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| 2012-31029 | Removal of Job Training Partnership Act Implementing Regulations | Rule | The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) of the Department of Labor (Department) is removing the regulations at 20 CFR parts 626, 627, 628, 631, 632, 633, 634, 636, 637, and 638, which implemented the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA or the Act). These regulations were designed to improve the employment status of disadvantaged youth, adults, dislocated workers, and other individuals facing barriers to employment. In 1998, Congress passed the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), which required the Secretary of Labor to transition any authority under the JTPA to the system created by WIA. Therefore, the Department is taking this action to remove regulations for a program that is no longer operative. | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31029/removal-of-job-training-partnership-act-implementing-regulations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31029.pdf | Labor Department; Employment and Training Administration | 271,133 | The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) of the Department of Labor (Department) is removing the regulations at 20 CFR parts 626, 627, 628, 631, 632, 633, 634, 636, 637, and 638, which implemented the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA or the... |
| 2012-31083 | Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: New Qualifying Country-Poland (DFARS Case 2012-D049) | Rule | DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add Poland as a qualifying country. | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31083/defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-supplement-new-qualifying-country-poland-dfars-case-2012-d049 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31083.pdf | Defense Department; Defense Acquisition Regulations System | 103,97 | DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add Poland as a qualifying country. |
| 2012-31086 | Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Contracting Activity Updates (DFARS Case 2012-D045) | Rule | DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to revise the definitions of "contracting activity" and "departments and agencies" found at DFARS subpart 202.101. | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31086/defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-supplement-contracting-activity-updates-dfars-case-2012-d045 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31086.pdf | Defense Department; Defense Acquisition Regulations System | 103,97 | DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to revise the definitions of "contracting activity" and "departments and agencies" found at DFARS subpart 202.101. |
| 2012-31088 | Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Definition of Cost or Pricing Data (DFARS Case 2011-D040) | Rule | DoD is issuing a final rule to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update the text to reflect the distinction between "certified cost or pricing data" and "data other than certified cost or pricing data." The DFARS changes are necessary to ensure consistency with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) which had been amended to clarify the distinction between those terms, as well as the requirements for the submission of cost or pricing data. | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31088/defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-supplement-definition-of-cost-or-pricing-data-dfars-case | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31088.pdf | Defense Department; Defense Acquisition Regulations System | 103,97 | DoD is issuing a final rule to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update the text to reflect the distinction between "certified cost or pricing data" and "data other than certified cost or pricing data." The DFARS... |
| 2012-31092 | Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical Amendments | Rule | DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to provide needed editorial changes. | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31092/defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-supplement-technical-amendments | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31092.pdf | Defense Department; Defense Acquisition Regulations System | 103,97 | DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to provide needed editorial changes. |
| 2012-31109 | Exhaust Emissions Standards for New Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines and Identification Plate for Aircraft Engines | Rule | This action amends the emission standards for turbine engine powered airplanes to incorporate the standards promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on June 18, 2012. This amendment fulfills the FAA's requirements under the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1970 to issue regulations ensuring compliance with the EPA standards. This action revises the standards for oxides of nitrogen and test procedures for exhaust emissions based on International Civil Aviation Organization standards, and for the identification and marking requirements for engines. | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31109/exhaust-emissions-standards-for-new-aircraft-gas-turbine-engines-and-identification-plate-for | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31109.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This action amends the emission standards for turbine engine powered airplanes to incorporate the standards promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on June 18, 2012. This amendment fulfills the FAA's requirements under... |
| 2012-31117 | Freedom of Information Act Regulations | Rule | This rule revises the regulations that the Department of the Interior (the "Department") follows in processing records under the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"). The revisions clarify and update procedures for requesting information from the Department and procedures that the Department follows in responding to requests from the public. The revisions also incorporate clarifications and updates resulting from changes to the FOIA and case law. Finally, the revisions include current cost figures to be used in calculating and charging fees and increase the amount of information that members of the public may receive from the Department without being charged processing fees. | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31117/freedom-of-information-act-regulations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31117.pdf | Interior Department | 253 | This rule revises the regulations that the Department of the Interior (the "Department") follows in processing records under the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"). The revisions clarify and update procedures for requesting information from the... |
| 2012-31175 | Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Test Procedures for Residential Furnaces and Boilers (Standby Mode and Off Mode) | Rule | In an earlier final rule, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) prescribed amendments to its test procedures for residential furnaces and boilers to include provisions for measuring the standby mode and off mode energy consumption of those products, as required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. These test procedure amendments were primarily based on provisions incorporated by reference from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard 62301 (First Edition), "Household electrical appliances--Measurement of standby power." In this current final rule, DOE further amends its test procedure to incorporate by reference the latest edition of the IEC Standard, specifically IEC Standard 62301 (Second Edition). The new version of this IEC standard includes a number of methodological changes designed to increase accuracy while reducing testing burden. This final rule also clarifies the rounding guidance and sampling provisions for the new measurement of standby mode and off mode wattage. | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31175/energy-conservation-program-for-consumer-products-test-procedures-for-residential-furnaces-and | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31175.pdf | Energy Department | 136 | In an earlier final rule, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) prescribed amendments to its test procedures for residential furnaces and boilers to include provisions for measuring the standby mode and off mode energy consumption of those products, as... |
| 2012-31192 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Colorado; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan | Rule | EPA is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Colorado on May 25, 2011 that addresses regional haze. Colorado submitted this SIP revision to meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or "the Act") and our rules that require states to prevent any future and remedy any existing man- made impairment of visibility in mandatory Class I areas caused by emissions of air pollutants from numerous sources located over a wide geographic area (also referred to as the "regional haze program"). EPA is taking this action pursuant to section 110 of the CAA. | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31192/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-state-of-colorado-regional-haze-state | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31192.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Colorado on May 25, 2011 that addresses regional haze. Colorado submitted this SIP revision to meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or "the Act") and our... |
| 2012-31214 | Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut; Determination of Attainment of the 2006 Fine Particle Standard | Rule | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is determining that the New York-N. New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT fine particle (PM<INF>2.5</INF>) nonattainment area for the 2006 24-hour PM<INF>2.5</INF> National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has attained the 2006 24-hour PM<INF>2.5</INF> NAAQS. The determination of attainment will suspend the requirements for the New York-N. New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT PM<INF>2.5</INF> nonattainment area to submit an attainment demonstration, associated reasonably available control measures, reasonable further progress, contingency measures, and other planning state implementation plans (SIPs) related to attainment of the 2006 24-hour PM<INF>2.5</INF> NAAQS for so long as the area continues to attain the 2006 24-hour PM<INF>2.5</INF> NAAQS. | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31214/approval-and-promulgation-of-air-quality-implementation-plans-new-york-new-jersey-and-connecticut | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31214.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is determining that the New York-N. New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT fine particle (PM<INF>2.5</INF>) nonattainment area for the 2006 24-hour PM<INF>2.5</INF> National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has... |
| 2012-31217 | Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Afghanistan and Change to Policy on Prohibited Exports | Rule | The Department of State is amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to list Afghanistan as a major non-NATO ally, and to make available the use of two additional defense export license exemptions for proscribed destinations. | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31217/amendment-to-the-international-traffic-in-arms-regulations-afghanistan-and-change-to-policy-on | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31217.pdf | State Department | 476 | The Department of State is amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to list Afghanistan as a major non-NATO ally, and to make available the use of two additional defense export license exemptions for proscribed destinations. |
| 2012-31221 | Temporary Rule Regarding Principal Trades With Certain Advisory Clients | Rule | The Securities and Exchange Commission is amending rule 206(3)-3T under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, a temporary rule that establishes an alternative means for investment advisers who are registered with the Commission as broker-dealers to meet the requirements of section 206(3) of the Investment Advisers Act when they act in a principal capacity in transactions with certain of their advisory clients. The amendment extends the date on which rule 206(3)- 3T will sunset from December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2014. | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31221/temporary-rule-regarding-principal-trades-with-certain-advisory-clients | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31221.pdf | Securities and Exchange Commission | 466 | The Securities and Exchange Commission is amending rule 206(3)-3T under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, a temporary rule that establishes an alternative means for investment advisers who are registered with the Commission as broker-dealers to meet... |
| 2012-31267 | Lending Limits | Rule | The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is amending its lending limits rule to extend the rule's temporary exception for credit exposures arising from a derivative transaction or securities financing transaction from January 1, 2013 to July 1, 2013. | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31267/lending-limits | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31267.pdf | Treasury Department; Comptroller of the Currency | 497,80 | The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is amending its lending limits rule to extend the rule's temporary exception for credit exposures arising from a derivative transaction or securities financing transaction from January 1, 2013 to July... |
| 2012-31276 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; Ohio; Redesignation of the Ohio Portion of the Huntington-Ashland 1997 Annual Fine Particulate Matter Nonattainment Area to Attainment | Rule | EPA is approving, under the Clean Air Act (CAA), the state of Ohio's request to redesignate the Ohio portion of the Huntington- Ashland (OH-WV-KY) nonattainment area (Lawrence, Scioto, and portions of Adams and Gallia Counties) to attainment for the 1997 annual National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard) for fine particulate matter (PM<INF>2.5</INF>). The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) submitted its request on May 4, 2011. EPA determined that the entire Huntington-Ashland area has attained the 1997 annual PM<INF>2.5</INF> standard, and proposed to approve Ohio's request to redesignate the Ohio portion of the area on December 22, 2011. EPA's final rulemaking involves several related actions. EPA has determined that the entire Huntington-Ashland area continues to attain the 1997 annual PM<INF>2.5</INF> standard. EPA is approving, as a revision to the Ohio State Implementation Plan (SIP), the state's plan for maintaining the 1997 annual PM<INF>2.5</INF> NAAQS in the area through 2022. EPA is also approving the 2005 and 2008 emissions inventories for the Ohio portion of the Huntington-Ashland area as meeting the comprehensive emissions inventory requirement of the CAA. EPA finds adequate and is making a finding of insignificance for Ohio motor vehicle emissions of nitrogen oxides (NO<INF>X</INF>) and direct PM<INF>2.5</INF> for the Huntington-Ashland area. EPA, therefore, grants Ohio's request to redesignate the Ohio portion of the Huntington-Ashland area to attainment for the 1997 PM<INF>2.5</INF> annual standard. | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31276/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-and-designation-of-areas-for-air-quality-planning | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31276.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is approving, under the Clean Air Act (CAA), the state of Ohio's request to redesignate the Ohio portion of the Huntington- Ashland (OH-WV-KY) nonattainment area (Lawrence, Scioto, and portions of Adams and Gallia Counties) to attainment for the... |
| 2012-31311 | Home Mortgage Disclosure (Regulation C): Adjustment To Asset-Size Exemption Threshold | Rule | The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) is publishing a final rule amending the official commentary that interprets the requirements of the Bureau's Regulation C (Home Mortgage Disclosure) to reflect a change in the asset-size exemption threshold for banks, savings associations, and credit unions based on the annual percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). The exemption threshold is adjusted to increase to $42 million from $41 million. The adjustment is based on the 2.23 percent increase in the average of the CPI-W for the 12-month period ending in November 2012. Therefore, banks, savings associations, and credit unions with assets of $42 million or less as of December 31, 2012, are exempt from collecting data in 2013. | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31311/home-mortgage-disclosure-regulation-c-adjustment-to-asset-size-exemption-threshold | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31311.pdf | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau | 573 | The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) is publishing a final rule amending the official commentary that interprets the requirements of the Bureau's Regulation C (Home Mortgage Disclosure) to reflect a change in the asset-size exemption... |
| 2012-31348 | Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations | Rule | Modified Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) are finalized for the communities listed below. These modified BFEs will be used to calculate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and their contents. | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31348/changes-in-flood-elevation-determinations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31348.pdf | Homeland Security Department; Federal Emergency Management Agency | 227,166 | Modified Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) are finalized for the communities listed below. These modified BFEs will be used to calculate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and their contents. |
| 2012-31349 | Final Flood Elevation Determinations | Rule | Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and modified BFEs are made final for the communities listed below. The BFEs and modified BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management measures that each community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31349/final-flood-elevation-determinations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31349.pdf | Homeland Security Department; Federal Emergency Management Agency | 227,166 | Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and modified BFEs are made final for the communities listed below. The BFEs and modified BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management measures that each community is required either to adopt or to... |
| 2012-31373 | Energy Conservation Program: Certification of Commercial and Industrial HVAC, Refrigeration and Water Heating Equipment | Rule | The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE or the "Department") is adopting amendments to the compliance dates for manufacturers to submit certification reports for certain commercial and industrial equipment covered under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975, as amended (EPCA or the "Act"). Specifically, DOE is extending the compliance date for the certification provisions for commercial refrigeration equipment; commercial heating, ventilating, air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment; and commercial water heating (WH) equipment to December 31, 2013. DOE is extending the certification date for automatic commercial ice makers to August 1, 2013. Lastly, DOE is adopting a correction to the packaged terminal equipment standards table, which would impact standard-size packaged terminal air conditioners and packaged terminal heat pumps with a cooling capacity of 15,000 Btu/h. | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31373/energy-conservation-program-certification-of-commercial-and-industrial-hvac-refrigeration-and-water | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31373.pdf | Energy Department | 136 | The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE or the "Department") is adopting amendments to the compliance dates for manufacturers to submit certification reports for certain commercial and industrial equipment covered under the Energy Policy and Conservation... |
| 2012-31394 | Final Flood Elevation Determinations | Rule | Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and modified BFEs are made final for the communities listed below. The BFEs and modified BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management measures that each community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31394/final-flood-elevation-determinations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31394.pdf | Homeland Security Department; Federal Emergency Management Agency | 227,166 | Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and modified BFEs are made final for the communities listed below. The BFEs and modified BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management measures that each community is required either to adopt or to... |
| 2012-31397 | New Animal Drugs; Enrofloxacin; Melengestrol; Meloxicam; Pradofloxacin; Tylosin | Rule | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the animal drug regulations to reflect approval actions for new animal drug applications (NADAs) and abbreviated new animal drug applications (ANADAs) during November 2012. FDA is also informing the public of the availability of summaries the basis of approval and of environmental review documents, where applicable. | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31397/new-animal-drugs-enrofloxacin-melengestrol-meloxicam-pradofloxacin-tylosin | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31397.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 actions for new animal drug applications (NADAs) and abbreviated new animal drug applications (ANADAs) during November 2012. FDA is also informing the... |
| 2012-31398 | Uniform Compliance Date for Food Labeling Regulations | Rule | The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is establishing January 1, 2016, as the uniform compliance date for new meat and poultry product labeling regulations that are issued between January 1, 2013, and December 31, 2014. FSIS periodically announces uniform compliance dates for new meat and poultry product labeling regulations to minimize the economic impact of label changes. | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31398/uniform-compliance-date-for-food-labeling-regulations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31398.pdf | Agriculture Department; Food Safety and Inspection Service | 12,201 | The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is establishing January 1, 2016, as the uniform compliance date for new meat and poultry product labeling regulations that are issued between January 1, 2013, and December 31, 2014. FSIS periodically... |
| 2012-31403 | Significant New Use Rule on Certain Chemical Substances; Removal of Significant New Use Rules | Rule | EPA is removing significant new use rules (SNURs) promulgated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for four chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). EPA published these SNURs using direct final rulemaking procedures. EPA received notice of intent to submit adverse comments on these rules. Therefore, the Agency is removing these SNURs, as required under the expedited SNUR rulemaking process. EPA intends to publish in the near future proposed SNURs for these four chemical substances under separate notice and comment procedures. | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31403/significant-new-use-rule-on-certain-chemical-substances-removal-of-significant-new-use-rules | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31403.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is removing significant new use rules (SNURs) promulgated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for four chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). EPA published these SNURs using direct final rulemaking... |
| 2012-31408 | Radio Broadcasting Services; Tignall, GA | Rule | The Audio Division, at the request of Georgia-Carolina Radiocasting Company, LLC, allots FM Channel 287A and deletes FM Channel 244A at Tignall, Georgia. The allotment change is part of a hybrid rule making and FM application proposal. Channel 287A can be allotted at Tignall, consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of the Commission's rules, at coordinates 33-45-22 NL and 82-42-56 WL. | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31408/radio-broadcasting-services-tignall-ga | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31408.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | The Audio Division, at the request of Georgia-Carolina Radiocasting Company, LLC, allots FM Channel 287A and deletes FM Channel 244A at Tignall, Georgia. The allotment change is part of a hybrid rule making and FM application proposal. Channel 287A can... |
| 2012-31417 | Submission of Itineraries | Rule | We are amending the Animal Welfare Act regulations to include more specific requirements in the regulations concerning the submission of itineraries by any person who is subject to the Animal Welfare Act regulations and who intends to exhibit any animal at any location other than the person's approved site when travel will extend overnight. APHIS inspectors need access to animals, facilities, and records for unannounced inspections when animals are exhibited at a location other than at a regulated person's approved site to improve compliance with the regulations and the Animal Welfare Act. | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31417/submission-of-itineraries | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31417.pdf | Agriculture Department; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | 12,22 | We are amending the Animal Welfare Act regulations to include more specific requirements in the regulations concerning the submission of itineraries by any person who is subject to the Animal Welfare Act regulations and who intends to exhibit any... |
| 2012-31422 | Handling of Animals; Contingency Plans | Rule | We are amending the Animal Welfare Act regulations to add requirements for contingency planning and training of personnel by research facilities and by dealers, exhibitors, intermediate handlers, and carriers. We are taking this action because we believe all licensees and registrants should develop a contingency plan for all animals regulated under the Animal Welfare Act in an effort to better prepare for potential disasters. This action will heighten the awareness of licensees and registrants regarding their responsibilities and help ensure a timely and appropriate response should an emergency or disaster occur. | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31422/handling-of-animals-contingency-plans | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31422.pdf | Agriculture Department; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | 12,22 | We are amending the Animal Welfare Act regulations to add requirements for contingency planning and training of personnel by research facilities and by dealers, exhibitors, intermediate handlers, and carriers. We are taking this action because we... |
| 2012-31423 | Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries; 2012 Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Specifications; Correction | Rule | On April 23, 2012, NMFS published in the Federal Register the final rule to implement the 2012 summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass specifications, which established commercial summer flounder allocations for each coastal state from North Carolina to Maine, and the summer flounder recreational harvest limit. Following publication, an error was identified in the commercial summer flounder quota and recreational harvest limit. This rule corrects that error. | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31423/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-summer-flounder-scup-and-black-sea-bass-fisheries-2012 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31423.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | On April 23, 2012, NMFS published in the Federal Register the final rule to implement the 2012 summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass specifications, which established commercial summer flounder allocations for each coastal state from North Carolina... |
| 2012-31424 | 2013-2014 Summer Flounder and Scup Specifications; 2013 Black Sea Bass Specifications; Preliminary 2013 Quota Adjustments; 2013 Summer Flounder Quota for Delaware | Rule | NMFS issues final specifications for the 2013 summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass fisheries, as well as the 2014 summer flounder and scup fisheries. This final rule specifies allowed harvest limits for both commercial and recreational fisheries. This action prohibits federally permitted commercial fishing vessels from landing summer flounder in Delaware in 2013 due to continued quota repayment from previous years' overages. These actions are necessary to comply with regulations implementing the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan, as well as to ensure compliance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The intent of this action is to establish harvest levels and other management measures to ensure that these species are not overfished or subject to overfishing in 2013 and 2014. | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31424/2013-2014-summer-flounder-and-scup-specifications-2013-black-sea-bass-specifications-preliminary | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31424.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS issues final specifications for the 2013 summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass fisheries, as well as the 2014 summer flounder and scup fisheries. This final rule specifies allowed harvest limits for both commercial and recreational fisheries.... |
| 2012-31432 | Copayments for Medications in 2013 | Rule | The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its medical regulations concerning the copayment required for certain medications. But for this rulemaking, beginning on January 1, 2013, the copayment amount would increase based on a formula set forth in regulation. The maximum annual copayment amount payable by veterans would also increase. For 2012, VA "froze" the copayment amount for veterans in VA's health care system enrollment priority categories 2 through 6, but allowed copayments to increase based on the regulatory formula for veterans in priority categories 7 and 8. However, that formula did not trigger an increase in the copayment amount for veterans in priority categories 7 and 8. This rulemaking freezes copayments at the current rate for veterans in priority categories 2 through 8 for 2013, and thereafter resumes increasing copayments in accordance with the regulatory formula. | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31432/copayments-for-medications-in-2013 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31432.pdf | Veterans Affairs Department | 520 | The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its medical regulations concerning the copayment required for certain medications. But for this rulemaking, beginning on January 1, 2013, the copayment amount would increase based on a formula set forth in... |
| 2012-31485 | Minimum Capital Ratios; Issuance of Directives | Rule | 2012-12-31 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/31/2012-31485/minimum-capital-ratios-issuance-of-directives | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-31/pdf/2012-31485.pdf | Treasury Department; Comptroller of the Currency | 497,80 | ||
| 2012-30963 | Criteria and Procedures for Proposed Assessment of Civil Penalties; Inflation Adjustment | Rule | The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is revising its civil penalty assessment amounts to adjust for inflation. The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, (Inflation Adjustment Act) as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, requires the Agency to adjust civil penalties for inflation at least once every four years according to the formula specified in the Inflation Adjustment Act. The revised penalties apply to citations and orders issued on or after the effective date of this rule. | 2012-12-28 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/28/2012-30963/criteria-and-procedures-for-proposed-assessment-of-civil-penalties-inflation-adjustment | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-28/pdf/2012-30963.pdf | Labor Department; Mine Safety and Health Administration | 271,288 | The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is revising its civil penalty assessment amounts to adjust for inflation. The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, (Inflation Adjustment Act) as amended by the Debt Collection... |
| 2012-31048 | Health and Safety Data Reporting; Addition of Certain Chemicals; Withdrawal of Final Rule | Rule | EPA is withdrawing the final Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule that it issued on December 3, 2012. The health and safety data reporting rule would have required manufacturers (including importers) of cadmium or cadmium compounds, including as part of an article, that have been, or are reasonably likely to be, incorporated into consumer products to report certain unpublished health and safety studies to EPA. | 2012-12-28 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/28/2012-31048/health-and-safety-data-reporting-addition-of-certain-chemicals-withdrawal-of-final-rule | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-28/pdf/2012-31048.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is withdrawing the final Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule that it issued on December 3, 2012. The health and safety data reporting rule would have required manufacturers (including importers) of... |
| 2012-31050 | Payout Requirements for Type III Supporting Organizations That Are Not Functionally Integrated | Rule | This document contains both final regulations and temporary regulations regarding the requirements to qualify as a Type III supporting organization that is operated in connection with one or more supported organizations. The regulations reflect changes to the law made by the Pension Protection Act of 2006. The regulations will affect Type III supporting organizations and their supported organizations. The text of the temporary regulations also serves as the text of the proposed regulations set forth in the Proposed Rules section in this issue of the Federal Register. | 2012-12-28 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/28/2012-31050/payout-requirements-for-type-iii-supporting-organizations-that-are-not-functionally-integrated | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-28/pdf/2012-31050.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains both final regulations and temporary regulations regarding the requirements to qualify as a Type III supporting organization that is operated in connection with one or more supported organizations. The regulations reflect changes... |
| 2012-31064 | Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; West Virginia; Redesignation of the West Virginia Portion of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH 1997 Annual Fine Particulate Matter Nonattainment Area to Attainment and Approval of the Associated Maintenance Plan | Rule | EPA is approving a redesignation request and State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of West Virginia. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) requested that the West Virginia portion of the Huntington- Ashland, WV-KY-OH fine particulate matter (PM<INF>2.5</INF>) nonattainment area (``Huntington-Ashland Area'' or ``Area'') be redesignated as attainment for the 1997 annual PM<INF>2.5</INF> national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). In this rulemaking action, EPA is approving the 1997 annual PM<INF>2.5</INF> redesignation request for the West Virginia portion of the Area. EPA is also approving the maintenance plan SIP revision that the State submitted in conjunction with its redesignation request. The maintenance plan provides for continued attainment of the 1997 annual PM<INF>2.5</INF> NAAQS for 10 years after redesignation of the West Virginia portion of the Area. The maintenance plan includes an insignificance determination for the onroad motor vehicle contribution of PM<INF>2.5</INF>, nitrogen oxides (NO<INF>X</INF>), and sulfur dioxide (SO<INF>2</INF>) for the West Virginia portion of the Area for purposes of transportation conformity. EPA is approving West Virginia's insignificance determination for transportation conformity. EPA is also finding that the Area continues to attain the standard. This rulemaking action approving the 1997 annual PM<INF>2.5</INF> NAAQS redesignation request, maintenance plan, and insignificance determination for transportation conformity for the West Virginia portion of the Area is based on EPA's determination that the Area has met the criteria for redesignation to attainment specified in the Clean Air Act (CAA). | 2012-12-28 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/28/2012-31064/approval-and-promulgation-of-air-quality-implementation-plans-west-virginia-redesignation-of-the | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-28/pdf/2012-31064.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is approving a redesignation request and State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of West Virginia. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) requested that the West Virginia portion of the Huntington-... |
| 2012-31065 | Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Idaho; Update to Materials Incorporated by Reference | Rule | EPA is updating the materials submitted by Idaho that are incorporated by reference (IBR) into the Idaho State Implementation Plan (SIP). The regulations affected by this update have been previously submitted by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) and approved by EPA. This update affects the SIP materials that are available for public inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center located at EPA Headquarters in Washington, DC, and the EPA Regional Office. | 2012-12-28 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/28/2012-31065/approval-and-promulgation-of-air-quality-implementation-plans-idaho-update-to-materials-incorporated | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-28/pdf/2012-31065.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is updating the materials submitted by Idaho that are incorporated by reference (IBR) into the Idaho State Implementation Plan (SIP). The regulations affected by this update have been previously submitted by the Idaho Department of Environmental... |
| 2012-31066 | Endangered and Threatened Species; Threatened Status for the Arctic, Okhotsk, and Baltic Subspecies of the Ringed Seal and Endangered Status for the Ladoga Subspecies of the Ringed Seal | Rule | We, NMFS, issue a final determination to list the Arctic (Phoca hispida hispida), Okhotsk (Phoca hispida ochotensis), and Baltic (Phoca hispida botnica) subspecies of the ringed seal (Phoca hispida) as threatened and the Ladoga (Phoca hispida ladogensis) subspecies of the ringed seal as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We will propose to designate critical habitat for the Arctic ringed seal in a future rulemaking. To assist us in this effort, we solicit information that may be relevant to the designation of critical habitat for Arctic ringed seals. In light of public comments and upon further review, we are withdrawing the proposed ESA section 4(d) protective regulations for threatened subspecies of the ringed seal because we have determined that such regulations are not necessary or advisable for the conservation of the Arctic, Okhotsk, or Baltic subspecies of the ringed seal at this time. Given their current population sizes, the long-term nature of the primary threat to these subspecies (habitat alteration stemming from climate change), and the existing protections under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, it is unlikely that the proposed protective regulations would provide appreciable conservation benefits. | 2012-12-28 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/28/2012-31066/endangered-and-threatened-species-threatened-status-for-the-arctic-okhotsk-and-baltic-subspecies-of | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-28/pdf/2012-31066.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | We, NMFS, issue a final determination to list the Arctic (Phoca hispida hispida), Okhotsk (Phoca hispida ochotensis), and Baltic (Phoca hispida botnica) subspecies of the ringed seal (Phoca hispida) as threatened and the Ladoga (Phoca hispida... |
| 2012-31068 | Endangered and Threatened Species; Threatened Status for the Beringia and Okhotsk Distinct Population Segments of the Erignathus barbatus nauticus Subspecies of the Bearded Seal | Rule | We, NMFS, issue a final determination to list the Beringia and Okhotsk distinct populations segments (DPSs) of the Erignathus barbatus nauticus subspecies of the bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We will propose to designate critical habitat for the Beringia DPS in a future rulemaking. To assist us with this effort, we solicit information that may be relevant to the designation of critical habitat for the Beringia DPS. In light of public comments and upon further review, we are withdrawing the proposed ESA section 4(d) protective regulations for the Beringia and Okhotsk DPSs because we have determined that such regulations are not necessary or advisable for the conservation of the Beringia and Okhotsk DPSs at this time. Given their current population sizes, the long-term nature of the primary threat to these DPSs (habitat alteration stemming from climate change), and the existing protections under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, it is unlikely that the proposed protective regulations would provide appreciable conservation benefits. | 2012-12-28 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/28/2012-31068/endangered-and-threatened-species-threatened-status-for-the-beringia-and-okhotsk-distinct-population | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-28/pdf/2012-31068.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | We, NMFS, issue a final determination to list the Beringia and Okhotsk distinct populations segments (DPSs) of the Erignathus barbatus nauticus subspecies of the bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).... |
| 2012-31087 | Availability of E-Tag Information to Commission Staff | Rule | In this Final Rule, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (the Commission) is amending its regulations, pursuant to sections 222 and 307(a) of the Federal Power Act (FPA), to grant Commission access, on a non-public and ongoing basis, to the complete electronic tags (e- Tags) used to schedule the transmission of electric power interchange transactions in wholesale markets. This Final Rule will require e-Tag Authors (through their Agent Service) and Balancing Authorities (through their Authority Service) to take appropriate steps to ensure Commission access to the e-Tags covered by this Final Rule by designating the Commission as an addressee on the e-Tags. After the Commission is designated as an addressee, the Commission will access the e-Tags by contracting with a commercial vendor. The commercial vendor will provide data management services and receive e-Tags addressed to the Commission. The information made available under this Final Rule will bolster the Commission's market surveillance and analysis efforts by helping the Commission to detect and prevent market manipulation and anti-competitive behavior. This information will also help the Commission monitor the efficiency of markets and better inform Commission policies and decision-making, thereby helping to ensure just and reasonable rates. In addition, this Final Rule will require that e- Tag information be made available to regional transmission organizations and independent system operators and their Market Monitoring Units, upon request to e-Tag Authors and Authority Services, subject to appropriate confidentiality restrictions. | 2012-12-28 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/28/2012-31087/availability-of-e-tag-information-to-commission-staff | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-28/pdf/2012-31087.pdf | Energy Department; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission | 136,167 | In this Final Rule, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (the Commission) is amending its regulations, pursuant to sections 222 and 307(a) of the Federal Power Act (FPA), to grant Commission access, on a non-public and ongoing basis, to the... |
| 2012-31102 | Marketing Order Regulating the Handling of Spearmint Oil Produced in the Far West; Revision of the Salable Quantity and Allotment Percentage for Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) Spearmint Oil for the 2012-2013 Marketing Year | Rule | This rule revises the quantity of Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2012-2013 marketing year under the Far West spearmint oil marketing order. This rule increases the Scotch spearmint oil salable quantity from 782,413 pounds to 2,622,115 pounds, and the allotment percentage from 38 percent to 128 percent. In addition, this rule increases the Native spearmint oil salable quantity from 1,162,473 pounds to 1,348,270 pounds, and the allotment percentage from 50 percent to 58 percent. The marketing order regulates the handling of spearmint oil produced in the Far West and is administered locally by the Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee). The Committee recommended this rule for the purpose of maintaining orderly marketing conditions in the Far West spearmint oil market. | 2012-12-28 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/28/2012-31102/marketing-order-regulating-the-handling-of-spearmint-oil-produced-in-the-far-west-revision-of-the | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-28/pdf/2012-31102.pdf | Agriculture Department; Agricultural Marketing Service | 12,9 | This rule revises the quantity of Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2012-2013 marketing year under the Far West spearmint oil marketing order. This rule... |
| 2012-31103 | Disclosure to Investors in System-wide and Consolidated Bank Debt Obligations of the Farm Credit System; System Audit Committee; Effective Date | Rule | The Farm Credit Administration (FCA or Agency), through the FCA Board (Board), issued a final rule under part 630 on September 26, 2012 (77 FR 59050) amending our regulations relating to the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation System Audit Committee and the Farm Credit System annual report to investors. In accordance with 12 U.S.C. 2252, the effective date of the final rule is 30 days from the date of publication in the Federal Register during which either or both Houses of Congress are in session. Based on the records of the sessions of Congress, the effective date of the regulations is December 12, 2012. | 2012-12-28 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/28/2012-31103/disclosure-to-investors-in-system-wide-and-consolidated-bank-debt-obligations-of-the-farm-credit | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-28/pdf/2012-31103.pdf | Farm Credit Administration | 154 | The Farm Credit Administration (FCA or Agency), through the FCA Board (Board), issued a final rule under part 630 on September 26, 2012 (77 FR 59050) amending our regulations relating to the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation System Audit... |
| 2012-31136 | Safety Zone, Upper Mississippi River MM 35.0 to MM 55.0; Thebes, IL and Cape Girardeau, MO, and MM 75.0 to MM 85.0; Grand Tower, IL | Rule | The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for all waters of the Upper Mississippi River, extending the entire width between miles 35.0 to 55.0, and miles 75.0 to 85.0 from December 15, 2012 until March 31, 2013. This safety zone is needed to protect persons, property and infrastructure from the potential damage and safety hazards associated with contractor operations for the US Army Corps of Engineers to remove underwater rock pinnacles from the Upper Mississippi River. Removal of the underwater rock pinnacles is vital to ensuring the safe navigation of vessels in these stretches of river in low water situations. Entry into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Ohio Valley or a designated representative. | 2012-12-28 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/28/2012-31136/safety-zone-upper-mississippi-river-mm-350-to-mm-550-thebes-il-and-cape-girardeau-mo-and-mm-750-to | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-28/pdf/2012-31136.pdf | Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard | 227,53 | The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for all waters of the Upper Mississippi River, extending the entire width between miles 35.0 to 55.0, and miles 75.0 to 85.0 from December 15, 2012 until March 31, 2013. This safety zone is needed... |
| 2012-31155 | Partner's Distributive Share | Rule | This document contains final regulations regarding the application of the substantiality de minimis rule. In the interest of sound tax administration, this rule is being made inapplicable. These final regulations affect partnerships and their partners. | 2012-12-28 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/28/2012-31155/partners-distributive-share | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-28/pdf/2012-31155.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains final regulations regarding the application of the substantiality de minimis rule. In the interest of sound tax administration, this rule is being made inapplicable. These final regulations affect partnerships and their partners. |
| 2012-31185 | Disclosure or Use of Information by Preparers of Returns | Rule | This document contains final regulations that provide rules relating to the disclosure or use of tax return information by tax return preparers. These regulations provide updated guidance affecting tax return preparers regarding the use of information related to lists for solicitation of tax return business; the disclosure or use of statistical compilations of data under section 7216 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) by a tax return preparer in connection with, or in support of, a tax return preparer's tax return preparation business; and the disclosure or use of information for the purpose of performing conflict reviews. | 2012-12-28 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/28/2012-31185/disclosure-or-use-of-information-by-preparers-of-returns | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-28/pdf/2012-31185.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains final regulations that provide rules relating to the disclosure or use of tax return information by tax return preparers. These regulations provide updated guidance affecting tax return preparers regarding the use of information... |
| 2012-31187 | Rules of Practice and Procedure; Rules of Practice and Procedure in Adjudicatory Proceedings; Civil Money Penalty Inflation Adjustments | Rule | The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is clarifying the effective dates of the adjustments to the maximum amount of CMPs the OCC administers that were published on November 6, 2012. | 2012-12-28 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/28/2012-31187/rules-of-practice-and-procedure-rules-of-practice-and-procedure-in-adjudicatory-proceedings-civil | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-28/pdf/2012-31187.pdf | Treasury Department; Comptroller of the Currency | 497,80 | The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is clarifying the effective dates of the adjustments to the maximum amount of CMPs the OCC administers that were published on November 6, 2012. |
| 2012-31193 | Security Zone; 25th Annual North American International Auto Show, Detroit River, Detroit, MI | Rule | The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary security zone on the Detroit River, Detroit, Michigan. This security zone is intended to restrict vessels from a portion of the Detroit River in order to ensure the safety and security of participants, visitors, and public officials at the 25th Annual North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), which is being held at Cobo Hall in downtown Detroit, MI. Vessels in close proximity to the security zone will be subject to increased monitoring and boarding during the enforcement of the security zone. | 2012-12-28 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/28/2012-31193/security-zone-25th-annual-north-american-international-auto-show-detroit-river-detroit-mi | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-28/pdf/2012-31193.pdf | Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard | 227,53 | The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary security zone on the Detroit River, Detroit, Michigan. This security zone is intended to restrict vessels from a portion of the Detroit River in order to ensure the safety and security of participants,... |
| 2012-31216 | Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfer | Rule | NMFS announces that the State of Florida is transferring a portion of its 2012 commercial bluefish quota to the State of New York. By this action, NMFS adjusts the quotas and announces the revised commercial quota for each state involved. | 2012-12-28 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/28/2012-31216/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-bluefish-fishery-quota-transfer | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-28/pdf/2012-31216.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS announces that the State of Florida is transferring a portion of its 2012 commercial bluefish quota to the State of New York. By this action, NMFS adjusts the quotas and announces the revised commercial quota for each state involved. |
| 2012-31228 | Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska Management Area | Rule | NMFS is reallocating the projected unused amount of Pacific cod from catcher vessels using trawl gear to vessels using pot gear and catcher vessels less than 50 feet length overall using hook-and-line gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska management area. This action is necessary to allow the 2012 total allowable catch of Pacific cod to be harvested. | 2012-12-28 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/28/2012-31228/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-reallocation-of-pacific-cod-in-the-central | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-28/pdf/2012-31228.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS is reallocating the projected unused amount of Pacific cod from catcher vessels using trawl gear to vessels using pot gear and catcher vessels less than 50 feet length overall using hook-and-line gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of... |
| 2012-31230 | William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program | Rule | On October 23, 2008, the Department of Education amended the regulations for the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins Loan) Program; the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program; and the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program, including the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program offered within the Direct Loan Program. This document makes corrections to the October 23, 2008, final regulations. | 2012-12-28 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/28/2012-31230/william-d-ford-federal-direct-loan-program | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-28/pdf/2012-31230.pdf | Education Department | 126 | On October 23, 2008, the Department of Education amended the regulations for the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins Loan) Program; the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program; and the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program, including... |
| 2012-31270 | Procedures for Asylum and Withholding of Removal | Rule | 2012-12-28 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/28/2012-31270/procedures-for-asylum-and-withholding-of-removal | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-28/pdf/2012-31270.pdf | Homeland Security Department | 227 | ||
| 2012-31271 | Adjustment of Status of Refugees and Aliens Granted Asylum | Rule | 2012-12-28 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/28/2012-31271/adjustment-of-status-of-refugees-and-aliens-granted-asylum | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-28/pdf/2012-31271.pdf | Homeland Security Department | 227 | ||
| 2012-31272 | Nonimmigrant Classes | Rule | 2012-12-28 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/28/2012-31272/nonimmigrant-classes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-28/pdf/2012-31272.pdf | Homeland Security Department | 227 | ||
| 2012-31273 | Privacy of Consumer Financial Information Under Title V of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act | Rule | 2012-12-28 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/28/2012-31273/privacy-of-consumer-financial-information-under-title-v-of-the-gramm-leach-bliley-act | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-28/pdf/2012-31273.pdf | Commodity Futures Trading Commission | 77 | ||
| 2012-31289 | Final Flood Elevation Determinations | Rule | Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and modified BFEs are made final for the communities listed below. The BFEs and modified BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management measures that each community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). | 2012-12-28 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/28/2012-31289/final-flood-elevation-determinations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-28/pdf/2012-31289.pdf | Homeland Security Department; Federal Emergency Management Agency | 227,166 | Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and modified BFEs are made final for the communities listed below. The BFEs and modified BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management measures that each community is required either to adopt or to... |
| 2012-31310 | Procedure Relating to Rulemaking | Rule | The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) is adopting a procedural rule (Final Rule) that specifies how the Bureau issues rules and when rules are considered issued. | 2012-12-28 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/28/2012-31310/procedure-relating-to-rulemaking | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-28/pdf/2012-31310.pdf | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau | 573 | The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) is adopting a procedural rule (Final Rule) that specifies how the Bureau issues rules and when rules are considered issued. |
| 2012-31328 | Opening of Boquillas Border Crossing and Update to the Class B Port of Entry Description | Rule | This rule establishes a border crossing in Big Bend National Park called Boquillas and designates it as a Customs station for customs purposes and a Class B port of entry (POE) for immigration purposes. The Boquillas crossing will be situated between Presidio and Del Rio, Texas. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the National Park Service (NPS) are partnering on the construction of a joint use facility in Big Bend National Park where the border crossing will operate. This rule also updates the description of a Class B port of entry to reflect current border crossing documentation requirements. | 2012-12-28 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/28/2012-31328/opening-of-boquillas-border-crossing-and-update-to-the-class-b-port-of-entry-description | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-28/pdf/2012-31328.pdf | Homeland Security Department; U.S. Customs and Border Protection | 227,501 | This rule establishes a border crossing in Big Bend National Park called Boquillas and designates it as a Customs station for customs purposes and a Class B port of entry (POE) for immigration purposes. The Boquillas crossing will be situated between... |
| 2012-29999 | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes | Rule | We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of escape slides failing to deploy from the forward and aft right-hand doors during scheduled maintenance slide deployments. This AD requires modifying the escape slide. Also, for certain airplanes, this AD requires modifying or replacing the Vespel piston. For certain other airplanes, this AD requires an additional modification of the escape slide. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of an escape slide to deploy, which could result in the slide being unusable during an emergency evacuation and increased likelihood of injury to passengers or crewmembers due to the difficulty in evacuating the airplane. | 2012-12-27 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/27/2012-29999/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-27/pdf/2012-29999.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of escape slides failing to deploy from the forward and aft... |
| 2012-30369 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes | Rule | We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-300 series airplanes and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that, during a flight test, several spoiler servo-controls (SSCs) did not remain locked in the retracted position (hydraulic locking function) after manual depressurization of the corresponding hydraulic circuit. Loss of that locking function--which is ensured by a blocking valve--was caused by an internal leak from a sheared seal on the blocking valve. This AD requires inspecting to determine if certain SSCs are installed, performing an operational test of any affected SSC, and replacing if necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of the hydraulic locking function during take-off and go-around phases, which, in combination with malfunction of one engine, could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. | 2012-12-27 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/27/2012-30369/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-27/pdf/2012-30369.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-300 series airplanes and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that, during a flight test, several spoiler servo-controls (SSCs) did not... |
| 2012-30627 | Airworthiness Directives; GA200 (Pty) Ltd Airplanes | Rule | We are revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for all GA200 (Pty) Ltd Models GA200 and GA200C airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as failure of the wing strut bolt through the main spar. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. | 2012-12-27 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/27/2012-30627/airworthiness-directives-ga200-pty-ltd-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-27/pdf/2012-30627.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We are revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for all GA200 (Pty) Ltd Models GA200 and GA200C airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to... |
| 2012-30809 | Small Business Size Regulations, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program | Rule | The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has amended its regulations governing size and eligibility for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. This rule implements provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012. The rule addresses ownership, control and affiliation for participants in the SBIR and STTR programs. This includes participants that are majority-owned by multiple venture capital operating companies, private equity firms or hedge funds. | 2012-12-27 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/27/2012-30809/small-business-size-regulations-small-business-innovation-research-sbir-program-and-small-business | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-27/pdf/2012-30809.pdf | Small Business Administration | 468 | The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has amended its regulations governing size and eligibility for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. This rule implements provisions of the... |
| 2012-31052 | WRC-07 Implementation Order | Rule | This document amends the Commission's rules to correct grammatical, typographical, and display errors in the United States Table of Frequency Allocations (U.S. Table) and also remove inconsistencies between the non-Federal Table of Frequency Allocations (non-Federal Table) and parts 15 and 90 of the Commission's rules. | 2012-12-27 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/27/2012-31052/wrc-07-implementation-order | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-27/pdf/2012-31052.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | This document amends the Commission's rules to correct grammatical, typographical, and display errors in the United States Table of Frequency Allocations (U.S. Table) and also remove inconsistencies between the non-Federal Table of Frequency... |
| 2012-31100 | Compensation, Retirement Programs, and Related Benefits; Effective Date | Rule | The Farm Credit Administration (FCA or Agency), through the FCA Board (Board), issued a final rule amending its regulations for Farm Credit System banks and associations to require disclosure of pension benefit and supplemental retirement plans and a discussion of the link between senior officer compensation and performance. In accordance with the law, the effective date of the final rule is 30 days from the date of publication in the Federal Register during which either or both Houses of Congress are in session. | 2012-12-27 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/27/2012-31100/compensation-retirement-programs-and-related-benefits-effective-date | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-27/pdf/2012-31100.pdf | Farm Credit Administration | 154 | The Farm Credit Administration (FCA or Agency), through the FCA Board (Board), issued a final rule amending its regulations for Farm Credit System banks and associations to require disclosure of pension benefit and supplemental retirement plans and a... |
| 2012-29992 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes | Rule | We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A300 B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes; and Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, and B4-622R airplanes. That AD currently requires performing a one-time detailed visual inspection of the forward fitting at frame (FR) 40 on both sides of the airplane for cracks, and repair if necessary. This new AD requires repetitive detailed inspections of the forward fitting at FR 40 without nut removal, and a one-time eddy current or liquid penetrant inspection of the forward fitting at FR 40 with nut removal, and repair if necessary. This AD was prompted by reports that new cracks were found in the FR 40 forward fitting. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the FR 40 forward fitting, which could result in a deterioration of the structural integrity of the frame. | 2012-12-26 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/26/2012-29992/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-26/pdf/2012-29992.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A300 B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes; and Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, and B4-622R airplanes. That AD currently requires performing a... |
| 2012-30305 | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes | Rule | We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive inspections of the fuselage skin and bear strap at the forward, upper corner of the L1 entry door cutout for cracking, and repair if necessary. That action also provides an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. That AD also requires additional inspections for airplanes having repairs or preventative modifications installed and inspections for certain other airplanes. This AD requires the previous actions with additional airplane group configurations added to paragraph (n) of this AD. This AD was prompted by a determination that certain airplane group configurations in paragraph (n) of the existing AD were inadvertently removed in the final rule. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the fuselage skin and bear strap at the forward upper corner of the L1 entry door cutout, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the L1 entry door, and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane. | 2012-12-26 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/26/2012-30305/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-26/pdf/2012-30305.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive inspections of the fuselage skin and bear strap at the... |
| 2012-30370 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes | Rule | We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a prematurely fractured main landing gear (MLG) bogie beam. This AD requires replacing certain MLG bogie beams before reaching new reduced life limits. We are issuing this AD to prevent fracture of the MLG bogie beam, which, under high speed, could ultimately result in the airplane departing the runway, the bogie beam detaching from the airplane, or collapse of the MLG; and consequent structural damage to the airplane and injury to the occupants. | 2012-12-26 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/26/2012-30370/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-26/pdf/2012-30370.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a prematurely fractured main landing gear (MLG) bogie beam. This AD requires replacing certain MLG bogie... |
| 2012-30650 | Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines | Rule | We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain serial numbers (S/Ns) of Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-Trent 768-60, 772- 60, and 772B-60 turbofan engines. This AD requires initial and repetitive on-wing or in-shop inspections of the high pressure/ intermediate pressure (HP/IP) turbine bearing support oil feed tube outer heat shield. This AD also requires installation of a revised HP/ IP turbine bearing support structure as terminating action to the repetitive inspections of the HP/IP turbine bearing support oil feed tube outer heat shield. This AD was prompted by a report of high oil consumption due to an oil leak from the HP/IP turbine bearing support oil feed tube. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the HP turbine disc, uncontained engine failure, and damage to the airplane. | 2012-12-26 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/26/2012-30650/airworthiness-directives-rolls-royce-plc-turbofan-engines | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-26/pdf/2012-30650.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain serial numbers (S/Ns) of Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-Trent 768-60, 772- 60, and 772B-60 turbofan engines. This AD requires initial and repetitive on-wing or in-shop inspections of the high... |
| 2012-30680 | Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations | Rule | The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") is amending the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (the "ITSR") to implement section 218 and portions of sections 602 and 603 of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012; section 5, portions of section 6, and other related provisions of Executive Order 13622 of July 30, 2012; and section 4 of Executive Order 13628 of October 9, 2012. These amendments, inter alia, add a new section to the ITSR to prohibit certain transactions by entities owned or controlled by a U.S. person and established or maintained outside the United States. They also expand the categories of persons whose property and interests in property are blocked to include any person determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to have provided material support for certain Government of Iran-related entities or certain activities by the Government of Iran. | 2012-12-26 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/26/2012-30680/iranian-transactions-and-sanctions-regulations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-26/pdf/2012-30680.pdf | Treasury Department; Foreign Assets Control Office | 497,203 | The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") is amending the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (the "ITSR") to implement section 218 and portions of sections 602 and 603 of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria... |
| 2012-30723 | Control of Communicable Diseases: Foreign; Scope and Definitions | Rule | Through this Direct Final Rule, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), located within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is updating and reorganizing the Scope and Definitions for foreign quarantine regulations and add a new section to contain definitions for Importations. This Direct Final Rule (DFR) will update the scope and definitions to reflect modern terminology and plain language used globally by industry and public health partners. As part of the update, we are updating five existing definitions; adding thirteen new definitions to help clarify existing provisions; creating a new scope and definitions section for Importations under a new section by reorganizing existing definitions into this new section; and updating regulations to reflect the language used by the most recent Executive Order regarding quarantinable communicable diseases. | 2012-12-26 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/26/2012-30723/control-of-communicable-diseases-foreign-scope-and-definitions | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-26/pdf/2012-30723.pdf | Health and Human Services Department | 221 | Through this Direct Final Rule, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), located within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is updating and reorganizing the Scope and Definitions for foreign quarantine regulations and add a... |
| 2012-30729 | Control of Communicable Diseases: Interstate; Scope and Definitions | Rule | In this Direct Final Rule, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), located within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is proposing to update the definitions for interstate quarantine regulations to reflect modern terminology and plain language used by private industry and public health partners. These updates will not affect current practices. As part of the update, we are updating two existing definitions and adding eight new definitions to clarify existing provisions, as well as updating regulations to reflect the most recent Executive Order addressing quarantinable communicable diseases. | 2012-12-26 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/26/2012-30729/control-of-communicable-diseases-interstate-scope-and-definitions | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-26/pdf/2012-30729.pdf | Health and Human Services Department | 221 | In this Direct Final Rule, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), located within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is proposing to update the definitions for interstate quarantine regulations to reflect modern terminology... |
| 2012-30792 | Establishment of Class E Airspace; Walsenburg, CO | Rule | This action establishes Class E airspace at Spanish Peaks Airfield, Walsenburg, CO, to accommodate aircraft using new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures at the airport. This improves the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. Also, the geographic coordinates of the airport are updated at the request of National Aeronautical Navigation Services. | 2012-12-26 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/26/2012-30792/establishment-of-class-e-airspace-walsenburg-co | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-26/pdf/2012-30792.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This action establishes Class E airspace at Spanish Peaks Airfield, Walsenburg, CO, to accommodate aircraft using new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures at the airport. This improves the... |
| 2012-30806 | Amendment of Time of Designation for Restricted Area R-6501B; Underhill, VT | Rule | This action amends the time of designation for restricted area R-6501B, Underhill, VT by adding a requirement for issuance of a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) 24 hours in advance of any activation of the restricted area. This action does not affect the boundaries, altitudes or activities conducted within the area. | 2012-12-26 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/26/2012-30806/amendment-of-time-of-designation-for-restricted-area-r-6501b-underhill-vt | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-26/pdf/2012-30806.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This action amends the time of designation for restricted area R-6501B, Underhill, VT by adding a requirement for issuance of a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) 24 hours in advance of any activation of the restricted area. This action does not affect the... |
| 2012-30854 | Spirotetramat; Pesticide Tolerance for Emergency Exemption | Rule | This regulation establishes a time-limited tolerance for residues of spirotetramat in or on watercress. This action is in response to EPA's granting of an emergency exemption under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) authorizing use of the pesticide on watercress. This regulation establishes a maximum permissible level for residues of spirotetramat in or on watercress. The time-limited tolerance expires on December 31, 2015. | 2012-12-26 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/26/2012-30854/spirotetramat-pesticide-tolerance-for-emergency-exemption | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-26/pdf/2012-30854.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | This regulation establishes a time-limited tolerance for residues of spirotetramat in or on watercress. This action is in response to EPA's granting of an emergency exemption under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)... |
| 2012-30913 | Safety Zone; Bone Island Triathlon, Atlantic Ocean; Key West, FL | Rule | The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the waters of the Atlantic Ocean in Key West, Florida, during the Bone Island Triathlon on Saturday, January 12, 2013. The safety zone is necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the event. Persons and vessels are prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Key West or a designated representative. | 2012-12-26 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/26/2012-30913/safety-zone-bone-island-triathlon-atlantic-ocean-key-west-fl | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-26/pdf/2012-30913.pdf | Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard | 227,53 | The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the waters of the Atlantic Ocean in Key West, Florida, during the Bone Island Triathlon on Saturday, January 12, 2013. The safety zone is necessary to provide for the safety of life on... |
| 2012-30954 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; Kentucky; Redesignation of the Kentucky Portion of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH 1997 Annual Fine Particulate Matter Nonattainment Area to Attainment | Rule | EPA is taking final action to approve a request submitted on February 12, 2012, by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division for Air Quality (DAQ), to redesignate the Kentucky portion of the tri-state Huntington- Ashland, West Virginia-Kentucky-Ohio fine particulate matter (PM<INF>2.5</INF>) nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as the "Huntington-Ashland Area" or "Area") to attainment for the 1997 Annual PM<INF>2.5</INF> National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The Huntington-Ashland Area is composed of Boyd County and a portion of Lawrence County in Kentucky; Lawrence and Scioto Counties and portions of Adams and Gallia Counties in Ohio; and Cabell and Wayne Counties and a portion of Mason County in West Virginia. EPA's approval of the redesignation request is based on the determination that Kentucky has met the criteria for redesignation to attainment set forth in the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). EPA is approving a revision to the Kentucky State Implementation Plan (SIP) to include the 1997 Annual PM<INF>2.5</INF> maintenance plan for the Kentucky portion of the Huntington-Ashland Area. EPA is also approving the on-road motor vehicle insignificance finding for direct PM<INF>2.5</INF> and nitrogen oxides (NOx) for the Kentucky portion of the Huntington-Ashland Area. | 2012-12-26 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/26/2012-30954/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-and-designation-of-areas-for-air-quality-planning | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-26/pdf/2012-30954.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is taking final action to approve a request submitted on February 12, 2012, by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division for Air Quality (DAQ), to redesignate the Kentucky portion of the tri-state... |
| 2012-30956 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; South Carolina; Redesignation of the Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, North Carolina-South Carolina 1997 8-Hour Ozone Moderate Nonattainment Area to Attainment | Rule | EPA is taking final action to approve a request submitted on June 1, 2011, from the State of South Carolina, through the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), to redesignate the portion of York County, South Carolina that is within the bi-state Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, North Carolina-South Carolina ozone nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as the "bi- state Charlotte Area," or "Area") to attainment for the 1997 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The bi-state Charlotte Area consists of Cabarrus, Gaston, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Union and a portion of Iredell County (Davidson and Coddle Creek Townships) in North Carolina; and a portion of York County in South Carolina, including the Catawba Indian Nation reservation lands (hereafter referred to as "the York County Area"). EPA's approval of the redesignation request is based on the determination that South Carolina has met the criteria for redesignation to attainment set forth in the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). Additionally, EPA is approving a revision to the South Carolina State Implementation Plan (SIP) to include the 1997 8-hour ozone maintenance plan for the York County Area that contains the new 2013 and 2022 motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOC) for the years 2013 and 2022. EPA will take action on the North Carolina submission for the 1997 8-hour ozone redesignation request and maintenance plan for its portion of the bi-state Charlotte Area in a separate action. EPA did not receive comments on the November 15, 2012, proposed rulemaking. | 2012-12-26 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/26/2012-30956/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-and-designation-of-areas-for-air-quality-planning | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-26/pdf/2012-30956.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is taking final action to approve a request submitted on June 1, 2011, from the State of South Carolina, through the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), to redesignate the portion of York County, South Carolina... |
| 2012-30960 | Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Modifications to the Transmix Provisions Under the Diesel Sulfur Program | Rule | EPA is amending the requirements under EPA's diesel sulfur program related to the sulfur content of locomotive and marine (LM) diesel fuel produced by transmix processors and pipeline facilities. These amendments will reinstate the ability of locomotive and marine diesel fuel produced from transmix by transmix processors and pipeline operators to meet a maximum 500 parts per million (ppm) sulfur standard outside of the Northeast Mid-Atlantic Area and Alaska and expand this ability to within the Northeast Mid-Atlantic Area provided that: the fuel is used in older technology locomotive and marine engines that do not require 15 ppm sulfur diesel fuel, and the fuel is kept segregated from other fuel. These amendments will provide significant regulatory relief for transmix processors and pipeline operators to allow the petroleum distribution system to function efficiently while continuing to transition the market to virtually all ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD, i.e. 15 ppm sulfur diesel fuel) and the environmental benefits it provides. | 2012-12-26 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/26/2012-30960/regulation-of-fuels-and-fuel-additives-modifications-to-the-transmix-provisions-under-the-diesel | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-26/pdf/2012-30960.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is amending the requirements under EPA's diesel sulfur program related to the sulfur content of locomotive and marine (LM) diesel fuel produced by transmix processors and pipeline facilities. These amendments will reinstate the ability of... |
| 2012-30961 | Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; 2013 Atlantic Shark Commercial Fishing Season | Rule | This final rule establishes the opening dates and quotas for the 2013 fishing season for the Atlantic commercial shark fisheries (sandbar sharks, non-sandbar large coastal sharks, blue sharks, porbeagle sharks, and pelagic sharks (other than porbeagle and blue sharks), non-blacknose small coastal sharks, or blacknose sharks). Baseline quotas are adjusted as required based on any over- and/or underharvests experienced during the 2011 and 2012 Atlantic commercial shark fishing seasons. We used previously-implemented regulatory criteria that contain adaptive management measures to determine the opening dates. We also plan to use these measures throughout the fishing year for inseason adjustments to the shark retention limits, as appropriate, to provide, to the extent practicable, fishing opportunities for commercial shark fishermen in all regions and areas. These actions are expected to provide fishing opportunities for commercial shark fishermen in the northwestern Atlantic, including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. In addition, we are keeping the porbeagle shark quota closed in 2013 due to overharvests from 2011 and 2012 that resulted in no quota availability for 2013. | 2012-12-26 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/26/2012-30961/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-2013-atlantic-shark-commercial-fishing-season | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-26/pdf/2012-30961.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | This final rule establishes the opening dates and quotas for the 2013 fishing season for the Atlantic commercial shark fisheries (sandbar sharks, non-sandbar large coastal sharks, blue sharks, porbeagle sharks, and pelagic sharks (other than porbeagle... |
| 2012-30967 | Use of Controlled Corporations To Avoid the Application of Section 304 | Rule | This document contains final regulations addressing sales of stock between related corporations. The regulations finalize proposed regulations and remove temporary regulations that apply to certain sales of stock that are recharacterized as contributions and redemptions, but that are structured with a principal purpose of redesignating the issuing corporation or the acquiring corporation. The regulations affect persons treated as receiving distributions in redemption of stock as a result of such transactions. | 2012-12-26 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/26/2012-30967/use-of-controlled-corporations-to-avoid-the-application-of-section-304 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-26/pdf/2012-30967.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains final regulations addressing sales of stock between related corporations. The regulations finalize proposed regulations and remove temporary regulations that apply to certain sales of stock that are recharacterized as... |
| 2012-30983 | Regulated Navigation Area; Upper Mississippi River MM 0.0 to MM 185.0; Cairo, IL to St. Louis, MO | Rule | The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary regulated navigation area (RNA) for all waters of the Upper Mississippi River between miles 0.0 and 185.0. This RNA is needed to protect persons, property, and infrastructure from potential damage and safety hazards associated with extreme low water conditions on the Upper Mississippi River. Any deviation from the conditions and requirements put into place are prohibited unless specifically authorized by the cognizant Captain of the Port (COTP) (COTP Ohio Valley for MM 0.0 to MM 109.9 or COTP Upper Mississippi River for MM 109.9 to MM 185.0) or their designated representatives. | 2012-12-26 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/26/2012-30983/regulated-navigation-area-upper-mississippi-river-mm-00-to-mm-1850-cairo-il-to-st-louis-mo | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-26/pdf/2012-30983.pdf | Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard | 227,53 | The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary regulated navigation area (RNA) for all waters of the Upper Mississippi River between miles 0.0 and 185.0. This RNA is needed to protect persons, property, and infrastructure from potential damage and safety... |
| 2012-30999 | Alcohol and Drug Testing: Determination of Minimum Random Testing Rates for 2013 | Rule | 2012-12-26 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/26/2012-30999/alcohol-and-drug-testing-determination-of-minimum-random-testing-rates-for-2013 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-26/pdf/2012-30999.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Railroad Administration | 492,185 | ||
| 2012-31034 | Regional Reliability Standard PRC-006-SERC-01; Automatic Underfrequency Load Shedding Requirements | Rule | Under section 215 of the Federal Power Act, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) approves regional Reliability Standard PRC-006-SERC-01 (Automatic Underfrequency Load Shedding Requirements), submitted to the Commission for approval by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). Regional Reliability Standard PRC-006-SERC-01 is designed to ensure that automatic underfrequency load shedding protection schemes, designed by planning coordinators and implemented by applicable distribution providers and transmission owners in the SERC Reliability Corporation Region, are coordinated to mitigate the consequences of an underfrequency event effectively. The Commission approves the related violation risk factors, with one modification, violation severity levels, implementation plan, and effective date proposed by NERC. | 2012-12-26 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/26/2012-31034/regional-reliability-standard-prc-006-serc-01-automatic-underfrequency-load-shedding-requirements | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-26/pdf/2012-31034.pdf | Energy Department | 136 | Under section 215 of the Federal Power Act, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) approves regional Reliability Standard PRC-006-SERC-01 (Automatic Underfrequency Load Shedding Requirements), submitted to the Commission for approval by... |
| 2012-31067 | Pyraflufen-Ethyl; Extension of Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerances | Rule | This regulation extends already established time-limited tolerances for residues of pyraflufen-ethyl in or on cattle, meat byproducts; goat, meat byproducts; horse, meat byproducts; sheep, meat byproducts; and milk. Nichino America, Inc. requested the tolerance extensions under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). | 2012-12-26 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/26/2012-31067/pyraflufen-ethyl-extension-of-time-limited-pesticide-tolerances | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-26/pdf/2012-31067.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | This regulation extends already established time-limited tolerances for residues of pyraflufen-ethyl in or on cattle, meat byproducts; goat, meat byproducts; horse, meat byproducts; sheep, meat byproducts; and milk. Nichino America, Inc. requested the... |
| 2012-31098 | Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals With Hearing and Speech Disabilities; E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers | Rule | In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) reconsiders and clarifies certain aspects of the iTRS Toll Free Order in response to a petition for reconsideration and clarification filed by Sorenson Communications, Inc. (Sorenson). The Commission grants Sorenson's Petition and clarifies certain aspects of the user notification requirements and denies the remainder of the Petition relating to the database mapping requirements and establishing a one-year end date for the customer notification requirements. | 2012-12-26 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/26/2012-31098/telecommunications-relay-services-and-speech-to-speech-services-for-individuals-with-hearing-and | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-26/pdf/2012-31098.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) reconsiders and clarifies certain aspects of the iTRS Toll Free Order in response to a petition for reconsideration and clarification filed by Sorenson Communications, Inc.... |
| 2012-31105 | Closing of the Port of Whitetail, MT | Rule | This document amends the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations pertaining to the field organization of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to reflect the closure of the port of entry of Whitetail, Montana. The change is part of CBP's continuing program to more efficiently utilize its personnel, facilities, and resources, and to provide better service to carriers, importers, and the general public. | 2012-12-26 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/26/2012-31105/closing-of-the-port-of-whitetail-mt | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-26/pdf/2012-31105.pdf | Homeland Security Department; U.S. Customs and Border Protection | 227,501 | This document amends the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations pertaining to the field organization of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to reflect the closure of the port of entry of Whitetail, Montana. The change is part of CBP's... |
| 2012-31106 | Suspension of Community Eligibility | Rule | This rule identifies communities where the sale of flood insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that are scheduled for suspension on the effective dates listed within this rule because of noncompliance with the floodplain management requirements of the program. If the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) receives documentation that the community has adopted the required floodplain management measures prior to the effective suspension date given in this rule, the suspension will not occur and a notice of this will be provided by publication in the Federal Register on a subsequent date. Also, information identifying the current participation status of a community can be obtained from FEMA's Community Status Book (CSB). The CSB is available at http:// www.fema.gov/fema/csb.shtm. | 2012-12-26 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/26/2012-31106/suspension-of-community-eligibility | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-26/pdf/2012-31106.pdf | Homeland Security Department; Federal Emergency Management Agency | 227,166 | This rule identifies communities where the sale of flood insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that are scheduled for suspension on the effective dates listed within this rule because of noncompliance with the... |
| 2012-30590 | Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-64; Introduction | Rule | This document summarizes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rule agreed to by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) in this Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-64. A companion document, the Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG), follows this FAC. The FAC, including the SECG, is available via the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. | 2012-12-21 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/21/2012-30590/federal-acquisition-regulation-federal-acquisition-circular-2005-64-introduction | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-21/pdf/2012-30590.pdf | Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 103,210,301 | This document summarizes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rule agreed to by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) in this Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-64. A companion... |
| 2012-30592 | Federal Acquisition Regulation; Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts | Rule | DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement an Executive order for nondisplacement of qualified workers under service contracts, as implemented in Department of Labor regulations. | 2012-12-21 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/21/2012-30592/federal-acquisition-regulation-nondisplacement-of-qualified-workers-under-service-contracts | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-21/pdf/2012-30592.pdf | Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 103,210,301 | DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement an Executive order for nondisplacement of qualified workers under service contracts, as implemented in Department of Labor regulations. |
| 2012-30593 | Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-64; Small Entity Compliance Guide | Rule | This document is issued under the joint authority of DOD, GSA, and NASA. This Small Entity Compliance Guide has been prepared in accordance with section 212 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. It consists of a summary of the rule appearing in Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-64, which amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). An asterisk (*) next to a rule indicates that a regulatory flexibility analysis has been prepared. Interested parties may obtain further information regarding this rule by referring to FAC 2005-64, which precedes this document. These documents are also available via the Internet at http:// www.regulations.gov. | 2012-12-21 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/21/2012-30593/federal-acquisition-regulation-federal-acquisition-circular-2005-64-small-entity-compliance-guide | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-21/pdf/2012-30593.pdf | Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 103,210,301 | This document is issued under the joint authority of DOD, GSA, and NASA. This Small Entity Compliance Guide has been prepared in accordance with section 212 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. It consists of a summary of... |
| 2012-30595 | Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts; Effective Date | Rule | The Department of Labor announces the effective date of its Final Rule published on August 29, 2011, to implement Executive Order 13495, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts (Executive Order 13495 or Order). Executive Order 13495 states that the Order shall apply to solicitations issued on or after the effective date of regulations issued by the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FARC) to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide for the inclusion of the contract clause set forth in Executive Order 13495 in Federal solicitations and contracts for services subject to the Order (FARC Final Rule). The Department of Labor Final Rule provided that it would not be effective until the FARC issued the FARC Final Rule, and that as a result, the Department of Labor would publish a notice in the Federal Register announcing the effective date once the effective date was determined. The FARC has established January 18, 2013 as the effective date for its final rule. In accordance with the Department of Labor Final Rule, this document advises the public of the effective date of the Department's Final Rule. In addition, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), the Department of Labor announces that the Office of Management and Budget has approved the information collection requirements contained in the Department of Labor Final Rule. | 2012-12-21 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/21/2012-30595/nondisplacement-of-qualified-workers-under-service-contracts-effective-date | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-21/pdf/2012-30595.pdf | Labor Department | 271 | The Department of Labor announces the effective date of its Final Rule published on August 29, 2011, to implement Executive Order 13495, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts (Executive Order 13495 or Order). Executive Order... |
| 2012-30682 | Revision to the Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management | Rule | The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) hereby makes certain changes to its regulations, which relate to the public availability of the Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management (NTIA Manual). Specifically, NTIA updates the version of the Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management with which federal agencies must comply when requesting use of the radio frequency spectrum. | 2012-12-21 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/21/2012-30682/revision-to-the-manual-of-regulations-and-procedures-for-federal-radio-frequency-management | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-21/pdf/2012-30682.pdf | Commerce Department; National Telecommunications and Information Administration | 54,373 | The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) hereby makes certain changes to its regulations, which relate to the public availability of the Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management (NTIA... |
| 2012-30691 | Adaptation of Regulations To Incorporate Swaps-Records of Transactions | Rule | The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ("Dodd-Frank Act" or "DFA") established a comprehensive new statutory framework for swaps and security-based swaps. The Dodd-Frank Act repeals some sections of the Commodity Exchange Act ("CEA" or "Act"), amends others, and adds a number of new provisions. The DFA also requires the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC" or "Commission") to promulgate a number of rules to implement the new framework. The Commission has proposed and finalized numerous rules to satisfy its obligations under the DFA. This final rulemaking makes certain conforming amendments to recordkeeping provisions of regulations 1.31 and 1.35(a) to integrate these regulations more fully with the new framework created by the Dodd-Frank Act.\1\ This final rulemaking requires futures commission merchants ("FCMs"), certain introducing brokers ("IBs"), retail foreign exchange dealers ("RFEDs") and certain other registrants that are members of designated contract markets ("DCMs") or swap execution facilities ("SEFs") to record all oral communications provided or received concerning quotes, solicitations, bids, offers, instructions, trading, and prices, that lead to the execution of a transaction in a commodity interest, whether communicated by telephone, voicemail, mobile device, or other digital or electronic media, and to keep those records for one year. This final rule also requires FCMs, IBs, RFEDs, and all members of a DCM or SEF to record and keep all written communications provided or received concerning quotes, solicitations, bids, offers, instructions, trading, and prices, that lead to the execution of a transaction in a commodity interest or related cash or forward transactions, whether communicated by telephone, voicemail, facsimile, instant messaging, chat rooms, electronic mail, mobile device, or other digital or electronic media, and to keep those written records for five years. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | 2012-12-21 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/21/2012-30691/adaptation-of-regulations-to-incorporate-swaps-records-of-transactions | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-21/pdf/2012-30691.pdf | Commodity Futures Trading Commission | 77 | The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ("Dodd-Frank Act" or "DFA") established a comprehensive new statutory framework for swaps and security-based swaps. The Dodd-Frank Act repeals some sections of the Commodity Exchange Act... |
| 2012-30694 | Significant New Use Rule on Certain Chemical Substances; Withdrawal of Significant New Use Rules | Rule | EPA is withdrawing significant new use rules (SNURs) promulgated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). EPA published these SNURs using direct final rulemaking procedures. EPA received notices of intent to submit adverse comments on these rules. Therefore, the Agency is withdrawing these SNURs, as required under the expedited SNUR rulemaking process. EPA intends to publish in the near future proposed SNURs for these eight chemical substances under separate notice and comment procedures. | 2012-12-21 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/21/2012-30694/significant-new-use-rule-on-certain-chemical-substances-withdrawal-of-significant-new-use-rules | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-21/pdf/2012-30694.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA is withdrawing significant new use rules (SNURs) promulgated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). EPA published these SNURs using direct final rulemaking... |
| 2012-30698 | National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Chemical Manufacturing Area Sources | Rule | On January 30, 2012, the EPA proposed revisions to several provisions of the final National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Chemical Manufacturing Area Sources. The proposed revisions were made, in part, in response to a petition for reconsideration received by the Administrator following the promulgation of the October 29, 2009, final rule ("2009 final rule"). In this action, the EPA is finalizing those amendments, lifting the stay of the title V permit requirement issued on March 14, 2011, and lifting the stay of the final rule issued on October 25, 2012. In addition, this final action includes revisions to the EPA's approach for addressing malfunctions and standards applicable during startup and shutdown periods. This final action also includes amendments and technical corrections to the final rule to clarify applicability and compliance issues raised by stakeholders subject to the 2009 final rule. The revisions to the final rule do not reduce the level of environmental protection or emissions control on sources regulated by this rule but provide flexibility and clarity to improve implementation. This action also extends the compliance date for existing sources and the EPA's final response to all issues raised in the petition for reconsideration. | 2012-12-21 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/21/2012-30698/national-emission-standards-for-hazardous-air-pollutants-for-chemical-manufacturing-area-sources | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-21/pdf/2012-30698.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | On January 30, 2012, the EPA proposed revisions to several provisions of the final National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Chemical Manufacturing Area Sources. The proposed revisions were made, in part, in response to a petition... |
| 2012-30752 | Safety Zones; New Year's Eve Fireworks Displays Within the Captain of the Port Miami Zone, FL | Rule | The Coast Guard is establishing three temporary safety zones during New Year's Eve fireworks displays on certain navigable waterways in Biscayne Bay and Palm Beach, Florida. These safety zones are necessary to protect the public from the hazards associated with launching fireworks over navigable waters of the United States. Persons and vessels are prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within any of the three safety zones unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Miami or a designated representative. | 2012-12-21 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/21/2012-30752/safety-zones-new-years-eve-fireworks-displays-within-the-captain-of-the-port-miami-zone-fl | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-21/pdf/2012-30752.pdf | Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard | 227,53 | The Coast Guard is establishing three temporary safety zones during New Year's Eve fireworks displays on certain navigable waterways in Biscayne Bay and Palm Beach, Florida. These safety zones are necessary to protect the public from the hazards... |
| 2012-30754 | Safety Zone; Sacramento New Year's Eve Fireworks Display, Sacramento River, Sacramento, CA | Rule | The Coast Guard will enforce the 1,000 foot safety zones during the Sacramento New Year's Eve Fireworks Display in the navigable waters of the Sacramento River on December 31, 2012 and January 1, 2013. The fireworks displays will occur from 9 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. on December 31, 2011 and from 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2012 until 12:15 a.m. on January 1, 2013 for the annual Sacramento New Year's Eve 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). | 2012-12-21 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/21/2012-30754/safety-zone-sacramento-new-years-eve-fireworks-display-sacramento-river-sacramento-ca | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-21/pdf/2012-30754.pdf | Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard | 227,53 | The Coast Guard will enforce the 1,000 foot safety zones during the Sacramento New Year's Eve Fireworks Display in the navigable waters of the Sacramento River on December 31, 2012 and January 1, 2013. The fireworks displays will occur from 9 p.m. to... |
| 2012-30761 | Safety Zone; Fireworks Event in Captain of the Port New York Zone | Rule | The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone in the Captain of the Port New York Zone on the specified date and time. This action is necessary to ensure the safety of vessels and spectators from hazards associated with fireworks displays. During the enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter the safety zone without permission of the Captain of the Port. | 2012-12-21 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/21/2012-30761/safety-zone-fireworks-event-in-captain-of-the-port-new-york-zone | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-21/pdf/2012-30761.pdf | Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard | 227,53 | The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone in the Captain of the Port New York Zone on the specified date and time. This action is necessary to ensure the safety of vessels and spectators from hazards associated with fireworks displays. During the... |
| 2012-30762 | Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Apalachicola River, FL | Rule | The Coast Guard is changing the regulation that governs the operating schedules for two bridges that cross the Apalachicola River in Florida. These changes are being made in response to two requests to the Coast Guard. First, the CSX Railroad requested to modify the operating schedule of their swing bridge at mile 105.9, at River Junction to require eight hours advanced notice at all times. Second, the Apalachicola and Northern Railroad (ANRR) requested to maintain the swing bridge at mile 4.5 (GIWW mile 347.0 East of Harvey Lock (EHL)), at Apalachicola, untended and in the open-to-navigation position at all times. | 2012-12-21 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/21/2012-30762/drawbridge-operation-regulation-apalachicola-river-fl | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-21/pdf/2012-30762.pdf | Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard | 227,53 | The Coast Guard is changing the regulation that governs the operating schedules for two bridges that cross the Apalachicola River in Florida. These changes are being made in response to two requests to the Coast Guard. First, the CSX Railroad requested... |
| 2012-30768 | Special Local Regulations; 2013 Orange Bowl Paddle Championship, Biscayne Bay, Miami, FL | Rule | The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation on the waters of Biscayne Bay and the Miami River in Miami, FL during the 2013 Orange Bowl Paddle Championship. The event will take place on January 13, 2013 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Approximately 300 kayaks and paddleboards will participate in the event. The special local regulation is necessary to ensure the safety of the participants, participant vessels, and the general public during the event. Non- participant vessels are prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Miami or a designated representative. | 2012-12-21 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/21/2012-30768/special-local-regulations-2013-orange-bowl-paddle-championship-biscayne-bay-miami-fl | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-21/pdf/2012-30768.pdf | Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard | 227,53 | The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation on the waters of Biscayne Bay and the Miami River in Miami, FL during the 2013 Orange Bowl Paddle Championship. The event will take place on January 13, 2013 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 1... |
| 2012-30775 | Community Reinvestment Act Regulations | Rule | The OCC, the Board, and the FDIC (collectively, the agencies) are amending their Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulations to adjust the asset-size thresholds used to define "small bank" or "small savings association" and "intermediate small bank" or "intermediate small savings association." As required by the CRA regulations, the adjustment to the threshold amount is based on the annual percentage change in the Consumer Price Index. | 2012-12-21 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/21/2012-30775/community-reinvestment-act-regulations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-21/pdf/2012-30775.pdf | Treasury Department; Comptroller of the Currency; Federal Reserve System; Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation | 497,80,188,164 | The OCC, the Board, and the FDIC (collectively, the agencies) are amending their Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulations to adjust the asset-size thresholds used to define "small bank" or "small savings association" and "intermediate small bank"... |
| 2012-30819 | Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing Benefits | Rule | This final rule amends the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's regulation on Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans to prescribe interest assumptions for valuation dates in the first quarter of 2013. The interest assumptions are used for valuing benefits under terminating single-employer plans covered by the pension insurance system administered by PBGC. As discussed below, PBGC has published a separate final rule document dealing with interest assumptions under its regulation on Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-Employer Plans for January 2013. | 2012-12-21 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/21/2012-30819/allocation-of-assets-in-single-employer-plans-interest-assumptions-for-valuing-benefits | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-21/pdf/2012-30819.pdf | Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation | 405 | This final rule amends the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's regulation on Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans to prescribe interest assumptions for valuation dates in the first quarter of 2013. The interest assumptions are used for... |
| 2012-30831 | Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Commercial Quota Harvested for the State of New Jersey | Rule | NMFS announces that the 2012 summer flounder commercial quota allocated to the State of New Jersey has been harvested. Vessels issued a commercial Federal fisheries permit for the summer flounder fishery may not land summer flounder in New Jersey for the remainder of calendar year 2012, unless additional quota becomes available through a transfer from another state. Regulations governing the summer flounder fishery require publication of this notification to advise New Jersey that the quota has been harvested and to advise vessel permit holders and dealer permit holders that no Federal commercial quota is available for landing summer flounder in New Jersey. | 2012-12-21 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/21/2012-30831/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-summer-flounder-fishery-commercial-quota-harvested-for | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-21/pdf/2012-30831.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS announces that the 2012 summer flounder commercial quota allocated to the State of New Jersey has been harvested. Vessels issued a commercial Federal fisheries permit for the summer flounder fishery may not land summer flounder in New Jersey for... |
| 2012-30832 | Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; 2013 Commercial and Recreational Quotas for Red Snapper | Rule | NMFS sets the 2013 commercial and recreational quotas for red snapper in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) through this temporary rule. NMFS has determined that the allowable biological catch (ABC) for red snapper in 2012 has been exceeded. Therefore, NMFS is maintaining the commercial and recreational quotas for red snapper in 2013 at the 2012 level. The intent of this action is to help achieve optimum yield (OY) for the Gulf red snapper resource without increasing the risk of red snapper experiencing overfishing. | 2012-12-21 | 2012 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/21/2012-30832/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-reef-fish-fishery-of-the-gulf-of-mexico | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-12-21/pdf/2012-30832.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS sets the 2013 commercial and recreational quotas for red snapper in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) through this temporary rule. NMFS has determined that the allowable biological catch (ABC) for red snapper in 2012... |
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publication_date TEXT,
pub_year INTEGER,
pub_month INTEGER,
html_url TEXT,
pdf_url TEXT,
agency_names TEXT,
agency_ids TEXT,
excerpts TEXT
);
CREATE INDEX idx_fr_date ON federal_register(publication_date);
CREATE INDEX idx_fr_year ON federal_register(pub_year);
CREATE INDEX idx_fr_type ON federal_register(type);
CREATE INDEX idx_fr_agencies ON federal_register(agency_names);