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| 2016-29483 | Position Limits for Derivatives | Proposed Rule | The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("Commission" or "CFTC") is reproposing rules to amend part 150 of the Commission's regulations concerning speculative position limits to conform to the Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act of 2010 ("Dodd-Frank Act") amendments to the Commodity Exchange Act ("CEA" or "Act"). The reproposal would establish speculative position limits for 25 exempt and agricultural commodity futures and option contracts, and physical commodity swaps that are "economically equivalent" to such contracts (as such term is used in section 4a(a)(5) of the CEA). In connection with establishing these limits, the Commission is reproposing to update some relevant definitions; revise the exemptions from speculative position limits, including for bona fide hedging; and extend and update reporting requirements for persons claiming exemption from these limits. The Commission is also reproposing appendices to part 150 that would provide guidance on risk management exemptions for commodity derivative contracts in excluded commodities permitted under the revised definition of bona fide hedging position; list core referenced futures contracts and commodities that would be substantially the same as a commodity underlying a core referenced futures contract for purposes of the definition of location basis contract; describe and analyze fourteen fact patterns that would satisfy the reproposed definition of bona fide hedging position; and present the reproposed speculative position limit levels in tabular form. In addition, the Commission proposes to update certain of its rules, guidance and acceptable practices for compliance with Designated Contract Market ("DCM") core principle 5 and Swap Execution Facility ("SEF") core principle 6 in respect of exchange-set speculative position limits and position accountability levels. Furthermore, the Commission is reproposing processes for DCMs and SEFs to recognize certain positions in commodity derivative contracts as non-enumerated bona fide hedges or enumerat… | 2016-12-30 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/30/2016-29483/position-limits-for-derivatives | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-30/pdf/2016-29483.pdf | Commodity Futures Trading Commission | 77 | The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("Commission" or "CFTC") is reproposing rules to amend part 150 of the Commission's regulations concerning speculative position limits to conform to the Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act of 2010... |
| 2016-30758 | National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Chemical Recovery Combustion Sources at Kraft, Soda, Sulfite, and Stand-Alone Semichemical Pulp Mills | Proposed Rule | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Chemical Recovery Combustion Sources at Kraft, Soda, Sulfite, and Stand-Alone Semichemical Pulp Mills to address the results of the residual risk and technology review (RTR) that the EPA is required to conduct under the Clean Air Act (CAA). These proposed amendments include revisions to the opacity monitoring provisions; addition of electrostatic precipitator (ESP) parameter monitoring provisions; a requirement for 5-year periodic emissions testing; revisions to provisions addressing periods of startup, shutdown, and malfunction (SSM); and technical and editorial changes. The EPA is proposing these amendments to improve the effectiveness of the rule. | 2016-12-30 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/30/2016-30758/national-emission-standards-for-hazardous-air-pollutants-for-chemical-recovery-combustion-sources-at | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-30/pdf/2016-30758.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Chemical Recovery Combustion Sources at Kraft, Soda, Sulfite, and Stand-Alone Semichemical Pulp Mills to... |
| 2016-30971 | Fast-Start Pricing in Markets Operated by Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators | Proposed Rule | The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is proposing to revise its regulations to require that each regional transmission organization and independent system operator incorporate market rules that meet certain requirements when pricing fast-start resources. These reforms should lead to prices that more transparently reflect the marginal cost of serving load, which will reduce uplift costs and thereby improve price signals to support efficient investments. | 2016-12-30 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/30/2016-30971/fast-start-pricing-in-markets-operated-by-regional-transmission-organizations-and-independent-system | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-30/pdf/2016-30971.pdf | Energy Department; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission | 136,167 | The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is proposing to revise its regulations to require that each regional transmission organization and independent system operator incorporate market rules that meet certain requirements when pricing fast-start... |
| 2016-31579 | Withholding on Payments of Certain Gambling Winnings | Proposed Rule | This document contains proposed regulations under section 3402(q) with respect to withholding on certain payments of gambling winnings from horse races, dog races, and jai alai and on certain other payments of gambling winnings. The proposed regulations affect both payers and payees of the gambling winnings subject to withholding under section 3402(q). | 2016-12-30 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/30/2016-31579/withholding-on-payments-of-certain-gambling-winnings | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-30/pdf/2016-31579.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains proposed regulations under section 3402(q) with respect to withholding on certain payments of gambling winnings from horse races, dog races, and jai alai and on certain other payments of gambling winnings. The proposed... |
| 2016-31592 | Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Russian River Estuary Management Activities | Proposed Rule | NMFS has received a request from the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to Russian River estuary management activities in Sonoma County, California, over the course of five years (2017-2022). As required by the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is proposing regulations to govern that take and requests comments on the proposed regulations. | 2016-12-30 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/30/2016-31592/taking-and-importing-marine-mammals-taking-marine-mammals-incidental-to-russian-river-estuary | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-30/pdf/2016-31592.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS has received a request from the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to Russian River estuary management activities in Sonoma County, California, over the course of five years (2017-2022). As... |
| 2016-31606 | Novus International, Inc.; Filing of Food Additive Petition (Animal Use); Reopening of the Comment Period | Proposed Rule | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reopening the comment period for the notice of petition, published in the Federal Register of November 8, 2016 (81 FR 78528), proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of poly (2- vinylpyridine-co-styrene) as a nutrient protectant for methionine hydroxy analog in animal food for beef cattle, dairy cattle, and replacement dairy heifers. Additionally, the petition proposes that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of ethyl cellulose as a binder for methionine hydroxy analog to be incorporated into animal food. FDA is reopening the comment period to allow additional time for comments on environmental impacts. | 2016-12-30 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/30/2016-31606/novus-international-inc-filing-of-food-additive-petition-animal-use-reopening-of-the-comment-period | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-30/pdf/2016-31606.pdf | Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration | 221,199 | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reopening the comment period for the notice of petition, published in the Federal Register of November 8, 2016 (81 FR 78528), proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use... |
| 2016-31644 | Reconsideration of Finding That Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Aircraft Cause or Contribute to Air Pollution That May Reasonably Be Anticipated To Endanger Public Health and Welfare | Proposed Rule | This action provides notice that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, Gina McCarthy, denied a petition for reconsideration of the final Finding that Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Aircraft Cause or Contribute to Air Pollution that May Reasonably Be Anticipated to Endanger Public Health and Welfare, published in the Federal Register on August 15, 2016. | 2016-12-30 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/30/2016-31644/reconsideration-of-finding-that-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-aircraft-cause-or-contribute-to-air | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-30/pdf/2016-31644.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | This action provides notice that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, Gina McCarthy, denied a petition for reconsideration of the final Finding that Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Aircraft Cause or Contribute to Air Pollution... |
| 2016-31708 | Petitions for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding | Proposed Rule | Petitions for Reconsideration (Petitions) have been filed in the Commission's rulemaking proceeding by David Oxenford and Kelly Donohue, on behalf of Connoisseur Media, LLC.; Richard J. Bodorff et al., on behalf of Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.; and Rick Kaplan et al., on behalf of National Association of Broadcasters. | 2016-12-30 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/30/2016-31708/petitions-for-reconsideration-of-action-in-rulemaking-proceeding | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-30/pdf/2016-31708.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | Petitions for Reconsideration (Petitions) have been filed in the Commission's rulemaking proceeding by David Oxenford and Kelly Donohue, on behalf of Connoisseur Media, LLC.; Richard J. Bodorff et al., on behalf of Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.; and Rick... |
| 2016-31709 | Petitions for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding | Proposed Rule | Petitions for Reconsideration (Petitions) have been filed in the Commission's rulemaking proceeding by Chris Pearson, on behalf of 5G Americas; Donald L. Herman, Jr., on behalf of Adams Telcom, Inc., jointly with Central Texas Communications, Inc., E.N.M.R. Telephone Cooperative, Louisiana Competitive Telecommunications, Inc., and Pine Belt Communications, Inc.; Audrey L. Allison, on behalf of The Boeing Company; Steven K. Berry, on behalf of Competitive Carriers Association; Brian M. Josef, on behalf of CTIA; Giselle Creeser, on behalf of Inmarsat, Inc., jointly with Jennifer A. Manner, on behalf of EchoStar Satellite Operating Corporation and Hughes Network Systems LLC; Rick Chessen, on behalf of NTCA--The Internet & Television Association; Michele C. Farquhar, on behalf of Nextlink Wireless, LLC; Petra Vorwig, on behalf of SES Americom, Inc., jointly with Suzanne Malloy, on behalf of O3b Limited; Tom Stroup, on behalf of Satellite Industry Association; James Reid, on behalf of Telecommunications Industry Association; Steve B. Sharkey, on behalf of T-Mobile USA, Inc.; and Christopher Murphy, on behalf of ViaSat, Inc. | 2016-12-30 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/30/2016-31709/petitions-for-reconsideration-of-action-in-rulemaking-proceeding | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-30/pdf/2016-31709.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | Petitions for Reconsideration (Petitions) have been filed in the Commission's rulemaking proceeding by Chris Pearson, on behalf of 5G Americas; Donald L. Herman, Jr., on behalf of Adams Telcom, Inc., jointly with Central Texas Communications, Inc.,... |
| 2016-31734 | Use of the Term “Healthy” 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 "healthy" in the labeling of human food products. We established the docket through a notice that appeared in the Federal Register of September 28, 2016. In the notice, we requested comments on the term "healthy", generally, and as a nutrient content claim in the context of food labeling; we also requested comments on specific questions contained in the notice. We are taking this action in response to requests for an extension to allow interested persons additional time to submit comments. | 2016-12-30 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/30/2016-31734/use-of-the-term-healthy-in-the-labeling-of-human-food-products-request-for-information-and-comments | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-30/pdf/2016-31734.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 "healthy" in the labeling of human food products. We established the docket through a notice that... |
| 2016-30906 | Mortality Tables for Determining Present Value Under Defined Benefit Pension Plans | Proposed Rule | This document contains proposed regulations prescribing mortality tables to be used by most defined benefit pension plans. The tables specify the probability of survival year-by-year for an individual based on age, gender, and other factors. This information is used (together with other actuarial assumptions) to calculate the present value of a stream of expected future benefit payments for purposes of determining the minimum funding requirements for the plan. These mortality tables are also relevant to determining the minimum required amount of a lump-sum distribution from such a plan. In addition, this document contains proposed regulations to update the requirements that a plan sponsor must meet in order to obtain IRS approval to use mortality tables specific to the plan for minimum funding purposes (instead of the generally applicable mortality tables). These regulations affect participants in, beneficiaries of, employers maintaining, and administrators of certain retirement plans. | 2016-12-29 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/29/2016-30906/mortality-tables-for-determining-present-value-under-defined-benefit-pension-plans | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-29/pdf/2016-30906.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains proposed regulations prescribing mortality tables to be used by most defined benefit pension plans. The tables specify the probability of survival year-by-year for an individual based on age, gender, and other factors. This... |
| 2016-31066 | Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Region; Amendment 26 | Proposed Rule | NMFS proposes to implement management measures described in Amendment 26 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Coastal Migratory Pelagics Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Region (FMP) as prepared and submitted jointly by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Gulf Council) and South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (South Atlantic Council). Amendment 26 and this proposed rule would adjust the management boundary for the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) and Atlantic migratory groups of king mackerel; revise acceptable biological catch (ABC), commercial and recreational annual catch limits (ACLs), commercial quotas and recreational annual catch targets (ACTs) for Atlantic migratory group king mackerel; allow limited retention and sale of Atlantic migratory group king mackerel incidentally caught in the shark gillnet fishery; establish a commercial split season for Atlantic migratory group king mackerel in the Atlantic southern zone; establish a commercial trip limit system for Atlantic migratory group king mackerel in the Atlantic southern zone; revise the commercial and recreational ACLs for Gulf migratory group king mackerel; revise commercial zone quotas for Gulf migratory group king mackerel; and modify the recreational bag limit for Gulf migratory group king mackerel. The purpose of Amendment 26 and this proposed rule is to ensure that king mackerel management is based on the best scientific information available, while increasing the social and economic benefits of the fishery. | 2016-12-29 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/29/2016-31066/fisheries-of-the-caribbean-gulf-of-mexico-and-south-atlantic-coastal-migratory-pelagic-resources-in | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-29/pdf/2016-31066.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS proposes to implement management measures described in Amendment 26 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Coastal Migratory Pelagics Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Region (FMP) as prepared and submitted jointly by the Gulf of Mexico... |
| 2016-31205 | Nuclear Decommissioning Funds | Proposed Rule | This document provides proposed changes to the regulations under section 468A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (Code) relating to deductions for contributions to trusts maintained for decommissioning nuclear power plants and the use of the amounts in those trusts to decommission nuclear plants. The proposed regulations revise certain provisions to: Address issues that have arisen as more nuclear plants have begun the decommissioning process; and clarify provisions in the current regulations regarding self-dealing and the definition of substantial completion of decommissioning. | 2016-12-29 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/29/2016-31205/nuclear-decommissioning-funds | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-29/pdf/2016-31205.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document provides proposed changes to the regulations under section 468A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (Code) relating to deductions for contributions to trusts maintained for decommissioning nuclear power plants and the use of the amounts... |
| 2016-31296 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassifying the Tobusch Fishhook Cactus From Endangered to Threatened on the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Plants | Proposed Rule | Under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to reclassify the Tobusch fishhook cactus (Sclerocactus brevihamatus ssp. tobuschii; currently listed as Ancistrocactus tobuschii) from endangered to threatened on the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Plants (List). This determination is based on a thorough review of the best available scientific and commercial information, which indicates that the threats to this plant have been reduced to the point that it no longer meets the definition of endangered under the Act, but may still become endangered within the foreseeable future. This document also serves as the 12-month finding on a petition to reclassify this plant from endangered to threatened. | 2016-12-29 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/29/2016-31296/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-reclassifying-the-tobusch-fishhook-cactus-from | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-29/pdf/2016-31296.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | Under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to reclassify the Tobusch fishhook cactus (Sclerocactus brevihamatus ssp. tobuschii; currently listed as... |
| 2016-31460 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Threatened Listing Determination for the Oceanic Whitetip Shark Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) | Proposed Rule | NMFS has completed a comprehensive status review under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for the oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) in response to a petition from Defenders of Wildlife to list the species. Based on the best scientific and commercial information available, including the status review report (Young et al., 2016), and after taking into account efforts being made to protect the species, we have determined that the oceanic whitetip shark warrants listing as a threatened species. We conclude that the oceanic whitetip shark is likely to become endangered throughout all or a significant portion of its range within the foreseeable future. Any protective regulations determined to be necessary and advisable for the conservation of the species under ESA section 4(d) would be proposed in a subsequent Federal Register announcement. Should the proposed listing be finalized, we would also designate critical habitat for the species, to the maximum extent prudent and determinable. We solicit information to assist in this listing determination, the development of proposed protective regulations, and the designation of critical habitat in the event this proposed listing determination is finalized. | 2016-12-29 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/29/2016-31460/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-proposed-threatened-listing-determination-for-the | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-29/pdf/2016-31460.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | NMFS has completed a comprehensive status review under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for the oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) in response to a petition from Defenders of Wildlife to list the species. Based on the best scientific and... |
| 2016-30292 | Airworthiness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA226-T, SA226-AT, SA226-T(B), SA226- TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), and SA227-TT airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by detachment of the power lever linkage to the TPE331 engine propeller pitch control. This proposed AD would require installing a secondary retention device and repetitively inspecting the propeller pitch control for proper torque, with corrections as necessary. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. | 2016-12-28 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/28/2016-30292/airworthiness-directives-m7-aerospace-llc-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-28/pdf/2016-30292.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA226-T, SA226-AT, SA226-T(B), SA226- TC, SA227-AC (C-26A), SA227-AT, SA227-BC (C-26A), SA227-CC, SA227-DC (C-26B), and SA227-TT airplanes. This proposed AD was... |
| 2016-30419 | 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 and 787-9 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by wire harness chafing on the electro-mechanical actuators (EMAs) for certain spoilers due to insufficient separation with adjacent structure. This proposed AD would require replacement of affected EMAs. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. | 2016-12-28 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/28/2016-30419/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-28/pdf/2016-30419.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 and 787-9 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by wire harness chafing on the electro-mechanical actuators (EMAs) for certain spoilers due to... |
| 2016-30610 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-19- 09 and AD 2014-25-51, for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 2013-19-09 currently requires replacing Angle of Attack (AOA) sensor conic plates with AOA sensor flat plates. AD 2014- 25-51 currently requires revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to advise the flightcrew of emergency procedures for abnormal Alpha Protection (Alpha Prot). Since we issued AD 2013-19-09 and AD 2014-25- 51, we have received a report indicating that certain AOA sensors appear to have a greater susceptibility to adverse environmental conditions. This proposed AD would require replacing certain AOA sensors; and doing a detailed inspection and a functional heating test for discrepancies on certain AOA sensors, and replacing the affected AOA sensors. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. | 2016-12-28 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/28/2016-30610/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-28/pdf/2016-30610.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-19- 09 and AD 2014-25-51, for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 2013-19-09 currently requires replacing Angle of Attack (AOA) sensor conic plates with AOA sensor... |
| 2016-30611 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes; and A340-313 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by the discovery of Tartaric Sulfuric Anodizing (TSA)/Chromic Acid Anodizing (CAA) surface treatment in certain bulk cargo door frame holes of certain airplanes. This proposed AD would require inspection of the fuselage bulk cargo door frames at specific locations, and corrective action if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. | 2016-12-28 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/28/2016-30611/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-28/pdf/2016-30611.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes; and A340-313 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by the discovery of Tartaric Sulfuric... |
| 2016-30645 | National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Nutritional Yeast Manufacturing Risk and Technology Review | Proposed Rule | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the Manufacturing of Nutritional Yeast source category. The proposed amendments address the results of the residual risk and technology reviews (RTRs) conducted as required under the Clean Air Act (CAA) as well as other actions deemed appropriate during the review of these standards. The proposed amendments include revising the form of the fermenter volatile organic compounds (VOC) emission limits, changing the testing and monitoring requirements, and updating the reporting and recordkeeping requirements. | 2016-12-28 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/28/2016-30645/national-emission-standards-for-hazardous-air-pollutants-nutritional-yeast-manufacturing-risk-and | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-28/pdf/2016-30645.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the Manufacturing of Nutritional Yeast source category. The proposed amendments address the results of the... |
| 2016-30734 | Recordkeeping Requirements for Qualified Financial Contracts | Proposed Rule | The FDIC proposes to amend its regulations regarding Recordkeeping Requirements for Qualified Financial Contracts ("Part 371"), which require insured depository institutions ("IDIs") in a troubled condition to keep records relating to qualified financial contracts ("QFCs") to which they are party. The proposed rule would expand the scope of QFC records required to be maintained by an IDI that is subject to the FDIC's recordkeeping requirements and that has total consolidated assets equal to or greater than $50 billion or is a member of a corporate group where one or more affiliates is subject to the QFC recordkeeping requirements set forth in the regulations adopted by the Department of the Treasury (a "full scope entity"); for all other IDIs subject to the FDIC's QFC recordkeeping requirements, add and delete a limited number of data requirements and make certain formatting changes with respect to the QFC recordkeeping requirements; require full scope entities to keep QFC records of certain of their subsidiaries; and include certain other changes, including changes that would provide additional time for certain IDIs in a troubled condition to comply with the regulations. | 2016-12-28 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/28/2016-30734/recordkeeping-requirements-for-qualified-financial-contracts | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-28/pdf/2016-30734.pdf | Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation | 164 | The FDIC proposes to amend its regulations regarding Recordkeeping Requirements for Qualified Financial Contracts ("Part 371"), which require insured depository institutions ("IDIs") in a troubled condition to keep records relating to qualified... |
| 2016-31010 | Office of Government Information Services | Proposed Rule | The Open Government Act of 2007 created the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) within the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). OGIS has three statutorily defined functions: OGIS offers mediation services to help resolve FOIA disputes; reviews agency FOIA policies, procedures and compliance; and identifies procedures and methods for improving compliance under the FOIA. This proposed rule sets out the implementing guidance and procedures by which OGIS carries out its statutory mission, and explains OGIS's role in the FOIA process. | 2016-12-28 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/28/2016-31010/office-of-government-information-services | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-28/pdf/2016-31010.pdf | National Archives and Records Administration; Office of Government Information Services | 304,592 | The Open Government Act of 2007 created the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) within the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). OGIS has three statutorily defined functions: OGIS offers mediation services to help resolve... |
| 2016-31011 | Presidential Records | Proposed Rule | We are proposing to revise this regulation to reflect changes instituted by the Presidential and Federal Records Acts Amendments of 2014 (2014 Amendments). These Amendments in part added new requirements to the Presidential Records Act (PRA), which went into effect in 2014 and remain in effect, even without this proposed regulatory revision. The proposed changes make clear that, when we maintain electronic Presidential records on behalf of the President before the President's term of office expires, the President retains exclusive control over the records. In addition, the proposed changes establish procedures that we will follow to notify an incumbent President and former President when we propose to disclose Presidential records to the public, Congress, the courts, or the incumbent President under the provisions of the PRA allowing for access to Presidential records otherwise subject to restrictions. We began the regulatory revision process in response to the 2014 Amendments and issue this updated regulation to reduce confusion about access to Presidential records in light of these recent changes in the law. | 2016-12-28 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/28/2016-31011/presidential-records | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-28/pdf/2016-31011.pdf | National Archives and Records Administration | 304 | We are proposing to revise this regulation to reflect changes instituted by the Presidential and Federal Records Acts Amendments of 2014 (2014 Amendments). These Amendments in part added new requirements to the Presidential Records Act (PRA), which... |
| 2016-31140 | Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards; Credits | Proposed Rule | This notice partially grants a petition for rulemaking submitted by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association of Global Automakers (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Petitioners") on June 20, 2016, to consider amending various aspects of the light vehicle Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations. The Petitioners requested that NHTSA issue a direct final rule to implement the requested changes, but NHTSA believes that the issues and questions raised by the Petitioners are worthy of notice and comment. NHTSA will address the changes requested in the Petition in the course of the rulemaking proceeding, in accordance with statutory criteria. | 2016-12-28 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/28/2016-31140/corporate-average-fuel-economy-standards-credits | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-28/pdf/2016-31140.pdf | Transportation Department; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | 492,345 | This notice partially grants a petition for rulemaking submitted by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association of Global Automakers (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Petitioners") on June 20, 2016, to consider amending various... |
| 2016-31170 | Solicitation of New Safe Harbors and Special Fraud Alerts | Proposed Rule | In accordance with section 205 of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), this annual notice solicits proposals and recommendations for developing new, and modifying existing, safe harbor provisions under the Federal anti- kickback statute (section 1128B(b) of the Social Security Act), as well as developing new OIG Special Fraud Alerts. | 2016-12-28 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/28/2016-31170/solicitation-of-new-safe-harbors-and-special-fraud-alerts | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-28/pdf/2016-31170.pdf | Health and Human Services Department | 221 | In accordance with section 205 of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), this annual notice solicits proposals and recommendations for developing new, and modifying existing, safe harbor provisions under the Federal... |
| 2016-31230 | Air Plan Approval; Illinois; Volatile Organic Compounds Definition | Proposed Rule | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the Illinois State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revision amends the Illinois Administrative Code by updating the definition of volatile organic material or volatile organic compounds to exclude 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol. This revision is in response to an EPA rulemaking in 2014 which exempted this compound from the Federal definition of volatile organic compounds on the basis that the compound makes a negligible contribution to tropospheric ozone formation. | 2016-12-28 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/28/2016-31230/air-plan-approval-illinois-volatile-organic-compounds-definition | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-28/pdf/2016-31230.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the Illinois State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revision amends the Illinois Administrative Code by updating the definition of volatile organic material or volatile... |
| 2016-31259 | Change the RFS Point of Obligation; Extension of Comment Period | Proposed Rule | On November 22, 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") published a Notice of its proposed denial of several petitions requesting that EPA initiate a rulemaking process to reconsider or change its regulations that identify refiners and importers of gasoline and diesel fuel as the entities responsible for complying with the annual percentage standards adopted under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. The Notice invited public comment on this proposal by January 23, 2017--60 days after publication of the Notice in the Federal Register. On December 13, 2016, the EPA received a request from the Small Retailers Coalition to extend the comment period by 30 days to allow its members to provide thorough comments and data. In light of the importance of this issue, the EPA is extending the deadline for written comments an additional 30 days to February 22, 2017. | 2016-12-28 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/28/2016-31259/change-the-rfs-point-of-obligation-extension-of-comment-period | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-28/pdf/2016-31259.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | On November 22, 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") published a Notice of its proposed denial of several petitions requesting that EPA initiate a rulemaking process to reconsider or change its regulations that identify refiners and... |
| 2016-31331 | Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Louisiana; State Boards | Proposed Rule | Pursuant to the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA or Act), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the Louisiana State Implementation Plan (SIP) that address requirements in CAA Section 128 regarding State Board composition and Conflict of Interest and Disclosure requirements. | 2016-12-28 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/28/2016-31331/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-louisiana-state-boards | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-28/pdf/2016-31331.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | Pursuant to the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA or Act), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the Louisiana State Implementation Plan (SIP) that address requirements in CAA Section 128 regarding State Board composition and... |
| 2016-31358 | United States Property Held by Controlled Foreign Corporations Through Partnerships With Special Allocations; Correction | Proposed Rule | This document contains corrections to a notice of proposed rulemaking (REG-114734-16) that was published in the Federal Register on Thursday, November 3, 2016 (81 FR 76542). The proposed regulations provide rules regarding the determination of the amount of the United States property treated as held by a controlled foreign corporation (CFC) through a partnership. | 2016-12-28 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/28/2016-31358/united-states-property-held-by-controlled-foreign-corporations-through-partnerships-with-special | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-28/pdf/2016-31358.pdf | Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service | 497,254 | This document contains corrections to a notice of proposed rulemaking (REG-114734-16) that was published in the Federal Register on Thursday, November 3, 2016 (81 FR 76542). The proposed regulations provide rules regarding the determination of the... |
| 2016-30051 | Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-92A helicopters. This proposed AD would require installing an engine flame detector bracket assembly and harness assembly. This proposed AD is prompted by reports of false fire warnings. The proposed actions are intended to prevent the unsafe condition on these products. | 2016-12-27 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/27/2016-30051/airworthiness-directives-sikorsky-aircraft-corporation-helicopters | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-27/pdf/2016-30051.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-92A helicopters. This proposed AD would require installing an engine flame detector bracket assembly and harness assembly. This proposed AD is... |
| 2016-30471 | National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Publicly Owned Treatment Works | Proposed Rule | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) to address the results of the residual risk and technology review (RTR) conducted under the Clean Air Act (CAA). As a result of our review, we are proposing to include pretreatment requirements to limit emissions from collection systems and the POTW treatment plant; requirements for existing, new, or reconstructed industrial (Group 1) POTW to comply with both the requirements in this rule and those in the applicable NESHAP for which they act as control; and hazardous air pollutants (HAP) emission limits for existing, non-industrial (Group 2) POTW. In addition, the EPA is proposing to revise the applicability criteria, revise the names and definitions of the industrial (Group 1) and non- industrial (Group 2) subcategories, revise regulatory provisions pertaining to emissions during periods of startup, shutdown, and malfunction, add requirements for electronic reporting, and make other miscellaneous edits and technical corrections. | 2016-12-27 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/27/2016-30471/national-emission-standards-for-hazardous-air-pollutants-publicly-owned-treatment-works | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-27/pdf/2016-30471.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) to address the results of the residual risk and technology review (RTR)... |
| 2016-30905 | Changes to Procedures for the Freedom of Information Act | Proposed Rule | The Commission is initiating a proceeding to revise its rules governing requests for agency records made under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), in accordance in with the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016, Public Law 114-185, 130 Stat. 538. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. | 2016-12-27 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/27/2016-30905/changes-to-procedures-for-the-freedom-of-information-act | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-27/pdf/2016-30905.pdf | Postal Regulatory Commission | 409 | The Commission is initiating a proceeding to revise its rules governing requests for agency records made under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), in accordance in with the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016, Public Law 114-185, 130 Stat. 538. This notice... |
| 2016-31025 | Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; 2016 Nitrogen Oxides Averaging Plan Consent Agreement With Raven Power | Proposed Rule | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the Maryland state implementation plan (SIP). Maryland has submitted for inclusion in the SIP a Consent Agreement between Maryland and Raven Power concerning an inter-facility averaging plan for emissions of nitrogen oxides (NO<INF>X</INF>) at facilities located in Maryland and owned by Raven Power. The Consent Agreement allows Raven Power to use system-wide emissions averaging to comply with the applicable NO<INF>X</INF> emission limits for six units located at two electric generating facilities, Brandon Shores and H.A. Wagner, owned by Raven Power. EPA is proposing to approve this revision in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA). | 2016-12-27 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/27/2016-31025/approval-and-promulgation-of-air-quality-implementation-plans-maryland-2016-nitrogen-oxides | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-27/pdf/2016-31025.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the Maryland state implementation plan (SIP). Maryland has submitted for inclusion in the SIP a Consent Agreement between Maryland and Raven Power concerning an... |
| 2016-31028 | Approval and Limited Approval and Limited Disapproval of Air Quality Implementation Plans; California; Mendocino County Air Quality Management District; Stationary Source Permits | Proposed Rule | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing action on four permitting rules submitted as a revision to the Mendocino County Air Quality Management District ("MCAQMD" or "the District") portion of the applicable state implementation plan (SIP) for the State of California pursuant to requirements under the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). We are proposing a limited approval and limited disapproval of one rule and we are proposing to approve the remaining three permitting rules. The submitted revisions include amended rules governing the issuance of permits for stationary sources, including review and permitting of minor sources, and major sources and major modifications under part C of title I of the Act. The intended effect of these proposed actions is to update the applicable SIP with current MCAQMD permitting rules and to set the stage for remedying certain deficiencies in these rules. If finalized as proposed, the limited disapproval actions would trigger an obligation for EPA to promulgate a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for the specific New Source Review (NSR) program deficiencies unless California submits and we approve SIP revisions that correct the deficiencies within two years of the final action. | 2016-12-27 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/27/2016-31028/approval-and-limited-approval-and-limited-disapproval-of-air-quality-implementation-plans-california | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-27/pdf/2016-31028.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing action on four permitting rules submitted as a revision to the Mendocino County Air Quality Management District ("MCAQMD" or "the District") portion of the applicable state implementation plan... |
| 2016-31044 | Air Plan Approval; Indiana; Redesignation of the Indiana Portion of the Cincinnati, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Area to Attainment of the 2008 Ozone Standard | Proposed Rule | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to find that the Cincinnati, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana area is attaining the 2008 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard) and to approve a request from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) to redesignate the Indiana portion of the Cincinnati area to attainment for the 2008 ozone NAAQS because the request meets the statutory requirements for redesignation under the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). The Cincinnati area includes Lawrenceburg Township in Dearborn County, Indiana; Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, and Warren Counties in Ohio; and, Boone, Campbell, and Kenton Counties in Kentucky. IDEM submitted this request on February 23, 2016, and supplemented that submittal with a revised emissions inventory on May 4, 2016. EPA is also proposing to approve, as a revision to the Indiana State Implementation Plan (SIP), the state's plan for maintaining the 2008 ozone standard through 2030 in the Cincinnati area. Additionally, EPA finds adequate and is proposing to approve the state's 2020 and 2030 volatile organic compound (VOC) and oxides of nitrogen (NO<INF>X</INF>) Motor Vehicle Emission Budgets (MVEBs) for the Indiana and Ohio portion of the Cincinnati area. Finally, EPA is proposing to approve the 2011 base year emissions inventory submitted by IDEM as meeting the base year emissions inventory requirement of the CAA for the Indiana portion of the Cincinnati area. | 2016-12-27 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/27/2016-31044/air-plan-approval-indiana-redesignation-of-the-indiana-portion-of-the-cincinnati | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-27/pdf/2016-31044.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to find that the Cincinnati, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana area is attaining the 2008 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard) and to approve a request from the Indiana Department of... |
| 2016-31045 | Air Plan Approval; Indiana; Emissions Statements Rule | Proposed Rule | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the emissions statements rule in the Indiana State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions, if approved, would extend Indiana's emissions statements regulations to Lawrenceburg Township, Dearborn County in order to be consistent with Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements for the 2008 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). These revisions also include minor formatting changes. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) submitted these revisions to EPA on November 18, 2016. | 2016-12-27 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/27/2016-31045/air-plan-approval-indiana-emissions-statements-rule | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-27/pdf/2016-31045.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the emissions statements rule in the Indiana State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions, if approved, would extend Indiana's emissions statements regulations to... |
| 2016-31052 | Statutory Review of the System for Regulating Market Dominant Rates and Classifications | Proposed Rule | The Commission is initiating a review to determine whether the current system of regulating rates and classes for market dominant products is achieving the objectives, taking into account the factors, established by Congress under the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006. This advance notice informs the public of the docket's initiation, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps. | 2016-12-27 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/27/2016-31052/statutory-review-of-the-system-for-regulating-market-dominant-rates-and-classifications | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-27/pdf/2016-31052.pdf | Postal Regulatory Commission | 409 | The Commission is initiating a review to determine whether the current system of regulating rates and classes for market dominant products is achieving the objectives, taking into account the factors, established by Congress under the Postal... |
| 2016-31193 | Questions and Answers Regarding Food Facility Registration (Seventh Edition); Revised Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability | Proposed Rule | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing the availability of a revised draft guidance for industry entitled "Questions and Answers Regarding Food Facility Registration (Seventh Edition): Guidance for Industry." The revised draft guidance supersedes the version of the food facility registration draft guidance that we announced on November 8, 2016. When finalized, this guidance is intended to provide updated information relating to the food facility registration requirements in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act). | 2016-12-27 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/27/2016-31193/questions-and-answers-regarding-food-facility-registration-seventh-edition-revised-draft-guidance | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-27/pdf/2016-31193.pdf | Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration | 221,199 | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing the availability of a revised draft guidance for industry entitled "Questions and Answers Regarding Food Facility Registration (Seventh Edition): Guidance for Industry." The revised draft... |
| 2016-31263 | Renewables Enhancement and Growth Support Rule; Extension of Comment Period | Proposed Rule | On November 16, 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the Renewables Enhancement and Growth Support (REGS) rule. The proposal specified that the public comment period would end on January 17, 2017, 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. On December 9, 2016, the EPA received a joint request for an extension of the comment period from the following parties: American Soybean Association, Corn Refiners Association, Global Renewable Strategies and Consulting, LLC, Growth Energy, Iowa Biodiesel Board, Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, National Biodiesel Board, National Renderers Association, Renewable Fuels Association, and U.S. Canola Association. The petitioners requested an extension in order to have more time to evaluate the implications of the REGS rule. In light of the large number of revisions proposed in this action, the EPA is extending the deadline for written comments on the proposal by 30 days to February 16, 2017. | 2016-12-27 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/27/2016-31263/renewables-enhancement-and-growth-support-rule-extension-of-comment-period | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-27/pdf/2016-31263.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | On November 16, 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the Renewables Enhancement and Growth Support (REGS) rule. The proposal specified that the public comment period would end on January 17, 2017, 60 days after publication in the... |
| 2016-29848 | Introduction to the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions-Fall 2016 | Proposed Rule | Publication of the Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions and the Regulatory Plan represent key components of the regulatory planning mechanism prescribed in Executive Order 12866, "Regulatory Planning and Review" (58 FR 51735) and incorporated in Executive Order 13563, "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review" issued on January 18, 2011 (76 FR 3821). The fall editions of the Unified Agenda include the agency regulatory plans required by E.O. 12866, which identify regulatory priorities and provide additional detail about the most important significant regulatory actions that agencies expect to take in the coming year. In addition, the Regulatory Flexibility Act requires that agencies publish semiannual "regulatory flexibility agendas" describing regulatory actions they are developing that will have significant effects on small businesses and other small entities (5 U.S.C. 602). The Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Unified Agenda), published in the fall and spring, helps agencies fulfill all of these requirements. All federal regulatory agencies have chosen to publish their regulatory agendas as part of this publication. The complete Unified Agenda and Regulatory Plan can be found online at http://www.reginfo.gov and a reduced print version can be found in the Federal Register. Information regarding obtaining printed copies can also be found on the Reginfo.gov Web site (or below, VI. How can users get copies of the Plan and the Agenda?). The fall 2016 Unified Agenda publication appearing in the Federal Register consists of The Regulatory Plan and agency regulatory flexibility agendas, in accordance with the publication requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Agency regulatory flexibility agendas contain only those Agenda entries for rules that are likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities and entries that have been selected for periodic review under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The complete fall 2016 Unif… | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29848/introduction-to-the-unified-agenda-of-federal-regulatory-and-deregulatory-actions-fall-2016 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29848.pdf | Regulatory Information Service Center | 449 | Publication of the Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions and the Regulatory Plan represent key components of the regulatory planning mechanism prescribed in Executive Order 12866, "Regulatory Planning and Review" (58 FR 51735) and... |
| 2016-29853 | Semiannual Regulatory Agenda, Fall 2016 | Proposed Rule | This agenda provides summary descriptions of significant and not significant regulations being developed in agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in conformance with Executive Orders (E.O.) 12866 "Regulatory Planning and Review," and 13563 "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review." The agenda also describes regulations affecting small entities as required by section 602 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, Public Law 96-354. This agenda also identifies regulatory actions that are being reviewed in compliance with section 610(c) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We invite public comment on those actions as well as any regulation consistent with E.O. 13563. USDA has attempted to list all regulations and regulatory reviews pending at the time of publication except for minor and routine or repetitive actions, but some may have been inadvertently missed. There is no legal significance to the omission of an item from this listing. Also, the dates shown for the steps of each action are estimated and are not commitments to act on or by the date shown. USDA's complete regulatory agenda is available online at www.reginfo.gov. Because publication in the Federal Register is mandated for the regulatory flexibility agendas required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 602), USDA's printed agenda entries include only: (1) Rules that are likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities; and (2) Rules identified for periodic review under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. For this edition of the USDA regulatory agenda, the most important significant regulatory actions and a Statement of Regulatory Priorities are included in the Regulatory Plan, which appears in both the online regulatory agenda and in part II of the Federal Register that includes the abbreviated regulatory agenda. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29853/semiannual-regulatory-agenda-fall-2016 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29853.pdf | Agriculture Department | 12 | This agenda provides summary descriptions of significant and not significant regulations being developed in agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in conformance with Executive Orders (E.O.) 12866 "Regulatory Planning and Review," and... |
| 2016-29856 | Fall 2016 Semiannual Agenda of Regulations | Proposed Rule | In compliance with Executive Order 12866, entitled "Regulatory Planning and Review," and the Regulatory Flexibility Act, as amended, the Department of Commerce (Commerce), in the spring and fall of each year, publishes in the Federal Register an agenda of regulations under development or review over the next 12 months. Rulemaking actions are grouped according to prerulemaking, proposed rules, final rules, long-term actions, and rulemaking actions completed since the spring 2016 agenda. The purpose of the agenda is to provide information to the public on regulations that are currently under review, being proposed, or issued by Commerce. The agenda is intended to facilitate comments and views by interested members of the public. Commerce's fall 2016 regulatory agenda includes regulatory activities that are expected to be conducted during the period November 1, 2016, through October 31, 2017. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29856/fall-2016-semiannual-agenda-of-regulations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29856.pdf | Commerce Department | 54 | In compliance with Executive Order 12866, entitled "Regulatory Planning and Review," and the Regulatory Flexibility Act, as amended, the Department of Commerce (Commerce), in the spring and fall of each year, publishes in the Federal Register an agenda... |
| 2016-29858 | Improving Government Regulations; Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions | Proposed Rule | The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this semiannual agenda of regulatory documents, including those that are procurement- related, for public information and comments under Executive Order 12866 "Regulatory Planning and Review." This agenda incorporates the objective and criteria, when applicable, of the regulatory reform program under the Executive order and other regulatory guidance. It contains DoD regulations initiated by DoD components that may have economic and environmental impact on State, local, or tribal interests under the criteria of Executive Order 12866. Although most DoD regulations listed in the agenda are of limited public impact, their nature may be of public interest and, therefore, are published to provide notice of rulemaking and an opportunity for public participation in the internal DoD rulemaking process. Members of the public may submit comments on individual proposed and interim final rulemakings at www.regulations.gov during the comment period that follows publication in the Federal Register. This agenda updates the report published on May 18, 2016, and includes regulations expected to be issued and under review over the next 12 months. The next agenda is scheduled to be published in the spring of 2017. The complete Unified Agenda will be available online at www.reginfo.gov. Because publication in the Federal Register is mandated for the regulatory flexibility agendas required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 602), the Department of Defense's printed agenda entries include only: (1) Rules that are in the Agency's regulatory flexibility agenda, in accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act, because they are likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities; and (2) Any rules that the Agency has identified for periodic review under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Printing of these entries is limited to fields that contain information required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act's agenda requirements. Additional inf… | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29858/improving-government-regulations-unified-agenda-of-federal-regulatory-and-deregulatory-actions | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29858.pdf | Defense Department | 103 | The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this semiannual agenda of regulatory documents, including those that are procurement- related, for public information and comments under Executive Order 12866 "Regulatory Planning and Review." This agenda... |
| 2016-29859 | Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions | Proposed Rule | The Secretary of Education publishes a semiannual agenda of Federal regulatory and deregulatory actions. The agenda is issued under the authority of section 4(b) of Executive Order 12866, "Regulatory Planning and Review." The purpose of the agenda is to encourage more effective public participation in the regulatory process by providing the public with early information about the regulatory actions we plan to take. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29859/unified-agenda-of-federal-regulatory-and-deregulatory-actions | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29859.pdf | Education Department | 126 | The Secretary of Education publishes a semiannual agenda of Federal regulatory and deregulatory actions. The agenda is issued under the authority of section 4(b) of Executive Order 12866, "Regulatory Planning and Review." The purpose of the agenda is... |
| 2016-29860 | Semiannual Regulatory Agenda | Proposed Rule | The Department of Energy (DOE) has prepared and is making available its portion of the semiannual Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Agenda), including its Regulatory Plan (Plan), pursuant to Executive Order 12866, "Regulatory Planning and Review," and the Regulatory Flexibility Act. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29860/semiannual-regulatory-agenda | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29860.pdf | Energy Department | 136 | The Department of Energy (DOE) has prepared and is making available its portion of the semiannual Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Agenda), including its Regulatory Plan (Plan), pursuant to Executive Order 12866,... |
| 2016-29863 | Regulatory Agenda | Proposed Rule | The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 and Executive Order (E.O.) 12866 require the semiannual issuance of an inventory of rulemaking actions under development throughout the Department, offering for public review summarized information about forthcoming regulatory actions. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29863/regulatory-agenda | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29863.pdf | Health and Human Services Department | 221 | The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 and Executive Order (E.O.) 12866 require the semiannual issuance of an inventory of rulemaking actions under development throughout the Department, offering for public review summarized information about... |
| 2016-29864 | Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions | Proposed Rule | This regulatory agenda is a semiannual summary of current and projected rulemakings, existing regulations, and completed actions of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its components. This agenda provides the public with information about DHS's regulatory activity. DHS expects that this information will enable the public to be more aware of, and effectively participate in, the Department's regulatory activity. DHS invites the public to submit comments on any aspect of this agenda. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29864/unified-agenda-of-federal-regulatory-and-deregulatory-actions | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29864.pdf | Homeland Security Department | 227 | This regulatory agenda is a semiannual summary of current and projected rulemakings, existing regulations, and completed actions of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its components. This agenda provides the public with information about... |
| 2016-29865 | Semiannual Regulatory Agenda | Proposed Rule | In accordance with section 4(b) of Executive Order 12866, "Regulatory Planning and Review," as amended, HUD is publishing its agenda of regulations already issued or that are expected to be issued during the next several months. The agenda also includes rules currently in effect that are under review and describes those regulations that may affect small entities, as required by section 602 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The purpose of publication of the agenda is to encourage more effective public participation in the regulatory process by providing the public with advance information about pending regulatory activities. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29865/semiannual-regulatory-agenda | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29865.pdf | Housing and Urban Development Department | 228 | In accordance with section 4(b) of Executive Order 12866, "Regulatory Planning and Review," as amended, HUD is publishing its agenda of regulations already issued or that are expected to be issued during the next several months. The agenda also... |
| 2016-29868 | Semiannual Regulatory Agenda | Proposed Rule | This notice provides the unified agenda of rules scheduled for review or development between fall 2016 and fall 2017. The Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order 12866 require publication of the agenda. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29868/semiannual-regulatory-agenda | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29868.pdf | Interior Department | 253 | This notice provides the unified agenda of rules scheduled for review or development between fall 2016 and fall 2017. The Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order 12866 require publication of the agenda. |
| 2016-29869 | Regulatory Agenda | Proposed Rule | The Department of Justice is publishing its fall 2016 regulatory agenda pursuant to Executive Order 12866, "Regulatory Planning and Review," 58 FR 51735, and the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 to 612 (1988). | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29869/regulatory-agenda | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29869.pdf | Justice Department | 268 | The Department of Justice is publishing its fall 2016 regulatory agenda pursuant to Executive Order 12866, "Regulatory Planning and Review," 58 FR 51735, and the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 to 612 (1988). |
| 2016-29870 | Semiannual Agenda of Regulations | Proposed Rule | The Internet has become the means for disseminating the entirety of the Department of Labor's semiannual regulatory agenda. However, the Regulatory Flexibility Act requires publication of a regulatory flexibility agenda in the Federal Register. This Federal Register Notice contains the regulatory flexibility agenda. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29870/semiannual-agenda-of-regulations | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29870.pdf | Labor Department | 271 | The Internet has become the means for disseminating the entirety of the Department of Labor's semiannual regulatory agenda. However, the Regulatory Flexibility Act requires publication of a regulatory flexibility agenda in the Federal Register. This... |
| 2016-29872 | Department Regulatory Agenda; Semiannual Summary | Proposed Rule | The Regulatory Agenda is a semiannual summary of all current and projected rulemakings, reviews of existing regulations, and completed actions of the Department. The intent of the Agenda is to provide the public with information about the Department of Transportation's regulatory activity planned for the next 12 months. It is expected that this information will enable the public to more effectively participate in the Department's regulatory process. The public is also invited to submit comments on any aspect of this Agenda. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29872/department-regulatory-agenda-semiannual-summary | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29872.pdf | Transportation Department | 492 | The Regulatory Agenda is a semiannual summary of all current and projected rulemakings, reviews of existing regulations, and completed actions of the Department. The intent of the Agenda is to provide the public with information about the Department of... |
| 2016-29911 | Semiannual Agenda and Fiscal Year 2016 Regulatory Plan | Proposed Rule | This notice is given pursuant to the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order (E.O.) 12866 ("Regulatory Planning and Review"), which require the publication by the Department of a semiannual agenda of regulations. E.O. 12866 also requires the publication by the Department of a regulatory plan for the upcoming fiscal year. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29911/semiannual-agenda-and-fiscal-year-2016-regulatory-plan | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29911.pdf | Treasury Department | 497 | This notice is given pursuant to the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order (E.O.) 12866 ("Regulatory Planning and Review"), which require the publication by the Department of a semiannual agenda of regulations. E.O. 12866... |
| 2016-29912 | Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions | Proposed Rule | The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board submits the following agenda of proposed regulatory activities which may be conducted by the agency during the next 12 months. This regulatory agenda may be revised by the agency during the coming months as a result of action taken by the Board. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29912/unified-agenda-of-federal-regulatory-and-deregulatory-actions | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29912.pdf | Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board | 28 | The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board submits the following agenda of proposed regulatory activities which may be conducted by the agency during the next 12 months. This regulatory agenda may be revised by the agency during the... |
| 2016-29915 | Fall 2016 Regulatory Agenda | Proposed Rule | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publishes the semiannual regulatory agenda online (the e-Agenda) at http:// www.reginfo.gov and at www.regulations.gov to update the public. This document contains information about: <bullet> Regulations in the semiannual regulatory agenda that are under development, completed, or canceled since the last agenda; <bullet> Retrospective reviews of existing regulations; and <bullet> Reviews of regulations with small business impacts under Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29915/fall-2016-regulatory-agenda | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29915.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publishes the semiannual regulatory agenda online (the e-Agenda) at http:// www.reginfo.gov and at www.regulations.gov to update the public. This document contains information about: <bullet> Regulations in the... |
| 2016-29916 | Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions | Proposed Rule | This agenda announces the proposed regulatory actions that GSA plans for the next 12 months and those that were completed since the spring 2016 edition. This agenda was developed under the guidelines of Executive Order 12866 "Regulatory Planning and Review." GSA's purpose in publishing this agenda is to allow interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rulemaking process. GSA also invites interested persons to recommend existing significant regulations for review to determine whether they should be modified or eliminated. Published proposed rules may be reviewed in their entirety at the Government's rulemaking Web site at http://www.regulations.gov. Since the fall 2007 edition, the Internet has been the basic means for disseminating the Unified Agenda. The complete Unified Agenda will be available online at www.reginfo.gov, in a format that offers users a greatly enhanced ability to obtain information from the Agenda database. Because publication in the Federal Register is mandated for the regulatory flexibility agendas required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 602), GSA's printed agenda entries include only: (1) Rules that are in the Agency's regulatory flexibility agenda, in accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act, because they are likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities; and (2) Any rules that the Agency has identified for periodic review under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Printing of these entries is limited to fields that contain information required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act's Agenda requirements. Additional information on these entries is available in the Unified Agenda published on the Internet. In addition, for fall editions of the Agenda, the entire Regulatory Plan will continue to be printed in the Federal Register, as in past years, including GSA's regulatory plan. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29916/unified-agenda-of-federal-regulatory-and-deregulatory-actions | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29916.pdf | General Services Administration | 210 | This agenda announces the proposed regulatory actions that GSA plans for the next 12 months and those that were completed since the spring 2016 edition. This agenda was developed under the guidelines of Executive Order 12866 "Regulatory Planning and... |
| 2016-29917 | Regulatory Agenda | Proposed Rule | NASA's regulatory agenda describes those regulations being considered for development or amendment by NASA, the need and legal basis for the actions being considered, the name and telephone number of the knowledgeable official, whether a regulatory analysis is required, and the status of regulations previously reported. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29917/regulatory-agenda | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29917.pdf | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 301 | NASA's regulatory agenda describes those regulations being considered for development or amendment by NASA, the need and legal basis for the actions being considered, the name and telephone number of the knowledgeable official, whether a regulatory... |
| 2016-29918 | Semiannual Regulatory Agenda | Proposed Rule | This Regulatory Agenda is a semiannual summary of all current and projected rulemakings and completed actions of the Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA expects that this summary information will enable the public to be more aware of, and effectively participate in, SBA's regulatory activity. SBA invites the public to submit comments on any aspect of this Agenda. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29918/semiannual-regulatory-agenda | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29918.pdf | Small Business Administration | 468 | This Regulatory Agenda is a semiannual summary of all current and projected rulemakings and completed actions of the Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA expects that this summary information will enable the public to be more aware of, and... |
| 2016-29919 | Semiannual Regulatory Agenda | Proposed Rule | This agenda provides summary descriptions of regulations being developed by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council in compliance with Executive Order 12866 "Regulatory Planning and Review." This agenda is being published to allow interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rulemaking process. The Regulatory Secretariat Division has attempted to list all regulations pending at the time of publication, except for minor and routine or repetitive actions; however, unanticipated requirements may result in the issuance of regulations that are not included in this agenda. There is no legal significance to the omission of an item from this listing. Also, the dates shown for the steps of each action are estimated and are not commitments to act on or by the dates shown. Published proposed rules may be reviewed in their entirety at the Government's rulemaking Web site at http://www.regulations.gov. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29919/semiannual-regulatory-agenda | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29919.pdf | Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 103,210,301 | This agenda provides summary descriptions of regulations being developed by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council in compliance with Executive Order 12866 "Regulatory Planning and Review." This agenda... |
| 2016-29920 | Regulatory Flexibility Agenda | Proposed Rule | The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission), in accordance with the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, is publishing a semiannual agenda of rulemakings that the Commission expects to propose or promulgate over the next year. The Commission welcomes comments from small entities and others on the agenda. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29920/regulatory-flexibility-agenda | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29920.pdf | Commodity Futures Trading Commission | 77 | The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission), in accordance with the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, is publishing a semiannual agenda of rulemakings that the Commission expects to propose or promulgate over the next year. The... |
| 2016-29921 | Semiannual Regulatory Agenda | Proposed Rule | The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB or Bureau) is publishing this agenda as part of the Fall 2016 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. The CFPB reasonably anticipates having the regulatory matters identified below under consideration during the period from November 1, 2016 to October 31, 2017. The next agenda will be published in spring 2017 and will update this agenda through spring 2018. Publication of this agenda is in accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.). | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29921/semiannual-regulatory-agenda | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29921.pdf | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau | 573 | The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB or Bureau) is publishing this agenda as part of the Fall 2016 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. The CFPB reasonably anticipates having the regulatory matters identified... |
| 2016-29922 | Semiannual Regulatory Agenda | Proposed Rule | In this document, the Commission publishes its semiannual regulatory flexibility agenda. In addition, this document includes an agenda of regulatory actions that the Commission expects to be under development or review by the agency during the next year. This document meets the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order 12866. The Commission welcomes comments on the agenda and on the individual agenda entries. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29922/semiannual-regulatory-agenda | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29922.pdf | Consumer Product Safety Commission | 84 | In this document, the Commission publishes its semiannual regulatory flexibility agenda. In addition, this document includes an agenda of regulatory actions that the Commission expects to be under development or review by the agency during the next... |
| 2016-29927 | Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions-Fall 2016 | Proposed Rule | Twice a year, in spring and fall, the Commission publishes in the Federal Register a list in the Unified Agenda of those major items and other significant proceedings under development or review that pertain to the Regulatory Flexibility Act (U.S.C. 602). The Unified Agenda also provides the Code of Federal Regulations citations and legal authorities that govern these proceedings. The complete Unified Agenda will be published on the Internet in a searchable format at www.reginfo.gov. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29927/unified-agenda-of-federal-regulatory-and-deregulatory-actions-fall-2016 | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29927.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | Twice a year, in spring and fall, the Commission publishes in the Federal Register a list in the Unified Agenda of those major items and other significant proceedings under development or review that pertain to the Regulatory Flexibility Act (U.S.C.... |
| 2016-29929 | Semiannual Regulatory Flexibility Agenda | Proposed Rule | The Board is issuing this agenda under the Regulatory Flexibility Act and the Board's Statement of Policy Regarding Expanded Rulemaking Procedures. The Board anticipates having under consideration regulatory matters as indicated below during the period November 1, 2016 through April 30, 2017. The next agenda will be published in spring 2017. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29929/semiannual-regulatory-flexibility-agenda | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29929.pdf | Federal Reserve System | 188 | The Board is issuing this agenda under the Regulatory Flexibility Act and the Board's Statement of Policy Regarding Expanded Rulemaking Procedures. The Board anticipates having under consideration regulatory matters as indicated below during the period... |
| 2016-29930 | Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions | Proposed Rule | We are publishing our semiannual regulatory agenda (the Agenda) in accordance with Public Law 96-354, "The Regulatory Flexibility Act," and Executive Order 12866, "Regulatory Planning and Review." The Agenda is a compilation of all rulemaking activities on which we have recently completed action or have proposed or are considering action. We have completed 13 rulemaking activities since publication of our last Agenda on June 9, 2016 (81 FR 37465). This issuance of our Agenda contains 26 active and 23 long-term rulemaking activities: 1 is Economically Significant; 7 represent Other Significant agency priorities; 39 are Substantive, Nonsignificant rulemaking activities; and 2 are Administrative rulemaking activities. Two of the NRC's rulemaking activities impact small entities. This issuance also contains our annual regulatory plan, which contains information on some of our most important regulatory actions that we are considering issuing in proposed or final form during Fiscal Year 2017. Our regulatory plan was submitted to OMB in June 2016; updates have been reflected in the Agenda abstract for each rulemaking. We are requesting comment on the rulemaking activities as identified in this Agenda. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29930/unified-agenda-of-federal-regulatory-and-deregulatory-actions | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29930.pdf | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | 383 | We are publishing our semiannual regulatory agenda (the Agenda) in accordance with Public Law 96-354, "The Regulatory Flexibility Act," and Executive Order 12866, "Regulatory Planning and Review." The Agenda is a compilation of all rulemaking... |
| 2016-29931 | Regulatory Flexibility Agenda | Proposed Rule | The Securities and Exchange Commission is publishing the Chair's agenda of rulemaking actions pursuant to the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (Pub. L. 96-354, 94 Stat. 1164) (Sep. 19, 1980). The items listed in the Regulatory Flexibility Agenda for autumn 2016 reflect only the priorities of the Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and do not necessarily reflect the view and priorities of any individual Commissioner. Information in the agenda was accurate on September 2, 2016, the date on which the Commission's staff completed compilation of the data. To the extent possible, rulemaking actions by the Commission since that date have been reflected in the agenda. The Commission invites questions and public comment on the agenda and on the individual agenda entries. The Commission is now printing in the Federal Register, along with our preamble, only those agenda entries for which we have indicated that preparation of an RFA analysis is required. The Commission's complete RFA agenda will be available online at www.reginfo.gov. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29931/regulatory-flexibility-agenda | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29931.pdf | Securities and Exchange Commission | 466 | The Securities and Exchange Commission is publishing the Chair's agenda of rulemaking actions pursuant to the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (Pub. L. 96-354, 94 Stat. 1164) (Sep. 19, 1980). The items listed in the Regulatory Flexibility Agenda for... |
| 2016-29935 | Semiannual Regulatory Agenda | Proposed Rule | The Surface Transportation Board (the Board), in accordance with the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), is publishing a semiannual agenda of: (1) Current and projected rulemakings; and (2) existing regulations being reviewed to determine whether to propose modifications through rulemaking. Listed below are the regulatory actions to be developed or reviewed during the next 12 months. Following each rule identified is a brief description of the rule, including its purpose and legal basis. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-29935/semiannual-regulatory-agenda | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-29935.pdf | Surface Transportation Board | 481 | The Surface Transportation Board (the Board), in accordance with the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), is publishing a semiannual agenda of: (1) Current and projected rulemakings; and (2) existing regulations being reviewed to... |
| 2016-30763 | Petition for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding | Proposed Rule | A Petition for Reconsideration (Petition) has been filed in the Commission's rulemaking proceeding by Russell M. Blau, on behalf of Smart City Telecommunications LLP. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-30763/petition-for-reconsideration-of-action-in-rulemaking-proceeding | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-30763.pdf | Federal Communications Commission | 161 | A Petition for Reconsideration (Petition) has been filed in the Commission's rulemaking proceeding by Russell M. Blau, on behalf of Smart City Telecommunications LLP. |
| 2016-30817 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential Experimental Population of the Oregon Silverspot Butterfly in Northwestern Oregon | Proposed Rule | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service or USFWS), with the support of the State of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD), propose to establish a nonessential experimental population (NEP) of the Oregon silverspot butterfly (Speyeria zerene hippolyta), a threatened species, under the authority of section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). This proposed rule provides a plan for reintroducing the Oregon silverspot butterfly into portions of the subspecies' historical range at two sites in northwestern Oregon: Saddle Mountain State Natural Area (SNA) in Clatsop County, and Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Tillamook County. It would also provide for allowable legal incidental taking of the Oregon silverspot butterfly within the defined NEP areas. The best available data indicate that reintroduction of the Oregon silverspot butterfly to Saddle Mountain SNA and Nestucca Bay NWR is biologically feasible and would promote the conservation of the subspecies. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-30817/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-establishment-of-a-nonessential-experimental | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-30817.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service or USFWS), with the support of the State of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD), propose to establish a nonessential experimental population (NEP) of the Oregon silverspot butterfly (Speyeria... |
| 2016-30821 | New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting | Proposed Rule | The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a public meeting of its Herring Advisory Panel on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-30821/new-england-fishery-management-council-public-meeting | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-30821.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a public meeting of its Herring Advisory Panel on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations... |
| 2016-30879 | Air Plan Approval; Air Plan Approval and Air Quality Designation; GA; Redesignation of the Atlanta, Georgia 2008 8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area to Attainment | Proposed Rule | On July 18, 2016, the State of Georgia, through the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD) of the Department of Natural Resources, submitted a request for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to redesignate the Atlanta, Georgia 2008 8-hour ozone nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as the "Atlanta Area" or "Area") to attainment for the 2008 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision containing a maintenance plan for the Area. EPA is proposing to approve the State's plan for maintaining attainment of the 2008 8-hour ozone standard in the Area, including the motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NO<INF>X</INF>) and volatile organic compounds (VOC) for the years 2014 and 2030 for the Area, and incorporate it into the SIP, and to redesignate the Area to attainment for the 2008 8-hour ozone NAAQS. EPA is also notifying the public of the status of EPA's adequacy determination for the MVEBs for the Area. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-30879/air-plan-approval-air-plan-approval-and-air-quality-designation-ga-redesignation-of-the-atlanta | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-30879.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | On July 18, 2016, the State of Georgia, through the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD) of the Department of Natural Resources, submitted a request for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to redesignate the Atlanta, Georgia 2008... |
| 2016-30882 | Air Plan Approval; WV; Infrastructure Requirements for the 2012 Fine Particulate Standard | Proposed Rule | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submittal from the State of West Virginia pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to, regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. West Virginia has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2012 fine particulate matter (PM<INF>2.5</INF>) NAAQS. This action proposes to approve portions of this submittal. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-30882/air-plan-approval-wv-infrastructure-requirements-for-the-2012-fine-particulate-standard | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-30882.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submittal from the State of West Virginia pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised national ambient air quality standards... |
| 2016-30910 | Transponder Requirement for Gliders; Withdrawal | Proposed Rule | The FAA is withdrawing a previously published advance notice of proposed rulemaking that sought public comment from interested persons involving glider operations in the National Airspace System. The action responded to recommendations from members of Congress and the National Transportation Safety Board and was intended to gather information to determine whether the current glider exception from transponder equipage and use provides the appropriate level of safety in the National Airspace System. The FAA is withdrawing that action because the limited safety benefit gained does not justify the high cost of equipage. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-30910/transponder-requirement-for-gliders-withdrawal | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-30910.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | The FAA is withdrawing a previously published advance notice of proposed rulemaking that sought public comment from interested persons involving glider operations in the National Airspace System. The action responded to recommendations from members of... |
| 2016-30921 | Guidance for Implementation of 10 CFR 50.59, `Changes, Tests, and Experiments’ | Proposed Rule | The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment draft regulatory guide (DG), DG-1334, "Guidance for Implementation of 10 CFR 50.59, `Changes, Tests, and Experiments.' " This draft regulatory guide provides licensees and applicants with a method that the staff of the NRC considers acceptable for use in complying with the Commission's regulations on the process by which licensees may make changes to their facilities and procedures, as described in the safety analysis report, without prior NRC approval, under certain conditions. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-30921/guidance-for-implementation-of-10-cfr-5059-changes-tests-and-experiments | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-30921.pdf | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | 383 | The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment draft regulatory guide (DG), DG-1334, "Guidance for Implementation of 10 CFR 50.59, `Changes, Tests, and Experiments.' " This draft regulatory guide provides licensees and... |
| 2016-30993 | Risk-Based Capital and Other Regulatory Requirements for Activities of Financial Holding Companies Related to Physical Commodities and Risk-Based Capital Requirements for Merchant Banking Investments, Regulations Q and Y | Proposed Rule | On September 30, 2016, the Board published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) to adopt additional limitations on physical commodity trading activities conducted by financial holding companies under complementary authority granted pursuant to section 4(k) of the Bank Holding Company Act and clarify certain existing limitations on those activities; amend the Board's risk-based capital requirements to better reflect the risks associated with a financial holding company's physical commodity activities; rescind the findings underlying the Board orders authorizing certain financial holding companies to engage in energy management services and energy tolling; remove copper from the list of metals that bank holding companies are permitted to own and store as an activity closely related to banking; and increase transparency regarding physical commodity activities of financial holding companies through more comprehensive regulatory reporting. Due to the range and complexity of the issues addressed in the NPR, the public comment period has been extended until February 20, 2017. This action will allow interested persons additional time to analyze the proposal and prepare their comments. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-30993/risk-based-capital-and-other-regulatory-requirements-for-activities-of-financial-holding-companies | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-30993.pdf | Federal Reserve System | 188 | On September 30, 2016, the Board published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) to adopt additional limitations on physical commodity trading activities conducted by financial holding companies under complementary authority... |
| 2016-31016 | National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List: Partial Deletion of the North Penn Area 6 Superfund Site | Proposed Rule | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region III is issuing a Notice of Intent to Delete a portion of the North Penn Area 6 Superfund Site (Site) located in Lansdale Borough, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, from the National Priorities List (NPL). The proposed deletion affects approximately 6.5 acres at 135 East Hancock Street (the "Administrative Parcel"), and EPA requests public comments on this proposed action. The NPL, promulgated pursuant to section 105 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended, is found at Appendix B of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP). The EPA and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP), have determined that all appropriate response actions under CERCLA, other than five-year reviews, have been completed at the Administrative Parcel. However, this partial deletion does not preclude future actions at the Administrative Parcel under Superfund. This partial deletion pertains only to the soils and groundwater of the approximately 6.5 acre Administrative Parcel portion of the Site. The other portions of the Site will remain on the NPL, and are not being considered for deletion as part of this action. | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/23/2016-31016/national-oil-and-hazardous-substances-pollution-contingency-plan-national-priorities-list-partial | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-23/pdf/2016-31016.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region III is issuing a Notice of Intent to Delete a portion of the North Penn Area 6 Superfund Site (Site) located in Lansdale Borough, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, from the National Priorities List (NPL).... |
| 2016-30114 | Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Turbofan Engines | Proposed Rule | We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-05- 32, which applies to all Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW2037, PW2037D, PW2037M, PW2040, PW2040D, PW2043, PW2143, PW2643, and F117-PW-100 turbofan engines. AD 2014-05-32 currently requires one-time eddy current inspection (ECI) of affected engines with certain diffuser and HPT cases installed. AD 2014-05-32 also requires a fluorescent-penetrant inspection (FPI) of the diffuser case rear flange and the HPT case front flange. Since we issued AD 2014-05-32, the manufacturer determined through analysis that the inspections required by AD 2014- 05-32 are not adequate to maintain safety. This proposed AD would add additional repetitive, on-wing ECI inspections. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. | 2016-12-22 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/22/2016-30114/airworthiness-directives-pratt-and-whitney-turbofan-engines | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-22/pdf/2016-30114.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-05- 32, which applies to all Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW2037, PW2037D, PW2037M, PW2040, PW2040D, PW2043, PW2143, PW2643, and F117-PW-100 turbofan engines. AD 2014-05-32 currently requires one-time... |
| 2016-30487 | Federal Employees' Retirement System; Government Costs | Proposed Rule | This rule proposes to amend its regulations to clarify the manner for determining a supplemental liability, the process by which the United States Postal Service (USPS) and the United States Department of the Treasury (Treasury) may request reconsideration of OPM's valuation of the supplemental liability, and to make associated changes. OPM also proposes to amends its regulations to clarify the employee categories it will use to compute the normal cost percentages. | 2016-12-22 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/22/2016-30487/federal-employees-retirement-system-government-costs | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-22/pdf/2016-30487.pdf | Personnel Management Office | 406 | This rule proposes to amend its regulations to clarify the manner for determining a supplemental liability, the process by which the United States Postal Service (USPS) and the United States Department of the Treasury (Treasury) may request... |
| 2016-30495 | Privacy Act Policies and Procedures | Proposed Rule | As part of a comprehensive review of agency practices related to the disclosure of records and information, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is updating both its systems of records and implementing rule under the Privacy Act of 1974 (Privacy Act). This proposed rule describes how individuals can find out if a USTR system of records contains information about them and, if so, how to access or amend a record. The proposed rule would move the Privacy Act regulation from part 2005 into a new subpart C to part 2004. USTR previously renamed and reorganized part 2004 to include all of the rules governing disclosure of USTR records and information. Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, USTR is publishing a notice concerning updates to its Privacy Act systems of records. | 2016-12-22 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/22/2016-30495/privacy-act-policies-and-procedures | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-22/pdf/2016-30495.pdf | Trade Representative, Office of United States | 491 | As part of a comprehensive review of agency practices related to the disclosure of records and information, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is updating both its systems of records and implementing rule under the Privacy Act... |
| 2016-30508 | Freedom of Information Act; Miscellaneous Rules | Proposed Rule | The Federal Trade Commission proposes to implement provisions of the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 by amending the regulation governing fees the agency may assess to offset the cost of disseminating information and records to the public. The FTC also proposes other clarifying changes and updates to the fee regulation. | 2016-12-22 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/22/2016-30508/freedom-of-information-act-miscellaneous-rules | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-22/pdf/2016-30508.pdf | Federal Trade Commission | 192 | The Federal Trade Commission proposes to implement provisions of the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 by amending the regulation governing fees the agency may assess to offset the cost of disseminating information and records to the public. The FTC also... |
| 2016-30597 | Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Competition for Religious-Related Services Contracts (DFARS Case 2016-D015) | Proposed Rule | DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement a section of the National Defense Authorization Act that provides the competition requirements for religious-related services contracts on a U.S. military installation. | 2016-12-22 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/22/2016-30597/defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-supplement-competition-for-religious-related-services | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-22/pdf/2016-30597.pdf | Defense Department; Defense Acquisition Regulations System | 103,97 | DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement a section of the National Defense Authorization Act that provides the competition requirements for religious-related services contracts on a U.S.... |
| 2016-30661 | Freedom of Information | Proposed Rule | This rule proposes revisions to the Overseas Private Investment Corporation's ("OPIC") Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regulations by making substantive and administrative changes. These revisions are intended to supersede OPIC's current FOIA regulations, located at this Part. The proposed rule incorporates the FOIA revisions contained in the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016, makes administrative changes to reflect OPIC's costs, and conforms more closely to the language recommended by the Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy. | 2016-12-22 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/22/2016-30661/freedom-of-information | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-22/pdf/2016-30661.pdf | Overseas Private Investment Corporation | 397 | This rule proposes revisions to the Overseas Private Investment Corporation's ("OPIC") Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regulations by making substantive and administrative changes. These revisions are intended to supersede OPIC's current FOIA... |
| 2016-30750 | Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Independent Research and Development Expenses (DFARS Case 2016-D017) | Proposed Rule | DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to ensure that substantial future independent research and development expenses, as a means to reduce evaluated bid prices in competitive source selections, are evaluated in a uniform way during competitive source selections. The comment period on the proposed rule is extended 30 days. | 2016-12-22 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/22/2016-30750/defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-supplement-independent-research-and-development-expenses | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-22/pdf/2016-30750.pdf | Defense Department; Defense Acquisition Regulations System | 103,97 | DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to ensure that substantial future independent research and development expenses, as a means to reduce evaluated bid prices in competitive source selections, are... |
| 2016-30768 | Limited Federal Implementation Plan; Prevention of Significant Deterioration Requirements for Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5); California; North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District | Proposed Rule | In this rulemaking, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a limited Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) under the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) to apply to the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (North Coast Unified AQMD or District) in California. This limited FIP would implement provisions to regulate fine particulate matter (PM<INF>2.5</INF>) under the CAA Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program within the District. The EPA previously issued two findings of failure to submit a State Implementation Plan (SIP) addressing these PSD requirements and also issued a partial disapproval action applicable to the North Coast Unified AQMD portion of the California SIP that triggered the duty under CAA section 110(c)(1) for the EPA to promulgate this limited FIP. If we finalize this action as proposed, the EPA will be the CAA PSD permitting authority for any new or modified major sources subject to PSD review for PM<INF>2.5</INF> or its precursors within the District. | 2016-12-22 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/22/2016-30768/limited-federal-implementation-plan-prevention-of-significant-deterioration-requirements-for-fine | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-22/pdf/2016-30768.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | In this rulemaking, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a limited Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) under the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) to apply to the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (North Coast Unified AQMD or... |
| 2016-30816 | Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of the Hualapai Mexican Vole From the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife | Proposed Rule | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the reopening of the comment period on our proposed rule to remove the Hualapai Mexican vole from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. We are reopening the comment period for 30 days in order to publish a summary of the proposed regulation in a newspaper of general circulation and to allow for all interested parties further opportunity to comment on the proposed rule. Comments previously submitted need not be resubmitted, as they will be fully considered in preparation of the final listing determination. | 2016-12-22 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/22/2016-30816/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-removal-of-the-hualapai-mexican-vole-from-the-federal | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-22/pdf/2016-30816.pdf | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service | 253,197 | We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the reopening of the comment period on our proposed rule to remove the Hualapai Mexican vole from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. We are reopening the comment period for... |
| 2016-30029 | Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports that during the assembly of structural elements on some airplanes, lack of established procedures and tools caused boring and torqueing defects to be present at some locations. This proposed AD would require a detailed visual inspection of bore holes for defects, replacement of bolts, and repair if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. | 2016-12-21 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/21/2016-30029/airworthiness-directives-dassault-aviation-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-21/pdf/2016-30029.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports that during the assembly of structural elements on some airplanes, lack of established procedures... |
| 2016-30030 | Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Embraer S.A. Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by changes to the airworthiness limitations, which add life-limited landing gear parts not previously identified. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate new airworthiness limitations that add life limits for previously unidentified landing gear parts. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. | 2016-12-21 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/21/2016-30030/airworthiness-directives-empresa-brasileira-de-aeronautica-sa-embraer | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-21/pdf/2016-30030.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Embraer S.A. Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by changes to the airworthiness limitations, which add life-limited landing gear... |
| 2016-30474 | Determination of Attainment of the 2008 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards; Mariposa County, California | Proposed Rule | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to determine that the Mariposa County, California Moderate Nonattainment Area (NAA) has attained the 2008 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or "standards"). This proposed determination is based on complete, quality-assured and certified data for 2013-2015. Preliminary data for 2016 are consistent with continued attainment of the standards in the Mariposa County NAA. If the determination is finalized as proposed, any unfulfilled obligations to submit revisions to the state implementation plan (SIP) related to attainment of the 2008 ozone standards for the Mariposa County NAA will be suspended for as long as the area continues to meet those standards. | 2016-12-21 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/21/2016-30474/determination-of-attainment-of-the-2008-ozone-national-ambient-air-quality-standards-mariposa-county | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-21/pdf/2016-30474.pdf | Environmental Protection Agency | 145 | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to determine that the Mariposa County, California Moderate Nonattainment Area (NAA) has attained the 2008 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or "standards"). This proposed... |
| 2016-30509 | Special Monthly Compensation for Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury | Proposed Rule | The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to amend its adjudication regulations to add an additional benefit for veterans with residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI). This benefit was enacted by the Veterans' Benefits Act of 2010 and provides special monthly compensation for veterans with TBI who are in need of aid and attendance and, in the absence of such aid and attendance, would require hospitalization, nursing home care, or other residential institutional care. Prior to the law's enactment, veterans with TBI were not eligible for this benefit unless they had a separate service- related disability that qualified under the law. | 2016-12-21 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/21/2016-30509/special-monthly-compensation-for-veterans-with-traumatic-brain-injury | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-21/pdf/2016-30509.pdf | Veterans Affairs Department | 520 | The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to amend its adjudication regulations to add an additional benefit for veterans with residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI). This benefit was enacted by the Veterans' Benefits Act of 2010 and provides... |
| 2016-30571 | Cranberries Grown in the States of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and Long Island in the State of New York; Proposed Amendment to Marketing Order 929 and Referendum Order | Proposed Rule | This rule proposes an amendment to Marketing Order No. 929 (order), which regulates the handling of cranberries grown in the states of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and Long Island in the State of New York. The amendment is based on a proposal made by the Cranberry Marketing Committee (Committee), which is responsible for the local administration of the order. The amendment would authorize the Committee to receive and expend voluntary contributions from domestic sources. Contributed funds would be used solely for research and development activities authorized under the order and would be free from any encumbrances as to their usage by the donor. | 2016-12-21 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/21/2016-30571/cranberries-grown-in-the-states-of-massachusetts-rhode-island-connecticut-new-jersey-wisconsin | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-21/pdf/2016-30571.pdf | Agriculture Department; Agricultural Marketing Service | 12,9 | This rule proposes an amendment to Marketing Order No. 929 (order), which regulates the handling of cranberries grown in the states of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and Long... |
| 2016-30717 | Definitions; Cost Standards and Procedures; Purchasing and Property Management | Proposed Rule | The Legal Services Corporation ("LSC") issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register of October 28, 2016 [FR Doc. 2016-25831], concerning proposed amendments to its regulations governing definitions, cost standards and procedures, and purchasing and property management. This notice extends the comment period for 30 days to January 26, 2017. | 2016-12-21 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/21/2016-30717/definitions-cost-standards-and-procedures-purchasing-and-property-management | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-21/pdf/2016-30717.pdf | Legal Services Corporation | 276 | The Legal Services Corporation ("LSC") issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register of October 28, 2016 [FR Doc. 2016-25831], concerning proposed amendments to its regulations governing definitions, cost standards and procedures, and purchasing and... |
| 2016-30018 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-22- 06 for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 2015-22-06 currently requires revising the After Start Normal Procedures section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) to provide procedures that address latent failures in the Spoiler and Elevator Computer (SEC). Since we issued AD 2015-22-06, there have been reports that some maintenance messages pointed out the loss of elevator servo control monitoring performed by SEC 1, SEC 2, or both, during the engine start. This proposed AD would add a requirement to install updated SEC software. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. | 2016-12-20 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/20/2016-30018/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-20/pdf/2016-30018.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-22- 06 for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 2015-22-06 currently requires revising the After Start Normal Procedures section of the airplane flight manual (AFM)... |
| 2016-30019 | Airworthiness Directives; Learjet, Inc. Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Learjet Inc. Model 60 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that the upper fuselage skin under the aft oxygen line fairing is subject to multi-site damage (MSD). This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection of the fuselage skin for corrosion and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. | 2016-12-20 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/20/2016-30019/airworthiness-directives-learjet-inc-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-20/pdf/2016-30019.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Learjet Inc. Model 60 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that the upper fuselage skin under the aft oxygen line... |
| 2016-30021 | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 757-200 and -200PF series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that certain areas of the frame webs are subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). This proposed AD would require high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections of the frame webs for any open coordinating holes, tooling holes, and insulation blanket attachment holes; repair if necessary; and modification of the frame webs at all open hole locations, which would terminate the repetitive inspections. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. | 2016-12-20 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/20/2016-30021/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-20/pdf/2016-30021.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 757-200 and -200PF series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that certain areas of the... |
| 2016-30026 | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for The Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of uncommanded altitude display changes in the mode control panel (MCP) altitude window. This proposed AD would require replacing the existing MCP with a new MCP having a different part number. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. | 2016-12-20 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/20/2016-30026/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-20/pdf/2016-30026.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for The Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of uncommanded altitude display changes in the mode control panel (MCP) altitude window. This proposed AD would... |
| 2016-30027 | Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes | Proposed Rule | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON, Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20- D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of defective fire extinguisher tubes. This proposed AD would require replacement of the affected fire extinguisher tubes with improved fire extinguisher tubes. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. | 2016-12-20 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/20/2016-30027/airworthiness-directives-dassault-aviation-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-20/pdf/2016-30027.pdf | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration | 492,159 | We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON, Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20- D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of defective fire extinguisher tubes. This... |
| 2016-30028 | 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 a report of an aborted takeoff because the rudder pedals were not operating correctly. Investigation revealed a protruding screw in the rudder pedal heel rest adjacent to the pedals. This proposed AD would require a torque check of the screws in the cover assembly of the heel rest for both the Captain and the First Officer's rudder pedals, and corrective action if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. | 2016-12-20 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/20/2016-30028/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-20/pdf/2016-30028.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 a report of an aborted takeoff because the rudder pedals were... |
| 2016-30356 | Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Amendment 18 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan | Proposed Rule | We are proposing regulations to implement Amendment 18 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan. Amendment 18 was developed by the New England Fishery Management Council to promote fleet diversity in the groundfish fishery and enhance sector management. This action proposes to limit the number of permits and annual groundfish allocation that an entity could hold. This action also removes several effort restrictions to increase operational flexibility for limited access handgear vessels. | 2016-12-20 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/20/2016-30356/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-amendment-18-to-the-northeast-multispecies-fishery | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-20/pdf/2016-30356.pdf | Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 54,361 | We are proposing regulations to implement Amendment 18 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan. Amendment 18 was developed by the New England Fishery Management Council to promote fleet diversity in the groundfish fishery and enhance... |
| 2016-30429 | Poultry Grower Ranking Systems | Proposed Rule | The Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA), Packers and Stockyards Program (P&SP) is proposing to amend the regulations issued under the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, as amended and supplemented (P&S Act). The proposed amendments will identify criteria that the Secretary may consider when determining whether a live poultry dealer's use of a poultry grower ranking system for ranking poultry growers for settlement purposes is unfair, unjustly discriminatory, or deceptive or gives an undue or unreasonable preference, advantage, prejudice, or disadvantage. The proposed amendments will also clarify that absent demonstration of a legitimate business justification, failing to use a poultry grower ranking system in a fair manner after applying the identified criteria is unfair, unjustly discriminatory, or deceptive and a violation of section 202(a) of the P&S Act regardless of whether it harms or is likely to harm competition. | 2016-12-20 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/20/2016-30429/poultry-grower-ranking-systems | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-20/pdf/2016-30429.pdf | Agriculture Department; Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration | 12,218 | The Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA), Packers and Stockyards Program (P&SP) is proposing to amend the regulations issued under the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, as amended and... |
| 2016-30430 | Unfair Practices and Undue Preferences in Violation of the Packers and Stockyards Act | Proposed Rule | The Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA), Packers and Stockyards Program (P&SP) is proposing to amend the regulations issued under the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, as amended and supplemented (P&S Act). The proposed amendments will clarify the conduct or action by packers, swine contractors, or live poultry dealers that GIPSA considers unfair, unjustly discriminatory, or deceptive and a violation of section 202(a) of the P&S Act. The proposed amendments will also identify criteria that the Secretary will consider in determining whether conduct or action by packers, swine contractors, or live poultry dealers constitutes an undue or unreasonable preference or advantage and a violation of section 202(b) of the P&S Act. This proposed rule identifies the conduct or action that is a per se violation of section 202(a) of the P&S Act, includes an illustrative list of conduct or action, absent demonstration of a legitimate business justification, GIPSA believes is unfair, unjustly discriminatory, or deceptive and a violation of section 202(a) of the P&S Act regardless of harm to competition, and clarifies that any conduct or action that harms or is likely to harm competition is a violation of section 202(a) of the P&S Act. The proposed rule also includes criteria the Secretary will consider in determining whether conduct or action constitutes an undue or unreasonable preference or advantage and a violation of section 202(b) of the P&S Act. | 2016-12-20 | 2016 | 12 | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/20/2016-30430/unfair-practices-and-undue-preferences-in-violation-of-the-packers-and-stockyards-act | https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-12-20/pdf/2016-30430.pdf | Agriculture Department; Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration | 12,218 | The Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA), Packers and Stockyards Program (P&SP) is proposing to amend the regulations issued under the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, as amended and... |
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