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| 2015-32666 | Retention of EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Immigrant Workers and Program Improvements Affecting High-Skilled Nonimmigrant Workers | Proposed Rule | The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing to amend its regulations related to certain employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant visa programs. The proposed amendments would provide various benefits to participants in those programs, including: Improved processes for U.S. employers seeking to sponsor and retain immigrant and nonimmigrant workers, greater stability and job flexibility for such workers, and increased transparency and consistency in the application of agency policy related to affected classifications. Many of these changes are primarily aimed at improving the ability of U.S. employers to hire and retain high-skilled workers who are beneficiaries of approved employment-based immigrant visa petitions and are waiting to become lawful permanent residents (LPRs), while increasing the ability of such workers to seek promotions, accept lateral positions with current employers, change employers, or pursue other employment options. First, DHS proposes to amend its regulations consistent with certain worker portability and other provisions in the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-first Century Act of 2000 (AC21), as amended, as well as the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 (ACWIA). These proposed amendments would clarify and improve longstanding agency policies and procedures-- previously articulated in agency memoranda and precedent decisions-- implementing sections of AC21 and ACWIA related to certain foreign workers, including sections specific to workers who have been sponsored for LPR status by their employers. In so doing, the proposed rule would enhance consistency among agency adjudicators and provide a primary repository of governing rules for the regulated community. In addition, the proposed rule would clarify several interpretive questions raised by AC21 and ACWIA. Second, consistent with existing DHS authorities and the goals of AC21 and ACWIA, DHS proposes to amend its regulations governing certain employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant visa p… | 2015-12-31 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/31/2015-32666/retention-of-eb-1-eb-2-and-eb-3-immigrant-workers-and-program-improvements-affecting-high-skilled | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-31/pdf/2015-32666.pdf | Homeland Security Department | 227 | The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing to amend its regulations related to certain employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant visa programs. The proposed amendments would provide various benefits to participants in those programs,... |
| 2015-32755 | Transfer Agent Regulations | Proposed Rule | The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is publishing this Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Concept Release, and Request for Comment on Transfer Agent Regulations ("release") to seek public comment regarding the Commission's transfer agent rules. The first transfer agent rules were adopted in 1977 and remain essentially unchanged. At the same time, transfer agents now operate in a market structure that bears little resemblance to the structure in 1977. The release, noting the importance of transfer agents within the national market structure, includes a history of transfer agent services and applicable regulations as well as an overview of current transfer agent services and activities, and requests comment on all topics. The release includes an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in specific areas, such as transfer agent registration and reporting requirements, safeguarding of funds and securities, and revision of obsolete or outdated rules, along with requests for comment, as well as a Concept Release and Request for Comment addressing additional areas of specific Commission interest, including processing of book-entry securities, broker-dealer recordkeeping for beneficial owners, transfer agents to mutual funds, and administration of issuer plans. The Commission intends to consider the public's comments in connection with any future rulemaking, and comments to the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking will be used to further consider the sufficiency and scope of the rulemaking proposals described therein. | 2015-12-31 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/31/2015-32755/transfer-agent-regulations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-31/pdf/2015-32755.pdf | Securities and Exchange Commission | 466 | The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is publishing this Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Concept Release, and Request for Comment on Transfer Agent Regulations ("release") to seek public comment regarding the Commission's... |
| 2015-32848 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4- 600R, and F4-600R series airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes). This proposed AD was prompted by a report of cracking of the lower tension bolt area at the rib one junction (both sides) of the lower wing. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for cracking of the fasteners and of the fitting around the fastener holes at the Frame (FR) 40 lower wing location, and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct crack initiation of the fittings of the FR40 lower wing locations, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. | 2015-12-31 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/31/2015-32848/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-31/pdf/2015-32848.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4- 600R, and F4-600R series airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600... |
| 2015-32850 | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of heavy corrosion and chrome damage on the forward and aft trunnion pin assemblies of the right and left main landing gears (MLGs). This proposed AD would require repetitive lubrication of the forward and aft trunnion pin assemblies of the right and left MLGs; repetitive inspections of these assemblies for corrosion and chrome damage, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary; and the installation of new or modified trunnion pin assembly components, which would terminate the repetitive lubrication and repetitive inspections. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct heavy corrosion and chrome damage on the forward and aft trunnion pin assemblies of the right and left MLGs, which could result in cracking of these assemblies and collapse of the MLGs. | 2015-12-31 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/31/2015-32850/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-31/pdf/2015-32850.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of heavy corrosion and chrome damage on the forward and... |
| 2015-32852 | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes equipped with Pratt and Whitney engines. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of blocked drain lines at the engine forward strut that caused flammable fluid to accumulate in a flammable leakage zone. This proposed AD would require doing the following actions on the left strut and right strut: A one-time cleaning of certain forward strut drain lines; installing new forward strut drain lines and insulation blankets; a leak check of the forward strut drain lines; and repair if any leak is found. This proposed AD would also require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate a certain airworthiness limitation. We are proposing this AD to prevent blockage of forward strut drain lines, which could cause flammable fluids to collect in the forward strut area and potentially cause an uncontrolled fire or cause failure of engine attachment structure and consequent airplane loss. | 2015-12-31 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/31/2015-32852/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-31/pdf/2015-32852.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes equipped with Pratt and Whitney engines. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of blocked drain lines at the engine forward... |
| 2015-32885 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of cracks found during maintenance inspections on certain lugs of the 10VU rack side fittings in the cockpit. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for cracking of the lugs on the 10VU rack side fittings, and repair of any cracking. We are proposing this AD to prevent loss of flight-critical information displayed to the flightcrew during a critical phase of flight, such as an approach or takeoff, which could result in loss of airplane control at an altitude insufficient for recovery. | 2015-12-31 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/31/2015-32885/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-31/pdf/2015-32885.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of cracks found during maintenance inspections on certain lugs of the 10VU rack side... |
| 2015-32893 | Appliance Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee: Notice of Open Meetings for the Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Working Group To Negotiate a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) for Energy Conservation Standards | Proposed Rule | The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announces public meetings and webinars for the Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Working Group. The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that agencies publish notice of an advisory committee meeting in the Federal Register. | 2015-12-31 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/31/2015-32893/appliance-standards-and-rulemaking-federal-advisory-committee-notice-of-open-meetings-for-the | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-31/pdf/2015-32893.pdf | Energy Department | 136 | The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announces public meetings and webinars for the Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Working Group. The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that agencies publish notice of an advisory committee meeting in the... |
| 2015-32966 | Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Fixed-Gear Commercial Halibut and Sablefish Fisheries; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Crab Rationalization Program; Cost Recovery Authorized Payment Methods | Proposed Rule | NMFS issues a proposed rule to revise the authorized methods for payment of cost recovery fees for the Halibut and Sablefish Individual Fishing Quota Program and the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Crab Rationalization Program. This proposed rule is necessary to improve data security procedures and to reduce administrative costs of processing cost recovery fee payments. The proposed rule is intended to promote the goals and objectives of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1982, the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands, the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska, the Fishery Management Plan for Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crabs, and other applicable laws. | 2015-12-31 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/31/2015-32966/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-fixed-gear-commercial-halibut-and-sablefish | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-31/pdf/2015-32966.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS issues a proposed rule to revise the authorized methods for payment of cost recovery fees for the Halibut and Sablefish Individual Fishing Quota Program and the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Crab Rationalization Program. This proposed rule is... |
| 2015-32618 | Impact Aid Programs | Proposed Rule | The Secretary proposes to amend the Impact Aid Program regulations issued under title VIII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA or "the Act"). The proposed regulations govern Impact Aid payments to local educational agencies (LEAs). The program, in general, provides assistance for maintenance and operations costs to LEAs that are affected by Federal activities. These proposed regulations would update, clarify, and improve the current regulations. | 2015-12-30 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/30/2015-32618/impact-aid-programs | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-30/pdf/2015-32618.pdf | Education Department | 126 | The Secretary proposes to amend the Impact Aid Program regulations issued under title VIII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA or "the Act"). The proposed regulations govern Impact Aid payments to local educational... |
| 2015-32681 | Hazardous Materials: Safety Requirements for External Product Piping on Cargo Tanks Transporting Flammable Liquids | Proposed Rule | PHMSA is withdrawing the notice proposing to stop the transportation of flammable liquid material in unprotected external product piping on DOT specification cargo tank motor vehicles as mandated by the "Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act" or the "FAST Act". Although PHMSA is withdrawing its rulemaking proposal, the agency will continue to consider methods to improve the safety of transporting flammable liquid by cargo tank motor vehicle. PHMSA will also continue to analyze current incident data and improve the collection of future incident data to assist in making an informed decision on methods to address this issue further, if warranted. | 2015-12-30 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/30/2015-32681/hazardous-materials-safety-requirements-for-external-product-piping-on-cargo-tanks-transporting | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-30/pdf/2015-32681.pdf | Transportation Department; Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration | 492,408 | PHMSA is withdrawing the notice proposing to stop the transportation of flammable liquid material in unprotected external product piping on DOT specification cargo tank motor vehicles as mandated by the "Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act" or... |
| 2015-32764 | Occupational Exposure to Beryllium | Proposed Rule | OSHA is scheduling an informal public hearing on its proposed rule "Occupational Exposure to Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds." The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on August 7, 2015 and the 90-day public comment period ended on November 5, 2015. This document describes the procedures that will govern this hearing. | 2015-12-30 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/30/2015-32764/occupational-exposure-to-beryllium | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-30/pdf/2015-32764.pdf | Labor Department; Occupational Safety and Health Administration | 271,386 | OSHA is scheduling an informal public hearing on its proposed rule "Occupational Exposure to Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds." The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on August 7, 2015 and the 90-day public comment period ended on... |
| 2015-32855 | Revision of Regulations To Allow Federal Contractors, Subcontractors, and Grantees To File Whistleblower Disclosures With the U.S. Office of Special Counsel; Withdrawal of Proposed Rule | Proposed Rule | In the Federal Register published on January 22, 2015, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) issued a proposed rule that would allow the agency to accept covered disclosures of wrongdoing from employees working under a contract or grant with the Federal government. OSC hereby withdraws this proposed rule. | 2015-12-30 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/30/2015-32855/revision-of-regulations-to-allow-federal-contractors-subcontractors-and-grantees-to-file | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-30/pdf/2015-32855.pdf | Special Counsel Office | 473 | In the Federal Register published on January 22, 2015, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) issued a proposed rule that would allow the agency to accept covered disclosures of wrongdoing from employees working under a contract or grant with the... |
| 2015-32868 | Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Certification for Commercial Motor Vehicles Operated by United States-Domiciled Motor Carriers; Withdrawal | Proposed Rule | The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) withdraws its June 17, 2015, notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which would have required each commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operated by a United States-domiciled (U.S.-domiciled) motor carrier engaged in interstate commerce to display a label applied by the vehicle manufacturer or a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Registered Importer to document the vehicle's compliance with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSSs) in effect as of the date of manufacture. FMCSA withdraws the NPRM because commenters raised substantive issues which have led the Agency to conclude that it would be inappropriate to move forward with a final rule based on the proposal. Because the FMVSSs critical to the operational safety of CMVs are cross-referenced in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), FMCSA has determined that it can most effectively ensure that motor carriers maintain the safety equipment and features provided by the FMVSSs through enforcement of the FMCSRs, making an additional FMVSS certification labeling regulation unnecessary. | 2015-12-30 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/30/2015-32868/parts-and-accessories-necessary-for-safe-operation-federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-30/pdf/2015-32868.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | 492,181 | The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) withdraws its June 17, 2015, notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which would have required each commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operated by a United States-domiciled (U.S.-domiciled) motor... |
| 2015-32872 | Extension of Comment Period on the Proposed Rule on Roadless Area Conservation; National Forests System Lands in Colorado | Proposed Rule | The Forest Service published a notice in the Federal Register on November 20, 2015, initiating a 45-day comment period on the proposed rule on Roadless Area Conservation; National Forests System Lands in Colorado. The closing date for the 45-day comment period was January 4, 2016. The Agency is extending the comment period to January 15, 2016. | 2015-12-30 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/30/2015-32872/extension-of-comment-period-on-the-proposed-rule-on-roadless-area-conservation-national-forests | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-30/pdf/2015-32872.pdf | Agriculture Department; Forest Service | 12,209 | The Forest Service published a notice in the Federal Register on November 20, 2015, initiating a 45-day comment period on the proposed rule on Roadless Area Conservation; National Forests System Lands in Colorado. The closing date for the 45-day... |
| 2015-32873 | Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Multiyear Contract Requirements (DFARS Case 2015-D009) | Proposed Rule | DoD is proposing to amend the DFARS to implement a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 and a section of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY 2015, which address various requirements for multiyear contracts. | 2015-12-30 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/30/2015-32873/defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-supplement-multiyear-contract-requirements-dfars-case | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-30/pdf/2015-32873.pdf | Defense Department; Defense Acquisition Regulations System | 103,97 | DoD is proposing to amend the DFARS to implement a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 and a section of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY 2015, which address various requirements for multiyear... |
| 2015-32874 | Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Defense Contractors Performing Private Security Functions (DFARS Case 2015-D021) | Proposed Rule | DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to consolidate requirements that are applicable to DoD contracts for private security functions performed in designated areas outside the United States, make changes regarding applicability, and revise applicable quality assurance standards. | 2015-12-30 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/30/2015-32874/defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-supplement-defense-contractors-performing-private-security | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-30/pdf/2015-32874.pdf | Defense Department; Defense Acquisition Regulations System | 103,97 | DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to consolidate requirements that are applicable to DoD contracts for private security functions performed in designated areas outside the United States, make... |
| 2015-32899 | Treatment of Data Influenced by Exceptional Events | Proposed Rule | On November 20, 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule titled, "Treatment of Data Influenced by Exceptional Events." The EPA is extending the comment period on the proposed rule and the notice of availability of the related draft guidance that was scheduled to close on January 19, 2016. The new comment closing date will be February 3, 2016. We are extending the comment period at the request of several stakeholders to allow interested parties additional time to thoroughly review and analyze the noted documents and provide meaningful comments. | 2015-12-30 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/30/2015-32899/treatment-of-data-influenced-by-exceptional-events | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-30/pdf/2015-32899.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | On November 20, 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule titled, "Treatment of Data Influenced by Exceptional Events." The EPA is extending the comment period on the proposed rule and the notice of availability of the related... |
| 2015-32507 | Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS | Proposed Rule | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the comment period for the proposed rule titled "Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS" that was published in the Federal Register on December 3, 2015. The proposal provided for a public comment period ending January 19, 2016. The EPA received several requests from the public to extend this comment period. The EPA is extending the comment period to a 60-day public comment period ending February 1, 2016. | 2015-12-29 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/29/2015-32507/cross-state-air-pollution-rule-update-for-the-2008-ozone-naaqs | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-29/pdf/2015-32507.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the comment period for the proposed rule titled "Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS" that was published in the Federal Register on December 3, 2015. The proposal... |
| 2015-32547 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes, and Airbus Model A340-541 and A340-642 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of an under- torqued forward engine mount bolt. This proposed AD would require a one-time torque check of the forward and aft engine mount bolts, and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct improperly torqued engine mount bolts, which could lead to detachment of the engine from the airplane during flight; and consequent damage to the airplane and injury to persons on the ground. | 2015-12-29 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/29/2015-32547/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-29/pdf/2015-32547.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes, and Airbus Model A340-541 and A340-642 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report... |
| 2015-32548 | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of electrical shorts of the motor stator wiring burning a hole through the housing of the motor of the cabin air compressor (CAC). This proposed AD would require installing modified inboard and outboard CAC modules on the left side and right side cabin air conditioning and temperature control system (CACTCS) packs. We are proposing this AD to prevent an electrical short from burning through the housing of the motor of the CAC, which could result in a fire in the pack bay, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. | 2015-12-29 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/29/2015-32548/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-29/pdf/2015-32548.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of electrical shorts of the motor stator wiring burning a hole through the housing of the motor of the... |
| 2015-32592 | Neurological Devices; Reclassification of Electroconvulsive Therapy Devices Intended for Use in Treating Severe Major Depressive Episode in Patients 18 Years of Age and Older Who Are Treatment Resistant or Require a Rapid Response; Effective Date of Requirement for Premarket Approval for Electroconvulsive Therapy for Certain Specified Intended Uses | Proposed Rule | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a proposed administrative order to reclassify the electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) device for use in treating severe major depressive episode (MDE) associated with major depressive disorder (MDD) or bipolar disorder (BPD) in patients 18 years of age and older who are treatment-resistant or who require a rapid response due to the severity of their psychiatric or medical condition, which is a preamendments class III device, into class II (special controls) based on new information. FDA is also proposing to require the filing of a premarket approval application (PMA) or a notice of completion of a product development protocol (PDP) for ECT devices for other intended uses specified in this proposed order. The Agency is also summarizing its proposed findings regarding the degree of risk of illness or injury designed to be eliminated or reduced by requiring the devices to meet the statute's approval requirements for other intended uses specified in this proposed order. In addition, FDA is announcing the opportunity for interested persons to request that the Agency change the classification of any of the devices mentioned in this document based on new information. This action implements certain statutory requirements. | 2015-12-29 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/29/2015-32592/neurological-devices-reclassification-of-electroconvulsive-therapy-devices-intended-for-use-in | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-29/pdf/2015-32592.pdf | Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration | 221,199 | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a proposed administrative order to reclassify the electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) device for use in treating severe major depressive episode (MDE) associated with major depressive disorder (MDD) or... |
| 2015-32639 | Revisions to the Public Notice Provisions in Clean Air Act Permitting Programs | Proposed Rule | The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to revise the public notice rule provisions for the New Source Review (NSR), title V and Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) permit programs of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the corresponding onshore area (COA) determinations for implementation of the OCS air quality regulations. This action would remove the mandatory requirement to provide public notice of a draft air permit, as well as certain other program actions, through publication in a newspaper and would instead allow for electronic noticing (e-notice) of these actions. The proposed rule revisions would apply to major source air permits issued by the EPA, by EPA-delegated air agencies, and by air agencies with EPA-approved programs (with the exception of permits that are issued pursuant to the Tribal NSR Rule, which already allows for e-notice methods). | 2015-12-29 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/29/2015-32639/revisions-to-the-public-notice-provisions-in-clean-air-act-permitting-programs | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-29/pdf/2015-32639.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to revise the public notice rule provisions for the New Source Review (NSR), title V and Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) permit programs of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the corresponding onshore area... |
| 2015-32686 | Draft Guidances Relating to the Regulation of Human Cells, Tissues, or Cellular or Tissue-Based Products; Public Hearing; Request for Comments; Correction | Proposed Rule | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is correcting a notification of a public hearing entitled "Draft Guidances Relating to the Regulation of Human Cells, Tissues, or Cellular or Tissue-Based Products; Public Hearing; Request for Comments" that appeared in the Federal Register of October 30, 2015 (80 FR 66845). The document announced a public hearing to obtain input on four recently issued draft guidances relating to the regulation of human cells, tissues, or cellular or tissue-based products (HCT/Ps). The document published with conflicting information about who must register for the public hearing. This document corrects that error. | 2015-12-29 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/29/2015-32686/draft-guidances-relating-to-the-regulation-of-human-cells-tissues-or-cellular-or-tissue-based | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-29/pdf/2015-32686.pdf | Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration | 221,199 | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is correcting a notification of a public hearing entitled "Draft Guidances Relating to the Regulation of Human Cells, Tissues, or Cellular or Tissue-Based Products; Public Hearing; Request for Comments"... |
| 2015-32742 | Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off of Alaska; Observer Coverage Requirements for Small Catcher/Processors in the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Groundfish Fisheries | Proposed Rule | NMFS proposes regulations that would implement Amendment 112 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI FMP) and Amendment 102 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA FMP) and revise regulations for observer coverage requirements for certain small catcher/processors in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) and Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI). If approved, this proposed rule would modify the criteria for NMFS to place small catcher/ processors in the partial observer coverage category under the North Pacific Groundfish and Halibut Observer Program (Observer Program). Under this proposed rule, the owner of a non-trawl catcher/processor could choose to be in the partial observer coverage category, on an annual basis, if the vessel processed less than 79,000 lb (35.8 mt) of groundfish on an average weekly basis in a particular prior year, as specified in this proposed rule. This proposed rule would not alter observer coverage requirements for a catcher/processor using trawl gear or for a catcher/processor when participating in a catch share program; these catcher/processors would continue to be required to be in the full observer coverage category. This proposed rule would provide a relatively limited exception to the general requirement that all catcher/processors are in the full observer coverage category, and maintain the full observer coverage requirement for all trawl catcher/ processors and catcher/processors participating in a catch share program that requires full coverage. The net impact of this proposed rule on the information available for fisheries management is expected to be small due, in part, to the small amount of fishing activity that would be impacted. This proposed rule is intended to promote the goals of the BSAI and GOA FMPs, and to promote the goals and objectives of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson- Stevens Act) and other applicable laws. | 2015-12-29 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/29/2015-32742/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-of-alaska-observer-coverage-requirements-for-small | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-29/pdf/2015-32742.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS proposes regulations that would implement Amendment 112 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI FMP) and Amendment 102 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of... |
| 2015-32743 | Trade Monitoring Procedures for Fishery Products; International Trade in Seafood; Permit Requirements for Importers and Exporters | Proposed Rule | NMFS proposes regulations to revise procedures and requirements for filing import, export, and re-export documentation for certain fishery products to meet requirements for the SAFE Port Act of 2006, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA), other applicable statutes, and obligations that arise from U.S. participation in regional fishery management organizations (RFMOs) and other arrangements to which the United States is a member or contracting party. Specifically, NMFS proposes to integrate the collection of trade documentation within the government-wide International Trade Data System (ITDS) and require electronic information collection through the automated portal maintained by the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Under this integration, NMFS would require annually renewable International Fisheries Trade Permits (IFTP) for the import, export, and re-export of certain regulated seafood commodities that are subject to trade monitoring programs of RFMOs and/or subject to trade documentation requirements under domestic law. These trade monitoring programs enable the United States to exclude products that do not meet the criteria for admissibility to U.S. markets, including products resulting from illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing activities. This proposed rule would consolidate existing international trade permits for regulated seafood products under the Antarctic Marine Living Resources (AMLR) and Highly Migratory Species International Trade Permit (HMS ITP) programs and expand the scope of the permit requirement to include regulated seafood products under the Tuna Tracking and Verification Program (TTVP). This proposed rule would also stipulate data and trade documentation for the above programs which must be provided electronically to CBP and address recordkeeping requirements for these programs in light of the proposed changes. Trade documentation excludes any programmatic documents that are not required at the time of entry/expor… | 2015-12-29 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/29/2015-32743/trade-monitoring-procedures-for-fishery-products-international-trade-in-seafood-permit-requirements | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-29/pdf/2015-32743.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS proposes regulations to revise procedures and requirements for filing import, export, and re-export documentation for certain fishery products to meet requirements for the SAFE Port Act of 2006, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and... |
| 2015-32796 | Energy Conservation Program: Certification and Enforcement-Import Data Collection | Proposed Rule | The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing a requirement that a person importing into the United States any covered product or equipment subject to an applicable energy conservation standard provide, prior to importation, a certification of admissibility to the DOE for the covered product or equipment. The certification would be submitted to DOE through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). | 2015-12-29 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/29/2015-32796/energy-conservation-program-certification-and-enforcement-import-data-collection | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-29/pdf/2015-32796.pdf | Energy Department | 136 | The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing a requirement that a person importing into the United States any covered product or equipment subject to an applicable energy conservation standard provide, prior to importation, a certification of... |
| 2015-29890 | Regulation of NMS Stock Alternative Trading Systems | Proposed Rule | The Securities and Exchange Commission is proposing to amend the regulatory requirements in Regulation ATS under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") applicable to alternative trading systems ("ATSs") that transact in National Market System ("NMS") stocks (hereinafter referred to as ("NMS Stock ATSs"), including so called "dark pools." First, the Commission is proposing to amend Regulation ATS to adopt Form ATS-N to provide information about the broker-dealer that operates the NMS Stock ATS ("broker- dealer operator") and the activities of the broker-dealer operator and its affiliates in connection with the NMS Stock ATS, and to provide detailed information about the manner of operations of the ATS. Second, the Commission is proposing to make filings on Form ATS-N public by posting certain Form ATS-N filings on the Commission's internet Web site and requiring each NMS Stock ATS that has a Web site to post on the NMS Stock ATS's Web site a direct URL hyperlink to the Commission's Web site that contains the required documents. Third, the Commission is proposing to amend Regulation ATS to provide a process for the Commission to determine whether an entity qualifies for the exemption from the definition of "exchange" under Exchange Act Rule 3a1-1(a)(2) with regard to NMS stocks and declare an NMS Stock ATS's Form ATS-N either effective or, after notice and opportunity for hearing, ineffective. Fourth, under the proposal, the Commission could suspend, limit, or revoke the exemption from the definition of "exchange" after providing notice and opportunity for hearing. Fifth, the Commission is proposing to require that an ATS's safeguards and procedures to protect subscribers' confidential trading information be written. The Commission is also proposing to make conforming changes to Regulation ATS and Exchange Act Rule 3a1-1(a). Additionally, the Commission is requesting comment about, among other things, changing the requirements of the exemption from the definition of "exchange" pursuant to Exchange Act… | 2015-12-28 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/28/2015-29890/regulation-of-nms-stock-alternative-trading-systems | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-28/pdf/2015-29890.pdf | Securities and Exchange Commission | 466 | The Securities and Exchange Commission is proposing to amend the regulatory requirements in Regulation ATS under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") applicable to alternative trading systems ("ATSs") that transact in National Market... |
| 2015-31368 | Hearing Aid Compatibility Standards | Proposed Rule | In this document, the Commission proposes to amend its hearing aid compatibility (HAC) rules to enhance equal access to the national telecommunications network by people with hearing loss and implement the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility. The proposed changes would expand the scope of the wireline HAC rules, add a volume control requirement for wireless handsets, address recently revised technical standards, and streamline the process for enabling industry to use new or revised technical standards for assessing HAC compliance. | 2015-12-28 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/28/2015-31368/hearing-aid-compatibility-standards | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-28/pdf/2015-31368.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | In this document, the Commission proposes to amend its hearing aid compatibility (HAC) rules to enhance equal access to the national telecommunications network by people with hearing loss and implement the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video... |
| 2015-31704 | Use of Derivatives by Registered Investment Companies and Business Development Companies | Proposed Rule | The Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission" or "SEC") is proposing rule 18f-4, a new exemptive rule under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act" or "Act") designed to address the investor protection purposes and concerns underlying section 18 of the Act and to provide an updated and more comprehensive approach to the regulation of funds' use of derivatives. The proposed rule would permit mutual funds, exchange- traded funds ("ETFs"), closed-end funds, and companies that have elected to be treated as business development companies ("BDCs") under the Act (collectively, "funds") to enter into derivatives transactions and financial commitment transactions (as those terms are defined in the proposed rule) notwithstanding the prohibitions and restrictions on the issuance of senior securities under section 18 of the Act, provided that the funds comply with the conditions of the proposed rule. A fund that relies on the proposed rule in order to enter into derivatives transactions would be required to: comply with one of two alternative portfolio limitations designed to impose a limit on the amount of leverage the fund may obtain through derivatives transactions and other senior securities transactions; manage the risks associated with the fund's derivatives transactions by maintaining an amount of certain assets, defined in the proposed rule as "qualifying coverage assets," designed to enable the fund to meet its obligations under its derivatives transactions; and, depending on the extent of its derivatives usage, establish a formalized derivatives risk management program. A fund that relies on the proposed rule in order to enter into financial commitment transactions would be required to maintain qualifying coverage assets equal in value to the fund's full obligations under those transactions. The Commission also is proposing amendments to proposed Form N-PORT and proposed Form N-CEN that would require reporting and disclosure of certain information regarding a fund's derivatives u… | 2015-12-28 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/28/2015-31704/use-of-derivatives-by-registered-investment-companies-and-business-development-companies | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-28/pdf/2015-31704.pdf | Securities and Exchange Commission | 466 | The Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission" or "SEC") is proposing rule 18f-4, a new exemptive rule under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act" or "Act") designed to address the investor protection purposes and... |
| 2015-31876 | Texas: Final Authorization of State-initiated Changes and Incorporation by Reference of State Hazardous Waste Management Program | Proposed Rule | During a review of Texas' regulations, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identified a variety of State-initiated changes to Texas' hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended (RCRA), for which the State had not previously sought authorization. The EPA proposes to authorize the State for the program changes. In addition, the EPA proposes to codify in the regulations entitled "Approved State Hazardous Waste Management Programs, "Texas' authorized hazardous waste program". The EPA will incorporate by reference into the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) those provisions of the State regulations that are authorized and that the EPA will enforce under RCRA. | 2015-12-28 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/28/2015-31876/texas-final-authorization-of-state-initiated-changes-and-incorporation-by-reference-of-state | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-28/pdf/2015-31876.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | During a review of Texas' regulations, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identified a variety of State-initiated changes to Texas' hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended (RCRA), for which the State... |
| 2015-32411 | On-Time Performance Under Section 213 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 | Proposed Rule | The Surface Transportation Board (Board) is proposing a definition of "on-time performance" for purposes of Section 213 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA). | 2015-12-28 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/28/2015-32411/on-time-performance-under-section-213-of-the-passenger-rail-investment-and-improvement-act-of-2008 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-28/pdf/2015-32411.pdf | Transportation Department; Surface Transportation Board | 492,481 | The Surface Transportation Board (Board) is proposing a definition of "on-time performance" for purposes of Section 213 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA). |
| 2015-32471 | Use of the Term “Natural” in the Labeling of Human Food Products; Request for Information and Comments; Extension of Comment Period | Proposed Rule | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is extending the comment period for a docket to receive information and comments on the use of the term "natural" in the labeling of human food products, including foods that are genetically engineered or contain ingredients produced through the use of genetic engineering. A notice requesting comments on this topic appeared in the Federal Register of November 12, 2015. We initially established February 10, 2016, as the deadline for the submission of comments. We are taking this action in response to requests for an extension to allow interested persons additional time to submit comments. | 2015-12-28 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/28/2015-32471/use-of-the-term-natural-in-the-labeling-of-human-food-products-request-for-information-and-comments | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-28/pdf/2015-32471.pdf | Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration | 221,199 | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is extending the comment period for a docket to receive information and comments on the use of the term "natural" in the labeling of human food products, including foods that are genetically engineered or... |
| 2015-32509 | Air Plan Approval; Indiana; Temporary Alternate Opacity Limits for American Electric Power, Rockport | Proposed Rule | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the Indiana State Implementation Plan (SIP), authorizing temporary alternate opacity limits (TAOLs) at the American Electric Power, Rockport (AEP Rockport) facility during periods of unit startup and shutdown. This action is consistent with the Clean Air Act (CAA) and EPA policy regarding emissions during periods of startup and shutdown. Indiana has provided an air quality analysis demonstrating that this revision will continue to protect the applicable National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM<INF>2.5</INF>) in Spencer County. | 2015-12-28 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/28/2015-32509/air-plan-approval-indiana-temporary-alternate-opacity-limits-for-american-electric-power-rockport | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-28/pdf/2015-32509.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the Indiana State Implementation Plan (SIP), authorizing temporary alternate opacity limits (TAOLs) at the American Electric Power, Rockport (AEP Rockport) facility during... |
| 2015-32581 | International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna Fisheries; Fishing Restrictions for the Area of Overlap Between the Convention Areas of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission and the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission | Proposed Rule | NMFS hereby proposes regulations under the Tuna Conventions Act to implement Recommendation C-12-11 of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC). Recommendation C-12-11 revises the management regime for the area of overlapping jurisdiction between the IATTC and the Commission for the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPFC). These proposed regulations provide that the management measures of the IATTC would no longer apply in the area of overlapping jurisdiction, with the exception of regulations governing the IATTC Regional Vessel Register. This action is necessary for the United States to satisfy its obligations as a member of the IATTC. | 2015-12-28 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/28/2015-32581/international-fisheries-pacific-tuna-fisheries-fishing-restrictions-for-the-area-of-overlap-between | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-28/pdf/2015-32581.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS hereby proposes regulations under the Tuna Conventions Act to implement Recommendation C-12-11 of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC). Recommendation C-12-11 revises the management regime for the area of overlapping jurisdiction... |
| 2015-32599 | Regulatory Improvements for Decommissioning Power Reactors | Proposed Rule | On November 19, 2015, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requested comments on an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) on regulatory improvements for decommissioning power reactors. The public comment period was originally scheduled to close on January 4, 2016. The NRC has decided to extend the public comment period to allow more time for members of the public to develop and submit their comments. | 2015-12-28 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/28/2015-32599/regulatory-improvements-for-decommissioning-power-reactors | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-28/pdf/2015-32599.pdf | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | 383 | On November 19, 2015, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requested comments on an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) on regulatory improvements for decommissioning power reactors. The public comment period was originally scheduled... |
| 2015-32606 | Guidance on Charging and Penalty Determinations in Settlement of Administrative Enforcement Cases, Revision of Supplement No. 1 to Part 766 of the Export Administration Regulations | Proposed Rule | This proposed rule would revise Bureau of Industry and Security's (BIS) guidance regarding administrative enforcement cases based on violations of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The rule would rewrite Supplement No. 1 to part 766 of the EAR, setting forth the factors BIS considers when setting penalties in settlements of administrative enforcement cases and when deciding whether to pursue administrative charges or settle allegations of EAR violations. This proposed rule would not apply to alleged violations of part 760-- Restrictive Trade Practices and Boycotts, which would continue to be subject to Supplement No. 2 to part 766. BIS is proposing these changes to make administrative penalties more predictable to the public and aligned with those promulgated by the Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). | 2015-12-28 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/28/2015-32606/guidance-on-charging-and-penalty-determinations-in-settlement-of-administrative-enforcement-cases | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-28/pdf/2015-32606.pdf | Commerce Department; Industry and Security Bureau | 54,241 | This proposed rule would revise Bureau of Industry and Security's (BIS) guidance regarding administrative enforcement cases based on violations of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The rule would rewrite Supplement No. 1 to part 766 of the... |
| 2015-30810 | Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GV and GV-SP airplanes. The NPRM proposed to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-22-19, which requires inspecting to determine if fuel boost pumps having a certain part number are installed, replacing the fuel boost pumps having a certain part number, and revising the airplane maintenance or inspection program to include revised instructions for continued airworthiness. The NPRM also proposed to require revising the airplane maintenance program to include a fuel leak check of the fuel boost pumps, using new service information. The NPRM was prompted by reports of two independent types of failure of the fuel boost pump: overheat damage on the internal components and external housing, and fuel leakage. This action revises the NPRM by reducing the compliance time for revising the airplane maintenance program. We are proposing this supplemental NPRM (SNPRM) to prevent fuel leakage in combination with a capacitor clearance issue, which could result in an uncontrolled fire in the wheel well. Since these actions impose an additional burden over that proposed in the NPRM, we are reopening the comment period to allow the public the chance to comment on these proposed changes. | 2015-12-24 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/24/2015-30810/airworthiness-directives-gulfstream-aerospace-corporation-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-24/pdf/2015-30810.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GV and GV-SP airplanes. The NPRM proposed to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-22-19, which requires inspecting to determine if... |
| 2015-31850 | Airworthiness Directives; B-N Group Ltd. Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for B-N Group Ltd. Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN- 2A-9, BN-2A-20, BN-2A-21, BN-2A-26, BN-2A-27, BN-2B-20, BN-2B-21, BN- 2B-26, BN-2B-27, BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III-2, BN2A MK. III-3 BN2A, BN2B, and BN2A MKIII (all models on TCDS A17EU and A29EU) airplanes that would supersede AD 2007-06-06. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated 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 cracks in the inner shell of certain pitot/static pressure heads. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. | 2015-12-24 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/24/2015-31850/airworthiness-directives-b-n-group-ltd-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-24/pdf/2015-31850.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for B-N Group Ltd. Models BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN-2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN- 2A-9, BN-2A-20, BN-2A-21, BN-2A-26, BN-2A-27, BN-2B-20, BN-2B-21, BN- 2B-26, BN-2B-27, BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III-2,... |
| 2015-31883 | Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Program | Proposed Rule | The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, proposes to amend the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) regulations. This proposed rule makes changes to CCDF regulations to detail provisions of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 in order to protect the health and safety of children in child care; help parents make informed consumer choices and access information to support child development; provide equal access to stable, high quality child care for low-income children; and enhance the overall quality of child care and the early childhood workforce. | 2015-12-24 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/24/2015-31883/child-care-and-development-fund-ccdf-program | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-24/pdf/2015-31883.pdf | Health and Human Services Department | 221 | The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, proposes to amend the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) regulations. This proposed rule makes changes to CCDF regulations to detail provisions of the Child Care... |
| 2015-32085 | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-16- 02, for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) airplanes. AD 2014-16-02 currently requires revising the airplane flight manual to prohibit thrust reverser operation, doing repetitive detailed inspections of both engine thrust reversers for cracks, and modifying the thrust reversers if necessary. The modification of the thrust reversers is also an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. Since we issued AD 2014-16-02, we have determined that it is necessary to add a requirement to repair or modify the thrust reversers, which would terminate the requirements of AD 2014-16-02. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct cracks of the translating sleeve at the thrust reverser actuator attachment points, which could result in deployment or dislodgement of an engine thrust reverser in flight and subsequent reduced control of the airplane. | 2015-12-24 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/24/2015-32085/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-inc-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-24/pdf/2015-32085.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-16- 02, for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600) airplanes. AD 2014-16-02 currently requires revising the airplane flight manual to prohibit thrust reverser operation, doing... |
| 2015-32086 | Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of cracking in a certain section of the secondary structure of the wing. This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection of the trailing edge rib, and corrective action if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct cracking that could lead to failure of the affected rib and consequent reduced control of the airplane. | 2015-12-24 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/24/2015-32086/airworthiness-directives-fokker-services-bv-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-24/pdf/2015-32086.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of cracking in a certain section of the secondary structure of the wing. This... |
| 2015-32157 | Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Danville, AR | Proposed Rule | This action proposes to establish Class E airspace at Danville, AR. Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures developed at Danville Municipal Airport, for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. | 2015-12-24 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/24/2015-32157/proposed-establishment-of-class-e-airspace-danville-ar | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-24/pdf/2015-32157.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This action proposes to establish Class E airspace at Danville, AR. Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures developed at Danville Municipal Airport, for the safety and management of Instrument Flight... |
| 2015-32273 | Ownership Information in Market-Based Rate Filings | Proposed Rule | The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) proposes to amend its regulations to clarify the scope of ownership information that sellers seeking to obtain or retain market-based rate authority must provide. The Commission proposes to find that the current policy that requires sellers to provide comprehensive ownership information is not necessary for the Commission's assessment of horizontal or vertical market power. The Commission further proposes to amend its regulations to clarify the types of ownership changes that must be reported to the Commission via a notice of change in status. | 2015-12-24 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/24/2015-32273/ownership-information-in-market-based-rate-filings | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-24/pdf/2015-32273.pdf | Energy Department; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission | 136,167 | The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) proposes to amend its regulations to clarify the scope of ownership information that sellers seeking to obtain or retain market-based rate authority must provide. The Commission proposes to find... |
| 2015-32310 | Apprenticeship Programs; Equal Employment Opportunity; Extension of Comment Period | Proposed Rule | The Department of Labor (Department) issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register of November 6, 2015 [80 FR 68907], concerning proposed updates to the equal opportunity regulations that implement the National Apprenticeship Act of 1937. This document extends the comment period an additional 15 days, from January 5, 2016, to January 20, 2016. The Department received a request for additional time to develop comments on the proposed rulemaking. The Department is therefore extending the comment period in order to give all interested persons the opportunity to comment fully. | 2015-12-24 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/24/2015-32310/apprenticeship-programs-equal-employment-opportunity-extension-of-comment-period | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-24/pdf/2015-32310.pdf | Labor Department | 271 | The Department of Labor (Department) issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register of November 6, 2015 [80 FR 68907], concerning proposed updates to the equal opportunity regulations that implement the National Apprenticeship Act of 1937. This... |
| 2015-32378 | Notice of Availability of Regulatory Impact Assessment and Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Regarding the Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions | Proposed Rule | By this notice, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announces the availability of two related documents that are part of the Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions Proposed Rulemaking: A Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) and an Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (IRFA). | 2015-12-24 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/24/2015-32378/notice-of-availability-of-regulatory-impact-assessment-and-initial-regulatory-flexibility-analysis | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-24/pdf/2015-32378.pdf | Treasury Department; Financial Crimes Enforcement Network | 497,194 | By this notice, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announces the availability of two related documents that are part of the Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions... |
| 2015-32445 | Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Red Snapper Management Measures; Amendment 28 | Proposed Rule | The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) has submitted Amendment 28 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP) for review, approval, and implementation by NMFS. Amendment 28 would revise the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) red snapper commercial and recreational sector allocations of the stock annual catch limit (ACL). If Amendment 28 is approved and implemented, it would result in changes to the red snapper commercial and recreational quotas and the recreational annual catch target (ACT). Additionally, the Federal charter vessel/headboat and private angling component ACLs and ACTs, which are based on the recreational sector's ACL and ACT, would also be revised. The intent of Amendment 28 is to reallocate the Gulf red snapper harvest consistent with the 2014 red snapper update assessment while ensuring the allowable catch and recovery benefits from the rebuilding red snapper stock are fairly and equitably allocated between the commercial and recreational sectors to achieve optimum yield (OY). | 2015-12-24 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/24/2015-32445/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-2015-12-24/pdf/2015-32445.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) has submitted Amendment 28 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP) for review, approval, and implementation by NMFS. Amendment 28 would revise the... |
| 2015-30821 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The NPRM proposed to require replacing certain pitot probes on the captain, first officer, and standby sides with certain new pitot probes. The NPRM was prompted by reports of airspeed indication discrepancies while flying at high altitudes in inclement weather. This action revises the NPRM by reducing the proposed compliance time for replacing certain pitot probes based on a risk assessment due to additional reports of airspeed indication discrepancies while flying at high altitudes in inclement weather. We are proposing this supplemental NPRM (SNPRM) to prevent airspeed indication discrepancies during inclement weather, which, depending on the prevailing altitude, could lead to unknown accumulation of ice crystals and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. Since these actions impose an additional burden over those proposed in the NPRM, we are reopening the comment period to allow the public the chance to comment on these proposed changes. | 2015-12-23 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/23/2015-30821/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-23/pdf/2015-30821.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The NPRM proposed to require replacing certain pitot probes on the captain, first officer, and standby sides with certain... |
| 2015-30822 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340- 200, and A340-300 series airplanes. The NPRM proposed to require inspecting certain trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuators (THSAs) to determine the number of total flight cycles the THSA has accumulated, and replacing the THSA if necessary. The NPRM was prompted by the results of endurance qualification tests on the THSA, which revealed a partial loss of the no-back brake (NBB) efficiency in specific load conditions. This action revises the NPRM by adding airplanes to the proposed applicability, reducing the proposed compliance times for replacing affected THSAs, and revising the definition of a serviceable THSA. We are proposing this supplemental NPRM (SNPRM) to detect and correct premature wear of the carbon friction disks on the NBB of the THSA, which could lead to reduced braking efficiency in certain load conditions, and, in conjunction with the inability of the power gear train to keep the ball screw in its last commanded position, could result in uncommanded movements of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer and loss of control of the airplane. Since these actions impose an additional burden over those proposed in the NPRM, we are reopening the comment period to allow the public the chance to comment on these proposed changes. | 2015-12-23 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/23/2015-30822/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-23/pdf/2015-30822.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340- 200, and A340-300 series airplanes. The NPRM proposed to require inspecting certain trimmable horizontal stabilizer... |
| 2015-31702 | Disclosure of Payments by Resource Extraction Issuers | Proposed Rule | We are proposing Rule 13q-1 and an amendment to Form SD to implement Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act relating to disclosure of payments by resource extraction issuers. Rule 13q-1 was initially adopted by the Commission on August 22, 2012, but it was subsequently vacated by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Section 1504 of the Dodd- Frank Act added Section 13(q) to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which directs the Commission to issue rules requiring resource extraction issuers to include in an annual report information relating to any payment made by the issuer, a subsidiary of the issuer, or an entity under the control of the issuer, to a foreign government or the Federal Government for the purpose of the commercial development of oil, natural gas, or minerals. Section 13(q) requires a resource extraction issuer to provide information about the type and total amount of such payments made for each project related to the commercial development of oil, natural gas, or minerals, and the type and total amount of payments made to each government. In addition, Section 13(q) requires a resource extraction issuer to provide information about those payments in an interactive data format. | 2015-12-23 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/23/2015-31702/disclosure-of-payments-by-resource-extraction-issuers | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-23/pdf/2015-31702.pdf | Securities and Exchange Commission | 466 | We are proposing Rule 13q-1 and an amendment to Form SD to implement Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act relating to disclosure of payments by resource extraction issuers. Rule 13q-1 was initially adopted by... |
| 2015-31703 | Establishing the Form and Manner with which Security-Based Swap Data Repositories Must Make Security-Based Swap Data Available to the Commission | Proposed Rule | The Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or "Commission") is publishing for comment a proposed amendment to specify the form and manner with which security-based swap data repositories ("SDRs") will be required to make security-based swap ("SBS") data available to the Commission under Exchange Act Rule 13n- 4(b)(5). The Commission is proposing to require SDRs to make these data available according to schemas that will be published on the Commission's Web site and that will reference the international industry standards Financial products Markup Language ("FpML") and Financial Information eXchange Markup Language ("FIXML"). | 2015-12-23 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/23/2015-31703/establishing-the-form-and-manner-with-which-security-based-swap-data-repositories-must-make | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-23/pdf/2015-31703.pdf | Securities and Exchange Commission | 466 | The Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or "Commission") is publishing for comment a proposed amendment to specify the form and manner with which security-based swap data repositories ("SDRs") will be required to make security-based swap ("SBS")... |
| 2015-32055 | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 747-400, 747-400D, and 747-400F series airplanes; Model 757 airplanes; and Model 767 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of uncommanded autopilot engagement events resulting in incorrect stabilizer trim adjustment during takeoff. This proposed AD would require, depending on the model/configuration for Model 747 airplanes, installing an on-ground stabilizer autotrim inhibit system, doing routine functional testing of the automatic stabilizer trim inhibit system and corrective actions if necessary; for Model 757 airplanes and Model 767 airplanes, installing relays and related wiring to open and close the flight control computer (FCC) analog output that controls the stabilizer trim adjustment, doing routine functional testing of the automatic stabilizer trim inhibit system, and corrective actions if necessary; and for Model 767-300, and -300F series airplanes, installing new operational program software (OPS) into the FCCs. We are proposing this AD to prevent stabilizer mistrim, which could result in a high-speed rejected takeoff and runway overrun, or reduced controllability of the airplane after takeoff due to insufficient pitch control. | 2015-12-23 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/23/2015-32055/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-23/pdf/2015-32055.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 747-400, 747-400D, and 747-400F series airplanes; Model 757 airplanes; and Model 767 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of uncommanded... |
| 2015-32075 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Withdrawal of Proposed Rule To Reclassify the Arroyo Toad as Threatened | Proposed Rule | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), withdraw the proposed rule to reclassify the arroyo toad (Anaxyrus californicus) as threatened under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). This withdrawal is based on our conclusion that the types of threats to the arroyo toad remain the same as at the time of listing and are ongoing, and new threats have been identified. Some conservation efforts are ongoing in most populations to help manage and reduce impacts to arroyo toads from many ongoing threats; however, the species has not yet responded to an extent that would allow a change in listing status. The intent of the reclassification criteria in the recovery plan (Service 1999) has not been met. We have therefore determined that reclassification of this species is not appropriate at this time. | 2015-12-23 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/23/2015-32075/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-withdrawal-of-proposed-rule-to-reclassify-the-arroyo | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-23/pdf/2015-32075.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), withdraw the proposed rule to reclassify the arroyo toad (Anaxyrus californicus) as threatened under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). This withdrawal is based on our conclusion that... |
| 2015-32081 | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report indicating that the manufacturer discovered locations where the control components and wiring of the left and right engine fuel spar valves do not have adequate physical separation to meet the redundant system separation requirements. This proposed AD would require modifying the wiring, and installing a new relay bracket and new location for the relay on the left and right engine fuel spar valves. This proposed AD would also require an inspection to identify the part number of the motor operated valve (MOV) actuators for the left and right engine fuel spar valves; replacement of specified MOV actuators with new MOV actuators; certain bonding resistance measurements; and applicable corrective actions. We are proposing this AD to prevent loss of control of both the left and right engine fuel spar valves during a single event, such as local wire bundle damage or a wire bundle fire, which could cause both engines to shut down or result in the inability to control an engine fire. | 2015-12-23 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/23/2015-32081/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-23/pdf/2015-32081.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report indicating that the manufacturer discovered locations where the... |
| 2015-32082 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by the discovery of corroded circlips in fuel vent protectors (FVP) having a certain part number. This proposed AD would require an inspection to determine the part number and serial number of the FVP, and replacement if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct corroded circlips. Corroded circlips could lead to failure of the circlips and consequent movement of the FVP, resulting in a reduction of the flame protector capability of the FVP cartridge, which could result in damage to the airplane in case of lightning impact or fire on the ground. | 2015-12-23 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/23/2015-32082/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-23/pdf/2015-32082.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by the discovery of corroded circlips in fuel vent protectors (FVP) having a certain part number.... |
| 2015-32084 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300- 600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of premature aging of certain passenger chemical oxygen generators that resulted in the generators failing to activate. This proposed AD would require an inspection to determine if certain passenger chemical oxygen generators are installed and replacement of affected passenger chemical oxygen generators. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the passenger chemical oxygen generator to activate and consequently not deliver oxygen during an emergency, possibly resulting in injury to airplane occupants. | 2015-12-23 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/23/2015-32084/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-23/pdf/2015-32084.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300- 600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series... |
| 2015-32143 | System Safeguards Testing Requirements | Proposed Rule | The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("Commission" or "CFTC") is amending its system safeguards rules for designated contract markets, swap execution facilities, and swap data repositories, by enhancing and clarifying existing provisions relating to system safeguards risk analysis and oversight and cybersecurity testing, and adding new provisions concerning certain aspects of cybersecurity testing. The Commission is clarifying the existing system safeguards rules for all designated contract markets, swap execution facilities, and swap data repositories by specifying and defining the types of cybersecurity testing essential to fulfilling system safeguards testing obligations, including vulnerability testing, penetration testing, controls testing, security incident response plan testing, and enterprise technology risk assessment. The Commission is also clarifying rule provisions respecting the categories of risk analysis and oversight that statutorily-required programs of system safeguards-related risk analysis and oversight must address; system safeguards-related books and records obligations; the scope of system safeguards testing; internal reporting and review of testing results; and remediation of vulnerabilities and deficiencies. The new provisions concerning certain aspects of cybersecurity testing, applicable to covered designated markets (as defined) and all swap data repositories, include minimum frequency requirements for conducting the essential types of cybersecurity testing, and requirements for performance of certain tests by independent contractors. In this release, the Commission is also issuing an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking requesting public comment concerning whether the minimum testing frequency and independent contractor testing requirements should be applied, via a future Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, to covered swap execution facilities (to be defined). | 2015-12-23 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/23/2015-32143/system-safeguards-testing-requirements | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-23/pdf/2015-32143.pdf | Commodity Futures Trading Commission | 77 | The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("Commission" or "CFTC") is amending its system safeguards rules for designated contract markets, swap execution facilities, and swap data repositories, by enhancing and clarifying existing provisions relating... |
| 2015-32144 | System Safeguards Testing Requirements for Derivatives Clearing Organizations | Proposed Rule | The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("Commission") is proposing enhanced requirements for a derivatives clearing organization's testing of its system safeguards, as well as additional amendments to reorder and renumber certain paragraphs within the regulations and make other minor changes to improve the clarity of the rule text. | 2015-12-23 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/23/2015-32144/system-safeguards-testing-requirements-for-derivatives-clearing-organizations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-23/pdf/2015-32144.pdf | Commodity Futures Trading Commission | 77 | The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("Commission") is proposing enhanced requirements for a derivatives clearing organization's testing of its system safeguards, as well as additional amendments to reorder and renumber certain paragraphs within... |
| 2015-32145 | Country-by-Country Reporting | Proposed Rule | This document contains proposed regulations that would require annual country-by-country reporting by United States persons (U.S. persons) that are the ultimate parent entity of a multinational enterprise (MNE) group. These proposed regulations affect U.S. persons that are the ultimate parent entity of an MNE group that has annual revenue for the preceding annual accounting period of $850,000,000 or more. This document invites comments from the public on all aspects of the proposed rules and provides the opportunity for the public to request a public hearing. | 2015-12-23 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/23/2015-32145/country-by-country-reporting | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-23/pdf/2015-32145.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains proposed regulations that would require annual country-by-country reporting by United States persons (U.S. persons) that are the ultimate parent entity of a multinational enterprise (MNE) group. These proposed regulations affect... |
| 2015-32182 | Implementation of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 | Proposed Rule | The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) proposes this rule to implement the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (31 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.), by establishing administrative procedures for imposing civil penalties and assessments against persons who make false, fictitious, or fraudulent claims or written statements to FHFA in the context of its contracting or employment activities, where the amount of money or the value of property or services involved or requested from FHFA is $150,000 or less. | 2015-12-23 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/23/2015-32182/implementation-of-the-program-fraud-civil-remedies-act-of-1986 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-23/pdf/2015-32182.pdf | Federal Housing Finance Agency | 174 | The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) proposes this rule to implement the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (31 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.), by establishing administrative procedures for imposing civil penalties and assessments against persons who... |
| 2015-32246 | Fixed-Combination and Co-Packaged Drugs: Applications for Approval and Combinations of Active Ingredients Under Consideration for Inclusion in an Over-the-Counter Monograph | Proposed Rule | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is proposing to revise its regulations on prescription fixed-combination drugs to apply the regulations to both prescription and nonprescription fixed-combination and co-packaged drugs and combinations of active ingredients under consideration for inclusion in an over-the-counter (OTC) monograph. These products must meet specific evidentiary requirements for approval. The proposed revisions would harmonize the requirements for prescription and nonprescription products and make them consistent with long-standing Agency policy. | 2015-12-23 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/23/2015-32246/fixed-combination-and-co-packaged-drugs-applications-for-approval-and-combinations-of-active | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-23/pdf/2015-32246.pdf | Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration | 221,199 | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is proposing to revise its regulations on prescription fixed-combination drugs to apply the regulations to both prescription and nonprescription fixed-combination and co-packaged drugs and... |
| 2015-32267 | Solicitation of New Safe Harbors and Special Fraud Alerts | Proposed Rule | In accordance with section 205 of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), this annual document solicits proposals and recommendations for developing new, and modifying existing, safe harbor provisions under the Federal anti- kickback statute (section 1128B(b) of the Social Security Act), as well as developing new OIG Special Fraud Alerts. | 2015-12-23 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/23/2015-32267/solicitation-of-new-safe-harbors-and-special-fraud-alerts | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-23/pdf/2015-32267.pdf | Health and Human Services Department | 221 | In accordance with section 205 of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), this annual document solicits proposals and recommendations for developing new, and modifying existing, safe harbor provisions under the Federal... |
| 2015-32312 | Regulatory Publication and Review Under the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act of 1996 | Proposed Rule | The OCC, Board, and FDIC (each an "Agency"; together "we" or "Agencies") are conducting a review of the regulations we have issued in order to identify outdated or otherwise unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on insured depository institutions, as required by the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act of 1996 (EGRPRA). EGRPRA requires the Agencies to organize the regulations into categories and publish groups of categories for comment. In this notice, the Agencies are seeking public comment on regulations in the following categories: Rules of Procedure; Safety and Soundness; and Securities. We have listed these rules on a chart included with this notice. In addition, as we previously announced, the Agencies have expanded the scope of the EGRPRA review to include the Agencies' recently issued final rules. Accordingly, in this notice, the Agencies invite the public to comment on any Agency final rule not included in a previous EGRPRA Federal Register notice. To facilitate identification of these recently issued rules, we have included with this notice a separate chart that lists these rules. Finally, in order to be as inclusive as possible, the Agencies also invite comment during the comment period for this notice on any Agency rule that is issued in final form on or before December 31, 2015. We will list these rules on the EGRPRA Web site, http://egrpra.ffiec.gov/. The public may also comment on any other Agency rule, including rules covered by the three prior notices during the open comment period for this notice. | 2015-12-23 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/23/2015-32312/regulatory-publication-and-review-under-the-economic-growth-and-regulatory-paperwork-reduction-act | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-23/pdf/2015-32312.pdf | Treasury Department; Comptroller of the Currency; Federal Reserve System; Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation | 497,80,188,164 | The OCC, Board, and FDIC (each an "Agency"; together "we" or "Agencies") are conducting a review of the regulations we have issued in order to identify outdated or otherwise unnecessary regulatory requirements imposed on insured depository... |
| 2015-32457 | Pesticides; Certification of Pesticide Applicators; Second Extension of the Comment Period | Proposed Rule | EPA issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register of August 24, 2015, concerning certification of applicators of restricted use pesticides. This document extends the comment period to January 22, 2016. The comment period is being extended to provide additional time for commenters to prepare their responses. | 2015-12-23 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/23/2015-32457/pesticides-certification-of-pesticide-applicators-second-extension-of-the-comment-period | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-23/pdf/2015-32457.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register of August 24, 2015, concerning certification of applicators of restricted use pesticides. This document extends the comment period to January 22, 2016. The comment period is being extended to provide... |
| 2015-31898 | Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation of Exemptions; Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection-DHS/CBP-007 Border Crossing Information, System of Records | Proposed Rule | The Department of Homeland Security is giving notice of proposed rulemaking pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 in connection with a current system of records titled "Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Border Protection-007 Border Crossing Information (BCI) System of Records." The exemptions for the system of records notice published May 28, 2013, continue to apply for the updated system of records for those categories of records listed in the previous System of Records Notice. This document proposes to exempt portions of certain new categories of records ingested from the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) claimed for those records in that system pursuant to the United States Code. | 2015-12-22 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/22/2015-31898/privacy-act-of-1974-implementation-of-exemptions-department-of-homeland-security-us-customs-and | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-22/pdf/2015-31898.pdf | Homeland Security Department | 227 | The Department of Homeland Security is giving notice of proposed rulemaking pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 in connection with a current system of records titled "Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Border Protection-007 Border... |
| 2015-31918 | Prohibition of the Sale or Rental of Sexually Explicit Material on DoD Property | Proposed Rule | This rulemaking codifies in the Code of Federal Regulations the policy for restrictions on the sale or rental of sexually explicit materials on property under the jurisdiction of the DoD, or by Service members or DoD civilian employees acting in their official capacities based on 10 U.S.C. 2495b. It also establishes the Resale Activities Review Board (referred to in this rule as the "Board"). | 2015-12-22 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/22/2015-31918/prohibition-of-the-sale-or-rental-of-sexually-explicit-material-on-dod-property | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-22/pdf/2015-31918.pdf | Defense Department | 103 | This rulemaking codifies in the Code of Federal Regulations the policy for restrictions on the sale or rental of sexually explicit materials on property under the jurisdiction of the DoD, or by Service members or DoD civilian employees acting in their... |
| 2015-31941 | Proposed Revisions to the FDIC's Rules and Regulations Requiring the Registration of Securities Transfer Agents | Proposed Rule | The FDIC is proposing to amend its regulations requiring insured State nonmember banks, or subsidiaries of such banks, that act as transfer agents for qualifying securities under section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ('34 Act) to register with the FDIC. First, the proposed amendments would require insured State savings associations and subsidiaries of such State savings associations that act as transfer agents for qualifying securities to register with the FDIC, similar to the registration requirements applicable to insured State nonmember banks and subsidiaries of such banks. Second, the proposed amendments would revise the definition of qualifying securities to reflect statutory changes to the '34 Act made by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act). The proposed amendments are consistent with the FDIC's continuing review of its regulations under the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act of 1996. | 2015-12-22 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/22/2015-31941/proposed-revisions-to-the-fdics-rules-and-regulations-requiring-the-registration-of-securities | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-22/pdf/2015-31941.pdf | Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation | 164 | The FDIC is proposing to amend its regulations requiring insured State nonmember banks, or subsidiaries of such banks, that act as transfer agents for qualifying securities under section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ('34 Act) to register... |
| 2015-31982 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 90-Day and 12-Month Findings on a Petition To List the Miami Tiger Beetle as an Endangered or Threatened Species; Proposed Endangered Species Status for the Miami Tiger Beetle | Proposed Rule | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to list the Miami tiger beetle (Cicindelidia floridana) as an endangered species throughout its range under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). If we finalize this rule as proposed, it would extend the Act's protections to this species. This document also serves as the 90-day and 12-month findings on a petition to list the species as an endangered or threatened species. | 2015-12-22 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/22/2015-31982/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-90-day-and-12-month-findings-on-a-petition-to-list-the | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-22/pdf/2015-31982.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to list the Miami tiger beetle (Cicindelidia floridana) as an endangered species throughout its range under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). If we finalize this rule as... |
| 2015-32005 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Small Business Impacts of Motor Vehicle Safety | Proposed Rule | NHTSA seeks comments on the economic impact of its regulations on small entities. As required by Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, we are attempting to identify rules that may have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. We also request comments on ways to make these regulations easier to read and understand. The focus of this notice is rules that specifically relate to passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, trailers, motorcycles, and motor vehicle equipment. | 2015-12-22 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/22/2015-32005/federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-small-business-impacts-of-motor-vehicle-safety | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-22/pdf/2015-32005.pdf | Transportation Department; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | 492,345 | NHTSA seeks comments on the economic impact of its regulations on small entities. As required by Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, we are attempting to identify rules that may have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of... |
| 2015-32023 | Sunlamp Products; Proposed Amendment to Performance Standard | Proposed Rule | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is proposing to amend the performance standard for sunlamp products and ultraviolet (UV) lamps intended for use in these products. This standard was last amended in 1985. The current amendments seek to improve consumer safety by requiring more effective communication regarding the risks posed by these products. They also would reduce risks to consumers by updating technical requirements to reflect current science, and by adopting and incorporating by reference certain elements from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) International Standard 60335-2-27, Ed. 5.0: 2009-12. | 2015-12-22 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/22/2015-32023/sunlamp-products-proposed-amendment-to-performance-standard | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-22/pdf/2015-32023.pdf | Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration | 221,199 | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is proposing to amend the performance standard for sunlamp products and ultraviolet (UV) lamps intended for use in these products. This standard was last amended in 1985. The current amendments seek to... |
| 2015-32024 | General and Plastic Surgery Devices: Restricted Sale, Distribution, and Use of Sunlamp Products | Proposed Rule | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is proposing to establish device restrictions for sunlamp products, which would restrict their use to individuals age 18 and older, require prospective users to sign a risk acknowledgement certification before use, and require the provision of user manuals. | 2015-12-22 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/22/2015-32024/general-and-plastic-surgery-devices-restricted-sale-distribution-and-use-of-sunlamp-products | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-22/pdf/2015-32024.pdf | Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration | 221,199 | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is proposing to establish device restrictions for sunlamp products, which would restrict their use to individuals age 18 and older, require prospective users to sign a risk acknowledgement... |
| 2015-32057 | Petitions for Reconsideration of Public Notice Regarding Application Procedures for Broadcast Incentive Auction | Proposed Rule | On December 10, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published a summary of a Public Notice, 80 FR 76649, announcing that oppositions to Petitions for Reconsideration must be filed by December 28, 2015, and replies to an opposition must be filed by December 21, 2015. This document corrects the due date for replies to an opposition. | 2015-12-22 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/22/2015-32057/petitions-for-reconsideration-of-public-notice-regarding-application-procedures-for-broadcast | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-22/pdf/2015-32057.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | On December 10, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published a summary of a Public Notice, 80 FR 76649, announcing that oppositions to Petitions for Reconsideration must be filed by December 28, 2015, and replies to an opposition must be... |
| 2015-32107 | National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Request for Comment | Proposed Rule | The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD) is incorporated in our regulations, approved by FHWA, and recognized as the national standard for traffic control devices used on all streets, highways, bikeways, and private roads open to public travel. This document asks for responses to a series of questions regarding the future direction of the MUTCD. Specific topic areas include target audience/intended user, content and organization, process for introducing new traffic control devices, and frequency of MUTCD editions. | 2015-12-22 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/22/2015-32107/national-standards-for-traffic-control-devices-the-manual-on-uniform-traffic-control-devices-for | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-22/pdf/2015-32107.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Highway Administration | 492,170 | The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD) is incorporated in our regulations, approved by FHWA, and recognized as the national standard for traffic control devices used on all streets, highways, bikeways, and... |
| 2015-32178 | Implementing Programs under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act | Proposed Rule | The Secretary of Education (Secretary) is soliciting advice and recommendations from interested parties prior to publishing proposed regulations to implement programs under title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (title I). Programs under title I are designed to help disadvantaged children meet high academic standards. The Secretary invites advice and recommendations concerning topics for which regulations may be helpful to assist States, school districts, and schools to implement the new law. In addition, we will convene two regional meetings at which interested parties may provide additional advice and recommendations. | 2015-12-22 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/22/2015-32178/implementing-programs-under-title-i-of-the-elementary-and-secondary-education-act | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-22/pdf/2015-32178.pdf | Education Department | 126 | The Secretary of Education (Secretary) is soliciting advice and recommendations from interested parties prior to publishing proposed regulations to implement programs under title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended... |
| 2015-32181 | United States Standards for Rough Rice, Brown Rice for Processing, and Milled Rice | Proposed Rule | The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) is seeking comment from the public regarding the United States (U.S.) Standards for Rough Rice, Brown Rice for Processing, and Milled Rice under the Agriculture Marketing Act of 1946 (AMA). To ensure that standards and official grading practices remain relevant, GIPSA invites interested parties to comment on whether the current rice standards and grading practices need to be changed. | 2015-12-22 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/22/2015-32181/united-states-standards-for-rough-rice-brown-rice-for-processing-and-milled-rice | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-22/pdf/2015-32181.pdf | Agriculture Department; Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration | 12,218 | The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) is seeking comment from the public regarding the United States (U.S.) Standards for Rough Rice, Brown Rice for Processing, and Milled... |
| 2015-31662 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; Control of Air Pollution From Nitrogen Compounds State Implementation Plan | Proposed Rule | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing approval of revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Texas through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on July 10, 2015. The Texas SIP submission revises 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 117 rules for control of nitrogen compounds to assist the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) moderate nonattainment area (NAA) in attaining the 2008 eight-hour ozone (O<INF>3</INF>) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). | 2015-12-21 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/21/2015-31662/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-texas-control-of-air-pollution-from-nitrogen | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-21/pdf/2015-31662.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing approval of revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Texas through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on July 10, 2015. The Texas SIP submission... |
| 2015-31701 | National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures and Categorical Exclusions | Proposed Rule | The Denali Commission proposes to establish 45 CFR Chapter IX and to add regulations for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as amended, and invites public comment on the proposed rule. All comments will be considered in preparing the final regulations, which will be made available to the public on the Commission's internet site at http://www.denali.gov. | 2015-12-21 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/21/2015-31701/national-environmental-policy-act-implementing-procedures-and-categorical-exclusions | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-21/pdf/2015-31701.pdf | Denali Commission | 113 | The Denali Commission proposes to establish 45 CFR Chapter IX and to add regulations for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as amended, and invites public comment on the proposed rule. All comments will be considered in... |
| 2015-31847 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter France) | Proposed Rule | We propose to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 2013-08- 17 for Airbus Helicopters Model SA-365N, SA-365-N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, and SA-366G1 helicopters. AD 2013-08-17 currently requires an initial and recurring inspections of the 9-degree fuselage frame for a crack and a repair of the frame if a crack exists. Since we issued AD 2013-08-17, additional information has prompted us to propose modifying the compliance times and expanding the inspection area of the 9-inch frame. These proposed actions are intended to detect a crack in the 9- degree frame to prevent loss of structural integrity and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. | 2015-12-21 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/21/2015-31847/airworthiness-directives-airbus-helicopters-type-certificate-previously-held-by-eurocopter-france | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-21/pdf/2015-31847.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 2013-08- 17 for Airbus Helicopters Model SA-365N, SA-365-N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, and SA-366G1 helicopters. AD 2013-08-17 currently requires an initial and recurring inspections of the 9-degree... |
| 2015-31897 | Request for Submission of Topics for USPTO Quality Case Studies | Proposed Rule | The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is initiating a new pilot program as part of its Enhanced Patent Quality Initiative. Currently, the USPTO performs reviews of applications on target issues for internal quality purposes, referred to as "case studies." The USPTO now seeks to leverage the experience of its stakeholders to expand the use of case studies to additional quality- related topics. Beginning immediately, stakeholders are invited to submit patent quality-related topics that they believe should be the subject of a case study. After considering the submitted topics, the USPTO will identify which topics will be the subject of upcoming case studies. The USPTO anticipates that the results of these case studies will help it to understand better the quality of its work products and, where appropriate, to take action to remediate quality issues or to formulate best practices to further enhance quality. Such public engagement is sought not only to broaden the scope of quality issues currently studied by the USPTO, but also to continue stakeholder involvement in the quality review process and to maintain a transparent quality enhancement process. | 2015-12-21 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/21/2015-31897/request-for-submission-of-topics-for-uspto-quality-case-studies | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-21/pdf/2015-31897.pdf | Commerce Department; Patent and Trademark Office | 54,402 | The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is initiating a new pilot program as part of its Enhanced Patent Quality Initiative. Currently, the USPTO performs reviews of applications on target issues for internal quality purposes, referred to... |
| 2015-31907 | National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research | Proposed Rule | This proposed rule would implement the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 and reflect the transfer of the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) from the Department of Education to the Department of Health and Human Services. The previous regulations were issued by the Department of Education. The rulemaking will consolidate the NIDILRR regulations into a single part, align the regulations with the current statute and HHS policies, and will provide guidance to NIDILRR grantees. | 2015-12-21 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/21/2015-31907/national-institute-on-disability-independent-living-and-rehabilitation-research | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-21/pdf/2015-31907.pdf | Health and Human Services Department | 221 | This proposed rule would implement the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 and reflect the transfer of the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) from the Department of Education to the... |
| 2015-32007 | Negotiated Rulemaking Committee; Negotiator Nominations and Schedule of Committee Meetings-Borrower Defenses | Proposed Rule | On October 20, 2015, we announced our intention to establish a negotiated rulemaking committee to prepare proposed regulations for the Federal Student Aid programs authorized under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), and solicited nominations for individual negotiators for the committee. We are requesting additional nominations for individual negotiators who represent specific stakeholder constituencies for the issues to be negotiated to serve on the committee. | 2015-12-21 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/21/2015-32007/negotiated-rulemaking-committee-negotiator-nominations-and-schedule-of-committee-meetings-borrower | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-21/pdf/2015-32007.pdf | Education Department | 126 | On October 20, 2015, we announced our intention to establish a negotiated rulemaking committee to prepare proposed regulations for the Federal Student Aid programs authorized under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), and... |
| 2015-32054 | Wild Bird Conservation Act; Blue-Fronted Amazon Parrots From Argentina's Sustainable-Use Management Plan | Proposed Rule | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service, or we), withdraw a 2003 proposed rule to approve a sustainable-use management plan developed by the Management Authority of Argentina for blue- fronted amazon parrots (Amazona aestiva), under the Wild Bird Conservation Act of 1992. We are taking this action because Argentina has withdrawn their application. As a result, we will no longer consider allowing importation of this species from Argentina under this plan. | 2015-12-21 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/21/2015-32054/wild-bird-conservation-act-blue-fronted-amazon-parrots-from-argentinas-sustainable-use-management | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-21/pdf/2015-32054.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service, or we), withdraw a 2003 proposed rule to approve a sustainable-use management plan developed by the Management Authority of Argentina for blue- fronted amazon parrots (Amazona aestiva), under the Wild... |
| 2015-31253 | Rates for Interstate Inmate Calling Services | Proposed Rule | In this document, the Commission seeks comment on ways to promote competition for Inmate Calling Services (ICS), video visitation, rates for international calls, and considers an array of solutions to further address areas of concern in the (ICS) industry. | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/18/2015-31253/rates-for-interstate-inmate-calling-services | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-18/pdf/2015-31253.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | In this document, the Commission seeks comment on ways to promote competition for Inmate Calling Services (ICS), video visitation, rates for international calls, and considers an array of solutions to further address areas of concern in the (ICS)... |
| 2015-31644 | Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace, Truckee, CA | Proposed Rule | This action proposes to modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Truckee-Tahoe Airport, Truckee, CA. The FAA found modification of the airspace necessary to ensure the minimum airspace necessary for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations, and to remove references to closed runways from the legal description. | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/18/2015-31644/proposed-amendment-of-class-e-airspace-truckee-ca | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-18/pdf/2015-31644.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This action proposes to modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Truckee-Tahoe Airport, Truckee, CA. The FAA found modification of the airspace necessary to ensure the minimum airspace necessary for Instrument Flight... |
| 2015-31646 | Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Butte, MT | Proposed Rule | This action proposes to modify Class E surface area airspace and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Bert Mooney Airport, Butte, MT. After a review, the FAA found it necessary to amend the standard instrument approach procedures for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/18/2015-31646/proposed-amendment-of-class-e-airspace-butte-mt | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-18/pdf/2015-31646.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | This action proposes to modify Class E surface area airspace and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Bert Mooney Airport, Butte, MT. After a review, the FAA found it necessary to amend the standard instrument approach... |
| 2015-31762 | Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision | Proposed Rule | The Department of the Army proposes to revise its regulation concerning military traffic supervision on Department of Defense installations worldwide. | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/18/2015-31762/motor-vehicle-traffic-supervision | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-18/pdf/2015-31762.pdf | Defense Department; Army Department | 103,32 | The Department of the Army proposes to revise its regulation concerning military traffic supervision on Department of Defense installations worldwide. |
| 2015-31793 | Cape Lookout National Seashore, Off-Road Vehicle Management | Proposed Rule | The National Park Service proposes to designate routes for, and manage off-road vehicle use within Cape Lookout National Seashore, North Carolina. Under the National Park Service general regulations, the operation of motor vehicles off roads is prohibited unless authorized by special regulation. The proposed rule would authorize off-road vehicle use at the Seashore through a permit system and establish operational and vehicle requirements. | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/18/2015-31793/cape-lookout-national-seashore-off-road-vehicle-management | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-18/pdf/2015-31793.pdf | Interior Department; National Park Service | 253,362 | The National Park Service proposes to designate routes for, and manage off-road vehicle use within Cape Lookout National Seashore, North Carolina. Under the National Park Service general regulations, the operation of motor vehicles off roads is... |
| 2015-31806 | Women-Owned Small Business and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business-Certification | Proposed Rule | The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking input and comments on certification of Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB) in connection with the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program (WOSB Program). SBA is planning to amend its regulations to implement section 825 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (2015 NDAA). Section 825 of the 2015 NDAA removed the statutory authority allowing WOSBs and EDWOSBs to self-certify. SBA intends to draft regulations to implement the statutory changes. | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/18/2015-31806/women-owned-small-business-and-economically-disadvantaged-women-owned-small-business-certification | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-18/pdf/2015-31806.pdf | Small Business Administration | 468 | The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking input and comments on certification of Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB) in connection with the Women-Owned Small Business... |
| 2015-31811 | Enterprise Duty To Serve Underserved Markets | Proposed Rule | The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA) amended the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 (Safety and Soundness Act) to establish a duty for the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (collectively, the Enterprises) to serve three specified underserved markets--manufactured housing, affordable housing preservation, and rural markets--to increase the liquidity of mortgage investments and improve the distribution of investment capital available for mortgage financing for very low-, low- , and moderate-income families in those markets. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is issuing and seeking comments on a proposed rule that would provide Duty to Serve credit for eligible Enterprise activities that facilitate a secondary market for mortgages related to: Manufactured homes titled as real property; blanket loans for certain categories of manufactured housing communities; preserving the affordability of housing for renters and homebuyers; and housing in rural markets. The proposed rule would establish a method for evaluating and rating the Enterprises' compliance with the Duty to Serve each underserved market. | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/18/2015-31811/enterprise-duty-to-serve-underserved-markets | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-18/pdf/2015-31811.pdf | Federal Housing Finance Agency | 174 | The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA) amended the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 (Safety and Soundness Act) to establish a duty for the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the... |
| 2015-31899 | Safety Zone; JI Mei Design Construction Co., LTD, Hudson River, Manhattan, NY | Proposed Rule | The Coast Guard proposes to establish a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the Hudson River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters of the Hudson River near Hells Kitchen, NY during a fireworks display, on February 6, 2016. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port New York or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking. | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/18/2015-31899/safety-zone-ji-mei-design-construction-co-ltd-hudson-river-manhattan-ny | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-18/pdf/2015-31899.pdf | Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard | 227,53 | The Coast Guard proposes to establish a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the Hudson River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters of the Hudson River near Hells Kitchen, NY during a fireworks... |
| 2015-30533 | Regulation Automated Trading | Proposed Rule | The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC" or "Commission") is proposing a series of risk controls, transparency measures, and other safeguards to enhance the regulatory regime for automated trading on U.S. designated contract markets ("DCMs") (collectively, "Regulation AT"). The Commission's proposals build on efforts by numerous entities in recent years to promote best practices and regulatory standards for automated trading, including standards and best practices for algorithmic trading systems ("ATSs"), electronic trade matching engines, and new connectivity methods that characterize modern financial markets. In 2012 the Commission adopted rules requiring futures commission merchants ("FCMs"), swap dealers ("SDs"), and major swap participants ("MSPs") to use automated means to screen orders for compliance with certain risk-based limits. It also adopted rules requiring certain financial risk control requirements for DCMs offering direct market access to their customers. In 2013 the Commission published an extensive Concept Release on Risk Controls and System Safeguards for Automated Trading Environments ("Concept Release"), compiling in one document a comprehensive discussion of industry practices, Commission regulations, and evolving concerns in automated trading.\1\ Now, through this notice of proposed rulemaking ("NPRM") for Regulation AT, the Commission seeks to update Commission rules in response to the evolution from pit trading to electronic trading. In particular, the Commission is proposing to adopt a comprehensive approach to reducing risk and increasing transparency in automated trading. Proposed Regulation AT is designed to consolidate previous work by industry participants, the Commission, and fellow regulators into a unified body of law addressing automation in order placement and execution in U.S. derivatives markets. The Commission welcomes all public comments. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | 2015-12-17 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/17/2015-30533/regulation-automated-trading | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-17/pdf/2015-30533.pdf | Commodity Futures Trading Commission | 77 | The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC" or "Commission") is proposing a series of risk controls, transparency measures, and other safeguards to enhance the regulatory regime for automated trading on U.S. designated contract markets ("DCMs")... |
| 2015-30560 | Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-24- 06 for certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (formerly known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. AD 2012-24-06 requires replacing the stall warning computer (SWC) with a new SWC, which provides an artificial stall warning in icing conditions, and modifying the airplane for the replacement of the SWC. Since we issued AD 2012-24-06, a determination was made that airplanes with certain modifications were excluded from the AD applicability and are affected by the identified unsafe condition and the SWC required by AD 2012-24-06 contained erroneous logic. This proposed AD would add airplanes to the applicability, and would add requirements to replace the existing SWCs with new, improved SWCs and modify the airplane for the new replacement of the SWC. We are proposing this AD to prevent natural stall events during operation in icing conditions, which could result in loss of control of the airplane. | 2015-12-17 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/17/2015-30560/airworthiness-directives-saab-ab-saab-aeronautics-formerly-known-as-saab-ab-saab-aerosystems | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-17/pdf/2015-30560.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-24- 06 for certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (formerly known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. AD 2012-24-06 requires replacing the stall warning... |
| 2015-31537 | Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) | Proposed Rule | We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-15- 04 for certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. AD 2014-15-04 currently requires deactivating the potable water system, or alternatively filling and activating the potable water system. Since we issued AD 2014-15-04, the manufacturer developed a modification that would address the unsafe condition. This proposed AD would also require inspecting the in-line heater for correct brazing and corrective action if needed, and installing a shrinkable tube on the water line and a spray shield on the in-line heater. We are proposing this AD to prevent rudder pedal restriction due to the pitch control mechanism becoming frozen as the result of water spray, which could prevent disconnection and normal pitch control, and consequently result in reduced controllability of the airplane. | 2015-12-17 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/17/2015-31537/airworthiness-directives-saab-ab-saab-aeronautics-formerly-known-as-saab-ab-saab-aerosystems | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-17/pdf/2015-31537.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-15- 04 for certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. AD 2014-15-04 currently requires deactivating the potable water system, or alternatively filling and activating the... |
| 2015-31551 | Privacy Act; STATE-81, Office of Foreign Missions Records | Proposed Rule | The Department of State is giving concurrent notice of a newly established system of records pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 for the Office of Foreign Missions Records, State-81 system of records and this proposed rulemaking. In this proposed rulemaking, the Department proposes to exempt portions of the system of records from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974. | 2015-12-17 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/17/2015-31551/privacy-act-state-81-office-of-foreign-missions-records | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-17/pdf/2015-31551.pdf | State Department | 476 | The Department of State is giving concurrent notice of a newly established system of records pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 for the Office of Foreign Missions Records, State-81 system of records and this proposed rulemaking. In this proposed... |
| 2015-31658 | Guidelines Establishing Standards for Recovery Planning by Certain Large Insured National Banks, Insured Federal Savings Associations, and Insured Federal Branches | Proposed Rule | The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is requesting comment on proposed enforceable guidelines establishing standards for recovery planning by insured national banks, insured Federal savings associations, and insured Federal branches of foreign banks with average total consolidated assets of $50 billion or more (Guidelines). The OCC would issue the Guidelines as an appendix to its safety and soundness standards regulations, and the Guidelines would be enforceable by the terms of the Federal statute that authorizes the OCC to prescribe operational and managerial standards for national banks and Federal savings associations. | 2015-12-17 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/17/2015-31658/guidelines-establishing-standards-for-recovery-planning-by-certain-large-insured-national-banks | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-17/pdf/2015-31658.pdf | Treasury Department; Comptroller of the Currency | 497,80 | The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is requesting comment on proposed enforceable guidelines establishing standards for recovery planning by insured national banks, insured Federal savings associations, and insured Federal branches of... |
| 2015-31660 | Acquired Member Assets | Proposed Rule | The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is proposing amendments to the existing Acquired Member Assets (AMA) regulation, which applies to the Federal Home Loan Banks (Banks). In particular, FHFA proposes to remove from the regulation requirements based on ratings issued by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organization (NRSRO), as required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act). Additionally, FHFA proposes to transfer the AMA regulation from the former Federal Housing Finance Board (Finance Board) regulations to FHFA's regulations. FHFA also proposes to reorganize the current regulation and to modify and clarify a number of provisions in the regulation. | 2015-12-17 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/17/2015-31660/acquired-member-assets | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-17/pdf/2015-31660.pdf | Federal Housing Finance Board; Federal Housing Finance Agency | 175,174 | The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is proposing amendments to the existing Acquired Member Assets (AMA) regulation, which applies to the Federal Home Loan Banks (Banks). In particular, FHFA proposes to remove from the regulation requirements... |
| 2015-31661 | Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Update to the Refrigerant Management Requirements Under the Clean Air Act; Extension of Comment Period | Proposed Rule | EPA issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register on November 9, 2015, proposing to update service practices that reduce emissions of ozone-depleting refrigerants as well as extend them, as appropriate, to non-ozone-depleting substitute refrigerants. The November 9, 2015, proposal provided for a 60-day public comment period ending January 8, 2016. EPA received requests from the public to extend this comment period. This document extends the comment period for 17 days, from January 8, 2016, to January 25, 2016. | 2015-12-17 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/17/2015-31661/protection-of-stratospheric-ozone-update-to-the-refrigerant-management-requirements-under-the-clean | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-17/pdf/2015-31661.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | EPA issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register on November 9, 2015, proposing to update service practices that reduce emissions of ozone-depleting refrigerants as well as extend them, as appropriate, to non-ozone-depleting substitute refrigerants.... |
| 2015-31760 | Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest in Alaska; Harvest Regulations for Migratory Birds in Alaska During the 2016 Season | Proposed Rule | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service or we) is proposing migratory bird subsistence harvest regulations in Alaska for the 2016 season. These proposed regulations allow for the continuation of customary and traditional subsistence uses of migratory birds in Alaska and prescribe regional information on when and where the harvesting of birds may occur. These proposed regulations were developed under a co-management process involving the Service, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, and Alaska Native representatives. The rulemaking is necessary because the regulations governing the subsistence harvest of migratory birds in Alaska are subject to annual review. This rulemaking proposes region-specific regulations that would go into effect on April 2, 2016, and expire on August 31, 2016. | 2015-12-17 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/17/2015-31760/migratory-bird-subsistence-harvest-in-alaska-harvest-regulations-for-migratory-birds-in-alaska | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-17/pdf/2015-31760.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service or we) is proposing migratory bird subsistence harvest regulations in Alaska for the 2016 season. These proposed regulations allow for the continuation of customary and traditional subsistence uses of... |
| 2015-31761 | Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Observer Coverage Requirements for Small Catcher/Processor in the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Groundfish Fisheries | Proposed Rule | The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) has submitted Amendment 112 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI FMP) and Amendment 102 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA FMP). If approved, Amendments 112 and 102 would modify the criteria for NMFS to place small catcher/processors in the partial observer coverage category under the North Pacific Groundfish and Halibut Observer Program (Observer Program). Under Amendments 112 and 102, the GOA and BSAI FMPs would each be amended to allow certain catcher/processors with relatively small levels of groundfish production to be placed in the partial observer coverage category. Amendments 112 and 102 are intended to promote the goals of the BSAI and GOA FMPs and to promote the goals and objectives of the Magnuson- Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) and other applicable laws. | 2015-12-17 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/17/2015-31761/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-observer-coverage-requirements-for-small | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-17/pdf/2015-31761.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) has submitted Amendment 112 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI FMP) and Amendment 102 to the Fishery Management Plan for... |
| 2015-31777 | Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Free and Restricted Percentages for the 2015-16 Crop Year for Tart Cherries | Proposed Rule | This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Cherry Industry Administrative Board (Board) to establish free and restricted percentages for the 2015-16 crop year under the marketing order for tart cherries grown in the states of Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin (order). The Board locally administers the marketing order and is comprised of producers and handlers of tart cherries operating within the production area. This action would establish the proportion of tart cherries from the 2015 crop which may be handled in commercial outlets at 80 percent free and 20 percent restricted. In addition, this proposal would increase the carry-out volume of fruit to 55 million pounds for this season. These percentages should stabilize marketing conditions by adjusting supply to meet market demand and help improve grower returns. | 2015-12-17 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/17/2015-31777/tart-cherries-grown-in-the-states-of-michigan-et-al-free-and-restricted-percentages-for-the-2015-16 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-17/pdf/2015-31777.pdf | Agriculture Department; Agricultural Marketing Service | 12,9 | This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Cherry Industry Administrative Board (Board) to establish free and restricted percentages for the 2015-16 crop year under the marketing order for tart cherries grown in the states of... |
| 2015-31228 | Rear Impact Guards, Rear Impact Protection | Proposed Rule | This NPRM proposes to upgrade the Federal motor vehicle safety standards that address rear underride protection in crashes into trailers and semitrailers. NHTSA is proposing to adopt requirements of Transport Canada's standard for underride guards, which require rear impact guards to provide sufficient strength and energy absorption to protect occupants of compact and subcompact passenger cars impacting the rear of trailers at 56 kilometers per hour (km/h) (35 miles per hour (mph)). NHTSA is issuing this NPRM in response to a petition for rulemaking from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), and from Ms. Marianne Karth and the Truck Safety Coalition (TSC). This is the second of two documents issued in response to the Karth/TSC petition. Earlier, NHTSA published an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking requesting comment on strategies pertaining to underride protection afforded by single unit trucks. | 2015-12-16 | 2015 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/16/2015-31228/rear-impact-guards-rear-impact-protection | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-16/pdf/2015-31228.pdf | Transportation Department; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | 492,345 | This NPRM proposes to upgrade the Federal motor vehicle safety standards that address rear underride protection in crashes into trailers and semitrailers. NHTSA is proposing to adopt requirements of Transport Canada's standard for underride guards,... |
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