Federal Register January 3, 2014
View all documents issued on January 3, 2014. This daily issue includes official rules, notices, and regulatory updates from federal agencies.
70 documents were published on this date.
Agencies Publishing on January 3, 2014
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Agriculture Department
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Commerce Department
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Commodity Futures Trading Commission
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Corporation for National and Community Service
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Defense Department
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Education Department
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Energy Department
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Environmental Protection Agency
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Executive Office of the President
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Federal Reserve System
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Health and Human Services Department
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Homeland Security Department
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Housing and Urban Development Department
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Interior Department
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International Trade Commission
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Labor Department
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Library of Congress
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Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
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PPostal Regulatory Commission (1)
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Postal Service
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RRailroad Retirement Board (1)
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Securities and Exchange Commission
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Small Business Administration
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Surface Transportation Board
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TTrade Representative, Office of United States (1)
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Transportation Department
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Treasury Department
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Veterans Affairs Department
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Agriculture Department
Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.:
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The Forest Service gives notice of its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Middle Fork Vegetation Management Project. The Proposed action would use a combination of timber harvest, pre-commercial thinning, prescribed fire and...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Meal Requirements for the National School Lunch Program:
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This final rule adopts, with some revisions, changes to the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) regulations, as set forth in the interim final rule published in the Federal Register on April 27, 2012. The changes conform to requirements contained in...
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Rule | Jan 03, 2014 |
Commerce Department
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska:
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NMFS proposes to revise the identification marking requirements for fishing gear marker buoys (buoys) used in Federal waters off Alaska. This proposed rule would eliminate the requirement that hook-and-line, longline pot, and pot-and-line buoys be ma...
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Proposed Rule | Jan 03, 2014 |
Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities:
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NMFS has received an application from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Polar Programs, and Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) on behalf of five research institutions: Colgate University, Columbia University, Texas A&M Research Foundati...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
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Meetings; Sunshine Act
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Requests for Information:
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This notice requests information from the public about mortgage closing. Specifically, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) seeks information on key consumer "pain points" associated with mortgage closing and how those pain points might be...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Meetings; Sunshine Act
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Corporation for National and Community Service
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The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and federal agencies with an opportunit...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Defense Department
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In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Department of the Navy announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether th...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
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The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance, the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Meetings:
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The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal advisory committee meeting of the Defense Acquisition University Board of Visitors (BoV) will take place. This meeting is open to the public.
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Education Department
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing a revision of an existing information collection.
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Energy Department
Energy Conservation Program:
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On May 15, 2012, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) to initiate the rulemaking to establish test procedures for residential furnace fans. On April 2, 2013 DOE issued a supplemental notice of proposed rul...
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Rule | Jan 03, 2014 |
Meetings:
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This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Northern New Mexico. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
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This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Savannah River Site. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Environmental Protection Agency
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Environmental Impact Statements; Weekly Receipts
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to promulgate amendments to a final rule that revised national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for existing and new secondary lead smelters. The final rule was pu...
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Rule | Jan 03, 2014 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing amendments to a final rule that revised national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for existing and new secondary lead smelters. The final rule was published on January 5, 2012. Thi...
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Proposed Rule | Jan 03, 2014 |
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The Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) and sixteen other organizations submitted a petition to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), dated October 24, 2012, requesting that EPA add the Oil and Gas Extraction sector, Standard Industrial Classi...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Revisions:
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD), Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD), Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution C...
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Rule | Jan 03, 2014 |
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The Environmental Protection EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District, Mojave Desert AQMD, Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District, and South Coast AQMD portion of the California State I...
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Proposed Rule | Jan 03, 2014 |
Hazardous Waste Management System:
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is revising the regulations for hazardous waste management under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to conditionally exclude carbon dioxide (CO<INF>2</INF>) streams that are...
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Rule | Jan 03, 2014 |
Ocean Dumping:
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Pursuant to section 102(c) of the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (MPRSA), the EPA today designates the Atchafalaya-West Ocean Disposal Site (ODMDS-West), located adjacent to and west of the Atchafalaya River Bar Channel (ARBC...
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Rule | Jan 03, 2014 |
Executive Office of the President
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Aviation Insurance Coverage for Commercial Air Carrier Service; Provision (Memorandum of December 27, 2013)
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Presidential Document | Jan 03, 2014 |
Federal Reserve System
DoddFrank Act:
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The Board is adopting a final rule that treats an uninsured U.S. branch or agency of a foreign bank as an insured depository institution for purposes of section 716 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the "Dodd-Frank Act...
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Rule | Jan 03, 2014 |
Health and Human Services Department
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
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In compliance with the requirement for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects (Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995), the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announces plans to subm...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
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In compliance with the requirement for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects (Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995), the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announces plans to subm...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
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In compliance with the requirement for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects (Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995), the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announces plans to subm...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
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Statements of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
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In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), wil...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Meetings:
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This notice announces an Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals (OMHA) Medicare Appellant Forum. The purpose of this event is to provide updates to OMHA appellants on the status of OMHA operations; to relay information on a number of OMHA initiative...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
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Center for Scientific Review
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
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Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
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Notice.
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program:
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Health Insurance Policy; Revision
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Homeland Security Department
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
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As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning the Foreign Trade Zone Annual Reconciliation Certific...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Flood Hazard Determinations:
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is withdrawing its proposed notice concerning proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include the addition or modification of any Base Flood Elevation, base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area...
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Proposed Rule | Jan 03, 2014 |
Housing and Urban Development Department
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This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless.
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Interior Department
Environmental Assessments; Availability, etc.:
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In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), and Presidential Proclamation No. 8946 (Establishment of the Rio Grande del Norte National Mo...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Meetings:
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In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada will hold a joint meeting of its three Resource Advisory Counc...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
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In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Twin Falls District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will me...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
International Trade Commission
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Meetings; Sunshine Act
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Complaints:
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Correction to notice.
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Labor Department
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
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The Department of Labor (DOL), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or conti...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Determinations on Remand:
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Boeing Co., et al., Wichita, KS
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Library of Congress
Royalty Rates:
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The Copyright Royalty Judges announce the commencement of the proceeding to determine reasonable rates and terms for two statutory licenses permitting certain digital performances of sound recordings and the making of ephemeral recordings for the per...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
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The Copyright Royalty Judges announce the commencement of the proceeding to determine the rates and terms for the use of sound recordings in transmissions made by new subscription services and for the making of ephemeral recordings necessary for the...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Payment of Premiums:
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Based on its regulatory review under Executive Order 13563 (Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review), the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is moving the flat-rate premium due date for large plans to later in the premium payment year--to...
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Rule | Jan 03, 2014 |
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Postal Regulatory Commission
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The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing concerning a contract with Hongkong Post for the delivery of inbound Air CP. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Postal Service
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The Postal Service <SUP>TM</SUP> proposes to revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) section 604.9 to update the hourly charges and related postage threshold used in assessing certain types of...
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Proposed Rule | Jan 03, 2014 |
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The Postal Service seeks public comment on proposed revisions to the service standards for Standard Mail that is eligible for Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) rates. The revisions would change the service standard (a) from three days to f...
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Proposed Rule | Jan 03, 2014 |
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Railroad Retirement Board
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In accordance with the requirement of Section 3506 (c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 which provides opportunity for public comment on new or revised data collections, the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) will publish periodic summaries...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Securities and Exchange Commission
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Proposed Rule Changes:
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Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
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Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Small Business Administration
Disaster Declarations:
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This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Texas (FEMA-4159- DR), dated 12/20/2013. Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding. Incident Period: 10/30/2013 through 10/31/2013. Effective...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Surface Transportation Board
Abandonment Exemptions:
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Norfolk Southern Railway Co., Botetourt County, VA
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
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Wisconsin Central Ltd., Barron County, WI
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
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Trade Representative, Office of United States
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Section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974 (Trade Act) (19 U.S.C. 2242) requires the United States Trade Representative (Trade Representative) to identify countries that deny adequate and effective protection of intellectual property rights (IPR) or deny f...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Transportation Department
Abandonment Exemptions:
No documents available.
Administrative Waivers of Coastwise Trade Laws:
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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...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Airworthiness Directives:
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We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2010-19-01 for certain Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) AE 3007A series turbofan engines. AD 2010-19-01 required removing certain high-pressure turbine (HPT) stage 2 wheels, or performing inspections on th...
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Rule | Jan 03, 2014 |
Establishment of Class E Airspace:
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This action establishes Class E Airspace at Leesburg, VA, creating controlled airspace to aid Potomac TRACON in the safe and orderly flow of air traffic at Leesburg Executive Airport. This action enhances the safety and management of Instrument Fligh...
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Rule | Jan 03, 2014 |
Treasury Department
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For the period beginning January 1, 2014, and ending on June 30, 2014, the prompt payment interest rate is 2\1/8\ per centum per annum.
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
Veterans Affairs Department
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its fiduciary program regulations, which govern the oversight of beneficiaries who, because of injury, disease, the infirmities of advanced age, or minority, are unable to manage their VA bene...
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Proposed Rule | Jan 03, 2014 |
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
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The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
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The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
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The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
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The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
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The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal...
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Notice | Jan 03, 2014 |
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