April 9, 2012 (Volume 77)

Federal Register April 9, 2012

View all documents issued on April 9, 2012. This daily issue includes official rules, notices, and regulatory updates from federal agencies.

109 documents were published on this date.

Agencies Publishing on April 9, 2012

Agriculture Department logo Agriculture Department

Title Type Published
Deciding Officers in the Southern Region will publish notice of decisions subject to administrative appeal under 36 CFR parts 215 and 219 in the legal notice section of the newspapers listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. Th...
Notice Apr 09, 2012
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is adopting a new National Forest System land management planning rule (planning rule). The new planning rule guides the development, amendment, and revision of land management plans for all units of the National Fo...
Rule Apr 09, 2012

Child and Adult Care Food Program:

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This rule proposes to codify several provisions of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 affecting the management of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The Department is proposing to require institutions to submit an initial CACFP app...
Proposed Rule Apr 09, 2012

Funding Opportunity Title:

Title Type Published
The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC), operating through the Risk Management Agency (RMA), announces its intent to award approximately $3,000,000 (subject to availability of funds) to fund the Risk Management Education and Outreach Partnershi...
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Meetings:

Title Type Published
The Office of the Under Secretary for Food Safety, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), are sponsoring a public meeting on April 18, 2012. The objective of the public meeting is to provide information and...
Notice Apr 09, 2012
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is announcing a forthcoming meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). Written public comments are invited in advance of the meet...
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Commerce Department logo Commerce Department

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NMFS has determined that the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) daily retention limit that applies to vessels permitted in the Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Charter/Headboat category (when fishing recreationally for BFT) should be adjusted for the remainde...
Rule Apr 09, 2012
Notice is hereby given that NMFS has received a scientific research and enhancement permit application request relating to salmonids listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The proposed research program is intended to increase knowledge of the...
Notice Apr 09, 2012
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:

Title Type Published
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this extension of a contin...
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Antidumping Duty Administrative Reviews; Results, Extensions, Amendments, etc.:

Title Type Published
On December 7, 2011, the Department published the preliminary results of the 2009-2010 administrative review for the antidumping duty order on lightweight thermal paper from Germany.\1\ The review covers one manufacturer/exporter: Koehler. The period...
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Applications for Reorganization Under Alternative Site Framework:

Title Type Published
Foreign-Trade Zone 149, Freeport, TX
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Applications for Subzone Authority:

Title Type Published
Dow Corning Corp., Hemlock Semiconductor Corp., Hemlock Semiconductor Corp. LLC, Foreign Trade Zones 140 and 78
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Expansions of Manufacturing Authority:

Meetings:

Title Type Published
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463 as amended by Pub. L. 94-409, Pub. L. 96-523, Pub. L. 97-375 and Pub. L. 105-153), we are announcing a meeting of the Bureau of Economic Analysis Advisory Committee. The meeting will addr...
Notice Apr 09, 2012
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) Golden King Crab Price Formula Committee is meeting in Seattle, WA.
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Commodity Futures Trading Commission logo Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Title Type Published
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("Commission" or "CFTC") is adopting rules to implement new statutory provisions enacted by Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. These rules address: The documentation be...
Rule Apr 09, 2012

Defense Department logo Defense Department

Title Type Published
Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, (5 U.S.C. Appendix), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b), and 41 CFR 102-3.50(d), the Department of Defense (DoD) gives notice that it is renewing the charter...
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Education Department logo Education Department

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:

Title Type Published
The Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) program provides grants to institutions of higher education, public and private agencies and organizations, and community-based organizations with experience in serving disadvantaged youth, combinations of suc...
Notice Apr 09, 2012
The Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program provides grants to institutions of higher education, public and private agencies and organizations, community-based organization with experience in serving disadvantaged youth, combinations of such institutions...
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Energy Department logo Energy Department

Title Type Published
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) invites public comment on a proposed collection of information that DOE is developing for submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are invite...
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Complaints:

Title Type Published
Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. v. Florida Power and Light Co.
Notice Apr 09, 2012
Viridity Energy, Inc. v. PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Energy Conservation Program:

Title Type Published
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to establish test procedures for light-emitting diode (LED) lamps to support implementation of labeling provisions by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) established under the Energy Policy and Conservation...
Proposed Rule Apr 09, 2012

Requests for Information:

Title Type Published
This notice announces that the period for submitting comments on the RFI Regarding Miscellaneous Residential and Commercial Electrical Equipment is re-opened until April 17, 2012.
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Environmental Protection Agency logo Environmental Protection Agency

Title Type Published
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget...
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Meetings:

Title Type Published
The United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB) will hold a meeting on May 22-23, 2012 and a Transit-Oriented Development Workshop on May 24, 2012. EFAB is an EPA advisory committee chartered un...
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permits:

Title Type Published
The Director, Office of Water and Watersheds, EPA Region 10, is publishing notice of availability of the final National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permit (IDG010000), authorizing discharges from CAFOs in Idaho including CA...
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Public Water System Supervision Program Approvals:

Title Type Published
Notice is hereby given that the EPA has tentatively approved three revisions to the State of Ohio's public water system supervision program. Ohio EPA has revised several of its rules to comply with the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations, inc...
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Test Rule and Significant New Use Rule:

Title Type Published
EPA will hold a public meeting on May 16, 2012, to give the public an opportunity to comment on a proposed test rule for 23 high production volume (HPV) chemical substances and a significant new use rule (SNUR) for another 22 HPV chemical substances...
Proposed Rule Apr 09, 2012

Executive Office of the President logo Executive Office of the President

Special Observances:

Title Type Published
Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A. (Proc. 8796)
Presidential Document Apr 09, 2012

Farm Credit Administration logo Farm Credit Administration

Title Type Published
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b(e)(3)), of the regular meeting of the Farm Credit Administration Board (Board).
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Federal Communications Commission logo Federal Communications Commission

Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations:

Title Type Published
In this document, the Commission adopts LPFM and translator licensing policies that conform to the Local Community Radio Act ("LCRA"). The LCRA requires the FCC to balance the competing demands of LPFM and translator applicants when making licensing...
Rule Apr 09, 2012

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation logo Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Title Type Published
Notice is hereby given that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Corporation) has been appointed the sole receiver for the following financial institutions effective as of the Date Closed as indicated in the listing. This list (as updated from...
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission logo Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission

Title Type Published
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Federal Reserve System logo Federal Reserve System

Title Type Published
Proposals to Engage in or to Acquire Companies Engaged in Permissible Nonbanking Activities
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Changes in Bank Control:

Title Type Published
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies; Correction
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Health and Human Services Department logo Health and Human Services Department

Title Type Published
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Apr 09, 2012
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Oral Dosage Form New Animal Drugs:

Title Type Published
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the animal drug regulations to reflect a change of sponsor for three abbreviated new animal drug applications (ANADAs) for lincomycin hydrochloride; penicillin G potassium, USP; and tetracycline hydr...
Rule Apr 09, 2012

Homeland Security Department logo Homeland Security Department

Title Type Published
60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Notice of Appeal of Decision Under Section 210 or 245A, Form I-694.
Notice Apr 09, 2012
Modified Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) are finalized for the communities listed below. These modified BFEs will be used to calculate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and their contents.
Rule Apr 09, 2012
Modified Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) are finalized for the communities listed below. These modified BFEs will be used to calculate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and their contents.
Rule Apr 09, 2012
This interim rule lists communities where modification of the Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) is appropriate because of new scientific or technical data. New flood insurance premium rates will be calculated from the modified BFEs for...
Rule Apr 09, 2012
Rule Apr 09, 2012
This notice lists communities where the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard...
Notice Apr 09, 2012
Rule Apr 09, 2012
Rule Apr 09, 2012
In this notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), we are proposing to update our regulations to harmonize U.S. regulations with international conventions regarding oil pollution and safety of life at sea. The Coast Guard proposes to amend our regulations...
Proposed Rule Apr 09, 2012
This rule identifies communities where the sale of flood insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that are scheduled for suspension on the effective dates listed within this rule because of noncompliance with th...
Rule Apr 09, 2012

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:

Title Type Published
30-day notice of information collection under review: Form G- 1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance; OMB Control No. 1615-0109.
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Interior Department logo Interior Department

Proposed Reinstatements of Terminated Oil and Gas Leases:

Title Type Published
In accordance with Title IV of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982, Belle Exploration, Inc. filed a petition for reinstatement of oil and gas leases numbered LAES 052403 and LAES 052404 for lands in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. Pet...
Notice Apr 09, 2012
Per 30 U.S.C. 188(d), ABACO Energy LLC, Brent Clum, Cody Oil & Gas Corporation, Earthstone Energy Inc., Global Gas & Oil LLC, Hill LP, Jerry Jones, MBI Oil & Gas LLC, Vincent Melashenko, Missouri River Royalty Corporation, Northern Energy Corporation...
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Justice Department logo Justice Department

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:

Labor Department logo Labor Department

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:

Title Type Published
The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) sponsored information collection request (ICR) proposal titled, "Disability Employment Initiative Evaluation," to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)...
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Senior Executive Service:

Title Type Published
Appointment of Members to Performance Review Board
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Legal Services Corporation logo Legal Services Corporation

Title Type Published
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Library of Congress logo Library of Congress

Millennium Challenge Corporation logo Millennium Challenge Corporation

Title Type Published
Section 608(d) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 (the "Act") requires the Millennium Challenge Corporation to publish a report that identifies countries that are "candidate countries" for Millennium Challenge Account assistance during FY 2012....
Notice Apr 09, 2012

N
National Science Foundation

Title Type Published
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish notice of permits issued under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. This is the required notice.
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Securities and Exchange Commission logo Securities and Exchange Commission

Title Type Published
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Apr 09, 2012
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Proposed Rule Changes:

Title Type Published
Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc.
Notice Apr 09, 2012
NASDAQ OMX BX, Inc.
Notice Apr 09, 2012
NASDAQ OMX BX, Inc.
Notice Apr 09, 2012
NASDAQ OMX PHLX LLC
Notice Apr 09, 2012
NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Notice Apr 09, 2012
NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Notice Apr 09, 2012
NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Notice Apr 09, 2012
NYSE Arca, Inc.
Notice Apr 09, 2012
NYSE Arca, Inc.
Notice Apr 09, 2012
National Securities Clearing Corp.
Notice Apr 09, 2012

State Department logo State Department

Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition:

Title Type Published
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of...
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Meetings:

Title Type Published
Advisory Committee for the Study of Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union
Notice Apr 09, 2012
International Security Advisory Board
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Surface Transportation Board logo Surface Transportation Board

Abandonment Exemptions:

Title Type Published
DOT, STB
BNSF Railway Co.; Oklahoma County, OK
Notice Apr 09, 2012
DOT, STB
Georgia Department of Transportation; Fulton County, GA
Notice Apr 09, 2012

S
Susquehanna River Basin Commission

Title Type Published
This notice lists the projects approved by rule by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission during the period set forth in DATES.
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Transportation Department logo Transportation Department

Title Type Published
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13, the Department of Transportation (DOT) invites the general public, industry and other governmental parties to comment on the extension of the following collection request: Pub...
Notice Apr 09, 2012
Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits
Notice Apr 09, 2012
Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits
Notice Apr 09, 2012
Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits
Notice Apr 09, 2012
FRA is revising the existing regulations containing Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards. The revisions update, consolidate, and clarify the existing regulations. The final rule incorporates existing industry and engineering best practices related to...
Rule Apr 09, 2012

Abandonment Exemptions:

No documents available.

Airworthiness Directives:

Title Type Published
The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to RB211-Trent 800 series turbofan engines. The last comment response in the preamble and the first sentence of regulatory text paragraph (g...
Rule Apr 09, 2012

Petitions for Decisions of Inconsequential Noncompliance:

Title Type Published
OSRAM SYLVANIA Products, Inc.\1\ (OSRAM) has determined that certain Type HB2 replaceable light sources, manufactured between September 25, 2011, and October 8, 2011, do not fully comply with paragraph S7.7 of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (F...
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Policy and Procedures Concerning Use of Airport Revenue:

Title Type Published
On April 14, 2011, the FAA issued a Notice in the Federal Register (76 FR 21,420, April 15, 2011) seeking comment on a petition submitted by Clark County Department of Aviation (CCDOA), owner and operator of Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (...
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Requests for Administrative Waivers of Coastwise Trade Laws:

Title Type Published
As authorized by 46 U.S.C. 12121, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for su...
Notice Apr 09, 2012
As authorized by 46 U.S.C. 12121, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for su...
Notice Apr 09, 2012
As authorized by 46 U.S.C. 12121, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for su...
Notice Apr 09, 2012
As authorized by 46 U.S.C. 12121, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for su...
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Treasury Department logo Treasury Department

Title Type Published
The OCC is requesting comment on a proposal that would revise the requirements imposed on banks pursuant to 12 CFR 9.18(b)(4)(ii)(B), the short-term investment fund (STIF) rule (STIF Rule). The proposal would add safeguards designed to address the ri...
Proposed Rule Apr 09, 2012

Meetings:

Title Type Published
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Bankruptcy Compliance Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service.
Notice Apr 09, 2012
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Face-to-Face Service Methods Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue S...
Notice Apr 09, 2012
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Joint Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service.
Notice Apr 09, 2012
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Refund Processing Communications Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Reven...
Notice Apr 09, 2012
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Refund Processing Communications Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Reven...
Notice Apr 09, 2012
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Return Processing Delays Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Servi...
Notice Apr 09, 2012
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Return Processing Delays Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Servi...
Notice Apr 09, 2012
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Small Business/ Self-Employed Decreasing Non-Filers Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at...
Notice Apr 09, 2012
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Tax Forms and Publications Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Serv...
Notice Apr 09, 2012
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Taxpayer Burden Reduction Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Serv...
Notice Apr 09, 2012
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Toll-Free Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service.
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Unblocking of Blocked Persons:

Title Type Published
The Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") is publishing the names of two entities whose property and interests in property have been unblocked pursuant to Executive Order 13067 of November 3, 1997, "Blocking Sudanese Gove...
Notice Apr 09, 2012

Veterans Affairs Department logo Veterans Affairs Department

Title Type Published
This Federal Register Notice announces an opportunity for public review and comment on the Draft Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Directive 0005 on Scientific Integrity. The Draft Directive incorporates the principles of scientific integrity conta...
Notice Apr 09, 2012

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