the Commission's effort to reassess and streamline its regulations to ensure that they are efficient, effective and up to date. Also, the Commission proposes to revise Rule 213(d) of its Rules of Practice and Procedure, which establishes the timeline for filing answers to motions, to clarify that the standard fifteen day reply time will not apply to motions requesting an extension of time or a shortened time period for action. Instead, the Commission proposes to set the time for responding to such motions at five days, unless another time period is established by notice based on the circumstances. | 2011-12-27 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-32744/filing-of-privileged-materials-and-answers-to-motions | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-32744.pdf | Energy Department; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission | 136,167 | The Commission proposes changes in its rules and regulations relating to the filing of privileged material, in keeping with the Commission's efforts to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Government Paperwork Elimination Act, and the... |
| 2011-32757 | Enforcement Actions | Proposed Rule | This action proposes to amend NIGC regulations to include a graduated pre-enforcement process through which a tribe may come into compliance before an enforcement action is taken by the Chair. Voluntary compliance is the goal of the Commission. This amendment sets forth how Commission staff and tribes may address potential or existing compliance issues. The amendment retains the Chair's authority to issue an enforcement action at the Chair's discretion. The amendment also modifies this Part to allow a temporary closure order when there is clear and convincing evidence that a gaming operation defrauds a tribe. The current regulation provides for the issuance of a temporary closure order when there is clear and convincing evidence that a gaming operation defrauds a tribe or a customer. The Commission believes this issue has been adequately addressed by ordinance requirements of the IGRA and NIGC regulations, because tribes must include in their ordinances a dispute resolution procedure to address issues where a customer believes she or he has been defrauded. If the tribe fails to follow their ordinance, enforcement action may be taken. Finally, current regulations do not provide specificity for when an enforcement action becomes final, such as when a notice of violation is issued and there is no appeal filed or settlement agreement reached. The proposed amendment clarifies that an enforcement action becomes final agency action and a final order of the Commission if no appeal is filed or a settlement agreement reached. | 2011-12-27 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-32757/enforcement-actions | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-32757.pdf | Interior Department; National Indian Gaming Commission | 253,347 | This action proposes to amend NIGC regulations to include a graduated pre-enforcement process through which a tribe may come into compliance before an enforcement action is taken by the Chair. Voluntary compliance is the goal of the Commission. This... |
| 2011-32843 | National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants From the Pulp and Paper Industry | Proposed Rule | The EPA is proposing amendments to the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for the pulp and paper industry to address the results of the residual risk and technology review that the EPA is required to conduct under sections 112(d)(6) and (f)(2) of the Clean Air Act. These proposed amendments include revisions to the kraft pulping process condensates standards; a requirement for 5-year repeat emissions testing for selected process equipment; revisions to provisions addressing periods of startup, shutdown and malfunction; additional test methods for measuring methanol; and technical and editorial changes. | 2011-12-27 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-32843/national-emission-standards-for-hazardous-air-pollutants-from-the-pulp-and-paper-industry | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-32843.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The EPA is proposing amendments to the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for the pulp and paper industry to address the results of the residual risk and technology review that the EPA is required to conduct under sections... |
| 2011-32908 | Fire Pots and Gel Fuel; Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Request for Comments and Information | Proposed Rule | The Consumer Product Safety Commission ("the Commission," "CPSC," or "we") has reason to believe that firepots and gel fuel used together may present an unreasonable risk of injury. As of September 30, 2011, the Commission is aware of 76 incidents that resulted in 2 deaths and 86 injuries involving firepots used with gel fuel. All of these incidents occurred between April 3, 2010 and September 1, 2011. Many of the injuries were severe; over half of the victims reportedly required hospitalization. This advance notice of proposed rulemaking ("ANPR") initiates a rulemaking proceeding under the Consumer Product Safety Act ("CPSA"). We invite comments concerning the risk of injury associated with firepots, gel fuel and gel fuel containers, the regulatory alternatives discussed in this notice, and other possible ways to address this risk. We also invite interested persons to submit an existing standard or a statement of intent to modify or develop a voluntary standard to address the risk of injury described in this notice. | 2011-12-27 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-32908/fire-pots-and-gel-fuel-advance-notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-request-for-comments-and-information | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-32908.pdf | Consumer Product Safety Commission | 84 | The Consumer Product Safety Commission ("the Commission," "CPSC," or "we") has reason to believe that firepots and gel fuel used together may present an unreasonable risk of injury. As of September 30, 2011, the Commission is aware of 76 incidents that... |
| 2011-33007 | Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carriers Negotiated Rate Arrangements; Tariff Filing Exemption | Proposed Rule | The Federal Maritime Commission is issuing this Notice of Inquiry seeking comments on ways to make the tariff filing exemption provided to licensed non-vessel-operating common carriers in its regulations more useful, including its possible extension to foreign- based non-vessel-operating common carriers not licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission. | 2011-12-27 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-33007/non-vessel-operating-common-carriers-negotiated-rate-arrangements-tariff-filing-exemption | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-33007.pdf | Federal Maritime Commission | 178 | The Federal Maritime Commission is issuing this Notice of Inquiry seeking comments on ways to make the tariff filing exemption provided to licensed non-vessel-operating common carriers in its regulations more useful, including its possible extension to... |
| 2011-33028 | Definition of Enforcement Action | Proposed Rule | This action proposes to amend NIGC regulations to include definitions for "enforcement action". The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act authorizes the NIGC to take certain actions in regard to violations of the Act, NIGC regulations, and tribal gaming ordinances. However, current NIGC regulations do not provide a definition for such actions. The Commission believes that providing a definition for these actions will provide clarity to persons subject to them. Therefore, a definition of "enforcement action" is proposed in this notice. | 2011-12-27 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-33028/definition-of-enforcement-action | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-33028.pdf | Interior Department; National Indian Gaming Commission | 253,347 | This action proposes to amend NIGC regulations to include definitions for "enforcement action". The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act authorizes the NIGC to take certain actions in regard to violations of the Act, NIGC regulations, and tribal gaming... |
| 2011-33032 | Special Local Regulations and Safety Zones; Recurring Events in Northern New England | Proposed Rule | The Coast Guard proposes to update recurring special local regulations and safety zones in the Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) Northern New England Zone for annual recurring marine events. When these special local regulations or safety zones are subject to enforcement, this rule would restrict vessels from portions of water areas during these annual recurring events. The revised special local regulations and safety zones would expedite public notification of events, and ensure the protection of the maritime public and event participants from the hazards associated with these annual recurring events. | 2011-12-27 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-33032/special-local-regulations-and-safety-zones-recurring-events-in-northern-new-england | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-33032.pdf | Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard | 227,53 | The Coast Guard proposes to update recurring special local regulations and safety zones in the Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) Northern New England Zone for annual recurring marine events. When these special local regulations or safety zones are... |
| 2011-33049 | Special Conditions: XtremeAir GmbH, XA42; Acrobatic Category Aerodynamic Stability | Proposed Rule | This action proposes special conditions for the XtremeAir GmbH XA42 airplane. The XA42 airplane has a novel or unusual design feature associated with its static stability. This airplane can perform at the highest level of aerobatic competition. To be competitive, the aircraft was designed with positive and, at some points, neutral stability within its flight envelope. Its lateral and directional axes are also decoupled from each other providing more precise maneuvering. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for these design features. These proposed special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards. These special conditions are only applicable to aircraft certified solely in the acrobatic category. | 2011-12-27 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-33049/special-conditions-xtremeair-gmbh-xa42-acrobatic-category-aerodynamic-stability | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-33049.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This action proposes special conditions for the XtremeAir GmbH XA42 airplane. The XA42 airplane has a novel or unusual design feature associated with its static stability. This airplane can perform at the highest level of aerobatic competition. To be... |
| 2011-33091 | Clarification of Policy Regarding Approved Training Programs | Proposed Rule | This document announces the availability of an FAA Notice that would require FAA inspectors to review 14 CFR part 135 approved training programs to identify and correct those programs which erroneously issued credit for previous training or checking. The document also provides guidance on constructing reduced hour training programs based on previous experience. Upon review of the comments and any necessary revision, this document would cancel and replace FAA Order 8900.1, Volume 3, Chapter 19, Paragraph 3-1111. | 2011-12-27 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-33091/clarification-of-policy-regarding-approved-training-programs | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-33091.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This document announces the availability of an FAA Notice that would require FAA inspectors to review 14 CFR part 135 approved training programs to identify and correct those programs which erroneously issued credit for previous training or checking.... |
| 2011-33149 | Approval and Promulgation of State Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; State of Florida; Control of Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerator (HMIWI) Emissions From Existing Facilities | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing to approve the Clean Air Act (CAA) section 111(d)/129 State Plan (the Plan) submitted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for the State of Florida on December 21, 2010, for implementing and enforcing the Emissions Guidelines (EGs) applicable to existing Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators (HMIWIs). These EGs apply to devices that combust any amount of hospital waste and/or medical/infectious waste. In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State's 111(d)/ 129 plan revision submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. | 2011-12-27 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-33149/approval-and-promulgation-of-state-plans-for-designated-facilities-and-pollutants-state-of-florida | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-33149.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing to approve the Clean Air Act (CAA) section 111(d)/129 State Plan (the Plan) submitted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for the State of Florida on December 21, 2010, for implementing and enforcing the... |
| 2011-31644 | National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers | Proposed Rule | On March 21, 2011, the EPA promulgated national emission standards for the control of hazardous air pollutants from two area source categories: industrial boilers, and commercial and institutional boilers. On that same date, the EPA announced that it was convening a proceeding for reconsideration of certain portions of those final emission standards. After promulgation, the Administrator received petitions for reconsideration of certain provisions in the final rule. In this action, the EPA is proposing for reconsideration specific elements and accepting public comment on those elements. We are not requesting comment on any other provisions of the final rule. In this action, the EPA is proposing a limited number of amendments to the final rule. In addition, the EPA is proposing amendments and technical corrections to the final rule to clarify some applicability and implementation issues raised by stakeholders subject to the final rule. | 2011-12-23 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/23/2011-31644/national-emission-standards-for-hazardous-air-pollutants-for-area-sources-industrial-commercial-and | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-23/pdf/2011-31644.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | On March 21, 2011, the EPA promulgated national emission standards for the control of hazardous air pollutants from two area source categories: industrial boilers, and commercial and institutional boilers. On that same date, the EPA announced that it... |
| 2011-31648 | Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units: Reconsideration and Proposed Amendments; Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials That Are Solid Waste | Proposed Rule | On March 21, 2011, the EPA promulgated its final response to the 2001 voluntary remand of the December 1, 2000, new source performance standards and emission guidelines for commercial and industrial solid waste incineration units and the vacatur and remand of several definitions by the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals in 2007. Following that action, the Administrator received petition[s] for reconsideration as well as identified some issues that warrant further opportunity for public comment. In response to the petition[s], the EPA is reconsidering and requesting comment on several provisions of the final new source performance standards and emission guidelines for commercial and industrial solid waste incineration units. In addition, the EPA is proposing amendments to the regulations which were codified by the Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials rule. Originally promulgated on March 21, 2011, the Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials rule provides the standards and procedures for identifying whether Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials are solid waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act when used as fuels or ingredients in combustion units. The purpose of these proposed amendments is to clarify several provisions in order to implement the Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials rule as the Agency originally intended. | 2011-12-23 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/23/2011-31648/commercial-and-industrial-solid-waste-incineration-units-reconsideration-and-proposed-amendments | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-23/pdf/2011-31648.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | On March 21, 2011, the EPA promulgated its final response to the 2001 voluntary remand of the December 1, 2000, new source performance standards and emission guidelines for commercial and industrial solid waste incineration units and the vacatur and... |
| 2011-31667 | National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters | Proposed Rule | On March 21, 2011, the EPA promulgated national emission standards for the control of hazardous air pollutants from new and existing industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers and process heaters at major sources of hazardous air pollutants. On that same day, the EPA also published a notice announcing its intent to reconsider certain provisions of the final rule. The EPA subsequently issued a notice on May 18, 2011, to postpone the effective dates of the final rule until judicial review has been completed, or the agency finalizes its reconsideration of the standard, whichever is earlier. In the action to postpone the effective dates of the rule, the EPA also requested the public to submit data and information to assist the EPA in its reconsideration. Following these actions, the Administrator received several petitions for reconsideration. In response to the March 21, 2011, notice announcing its intent to initiate reconsideration and the petitions submitted, the EPA is reconsidering and requesting comment on several provisions of the final rule. Additionally, the EPA is proposing amendments and technical corrections to the final rule to clarify definitions, references, applicability, and compliance issues raised by stakeholders subject to the final rule. | 2011-12-23 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/23/2011-31667/national-emission-standards-for-hazardous-air-pollutants-for-major-sources-industrial-commercial-and | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-23/pdf/2011-31667.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | On March 21, 2011, the EPA promulgated national emission standards for the control of hazardous air pollutants from new and existing industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers and process heaters at major sources of hazardous air pollutants. On... |
| 2011-32730 | Use of Differential Income Stream as an Application of the Income Method and as a Consideration in Assessing the Best Method | Proposed Rule | In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, temporary regulations provide guidance on how an analysis of the differential income stream may provide a best method consideration for evaluating an application of the income method to determine taxable income in connection with a cost sharing arrangement. The text of those regulations also serves as the text of regulations that are proposed by cross-reference to the temporary regulations. This document also contains proposed regulations providing guidance on the use of the differential income stream as a specified application of the income method to determine taxable income in connection with a cost sharing arrangement. | 2011-12-23 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/23/2011-32730/use-of-differential-income-stream-as-an-application-of-the-income-method-and-as-a-consideration-in | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-23/pdf/2011-32730.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, temporary regulations provide guidance on how an analysis of the differential income stream may provide a best method consideration for evaluating an application of the income... |
| 2011-32830 | National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Area Source Standards for Prepared Feeds Manufacturing; Amendments | Proposed Rule | The EPA is proposing to revise certain provisions of the area source national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for prepared feeds manufacturing published on January 5, 2010 (final rule). These revisions will clarify the regulatory requirements for this source category and ensure that those requirements are consistent with the record. The revisions address the generally available control technology (GACT) requirements for pelleting processes at large, existing prepared feeds manufacturing facilities, specifically removal of the cyclone 95-percent design efficiency requirement, as well as associated requirements for compliance demonstration, monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping; clarification of the requirement that doors be kept closed in areas where materials containing chromium and manganese are stored, used, or handled; and clarification of the requirement to install a device at the point of bulk loadout to minimize emissions. These amendments are not expected to result in increased emissions or in the imposition of costs beyond those described in the January 5, 2010, final rule. | 2011-12-23 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/23/2011-32830/national-emission-standards-for-hazardous-air-pollutants-area-source-standards-for-prepared-feeds | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-23/pdf/2011-32830.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The EPA is proposing to revise certain provisions of the area source national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for prepared feeds manufacturing published on January 5, 2010 (final rule). These revisions will clarify the... |
| 2011-32865 | Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Revision of U.S. Munitions List Category VI | Proposed Rule | As part of the President's Export Control Reform effort, the Department of State proposes to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to revise Category VI (surface vessels of war and special naval equipment) of the U.S. Munitions List (USML) to describe more precisely the combatant vessels and other naval equipment warranting control on the USML. | 2011-12-23 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/23/2011-32865/amendment-to-the-international-traffic-in-arms-regulations-revision-of-us-munitions-list-category-vi | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-23/pdf/2011-32865.pdf | State Department | 476 | As part of the President's Export Control Reform effort, the Department of State proposes to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to revise Category VI (surface vessels of war and special naval equipment) of the U.S. Munitions... |
| 2011-32866 | Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Revision of U.S. Munitions List Category XX | Proposed Rule | As part of the President's Export Control Reform effort, the Department of State proposes to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to revise Category XX (submersible vessels and related articles) of the U.S. Munitions List (USML). | 2011-12-23 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/23/2011-32866/amendment-to-the-international-traffic-in-arms-regulations-revision-of-us-munitions-list-category-xx | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-23/pdf/2011-32866.pdf | State Department | 476 | As part of the President's Export Control Reform effort, the Department of State proposes to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to revise Category XX (submersible vessels and related articles) of the U.S. Munitions List (USML). |
| 2011-32867 | Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Control of Vessels of War and Related Articles the President Determines No Longer Warrant Control Under the United States Munitions List (USML) | Proposed Rule | The Bureau of Industry and Security publishes a proposed rule that describes how surface vessels of war and related articles that the President determines no longer warrant control under Category VI (surface vessels of war and special naval equipment) of the United States Munitions List (USML) would be controlled under the Commerce Control List (CCL) in new Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) 8A609, 8B609, 8C609, 8D609, and 8E609. This rule is one of a planned series of proposed rules that are part of the Administration's Export Control Reform Initiative under which various types of articles presently controlled on the USML under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) would, instead, be controlled on the CCL in accordance with the requirements of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), if and after the President determines that such articles no longer warrant control on the USML. BIS is publishing this proposed rule, on December 23, 2011, in conjunction with another proposed rule that describes how submersible vessels, oceanographic and associated equipment the President determines no longer warrant control under USML Category VI or Category XX would be controlled under the CCL in new Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) 8A620, 8B620, 8D620, and 8E620. This proposed rule also is being published in conjunction with two proposed rules of the Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, that would amend the list of articles controlled by USML Categories VI and XX, respectively. | 2011-12-23 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/23/2011-32867/revisions-to-the-export-administration-regulations-ear-control-of-vessels-of-war-and-related | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-23/pdf/2011-32867.pdf | Commerce Department; Industry and Security Bureau | 54,241 | The Bureau of Industry and Security publishes a proposed rule that describes how surface vessels of war and related articles that the President determines no longer warrant control under Category VI (surface vessels of war and special naval equipment)... |
| 2011-32868 | Revisions to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Control of Submersible Vessels, Oceanographic Equipment and Related Articles That the President Determines No Longer Warrant Control Under the United States Munitions List (USML) | Proposed Rule | The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) publishes this proposed rule that describes how submersible vessels, oceanographic equipment and related articles that the President determines no longer warrant control under Category VI (Vessels of War and Special Naval Equipment) or Category XX (Submersible Vessels, Oceanographic and Associated Equipment) of the United States Munitions List (USML) would be controlled under the Commerce Control List (CCL) in new Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) 8A620, 8B620, 8D620, and 8E620. In addition, this proposed rule would control closed and semi-closed circuit (rebreathing) apparatus, engines and propulsion systems for submersible vessels, and submarine and torpedo nets, which are currently controlled under ECCN 8A018, under new ECCN 8A620. With this proposed rule, BIS also would establish a new, unilateral control on submersibles "specially designed" for cargo transport that are not currently subject to USML or CCL controls. This rule is one of a planned series of proposed rules that are part of the Administration's Export Control Reform Initiative under which various types of articles presently controlled on the USML under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) would, instead, be controlled on the CCL in accordance with the requirements of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), if and after the President determines that such articles no longer warrant control on the USML. BIS is publishing this proposed rule, on December 23, 2011, in conjunction with another proposed rule that describes how surface vessels of war and special naval equipment the President determines no longer warrant control under Category VI would be controlled on the CCL under new ECCNs 8A609, 8B609, 8C609, 8D609, and 8E609. This proposed rule also is being published in conjunction with two proposed rules of the Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, that would amend the list of articles controlled by USML Categories VI and Category XX, respectively. In re… | 2011-12-23 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/23/2011-32868/revisions-to-the-export-administration-regulations-ear-control-of-submersible-vessels-oceanographic | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-23/pdf/2011-32868.pdf | Commerce Department; Industry and Security Bureau | 54,241 | The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) publishes this proposed rule that describes how submersible vessels, oceanographic equipment and related articles that the President determines no longer warrant control under Category VI (Vessels of War and... |
| 2011-32906 | Periodic Reporting | Proposed Rule | The Commission is establishing a docket to consider new measurement of Flats Sequencing Systems operations, a change in the definition of certain MODS operations, modifications to flats cost models, modification of the mail processing cost model applicable to First-Class Mail presort letters, and modification of the Business Reply Mail cost model in periodic reporting of service performance measurement. Establishing this docket will allow the Commission to consider the Postal Service's proposal and comments from the public. | 2011-12-23 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/23/2011-32906/periodic-reporting | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-23/pdf/2011-32906.pdf | Postal Regulatory Commission | 409 | The Commission is establishing a docket to consider new measurement of Flats Sequencing Systems operations, a change in the definition of certain MODS operations, modifications to flats cost models, modification of the mail processing cost model... |
| 2011-32925 | Grading and Inspection, General Specifications for Approved Plants and Standards for Grades of Dairy Products; General Specifications for Dairy Plants Approved for USDA Inspection and Grading Service | Proposed Rule | This document proposes to amend the General Specifications for Dairy Plants Approved for United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Inspection and Grading Service (General Specifications) by raising the maximum allowable somatic cell count in producer herd goat milk from 1,000,000 cells per milliliter to 1,500,000 cells per milliliter. This will ensure that goat milk can continue to be shipped and recognizes that goats have a need for different regulatory limits for somatic cells than cows. In addition this document proposes to eliminate mandatory sediment testing on producer milk except for milk in cans. The requirement for sediment testing has become outdated and is no longer needed. | 2011-12-23 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/23/2011-32925/grading-and-inspection-general-specifications-for-approved-plants-and-standards-for-grades-of-dairy | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-23/pdf/2011-32925.pdf | Agriculture Department; Agricultural Marketing Service | 12,9 | This document proposes to amend the General Specifications for Dairy Plants Approved for United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Inspection and Grading Service (General Specifications) by raising the maximum allowable somatic cell count in... |
| 2011-32926 | Revision of Cotton Classification Procedures for Determining Cotton Leaf Grade | Proposed Rule | The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing to revise the procedure for determining the official leaf grade for Upland and Pima cotton. The leaf grade is a part of the official classification which denotes cotton fiber quality used in cotton marketing and manufacturing of cotton products. Currently, the leaf grade is determined by visual examination and comparison to the Official Cotton Standards by qualified cotton classers. This proposed revision would replace the classer's leaf determination with the instrument leaf measurement made by the High Volume Instrument (HVI) system used in official cotton classification for Upland Cotton since 1991. | 2011-12-23 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/23/2011-32926/revision-of-cotton-classification-procedures-for-determining-cotton-leaf-grade | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-23/pdf/2011-32926.pdf | Agriculture Department; Agricultural Marketing Service | 12,9 | The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing to revise the procedure for determining the official leaf grade for Upland and Pima cotton. The leaf grade is a part of the official classification which denotes cotton fiber quality used in cotton... |
| 2011-32939 | Pay for Senior-Level and Scientific or Professional Positions | Proposed Rule | The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposes to amend rules for setting and adjusting pay of senior-level (SL) and scientific or professional (ST) employees. The Senior Professional Performance Act of 2008 changes pay for these employees by providing for rates of basic pay up to the rate payable for level III of the Executive Schedule (EX-III), or, if the employee is under a certified performance appraisal system, the rate payable for level II of the Executive Schedule (EX-II). Consistent with this statutory emphasis on performance-based pay, these regulations will provide for agencies to set and adjust pay for SL and ST employees based on individual performance, contribution to the agency's performance, or both, as determined under a rigorous performance appraisal system. | 2011-12-23 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/23/2011-32939/pay-for-senior-level-and-scientific-or-professional-positions | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-23/pdf/2011-32939.pdf | Personnel Management Office | 406 | The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposes to amend rules for setting and adjusting pay of senior-level (SL) and scientific or professional (ST) employees. The Senior Professional Performance Act of 2008 changes pay for these employees by... |
| 2011-32978 | Wyoming Regulatory Program | Proposed Rule | We are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Wyoming regulatory program (hereinafter, the "Wyoming program") under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 ("SMCRA" or "the Act"). Wyoming proposes both revisions of and additions to its coal rules and regulations concerning ownership and control and addresses four deficiencies that were identified by OSM during the review of a previous program amendment (WY-038-FOR; Docket ID <greek-i>OSM-2009- 0012). Wyoming intends to revise its program to be consistent with the corresponding Federal regulations and SMCRA, clarify ambiguities, and improve operational efficiency. This document gives the times and locations that the Wyoming program and proposed amendment to that program are available for your inspection, the comment period during which you may submit written comments on the amendment, and the procedures that we will follow for the public hearing, if one is requested. | 2011-12-23 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/23/2011-32978/wyoming-regulatory-program | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-23/pdf/2011-32978.pdf | Interior Department; Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office | 253,480 | We are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Wyoming regulatory program (hereinafter, the "Wyoming program") under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 ("SMCRA" or "the Act"). Wyoming proposes both revisions of and... |
| 2011-32996 | Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan; Secretarial Amendment | Proposed Rule | NMFS proposes a Secretarial Amendment to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan to establish a mechanism for specifying annual catch limits and accountability measures for the small-mesh multispecies fishery. The Secretarial Amendment, incorporating a draft Environmental Assessment and an Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, is available for public comment. NMFS is proposing this amendment because the New England Fishery Management Council has been delayed in implementing the mechanism to specify annual catch limits and accountability measures for the silver hake, red hake, and offshore hake stocks. This amendment is intended to comply with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act requirements for establishing a mechanism for specifying annual catch limits and accountability measures in this fishery. | 2011-12-23 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/23/2011-32996/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-northeast-multispecies-fishery-management-plan | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-23/pdf/2011-32996.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS proposes a Secretarial Amendment to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan to establish a mechanism for specifying annual catch limits and accountability measures for the small-mesh multispecies fishery. The Secretarial Amendment,... |
| 2011-32653 | Revisions to Final Response to Petition From New Jersey Regarding SO2 Emissions From the Portland Generating Station | Proposed Rule | This action proposes to amend the preamble and regulatory text to the Final Response to Petition From New Jersey Regarding SO<INF>2</INF> Emissions From the Portland Generating Station (Portland) published November 7, 2011, to revise minor misstatements. These revisions clarify the EPA's finding that Portland significantly contributes to nonattainment or interferes with maintenance of the 1- hour sulfur dioxide (SO<INF>2</INF>) national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) in the State of New Jersey, and not in specific counties within the state. These revisions have no impact on any other provisions of the rule. | 2011-12-22 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/22/2011-32653/revisions-to-final-response-to-petition-from-new-jersey-regarding-so2-emissions-from-the-portland | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-22/pdf/2011-32653.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | This action proposes to amend the preamble and regulatory text to the Final Response to Petition From New Jersey Regarding SO<INF>2</INF> Emissions From the Portland Generating Station (Portland) published November 7, 2011, to revise minor... |
| 2011-32719 | Loan Participations; Purchase, Sale and Pledge of Eligible Obligations; Purchase of Assets and Assumption of Liabilities | Proposed Rule | The NCUA Board (Board) requests public comment on its proposal to amend its loan participation regulation and relevant provisions in the eligible obligations rule and the rule governing the purchase of assets and assumption of liabilities. NCUA has received many questions about the loan participation rule, indicating confusion about its application and its relationship to these other rules. The proposed rule reorganizes the current rule and directs its regulatory provisions to the purchase of a loan participation. It aims to improve understanding of the transactions covered under the rule, as well as the requirements for purchase and ongoing monitoring and the applicability of related provisions. The proposed rule also expands loan participation requirements to federally insured, state-chartered credit unions (FISCUs). | 2011-12-22 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/22/2011-32719/loan-participations-purchase-sale-and-pledge-of-eligible-obligations-purchase-of-assets-and | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-22/pdf/2011-32719.pdf | National Credit Union Administration | 335 | The NCUA Board (Board) requests public comment on its proposal to amend its loan participation regulation and relevant provisions in the eligible obligations rule and the rule governing the purchase of assets and assumption of liabilities. NCUA has... |
| 2011-32720 | Maintaining Access to Emergency Liquidity | Proposed Rule | The NCUA Board (Board) requests public comment on the scope and requirements of a regulation to require federally insured credit unions (FICUs) to have access to backup federal liquidity sources for use in times of financial emergency and distressed economic circumstances. The Board also seeks comment on how such a regulation could be implemented to maximize economic benefit while minimizing regulatory burden on credit unions. | 2011-12-22 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/22/2011-32720/maintaining-access-to-emergency-liquidity | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-22/pdf/2011-32720.pdf | National Credit Union Administration | 335 | The NCUA Board (Board) requests public comment on the scope and requirements of a regulation to require federally insured credit unions (FICUs) to have access to backup federal liquidity sources for use in times of financial emergency and distressed... |
| 2011-32722 | Federal Acquisition Regulation; Clarification of Standards for Computer Generation of Forms | Proposed Rule | DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to remove any reference to Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 161 and codify requirements for standards already in use. | 2011-12-22 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/22/2011-32722/federal-acquisition-regulation-clarification-of-standards-for-computer-generation-of-forms | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-22/pdf/2011-32722.pdf | Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 103,210,301 | DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to remove any reference to Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 161 and codify requirements for standards already in use. |
| 2011-32759 | Management Contracts-Background Investigations | Proposed Rule | This action proposes to amend NIGC regulations to include tribes, wholly owned tribal entities, and national banks that are already federally regulated or required to undergo a background investigation and licensure by a state or tribe pursuant to a tribal- state compact as entities that the Chair may exercise discretion regarding the submission of information and background investigations. This process may provide for a streamlined review for such entities in the background investigation process required for management contracts. The proposed revision may reduce duplication of efforts while maintaining the integrity of NIGC review. The proposal maintains the Chair's discretion in determining which entities should be allowed to proceed through an expedited background investigation. This amendment has been included in this proposed rule. The Commission also considered revising its regulations to clarify that a management contractor should be required to submit background information when the contract is for management of both Class II and Class III gaming activities. Many public comments noted that it was not a necessary revision. The Commission agrees with those public comments and does not propose that clarification. | 2011-12-22 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/22/2011-32759/management-contracts-background-investigations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-22/pdf/2011-32759.pdf | Interior Department; National Indian Gaming Commission | 253,347 | This action proposes to amend NIGC regulations to include tribes, wholly owned tribal entities, and national banks that are already federally regulated or required to undergo a background investigation and licensure by a state or tribe pursuant to a... |
| 2011-32760 | Tribal Background Investigations and Licensing | Proposed Rule | The proposed rule modifies certain NIGC regulations concerning background investigations and licenses to reduce the quantity of documents that must be submitted to the Commission; to require that two notifications be submitted to the Commission in order to comply with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA); and to establish the requirements for the issuance of temporary and permanent gaming licenses. | 2011-12-22 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/22/2011-32760/tribal-background-investigations-and-licensing | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-22/pdf/2011-32760.pdf | Interior Department; National Indian Gaming Commission | 253,347 | The proposed rule modifies certain NIGC regulations concerning background investigations and licenses to reduce the quantity of documents that must be submitted to the Commission; to require that two notifications be submitted to the Commission in... |
| 2011-32793 | Effective Date for the Water Quality Standards for the State of Florida's Lakes and Flowing Waters | Proposed Rule | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to extend the March 6, 2012 effective date of the "Water Quality Standards for the State of Florida's Lakes and Flowing Waters; Final Rule" (inland waters rule) for ninety days to June 4, 2012. EPA's inland waters rule included an effective date of March 6, 2012 for the entire regulation except for the site-specific alternative criteria provision, which took effect on February 4, 2011. This proposal to revise the effective date for the inland waters rule does not affect or change the February 4, 2011 effective date for the site-specific alternative criteria provision. In this proposal, EPA is requesting comment on extending the effective date for the "Water Quality Standards for the State of Florida's Lakes and Flowing Waters; Final Rule." | 2011-12-22 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/22/2011-32793/effective-date-for-the-water-quality-standards-for-the-state-of-floridas-lakes-and-flowing-waters | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-22/pdf/2011-32793.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to extend the March 6, 2012 effective date of the "Water Quality Standards for the State of Florida's Lakes and Flowing Waters; Final Rule" (inland waters rule) for ninety days to June 4, 2012.... |
| 2011-32801 | Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Sheridan, WY | Proposed Rule | This action proposes to amend Class E airspace at Sheridan County Airport, Sheridan, WY. Decommissioning of the Sheridan Tactical Air Navigation System (TACAN) has made this action necessary for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. | 2011-12-22 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/22/2011-32801/proposed-amendment-of-class-e-airspace-sheridan-wy | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-22/pdf/2011-32801.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This action proposes to amend Class E airspace at Sheridan County Airport, Sheridan, WY. Decommissioning of the Sheridan Tactical Air Navigation System (TACAN) has made this action necessary for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules... |
| 2011-32802 | Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Bellefonte, PA | Proposed Rule | This action proposes to establish Class E Airspace at Bellefonte, PA, to accommodate the Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures at Bellefonte Airport. This action would enhance the safety and airspace management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. | 2011-12-22 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/22/2011-32802/proposed-establishment-of-class-e-airspace-bellefonte-pa | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-22/pdf/2011-32802.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This action proposes to establish Class E Airspace at Bellefonte, PA, to accommodate the Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures at Bellefonte Airport. This action would enhance the safety and... |
| 2011-32819 | Approval, and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Ohio; Redesignation of the Ohio Portion of the Huntington-Ashland Area to Attainment of the 1997 Annual Standard for Fine Particulate Matter | Proposed Rule | On May 4, 2011, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency submitted a request for EPA to approve the redesignation of the Ohio portion of the Huntington-Ashland (OH-KY-WV) nonattainment area to attainment of the 1997 annual standard for fine particulate matter (PM<INF>2.5</INF>). EPA is proposing to approve Ohio's request. EPA is proposing to approve several additional related actions. EPA is proposing to determine that the entire Huntington-Ashland (OH-KY-WV) area continues to attain the 1997 annual PM<INF>2.5</INF> standard. EPA is proposing to approve, as revisions to the Ohio State Implementation Plan (SIP), the state's plan for maintaining the 1997 annual PM<INF>2.5</INF> NAAQS through 2022 in the area. EPA is proposing to approve the 2005 emissions inventory for the Ohio portion of the Huntington-Ashland area as meeting the comprehensive emissions inventory requirement of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). Ohio's maintenance plan submission includes an insignificance finding for the mobile source contribution of PM<INF>2.5</INF> and nitrogen oxides (NO<INF>X</INF>) to Ohio's portion of the Huntington-Ashland PM<INF>2.5</INF> Area for transportation conformity purposes. EPA agrees with this finding. These proposed actions are being taken in accordance with the CAA and EPA's implementation regulation regarding the 1997 p.m.<INF>2.5</INF> NAAQS. | 2011-12-22 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/22/2011-32819/approval-and-promulgation-of-air-quality-implementation-plans-ohio-redesignation-of-the-ohio-portion | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-22/pdf/2011-32819.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | On May 4, 2011, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency submitted a request for EPA to approve the redesignation of the Ohio portion of the Huntington-Ashland (OH-KY-WV) nonattainment area to attainment of the 1997 annual standard for fine particulate... |
| 2011-32823 | Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation Requirements; Telephone Number Portability | Proposed Rule | In this document, the Commission seeks comment on a submission by the North American Numbering Council (NANC) recommending that a transferring service provider may only require the following information when the new service provider requests a CSR: any working telephone number associated with the customer's account; a positive indication that the new service provider has the authority from the customer; and the date the customer gave that authority. The Commission seeks comment on whether it should adopt the recommendation as a rule. | 2011-12-22 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/22/2011-32823/local-number-portability-porting-interval-and-validation-requirements-telephone-number-portability | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-22/pdf/2011-32823.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | In this document, the Commission seeks comment on a submission by the North American Numbering Council (NANC) recommending that a transferring service provider may only require the following information when the new service provider requests a CSR: any... |
| 2011-32828 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; Illinois; Redesignation of the Illinois Portion of the St. Louis, MO-IL Area to Attainment for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone Standard | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing to approve a request from Illinois to redesignate the Illinois portion of the St. Louis, MO-IL nonattainment area, "the St. Louis area," to attainment for the 1997 8-hour ozone standard because the request meets the statutory requirements for redesignation under the Clean Air Act (CAA). The St. Louis area includes Jersey, Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair Counties in Illinois and St. Louis City and Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles and St. Louis Counties in Missouri. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) submitted this request on May 26, 2010 and supplemented it on September 16, 2011. (EPA will address the Missouri portion of the St. Louis area in a separate rulemaking action.) This proposed approval also involves several related actions. EPA is proposing to approve, as a revision to the Illinois State Implementation Plan (SIP), the State's plan for maintaining the 1997 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) through 2025 in the area. EPA is proposing to approve the 2002 emissions inventory, submitted by IEPA on June 21, 2006, and supplemented on September 16, 2011, as meeting the comprehensive emissions inventory requirement of the CAA for the Illinois portion of the St. Louis area. Finally, EPA finds adequate and is proposing to approve the State's 2008 and 2025 Motor Vehicle Emission Budgets (MVEBs) for the Illinois portion of the St. Louis area. | 2011-12-22 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/22/2011-32828/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-and-designation-of-areas-for-air-quality-planning | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-22/pdf/2011-32828.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing to approve a request from Illinois to redesignate the Illinois portion of the St. Louis, MO-IL nonattainment area, "the St. Louis area," to attainment for the 1997 8-hour ozone standard because the request meets the statutory... |
| 2011-32844 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called A300-600 series airplanes), and Model A310 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of a crack in the forward cargo door selector valve pipe located in the avionics bay opposite to line replaceable unit racking. This proposed AD would require replacing a certain aluminum high pressure pipe with a new corrosion resistant stainless steel pipe. We are proposing this AD to prevent cracking in the forward cargo door selector valve pipe which could impact the 90 VU avionics line replaceable unit, and could result in multiple computer failures, affecting flight safety. | 2011-12-22 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/22/2011-32844/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-22/pdf/2011-32844.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called A300-600 series airplanes), and Model A310 series airplanes. This... |
| 2011-32845 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes; Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes; and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that during the evaluation of specific engine failure cases at take-off on Airbus flight simulators. It has been shown that with flight control primary computer (FCPC)1 inoperative, in worst case scenario, when FCPC2 and FCPC3 resets occur during rotation at take off, a transient loss of elevator control associated with a temporary incorrect flight control law reconfiguration could occur. This proposed AD would require revising the Limitations section of the applicable airplane flight manual. We are proposing this AD to prevent movement of the elevators to zero position, which could result in inducing a pitch down movement instead of a pitch up movement needed for lift off, resulting in loss of controllability of the airplane. | 2011-12-22 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/22/2011-32845/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-22/pdf/2011-32845.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes; Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes; and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that... |
| 2011-32846 | Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Herring Fishery; Adjustment to 2012 Annual Catch Limits | Proposed Rule | This action proposes to reduce the 2012 annual catch limits (ACLs) for the Atlantic herring (herring) fishery to account for catch overages in 2010 and to prevent overfishing. | 2011-12-22 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/22/2011-32846/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-atlantic-herring-fishery-adjustment-to-2012-annual-catch | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-22/pdf/2011-32846.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | This action proposes to reduce the 2012 annual catch limits (ACLs) for the Atlantic herring (herring) fishery to account for catch overages in 2010 and to prevent overfishing. |
| 2011-32848 | Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Gulf of Alaska; Proposed 2012 and 2013 Harvest Specifications for Groundfish | Proposed Rule | NMFS proposes 2012 and 2013 harvest specifications, apportionments, and Pacific halibut prohibited species catch limits for the groundfish fishery of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to establish harvest limits for groundfish during the 2012 and 2013 fishing years and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska. The intended effect of this action is to conserve and manage the groundfish resources in the GOA in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. | 2011-12-22 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/22/2011-32848/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-gulf-of-alaska-proposed-2012-and-2013-harvest | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-22/pdf/2011-32848.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS proposes 2012 and 2013 harvest specifications, apportionments, and Pacific halibut prohibited species catch limits for the groundfish fishery of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to establish harvest limits for groundfish during... |
| 2011-32850 | Special Local Regulations; Patriot Challenge Kayak Race, Ashley River, Charleston, SC | Proposed Rule | The Coast Guard proposes to establish special local regulations on the Ashley River in Charleston, South Carolina during the Patriot Challenge Kayak Race on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Approximately 150 paddle boats are anticipated to participate in the Patriot Challenge Kayak Race. Participant paddle boats will include: kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards. These special local regulations are necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters of the United States during the race. The special local regulations consist of a series of moving buffer zones around participant vessels as they transit the Ashley River from Brittlebank Park to Tidewater Reach and back to Brittlebank Park. Persons and vessels that are not participating in the race are prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within any of the buffer zones unless authorized by the Captain of the Charleston or a designated representative. | 2011-12-22 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/22/2011-32850/special-local-regulations-patriot-challenge-kayak-race-ashley-river-charleston-sc | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-22/pdf/2011-32850.pdf | Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard | 227,53 | The Coast Guard proposes to establish special local regulations on the Ashley River in Charleston, South Carolina during the Patriot Challenge Kayak Race on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Approximately 150 paddle boats are anticipated to participate in the... |
| 2011-32851 | Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast (NE) Multispecies Fishery; Amendment 17 | Proposed Rule | NMFS proposes regulations to implement measures in Amendment 17 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan. This action would amend the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan to explicitly define and facilitate the effective operation of state- operated permit banks. As proposed in Amendment 17, state-operated permit banks would be allocated an annual catch entitlement and specifically authorized to provide their annual catch entitlement and/ or days-at-sea to approved groundfish sectors for the purpose of enhancing the fishing opportunities available to sector members. This action also includes a provision that would allow NMFS to issue a days- at-sea credit to a vessel that cancels a fishing trip prior to setting or hauling fishing gear and the vessel, therefore, does not catch or land fish at any time on the trip. | 2011-12-22 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/22/2011-32851/magnuson-stevens-fishery-conservation-and-management-act-provisions-fisheries-of-the-northeastern | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-22/pdf/2011-32851.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS proposes regulations to implement measures in Amendment 17 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan. This action would amend the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan to explicitly define and facilitate the effective... |
| 2011-32073 | Risk-Based Capital Guidelines: Market Risk; Alternatives to Credit Ratings for Debt and Securitization Positions | Proposed Rule | The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board), and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) (collectively, the agencies) are seeking comment on an amendment to the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) to modify the agencies' market risk capital rules, published in the Federal Register on January 11, 2011 (January 2011 NPR). The January 2011 NPR did not include the methodologies adopted by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) for calculating the standard specific risk capital requirements for certain debt and securitization positions, because the BCBS methodologies generally rely on credit ratings. Under section 939A of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the Act), all federal agencies must remove references to and requirements of reliance on credit ratings from their regulations and replace them with appropriate alternatives for evaluating creditworthiness. In this NPR, the agencies are proposing to incorporate into the proposed market risk capital rules certain alternative methodologies for calculating specific risk capital requirements for debt and securitization positions that do not rely on credit ratings. The agencies expect to finalize this proposal, together with the January 2011 NPR, in the coming months after receipt and consideration of comments. | 2011-12-21 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/21/2011-32073/risk-based-capital-guidelines-market-risk-alternatives-to-credit-ratings-for-debt-and-securitization | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-21/pdf/2011-32073.pdf | Treasury Department; Comptroller of the Currency; Federal Reserve System; Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation | 497,80,188,164 | The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board), and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) (collectively, the agencies) are seeking comment on an amendment to the notice of proposed... |
| 2011-32537 | List of Rules To Be Reviewed Pursuant to the Regulatory Flexibility Act | Proposed Rule | The Securities and Exchange Commission is today publishing a list of rules to be reviewed pursuant to Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The list is published to provide the public with notice that these rules are scheduled for review by the agency and to invite public comment on them. | 2011-12-21 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/21/2011-32537/list-of-rules-to-be-reviewed-pursuant-to-the-regulatory-flexibility-act | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-21/pdf/2011-32537.pdf | Securities and Exchange Commission | 466 | The Securities and Exchange Commission is today publishing a list of rules to be reviewed pursuant to Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The list is published to provide the public with notice that these rules are scheduled for review by... |
| 2011-32558 | Proposed Modification of VOR Federal Airways V-135 and V-137; Southwest United States | Proposed Rule | This action proposes to modify very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) Federal airways V-135 and V-137 by extending the airways to the Mexicali, Mexico VOR/DME. This action would enhance navigation and air traffic control coordination for aircraft proceeding across the United States-Mexican border. | 2011-12-21 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/21/2011-32558/proposed-modification-of-vor-federal-airways-v-135-and-v-137-southwest-united-states | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-21/pdf/2011-32558.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This action proposes to modify very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) Federal airways V-135 and V-137 by extending the airways to the Mexicali, Mexico VOR/DME. This action would enhance navigation and air traffic control coordination for... |
| 2011-32563 | Proposed Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Seattle, WA | Proposed Rule | This action proposes to establish nine new RNAV routes originating within Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center's (ARTCC) airspace. The routes would extend generally east-west providing connection between the Seattle, WA, terminal area and destinations east and southeast of Seattle and would enhance en route navigation within the National Airspace System (NAS). | 2011-12-21 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/21/2011-32563/proposed-establishment-of-area-navigation-rnav-routes-seattle-wa | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-21/pdf/2011-32563.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This action proposes to establish nine new RNAV routes originating within Seattle Air Route Traffic Control Center's (ARTCC) airspace. The routes would extend generally east-west providing connection between the Seattle, WA, terminal area and... |
| 2011-32620 | Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products and Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Test Procedures for Residential Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps | Proposed Rule | This document announces a reopening of the comment period for interested parties to submit comments on the October 24, 2011 supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking for residential central air conditioner and heat test procedures. The comment period is extended until January 20, 2012. | 2011-12-21 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/21/2011-32620/energy-conservation-program-for-consumer-products-and-certain-commercial-and-industrial-equipment | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-21/pdf/2011-32620.pdf | Energy Department | 136 | This document announces a reopening of the comment period for interested parties to submit comments on the October 24, 2011 supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking for residential central air conditioner and heat test procedures. The comment period... |
| 2011-32631 | Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Bayou Liberty, Mile 2.0, St. Tammany Parish, Slidell, LA | Proposed Rule | The Coast Guard is withdrawing its proposed rule concerning the regulation governing the operation of the SR 433 Bridge over Bayou Liberty, mile 2.0, St. Tammany Parish, Slidell, LA. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (the bridge owner) proposed a change in the operating schedule to reduce the hours of manned operation of the bridge to make more efficient use of personnel and operating resources. Based on public comments expressing concern with the impact the proposed changes would have on public access to the waterway, the bridge owner no longer desires to move forward with the proposed rule. | 2011-12-21 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/21/2011-32631/drawbridge-operation-regulations-bayou-liberty-mile-20-st-tammany-parish-slidell-la | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-21/pdf/2011-32631.pdf | Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard | 227,53 | The Coast Guard is withdrawing its proposed rule concerning the regulation governing the operation of the SR 433 Bridge over Bayou Liberty, mile 2.0, St. Tammany Parish, Slidell, LA. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (the... |
| 2011-32655 | Propylene Oxide; Proposed Tolerance Actions | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing to establish the tree nut crop group tolerance and separate tolerances on pistachio and pine nuts for both the fumigant propylene oxide and the reaction product from the use of propylene oxide, known as propylene chlorohydrin, to cover all registered uses on raw and processed nuts. Also, in accordance with current Agency practice, EPA is proposing minor revisions to tolerance expressions and specific tolerance nomenclatures for propylene oxide and propylene chlorohydrin. | 2011-12-21 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/21/2011-32655/propylene-oxide-proposed-tolerance-actions | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-21/pdf/2011-32655.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing to establish the tree nut crop group tolerance and separate tolerances on pistachio and pine nuts for both the fumigant propylene oxide and the reaction product from the use of propylene oxide, known as propylene chlorohydrin, to cover... |
| C1-2011-31629 | Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands | Proposed Rule | 2011-12-21 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/21/C1-2011-31629/floodplain-management-and-protection-of-wetlands | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-21/pdf/C1-2011-31629.pdf | Housing and Urban Development Department | 228 | ||
| 2011-32398 | Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Title 41 Positive Law Codification-Further Implementation (DFARS Case 2012-D003) | Proposed Rule | DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to conform statutory titles to the new Positive Law Codification of Title 41, United States Code, "Public Contracts." | 2011-12-20 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/20/2011-32398/defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-supplement-title-41-positive-law-codification-further | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-20/pdf/2011-32398.pdf | Defense Department; Defense Acquisition Regulations System | 103,97 | DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to conform statutory titles to the new Positive Law Codification of Title 41, United States Code, "Public Contracts." |
| 2011-32476 | Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, South Coast Air Quality Management District | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns oxides of nitrogen (NO<INF>X</INF>) and oxides of sulfur (SO<INF>X</INF>) emissions from facilities emitting 4 tons or more per year of NO<INF>X</INF> or SO<INF>X</INF> in the year 1990 or any subsequent year under the SCAQMD's Regional Clean Air Incentives Market (RECLAIM) program. We are approving a local rule that regulates these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act). | 2011-12-20 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/20/2011-32476/revisions-to-the-california-state-implementation-plan-south-coast-air-quality-management-district | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-20/pdf/2011-32476.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns oxides of nitrogen (NO<INF>X</INF>) and oxides of sulfur... |
| 2011-32491 | Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation Turboshaft Engines | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) 250-C20, -C20B, and -C20R/2 turboshaft engines. This proposed AD was prompted by seven cases reported of released turbine blades and shrouds, which led to loss of power and engine in-flight shutdowns (IFSDs). This proposed AD would require a one-time visual inspection and fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) on certain 3rd and 4th stage turbine wheels for cracks in the turbine blades. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of 3rd or 4th stage turbine wheel blades which could cause engine failure and damage to the airplane. | 2011-12-20 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/20/2011-32491/airworthiness-directives-rolls-royce-corporation-turboshaft-engines | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-20/pdf/2011-32491.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) 250-C20, -C20B, and -C20R/2 turboshaft engines. This proposed AD was prompted by seven cases reported of released turbine blades and shrouds, which led to... |
| 2011-32501 | Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Lamar, CO | Proposed Rule | This action proposes to amend Class E airspace at Lamar Municipal Airport, Lamar, CO. Decommissioning of the Lamar Tactical Air Navigation System (TACAN) has made this action necessary for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This action also would adjust the geographic coordinates of the airport. | 2011-12-20 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/20/2011-32501/proposed-amendment-of-class-e-airspace-lamar-co | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-20/pdf/2011-32501.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This action proposes to amend Class E airspace at Lamar Municipal Airport, Lamar, CO. Decommissioning of the Lamar Tactical Air Navigation System (TACAN) has made this action necessary for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)... |
| 2011-32509 | Exemption to Prohibition on Circumvention of Copyright Protection Systems for Access Control Technologies | Proposed Rule | The United States Copyright Office ("Office") seeks comments on proposals to exempt certain classes of works from the prohibition on circumvention of technological measures that control access to copyrighted works. The Office has initiated a rulemaking proceeding in accordance with provisions added by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") which provide that the Librarian of Congress ("Librarian"), upon the recommendation of the Register of Copyrights, may exempt certain classes of works from the prohibition against circumvention. The purpose of this proceeding is to determine whether there are particular classes of works as to which users are, or are likely to be, adversely affected in their ability to make noninfringing uses due to the prohibition on circumvention. This notice publishes the classes of works received by the Office, which were proposed by several parties in the comment period that ended on December 1, 2011. | 2011-12-20 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/20/2011-32509/exemption-to-prohibition-on-circumvention-of-copyright-protection-systems-for-access-control | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-20/pdf/2011-32509.pdf | Library of Congress; Copyright Office, Library of Congress | 277,87 | The United States Copyright Office ("Office") seeks comments on proposals to exempt certain classes of works from the prohibition on circumvention of technological measures that control access to copyrighted works. The Office has initiated a rulemaking... |
| 2011-32533 | Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Fishery Off the Southern Atlantic States; Snapper-Grouper Management Measures | Proposed Rule | NMFS publishes this proposed rule to implement a regulatory amendment (Regulatory Amendment 11) to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region (FMP), as prepared by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council). If implemented, this rule would remove the harvest and possession prohibition of six deep-water snapper-grouper species (snowy grouper, blueline tilefish, yellowedge grouper, misty grouper, queen snapper, and silk snapper) from depths greater than 240 ft (73 m) in the South Atlantic exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The intent of this rule is to reduce the socio-economic impacts to fishermen harvesting deep-water snapper-grouper as well as maintain the biological protection to speckled hind and warsaw grouper in the South Atlantic. | 2011-12-20 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/20/2011-32533/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-snapper-grouper-fishery-off-the | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-20/pdf/2011-32533.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS publishes this proposed rule to implement a regulatory amendment (Regulatory Amendment 11) to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region (FMP), as prepared by the South Atlantic Fishery Management... |
| 2011-32542 | Nexira; Filing of Food Additive Petition | Proposed Rule | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that Nexira has filed a petition proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the expanded safe use of acacia gum (gum arabic) in food. | 2011-12-20 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/20/2011-32542/nexira-filing-of-food-additive-petition | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-20/pdf/2011-32542.pdf | Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration | 221,199 | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that Nexira has filed a petition proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the expanded safe use of acacia gum (gum arabic) in food. |
| 2011-32557 | EPA Responses to State and Tribal 2008 Ozone Designation Recommendations: Notice of Availability and Public Comment Period | Proposed Rule | Notice is hereby given that the EPA has posted its responses to state and tribal designation recommendations for the 2008 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) on the Agency's Internet Web site. The EPA invites public comments on its responses during the comment period specified in the DATES section. The EPA sent responses directly to the states and tribes on or about December 9, 2011, and intends to make final designation determinations for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS in spring 2012. | 2011-12-20 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/20/2011-32557/epa-responses-to-state-and-tribal-2008-ozone-designation-recommendations-notice-of-availability-and | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-20/pdf/2011-32557.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | Notice is hereby given that the EPA has posted its responses to state and tribal designation recommendations for the 2008 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) on the Agency's Internet Web site. The EPA invites public comments on its... |
| 2011-32561 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Designations of areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; Missouri and Illinois; St. Louis Nonattainment Area; Determination of Attainment by Applicable Attainment Date for the 1997 Annual Fine Particulate Standards | Proposed Rule | EPA is proposing to determine, pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA), that the bi-state St. Louis, Missouri-Illinois, fine particulate (PM<INF>2.5</INF>) nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as "the St. Louis area" or "the area") has attained the 1997 annual PM<INF>2.5</INF> national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) by its applicable attainment date of April 5, 2010. This proposed determination is based on quality-assured and certified monitoring data for the 2007-2009 monitoring period. Based on this data, EPA previously determined on May 23, 2011, that the area attained the 1997 standards, and EPA suspended certain planning requirements for the area based on that determination. EPA is now proposing to find that the St. Louis area attained the 1997 annual PM<INF>2.5</INF> NAAQS by its applicable attainment date. EPA is proposing this action because it is consistent with the CAA and its implementing regulations. | 2011-12-20 | 2011 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/20/2011-32561/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-and-designations-of-areas-for-air-quality-planning | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-20/pdf/2011-32561.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is proposing to determine, pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA), that the bi-state St. Louis, Missouri-Illinois, fine particulate (PM<INF>2.5</INF>) nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as "the St. Louis area" or "the area") has attained the... |
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