November 20, 2017 (Volume 82)

Federal Register November 20, 2017

View all documents issued on November 20, 2017. This daily issue includes official rules, notices, and regulatory updates from federal agencies.

99 documents were published on this date.

Agencies Publishing on November 20, 2017

Agriculture Department logo Agriculture Department

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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Nov 20, 2017
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Nov 20, 2017

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

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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing its intention to collect information from focus groups on consumer food safety k...
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Funding Availability:

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The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing funding availability and is soliciting letters of intent for loan applications under the Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP), announcing...
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Commerce Department logo Commerce Department

Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews:

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On May 18, 2017, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published the preliminary results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain circular welded carbon steel pipes and tubes from Taiwan. The period of review (POR)...
Notice Nov 20, 2017
On August 8, 2017, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published the preliminary results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on seamless refined copper pipe and tube from the People's Republic of China (PRC) for the per...
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Determinations of Sales at Less Than Fair Value:

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On October 4, 2017, the United States Court of International Trade (CIT) issued final judgment in Mid Continent Steel & Wire, Inc. v. United States, et al., consolidated Court No. 15-00213, sustaining the Department of Commerce's (the Department's) f...
Notice Nov 20, 2017
Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber From Republic of Korea and Taiwan
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic:

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NMFS proposes to implement management measures described in a framework action to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP), as prepared by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council). If implemen...
Proposed Rule Nov 20, 2017

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska:

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NMFS is reapportioning the projected unused amount, 404 Chinook salmon prohibited species catch limit, from the vessels participating in directed fishing for pollock in the Central Regulatory area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) to vessels participating...
Rule Nov 20, 2017
NMFS is exchanging allocations of Amendment 80 cooperative quota (CQ) for Amendment 80 acceptable biological catch (ABC) reserves. This action is necessary to allow the 2017 total allowable catch of flathead sole, rock sole, and yellowfin sole in the...
Rule Nov 20, 2017
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific ocean perch in the Eastern Aleutian district (EAI) of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI) by vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access fishery. This action is necess...
Rule Nov 20, 2017

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau logo Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Inventories:

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In accordance with Section 734 of Division C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) is publishing this notice to advise the public of the availability of the FY 2016 service contract inven...
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Defense Department logo Defense Department

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The Department of the Navy (DoN) announces the availability of the inventions listed below, assigned to the United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy, for domestic and foreign licensing by the Department of the Navy.
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Meetings:

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The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS) will take place.
Notice Nov 20, 2017
The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce the following Federal advisory committee meeting of the Government-Industry Advisory Panel. This meeting is open to the public.
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Energy Department logo Energy Department

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Combined Filings
Notice Nov 20, 2017
Combined Filings
Notice Nov 20, 2017
Combined Filings
Notice Nov 20, 2017
Combined Filings
Notice Nov 20, 2017
Records Governing Off-the-Record Communications
Notice Nov 20, 2017
Staff Attendances
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Environmental Assessments; Availability, etc.:

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Northwest Pipeline, LLC; North Fork Nooksack Line Lowering Project
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Exemption Transfers:

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Matthew W. Foley and Elizabeth E. Rapalee; 8 Church Lane, LLC
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Initial Market-Based Rate Filings Including Requests for Blanket Section 204 Authorizations:

Institution of Section 206 Proceeding and Refund Effective Date:

Settlement Agreements:

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Consumers Energy Co., DTE Electric Co.
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Environmental Protection Agency logo Environmental Protection Agency

Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations:

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Arkansas to address the requirements of section 110(a)(1) and (2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) for the 2006 and...
Proposed Rule Nov 20, 2017
Due to adverse comments received, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing the September 27, 2017 direct final rule that approved a revision to the Delaware state implementation plan (SIP) related to the interstate transport of air po...
Rule Nov 20, 2017
Due to an adverse comment, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing the direct final rule for "Approval of Implementation Plans; State of Iowa; Elements of the Infrastructure SIP Requirements for the 2012 Annual Fine Particulate Matte...
Rule Nov 20, 2017
Due to receipt of an adverse comment, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing the September 28, 2017 direct final rule (DFR) that approved a revision to the Virginia state implementation plan (SIP). The revision removed from the Virg...
Rule Nov 20, 2017

Executive Office of the President logo Executive Office of the President

Special Observances:

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American Education Week (Proc. 9675)
Presidential Document Nov 20, 2017
National Apprenticeship Week (Proc. 9676)
Presidential Document Nov 20, 2017

Federal Election Commission logo Federal Election Commission

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Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Federal Maritime Commission logo Federal Maritime Commission

Petitions:

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The Commission has determined to hold hearings on January 16 and 17, 2018, to receive oral testimony concerning the Petition of the Coalition for Fair Port Practices for Rulemaking.
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board logo Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board

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Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Health and Human Services Department logo Health and Human Services Department

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is publishing notice that an applicant for a proposed biosimilar product notified FDA that a patent infringement action was filed in connection with the applicant's biologics license application (BLA). Under the...
Notice Nov 20, 2017

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

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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Indian Health Service (IHS) invites the general public to take this opportunity to comment on the information collection Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number 0917-0014, title...
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Medical Devices:

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing that it has received a petition requesting exemption from the premarket notification requirements for over-the-counter (OTC) denture repair kits. These devices consist of material, such a...
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Meetings:

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Center for Scientific Review
Notice Nov 20, 2017
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Organizational Changes:

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The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking public comment regarding its proposal to reorganize and to rename its Center for Research Capacity Building to the Division for Research...
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Homeland Security Department logo Homeland Security Department

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

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The DHS NPPD Office of Cybersecurity & Communications (CS&C), Cybersecurity Education & Awareness Office (CE&A), National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) will submit the following Information Collection Request to the Office...
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Cooperative Research and Development Agreements:

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The Coast Guard announces its intent to enter into a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) with several companies to evaluate small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS) sensors or payloads, to determine their potential use in a maritime...
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Interior Department logo Interior Department

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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is adjusting certain special recreation permit fees for various recreation activities on BLM-administered public lands and related waters. The BLM is adjusting the minimum fee for commercial, competitive, organized...
Notice Nov 20, 2017
On November 13, 2017, the National Indian Gaming Commission published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) regarding fees. The NPR invited the public to submit written comments during a 45-day comment period beginning on the NPR publication date. Th...
Proposed Rule Nov 20, 2017

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

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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are proposing to renew an information collection for requirements for coal exploration.
Notice Nov 20, 2017
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are proposing to renew an information collection for requirements for permits for special categories of mining.
Notice Nov 20, 2017
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are proposing to renew an information collection for requirements for reclamation and operation plans.
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Plats of Surveys:

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The plats of surveys for the lands described in this notice are scheduled to be officially filed 30 calendar days after the date of this publication in the BLM Montana State Office, Billings, Montana. The surveys, which were executed at the request o...
Notice Nov 20, 2017
The plats of surveys for the lands described in this notice are scheduled to be officially filed 30 calendar days after the date of this publication in the BLM Montana State Office, Billings, Montana. The surveys, which were executed at the request o...
Notice Nov 20, 2017

International Trade Commission logo International Trade Commission

Complaints:

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Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Color Intraoral Scanners and Related Hardware and Software, DN 3275; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues rai...
Notice Nov 20, 2017
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Intraoral Scanners and Related Hardware and Software, DN 3274; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by...
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Investigations; Determinations, Modifications, and Rulings, etc.:

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Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on September 26, 2017, under the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Kyocera Senco Brands Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio. A supplement was filed on Octo...
Notice Nov 20, 2017
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on October 10, 2017, under the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Aqua Connect, Inc. and Strategic Technology Partners, LLC, both of Orange, Cali...
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Legal Services Corporation logo Legal Services Corporation

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The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is correcting a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on August 10, 2017. LSC's Property Acquisition and Management Manual (PAMM) and its cost standards rule required grantees to seek approval prior to...
Rule Nov 20, 2017

Millennium Challenge Corporation logo Millennium Challenge Corporation

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In accordance with Section 610(b)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended, and the heading "Millennium Challenge Corporation" of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017, the Millennium...
Notice Nov 20, 2017

National Aeronautics and Space Administration logo National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Meetings:

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In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces a meeting of the Technology, Innovation and Engineering Committee of the NASA Advisory Council (NAC). This Committee...
Notice Nov 20, 2017
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces a meeting of the Heliophysics Advisory Committee. This Committee reports to the Director, Heliophysics Division, Science Mission...
Notice Nov 20, 2017

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National Science Foundation

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Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Meetings:

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Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Nuclear Regulatory Commission logo Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Title Type Published
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Nov 20, 2017

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

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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted a request for renewal of an existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The information collection is entitled, "NRC Form 354, Data Re...
Notice Nov 20, 2017

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Overseas Private Investment Corporation

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Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation logo Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

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

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PBGC is requesting that OMB approve, under the Paperwork Reduction Act, a collection of information under its regulations on the disclosure of termination information for distress terminations, and for PBGC-initiated terminations. This notice informs...
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Personnel Management Office logo Personnel Management Office

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This notice identifies Schedule A, B, and C appointing authorities applicable to a single agency that were established or revoked from July 1, 2017 to July 31, 2017.
Notice Nov 20, 2017
As required by section 3132(b) (4) of title 5, United States Code, this gives notice of all positions in the Senior Executive Service (SES) that were career reserved during calendar year 2016.
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Securities and Exchange Commission logo Securities and Exchange Commission

Consolidated Tape Association:

Joint Industry Plans:

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Fortieth Amendment to Joint Self-Regulatory Organization Plan Governing Collection, Consolidation and Dissemination of Quotation and Transaction Information for Nasdaq-Listed Securities Traded on Exchanges on Unlisted Trading Privileges Basis
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Proposed Rule Changes:

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Bats BZX Exchange, Inc.
Notice Nov 20, 2017
Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc.
Notice Nov 20, 2017
LCH SA
Notice Nov 20, 2017
Nasdaq BX, Inc.
Notice Nov 20, 2017
Nasdaq PHLX, LLC
Notice Nov 20, 2017
Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC
Notice Nov 20, 2017

State Department logo State Department

Meetings:

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Advisory Committee on Historical Diplomatic Documentation
Notice Nov 20, 2017
The Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG) originally scheduled an open session on Thursday, December 7, 2017 (See Federal Register/ Vol. 82, No. 212/November 3, 2017/Notices) however this session has been cancelled. The session has been rescheduled for...
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Transportation Department logo Transportation Department

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This notice provides information regarding FHWA's finding that a Buy America waiver is appropriate for 33 iron and steel components of Georgia Ports Authority-procured Rail Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes that will increase intermodal capacity at the Gar...
Notice Nov 20, 2017
The FHWA is issuing this notice to announce action taken by the USACE that are final within the meaning of the United States Code. The action relates to the construction of the South Mountain Freeway/ Loop 202 Project (Project) in Maricopa County, in...
Notice Nov 20, 2017
This notice announces a final environmental action taken by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for a project in Perth Amboy and South Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey. The purpose of this notice is to announce publicly the environmental deci...
Notice Nov 20, 2017
This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed becau...
Rule Nov 20, 2017
This rule amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption o...
Rule Nov 20, 2017
This rule amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption o...
Rule Nov 20, 2017
This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed becau...
Rule Nov 20, 2017

Airworthiness Directives:

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We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601 Variant) and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that the bushing holes...
Rule Nov 20, 2017
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-19-17, which applied to certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. AD 2017-19-17 required revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to include procedures to follow wh...
Rule Nov 20, 2017
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -200PF, and -200CB series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of slats disbonding on airplanes on which the terminating actions of AD 2005-07-08 had b...
Rule Nov 20, 2017
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 707 airplanes, and Model 720 and 720B series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. This proposed AD would...
Proposed Rule Nov 20, 2017
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks found in the lower chord of the left wing rear spar. This AD re...
Rule Nov 20, 2017

Class E Airspace; Amendments:

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This action proposes to modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Holmes County Airport, Millersburg, OH; and at Richard Downing Airport, Coshocton, OH due to the decommissioning of Tiverton VHF Omnidirectional Range...
Proposed Rule Nov 20, 2017
This action proposes to amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface at Marshall County Airport, Moundsville, WV, due to the FAA's reevaluation of the airspace. This amendment would result in an increase from a 6.2-...
Proposed Rule Nov 20, 2017
This action proposes to amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface in Selinsgrove, PA. A new area navigation (RNAV) global positioning system (GPS) standard instrument approach procedure has been developed at Penn Valley...
Proposed Rule Nov 20, 2017

Class E Airspace; Establishments:

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This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Boothville Heliport, Boothville, LA. Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new special instrument approach procedures developed at Boothville Helip...
Rule Nov 20, 2017

Exemption Petitions; Summaries:

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This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, the FAA's exemption process. Neither pu...
Notice Nov 20, 2017
This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, the FAA's exemption process. Neither pu...
Notice Nov 20, 2017
This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of the FAA's regulatory act...
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Treasury Department logo Treasury Department

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), 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 proposed and/or continuing information collec...
Notice Nov 20, 2017

Veterans Affairs Department logo Veterans Affairs Department

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is updating the monetary reimbursement rates for caskets and urns purchased for the interment in a VA national cemetery or a VA-funded state or tribal veterans' cemetery of Veterans who die with no known next o...
Notice Nov 20, 2017

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