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2011-31162 Implementing the Provisions of the Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 Rule In this document, the Commission adopts rules that implement provisions of section 104 of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA), Public Law 111-260, the most significant accessibility legislation since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. A Proposed Rule relating to implementation of section 718 of the Communications Act of 1934, as enacted by the CVAA, is published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register. This proceeding amends the Commission's rules to ensure that people with disabilities have access to the incredible and innovative communications technologies of the 21st-century. These rules are significant and necessary steps towards ensuring that the 54 million Americans with disabilities are able to fully utilize and benefit from advanced communications services (ACS). People with disabilities often have not shared in the benefits of this rapid technological advancement. The CVAA implements steps in addressing this inequity by advancing the accessibility of ACS in a manner that is consistent with our objectives of promoting investment and innovation. This is consistent with the Commission's commitment to promote rapid deployment of and universal access to broadband services for all Americans. 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-31162/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/2011-31162.pdf Federal Communications Commission 161 In this document, the Commission adopts rules that implement provisions of section 104 of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA), Public Law 111-260, the most significant accessibility legislation since the...
2011-32678 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes Rule We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of excessive in- service wear damage of the thumbnail fairing edge seal, and of the panel rub strip and skin assembly of the fan cowl. This AD requires replacement of the thumbnail fairing edge seals on both sides of the engines with Nitronic 60 stainless steel alloy seals. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the fire seal, which could allow a fire in the fan compartment to spread beyond the firewall and reach the flammable fluid leakage zones, resulting in an uncontrolled fire. 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-32678/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-32678.pdf Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration 492,159 We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of excessive in- service wear damage of the thumbnail fairing edge seal,...
2011-32832 Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company (GE) GE90-110B1 and GE90-115B Turbofan Engines Rule We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above, with certain part number (P/N) high-pressure compressor (HPC) stages 2-5 spools installed. This AD was prompted by an aborted takeoff caused by liberation of small pieces from the HPC stages 1-2 seal teeth and two shop findings of cracks in the seal teeth. This AD requires eddy current inspection (ECI) or spot fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) of the stages 1-2 seal teeth of the HPC stages 2-5 spool for cracks. This AD only allows installation of either HPC stator stage 1 interstage seals that are pregrooved or previously worn seals with acceptable wear marks to prevent heavy rubs. We are issuing this AD to detect cracks in the HPC stages 1-2 seal teeth due to heavy rubs that could result in failure of the seal of the HPC stages 2-5 spool, uncontained engine failure, and damage to the airplane. 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-32832/airworthiness-directives-general-electric-company-ge-ge90-110b1-and-ge90-115b-turbofan-engines https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-32832.pdf Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration 492,159 We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above, with certain part number (P/N) high-pressure compressor (HPC) stages 2-5 spools installed. This AD was prompted by an aborted takeoff caused by liberation of small pieces...
2011-32880 Regulations Implementing the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act: Recreational Vessels Rule This final rule contains regulations implementing amendments to the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), relating to the exclusion of certain recreational-vessel workers from the LHWCA's definition of "employee." These regulations clarify both the definition of "recreational vessel" and those circumstances under which workers are excluded from LHWCA coverage when working on those vessels. The final rule also withdraws a proposed rule that would have codified current case law and the Department's longstanding view that employees are covered under the LHWCA so long as some of their work constitutes "maritime employment" within the meaning of the statute. 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-32880/regulations-implementing-the-longshore-and-harbor-workers-compensation-act-recreational-vessels https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-32880.pdf Labor Department; Workers' Compensation Programs Office 271,530 This final rule contains regulations implementing amendments to the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), relating to the exclusion of certain recreational-vessel workers...
2011-33198 Drivers of CMVs: Restricting the Use of Cellular Phones Rule FMCSA is correcting a Final Rule that appeared in the Federal Register on December 2, 2011 (76 FR 75470), which restricted the use of hand-held mobile telephones by drivers of commercial motor vehicles. That rule was jointly issued by FMCSA and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), but this correction only affects an FMCSA regulation. 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33198/drivers-of-cmvs-restricting-the-use-of-cellular-phones https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33198.pdf Transportation Department; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 492,181 FMCSA is correcting a Final Rule that appeared in the Federal Register on December 2, 2011 (76 FR 75470), which restricted the use of hand-held mobile telephones by drivers of commercial motor vehicles. That rule was jointly issued by FMCSA and...
2011-33243 Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes Rule We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model L-1011-385-1, L-1011-385-1-14, L-1011-385-1-15, and L-1011-385-3 airplanes. This AD was prompted by results from a damage tolerance analysis conducted by the manufacturer indicating that fatigue cracking could occur in wing rear spar and upper surface zones. This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the wing rear spar and upper surface zones, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct such fatigue cracking, which could result in cracking that grows large enough to reduce the wing strength below certificated requirements and possibly cause fracture of the rear spar, resulting in extensive damage to the wing and possible fuel leaks. 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33243/airworthiness-directives-lockheed-martin-corporationlockheed-martin-aeronautics-company-airplanes https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33243.pdf Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration 492,159 We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model L-1011-385-1, L-1011-385-1-14, L-1011-385-1-15, and L-1011-385-3 airplanes. This AD was prompted by results from a...
2011-33266 AP1000 Design Certification Amendment Rule The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or Commission) is amending its regulations to certify an amendment to the AP1000 standard plant design. The amendment replaces the combined license (COL) information items and design acceptance criteria (DAC) with specific design information, addresses the effects of the impact of a large commercial aircraft, incorporates design improvements, and increases standardization of the design. This action is necessary so that applicants or licensees intending to construct and operate an AP1000 design may do so by referencing this regulation (AP1000 design certification rule (DCR)), and need not demonstrate in their applications the safety of the certified design as amended. The applicant for this amendment to the AP1000 design is Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC (Westinghouse). 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33266/ap1000-design-certification-amendment https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33266.pdf Nuclear Regulatory Commission 383 The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or Commission) is amending its regulations to certify an amendment to the AP1000 standard plant design. The amendment replaces the combined license (COL) information items and design acceptance criteria (DAC)...
2011-33300 Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Comprehensive Ecosystem-Based Amendment 2 for the South Atlantic Region Rule NMFS issues this final rule to implement the Comprehensive Ecosystem-Based Amendment 2 (CE-BA 2) to implement the following South Atlantic fishery management plan (FMP) amendments: Amendment 1 to the FMP for Pelagic Sargassum Habitat of the South Atlantic Region (Sargassum FMP); Amendment 7 to the FMP for Coral, Coral reefs, and Live/Hard Bottom Habitats of the South Atlantic Region (Coral FMP); and Amendment 25 to the FMP for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region (Snapper-Grouper FMP), as prepared and submitted by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council); as well as Amendment 21 to the FMP for Coastal Migratory Pelagic (CMP) Resources (CMP FMP) as prepared and submitted by the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Councils. This rule modifies the fishery management unit (FMU) for octocorals in the South Atlantic exclusive economic zone (EEZ), establishes an annual catch limit (ACL) for octocorals, modifies management in special management zones (SMZs) off South Carolina, and modifies sea turtle and smalltooth sawfish release gear specifications in the South Atlantic region. CE-BA 2 also designates new Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) for Sargassum, and EFH- Habitat Areas of Particular Concern (EFH-HAPCs) for the Snapper- Grouper, Coral FMPs. This rule specifies ACLs for species not undergoing overfishing (octocorals), implements management measures to ensure overfishing does not occur for these species but optimum yield may be achieved, and conserves and protects habitat in the South Atlantic region. 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33300/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-comprehensive-ecosystem-based-amendment https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33300.pdf Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 54,361 NMFS issues this final rule to implement the Comprehensive Ecosystem-Based Amendment 2 (CE-BA 2) to implement the following South Atlantic fishery management plan (FMP) amendments: Amendment 1 to the FMP for Pelagic Sargassum Habitat of the South...
2011-33319 Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast Multispecies Fishery; Recreational Accountability Measures Rule This interim final rule implements a possession limit and increases the minimum fish size for haddock caught in the Gulf of Maine by recreational anglers aboard private or charter/party vessels. This action is intended to address an overage of the fishing year 2010 GOM haddock sub-annual catch limit by the recreational fishery, and prevent a similar overage from occurring in the future. NMFS implements this interim final rule pursuant to its authority under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan and its implementing regulations. 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33319/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-northeast-multispecies-fishery-recreational https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33319.pdf Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 54,361 This interim final rule implements a possession limit and increases the minimum fish size for haddock caught in the Gulf of Maine by recreational anglers aboard private or charter/party vessels. This action is intended to address an overage of the...
2011-33358 Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Model Regulations, International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, and the International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air Rule This document responds to administrative appeals, provides clarifications, and corrects typographical and other minor errors adopted in an international harmonization final rule published January 19, 2011 (HM-215K; 76 FR 3308). The final rule amended the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) by revising, removing or adding proper shipping names, the hazard class of a material, packing group assignments, special provisions, packaging authorizations, packaging sections, air transport quantity limitations, and vessel stowage requirements. The amendments were necessary to align the HMR with recent revisions to international standards for the transport of hazardous materials by all modes. 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33358/hazardous-materials-harmonization-with-the-united-nations-recommendations-on-the-transport-of https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33358.pdf Transportation Department; Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 492,408 This document responds to administrative appeals, provides clarifications, and corrects typographical and other minor errors adopted in an international harmonization final rule published January 19, 2011 (HM-215K; 76 FR 3308). The final rule amended...
2011-33427 Food Ingredients and Sources of Radiation Listed or Approved for Use in the Production of Meat and Poultry Products; Technical Amendment Rule This document contains technical amendments to the final labeling regulations that were published in the Federal Register on December 23, 1999. The regulations related to harmonizing and improving the efficiency of the procedures used by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for reviewing and listing the food ingredients and sources of radiation listed or approved for use in the production of meat and poultry products. 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33427/food-ingredients-and-sources-of-radiation-listed-or-approved-for-use-in-the-production-of-meat-and https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33427.pdf Agriculture Department; Food Safety and Inspection Service 12,201 This document contains technical amendments to the final labeling regulations that were published in the Federal Register on December 23, 1999. The regulations related to harmonizing and improving the efficiency of the procedures used by the Food...
2011-33442 Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries; Interim 2012 Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Specifications; 2012 Research Set-Aside Projects Rule NMFS is implementing interim catch levels and management measures, called specifications, for the 2012 summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass fisheries, and is also providing notice of projects likely to request research set-aside related to exempted fishing permits. Interim specifications are necessary to ensure that fishing quotas for the summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass fisheries are in place at the start of the fishing year on January 1, 2012, to ensure the three species are not overfished or subject to overfishing in 2012. Notice of exempted fishing permit requests is necessary to allow public comment on the fishing regulation exemptions requested by research set- aside participants. 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33442/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-summer-flounder-scup-and-black-sea-bass-fisheries https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33442.pdf Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 54,361 NMFS is implementing interim catch levels and management measures, called specifications, for the 2012 summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass fisheries, and is also providing notice of projects likely to request research set-aside related to...
2011-33463 Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-320 and V-440; Alaska Rule This action amends two VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways in Alaska, V-320 and V-440, due to the relocation of the Anchorage VOR navigation aid. The FAA is taking this action to ensure the continued safe and efficient management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations within the National Airspace System. 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33463/amendment-of-vor-federal-airways-v-320-and-v-440-alaska https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33463.pdf Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration 492,159 This action amends two VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways in Alaska, V-320 and V-440, due to the relocation of the Anchorage VOR navigation aid. The FAA is taking this action to ensure the continued safe and efficient management of...
2011-33475 Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; California; Determinations of Failure To Attain the One-Hour Ozone Standard Rule The EPA is taking final action to determine that three areas in California, previously designated nonattainment for the now-revoked one-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS), did not attain that standard by their applicable attainment dates: the Los Angeles-South Coast Air Basin Area ("South Coast"), the San Joaquin Valley Area ("San Joaquin Valley"), and the Southeast Desert Modified Air Quality Maintenance Area ("Southeast Desert"). These determinations are based on three years of quality-assured and certified ambient air quality monitoring data for the period preceding the applicable attainment deadline. 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33475/approval-and-promulgation-of-air-quality-implementation-plans-california-determinations-of-failure https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33475.pdf Environmental Protection Agency 145 The EPA is taking final action to determine that three areas in California, previously designated nonattainment for the now-revoked one-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS), did not attain that standard by their applicable...
2011-33477 Tepraloxydim; Pesticide Tolerances Rule This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of tepraloxydim in or on the imported commodities "Pea and bean, dried shelled, except soybean, subgroup 6C" and "Sunflower subgroup 20B". BASF Corporation requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). This regulation also removes established tolerances for residues of tepraloxydim on "Lentil, seed" and "Pea, dry, seed," as residues on these commodities will be covered by the new tolerance on the pea and bean subgroup (6C). 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33477/tepraloxydim-pesticide-tolerances https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33477.pdf Environmental Protection Agency 145 This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of tepraloxydim in or on the imported commodities "Pea and bean, dried shelled, except soybean, subgroup 6C" and "Sunflower subgroup 20B". BASF Corporation requested these tolerances under the Federal...
2011-33480 Cyhalofop-butyl; Pesticide Tolerances Rule This regulation amends tolerances for residues of cyhalofop- butyl in or on rice, grain and rice, wild, grain. Dow AgroSciences, LLC requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33480/cyhalofop-butyl-pesticide-tolerances https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33480.pdf Environmental Protection Agency 145 This regulation amends tolerances for residues of cyhalofop- butyl in or on rice, grain and rice, wild, grain. Dow AgroSciences, LLC requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
2011-33482 Difenoconazole; Pesticide Tolerances Rule This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of difenoconazole in or on oat and rye commodities, and wheat, hay. Syngenta Crop Protection, Incorporated requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33482/difenoconazole-pesticide-tolerances https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33482.pdf Environmental Protection Agency 145 This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of difenoconazole in or on oat and rye commodities, and wheat, hay. Syngenta Crop Protection, Incorporated requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
2011-33512 Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Amendments to the Queen Conch and Reef Fish Fishery Management Plans of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands Rule NMFS issues this final rule to implement Amendment 2 to the Fishery Management Plan for Queen Conch Resources of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Amendment 5 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Fishery of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (Amendments 2 and 5), prepared by the Caribbean Fishery Management Council (Council). This final rule: Establishes annual catch limits (ACLs) and accountability measures (AMs) for queen conch and for all reef fish units or sub-units that are classified as undergoing overfishing (i.e., snapper, grouper and parrotfish); allocates ACLs among island management areas; revises the composition of the snapper and grouper complexes; prohibits fishing for and possession of three parrotfish species; establishes recreational bag limits for snappers, groupers, and parrotfishes; and establishes framework procedures for the queen conch and reef fish fishery management plans. Amendments 2 and 5 also revise management reference points and status determination criteria. The intended effect of the rule is to prevent overfishing of queen conch and reef fish species while maintaining catch levels consistent with achieving optimum yield (OY). 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33512/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-amendments-to-the-queen-conch-and-reef https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33512.pdf Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 54,361 NMFS issues this final rule to implement Amendment 2 to the Fishery Management Plan for Queen Conch Resources of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Amendment 5 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Fishery of Puerto Rico and the...
2011-33514 Airworthiness Directives; Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH Reciprocating Engines Rule We are revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH models TAE 125-02-99 and TAE 125-01 reciprocating engines. That AD currently requires replacing the existing rail pressure control valve with an improved rail pressure control valve. This new AD requires the same actions but relaxes the initial compliance time from within 100 flight hours to within 600 flight hours for TAE 125-01 reciprocating engines. This AD was prompted by the determination that our AD was inadvertently more restrictive than European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2008-0128. We are issuing this AD to prevent engine in-flight shutdown, possibly resulting in reduced control of the aircraft. 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33514/airworthiness-directives-thielert-aircraft-engines-gmbh-reciprocating-engines https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33514.pdf Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration 492,159 We are revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH models TAE 125-02-99 and TAE 125-01 reciprocating engines. That AD currently requires replacing the existing rail pressure control valve with an improved rail...
2011-33515 Amendments to the Reef Fish, Spiny Lobster, Queen Conch and Coral and Reef Associated Plants and Invertebrates Fishery Management Plans of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands Rule NMFS issues this final rule to implement Amendment 6 to the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for the Reef Fish Fishery of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (Reef Fish FMP), Amendment 5 to the FMP for the Spiny Lobster Fishery of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (Spiny Lobster FMP), Amendment 3 to the FMP for the Queen Conch Resources of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (Queen Conch FMP), and Amendment 3 to the FMP for Corals and Reef Associated Plants and Invertebrates of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (Corals and Reef Associated Plants and Invertebrates FMP). In combination, the amendments represent the 2011 Caribbean ACL Amendment prepared by the Caribbean Fishery Management Council (Council). This final rule will: Establish annual catch limits (ACLs) and accountability measures (AMs) for reef fish, spiny lobster, and aquarium trade species which are not determined to be undergoing overfishing; allocate ACLs among island management areas; establish recreational bag limits for reef fish and spiny lobster; remove eight conch species from the Queen Conch FMP; and establish framework procedures for the Spiny Lobster and Corals and Reef Associated Plants and Invertebrates FMPs. The 2011 Caribbean ACL Amendment will also revise management reference points and status determination criteria for selected reef fish, spiny lobster, and aquarium trade species. The intended effect of the rule is to prevent overfishing of reef fish, spiny lobster, and aquarium trade species while maintaining catch levels consistent with achieving optimum yield (OY). 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33515/amendments-to-the-reef-fish-spiny-lobster-queen-conch-and-coral-and-reef-associated-plants-and https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33515.pdf Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 54,361 NMFS issues this final rule to implement Amendment 6 to the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for the Reef Fish Fishery of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (Reef Fish FMP), Amendment 5 to the FMP for the Spiny Lobster Fishery of Puerto Rico and the...
2011-33521 Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment H-2B Program; Delay of Effective Date Rule The Department of Labor (Department) is delaying the effective date of the Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-agricultural Employment H-2B Program (the Wage Rule) to October 1, 2012 in response to recently enacted legislation that prohibits any funds from being used to implement the Wage Rule for the remainder of fiscal year (FY) 2012. The Wage Rule revised the methodology by which we calculate the prevailing wages to be paid to H-2B workers and United States (U.S.) workers recruited in connection with a temporary labor certification for use in petitioning the Department of Homeland Security to employ a nonimmigrant worker in H-2B status. 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33521/wage-methodology-for-the-temporary-non-agricultural-employment-h-2b-program-delay-of-effective-date https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33521.pdf Labor Department; Employment and Training Administration 271,133 The Department of Labor (Department) is delaying the effective date of the Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-agricultural Employment H-2B Program (the Wage Rule) to October 1, 2012 in response to recently enacted legislation that prohibits any...
2011-33523 Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment H-2B Program; Delay of Effective Date; Impact on Prevailing Wage Determinations Rule The Department of Labor (we or the Department), as a result of Congressional appropriations language, recently delayed the effective date of the Wage Methodology for Temporary Non-agricultural Employment H-2B Program Final Rule (the Wage Rule) to January 1, 2012. This Notice provides additional guidance to those employers who have received from the Department either a supplemental or dual prevailing wage determinations based on a previous effective date of the new prevailing wage methodology. This guidance provides additional clarification regarding the wage payment requirements for employers participating in the H-2B Temporary Non-agricultural program. 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33523/wage-methodology-for-the-temporary-non-agricultural-employment-h-2b-program-delay-of-effective-date https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33523.pdf Labor Department; Employment and Training Administration 271,133 The Department of Labor (we or the Department), as a result of Congressional appropriations language, recently delayed the effective date of the Wage Methodology for Temporary Non-agricultural Employment H-2B Program Final Rule (the Wage Rule) to...
2011-33547 Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation Rule Existing Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations specify the conditions that may make a producer ineligible for certain USDA benefits, such as disaster assistance payments from the Farm Service Agency (FSA), in certain cases in which agricultural commodities are planted on highly erodible land or a converted wetland, or the production of agricultural commodities on acreage is made possible by the conversion of a wetland. Those regulations also specify the authorized exemptions, which include an exemption based on a "good faith" determination. The "good faith" provisions in the USDA regulations allow violators of highly erodible land conservation (HELC) or wetland conservation (WC) provisions to retain eligibility for USDA program benefits if certain conditions are met. This rule revises the "good faith" provisions in two ways, first, by requiring higher level concurrence within USDA with the good faith determination and second, by reducing the amount of the benefit to be received in an amount commensurate with the seriousness of a HELC violation. These changes to the regulations are made to implement provisions specified in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill). 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33547/highly-erodible-land-and-wetland-conservation https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33547.pdf Agriculture Department 12 Existing Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations specify the conditions that may make a producer ineligible for certain USDA benefits, such as disaster assistance payments from the Farm Service Agency (FSA), in certain cases in which agricultural...
2011-33564 Amendment of Class E Airspace; Show Low, AZ Rule This action modifies Class E airspace at Show Low Regional Airport, Show Low, AZ. Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate aircraft using Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures at Show Low Regional Airport. This improves the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33564/amendment-of-class-e-airspace-show-low-az https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33564.pdf Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration 492,159 This action modifies Class E airspace at Show Low Regional Airport, Show Low, AZ. Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate aircraft using Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures at Show Low...
2011-33571 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act Rule On August 30, 2011, the National Labor Relations Board (Board) published a final rule requiring employers, including labor organizations in their capacity as employers, subject to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to post notices informing their employees of their rights as employees under the NLRA. (76 FR 54006, August 30, 2011.) On October 12, 2011, the Board amended that rule to delay the effective date from November 14, 2011, to January 31, 2012. (76 FR 63188, October 12, 2011.) The Board hereby further amends that rule to delay the effective date from January 31, 2012, to April 30, 2012. The purpose of this amendment is to facilitate the resolution of the legal challenges with respect to the rule. 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33571/notification-of-employee-rights-under-the-national-labor-relations-act https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33571.pdf National Labor Relations Board 355 On August 30, 2011, the National Labor Relations Board (Board) published a final rule requiring employers, including labor organizations in their capacity as employers, subject to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to post notices informing their...
2011-33588 Medical Devices; Ovarian Adnexal Mass Assessment Score Test System; Labeling; Black Box Restrictions Rule The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the regulation classifying ovarian adnexal mass assessment score test systems to restrict these devices so that a prescribed warning statement that addresses a risk identified in the special controls guidance document must be in a black box and must appear in all labeling, advertising, and promotional material. The black box warning mitigates the risk to health associated with off-label use as a screening test, stand-alone diagnostic test, or as a test to determine whether or not to proceed with surgery. 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33588/medical-devices-ovarian-adnexal-mass-assessment-score-test-system-labeling-black-box-restrictions https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33588.pdf Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration 221,199 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the regulation classifying ovarian adnexal mass assessment score test systems to restrict these devices so that a prescribed warning statement that addresses a risk identified in the special controls...
2011-33593 International Fisheries; Western and Central Pacific Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species; Fishing Restrictions for Bigeye Tuna and Yellowfin Tuna in Purse Seine Fisheries for 2012 Rule This interim rule extends the dates of applicability of existing regulations applicable to U.S. purse seine vessels operating in the western and central Pacific Ocean (WCPO) through December 31, 2012. NMFS issues this rule under authority of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act (WCPFC Implementation Act) to implement a decision of the Commission for the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPFC). The WCPFC decision, made December 20, 2011, extends the effectiveness of the WCPFC's "Conservation and Management Measure for Bigeye and Yellowfin Tuna in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean" (CMM 2008-01), originally scheduled to expire on December 31, 2011. CMM 2008-01 is the basis for the existing regulations whose dates of applicability are being extended by this interim rule. Under this rulemaking, these regulations now apply through December 31, 2012, and include limits on fishing effort, restrictions on the use of fish aggregating devices (FADs), closed areas, catch retention requirements, and requirements to carry observers. This action is necessary for the United States to satisfy its international obligations under the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (Convention), to which it is a Contracting Party. 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33593/international-fisheries-western-and-central-pacific-fisheries-for-highly-migratory-species-fishing https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33593.pdf Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 54,361 This interim rule extends the dates of applicability of existing regulations applicable to U.S. purse seine vessels operating in the western and central Pacific Ocean (WCPO) through December 31, 2012. NMFS issues this rule under authority of the...
2011-33595 Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections: Full Fare Price Advertising Requirements Rule This document confirms the effective date of the direct final rule amending the time period for compliance with the full fare and other advertising requirements in 14 CFR 399.84 from January 24, 2012, to January 26, 2012. 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33595/enhancing-airline-passenger-protections-full-fare-price-advertising-requirements https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33595.pdf Transportation Department 492 This document confirms the effective date of the direct final rule amending the time period for compliance with the full fare and other advertising requirements in 14 CFR 399.84 from January 24, 2012, to January 26, 2012.
2011-33668 Special Procedural Rules With Respect to Representation Cases Governing Periods When the National Labor Relations Board Lacks a Quorum of Members Rule The National Labor Relations Board (the Board or the NLRB) is revising its rules governing the processing of representation cases during periods when the Board lacks a quorum of Members. This revision is being adopted to facilitate, insofar as it is possible, the normal functioning of the Agency when the number of Board Members falls below three, the number required to establish a quorum of the Board. See 29 U.S.C. 153(b); New Process Steel v. NLRB, 130 S.Ct. 2635 (2010). The effect of the revision is to enable the Agency to process some representation cases to the certification of a representative or the certification of the results of the election, while deferring Board consideration of parties' requests for review until a quorum has been restored. 2011-12-30 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/30/2011-33668/special-procedural-rules-with-respect-to-representation-cases-governing-periods-when-the-national https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-30/pdf/2011-33668.pdf National Labor Relations Board 355 The National Labor Relations Board (the Board or the NLRB) is revising its rules governing the processing of representation cases during periods when the Board lacks a quorum of Members. This revision is being adopted to facilitate, insofar as it is...
2011-33107 Operational Contract Support Rule This part establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures for operational contract support (OCS), including OCS program management, contract support integration, and integration of defense contractor personnel into contingency operations outside the United States. An interim final rule is required to procedurally close gaps and ensure the correct planning, oversight and management of DoD contractors supporting contingency operations, by updating the existing outdated policy. The existing policies are causing significant confusion, as they do not reflect current practices and legislative mandates. The inconsistencies between local Geographic Command guidance and the DoD-wide policies and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement are confusing for those in the field--in particular, with regard to policy on accountability and visibility requirements. Given the sustained employment of a large number of contractors in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility; the importance of contractor oversight in support of the counter-insurgency operation in Afghanistan; and, the requirement to effectively manage contractors during the transition in Iraq, this issue has become so significant that DoD needs to revise the DoD-wide policies as a matter of urgency. 2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33107/operational-contract-support https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33107.pdf Defense Department 103 This part establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures for operational contract support (OCS), including OCS program management, contract support integration, and integration of defense contractor personnel into contingency...
2011-33185 Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Generic Annual Catch Limits/Accountability Measures Amendment for the Gulf of Mexico Rule NMFS issues this final rule to implement the Generic Annual Catch Limits/Accountability Measures Amendment (Generic ACL Amendment) to the Red Drum, Reef Fish Resources, Shrimp, and Coral and Coral Reefs Fishery Management Plans for the Gulf of Mexico (FMPs) as prepared and submitted by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council). This rule defers management of selected species to other Federal or state agencies; removes species not currently in need of Federal management from the FMPs; develops species groups; modifies framework procedures; establishes annual catch limits (ACLs); and establishes accountability measures (AMs). The intent of this final rule is to specify ACLs for species not undergoing overfishing while maintaining sustainable catch levels. 2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33185/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-generic-annual-catch https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33185.pdf Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 54,361 NMFS issues this final rule to implement the Generic Annual Catch Limits/Accountability Measures Amendment (Generic ACL Amendment) to the Red Drum, Reef Fish Resources, Shrimp, and Coral and Coral Reefs Fishery Management Plans for the Gulf of Mexico...
2011-33187 Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Region; Amendment 18 Rule NMFS issues this final rule to implement Amendment 18 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Region (FMP), as prepared and submitted by the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils (Councils). This rule removes species from the FMP; modifies the framework procedures; establishes two migratory groups for cobia; and establishes annual catch limits (ACLs), annual catch targets (ACTs), and accountability measures (AMs) for king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, and cobia. In addition, Amendment 18 sets allocations for Atlantic migratory group cobia and establishes control rules for king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, and cobia. The intent of this rule is to specify ACLs for species not undergoing overfishing while maintaining sustainable catch levels. 2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33187/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-coastal-migratory-pelagic-resources-in https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33187.pdf Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 54,361 NMFS issues this final rule to implement Amendment 18 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Region (FMP), as prepared and submitted by the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) and South Atlantic...
2011-33222 Extension of Statutory Period for Compensation for Certain Disabilities Due to Undiagnosed Illnesses and Medically Unexplained Chronic Multi-Symptom Illnesses Rule The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this interim final rule to amend its adjudication regulation regarding compensation for disabilities suffered by veterans who served in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations during the Persian Gulf War. This amendment is necessary to extend the period during which disabilities associated with undiagnosed illnesses and medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illnesses must become manifest in order for a veteran to be eligible for compensation. 2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33222/extension-of-statutory-period-for-compensation-for-certain-disabilities-due-to-undiagnosed-illnesses https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33222.pdf Veterans Affairs Department 520 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this interim final rule to amend its adjudication regulation regarding compensation for disabilities suffered by veterans who served in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations during the Persian Gulf...
2011-33280 Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; New Mexico; Albuquerque/Bernalillo County; Prevention of Significant Deterioration; Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule Revisions Rule The EPA is approving a revision to the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County, New Mexico State Implementation Plan (SIP) that was submitted by the Governor of New Mexico to EPA on December 15, 2010. This SIP revision modifies Albuquerque/Bernalillo County's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program to establish appropriate emission thresholds for determining which new stationary sources and modification projects become subject to Albuquerque/Bernalillo County's PSD permitting requirements for their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. EPA is fully approving the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County, New Mexico December 15, 2010 PSD SIP revision because the Agency has determined that this PSD SIP revision is in accordance with section 110 and part C of the Federal Clean Air Act and EPA regulations regarding PSD permitting for GHGs. 2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33280/approval-and-promulgation-of-air-quality-implementation-plans-new-mexico-albuquerquebernalillo https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33280.pdf Environmental Protection Agency 145 The EPA is approving a revision to the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County, New Mexico State Implementation Plan (SIP) that was submitted by the Governor of New Mexico to EPA on December 15, 2010. This SIP revision modifies Albuquerque/Bernalillo County's...
2011-33282 Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Oklahoma; Interstate Transport of Pollution Rule EPA is approving severable portions of State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by Oklahoma to address Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements that prohibit air emissions which will contribute significantly to nonattainment in, or interfere with maintenance by, any other State for the 1997 fine particulate matter (PM<INF>2.5</INF>) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or standards) and the 2006 24-hour PM<INF>2.5</INF> NAAQS. EPA is also approving the severable portion of a SIP revision submitted by the State of Oklahoma to address the CAA requirement that prohibits air emissions which will contribute significantly to nonattainment in any other State for the 1997 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or standards). EPA is taking no action at this time on the severable portion of the SIP revision submitted to address the CAA requirement that prohibits air emissions which will interfere with maintenance of the 1997 ozone NAAQS in any other State. This action is being taken under section 110 of the CAA. 2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33282/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-oklahoma-interstate-transport-of-pollution https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33282.pdf Environmental Protection Agency 145 EPA is approving severable portions of State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by Oklahoma to address Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements that prohibit air emissions which will contribute significantly to nonattainment in, or interfere with...
2011-33284 Declassification of National Security Information Rule The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is updating its regulations related to declassification of classified national security information in records transferred to NARA's legal custody. The rule incorporates changes resulting from issuance of Executive Order 13526, Classified National Security Information, and its Implementing Directive. These changes include establishing procedures for the automatic declassification of records in NARA's legal custody and revising requirements for reclassification of information to meet the provisions of E.O. 13526. Executive Order 13526 also created the National Declassification Center (NDC) with a mission to align people, processes, and technologies to advance the declassification and public release of historically valuable permanent records while maintaining national security. This rule will affect members of the public and Federal agencies. 2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33284/declassification-of-national-security-information https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33284.pdf National Archives and Records Administration 304 The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is updating its regulations related to declassification of classified national security information in records transferred to NARA's legal custody. The rule incorporates changes resulting from...
2011-33302 Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Removal of Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology Regulations Rule This action removes regulations implementing the Northeast Region Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology (SBRM). To comply with the D.C. Circuit Court's decision, NMFS announces that the Northeast Region SBRM Omnibus Amendment is vacated and all regulations implemented by the SBRM Omnibus Amendment final rule are removed. The intended effect of this rule is to revise regulatory language to refer specifically to the industry-funded observer program in the scallop fishery. 2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33302/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-removal-of-standardized-bycatch-reporting-methodology https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33302.pdf Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 54,361 This action removes regulations implementing the Northeast Region Standardized Bycatch Reporting Methodology (SBRM). To comply with the D.C. Circuit Court's decision, NMFS announces that the Northeast Region SBRM Omnibus Amendment is vacated and all...
2011-33308 Fisheries Off West Coast States; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Amendment 16 to the Salmon Fishery Management Plan Rule NMFS issues a final rule under authority of the Magnuson- Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) to implement Amendment 16 to the Pacific Coast Salmon Fishery Management Plan for Commercial and Recreational Salmon Fisheries off the Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California (Salmon FMP). NMFS approved Amendment 16 on December 16, 2011. This final rule implements components of Amendment 16 that bring the Salmon FMP into compliance with the MSA as amended in 2007, and the corresponding revised National Standard 1 Guidelines (NS1Gs) to end and prevent overfishing. Amendment 16 identifies stocks that are in the fishery, establishes status determination criteria (SDC), and specifies overfishing limits (OFLs), acceptable biological catch (ABC), and annual catch limits (ACLs). Amendment 16 also includes "de minimis" fishing provisions that allow for low levels of fishing impacts on stocks that are at low levels of abundance. 2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33308/fisheries-off-west-coast-states-west-coast-salmon-fisheries-amendment-16-to-the-salmon-fishery https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33308.pdf Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 54,361 NMFS issues a final rule under authority of the Magnuson- Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) to implement Amendment 16 to the Pacific Coast Salmon Fishery Management Plan for Commercial and Recreational Salmon Fisheries off the...
2011-33322 Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Inseason Adjustment to the 2012 Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Atka Mackerel Total Allowable Catch Amount Rule NMFS is adjusting the 2012 total allowable catch (TAC) amount for the Bering Sea and Aleutian Island management area (BSAI) Atka mackerel fishery. This action is necessary because NMFS has determined this TAC is incorrectly specified. This action will ensure the BSAI Atka mackerel TAC is the appropriate amount, based on the best available scientific information for Atka mackerel in the BSAI. This action is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area. 2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33322/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-inseason-adjustment-to-the-2012-bering-sea-and https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33322.pdf Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 54,361 NMFS is adjusting the 2012 total allowable catch (TAC) amount for the Bering Sea and Aleutian Island management area (BSAI) Atka mackerel fishery. This action is necessary because NMFS has determined this TAC is incorrectly specified. This action will...
2011-33333 Net Worth Standard for Accredited Investors Rule We are adopting amendments to the accredited investor standards in our rules under the Securities Act of 1933 to implement the requirements of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The Act requires the definitions of "accredited investor" in our Securities Act rules to exclude the value of a person's primary residence for purposes of determining whether the person qualifies as an "accredited investor" on the basis of having a net worth in excess of $1 million. This change to the net worth standard was effective upon enactment by operation of the Dodd-Frank Act, but it also requires us to revise our current Securities Act rules to conform to the new standard. We also are adopting technical amendments to Form D and a number of our rules to conform them to the requirements of the Act and to correct cross-references to former Section 4(6) of the Securities Act, which was renumbered Section 4(5) by Section 944 of the Dodd-Frank Act. 2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33333/net-worth-standard-for-accredited-investors https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33333.pdf Securities and Exchange Commission 466 We are adopting amendments to the accredited investor standards in our rules under the Securities Act of 1933 to implement the requirements of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The Act requires the definitions of...
2011-33344 Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Airplanes Equipped With a Certain Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Rule We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Models 95-C55, D55, E55, 58, and 58A airplanes equipped with a certain STC. This AD requires assuring the airspeed indicator(s) and/or airspeed limitations placard(s) have the correct minimum control speed (V<INF>MC</INF>) markings for the STCs installed. This AD was prompted by information that suggests the affected airplane models with a certain STC installed may not have the appropriate V<INF>MC</INF> markings on the airspeed indicator(s). We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. 2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33344/airworthiness-directives-hawker-beechcraft-corporation-airplanes-equipped-with-a-certain https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33344.pdf Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration 492,159 We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Models 95-C55, D55, E55, 58, and 58A airplanes equipped with a certain STC. This AD requires assuring the airspeed indicator(s) and/or airspeed limitations...
2011-33354 Consumer Leasing (Regulation M); Correction Rule The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) is correcting an interim final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of December 19, 2011 (76 FR 78500). The interim final rule established a new Regulation M (Consumer Leasing) in accordance with the transfer of rulemaking authority for the Consumer Leasing Act of 1976 (CLA) from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to the Bureau under Title X of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.\1\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33354/consumer-leasing-regulation-m-correction https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33354.pdf Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 573 The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) is correcting an interim final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of December 19, 2011 (76 FR 78500). The interim final rule established a new Regulation M (Consumer Leasing) in accordance...
2011-33367 Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Middle Branch of the Patapsco River, Baltimore, MD Rule The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Hanover Street S2 bridge across the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River, mile 12.0, at Baltimore, MD. The deviation is necessary to accommodate repairs to the bridge and will allow the bridge to open on signal if at least four hours of notice is given except that the drawbridge need not open during the morning and evening rush hours. 2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33367/drawbridge-operation-regulation-middle-branch-of-the-patapsco-river-baltimore-md https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33367.pdf Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard 227,53 The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Hanover Street S2 bridge across the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River, mile 12.0, at Baltimore, MD. The deviation is...
2011-33368 Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Pocomoke River, Pocomoke City, MD Rule The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the Route 675 Bridge across Pocomoke River, mile 15.6, at Pocomoke City, MD. The deviation restricts the operation of the draw span to facilitate an electrical outage for testing purposes. 2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33368/drawbridge-operation-regulation-pocomoke-river-pocomoke-city-md https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33368.pdf Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard 227,53 The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the Route 675 Bridge across Pocomoke River, mile 15.6, at Pocomoke City, MD. The deviation restricts the operation of the draw...
2011-33369 Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Delaware River, Between Burlington, NJ and Bristol, PA Rule The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District has issued a temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the Burlington-Bristol (Route 413) Bridge, across the Delaware River, mile 117.8, between the townships of Burlington, NJ and Bristol, PA. The deviation restricts the operation of the draw span in order to facilitate the replacement of the lift cables. 2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33369/drawbridge-operation-regulation-delaware-river-between-burlington-nj-and-bristol-pa https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33369.pdf Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard 227,53 The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District has issued a temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the Burlington-Bristol (Route 413) Bridge, across the Delaware River, mile 117.8, between the townships of Burlington, NJ and...
2011-33372 Safety Zone; Sacramento New Years Eve Fireworks Display, Sacramento, CA Rule The Coast Guard will enforce the 1,000 foot safety zones during the Sacramento New Years Eve Fireworks Display in the navigable waters of the Sacramento River during the dates and times noted below. This action is necessary to control vessel traffic and to ensure the safety of event participants and spectators. During the enforcement period, unauthorized persons or vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or anchoring in the safety zone, unless authorized by the Patrol Commander (PATCOM). 2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33372/safety-zone-sacramento-new-years-eve-fireworks-display-sacramento-ca https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33372.pdf Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard 227,53 The Coast Guard will enforce the 1,000 foot safety zones during the Sacramento New Years Eve Fireworks Display in the navigable waters of the Sacramento River during the dates and times noted below. This action is necessary to control vessel traffic...
2011-33382 Ophthalmic and Topical Dosage Form New Animal Drugs; Ivermectin Topical Solution Rule The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the animal drug regulations to reflect approval of an abbreviated new animal drug application (ANADA) filed by Cross Vetpharm Group, Ltd. The supplemental ANADA adds claims for persistent effectiveness against various species of external and internal parasites when cattle are treated with a topical solution of ivermectin. 2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33382/ophthalmic-and-topical-dosage-form-new-animal-drugs-ivermectin-topical-solution https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33382.pdf Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration 221,199 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the animal drug regulations to reflect approval of an abbreviated new animal drug application (ANADA) filed by Cross Vetpharm Group, Ltd. The supplemental ANADA adds claims for persistent effectiveness...
2011-33428 Privacy Act of 1974: Implementation of Exemptions; Department of Homeland Security/ALL-030 Use of the Terrorist Screening Database System of Records Rule The Department of Homeland Security is issuing a final rule to amend its regulations to exempt portions of a newly established system of records titled, "Department of Homeland Security/ALL-030 Use of the Terrorist Screening Database System of Records" from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. Specifically, the Department exempts portions of the "Department of Homeland Security/ALL-030 Use of the Terrorist Screening Database System of Records" from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement requirements. 2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33428/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation-of-exemptions-department-of-homeland-securityall-030-use-of-the https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33428.pdf Homeland Security Department 227 The Department of Homeland Security is issuing a final rule to amend its regulations to exempt portions of a newly established system of records titled, "Department of Homeland Security/ALL-030 Use of the Terrorist Screening Database System of Records"...
2011-33434 Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Quota Transfer Rule NMFS announces that the State of Maine is transferring portions of their 2011 commercial summer flounder quota to the State of Rhode Island. By this action, NMFS adjusts the quotas and announces the revised commercial quota for each state involved. 2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33434/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-summer-flounder-fishery-quota-transfer https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33434.pdf Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 54,361 NMFS announces that the State of Maine is transferring portions of their 2011 commercial summer flounder quota to the State of Rhode Island. By this action, NMFS adjusts the quotas and announces the revised commercial quota for each state involved.
2011-33436 Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Inseason Adjustment to the 2012 Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Pacific Cod Total Allowable Catch Amount Rule NMFS is adjusting the 2012 total allowable catch (TAC) amount for the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) Pacific cod fishery. This action is necessary because NMFS has determined this TAC is incorrectly specified. This action will ensure the BSAI Pacific cod TAC is the appropriate amount, based on the best available scientific information for Pacific cod in the BSAI. This action is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area. 2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33436/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-inseason-adjustment-to-the-2012-bering-sea-and https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33436.pdf Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 54,361 NMFS is adjusting the 2012 total allowable catch (TAC) amount for the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) Pacific cod fishery. This action is necessary because NMFS has determined this TAC is incorrectly specified. This action will ensure the BSAI...
2011-33438 Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Inseason Adjustment to the 2012 Bering Sea Pollock Total Allowable Catch Amount Rule NMFS is adjusting the 2012 total allowable catch (TAC) amount for the Bering Sea pollock fishery. This action is necessary because NMFS has determined this TAC is incorrectly specified. This action will ensure the Bering Sea pollock TAC is the appropriate amount based on the best available scientific information for pollock in the Bering Sea subarea. This action is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area. 2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33438/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-inseason-adjustment-to-the-2012-bering-sea https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33438.pdf Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 54,361 NMFS is adjusting the 2012 total allowable catch (TAC) amount for the Bering Sea pollock fishery. This action is necessary because NMFS has determined this TAC is incorrectly specified. This action will ensure the Bering Sea pollock TAC is the...
2011-33439 Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Quota Transfer Rule NMFS announces that the State of North Carolina is transferring a portion of its 2011 commercial summer flounder quota to the Commonwealth of Virginia. By this action, NMFS adjusts the quotas and announces the revised commercial quota for each state involved. 2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33439/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-summer-flounder-fishery-quota-transfer https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33439.pdf Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 54,361 NMFS announces that the State of North Carolina is transferring a portion of its 2011 commercial summer flounder quota to the Commonwealth of Virginia. By this action, NMFS adjusts the quotas and announces the revised commercial quota for each state...
2011-33448 Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Gulf of Alaska; Final 2011 and 2012 Harvest Specifications for Groundfish Rule NMFS publishes revisions to the final 2011 and 2012 harvest specifications and prohibited species catch allowances for the groundfish fisheries of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) that are required by the final rule implementing Amendment 83 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska (FMP). This action is necessary to establish harvest limits for Pacific cod at the beginning of the 2012 fishing year consistent with the new Pacific cod sector allocations implemented by Amendment 83 and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the FMP. 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. 2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33448/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-gulf-of-alaska-final-2011-and-2012-harvest https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33448.pdf Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 54,361 NMFS publishes revisions to the final 2011 and 2012 harvest specifications and prohibited species catch allowances for the groundfish fisheries of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) that are required by the final rule implementing Amendment 83 to the Fishery...
2011-33452 Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod Allocations in the Gulf of Alaska; Amendment 83; Correction Rule This document contains one correction to the final rule pertaining to Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod Allocations in the Gulf of Alaska published on December 1, 2011. This correction is intended to clarify a regulatory prohibition. 2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33452/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-pacific-cod-allocations-in-the-gulf-of-alaska https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33452.pdf Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 54,361 This document contains one correction to the final rule pertaining to Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod Allocations in the Gulf of Alaska published on December 1, 2011. This correction is intended to clarify a regulatory...
2011-33472 National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List: Deletion of the Hipps Road Landfill Superfund Site Rule The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 is publishing a direct final Notice of Deletion of the Hipps Road Landfill Superfund Site (Site), located in Jacksonville, Florida, from the National Priorities List (NPL). 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). This direct final deletion is being published by EPA with the concurrence of the State of Florida, through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, because EPA has 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/2011/12/29/2011-33472/national-oil-and-hazardous-substances-pollution-contingency-plan-national-priorities-list-deletion https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33472.pdf Environmental Protection Agency 145 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 is publishing a direct final Notice of Deletion of the Hipps Road Landfill Superfund Site (Site), located in Jacksonville, Florida, from the National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL, promulgated...
2011-33527 Direct and Insured Loanmaking Rule   2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33527/direct-and-insured-loanmaking https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33527.pdf Agriculture Department; Rural Business-Cooperative Service 12,456  
2011-33529 Community Reinvestment Rule   2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33529/community-reinvestment https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33529.pdf Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 164  
2011-33530 Professional Conduct for Practitioners-Representation and Appearances Rule   2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33530/professional-conduct-for-practitioners-representation-and-appearances https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33530.pdf Justice Department; Executive Office for Immigration Review 268,149  
2011-33531 Airworthiness Standards: Normal, Utility, Acrobatic, and Commuter Category Airplanes Rule   2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33531/airworthiness-standards-normal-utility-acrobatic-and-commuter-category-airplanes https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33531.pdf Federal Aviation Administration 159  
2011-33532 Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Airplanes Rule   2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33532/airworthiness-standards-transport-category-airplanes https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33532.pdf Federal Aviation Administration 159  
2011-33619 The Commerce Control List Rule   2011-12-29 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/29/2011-33619/the-commerce-control-list https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-29/pdf/2011-33619.pdf Commerce Department; Industry and Security Bureau 54,241  
2011-32411 Connect America Fund; A National Broadband Plan for Our Future; Establishing Just and Reasonable Rates for Local Exchange Carriers; High-Cost Universal Service Support Rule In a rule published November 29, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) comprehensively reformed and modernized the universal service and intercarrier compensation systems to ensure that robust, affordable voice and broadband service, both fixed and mobile, are available to Americans throughout the nation. The Commission adopted fiscally responsible, accountable, incentive-based policies to transition these outdated systems to the Connect America Fund, ensuring fairness for consumers and addressing the communications infrastructure challenges of today and tomorrow. The Commission uses measured but firm glide paths to provide industry with certainty and sufficient time to adapt to a changed regulatory landscape, and establish a framework to distribute universal service funding in the most efficient and technologically neutral manner possible, through market-based mechanisms such as competitive bidding. This document provides additional information to the final rule document published on November 29, 2011. 2011-12-28 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-32411/connect-america-fund-a-national-broadband-plan-for-our-future-establishing-just-and-reasonable-rates https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-32411.pdf Federal Communications Commission 161 In a rule published November 29, 2011, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) comprehensively reformed and modernized the universal service and intercarrier compensation systems to ensure that robust, affordable voice and broadband service,...
2011-32572 Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Oklahoma; Federal Implementation Plan for Interstate Transport of Pollution Affecting Visibility and Best Available Retrofit Technology Determinations Rule EPA is partially approving and partially disapproving a revision to the Oklahoma State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Oklahoma through the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality on February 19, 2010, intended to address the regional haze requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA). In addition, EPA is partially approving and partially disapproving a portion of a revision to the Oklahoma SIP submitted by the State of Oklahoma on May 10, 2007 and supplemented on December 10, 2007 to address the requirements of CAA section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II) as it applies to visibility for the 1997 8- hour ozone and 1997 fine particulate matter National Ambient Air Quality Standards. This CAA requirement is intended to prevent emissions from one state from interfering with the visibility programs in another state. EPA is approving certain core elements of the SIP including Oklahoma's: determination of baseline and natural visibility conditions; coordinating regional haze and reasonably attributable visibility impairment; monitoring strategy and other implementation requirements; coordination with states and Federal Land Managers; and a number of NO<INF>X</INF>, SO<INF>2</INF>, and PM BART determinations. EPA is finding that Oklahoma's regional haze SIP did not address the sulfur dioxide Best Available Retrofit Technology requirements for six units in Oklahoma in accordance with the Regional Haze requirements, or the requirement to prevent interference with other states' visibility programs. EPA is promulgating a Federal Implementation Plan to address these deficiencies by requiring emissions to be reduced at these six units. This action is being taken under section 110 and part C of the CAA. 2011-12-28 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-32572/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-oklahoma-federal-implementation-plan-for https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-32572.pdf Environmental Protection Agency 145 EPA is partially approving and partially disapproving a revision to the Oklahoma State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Oklahoma through the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality on February 19, 2010, intended to address the...
2011-32825 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revising the Listing of the Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) in the Western Great Lakes Rule We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service or USFWS) are revising the 1978 listing of the Minnesota population of gray wolves (Canis lupus) to conform to current statutory and policy requirements. We rename what was previously listed as the Minnesota population of the gray wolf as the Western Great Lakes (WGL) Distinct Population Segment (DPS), and delineate the boundaries of the expanded Minnesota population segment to include all of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan and portions of the adjacent states. We are removing the WGL DPS from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. We are taking this action because the best available scientific and commercial information indicates that the WGL DPS does not meet the definitions of threatened or endangered under the Act. This final rule also removes the designated critical habitat for the wolf in Minnesota and Michigan and the special regulations under section 4(d) of the Act for wolves in Minnesota. We are separating our determination on the delisting of the Western Great Lakes DPS from the determination on our proposal regarding all or portions of the 29 eastern States we considered to be outside the historical range of the gray wolf. This rule finalizes our determination for the WGL DPS. A subsequent decision will be made for the rest of the eastern United States. 2011-12-28 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-32825/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-revising-the-listing-of-the-gray-wolf-canis-lupus-in https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-32825.pdf Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service 253,197 We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service or USFWS) are revising the 1978 listing of the Minnesota population of gray wolves (Canis lupus) to conform to current statutory and policy requirements. We rename what was previously listed as the...
2011-32877 Cooperative Inspection Programs: Interstate Shipment of Meat and Poultry Products; Correction Rule This document corrects typographical errors in the final regulations establishing a new voluntary cooperative program under which certain very small and small State-inspected establishments will be eligible to ship meat and poultry products in interstate commerce. The final rule was published in the Federal Register on May 2, 2011, and became effective on July 1, 2011. 2011-12-28 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-32877/cooperative-inspection-programs-interstate-shipment-of-meat-and-poultry-products-correction https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-32877.pdf Agriculture Department; Food Safety and Inspection Service 12,201 This document corrects typographical errors in the final regulations establishing a new voluntary cooperative program under which certain very small and small State-inspected establishments will be eligible to ship meat and poultry products in...
2011-33105 TRICARE; Elimination of Co-payments for Authorized Preventive Services for Certain TRICARE Standard Beneficiaries Rule The Department of Defense is publishing this final rule to implement section 711 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2009 (FY 2009), Public Law 110-417. Section 711 eliminates copayments for authorized preventive services for TRICARE Standard beneficiaries other than Medicare-eligible beneficiaries. This rule also realigns the covered preventive services listed in the Exclusions section of the regulation to the Special Benefits section in the regulation. 2011-12-28 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-33105/tricare-elimination-of-co-payments-for-authorized-preventive-services-for-certain-tricare-standard https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-33105.pdf Defense Department 103 The Department of Defense is publishing this final rule to implement section 711 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2009 (FY 2009), Public Law 110-417. Section 711 eliminates copayments for authorized preventive services...
2011-33148 Mine Safety Disclosure Rule We are adopting amendments to our rules to implement Section 1503 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Section 1503(a) of the Act requires issuers that are operators, or that have a subsidiary that is an operator, of a coal or other mine to disclose in their periodic reports filed with the Commission information regarding specified health and safety violations, orders and citations, related assessments and legal actions, and mining- related fatalities. Section 1503(b) of the Act mandates the filing of a Form 8-K disclosing the receipt of certain orders and notices from the Mine Safety and Health Administration. 2011-12-28 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-33148/mine-safety-disclosure https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-33148.pdf Securities and Exchange Commission 466 We are adopting amendments to our rules to implement Section 1503 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Section 1503(a) of the Act requires issuers that are operators, or that have a subsidiary that is an operator, of a coal...
2011-33175 TRICARE: Changes Included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010; Enhancement of Transitional Dental Care for Members of the Reserve Component on Active Duty for More Than 30 Days in Support of a Contingency Operation Rule The Department is publishing this final rule to implement section 703 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (NDAA for FY10). Specifically, that legislation amends the transitional health care dental benefits for Reserve Component members on active duty for more than 30 days in support of a contingency operation. The legislation entitles these Reserve Component members to dental care in the same manner as a member of the uniformed services on active duty for more than 30 days, thus providing care to the Reserve member in both military dental treatment facilities and authorized private sector dental care. This final rule does not eliminate any medical or dental care that is currently covered as transitional health care for the member. 2011-12-28 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-33175/tricare-changes-included-in-the-national-defense-authorization-act-for-fiscal-year-2010-enhancement https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-33175.pdf Defense Department 103 The Department is publishing this final rule to implement section 703 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (NDAA for FY10). Specifically, that legislation amends the transitional health care dental benefits for Reserve...
2011-33183 Temperature-Indicating Devices; Thermally Processed Low-Acid Foods Packaged in Hermetically Sealed Containers; Correction Rule The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is correcting a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of Thursday, March 3, 2011 (76 FR 11892). The final rule amended FDA's regulations for thermally processed low-acid foods packaged in hermetically sealed containers to allow for use of other temperature-indicating devices, in addition to mercury-in-glass thermometers, during processing. The final rule was published with one error. This document corrects that error. 2011-12-28 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-33183/temperature-indicating-devices-thermally-processed-low-acid-foods-packaged-in-hermetically-sealed https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-33183.pdf Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration 221,199 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is correcting a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of Thursday, March 3, 2011 (76 FR 11892). The final rule amended FDA's regulations for thermally processed low-acid foods packaged in hermetically...
2011-33193 Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Amendments; Response to Appeals; Corrections Rule On July 20, 2011, PHMSA published a final rule under Docket Number PHMSA-2009-0151 (HM-218F) making miscellaneous amendments to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR parts 171-180). The amendments made by PHMSA in the July 20, 2011 final rule promote safer transportation practices; eliminate unnecessary regulatory requirements; finalize outstanding petitions for rulemaking; facilitate international commerce; and simplify the regulations. This final rule corrects errors in the pictorial display of labels, eliminates references to transitional provisions that were previously removed from the HMR, clarifies shipping paper amendments, corrects an editorial error, and extends the effective date of certain shipping paper amendments adopted in the July 20, 2011 final rule. 2011-12-28 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-33193/hazardous-materials-miscellaneous-amendments-response-to-appeals-corrections https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-33193.pdf Transportation Department; Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 492,408 On July 20, 2011, PHMSA published a final rule under Docket Number PHMSA-2009-0151 (HM-218F) making miscellaneous amendments to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR parts 171-180). The amendments made by PHMSA in the July 20, 2011 final...
2011-33197 Regulations Governing the Performance of Actuarial Services Under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974; Correction Rule This document contains corrections to final regulations (TD 9517) that were published in the Federal Register on Thursday, March 31, 2011 (76 FR 17762) relating to the enrollment of actuaries. 2011-12-28 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-33197/regulations-governing-the-performance-of-actuarial-services-under-the-employee-retirement-income https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-33197.pdf Joint Board for Enrollment of Actuaries 265 This document contains corrections to final regulations (TD 9517) that were published in the Federal Register on Thursday, March 31, 2011 (76 FR 17762) relating to the enrollment of actuaries.
2011-33200 Regulations Governing the Performance of Actuarial Services Under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974; Correction Rule This document describes correcting amendments to final regulations (TD 9517) relating to the enrollment of actuaries. These regulations were published in the Federal Register on Thursday, March 31, 2011 (76 FR 17762). 2011-12-28 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-33200/regulations-governing-the-performance-of-actuarial-services-under-the-employee-retirement-income https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-33200.pdf Joint Board for Enrollment of Actuaries 265 This document describes correcting amendments to final regulations (TD 9517) relating to the enrollment of actuaries. These regulations were published in the Federal Register on Thursday, March 31, 2011 (76 FR 17762).
2011-33204 European Larch Canker; Expansion of Regulated Areas Rule We are adopting as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that amended the domestic quarantine regulations by expanding the regulated area for European larch canker to include additional areas in Maine and by correcting some misidentifications of previously listed regulated areas. The interim rule was necessary to prevent human- assisted transmission of European larch canker from infested areas to noninfested areas. 2011-12-28 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-33204/european-larch-canker-expansion-of-regulated-areas https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-33204.pdf Agriculture Department; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 12,22 We are adopting as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that amended the domestic quarantine regulations by expanding the regulated area for European larch canker to include additional areas in Maine and by correcting some misidentifications...
2011-33234 Safety Zone; San Francisco New Year's Eve Fireworks Display, San Francisco, CA Rule The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone for the annual San Francisco New Year's Eve Fireworks Display in the Captain of the Port, San Francisco area of responsibility during the dates and times noted below. This action is necessary to protect life and property of the maritime public from the hazards associated with the fireworks display. During the enforcement period, unauthorized persons or vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or anchoring in the safety zone, unless authorized by the Patrol Commander (PATCOM). 2011-12-28 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-33234/safety-zone-san-francisco-new-years-eve-fireworks-display-san-francisco-ca https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-33234.pdf Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard 227,53 The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone for the annual San Francisco New Year's Eve Fireworks Display in the Captain of the Port, San Francisco area of responsibility during the dates and times noted below. This action is necessary to protect life...
2011-33235 National Security Personnel System Rule This final rule removes the Department of Defense and Office of Personnel Management regulations concerning the National Security Personnel System (NSPS). Section 1113 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 repealed the legal authority for NSPS and provided that any existing NSPS regulations would cease to be effective on January 1, 2012. 2011-12-28 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-33235/national-security-personnel-system https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-33235.pdf Defense Department; Personnel Management Office 103,406 This final rule removes the Department of Defense and Office of Personnel Management regulations concerning the National Security Personnel System (NSPS). Section 1113 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 repealed the legal...
2011-33250 Extension of Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions (Multiple Chemicals) Rule This regulation extends time-limited tolerances for the pesticides listed in Unit II. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. These actions are in response to EPA's granting of emergency exemptions under section 18 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) authorizing use of these pesticides. Section 408(l)(6) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) requires EPA to establish a time-limited tolerance or exemption from the requirement for a tolerance for pesticide chemical residues in food that will result from the use of a pesticide under an emergency exemption granted by EPA. 2011-12-28 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-33250/extension-of-tolerances-for-emergency-exemptions-multiple-chemicals https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-33250.pdf Environmental Protection Agency 145 This regulation extends time-limited tolerances for the pesticides listed in Unit II. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. These actions are in response to EPA's granting of emergency exemptions under section 18 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and...
2011-33253 Approval and Disapproval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; Infrastructure and Interstate Transport Requirements for the 1997 Ozone and the 1997 and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS Rule The EPA is partially approving and partially disapproving submittals from the state of Texas pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) that address the infrastructure elements specified in the CAA section 110(a)(2), necessary to implement, maintain, and enforce the 1997 8-hour ozone and 1997 and 2006 fine particulate matter (PM<INF>2.5</INF>) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS or standards). We are determining that the current Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) meets the infrastructure requirements for the 1997 8-hour ozone and the 1997 and 2006 PM <INF>2.5</INF> NAAQS at 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (E), (F), (G), (H), (K), (L), (M), and portions of (C), (D)(ii) and (J). We are determining that the current Texas SIP does not meet the infrastructure requirements for the 1997 8-hour ozone and the 1997 and 2006 PM<INF>2.5</INF> NAAQS at 110(a)(2) for portions of (C), (D)(ii) and (J). The EPA is also partially approving and partially disapproving SIP revisions submitted by the state of Texas for the purpose of addressing the provisions of CAA section 110(a)(2)(D)(i) for the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS and the 1997 and 2006 PM<INF>2.5</INF> NAAQS. These SIP revisions address the requirement that the Texas SIP have adequate provisions to prohibit air emissions from adversely affecting another state's air quality through interstate transport. The EPA is partially approving and partially disapproving the provisions of these SIP submissions that emissions from sources in Texas do not interfere with measures required in the SIP of any other state under part C of the CAA to prevent significant deterioration of air quality, with regard to the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS and the 1997 and 2006 PM<INF>2.5</INF> NAAQS. The partial disapprovals herein are because Texas has stated it cannot issue permits for and does not intend to regulate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The EPA is also approving SIP revisions that modify the Texas SIP for Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) to include nitrogen oxides (NO<INF>X</INF>) as a… 2011-12-28 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-33253/approval-and-disapproval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-texas-infrastructure-and https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-33253.pdf Environmental Protection Agency 145 The EPA is partially approving and partially disapproving submittals from the state of Texas pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) that address the infrastructure elements specified in the CAA section 110(a)(2), necessary to implement, maintain,...
2011-33281 Special Conditions: Gulfstream Aerospace LP (GALP) Model G280 Airplane, Operation Without Normal Electrical Power Rule These special conditions are issued for the Gulfstream Aerospace LP (GALP) Model G280 airplane. This airplane will have a novel or unusual design feature associated with operation without normal electrical power. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These 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. 2011-12-28 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-33281/special-conditions-gulfstream-aerospace-lp-galp-model-g280-airplane-operation-without-normal https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-33281.pdf Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration 492,159 These special conditions are issued for the Gulfstream Aerospace LP (GALP) Model G280 airplane. This airplane will have a novel or unusual design feature associated with operation without normal electrical power. The applicable airworthiness...
2011-33411 Federal Housing Administration (FHA): Temporary Exemption From Compliance With FHA's Regulation on Property Flipping Extension of Exemption Rule This notice announces that FHA is extending the availability of the temporary waiver of its regulation that prohibits the use of FHA financing to purchase single family properties that are being resold within 90 days of the previous acquisition, until December 31, 2012. This waiver, which was first issued in January 2010, took effect for all sales contracts executed on or after February 1, 2010, and was extended in February 2011. The waiver is set to expire on December 31, 2011, and therefore HUD is extending the waiver for another calendar year. Prior to the waiver, a mortgage was not eligible for FHA insurance if the contract of sale for the purchase of the property that is the subject of the mortgage is executed within 90 days of the prior acquisition by the seller and the seller does not come under any of the exemptions to this 90-day period that are specified in the regulation. As a result of the high foreclosures that have been taking place across the nation, FHA, through the regulatory waiver, encourages investors that specialize in acquiring and renovating properties to renovate foreclosed and abandoned homes with the objective of increasing the availability of affordable homes for first-time and other purchasers and helping to stabilize real estate prices as well as neighborhoods and communities where foreclosure activity has been high. While the waiver is available for the purpose of stimulating rehabilitation of foreclosed and abandoned homes, the waiver is applicable to all single family properties being resold within the 90-day period after prior acquisition, and was not limited to foreclosed properties. Additionally, the waiver is subject to certain conditions, and eligible mortgages must meet these conditions to take advantage of the waiver. The waiver is not applicable to mortgages insured under HUD's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) Program. 2011-12-28 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/28/2011-33411/federal-housing-administration-fha-temporary-exemption-from-compliance-with-fhas-regulation-on https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-28/pdf/2011-33411.pdf Housing and Urban Development Department 228 This notice announces that FHA is extending the availability of the temporary waiver of its regulation that prohibits the use of FHA financing to purchase single family properties that are being resold within 90 days of the previous acquisition, until...
2011-31725 Electronic Fund Transfers (Regulation E) Rule Title X of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act) transferred rulemaking authority for a number of consumer financial protection laws from seven Federal agencies to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) as of July 21, 2011. The Bureau is in the process of republishing the regulations implementing those laws with technical and conforming changes to reflect the transfer of authority and certain other changes made by the Dodd-Frank Act. In light of the transfer of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System's (Board's) rulemaking authority for the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) to the Bureau, the Bureau is publishing for public comment an interim final rule establishing a new Regulation E (Electronic Fund Transfers). This interim final rule does not impose any new substantive obligations on persons subject to the existing Regulation E, previously published by the Board. 2011-12-27 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-31725/electronic-fund-transfers-regulation-e https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-31725.pdf Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 573 Title X of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act) transferred rulemaking authority for a number of consumer financial protection laws from seven Federal agencies to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection...
2011-32024 Guidance Regarding Deduction and Capitalization of Expenditures Related to Tangible Property Rule This document contains temporary regulations that provide guidance on the application of sections 162(a) and 263(a) of the Internal Revenue 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 also serves as the text of proposed regulations set forth in the notice of proposed rulemaking on this subject appearing elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register. 2011-12-27 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-32024/guidance-regarding-deduction-and-capitalization-of-expenditures-related-to-tangible-property https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-32024.pdf Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service 497,254 This document contains temporary regulations that provide guidance on the application of sections 162(a) and 263(a) of the Internal Revenue Code to amounts paid to acquire, produce, or improve tangible property. The temporary regulations clarify and...
2011-32696 Hours of Service of Drivers Rule FMCSA revises the hours of service (HOS) regulations to limit the use of the 34-hour restart provision to once every 168 hours and to require that anyone using the 34-hour restart provision have as part of the restart two periods that include 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. It also includes a provision that allows truckers to drive if they have had a break of at least 30 minutes, at a time of their choosing, sometime within the previous 8 hours. This rule does not include a change to the daily driving limit because the Agency is unable to definitively demonstrate that a 10-hour limit--which it favored in the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)--would have higher net benefits than an 11-hour limit. The current 11-hour limit is therefore unchanged at this time. The 60- and 70-hour limits are also unchanged. The purpose of the rule is to limit the ability of drivers to work the maximum number of hours currently allowed, or close to the maximum, on a continuing basis to reduce the possibility of driver fatigue. Long daily and weekly hours are associated with an increased risk of crashes and with the chronic health conditions associated with lack of sleep. These changes will affect only the small minority of drivers who regularly work the longer hours. 2011-12-27 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-32696/hours-of-service-of-drivers https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-32696.pdf Transportation Department; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 492,181 FMCSA revises the hours of service (HOS) regulations to limit the use of the 34-hour restart provision to once every 168 hours and to require that anyone using the 34-hour restart provision have as part of the restart two periods that include 1 a.m. to...
2011-32745 Cost Accounting Standards: Cost Accounting Standards 412 and 413-Cost Accounting Standards Pension Harmonization Rule Rule The Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), Cost Accounting Standards Board (Board), is publishing this final rule to revise Cost Accounting Standard (CAS) 412, "Composition and Measurement of Pension Cost," and CAS 413, "Adjustment and Allocation of Pension Cost." This revision will harmonize the measurement and period assignment of the pension cost allocable to Government contracts, and the minimum required contribution under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), as amended, as required by the Pension Protection Act (PPA) of 2006. The PPA amended the minimum funding requirements for qualified defined benefit pension plans. The Board issues this final rule to revise CAS 412 and CAS 413 to include the recognition of a "minimum actuarial liability" and "minimum normal cost," which are measured on a basis consistent with the liability measurement used to determine the PPA minimum required contribution, and accelerate the recognition of actuarial gains and losses. These and other revisions will better align both the measurement and period assignment of pension cost allocable to a contractor's Government contracts and other final cost objectives in accordance with CAS, and the measurement and period assignment requirements for determining the contractor's minimum pension contribution under the PPA. 2011-12-27 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-32745/cost-accounting-standards-cost-accounting-standards-412-and-413-cost-accounting-standards-pension https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-32745.pdf Management and Budget Office; Federal Procurement Policy Office 280,184 The Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), Cost Accounting Standards Board (Board), is publishing this final rule to revise Cost Accounting Standard (CAS) 412, "Composition and Measurement of Pension Cost," and CAS 413, "Adjustment and Allocation...
2011-32821 Federal Implementation Plans for Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin and Determination for Kansas Regarding Interstate Transport of Ozone Rule In this final rule, EPA is concluding that emissions from Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin significantly contribute to downwind nonattainment or interfere with maintenance of the 1997 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)in other states. Each of these states except Oklahoma is already included in the annual NO<INF>X</INF> program that was finalized in July 2011. However, this rule does not affect that program. EPA is finalizing Federal Implementation Plans (FIPs) to address the emissions in each of these states except for Kansas, for which EPA is not finalizing a FIP at this time. The FIPs apply the requirements of the ozone season NO<INF>X</INF> program in the Transport Rule (Federal Implementation Plans to Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone in 27 States; Correction of SIP Approvals for 22 States) to sources in Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. In addition, this action finalizes the budgets; associated variability limits, new unit set-asides, and Indian country new unit set-asides; and unit-level allowance allocations for each state under the FIPs. 2011-12-27 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-32821/federal-implementation-plans-for-iowa-michigan-missouri-oklahoma-and-wisconsin-and-determination-for https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-32821.pdf Environmental Protection Agency 145 In this final rule, EPA is concluding that emissions from Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin significantly contribute to downwind nonattainment or interfere with maintenance of the 1997 ozone National Ambient Air Quality...
2011-32853 Corrections and Technical Amendments to 16 OSHA Standards Rule OSHA is correcting typographical errors in, and making non- substantive technical amendments to, 16 OSHA standards. The technical amendments include updating or revising cross-references and updating OSHA recordkeeping log numbers. 2011-12-27 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-32853/corrections-and-technical-amendments-to-16-osha-standards https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-32853.pdf Labor Department; Occupational Safety and Health Administration 271,386 OSHA is correcting typographical errors in, and making non- substantive technical amendments to, 16 OSHA standards. The technical amendments include updating or revising cross-references and updating OSHA recordkeeping log numbers.
2011-32873 Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska; Amendment 88 Rule NMFS issues regulations implementing Amendment 88 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA FMP). Amendment 88 is the Central Gulf of Alaska Rockfish Program (Rockfish Program). These regulations allocate exclusive harvest privileges to a specific group of license limitation program license holders who used trawl gear to target Pacific ocean perch, pelagic shelf rockfish, and northern rockfish during particular qualifying years. The Rockfish Program retains the conservation, management, safety, and economic gains realized under the Central Gulf of Alaska Rockfish Pilot Program (Pilot Program) and resolves identified issues in the management and viability of the rockfish fisheries. This action is necessary to replace particular Pilot Program regulations that are scheduled to expire at the end of 2011. This action is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the GOA FMP, and other applicable law. 2011-12-27 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-32873/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-groundfish-of-the-gulf-of-alaska-amendment-88 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-32873.pdf Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 54,361 NMFS issues regulations implementing Amendment 88 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA FMP). Amendment 88 is the Central Gulf of Alaska Rockfish Program (Rockfish Program). These regulations allocate exclusive...
2011-32998 Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Kansas: Regional Haze Rule EPA is taking final action to approve a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for Kansas, submitted by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment on October 26, 2009, that addresses Regional Haze for the first implementation period. EPA has determined that the plan submitted by Kansas satisfies the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act), for states to prevent any future and remedy and existing anthropogenic impairment of visibility in Class I areas caused by emissions of air pollutants located over a wide geographic area (also known as the "regional haze" program). EPA proposed to approve these revisions on August 23, 2011 (76 FR 52604). 2011-12-27 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-32998/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-state-of-kansas-regional-haze https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-32998.pdf Environmental Protection Agency 145 EPA is taking final action to approve a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for Kansas, submitted by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment on October 26, 2009, that addresses Regional Haze for the first implementation period. EPA...
2011-33012 Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Oregon: New Source Review/Prevention of Significant Deterioration Rule Revisions and Air Quality Permit Streamlining Rule Revisions Rule EPA is taking final action to approve the amendments to the Oregon State Implementation Plan (SIP) that were proposed on September 23, 2011. No comments were received on the proposal and today EPA is taking final action to approve the proposed SIP amendments without change. EPA is approving the SIP submission provided by the State of Oregon for the purpose of addressing the third element of the interstate transport provisions of Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) for the 1997 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or standards) and the 1997 and 2006 fine particulate matter (PM<INF>2.5</INF>) NAAQS. The third element of the CAA requires that a state not interfere with any other state's required measures to prevent significant deterioration (PSD) of its air quality. EPA is also approving numerous revisions to the Oregon SIP that were submitted to EPA by the State of Oregon on October 8, 2008; October 10, 2008; March 17, 2009; June 23, 2010; December 22, 2010 and May 5, 2011. The revisions include updating Oregon's new source review (NSR) rules to be consistent with current Federal regulations, adding greenhouse gases (GHGs) to the list of pollutants whose emissions are subject to control under the State's NSR permitting process; and streamlining Oregon's air quality rules by clarifying requirements, removing duplicative rules, and correcting errors. The Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) that EPA promulgated on December 9, 2010, providing for federal implementation of PSD permitting for GHGs is also withdrawn as part of this action because it is being replaced through the approval of the State's regulations providing authority for PSD permitting of GHG emissions. The revisions were submitted in accordance with the requirements of section 110 and part D of the Act. Finally, EPA has identified a technical error in its most recent codification of the Oregon SIP and is making a technical correction to reinstate text that had been unintentionally omitted from that section. 2011-12-27 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-33012/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-oregon-new-source-reviewprevention-of-significant https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-33012.pdf Environmental Protection Agency 145 EPA is taking final action to approve the amendments to the Oregon State Implementation Plan (SIP) that were proposed on September 23, 2011. No comments were received on the proposal and today EPA is taking final action to approve the proposed SIP...
2011-33019 Revocation and Establishment of Compulsory Reporting Point; Alaska Rule This action modifies a low altitude and a high altitude Alaskan compulsory reporting point in the vicinity of Kodiak, Alaska. The FAA is removing the MARLO compulsory reporting point and establishing CJAYY in the same location, to avoid confusion with a reporting fix of the same name. The boundaries, altitudes, and operating requirements remain the same. 2011-12-27 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-33019/revocation-and-establishment-of-compulsory-reporting-point-alaska https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-33019.pdf Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration 492,159 This action modifies a low altitude and a high altitude Alaskan compulsory reporting point in the vicinity of Kodiak, Alaska. The FAA is removing the MARLO compulsory reporting point and establishing CJAYY in the same location, to avoid confusion with...
2011-33025 Intergovernmental Review Rule The U. S. Department of Agriculture ("Department") is amending several regulations, which make reference to RD Instruction 1940-J, Intergovernmental Review." This action is necessary since the affected regulations refer to RD Instruction 1940-J, which is being rewritten and replaced by RD Instruction 1970-I. The intended effect is to simplify and update the regulations and to ensure the Department's field offices have current guidance on intergovernmental review of proposed projects being reviewed pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act. 2011-12-27 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-33025/intergovernmental-review https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-33025.pdf Agriculture Department; Rural Utilities Service; Rural Housing Service; Rural Business-Cooperative Service; Farm Service Agency 12,460,458,456,157 The U. S. Department of Agriculture ("Department") is amending several regulations, which make reference to RD Instruction 1940-J, Intergovernmental Review." This action is necessary since the affected regulations refer to RD Instruction 1940-J, which...
2011-33046 Alcohol and Drug Testing: Determination of Minimum Random Testing Rates for 2012 Rule   2011-12-27 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-33046/alcohol-and-drug-testing-determination-of-minimum-random-testing-rates-for-2012 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-33046.pdf Transportation Department; Federal Railroad Administration 492,185  
2011-33104 DoD Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) Program Rule This part implements policy established in DoD Instruction 5200.01. It assigns responsibilities and provides procedures for members of the public to request a declassification review of information classified under the provisions of Executive Order 13526, or predecessor orders. 2011-12-27 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-33104/dod-mandatory-declassification-review-mdr-program https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-33104.pdf Defense Department 103 This part implements policy established in DoD Instruction 5200.01. It assigns responsibilities and provides procedures for members of the public to request a declassification review of information classified under the provisions of Executive Order...
2011-33109 TRICARE: Certified Mental Health Counselors Rule This rule is submitted as an interim final rule (IFR) in order to meet the Congressional requirement set forth in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2011, Section 724, which required the Department of Defense to prescribe regulations by June 20, 2011, to establish the criteria, as had previously been studied in accordance with Section 717 of the NDAA 2008, that would allow licensed or certified mental health counselors to be able to independently provide care to TRICARE beneficiaries and receive payment for those services. Under current TRICARE requirements, mental health counselors (MHCs) are authorized to practice only with physician referral and supervision. This interim final rule establishes a transition period to phase out the requirement for physician referral and supervision for MHCs and to create a new category of allied health professionals, to be known as certified mental health counselors (CMHCs), who will be authorized to practice independently under TRICARE. During this transition period the MHCs who do not meet the requirements for independent practice as established in this rule, may continue to provide services to TRICARE beneficiaries under the requirements of physician referral and ongoing supervision. This transition period, ending December 31, 2014, will allow time for those MHCs who seek to continue providing services under the TRICARE program to meet the independent practice requirements as outlined in this notice. After December 31, 2014, the Department of Defense will no longer recognize those mental health counselors who do not meet the criteria for a CMHC and will no longer allow them to provide services even upon the referral and supervision of a physician. 2011-12-27 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-33109/tricare-certified-mental-health-counselors https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-33109.pdf Defense Department 103 This rule is submitted as an interim final rule (IFR) in order to meet the Congressional requirement set forth in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2011, Section 724, which required the Department of Defense to...
2011-33146 Extension of Temporary Registration of Municipal Advisors Rule The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is amending interim final temporary Rule 15Ba2-6T, which provides for the temporary registration of municipal advisors under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act"), as amended by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ("Dodd-Frank Act"), to extend the date on which Rule 15Ba2-6T will sunset from December 31, 2011 to September 30, 2012. Under the amendment, all temporary registrations submitted pursuant to Rule 15Ba2-6T will expire no later than September 30, 2012. 2011-12-27 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-33146/extension-of-temporary-registration-of-municipal-advisors https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-33146.pdf Securities and Exchange Commission 466 The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is amending interim final temporary Rule 15Ba2-6T, which provides for the temporary registration of municipal advisors under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act"), as amended by the...
2011-33151 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 Rule EPA is approving 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. 2011-12-27 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-33151/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/2011-33151.pdf Environmental Protection Agency 145 EPA is approving 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...
2011-33154 Review of the Emergency Alert System Rule In this document, the Commission amends its rules governing the Emergency Alert System (EAS) rules to extend the deadline for EAS Participants to be able to receive Common Alerting Protocol (CAP)- formatted EAS alerts to no later than June 30, 2012. This is intended to provide EAS Participants with time to comply with any new CAP-based revisions to the Commission's rules. 2011-12-27 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-33154/review-of-the-emergency-alert-system https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-33154.pdf Federal Communications Commission 161 In this document, the Commission amends its rules governing the Emergency Alert System (EAS) rules to extend the deadline for EAS Participants to be able to receive Common Alerting Protocol (CAP)- formatted EAS alerts to no later than June 30, 2012....
2011-33169 Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands; Proposed 2012 and 2013 Harvest Specifications for Groundfish Rule NMFS proposes 2012 and 2013 harvest specifications, apportionments, and prohibited species catch (PSC) allowances for the groundfish fisheries of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) management area. 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 Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area. The intended effect of this action is to conserve and manage the groundfish resources in the BSAI in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. 2011-12-27 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/27/2011-33169/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-bering-sea-and-aleutian-islands-proposed-2012 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-27/pdf/2011-33169.pdf Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 54,361 NMFS proposes 2012 and 2013 harvest specifications, apportionments, and prohibited species catch (PSC) allowances for the groundfish fisheries of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) management area. This action is necessary to establish harvest...
2011-31532 Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases: Technical Revisions to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems Category of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule Rule EPA is finalizing technical corrections and revisions to the petroleum and natural gas systems source category of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule. Final changes include providing clarification on existing requirements, increasing flexibility for certain calculation methods, amending data reporting requirements, clarifying terms and definitions, and technical corrections. 2011-12-23 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/23/2011-31532/mandatory-reporting-of-greenhouse-gases-technical-revisions-to-the-petroleum-and-natural-gas-systems https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-23/pdf/2011-31532.pdf Environmental Protection Agency 145 EPA is finalizing technical corrections and revisions to the petroleum and natural gas systems source category of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule. Final changes include providing clarification on existing requirements, increasing flexibility for...
2011-31637 Registration of Foreign Boards of Trade Rule The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission or CFTC) is issuing final rules to implement new statutory provisions enacted by Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act). On November 19, 2010, the Commission requested comment on proposed rules that would establish a registration requirement that applies to foreign boards of trade (FBOT) that wish to provide their identified members or other participants located in the United States with direct access to their electronic trading and order matching systems. After reviewing the comments submitted in response to the proposed rules, the Commission has determined to issue these final FBOT registration rules substantially as originally proposed, with certain modifications. 2011-12-23 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/23/2011-31637/registration-of-foreign-boards-of-trade https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-23/pdf/2011-31637.pdf Commodity Futures Trading Commission 77 The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission or CFTC) is issuing final rules to implement new statutory provisions enacted by Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act). On November 19, 2010, the...
2011-32570 Rural Business Investment Program Rule The Rural Business-Cooperative Service is amending its regulations for the Rural Business Investment Program (RBIP) to conform it to the 2008 Farm Bill, to add provisions for Rural Business Investment Companies (RBIC) that wish to participate in a non-leveraged capacity, and to make several clarifications to the existing rule for leveraged RBICs. In addition, this rule amends the categorical exclusions from the National Environmental Policy Act by adding categorical exclusions for the RBIP for both leveraged and non- leveraged RBICs. 2011-12-23 2011 12 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/23/2011-32570/rural-business-investment-program https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-12-23/pdf/2011-32570.pdf Agriculture Department; Rural Housing Service; Rural Business-Cooperative Service; Rural Utilities Service; Farm Service Agency 12,458,456,460,157 The Rural Business-Cooperative Service is amending its regulations for the Rural Business Investment Program (RBIP) to conform it to the 2008 Farm Bill, to add provisions for Rural Business Investment Companies (RBIC) that wish to participate in a...

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