Federal Register September 3, 2015
View all documents issued on September 3, 2015. This daily issue includes official rules, notices, and regulatory updates from federal agencies.
89 documents were published on this date.
Agencies Publishing on September 3, 2015
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Agriculture Department
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Commerce Department
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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 Deposit Insurance Corporation
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Federal Housing Finance Agency
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Federal Maritime Commission
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Federal Reserve System
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Federal Trade Commission
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General Services Administration
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Health and Human Services Department
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Homeland Security Department
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Interior Department
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International Trade Commission
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Labor Department
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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NNational Science Foundation (2)
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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PPostal Regulatory Commission (1)
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Securities and Exchange Commission
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SSpecial Counsel Office (1)
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State Department
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Surface Transportation Board
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Transportation Department
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Agriculture Department
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
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AMS proposes to amend the Cotton Board Rules and Regulations by decreasing the value assigned to imported cotton for calculating supplemental assessments collected for use by the Cotton Research and Promotion Program. The amendment is required each y...
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Proposed Rule | Sep 03, 2015 |
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The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) is amending Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or Program) regulations to codify certain nondiscretionary provisions of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the "2014...
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Rule | Sep 03, 2015 |
Blueberry Promotion, Research and Information Orders:
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This rule expands the membership of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (Council) under the Blueberry Promotion, Research and Information Order (Order). The Council administers the Order with oversight by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Th...
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Rule | Sep 03, 2015 |
Cotton Board Rules and Regulations:
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The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is amending the Cotton Board Rules and Regulations, decreasing the value assigned to imported cotton for the purposes of calculating supplemental assessments collected for use by the Cotton Research and Promot...
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Rule | Sep 03, 2015 |
Commerce Department
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The Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Global Markets, Office of Africa is seeking representatives of 15 U.S. institutional investors to participate in the launch of the U.S. Institutional Investor Roadshow. The Roadshow will...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
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The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwo...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
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The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwo...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
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The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwo...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews:
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On May 1, 2015, the Department initiated the second sunset review of the Order on Floor-Standing, Metal-Top Ironing Tables and Certain Parts Thereof (ironing tables) from the People's Republic of China (PRC) pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff A...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic:
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NMFS implements accountability measures for commercial gray triggerfish in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the South Atlantic. NMFS projects commercial landings for gray triggerfish, will reach the commercial annual catch limit (ACL) for the per...
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Rule | Sep 03, 2015 |
Meetings:
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The Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology (VCAT or Committee), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), will meet in open session on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Eastern Time and Wednesday, October 7, 2015 fr...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Defense Department
Federal Acquisition Regulations:
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DoD, GSA, and NASA are adopting as final, with changes, an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement changes in the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT[supreg]) registry.
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Rule | Sep 03, 2015 |
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This document summarizes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules agreed to by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) in this Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-84. A companion do...
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Rule | Sep 03, 2015 |
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This document is issued under the joint authority of DOD, GSA, and NASA. This Small Entity Compliance Guide has been prepared in accordance with section 212 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. It consists of a summary o...
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Rule | Sep 03, 2015 |
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This document makes amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in order to make editorial changes.
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Rule | Sep 03, 2015 |
Meetings:
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The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this notice to announce the following Federal advisory committee meeting of the Defense Policy Board (DPB). This meeting will be closed to the public.
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
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 reinstatement of a previously approved information collection.
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Energy Department
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The Department of Energy (DOE) is adopting, a rule amending the administrative requirements for grants and cooperative agreements with for-profit organizations. The regulations modify title provisions, and requirements related to the handling of real...
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Rule | Sep 03, 2015 |
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On October 28, 2014, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced in the Federal Register the $1 million H2 Refuel H-Prize competition, allowing teams from across the United States to compete to develop systems that generate and dispense hydrogen from re...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Meetings:
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This notice announces a meeting of the Electricity Advisory Committee. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92- 463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
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This notice announces a meeting of the High Energy Physics Advisory Panel (HEPAP). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92- 463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
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This notice announces an open live Board meeting of the State Energy Advisory Board (STEAB). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463; 86 Stat.770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Rate Orders:
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The Deputy Secretary of Energy confirmed and approved Rate Order No. WAPA-169 and Rate Schedule SLIP-F10. Through this notice, the Western Area Power Administration (Western) places firm power rates for Western's Salt Lake City Area Integrated Projec...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Environmental Protection Agency
Meetings:
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research and Development (ORD), gives notice of a meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Sustainable and Healthy Communities (SHC) Subcommittee.
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Executive Office of the President
Special Observances:
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National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Proc. 9309)
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Presidential Document | Sep 03, 2015 |
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National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (Proc. 9310)
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Presidential Document | Sep 03, 2015 |
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National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month (Proc. 9311)
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Presidential Document | Sep 03, 2015 |
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National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (Proc. 9312)
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Presidential Document | Sep 03, 2015 |
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National Preparedness Month (Proc. 9313)
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Presidential Document | Sep 03, 2015 |
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National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (Proc. 9314)
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Presidential Document | Sep 03, 2015 |
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National Wilderness Month (Proc. 9315)
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Presidential Document | Sep 03, 2015 |
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Terminations of Receiverships:
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Bank of FloridaSoutheast, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
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Bank of FloridaSouthwest, Naples, FL
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
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Rosemount National Bank, Rosemount, MN
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Federal Housing Finance Agency
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is issuing a final rule regarding the housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) for 2015 through 2017. The Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992, as amend...
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Rule | Sep 03, 2015 |
Federal Maritime Commission
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As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or Commission) announces plans to submit a Generic...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Federal Reserve System
Changes in Bank Control:
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Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Federal Trade Commission
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The Commission is requesting public comments on the Contact Lens Rule, which requires that eyecare prescribers provide a copy of a consumer's prescription to the consumer upon completion of a contact lens fitting and verify or provide prescriptions t...
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Proposed Rule | Sep 03, 2015 |
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The Commission is requesting public comment on its Trade Regulation Rule entitled "Ophthalmic Practice Rules (Eyeglass Rule)," which requires eye care practitioners to release eyeglass prescriptions to their patients ("Eyeglass Rule"). The Commission...
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Proposed Rule | Sep 03, 2015 |
General Services Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulations:
No documents available.
Health and Human Services Department
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HRSA has issued a 12-month project period extension with full funding for the Home Visiting Research Network Cooperative Agreement (HVRN) for the current budget period to Johns Hopkins University (JHU). JHU will continue responsibility for the HVRN a...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
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HRSA announces its intent to award a program expansion supplement in the amount of $118,700 for the National Center for Family/Professional Partnerships (NCFPP) cooperative agreement. The purpose of the NCFPP cooperative agreement, as stated in the f...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Charter Renewals:
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the renewal of the Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (the Commissioner). The Commissioner has determined that it is in the public interest to renew the...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Compressed Medical Gases:
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the withdrawal of Compliance Policy Guide (CPG) Section 435.100, entitled "Compressed Medical Gases--Warning Letters for Specific Violations Covering Liquid and Gaseous Oxygen."
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Meetings:
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Homeland Security Department
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Through this Notice, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) has designated the Republic of Yemen (Yemen) for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a period of 18 months, effective Septem...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
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Flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Emergencies and Related Determinations:
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This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of Washington (FEMA-3372-EM), dated August 21, 2015, and related determinations.
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Major Disasters and Related Determinations:
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This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (FEMA-4235-DR), dated August 5, 2015, and related determinations.
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Meetings:
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The Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy (Board) will meet on September 22-23, 2015, in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The meeting will be open to the public.
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Safety Zones:
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The Coast Guard will enforce the Portland Dragon Boat Races Safety Zone from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. on September 12, 2015 and 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. on September 13, 2015. This action is necessary to ensure the safety of maritime traffic, including the pub...
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Rule | Sep 03, 2015 |
Interior Department
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We, the Bureau of Reclamation, intend to submit a request for renewal of an existing approved information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Recreation Use Data Report, OMB Control Number 1006-0002. As part of its continuing eff...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
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We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) prohibit activities with listed species u...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
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The Department of the Interior is issuing public notice of its intent to delete the Bureau of Reclamation Privacy Act system of records, Interior-WBR-50, Reclamation Law Enforcement Management Information System, from its existing inventory.
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Meetings:
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As required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (16 U.S.C. Appendix 1-16), the National Park Service (NPS) is hereby giving notice that the Aniakchak National Monument Subsistence Resource Commission (SRC), the Lake Clark National Park SRC and the...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
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The Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary is announcing a public meeting of the EXXON VALDEZ Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee.
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
International Trade Commission
Investigations; Determinations, Modifications, and Rulings, etc.:
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Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has found no violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. Sec. 1337 ("section 337") in the above- referenced investigation. The investigation is terminat...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
WTO Environmental Goods Trade Negotiations:
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Following receipt of a request dated August 20, 2015 (received August 21, 2015) from the United States Trade Representative (USTR) under section 131 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2151), the U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission) insti...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Labor Department
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
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OSHA solicits public comments concerning its proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements contained in the Lead in Construction Standard (29 CFR 1926.62).
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Federal Acquisition Regulations:
No documents available.
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National Science Foundation
Meetings:
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Advisory Committee for Biological Sciences
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
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Advisory Committee for Geosciences
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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License Applications To Export High-Enriched Uranium
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is denying a petition for rulemaking (PRM), PRM-51-29, submitted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (the Commonwealth or the petitioner). The petitioner requested that, in light of information gained fro...
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Proposed Rule | Sep 03, 2015 |
Environmental Assessments; Availability, etc.:
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering issuance of an exemption to Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (Duke Energy or the applicant) related to the operation of Oconee Nuclear Station (Oconee) Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering renewal of Facility Operating License No. R-83, held by the Texas Engineering Experiment Station/Texas A&M University System (TEES/TAMUS or the licensee) for the continued operation of its N...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Exemptions:
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing an exemption in response to a request submitted by ZionSolutions on August 25, 2014, to its general license to operate an independent spent fuel storage installation (ISFSI) at the Zion Nuclear...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
License Amendment Applications:
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering issuance of an amendment to Combined Licenses (NPF-93 and NPF-94), issued to South Carolina Electric and Gas (SCE&G) and South Carolina Public Service Authority (Santee Cooper) (the licensee...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering issuance of an amendment to Combined Licenses (NPF-91 and NPF-92), issued to Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc. (SNC), Georgia Power Company, Oglethorpe Power Corporation, MEAG Power S...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
License Renewal Applications:
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has received a revised license renewal application from GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas, LLC (GEH), requesting renewal of Special Nuclear Material License No. SNM-960 for the Vallecitos Nuclear Center....
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
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Postal Regulatory Commission
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The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing concerning an additional Global Expedited Package Services 3 negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Securities and Exchange Commission
Applications:
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Applicants request an order to permit a business development company ("BDC") and certain affiliated investment funds to co-invest in portfolio companies with each other and with other affiliated investment funds.
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Proposed Rule Changes:
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BATS Exchange, Inc.
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
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BATS Y-Exchange, Inc.
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
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Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc.
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
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EDGA Exchange, Inc.
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
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EDGX Exchange, Inc.
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
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Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
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Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Trading Suspension Orders:
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China Fruits Corp.
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
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Special Counsel Office
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. Chapter35), and implementing regulations at 5 CFR part 1320, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC), plans to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for use...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
State Department
Designations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations:
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Epanastatiki Organosi 17 Noemvri, aka 17 Novembert
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
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Revolutionary Organization 17 November; aka Epanastatiki Organosi 17 Noemvri, aka 17 November
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
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Revolutionary Struggle, aka Epanastatikos Aghonas
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Meetings:
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U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Surface Transportation Board
Requests for Nominations:
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The Surface Transportation Board (Board) hereby gives notice of one vacancy on its Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee (RETAC) for a representative of the electric utility industry. The Board is soliciting suggestions from the public for a...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Transportation Department
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the establishment of a multi-faceted Expedited Public Transportation Improvement Initiative ("XPEDITE") and solicits participation in a forthcoming Online Dialogue on the initiative. The goal of XPED...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FMCSA announces its plan to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR) described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for its review and approval and invites public comment. T...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Exemption Applications:
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FMCSA announces that it has received a joint application from the Pipe Line Contractors Association (PLCA) and the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada, AFL-CIO (UA...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications:
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FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 13 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals from the vision requirement if the exemptions gra...
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Notice | Sep 03, 2015 |
Requests for Nominations:
No documents available.
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