[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 175 (Tuesday, September 14, 2021)]
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[Page 51174]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID: FEMA-2021-0022; OMB No. 1660-0062]

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; State/Local/Tribal Hazard Mitigation Plans

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland
Security.

ACTION: 60-Day notice of revision and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites
the general public to take this opportunity to comment on a revision of
a currently approved information collection. In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning
the nature of the information collection, the categories of
respondents, the estimated burden (i.e., the time, efforts and
resources used by respondents to respond) and cost, and actual data
collection instruments FEMA will use regarding the state, local, and
tribal hazard mitigation plan creation process.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before November 15, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments at www.regulations.gov under Docket ID FEMA-
2021-0022. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    All submissions received must include the agency name and Docket
ID, and will be posted, without change, to the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at http://www.regulations.gov, and will include any personal
information you provide. Therefore, submitting this information makes
it public. You may wish to read the Privacy and Security Notice that is
available via a link on the homepage of www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Smith, Planning & Safety
Branch Chief, Planning, Safety, and Building Science Division, Risk
Management Directorate, Federal Insurance and Mitigation
Administration, FEMA<EMAIL_ADDRESS>and<PHONE_NUMBER>.
You may contact the Information Management Division for copies of the
proposed collection of information at email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 322 of the Robert T. Stafford
Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act), 42 U.S.C.
5165, as amended by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000),
Public Law 106-390, provides the framework for linking pre-and post-
disaster mitigation planning and initiatives with public and private
interests to ensure an integrated, comprehensive approach to disaster
loss reduction. Title 44 CFR part 201 provides the mitigation planning
requirements for State, local, Tribal, or Territorial governments to
identify the natural hazards that impact them, to identify actions and
activities to reduce any losses from hazards, and to establish a
coordinated process to implement the plan, taking advantage of a wide
range of resources.

Collection of Information

    Title: State/Local/Tribal Hazard Mitigation Plans.
    Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved
information collection.
    OMB Number: 1660-0062.
    FEMA Forms: FEMA Form not applicable.
    Abstract: In order to be eligible for certain types of Federal
emergency management non-emergency assistance, state, local, Tribal or
Territorial governments are required to have a current FEMA-approved
hazard mitigation plan that meets the criteria established in 44 CFR
part 201.
    Affected Public: State, local, Tribal or Territorial government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 224.
    Estimated Number of Responses: 1,131.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 175,928.
    Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost: $10,291,788.
    Estimated Respondents' Operation and Maintenance Costs:
$30,760,976.
    Estimated Respondents' Capital and Start-Up Costs: $10,497,648.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to the Federal Government: $1,936,738.

Comments

    Comments may be submitted as indicated in the ADDRESSES caption
above. Comments are solicited to (a) evaluate whether the proposed data
collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency,
including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b)
evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c) enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) minimize the burden
of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including
through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

Millicent L. Brown,
Acting Records Management Branch Chief, Office of the Chief
Administrative Officer, Mission Support, Federal Emergency Management
Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2021-19750 Filed 9-13-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-12-P


MEMORANDUM

TO:		Public Record for the NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule
		EPA Docket Number EPA-HQ-OECA-2009-0274 (www.regulations.gov)

FROM:	Carey A. Johnston, P.E.
            USEPA/OECA/OC
            ph:<PHONE_NUMBER>
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
            Marco Kushner
            Honors Law Clerk USEPA/OECA/ETDD

DATE:		14 April 2014

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SUBJECT:	Potential Alternative Options for Submission of Regulatory Reports Identified in the NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule
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General Overview

      EPA is proposing a regulation (The NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule at 40 CFR Parts 122, 123, 127, 403, 501, and 503, "eRule") that would require electronic reporting for most current paper-based NPDES reports. Data systems receiving electronic reports from programs that states, tribes, or local governments are authorized to manage must meet Cross Media Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR) standards in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 40 Part 3. CROMERR is intended to reduce the cost and burden of regulatory reporting by encouraging electronic reporting while maintaining the same level of corporate and individual responsibility as paper reporting.

      Some state comments to the eRule suggest that implementation as proposed will not achieve the cost savings sought, will cause increased compliance costs on those least able to bear them, and will increase the burden on states who actually implement most of the NPDES program. A comment from North Dakota Department of Health, Water Quality Division, asserts that rigid CROMERR requirements are unnecessary, particularly as they pertain to non-priority reports such as Notices of Intent. The North Dakota comment suggests the possibility of using other technologies such as, 2-dimensional barcodes or quick response codes (QR codes) and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) as a less burdensome alternative to CROMERR's electronic signature and authentication procedures.  The purpose of this memo is to explore possible ways of incorporating these technologies in the submission process for non-priority reports. Ideally, the submission process will obviate the need for a CROMERR electronic signature on reports that are submitted infrequently.

1. 	CROMERR Requirements for Non-Priority Reports

      The CROMERR requirements for electronic signatures and identity proofing are different for priority and non-priority reports. Priority reports are identified by the EPA as reports that are likely to be frequently material in enforcement litigation. A list of these reports can be found under Appendix 1 to Part 3.

      As with priority reports, the permitting authority must determine the identity of the individual registering to sign non-priority reports by collecting and maintaining information sufficient to prove the identity of that individual with legal certainty. In the case of non-priority reports, however, this evidence does not need to be collected prior to activation of the associated signature credentials. In addition, the rule allows greater flexibility in the forms of proof that may be used as evidence of identity, provided that they collectively meet the same evidentiary standard: proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

      Appendix 1 to Part 3 only identifies priority reports. Priority reports include NPDES permit renewals and applications (including individual permit applications, NPDES general Form 1, and NPDES Forms 2A-F, and 2s). The following table identifies non-priority reports identified for electronic reporting in the eRule.

General Permit Reports (NOI, NOT, NECs, LEWs)
                              Non-Priority Report
                              40 CFR Part 122.28
Biosolids Annual Program Reports
                              Non-Priority Report
                                40 CFR Part 503
CAFO Annual Program Reports
                              Non-Priority Report
                           40 CFR Part 122.42(e)(4)
MS4 Program Reports
                              Non-Priority Report
                      40 CFR Part 122.34(g)(3), 122.42(c)
Pretreatment Program Annual Reports
                              Non-Priority Report
                             40 CFR Part 403.12(i)
CWA 316(b) Annual Reports
                              Non-Priority Report
                        40 CFR 125 Subparts I, J and N

      Some comments to the proposed Electronic Reporting Rule suggest that the required registration and identify-proofing process is too burdensome for NOI submission. There are many entities that may only submit one NOI or only submit an NOI once every few years. These commenters noted that they see it as a burden to remember their registration information for a process that they only use infrequently.

      The next part of this memo explores possible technologies that may allow operators to comply with the eRule with the use of CROMERR approved electronic reporting tools.

2. 	Possible Technologies for Use with Non-Priority Reports
      A. Use QR Codes to Cross-Reference Electronic Report with Separate Paper Signature.
      In their comment to the eRule, North Dakota Department of Health, WQD suggests that EPA allow NOIs to be submitted electronically followed by a hard copy and wet-ink signature. The wet-ink signature would allow persons submitting NOIs to avoid a registration process that involves real-time, online identity-proofing while the electronic submission will ease the burden of data management for the state agency.
      Currently there are EPA and state programs that take electronic submissions where the requirements for a signed certification statement are met with a follow-on paper submission with handwritten signatures. See 70 FR 59858. The CROMERR final rule specifically addresses these "follow on paper" certifications. Section 3.10(b) only allows handwritten signatures to substitute for electronic signatures on submissions to EPA where "EPA announces special provisions" for this purpose. Likewise, Section 3.2000(a)(2) directs states to require electronic signatures unless the EPA has approved the state program to accept a separate paper signature submission.
	These "special provisions" would allow follow-on paper signature submission only if it were reliably linked or cross-referenced with the associated electronic document. See 70 FR 59858. According to the EPA, the linking or cross-referencing is necessary in part to ensure that the agency can always determine which signature submissions belong with which electronic documents. See 70 FR 59858.  Paper signature submissions must also provide sufficient evidence that the signatory intended to certify to or attest to the content of the electronic document as this content is recorded in the copy of record for the submission. § 3.2000(a)(2).  There are various approaches to cross-referencing or linking that would meet these needs, most of which involve the inclusion of extra data elements in the signature submission that reference the associated electronic document. Such data elements might include summary data from the electronic document, the date and time of the electronic submission, or even the calculated hash value of the electronic document. The EPA has stated that it may use these approaches and "other alternatives" if the decision was made to provide for follow-on paper signatures. See 70 FR 59848.

	QR codes should be considered as an alternative method of cross-referencing and linking the electronic document and paper signature. A QR code is a trademark for a two-dimensional barcode. It was first used in the automotive industry in Japan. It was designed to allow high-speed component scanning to track vehicles during manufacture. A QR code uses four standardized encoding modes (numeric, alphanumeric, byte/binary, and Japanese characters) to store data efficiently.
      QR codes are now used in a much broader context, including both commercial tracking application and convenience-oriented applications aimed at mobile phone users. The QR code is also being used for authentication and to ensure security. This is primarily seen in the context of code payment and website logins. QR codes can be used to store bank account information or credit card information.
       When an operator submits an electronic report, various kinds of data can be converted into a QR Code and affixed to both the electronic and paper document. This data could include the time and date of submission or unique identifying information about the operator. Depending on the number of alphanumeric characters in the report and the size of the QR Code, it may be possible to encode the report in its entirety. The largest QR Code has a data capacity of 7,089 numeric and 4,926 alphanumeric characters. Certain shorter length non-priority reports, such as a one or two page NOI, may be able to fit in these parameters. If so, the state could scan the paper report's QR Code to open the electronic version of the same report.

      It is possible to encode information in the QR Code using a cryptographic hashing function in order to verify the identity of the operator and to determine whether document tampering occurred.

      Figure 1: Schematic of Using the QR Code Option for eRule Reporting

	Using this technology, the state data system can ensure that the paper signature is linked to the appropriate electronic submission.

B. 	Avoid CROMERR Requirements by Using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Intelligent Character Recognition (ICR) Software to Receive Handwritten Reports.

	Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is the mechanical or electronic conversion of scanned or photographed images of type written text into computer-readable text. Recognition of Latin-script, typewritten text is still not 100 percent accurate even where clear imaging is available although most OCR software claims 99 percent accuracy. However, something close to total accuracy might be achievable by human review or redundant entries.

      Intelligent character recognition (ICR) is an advanced OCR handwriting recognition system that allows fonts and different styles of handwriting to be learned by a computer during processing to improve accuracy and recognition levels. Most ICR software has a self-learning system referred to as a neural network, which automatically updates the recognition database for new handwriting patterns. ICR extends the usefulness of scanning devices for the purpose of document processing, from printed character recognition to hand-written matter recognition. Hand-written data can be automatically converted to digital files, avoiding laborious manual keying and can be more accurate than traditional human data entry.

      ICR software can achieve more than 97 percent accuracy. Some ICR software companies (e.g. Captricity) are relying on human workers to verify and correct the results of the document conversion. Using this process, companies claim they can achieve better than 99 percent accuracy. The FDA is currently using this approach to manage a significant paper backlog for critical adverse drug reaction forms.

    Figure 2: Schematic of Using the OCR or ICR Option for eRule Reporting

      Data systems could receive reports as standardized forms completed and signed by the operator in writing. CROMERR would not apply to this process because the reports are not received electronically. This process, however, would allow the state entity to save time on data entry and management. The state entity would scan the paper report and signature which would then, using OCR and ICR software, be automatically converted to a digital format and entered into a database. One benefit of this process is that it would allow persons without broadband access to submit their reports in a format that will ease the burden of data management for receiving entity.


[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 217 (Wednesday, November 10, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69073-69078]
[FR Doc No: 2010-28141]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-1017; FRL-8851-5]

Notice of Receipt of Requests To Voluntarily Cancel Certain
Pesticide Registrations

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with section 6(f)(1) of the Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, EPA is issuing a
notice of receipt of requests by registrants to voluntarily cancel
certain pesticide registrations. EPA intends to grant these requests at
the close of the comment period for this announcement unless the Agency
receives substantive comments within the comment period that would
merit its further review of the requests, or unless the registrants
withdraw their requests. If these requests are granted, any sale,
distribution, or use of products listed in this notice will be
permitted after the registrations have been canceled only if such sale,
distribution, or use is consistent with the terms as described in the
final order.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 10, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-1017, by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public
Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
    Submit written withdrawal request by mail to: Pesticide Re-
evaluation Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001. Attention: Maia Tatinclaux.
     Delivery: OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P),
Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South
Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only
accepted during the Docket Facility's normal hours of operation (8:30
a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays).
Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed
information. The Docket Facility telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Instructions: Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-
2009-1017. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included
in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at
http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information
provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be
Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose
disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you
consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or e-
mail. The regulations.gov Web site is an ``anonymous access'' system,
which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information
unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-
mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov,
your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part
of the comment that is placed in the docket and made available on the
Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you
include your name and other contact information in the body of your
comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your
comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for
clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic
files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of
encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses.
    Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index
available at http://www.regulations.gov. Although listed in the index,
some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other
material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet
and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly
available docket materials are available either in the electronic
docket at http://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard
copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac
Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of
operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday
through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone
number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maia Tatinclaux, Pesticide Re-
evaluation Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail
address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of
interest to a wide range of stakeholders including environmental, human
health, and agricultural advocates; the chemical industry; pesticide
users; and members of the public interested in the sale, distribution,
or use of pesticides. If you have any questions regarding the
information in this notice, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA?

    1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through
regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the
information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or
CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as
CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the
specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one
complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as
CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information
claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket.
Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with
procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.
    2. Tips for preparing your comments. When submitting comments,
remember to:
    i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying

information (subject heading, Federal Register date and page number).
    ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to
specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) part or section number.
    iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and
substitute language for your requested changes.
    iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information
and/or data that you used.
    v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you
arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be
reproduced.
    vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and
suggest alternatives.
    vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of
profanity or personal threats.
    viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period
deadline identified.

II. What action is the agency taking?

    This notice announces receipt by the Agency of requests from
registrants to cancel 117 pesticide products registered under FIFRA
section 3 or 24(c). These registrations are listed in sequence by
registration number (or company number and 24(c) number) in Tables 1a,
1b, and 1c of this unit.
    Unless the Agency determines that there are substantive comments
that warrant further review of the requests or the registrants withdraw
their requests, EPA intends to issue an order in the Federal Register
canceling all of the affected registrations. The requests to cancel
products with EPA Reg. Nos. 66330-63 and 66330-69 would terminate the
last Sodium tetrathiocarbonate products registered for use in the
United States.
    The cancellations of products listed in Table 1b will be effective
December 31, 2015. The requests to cancel these products would
terminate the last Temephos products registered for use in the United
States.
    The cancellations of products containing active ingredients other
than Sodium tetrathiocarbonate and Temephos would not terminate the
last products registered for use in the United States of those active
ingredients.

     Table 1a--Registrations With Pending Requests for Cancellation
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        EPA reg. no.              Product name       Active ingredients
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000228-00196................  Riverdale Patron TM   2, 4-DP.
                               DP-4 Ester.
000228-00212................  Riverdale Prometon    Prometon.
                               1.5 Ready To Use
                               Vegetation Killer.
000228-00213................  Riverdale Prometon    Prometon.
                               5E Vegetation
                               Killer.
000228-00214................  Riverdale Prometon    Prometon.
                               3.73E Vegetation
                               Killer.
000228-00685................  Imazapyr E-Pro 2E--   Imazapyr,
                               Site Prep & Basal     isopropylamine
                               Herbicide.            salt.
000228-00686................  Imazapyr E-Pro 2--VM  Imazapyr.
                               & Aquatic Herbicide.
000228-00687................  Imazapyr E-Pro 4--    Imazapyr,
                               Forestry Herbicide.   isopropylamine
                                                     salt.
000239-02391................  Ortho Dormant         Calcium polysulfide.
                               Disease Control.
000264-01001................  Scout Manufacturing   Tralomethrin.
                               Use Product.
000264-01003................  Scout Insecticide...  Tralomethrin.
000264-01004................  Scout X-tra           Tralomethrin.
                               Insecticide.
000264-01005................  Scout 0.3 EC          Tralomethrin.
                               Insecticide.
000264-01009................  HR 20900 Insecticide  Deltamethrin
                                                    Tralomethrin.
000264-01010................  Scout X-tra Gel       Tralomethrin.
                               Insecticide.
000432-00755................  Saga WP Insecticide.  Tralomethrin.
000432-00760................  Saga WSB............  Tralomethrin.
000432-00784................  Saga RTU-FA           Tralomethrin.
                               Insecticide.
000432-01278................  Tralex Manufacturing  Tralomethrin.
                               Use Product II.
000506-00157................  Tat House & Garden    Tetramethrin
                               Insecticide Killer.  Phenothrin.
000655-00805................  Noxfish Fish          Rotenone
                               Toxicant Liquid-     Cube Resins other
                               Emulsifiable.         than rotenone.
000655-00806................  Cube Powder Fish      Rotenone
                               Toxicant.            Cube Resins other
                                                     than rotenone.
000655-00807................  Powdered Cube Root..  Rotenone
                                                    Cube Resins other
                                                     than rotenone.
000802-00533................  Noxall Vegetation     Prometon.
                               Killer.
001448-00093................  Busan 1016..........  Metam-sodium
                                                    Carbamodithioic
                                                     acid, cyano-,
                                                     disodium salt.
001448-00361................  Busan 1236..........  Metam-sodium.
001663-00035................  Grant's Flying &      Piperonyl butoxide
                               Crawling Insect      Permethrin
                               Killer.              Tetramethrin.
001677-00219................  Sanova Base (25%)...  Sodium chlorite.
001839-00115................  Onyxide 200 Oil       Hexahydro-1,3,5-
                               Field Application     tris(2-
                               Preservative.         hydroxyethyl)-s-
                                                     triazine.
001839-00156................  Onyxide 200-50%.....  Hexahydro-1,3,5-
                                                     tris(2-
                                                     hydroxyethyl)-s-
                                                     triazine.
004822-00491................  Windex Antibacterial  Isopropyl alcohol
                               Glass & Surface      Propylene glycol.
                               Cleaner.
005741-00009................  Sparquat 256          1-Decanaminium, N,N-
                               Germicidal Cleaner.   dimethyl-N-octyl-,
                                                     chloride; 1-
                                                     Octanaminium, N,N-
                                                     dimethyl-N-octyl-,
                                                     chloride; Alkyl
                                                     dimethyl benzyl
                                                     ammonium chloride
                                                     (50% C-14, 40%C12,
                                                     10%C16); 1-
                                                     Decanaminium, N-
                                                     decyl-N,N-dimethyl-
                                                     , chloride.
009688-00192................  Chemsico Herbicide    Prometon.
                               Concentrate P.
009779-00133................  Riverside 912         MSMA (and salts).
                               Herbicide.
028293-00160................  Unicorn House and     Phenothrin
                               Carpet Spray 11.     Tetramethrin.

028293-00215................  Unicorn IGR           Phenothrin
                               Pressurized Spray..  Tetramethrin
                                                    Pyriproxyfen.
033753-00025................  Myacide DZ..........  Dazomet.
033753-00028................  Myacide HT T........  Hexahydro-1,3,5-
                                                     tris(2-
                                                     hydroxyethyl)-s-
                                                     triazine.
033753-00029................  Myacide HT..........  Hexahydro-1,3,5-
                                                     tris(2-
                                                     hydroxyethyl)-s-
                                                     triazine.
034704-00647................  Metam Soil Fumigant.  Metam-sodium.
034704-00769................  Nemasol 42%.........  Metam-sodium.
053883-00071................  Martin's Permethrin   Permethrin.
                               Termiticide/
                               Insecticide.
053883-00093................  Glyphosate Technical  Glyphosate.
053883-00190................  Permethrin .5% Multi- Permethrin.
                               Purpose Insecticide
                               Spray.
066330-00063................  ETK-1101............  Sodium
                                                     tetrathiocarbonate.
066330-00069................  Enzone..............  Sodium
                                                     tetrathiocarbonate.
072155-00007................  Merit + Tempo Ready-  Cyfluthrin
                               to-Spray             Imidacloprid.
                               Insecticide.
072155-00008................  Tempo 0.1 Fire Ant    Cyfluthrin.
                               Granular.
072155-00011................  Merit 0.0003% PM      Imidacloprid.
                               Plus Fertilizer.
072155-00016................  Glyphosate 2% RTU     Glyphosate-
                               Herbicide.            isopropylammonium.
072155-00017................  Prodiamine 0.26%      Prodiamine.
                               Granular Herbicide
                               Plus Lawn
                               Fertilizer.
072155-00018................  Prodiamine 0.28%G     Prodiamine.
                               Lawn Herbicide.
072155-00020................  Trimec Granular       Dicamba
                               Herbicide Plus       Mecoprop-P
                               Fertilizer.          2,4-D.
072155-00025................  Beta-Cyfluthrin       beta-Cyfluthrin.
                               0.0015% RTU
                               Insecticide.
072155-00026................  Beta-Cyfluthrin       beta-Cyfluthrin.
                               0.38% Concentrate
                               Insecticide.
072155-00030................  Imidacloprid 0.36% +  beta-Cyfluthrin
                               Beta-Cyfluthrin      Imidacloprid.
                               0.18% RTS
                               Insecticide.
072155-00033................  Dylox Insect          Trichlorfon.
                               Granules.
072155-00037................  Merit Concentrate     Imidacloprid.
                               Insecticide.
072155-00038................  Merit RTU             Imidacloprid.
                               Insecticide.
072155-00041................  Merit + Tempo Ready-  Cyfluthrin
                               to-Use Insecticide.  Imidacloprid.
072155-00042................  Merit + Tempo         Cyfluthrin
                               Concentrated         Imidacloprid.
                               Insecticide.
072155-00045................  Tempo Insecticide...  Cyfluthrin.
072155-00050................  Merit + Tempo         Cyfluthrin
                               Concentrate          Imidacloprid.
                               Insecticide II.
072155-00052................  Laser Ant & Roach     Cyfluthrin.
                               Killer Pump Spray
                               II.
072155-00053................  Merit PM Plus         Imidacloprid.
                               Fertilizer.
072155-00054................  Tempo 1 FAD.........  Cyfluthrin.
072155-00059................  Imidacloprid 1.85 RD  Imidacloprid.
                               Insecticide.
072155-00060................  Trimec+ Prodiamine    Dicamba
                               Granular Herbicide   Mecoprop-P
                               Plus Fertilizer.     2,4-D; Prodiamine.
072155-00065................  Tempo 0.38%           beta-Cyfluthrin.
                               Concentrated
                               Insecticide.
072642-00007................  Spinosad Ear Tag....  Spinosad.
AL000001....................  Penncap-M             Methyl parathion.
                               Microencapsulated
                               Insecticide.
AL050003....................  Waylay 3.2 Ag         Permethrin.
                               Permethrin
                               Insecticide.
AL060003....................  Permethrin 3.2 E.C..  Permethrin.
AR000006....................  Penncap-M             Methyl parathion.
                               Microencapsulated
                               Insecticide.
AR050009....................  Waylay 3.2 Ag         Permethrin.
                               Permethrin
                               Insecticide.
CA000001....................  Penncap-M             Methyl parathion.
                               Microencapsulated
                               Insecticide.
GA050006....................  Waylay 3.2 Ag         Permethrin.
                               Permethrin
                               Insecticide.
IL100001....................  Prentox Prenfish      Rotenone
                               Toxicant.            Cube Resins other
                                                     than rotenone.
LA050012....................  Waylay 3.2 Ag         Permethrin.
                               Permethrin
                               Insecticide.
LA090005....................  Penncap-M             Methyl parathion.
                               Microencapsulated
                               Insecticide.
MO990005....................  Dylox 80 Turf and     Trichlorfon.
                               Ornamental
                               Insecticide.
MS000009....................  Penncap-M             Methyl parathion.
                               Microencapsulated
                               Insecticide.
MS050018....................  Waylay 3.2 Ag         Permethrin.
                               Permethrin
                               Insecticide.
MT050002....................  Prentox Prenfish      Rotenone
                               Toxicant.            Cube Resins other
                                                     than rotenone.
NY080011....................  Prentox Prenfish      Rotenone
                               Toxicant.            Cube Resins other
                                                     than rotenone.
SC050005....................  Waylay 3.2 Ag         Permethrin.
                               Permethrin
                               Insecticide.
TX050004....................  Waylay 3.2 Ag         Permethrin.
                               Permethrin
                               Insecticide.
TX990012....................  Penncap-M             Methyl parathion.
                               Microencapsulated
                               Insecticide.
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 Table 1b--Temephos Registrations With Pending Requests for Cancellation
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                                                             Active
         EPA reg. No.                Product name          ingredients
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000192-00213..................  Temexx Mini-G           Temephos.
                                 Larvicide.
000192-00215..................  Temexx Micro-G          Temephos.
                                 Larvicide.
000769-00678..................  Temexx 4EC Larvicide..  Temephos.
000769-00722..................  Temexx 5G Larvicide...  Temephos.
000769-00723..................  Temexx 1G Larvicide...  Temephos.
000769-00725..................  Temexx 2G Larvicide...  Temephos.
000769-00990..................  Temephos Technical....  Temephos.
008329-00015..................  5% Skeeter Abate......  Temephos.
008329-00016..................  Clarke Abate 2-BG.....  Temephos.
008329-00017..................  Clarke 1% Skeeter       Temephos.
                                 Abate.
008329-00030..................  Clarke Abate 5% Tire    Temephos.
                                 Treatment.
008329-00056..................  Abate Insecticide MUP.  Temephos.
008329-00060..................  Abate 4E Insecticide..  Temephos.
008329-00069..................  Abate 4E Insecticide-   Temephos.
                                 For Use Only in
                                 California.
008329-00070..................  5% Skeeter Abate-For    Temephos.
                                 Use Only in
                                 California.
008329-00071..................  Abate 2 BG-For Use      Temephos.
                                 Only in California.
FL070008......................  Abate 4E Insecticide..  Temephos.
FL080015......................  Allpro Provect 4E       Temephos.
                                 Larvicide.
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  Table 1c--Methyl Bromide and Metam-sodium Registrations with Pending
                        Requests for Cancellation
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        EPA reg. No.              Product name       Active ingredients
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005481-00467................  Vapam Soil Fumigant   Metam-sodium.
                               Solution.
005785-00004................  Brom-O-Gas..........  Methyl bromide.
008622-00005................  Ameribrom Methyl      Methyl bromide.
                               Bromide--Grain
                               Fumigant.
008622-00006................  Metabrom 98.........  Methyl bromide.
008622-00014................  70-30 Soil Fumigant.  Methyl bromide
008622-00017................  Metabrom 99.........  Methyl bromide.
051036-00060................  Fume V Soil Fumigant  Metam-sodium.
AZ900003....................  Brom-O-Gas 2%         Methyl bromide.
                               Chloropicrin.
AZ900008....................  Brom-O-Gas..........  Methyl bromide.
FL970009....................  Terr-O-Gas 67.......  Methyl bromide
                                                    Chloropicrin.
FL970010....................  Terr-O-Gas 98         Methyl bromide
                               Preplant Soil        Chloropicrin.
                               Fumigant.
HI910006....................  Terr-O-Gas 98         Methyl bromide
                               Preplant Soil        Chloropicrin.
                               Fumigant.
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    Table 2 of this unit includes the names and addresses of record for
all registrants of the products in Tables 1a, 1b, and 1c of this unit,
in sequence by EPA company number. This number corresponds to the first
part of the EPA registration numbers of the products listed in this
unit.

         Table 2--Registrants Requesting Voluntary Cancellation
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            Company number                  Company name and address
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192..................................  Value Gardens Supply, LLC, P.O.
                                        Box 585, Saint Joseph, MO 64502.
228..................................  Nufarm Americas Inc., 150
                                        Harvester Drive, Suite 150, Burr
                                        Ridge, IL 60527.
239..................................  The Scotts Company, 14111
                                        Scottslawn Road, Marysville, OH
                                        43041.
264..................................  Bayer CropScience LP, 2 T.W.
                                        Alexander Drive, P.O. Box 12014,
                                        Research Triangle Park, NC
                                        27709.
432..................................  Bayer Environmental Science, 2
                                        T.W. Alexander Drive, P.O. Box
                                        12014, Research Triangle Park,
                                        NC 27709.
506..................................  Walco Linck Company, 30856 Rocky
                                        Rd, Greeley, CO 80631-9375.
655..................................  Prentiss, INC., 3600 Mansell Rd,
                                        Suite 350, Alpharetta, GA 30022.
769..................................  Value Gardens Supply, LLC, P.O.
                                        Box 585, St. Joseph, MO 64502.
802..................................  Lilly Miller Brands, P.O. Box
                                        1019, Salem, VA 24153-3805.
1448.................................  Buckman Laboratories Inc., 1256
                                        North McLean Blvd, Memphis, TN
                                        38108.
1663.................................  Grant Laboratories, Inc.,
                                        Registrations by Design, Inc.,
                                        P.O. Box 1019, Salem, VA 24153.
1677.................................  Ecolab Inc., 370 North Wabasha
                                        St., St. Paul, MN 55102.
1839.................................  Stepan Company, 22 W. Frontage
                                        Rd, Northfield, IL 60093.
4822.................................  S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc., 1525
                                        Howe St., Racine, WI 53403.
5481.................................  Amvac Chemical Corporation, 4695
                                        MacArthur Court, Suite 1250,
                                        Newport Beach, CA 92660.
5741.................................  Spartan Chemical Company, Inc.,
                                        1110 Spartan Drive, Maumee, OH
                                        43537.
5785.................................  Great Lakes Chem Corps, P.O. Box
                                        2200, West Lafayette, IN 47996-
                                        2200.
8329.................................  Clarke Mosquito Control Products,
                                        Inc., P.O. Box 72197, Roselle,
                                        IL 60172.

8622.................................  ICL-IP America, Inc., 95
                                        MacCorkle Avenue, SW, South
                                        Charleston, WV 25303.
9688.................................  Chemsico, Div of United
                                        Industries Corp, P.O. Box
                                        142642, St Louis, MO 63114-0642.
9779.................................  Agriliance, LLC, P.O. Box 64089,
                                        St. Paul, MN 55164-0089.
28293................................  Phaeton Corporation, Agent
                                        Registrations By Design, Inc,
                                        P.O. Box 1019 Salem, VA 24153.
33753................................  BASF Corporation, 100 Campus
                                        Drive, Florham Park, NJ 07932.
34704................................  Loveland Products, Inc., P.O. Box
                                        1286, Greeley, Colorado 80632-
                                        1286.
51036................................  Basf Sparks LLC, PO Box 13528,
                                        Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-
                                        3528.
53883................................  Control Solutions, Inc., 427 Hide
                                        Away Circle, Cub Run, KY 42729.
66330................................  Arysta Lifescience North America,
                                        LLC, 155401 Weston Parkway,
                                        Suite 150, Cary, NC 27513.
72155................................  Bayer Advanced, A Business Unit
                                        of Bayer Cropscience LP, 2 T.W.
                                        Alexander Drive, P.O. Box 12014,
                                        Research Triangle Park, NC
                                        27709.
72642................................  Elanco Animal Health, A Division
                                        of Eli Lilly & Co., 4061 North
                                        156th Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85338.
AL000001, AL050003 AL060003,           United Phosphorus, Inc., 630
 AR000006, AR050009, CA000001,          Freedom Business Center, Suite
 GA050006, LA050012, LA090005,          402, King of Prussia, PA 19406.
 MS000009, MS050018, SC050005,
 TX050004.
AZ900003, AZ900008, FL970009,          Great Lakes Chem Corps, P.O. Box
 FL970010, HI910006,.                   2200
                                       West Lafayette, IN 47996-2200.
FL070008.............................  Clarke Mosquito Control Products,
                                        Inc., P.O. Box 72197, Roselle,
                                        IL 60172.
FL080015.............................  Value Gardens Supply, LLC, P.O.
                                        Box 585, Saint Joseph, MO 64502.
MO990005.............................  Missouri Aquaculture Association,
                                        P.O. Box 630, Jefferson City, MO
                                        65102-6864.
MT050002, NY080011, IL100001.........  Prentiss, Inc., 3600 Mansell Rd,
                                        Suite 350, Alpharetta, GA 30022.
TX990012.............................  Cerexagri, Inc., 630 Freedom
                                        Business Center, Suite 402, King
                                        of Prussia, PA 19406.
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III. What is the agency's authority for taking this action?

    Section 6(f)(1) of FIFRA provides that a registrant of a pesticide
product may at any time request that any of its pesticide registrations
be canceled. FIFRA further provides that, before acting on the request,
EPA must publish a notice of receipt of any such request in the Federal
Register.
    Section 6(f)(1)(B) of FIFRA requires that before acting on a
request for voluntary cancellation, EPA must provide a 30-day public
comment period on the request for voluntary cancellation or use
termination. In addition, FIFRA section 6(f)(1)(C) requires that EPA
provide a 180-day comment period on a request for voluntary
cancellation or termination of any minor agricultural use before
granting the request, unless:
    1. The registrants request a waiver of the comment period, or
    2. The EPA Administrator determines that continued use of the
pesticide would pose an unreasonable adverse effect on the environment.
    The registrants in Table 2 of Unit II. have requested that EPA
waive the 180-day comment period. Accordingly, EPA will provide a 30-
day comment period on the proposed requests.

IV. Procedures for Withdrawal of Request

    Registrants who choose to withdraw a request for cancellation
should submit such withdrawal in writing to the person listed under FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. If the products have been subject to a
previous cancellation action, the effective date of cancellation and
all other provisions of any earlier cancellation action are
controlling.

V. Provisions for Disposition of Existing Stocks

    Existing stocks are those stocks of registered pesticide products
that are currently in the United States and that were packaged,
labeled, and released for shipment prior to the effective date of the
cancellation action. If the requests for voluntary cancellations are
granted, the Agency intends to publish the cancellation order in the
Federal Register.

A. For All Products Listed in Table 1a in Unit II

    Because the Agency has identified no significant potential risk
concerns associated with these pesticide products, upon cancellation of
the products identified in Table 1a of Unit II., EPA anticipates
allowing registrants to sell and distribute existing stocks of these
products for 1 year after publication of the Cancellation Order in the
Federal Register. Thereafter, registrants will be prohibited from
selling or distributing the pesticide products identified in Table 1a
of Unit II., except for export consistent with FIFRA section 17 or for
proper disposal. Persons other than registrants will generally be
allowed to sell, distribute, or use existing stocks until such stocks
are exhausted, provided that such sale, distribution, or use is
consistent with the terms of the previously approved labeling on, or
that accompanied, the canceled products.

B. For All Products Listed in Table 1b in Unit II

    Because the Agency has identified no significant potential risk
concerns associated with these pesticide products, EPA proposes to
include the following provisions for the treatment of any existing
stocks of products containing temephos identified or referenced in
Table 1b in Unit II.:
    After December 31, 2015, registrants are prohibited from selling or
distributing existing stocks of products containing temephos labeled
for all uses.
    After December 31, 2016, persons other than registrants are
prohibited from selling or distributing existing stocks of products
containing temephos labeled for all uses.
    After December 31, 2016, existing stocks of products containing
temephos labeled for all uses, already in the hands of users can be
used legally until they are exhausted, provided that such use complies
with the EPA-approved label and labeling of the affected product.

C. For All Products Listed in Table 1c in Unit II

    Because the Agency has identified no significant potential risk
concerns associated with these pesticide products, EPA proposes to
include the following provisions for the treatment of any existing
stocks of products containing methyl bromide or metam-sodium identified
or referenced in Table 1c in Unit II.:
    All sale or distribution by the registrant of existing stocks is
prohibited after publication of the cancellation order in the Federal
Register, unless that sale or distribution is solely for the purpose of
facilitating disposal or export of the product.
    Existing stocks may be sold and distributed by persons other than
the registrant for 120 days from the date of the cancellation order.
    Existing stocks may be used until exhausted, provided that such use
complies with the EPA-approved label and labeling of the product.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests.

    Dated: October 29, 2010.
Richard P. Keigwin, Jr.,
Director, Pesticide Re-evaluation Division, Office of Pesticide
Programs.
[FR Doc. 2010-28141 Filed 11-5-10; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 72 (Thursday, April 14, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 22130-22132]
[FR Doc No: 2022-07937]

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of Industry and Security

15 CFR Parts 734, 738, and 746

[Docket No.<PHONE_NUMBER>]
RIN 0694-AI83

Expansion of Sanctions Against Russia and Belarus Under the
Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: In response to the Russian Federation's (Russia) ongoing
aggression in Ukraine following its further invasion of the country, as
substantially enabled by Belarus, this rule expands license
requirements for Russia and Belarus under the Export Administration
Regulations (EAR) to all items on the Commerce Control List (CCL). It
also removes license exception eligibility for aircraft registered in,
owned or controlled by, or under charter or lease by Belarus or a
national of Belarus.

DATES: This rule is effective on April 8, 2022.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions on this final rule,
contact Eileen Albanese, Director, Office of National Security and
Technology Transfer Controls, Bureau of Industry and Security,
Department of Commerce, Phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>, Fax: (202)<PHONE_NUMBER>,
Email: [email protected]. For emails, include ``Russia and Belarus'' in
the subject line.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    In response to Russia's February 2022 further invasion of Ukraine
and Belarus's substantial enabling of this invasion by allowing it to
proceed from Belarusian territory, the Bureau of Industry and Security
(BIS) imposed extensive sanctions on Russia and Belarus by amending the
Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR parts 730-774) (EAR). These
sanctions reflected the U.S. Government's position that Russia's
invasion of Ukraine, as substantially enabled by Belarus, flagrantly
violated international law, was contrary to U.S. national security and
foreign policy interests, and undermined global order, peace, and
security, and therefore necessitated stringent and expansive sanctions.
Since February 2022, BIS, in coordination with its allies and partners,
has issued several rules that subject both countries to restrictions
under the EAR. BIS has primarily targeted the Russian and Belarusian
defense, aerospace, and maritime sectors with expanded export controls,
including controls on the export from abroad of certain foreign-
produced items that are subject to the EAR.
    Stringent licensing restrictions under the EAR were initially
imposed on Russia as part of the final rule, Implementation of
Sanctions Against Russia Under the Export Administration Regulations
(EAR), effective on February 24, 2022, and published March 3, 2022 (87
FR 12226). Among other restrictions, BIS implemented a new license
requirement for Russia on items subject to the EAR and classified under
any Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) in Categories 3 through
9 of the Commerce Control List, supp. no. 1 to part 774 of the EAR
(CCL) as part of new Sec.  746.8(a)(1) (Russia sanctions) in part 746
of the EAR (Embargoes and Other Special Controls). BIS extended this
new license requirement to Belarus (see Sec.  746.8 (Russia and Belarus
sanctions)) as part of the final rule, Implementation of Sanctions
Against Belarus Under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR),
effective on March 2, 2022, and published March 8, 2022 (87 FR 13048)
(Belarus rule).
    This rule expands the license requirement that was previously
imposed on Russia and Belarus to include items classified under any
ECCN in Categories 0 through 2 of the CCL. Accordingly, the license
requirement under Sec.  746.8(a)(1) (Russia and Belarus sanctions) now
applies to all items on the CCL. Additionally, consistent with this
expanded license requirement, this rule revises the foreign ``direct
product'' rule (FDP rule) in Sec.  734.9(f) of the EAR that relates to
both Russia and Belarus (the ``Russia/Belarus FDP rule'') to apply to
all items on the CCL. Therefore, foreign-produced items derived from
ECCNs in Categories 0 through 9 of the CCL will now be subject to the
EAR under the Russia/Belarus FDP rule as well as to the license
requirement described in Sec.  746.8(a)(2).
    Additionally, as part of the U.S. Government's response to
Belarus's actions in support of Russia's aggressive conduct in Ukraine,
this rule limits the availability of two paragraphs of License
Exception Aircraft, vessels and spacecraft (AVS) (Sec.  740.15(a) and
(b)) for certain Belarus-related aircraft. Specifically, paragraph (c)
(License Exceptions) specifies certain license exceptions that apply to
Sec.  746.8(a)(1) and (2) for transactions involving Russia or Belarus,
and this rule revises paragraph (c)(5) to preclude the availability of
paragraphs (a) and (b) of License Exception AVS for any aircraft
registered in, owned or controlled by, or under charter or lease by
Belarus or a national of Belarus. Thus, as revised by this rule,
paragraphs (a) and (b) of License Exception AVS are not available for
aircraft registered in, owned, or controlled by, or under charter or
lease by, Belarus or Russia, or by a Belarusian or Russian national. As
a conforming change, this rule revises footnote 6 to the Commerce
Country Chart (supplement no. 1 to part 738) to reflect

the revised license requirements in Sec.  746.8(a)(1).

Savings Clause

    For the expanded controls on Russia and Belarus under Sec.
746.8(a)(2), shipments of items removed from eligibility for a License
Exception or reexport or transfer (in-country) without a license (NLR)
as a result of this regulatory action that were en route aboard a
carrier to a port of export, reexport, or transfer (in-country), on May
9, 2022, pursuant to actual orders for reexport, or transfer (in-
country) to or within a foreign destination, may proceed to that
destination under the previous eligibility for a License Exception or
reexport or transfer (in-country) without a license (NLR).
    For all other changes being made in this final rule, shipments of
items removed from eligibility for a License Exception or export,
reexport, or transfer (in-country) without a license (NLR) as a result
of this regulatory action that were en route aboard a carrier to a port
of export, reexport, or transfer (in-country), on April 8, 2022,
pursuant to actual orders for export, reexport, or transfer (in-
country) to or within a foreign destination, may proceed to that
destination under the previous eligibility for a License Exception or
export, reexport, or transfer (in-country) without a license (NLR).

Export Control Reform Act of 2018

    On August 13, 2018, the President signed into law the John S.
McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, which
included the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA) (codified, as
amended, at 50 U.S.C. 4801-4852). ECRA provides the legal basis for
BIS's principal authorities and serves as the authority under which BIS
issues this rule. To the extent it applies to certain activities that
are the subject of this rule, the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export
Enhancement Act of 2000 (TSRA) (codified, as amended, at 22 U.S.C.
7201-7211) also serves as authority for this rule.

Rulemaking Requirements

    1. This final rule is not a ``significant regulatory action''
because it ``pertain[s]'' to a ``military or foreign affairs function
of the United States'' under sec. 3(d)(2) of Executive Order 12866.
    2. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person is
required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty
for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et
seq.) (PRA), unless that collection of information displays a currently
valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number. This rule
involves three collections of information. BIS believes there will be
minimal burden changes to two of these collections--Five-Year Records
Retention Requirement for Export Transactions and Boycott Actions (OMB
control number 0694-0096) and Automated Export System (AES) Program
(OMB control number 0607-0152).
    However, ``Multi-Purpose Application (OMB control number 0694-0088)
will exceed existing estimates currently associated with this
collection as the respondent burden will increase the estimated number
of submissions by 150 for license applications submitted annually to
BIS. BIS estimates the burden hours associated with this collection
would increase by 77 (i.e., 150 applications x 30.6 minutes per
response) for a total estimated cost increase of $2,310 (i.e., 77 hours
x $30 per hour). The $30 per hour cost estimate for OMB control number
0694-0088 is consistent with the salary data for export compliance
specialists currently available through glassdoor.com (glassdoor.com
estimates that an export compliance specialist makes $55,280 annually,
which computes to roughly $26.58 per hour). Consistent with 5 CFR
1320.13, BIS requested, and OMB has approved, emergency clearance for
an increase in the burden estimate due to the additional license
requirements imposed by this rule.
    3. This rule does not contain policies with federalism implications
as that term is defined in Executive Order 13132.
    4. Pursuant to section 1762 of the Export Control Reform Act of
2018 (50 U.S.C. 4821) (ECRA), this action is exempt from the
Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553) requirements for
notice of proposed rulemaking, opportunity for public participation,
and delay in effective date. While section 1762 of ECRA provides
sufficient authority for such an exemption, this action is also
independently exempt from these APA requirements because it involves a
military or foreign affairs function of the United States (5 U.S.C.
553(a)(1)).
    5. Because a notice of proposed rulemaking and an opportunity for
public comment are not required to be given for this rule by 5 U.S.C.
553, or by any other law, the analytical requirements of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq., are not applicable.
Accordingly, no regulatory flexibility analysis is required and none
has been prepared.

List of Subjects

15 CFR Part 734

    Administrative practice and procedure, Exports, Inventions and
patents, Research, Science and technology.

15 CFR Part 738

    Exports.

15 CFR Part 746

    Exports, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    For the reasons stated in the preamble, parts 734, 738, and 746 of
the Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR parts 730 through 774)
are amended as follows:

PART 734--SCOPE OF THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS

0
1. The authority citation for 15 CFR part 734 continues to read as
follows:

    Authority: 50 U.S.C. 4801-4852; 50 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.; 50
U.S.C. 1701 et seq.; E.O. 12938, 59 FR 59099, 3 CFR, 1994 Comp., p.
950; E.O. 13020, 61 FR 54079, 3 CFR, 1996 Comp., p. 219; E.O. 13026,
61 FR 58767, 3 CFR, 1996 Comp., p. 228; E.O. 13222, 66 FR 44025, 3
CFR, 2001 Comp., p. 783; E.O. 13637, 78 FR 16129, 3 CFR, 2014 Comp.,
p. 223; Notice of November 10, 2021, 86 FR 62891 (November 12,
2021).

0
2. Section 734.9 is amended by revising paragraph (f) to read as
follows:

Sec.  734.9   Foreign-Direct Product (FDP) Rules.

* * * * *
    (f) Russia/Belarus FDP rule. A foreign-produced item is subject to
the EAR if it meets both the product scope in paragraph (f)(1) of this
section and the destination scope in paragraph (f)(2) of this section.
See Sec.  746.8 of the EAR for license requirements, license review
policy, and license exceptions applicable to foreign-produced items
that are subject to the EAR pursuant to this paragraph (f).
    (1) Product scope of Russia/Belarus FDP rule. The product scope
applies if a foreign-produced item meets the conditions of either
paragraph (f)(1)(i) or (ii) of this section.
    (i) ``Direct product'' of ``technology'' or ``software.'' A
foreign-produced item meets the product scope of this paragraph
(f)(1)(i) if the foreign-produced item is not designated EAR99 and is a
``direct product'' of U.S.-origin ``technology'' or ``software''
subject to the EAR that is specified in any ECCN in product groups D or
E of the CCL; or

    (ii) ``Direct product'' of a complete plant or `major component' of
a plant. A foreign-produced item meets the product scope of this
paragraph (f)(1)(ii) if the foreign-produced item is not designated
EAR99 and is produced by any plant or `major component' of a plant that
is located outside the United States, when the plant or `major
component' of a plant, whether made in the United States or a foreign
country, itself is a ``direct product'' of U.S.-origin ``technology''
or ``software'' subject to the EAR that is specified in any ECCN in
product groups D or E of the CCL.
    (2) Destination scope of the Russia/Belarus FDP rule. A foreign-
produced item meets the destination scope of this paragraph (f)(2) if
there is ``knowledge'' that the foreign-produced item is destined to
Russia or Belarus or will be incorporated into or used in the
``production'' or ``development'' of any ``part,'' ``component,'' or
``equipment'' not designated EAR99 and produced in or destined to
Russia or Belarus.
* * * * *

PART 738--COMMERCE CONTROL LIST OVERVIEW AND THE COUNTRY CHART

0
3. The authority citation for 15 CFR part 738 continues to read as
follows:

    Authority:  50 U.S.C. 4801-4852; 50 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.; 50
U.S.C. 1701 et seq.; 10 U.S.C. 8720; 10 U.S.C. 8730(e); 22 U.S.C.
287c; 22 U.S.C. 2151 note; 22 U.S.C. 3201 et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6004;
42 U.S.C. 2139a; 15 U.S.C. 1824; 50 U.S.C. 4305; 22 U.S.C. 7201 et
seq.; 22 U.S.C. 7210; E.O. 13026, 61 FR 58767, 3 CFR, 1996 Comp., p.
228; E.O. 13222, 66 FR 44025, 3 CFR, 2001 Comp., p. 783.

0
4. Supplement no. 1 to part 738 is amended by revising the entries for
``Belarus'' and ``Russia'' and footnote 6 to read as follows:

                                                                      Supplement No. 1 to Part 738--Commerce Country Chart
                                                                                [Reason for control]
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                                           Chemical and  biological        Nuclear           National       Missile       Regional        Firearms         Crime control         Anti-terrorism
                                                   weapons            nonproliferation       security         tech        stability      convention --------------------------------------------
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Belarus \6\.............................       X        X        X         X         X        X        X          X        X        X   ...........       X        X   .......  .......  .......

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Russia \6\..............................       X        X        X         X         X        X        X          X        X        X   ...........       X        X   .......  .......  .......

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\6\ See Sec.   746.5 of the EAR for additional license requirements under the Russian Industry Sector Sanctions for ECCNs 0A998, 1C992, 3A229, 3A231, 3A232, 6A991, 8A992, and 8D999 and items
  identified in supplement no. 2 to part 746 of the EAR. See Sec.   746.8 of the EAR for Sanctions against Russia and Belarus, including additional license requirements for items listed in any
  ECCN on the CCL.

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PART 746--EMBARGOES AND OTHER SPECIAL CONTROLS

0
5. The authority citation for 15 CFR part 746 continues to read as
follows:

    Authority: 50 U.S.C. 4801-4852; 50 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.; 50
U.S.C. 1701 et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 287c; Sec 1503, Pub. L. 108-11, 117
Stat. 559; 22 U.S.C. 2151 note; 22 U.S.C. 6004; 22 U.S.C. 7201 et
seq.; 22 U.S.C. 7210; E.O. 12854, 58 FR 36587, 3 CFR, 1993 Comp., p.
614; E.O. 12918, 59 FR 28205, 3 CFR, 1994 Comp., p. 899; E.O. 13222,
66 FR 44025, 3 CFR, 2001 Comp., p. 783; E.O. 13338, 69 FR 26751, 3
CFR, 2004 Comp., p 168; Presidential Determination 2003-23, 68 FR
26459, 3 CFR, 2004 Comp., p. 320; Presidential Determination 2007-7,
72 FR 1899, 3 CFR, 2006 Comp., p. 325; Notice of May 6, 2021, 86 FR
26793 (May 10, 2021).

0
6. Section 746.8 is amended by revising paragraphs (a)(1) and (c)(5) to
read as follows:

Sec.  746.8   Sanctions against Russia and Belarus.

    (a) * * *
    (1) Items classified in any ECCN on the CCL. In addition to license
requirements specified on the Commerce Control List (CCL) in supplement
no. 1 to part 774 of the EAR and in other provisions of the EAR,
including part 744 and Sec.  746.5, a license is required, excluding
deemed exports and deemed reexports, to export, reexport, or transfer
(in-country) to or within Russia or Belarus any item subject to the EAR
and specified in any Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) on the
CCL.
* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (5) License Exception AVS, excluding any aircraft registered in,
owned or controlled by, or under charter or lease by Russia or Belarus
or a national of Russia or Belarus (Sec.  740.15(a) and (b) of the
EAR).
* * * * *

Matthew S. Borman,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Export Administration.
[FR Doc. 2022-07937 Filed 4-8-22; 4:15 pm]
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[Notices]
[Pages 27675-27676]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary

[Docket No. DOT-OST--2014-0011]

National Freight Advisory Committee: Notice of Public Webinar
Meeting

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Transportation (Department or DOT)
announces a public meeting of its National Freight Advisory Committee
(NFAC) to finalize recommendations for the Department to consider in
its development of the National Freight Strategic Plan (Plan). This
meeting is a continuation of the conversation from the meeting held on
March 25-26 in Washington, DC and the public webinar meeting held on
April 29, 2014.

DATES: The meeting will take place online, as a webinar, on Thursday,
May 29, 2014, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tretha Chromey, Designated Federal
Officer at<PHONE_NUMBER> or<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or visit the NFAC Web site
at www.dot.gov/nfac.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Background: The NFAC was established to provides advice and
recommendations to the Secretary on matters related to freight
transportation in the United States, including (1) implementation of
the freight transportation requirements of the Moving Ahead for
Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21; Pub. L. 112-141); (2)
establishment of the National Freight Network; (3) development of the
Plan; (4) development of strategies to help States implement State
Freight Advisory Committees and State Freight Plans; (5) development of
measures of conditions and performance in freight transportation; (6)
development of freight transportation investment, data, and planning
tools; and (7) legislative recommendations. The NFAC operates as a
discretionary committee under the authority of the DOT, established in
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. See DOT's NFAC Web site for
additional information about the committee's activities at www.dot.gov/nfac.

    MAP-21 directs the DOT to develop the Plan in consultation with
State department of transportations and other appropriate stakeholders.
The Plan must include:
    (A) An assessment of the condition and performance of the national
freight network.
    (B) An identification of highway bottlenecks on the national
freight network that create significant freight congestion problems,
based on a quantitative methodology developed by the Secretary, which
shall, at a minimum, include--
    (i) information from the Freight Analysis Network of the Federal
Highway Administration; and
    (ii) to the maximum extent practicable, an estimate of the cost of
addressing each bottleneck and any operational improvements that could
be implemented.
    (C) Forecasts of freight volumes for the 20-year period beginning
in the year during which the Plan is issued.
    (D) An identification of major trade gateways and national freight
corridors that connect major population centers, trade gateways, and
other major freight generators for current and forecasted traffic and
freight volumes, the identification of which shall be revised, as
appropriate, in subsequent plans.
    (E) An assessment of statutory, regulatory, technological,
institutional, financial, and other barriers to improved freight
transportation performance (including opportunities for overcoming the
barriers).
    (F) An identification of routes providing access to energy
exploration, development, installation, or production areas.
    (G) Best practices for improving the performance of the national
freight network.
    (H) Best practices to mitigate the impacts of freight movement on
communities.
    (I) A process for addressing multistate projects and encouraging
jurisdictions to collaborate.
    (J) Strategies to improve freight intermodal connectivity.
    The Plan serves as a document to outline a long-term strategy to
implement the National freight policy. The goals of the National
freight policy are related to economic competitiveness and efficiency;
congestion; productivity; safety, security, and resilience of freight
movement; infrastructure condition; use of advanced technology;
performance, innovation, competition, and accountability in the
operation and maintenance of the network; and environmental impacts.
[23 U.S.C. 167]
    On March 25-26, 2014 the NFAC members met to discuss proposed
recommendations to the DOT on the following elements of the Plan:
     An assessment of statutory, regulatory, technological,
institutional, financial, and other barriers to improved freight
transportation performance (including opportunities for overcoming the
barriers);
     Best practices for improving the performance of the
national freight network; and
     Best practices to mitigate the impacts of freight movement
on communities.
    The NFAC members discussed approximately seventy (70) of the nearly
ninety (90) proposed recommendations. At the conclusion of this
meeting, it was agreed that each of the six subcommittees would revise
their proposed recommendations, resubmit to the DFO who would compile
and redistribute to the NFAC members, and the NFAC members would
reconvene at the end of the month to finalize the recommendations.
    On April 29, 2014 the NFAC members met and finalized
recommendations on the assessment of statutory, regulatory,
technological, institutional, financial, and other barriers to improved
freight transportation performance (including opportunities for
overcoming the barriers).
    During this meeting, members will discuss and finalize
recommendations related to: 1) Best practices for improving the
performance of the national freight network; and 2) Best practices to
mitigate the impacts of freight movement on communities.
    Agenda: The agenda will include: (1) welcome and introductions; (2)
overview of the meeting format; (3) remarks from the NFAC Chair and
Vice Chair; (4) NFAC members discussion on final recommendations; and
(5) adjournment.
    Public Participation: To view the webinar meeting, members of the
public must pre-register online at: https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/NFAC052914/event/registration.html no
later than May 28, 2014. Upon registration, information will be sent to
you at the email address you provide to enable you to connect to the
webinar. Should problems arise with webinar registration, contact Kirse
Kelly at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or<PHONE_NUMBER>. [This is not a toll-free
telephone number.] Note: Members of the public will be able to listen
to and view the webinar as observers.
    Written comments: As the May 29, 2014 meeting is being conducted as
a webinar and is a continuation of the conversation from the meeting
held on March 25-26 where public comment was taken, the Chair has
determined that public comment will be accepted in writing only.
Members of the public who wish to submit written comments for
consideration by the Committee at this meeting must email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or send them to Ms. Tretha Chromey, Designated Federal
Officer, National Freight Advisory Committee, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE., W82-320, Washington, DC 20590 by May 21, 2014 to provide
sufficient time for review. All other comments may be received at any
time before or after the meeting.

    Dated: May 9, 2014.
Tretha Chromey,
Designated Federal Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-11205 Filed 5-13-14; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 232 (Monday, December 3, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62395-62396]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-84658; File No. SR-BOX-2018-14]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; BOX Options Exchange LLC; Notice
of Designation of Longer Period for Commission Action on Proceedings To
Determine Whether To Approve or Disapprove a Proposed Rule Change To
Adopt Rules Governing the Trading of Complex Qualified Contingent Cross
Orders and Complex Customer Cross Orders

November 27, 2018.
    On May 22, 2018, BOX Options Exchange LLC (``BOX'' or the
``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission''), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ a
proposed rule change to adopt rules governing the trading of Complex
Qualified Contingent Cross Orders and Complex Customer Cross Orders.
The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal
Register on June 8, 2018.\3\ On July 16, 2018, pursuant to Section
19(b)(2) of the Act,\4\ the Commission designated a longer period
within which to approve the proposed rule change, disapprove the
proposed rule change, or institute proceedings to determine whether to
approve or disapprove the proposed rule change.\5\ On September 5,
2018, the Commission instituted proceedings under Section 19(b)(2)(B)
of the Act \6\ to determine whether to approve or disapprove the
proposed rule change.\7\ The Commission received one comment letter
from the Exchange in response to the Order Instituting Proceedings.\8\
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 83367 (June 4,
2018), 83 FR 26719.
    \4\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
    \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 83647, 83 FR 34635
(July 20, 2018). The Commission designated September 6, 2018, as the
date by which the Commission shall approve or disapprove, or
institute proceedings to determine whether to approve or disapprove,
the proposed rule change.
    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B).
    \7\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 84031, 83 FR 46003
(September 11, 2018) (``Order Instituting Proceedings'').
    \8\ See letter to Brent J. Fields, Secretary, Commission, from
Alanna Barton, General Counsel, BOX, dated October 12, 2018.
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    Section 19(b)(2) of the Act \9\ provides that, after initiating
disapproval proceedings, the Commission shall issue an order approving
or disapproving the proposed rule change not later than 180

days after the date of publication of notice of filing of the proposed
rule change. The Commission may extend the period for issuing an order
approving or disapproving the proposed rule change, however, by not
more than 60 days if the Commission determines that a longer period is
appropriate and publishes the reasons for such determination. In this
case, the proposed rule change was published for notice and comment in
the Federal Register on June 8, 2018.\10\ December 5, 2018, is 180 days
from that date, and February 3, 2019, is 240 days from that date.
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    \9\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
    \10\ See supra note 3.
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    The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period
within which to issue an order approving or disapproving the proposed
rule change so that it has sufficient time to consider the proposed
rule change, the issues raised in the Order Instituting Proceedings,
and the Exchange's response in its comment letter. Accordingly, the
Commission, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,\11\ designates
February 3, 2019, as the date by which the Commission shall either
approve or disapprove the proposed rule change (File No. SR-BOX-2018-
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    \11\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
    \12\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(57).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\12\
Eduardo A. Aleman,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-26139 Filed 11-30-18; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 246 (Thursday, December 23, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 80827]
[FR Doc No: 2010-32274]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2004-D-0298] (Formerly Docket No. 2004D-0499)

Compliance Policy Guide; Radiofrequency Identification
Feasibility Studies and Pilot Programs for Drugs; Notice To Extend
Expiration Date

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice; extension of expiration date.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending the
expiration date of compliance policy guide (CPG) Sec. 400.210 entitled
``Radiofrequency Identification (RFID) Feasibility Studies and Pilot
Programs for Drugs'' to December 31, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Connie Jung, Office of the
Commissioner, Office of Policy, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New
Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 32, rm. 4254, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002, 301-
796-4830.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Federal Register of November 17, 2004
(69 FR 67360), FDA announced the availability of CPG Sec. 400.210
entitled ``Radiofrequency Identification (RFID) Feasibility Studies and
Pilot Programs for Drugs.'' Previous extensions of the expiration date
of the CPG were published in 2007 and 2008 (72 FR 65750, November 23,
2007; 73 FR 78371, December 22, 2008). FDA has identified RFID as a
promising technology to be used in the various efforts to combat
counterfeit drugs. The CPG describes how the Agency intends to exercise
its enforcement discretion regarding certain regulatory requirements
that might otherwise be applicable to studies involving RFID technology
for drugs. The goal of the CPG is to facilitate performance of RFID
studies and to allow industry to gain experience with the use of RFID
technology and its effect on the long-term safety and integrity of the
U.S. drug supply.
    On September 27, 2007, the Food and Drug Administration Amendments
Act of 2007 (FDAAA) was signed into law. Section 913 of FDAAA addressed
pharmaceutical safety and created section 505D of the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act) (21 U.S.C. 355e). Section 505D(b)
of the FD&C Act requires the development of standards for the
identification, validation, authentication, and tracking and tracing of
prescription drugs. Section 505D(b)(3) of the FD&C Act states that
these new standards shall address promising technologies, which may
include RFID technology.
    In implementing section 505D of the FD&C Act, FDA is currently
addressing issues, such as promising technologies, that are relevant
also for the CPG. In addition, FDA is considering further the
experience of stakeholders and the Agency under the CPG. As we consider
all of these issues, the CPG will remain in effect until December 31,
2012.

    Dated: December 17, 2010.
Leslie Kux,
Acting Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2010-32274 Filed 12-22-10; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register: March 21, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 54)]
[Notices]
[Page 14191-14192]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RP97-13-024]

East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC; Notice of Compliance Filing

March 13, 2006.
    Take notice that on February 22, 2006, East Tennessee Natural Gas,
LLC (East Tennessee) tendered for filing a negotiated rate agreement
that reflects the renegotiation of a negotiated rate transaction
approved with conditions by the Commission on August 16, 2005.
    Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance
with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18
CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing will be considered by the
Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will
not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Such protests
must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of
the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest
must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the
proceeding.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests in lieu
of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons

unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies
of the protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the

``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription''
link on the

Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification when a
document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any
FERC Online service, please e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call
(866) 208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E6-4026 Filed 3-20-06; 8:45 am]

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 148 (Tuesday, August 2, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 50621]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2016-0360]

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; York River, Yorktown, VA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation; modification.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has modified a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the Coleman Memorial Bridge (US 17)
across the York River, mile 7.0, Yorktown, VA. This modified deviation
is necessary to perform additional bridge maintenance. This modified
deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation
position.

DATES: This modified deviation is effective from 7 a.m. July 31, 2016,
to 7 p.m. on August 28, 2016.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2016-0360] is available
at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ``SEARCH''
box and click ``SEARCH''. Click on Open Docket Folder on the line
associated with this deviation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary deviation, call or email Mrs. Traci Whitfield, Bridge
Administration Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard; telephone (757) 398-
6629, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 26, 2016, the Coast Guard published a
temporary deviation entitled ``Drawbridge Operation Regulation; York
River, Yorktown, VA'' in the Federal Register (81 FR 33391). Under that
temporary deviation, the bridge would remain in the closed-to-
navigation position from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. as follows: Sunday, May 22,
2016; Sunday, June 5, 2016, with an inclement weather date on Sunday,
June 12, 2016; Sunday, June 19, 2016, with an inclement weather date on
Sunday, June 26, 2016; and Sunday, July 10, 2016, with an inclement
weather date on Sunday, July 17, 2016.
    The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), who owns and
operates the Coleman Memorial Bridge (US 17), has requested a modified
temporary deviation from the currently published deviation to complete
repairs. The bridge must be in the closed-to-navigation position, for
an additional two Sundays, in order to perform the complexity of
mechanical work, which normally takes two weeks and cannot be
accomplished when the bridge is moveable. The bridge is a single
bascule span and has a vertical clearance in the closed position of
seven feet above mean high water.
    Under this modified temporary deviation, the bridge will continue
to remain in the closed-to-navigation position from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. as
follows: July 31, 2016, with an inclement weather date on Sunday,
August 7, 2016; and Sunday, August 21, 2016, with an inclement weather
date on Sunday, August 28, 2016. At all other times, the bridge will
operate in accordance with the operating regulations set out in 33 CFR
117.1025.
    The York River is used by a variety of vessels including deep draft
ocean-going vessels, U.S. government vessels, small commercial fishing
vessels, recreational vessels and tug and barge traffic. The Coast
Guard has carefully coordinated the restrictions with U.S. government
and commercial waterway users.
    Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may
do so at anytime. The bridge will not be able to open for emergencies
and there is no immediate alternate route for vessels unable to pass
through the bridge in the closed position. The Coast Guard will also
inform the users of the waterways through our Local and Broadcast
Notices to Mariners of the change in operating schedule for the bridge
so that vessel operators can arrange their transits to minimize any
impact caused by the temporary deviation.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: July 22, 2016.
Hal R. Pitts,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2016-18214 Filed 8-1-16; 8:45 am]
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