Coastal Management Office (OCM), National Ocean Service (NOS), Oceanic and Atmospheric National Administration (NOAA), Handelsministerium (DOC).
Announcement on public discussion;Application of comments.
The Ocean and Atmospheric National Administration (NOAA), the office for coastal management, will hold a public meeting and request written comments on the performance assessment of the program for the coastal management of Indiana Lake in Indiana.
Noaa will take into account all written comments received on April 16, 2021.The virtual public session will take place on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at 1:00 p.m.
You can send written comments on the NOAA coast management program that intends to evaluate an e -mail to Ralph Cantral, Senior Consultant, NOAA office for coastal management from NOAA
In order to take part in the virtual public meeting on Wednesday, April 7, 2020 to 1:00 p.m., registration is required by Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
Ralph Cantral, Senior Consultant, NOAA office for coastal management on the phone number (301) 233-2998 or email
Section 312 of the law on the management of coastal zones obliges the NOAA to carry out regular ratings of state coastal programs that were approved by the Federal Government and the National Demolization Reserves.The process includes one or more public sessions, taking into account public comments and consultations with interested state and public authorities and public members.For the evaluation of the Indian Lake Coastal Management program, NOAA will consider to which the state has followed national goals, the management program approved by the Minister of Commerce and fulfilled the conditions of financial support as part of the management of management.When the evaluation is complete
Execution and compliance, international trading administration, Ministry of Commerce.
The Ministry of Commerce (Commerce) notes that semi -reduced subsidies are delivered to the manufacturers and exporters of the Mexican steel (wire gattes) wire grilles.
Applicable on February 18, 2021.
Ian Hamilton, AD/CVD, Operations II Operations, execution and compliance, international trade administration, US trade ministry, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230;Telephone: (202) 482-4798.
The petents of this investigation are Instal Industries Inc., Mid-Shut Wire Company, National Wire LLC, Oklahoma Steel & Wire Co. und Wrahtnetzkorp. (Together, The Petents).In addition to the government of Mexico, the mandatory respondents are aceromex s.a.von c.v.(Aceromex) and deepero s.a.p.i.de C.v.(Deecero).
A summary of events published since trade
The examination period will take place from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019.
The scope of the examination is Mexico's wire network.For a complete description of the scope of this investigation,
Subventions that examined and questions in the case and resistance of the parties of this investigation are contained as Appendix II.
Commerce carried out this investigation in accordance with Section 701 of the 1930 tariff law in the changed version (the law).For each of the subsidy programs found, trade finds that there is a subsidy.
With this final determination, which is based on trade, partly based on facts that are available in accordance with Section 776 (A) of the Act.Answer our information inquiries, we may draw negative conclusions when choosing the available facts.In the other way, 776 (b) of the law reacted.The interviewed Deecero did not respond to the questionnaire (DCV) of trade for the first remuneration service, and we continue to use subsidy rates for these companies in accordance with Section 776 (D) of ThES.
The trade was unable to check the information center based on the final determination in this study.However, we take additional measures instead of a location test to check the information on the basis of this final determination in accordance with Section 782 (I).
Based on our review and analysis of the information instead of checking the site, we have made certain changes to the subsidy installment calculations for aceromex.As a result of these changes, the trade has also revised the rate of everyone else.For a discussion about discussion these changes,
In accordance with section 705 (C) (1) (b) (i) (i) of the law, we calculate a subsidy rate that is not available for aceromex.a.i) It is right that we correspond to all the other other for all exporters and manufacturers who have not been examined individually, a rate of all others that the compensable assignment rates of the weighted average for E -Producer exporters who have been examined individually
In this study, Commerce attributed a fully based interest rate to available facts,
The trade states that there are the following estimated rates of Semi -vite subsidies:
Commerce intends to disclose the calculations carried out in connection with this final provision within five days from the date of publishing this notification to the parties in this process in accordance with 19 CFR 351.224 (B).
As a result of our
If the US International Commission of Commerce (ITC) issues a final determination of a positive injury, we will issue a CVD arrangement and request an estimated remuneration cash deposit for these inputs in the above values.If ITC determines this material, violations or threats from material injuries do not exist, this procedure is closed and all estimated tasks or securities that are published as a result of the suspension of the agreement will be reimbursed or canceled.
According to Section 705 (D) of the law, we will inform ITC about our determination.In addition, we provide ITC all the unrivaled and non -proprietary information.We will provide ITC access to all privileged information and business owners in our archives, provided ITC confirms that this information is not publicly or in accordance with an order of the administrative protection (APO) without the written consent of the deputy secretary for applying and compliance with the deputy secretary.
Since the final provision in this process is affirmed, ITC is concluded in accordance with Section 705 (B) of the law whether the domestic industry in the USA is significantly violated or threatened with material injuries.
If the ITC has issued a final determination of a negative injury, this warning will serve the only memory of the parties that are subject to the responsibility for the destruction of owner information, which were disclosed in accordance with APO according to APO 351.305 (3) (3)3) (3) The timely written notification of the return/destruction of support materials or the conversion into the order of legal protection is requested.The non -compliance with the regulations and conditions of an APO is a violation that is subject to a sanction.
This statement is published and published in accordance with Sections 705 (D) and 777 (i) of the law.
The scope of this examination covers the wire grille (wire grille) steel wire from smooth or deformed wires.The subject's wire network is produced on square and rectangular rods of evenly distributed steel wires that are soldiers in all crosses.Combine the wires of the wires in customs or millimeters and the cross -sectional area of the wire in square roll or millimeters to the square.The subject wire network can be packed and sold in roles or in leaves.
The wire network for the ASTM A1064/A1064M specification is currently generated, which covers in the following seven styles for concrete for concrete: smooth and deformed soldier wire:
The first number in style shows the nominal distance between the longitudinal wires and the second number shows the nominal distance between the cross wires.In the first above -mentioned style, “6 x 6” shows a six -inch size by six inches."W" indicates the use of smooth and "D" wire, which indicates the use of deformed wire in the manufacture of the network.The number according to W or D indicates the nominal transverse surface of the transverse and longitudinal wires in hundredths square (
The simple wire is a wire with a even diameter of the cross -section along the length of the wire.
The deformed wire is the wire with high cross -sections or ribs with a high intersection, which leads to a wire that has no even diameter of the cross -section along the length of the wire.
Wire network rollers are produced in the following nominal latitudes and combinations:
Each imported product that is sold or charged in one of these size combinations is in the area.
The ASTM A1064/A1064M specification provides variations that are permitted in wire measuring devices, the distance between cross and longitudinal wires and combinations of length and width.The extent to which a role or a leaf of wire lattice falls into these permissible variations is in this area.
ASTM A1064/A1064M specification also defines an excessive correction, namely the use of a heavier lane with a larger crossing area The producer can exaggerate and increase the diameter of the smooth or deformed wire to two full number size steps in Table 1 of A1064.The subject has the following real diameter ranges of the wire, which are responsible for excess tolerance and diameter:
To the extent that a roller or weld wire network falls into the variations specified above, it is in this area.
In addition to the tolerances permitted in the ASTM A1064/A1064M specification, the wire network in this area contains combinations in which:
1. A combination of width and/or length varies depending on ± grid size in every direction,
2. Central distance The center between the individual wires can vary up to a space of the size of the specified nominal network.
The length is measured by the ends of each wire and the width between the central line of the final longitudinal wires is measured.
Although the subject wire network usually meets ASTM A1064/A1064M, the failure of certifications, test reports or other documentation that determines that the product of this specification fulfills does not remove the product from the rifle scope.For comparable external specifications (for comparable foreign bodies (
The wire network is excluded from the rifle scope, which is galvanized (
The goods subject to this investigation are classified as a harmonized tariff plan for categories 7314.20.0000 and 7314.39.0000.While the HTSU subtitles are provided for convenience and customs purposes, the writing description of the scope of this investigation is ready.
National Marine Fishing Service (NMFS), Ocean and atmosphere National Administration (NOAA), trade.
Perception;Determination in incubational plans and genetic management and availability of the associated decision registration.
According to boundaries 5 and 6 of the threatening law rule, the warning by this is, since the NMFs have made provisions in 17 incubatoric plans and genetic management (HGMPS).Green, Stillaguami, Lower Columbia and Upper Salmon River from Washington and Idaho.Incubatorial programs in the salmon in Upper River Basin.
Lance Kruzic, on the phone number: (541) 957-3381 or by email:
The following species are treated in this warning:
PUGET SOUND Chinook salmon (
Puget Sound Steelhead (
PUGET Sound Chum Salmon (
Lachs Chinook River Snake River (
Snake River Steelhead (
Sockeye River River Snake Lachs (
Lower Columbia River Chinook Salmon (
Lower Columbia River Coho Lachs (
Lower Columbia River Steelhead (
Lower Columbia River Chum Lachs (
All submitted HGMPs agree with each of the species recreation plans listed in the ESA and are intended to help save their populations in significant evolutionary units (ESU) and / or different population segment interval (DPS).From their assessment, they were firmly developed and operated to ensure that the effects on the effects on the Chinook salmon of natural origin are not significantly reduced by ESA, COO salmon, Chum salmon and silver trout populations.Science available to reduce adverse genetic effects and reduce competitive and predator effects that are usually associated with salmon and silver trout programs.Surveillance and evaluation are implemented in order to evaluate the performance of each program in the achievement of the conservation goals of the population or the population or the population or the evaluation of harvesting and their effects on the natural salmon from Chinook, which in Esa, salmon, salmonand silver trout are listed.Information received by monitoring and evaluation.
A review of NMFS and CO administrative monitoring and evaluation results will occur annually in view of the performance standards, which was determined by the HGMPS relateness and the inclusion of new information from research, provides the monitoring and evaluation of HGMPsNMFS The information required to determine which performance standards have been attended.
16 U.S.C.1531-1543;Sub-section B, § 223.201-202 also published under 16 U.S.C.1361
The technical sensor and instrumentation consulting committee (Sitac) will be on March 2, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.Influence on the level of export controls, which applies to sensors, equipment and instrumentation technology.
The open session is accessible by calling first to come first to take part in the conference, consult mrs.yvette springer in
A limited number of seats will be available during the public session.Reservations are not accepted.To the extent that the time allows the meeting.In order to facilitate the distribution of public presentation materials to the members of the committee, the committee suggests that before the session to Mrs.Springer.
The deputy administrative secretary with the agreement of the delegate of the General Council, which was formally defined on February 9, 2021 in accordance with Section 10 (d) of the law of the Federal Advisory Committee in the changed version (5 USC, app. 2 § 10,))that the part of the meeting, which deals with pre-known changes in the trade control list and the US export control guidelines) (1) and 10 (a) (3).The remaining parts of the meeting are accessible to the public.
You can find more information from Yvette Springer (202) 482-2813.
National Marine Fishing Service (NMFS), Ocean and atmosphere National Administration (NOAA), trade.
Sedar Evaluation Webinar Note for Mexico Gag Gouper Golf.
SEDAR 72 ACTION ACTIONS FOR MEXIO -GAG Grouper Golf consists of a number of data webinars and an evaluation.
The SEDAR 72 -assessment -Webinar will take place on March 16, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in East Time.
Julie A. Neer, Sedar Koordinator (843) 571-4366;E-mail:
The Gulf of Mexico, the South Atlantic and the Caribbean fishing control councils as well as the NOAA fishing as well as the Atlantic and Golf Marine Fischerei commission have implemented the Southeast data, the evaluation and the review process (Sedar), a method of determining several steps to determine the fish stocksOstatus in the southeast.Sentences and recommendations which data records are suitable for the evaluation analysis.Evaluation -Webinars create a report that describes fishing, evaluates the status of the measures, appreciates biological benchmarks, future population conditions and recommends research and surveillance needs.Review of the workshop products is a summary of the summary of the assessment, the opinions of the strengths of the strengths of strengths documented and data assessment and entry data of the weak data.Participants in Sedar workshops are appointed by the Golf of Mexico, the South Atlantic and in Caribbean fishing management and in the Southeast Regional Office of NOAA in the Management Division HMS and Southeast Fisheries Science Center.Add data collectors and database managers, scientists, biologists and researchers of action development as well as representatives of the electoral district, including Fischer, Environmentalists and NGOs;International experts and consulting staff;state and federal commissions and agencies.
Discussion elements during the evaluation webinar are as follows:
• Using data records and recommended first evaluation analysis in data webinars will use Panel participants evaluation models to evaluate the inventory status, to appreciate population benchmarks and management criteria and to project future conditions.
• The participants recommend the most suitable methods and settings to determine the inventory status and estimate the population parameters.
Although there are no notes of notes contained in this agenda in front of this group for discussion, these questions may not be the subject of formal measures during this meeting.The measures are limited to these questions specifically identified in this communication and all the publication of this communication, which is based on the devoted problems, in which emergency measures in accordance with Section 305 (c) of the law on the preservation of the catch and the management of Magnuson seans are necessary, provided thatPublic was intended to take the final measures for dealing with emergency.
The meeting is physically accessible for people with disabilities
The times and sequence specified in this agenda are subject to changes.
16 U.S.C.1801
The resiedation period for the request for production authority in FTZ 38 on behalf of Teijin Carbon Fibers, Inc.in Greenwood, South Carolina, sent by South Carolina Port Authority (85 Fr 49359, August 13, 2020), is expanded.At the request of the applicant on February 26, 2021, to allow additional time to send Refutation comments.Submissions must be addressed to the board secretary and sent to:
Further information is available from Diane Finver at
Execution and compliance, international trading administration, Ministry of Commerce.
The Ministry of Commerce (trade) temporarily notes that the only producer/exporter, subject to this review, achieved no less than normal goods during the revision period (POR) from October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019.We invite you to comment on these preliminary results.
Applicable on February 18, 2021.
Andre Giryan, AD/CVD, Office I Operations, Application and Compliance, International Commercial Administration, US Ministry of Trade, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230;Telephone: (202) 482-2201.
On December 11, 2019, trade began with the administrative review of the Order of Anti -Dumping Service in 1930 in the changed (the law).
The products that are covered by this
The trade carries out this review in accordance with Section 751 (a) of the law.The export price and the built export price are calculated in accordance with section 772 of the law.The normal value is calculated in accordance with section 773 of the law.
For a complete description of the methodology, which is based on these preliminary results,
We initiate that from October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019 there is the following average dumping margin for the period:
We intend to publish the calculations within five days of the public announcement of the provisional results.
According to 19 CFR 351,310 (C), stakeholders who want to request A are
Commerce aims to provide the final results of this administrative review, including the results of the analysis of the questions raised in a written summary, later 120 days after the date of publication of this notification in accordance with Section 751 (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (a) of the law and 19 CFR 351.213 (H) (1).
After completing the final results, the trade and customs and US -American border protection (CBP) evaluates anti -dumping tasks at all suitable entries.
For the raw material entries in question during the pig intermediate company (s) produced by Hyundai, which are involved in the transaction.
Commerce intends to provide evaluation instructions for the CBP at the beginning of 35 days after the date of publishing the final results of this review in the issue
The following requirements for cash payment will come into force after the publication in the entry into force
This warning also serves as a preliminary memory of importers in the responsibility under 19 CFR 351.402 (2) to register a certificate about the reimbursement of anti -dumping tasks.Anti -dumping tasks occurred.
We result in these results in accordance with sections 751 (a) (1) and 777 (i) (1) of the law and 19 CFR 351.221.
Civil rights Commission.
Announcement of the public meeting.
The announcement will be granted in accordance with the provisions of the rules and regulations of the US Civil Rights Commission (Commission) and Federal Advisory Committee Law (Messer) that the New Hampshire State Advisory Committee will call up a session sesegunda at the Commission.March 15, 2021 and Monday, April 19, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. (ET).The purpose of these sessions is to discuss the spread of their report through solitary confinement in New Hampshire.
Monday, March 15, 2021 and Monday, April 19, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (ET).
Mallory Trachtenberg Em
These meetings are available to the public
Public members are entitled to comments during the open time of the meeting.Public members can also send written comments;Comments must be taken in the regional programs within 30 days of the meeting.
US citizens' law commission.
Announcement of the meeting.
The announcement is given in accordance with the provisions of the rules and regulations of the US Civil Rights Commission (Commission) and the law of the Federal Advisory Committee (Messer) from 12:00 p.m. at 12:30 p.m. (mountain time) on Thursday, February 25, 2021.
The meeting will take place on Thursday, February 25, 2021, from 12:00 p.m.
ANA VICTORIA FORTES (DFO) IN
This meeting is available to the public via the following free number: 800-367-2403, Conference Dimination number: 6603878. Every public interested can call this number and hear the meeting.Wireless lines and the commission will not provide any information.Number 1-800-877-8339 and provision of the service number and the conference zealous number.
Public members are entitled to comment during the period at the end of the meeting.Public members can also send written comments;Comments must be received in the regional program department within 30 days of the meeting.Rights Commission, 300 North Los Angeles Street, Suite 2010, Los Angeles, CA 90012 or Amumay Ana Victoria Fortes em
Records and documents that are discussed during the meeting
The records created at this meeting can also be inspected and reproduced in the regional programs units because they are available before and after the meeting.People who are interested in the work of this committee are directed to the Commission's website.
Army department, Dod.
Evidence proof.
The army department (army) terminates the availability of the final statement for environmental impacts (ice) for the proposal for the off-road training area (Homma) in Fort Benning, Georgia.Nea), the effect of the possible environmental and socio economy analyzes effects and identifies associated reduction measures that are directed to the road with the construction, operation and maintenance of a Homma of at least 2,400 in Fort -benning (proposed measures).The proposed campaign would support the Center for Excellence (MCOE) (MCOE) in his training of the Army Manöms and would increase the total amount of heavy road training areas in Fort Benning, so Fort Benning is a realistic training in training in relation to the currentThe army was able to carry out training requirements.
The proposed measure would offer a training sector to meet the existing training needs.It would not lead to additional soldiers who are parked in Fort Benning, traffic or training of the installation.Earth development training would take place over a period of 2 to 3 years;Development dignity;Mainly includes the removal of vegetation and the construction of tanks, culinary water crossings and street updates as well as buried existing dealers.Locations.A discovery without a practical alternative (fonpa)
After the publication of the availability proof (NOA), no decision is made, up to 30 days after the availability display (NOA) has been published)
End-related additional information inquiries should be sent to the Department for Environmental Management in Fort Benning, Attn: Nepa Program Manager, 6650 Meloy Drive, Building 6, Room 309, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905-5122 or comments by email
Contact Mr. John Brown, Fort Benning Environmental Management Division, in
Fort Benning plays a crucial role in supporting the comprehensive mission of the army.As an army MCO, the home of the army arms and infantry schools, Fort Benning has to support the institutional training of soldiers and infantry and armaments.Opportunity to react to a wide range of situations that you can expect on the modern battlefield.Security force, Infantry-Task Force 1-28 and the elements of the 75th Ranger Regiment.
Fort Benning should be able to train and develop highly qualified and coherent units that are able to carry out operations throughout possible conflicts throughout the spectrum.The Good Hope Manövring Training Area (GHMTA) maneuver maneuvers of sufficiently heavy street maneuvers.The strategy of army training has changed from GHMTA in "Movement and maneuvers between the domains", which requires an additional coherent area for a strong off-road maneuver.
The final ice analyzes the possible environmental and socio-economic effects associated with the proposed action, including direct, indirect and cumulative effects.Disadvantaged effects of reduction through environmentally friendly prevention and design, such as:Maximum practical expansion.This is the final detection of additional reduction measures that the army can carry out in order to further reduce the identified adverse effects.
The army concluded the consultation for this action in accordance with Section 7 of the Threatened Species Act, and this is included in ice.
The army identified three appropriate action alternatives that would achieve the goal and the need for the proposed action;These three alternatives of action (
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Alternative 1 would offer the most preferred size and configuration of the shape alternatives to enable high-quality off-road heavy maneuvre training.
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The army directed the alternative without measures for detailed analysis in the final.Although the alternative without action did not achieve the goal and the need for the proposed action, this alternative was retained in order to provide a comparative basic line against which the effects of analyzed action alternatives, as required by the Council for the NEPA regulation of environmental quality.
Based on the analysis presented in the ice -ended analysis, potentially significant adverse effects on biological resources can occur (biological resources (
All shape alternatives for the proposed campaign can adverse the wetlands and/or flood areas of 100 years.As a result, the army also prepared a Fonp to comply with the executive regulation (E.O.) 11988,
Between May 29 and July 13, 2020, the army carried out a public review and comment period for the EIS draft, including a public conference on the telephone conference on June 30, 2020. The army tested and worked on the final ice comments that duringthis commentary period had been received by the EIS project.
Printed copies of the ice cream and the final fonpa are made available for 30 days in the Columbus public library, the public library of Cusseta-Schattaochee, the Milton E. Long Library and the Phenix City-Russell County Library in public for 30 days,,If the libraries Foremberto for public visits when this NOA is published
When publishing this final NAA, the army will prepare and publish its ROD, in which the alternative is announced, which is environmentally treated, which alternative for implementation (either a shape alternative or alternative without measures) and this reduction in tenants to reduce possible side effects.The publication is selected.The rod is published before 30
Note that the Commission received the following electrical company documents:
Note that the Commission received the following electric fees:
Note that the Commission received the following Purpa 210 (m) data (3):
Records are accessible in the Elebrary system of the committee (
Anyone who wants to intervene or protest in one of the above procedures, but intervention is necessary to become part of the process.
Efiling is funded.You can find more detailed information in connection with requirements, interventions, protests, service and records of qualified facilities in:
This is a complementary warning in the market application of Eagle Creek Racine, LLC, LLC with a subsequent price that points out that this request contains a general authorization requirement under 18 CFR part 34, for the future future of the securities and the assumptions of responsibilityto recognize.
Anyone who wants to intervene or protest should be the Federal Energy Regulation Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426, according to the rules 211 and 214 of the practice and procedural rules of the Commission (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214).Which person who records a recording records of the application for intervention or protest must provide the candidate a copy of this document.
The warning is stated that the deadline for submitting protests against the application for the application for general approval of the applicant under the age of 18, part 34, future questions of the securities and assumptions of the responsibility that is March 3, 2021.
The Commission encourages electronic sending of protests and interventions instead of paper using FERC -Online -Links in
People who cannot archive electronically can send similar allegations to the Federal Energy Regulation Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426., Maryland 20852.
Apart from the publication of the full text of this document in the
On November 19, 2020, Premium Energy Holdings, LLC, submitted a preliminary permit request in accordance with Section 4 (F) of the Federal Power Act (FPA), in which he had examined the livelihood of Ashokan's pumped -up project, which was 22 miles west of 22 milesTo the west is Kingston City in Ulster County, New York.The only purpose of a preliminary license is, the priority of the license holder activity that distorts the country or penetrates into the country or the water that belongs to others without the express permission of the owners.
The proposed project would consist of the following: (1) A new concrete collection, which is 2.618 feet long and 212 feet high for the upper reservoir for alternative 1 (stone hall reservoir) with a surface of 245 in addition to the storage capacity 22,496, a surface height of1,500 feet above the average sea level (MSL);(2) A new concrete collection, which is 2.736 feet long and 232 feet high, for the height for the height of the upper reservoir for alternative 2 (forest reservoir) with a surface of 313 acres and a storage capacity 26.231 believes in a surfacefrom 1,210 feet MSL;(3) A new concrete comb, which was condensed with 2.527 foot rolls long and 30 meters high for the upper reservoir for alternative 3 (Wittenberg reservoir) with a surface of 226 hectares and a storage capacity 25,558 on a small surface effect of 1,180 feet MSL;(4) The existing Ashokan Reservoir for the lower reservoir with a surface of 8,300 ACRes and a storage capacity of 382,358 believes a superficial height of 585 feet MSL;(5) New tunnels, axes of 13.99 miles long, axes and bust for alternative 1 that connect the upper and lower reservoirs;(6) New tunnels, 11.58 kilometers in length, axles and pentuers for alternative 2 that connect the upper reservoirs and lower ones;and penis for alternative 3 combine upper and lower reservoirs;(8) A new underground concrete performance of 500 feet wide, 125 feet wide and 150 feet wide and contains five turbine generation units with a total nominal capacity of 800 megawatts; Ashokan Chan for the existing clamping of the Hurley Avenue (10), a new transmission line of 12, 9 miles and 230 kilovolt to alternative 3 of the Ashokan -Witchhan, which was proposed to the existing substation of the Hurley Avenue;and (11) estimates.The proposed project would have a maximum annual generation of 2,700 gigawatt hours.
The Commission emphatically promotes electronic registration.Please submit comments, applications for intervention, information on intentions and competing applications with the Commission's ephiling system in a
Further information on this project, including a copy of the application, can be displayed or printed on the link "Elehrey" of the Commission's website
Office for energy efficiency and renewable energies, Ministry of Energy.
Notification of the resignation petition and the granting of a preliminary cancellation;Application for comments.
This document announces the receipt and publishes a petition for the preliminary resignation and waiver of Hussmann Corporation ("Hussmann"), which resigns for the specified carbon dioxide ("Co.
The interim regulation of the withdrawal is in force on February 18, 2021.Comments and written information will be accepted on or before March 22, 2021.
Interested people are encouraged to send comments with the Federal Portal of Erelemaking in to
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No telephone ("faxes") is accepted.In order to obtain detailed instructions for sending additional comments and information about this process, see the
You can find the docket website in
Lucy Debüt, Ministry of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Efficiency Office, Building Technology, Stop EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121.-Mail:
Herr.Michael Kido, US Energy Department, General Council Office, Mail Stop GC-33, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0103. Telefon: (202) 586-8145.e-Mail:
Doe publishes Hussmann's petition on full resignation in the appendix of this document in accordance with 10 CFR 431.401 (B) (1) (IV).
However, your contact information is publicly visible if you include it in the comment or in a document that is attached to your comment.All information that you do not want to be viewed should not be included in your comment or a document that is attached to your comment If this instruction is followed, the persons who look at the comments will only be the first and the last name,The names of the organization, the correspondence with comments and all documents that are sent with the comments.
Do not send
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Add contact information whenever you send comments, data, documents and other information if you send it.It is not necessary to send printed copies.Faxes are not accepted.
Comments, data and other information that is sent electronically to DOE should be provided in file format, Microsoft Word or Excel, Wordperfect or Text (ASCII) (PDF) continuation format, Microsoft Word or Excel.You have to bear the author's electronic signature.
It is a DAU guideline that all comments can be included in the public document without changes, including the personal data given in the comments (with the exception of information that is freed from the disclosure of the public).
The law of politics and energy and preservation, as is changing ("epca"),
The EPCA's energy conservation program essentially consists of four parts: (1) test, (2) labeling, (3) Standards for the energy conservation of the federal government and (4) certification and application procedures.Relevant EPCA determinations include settings (42 USC 6311), energy preserving patterns (42 U.S.C. 6313), test procedures (42 U.S.C. 6314), labeling provisions (42 U.S.C. 6315) and the authorization, information and reports from manufacturers (42 US.6316).
Federal test requirements consist of test procedures that the manufacturers of equipment use as a basis for: (1) certifying what makes their equipment conform to the applicable power protection standard(s) and (2) representations of the efficiency of that equipment (42 U.S.C. 6314(d)). Similarly, the DOE should use these test procedures to determine whether the covered device conforms to relevant EPCA standards (42 USC 6316 ((42 USC) (6316 A); 42 U.S.C. 6295 (s))
At 42 U.S.C.6314, EPCA establishes the criteria and procedures and requires that the test procedures be excessive (42 U.S.C. 6314(a)(2)). The test procedure for walk-in refrigeration systems is contained in the Federal Regulations Code ("CFR") at 10 CFR Part 431, Subpart R, Schedule C,,
Under 10 CFR 431.401, any interested person can send a petition to do without the requirements of the DOE test procedure.Dure grants a resignation of the test procedure if the basic model for which the waiver has been requested model test according to the prescribed test procedures or that the prescribed test procedures rate the basic omodel, add all the alternative test procedures known from the petent to evaluate the equipment type performanceIn a way that is representative for the energy consumption characteristics of the basic model, resignation is subject to conditions, including the adhesion of analysis test procedures, which are specified by DOE.10 CFR 431.401 (f) (2).
Once viable after granting a withdrawal, it will be published in the publication
The withdrawal process also provides that the DOE can grant a preliminary resignation.It is likely that the underlying application for cancellation will be granted and/or if the DO determines that it would be desirable for reasons of public order if the resignation of the resignation. 10 CFR 431.401 (E) (2).The DOE: (i) will be the date of a year after the issuing of a preliminary cancellation.
If DOE changes the test procedure to solve the problems presented in a resignation, the resignation is automatically concluded on the date on which the use of this test procedure is required to demonstrate compliance. 10 CFR 431.401 (2).
On July 16, 2020, Hussmann waived the procedure for absurding and a preliminary resignation of the walk -in cooling systema.
Hussmann's statements refer to the difference in the thermodynamic properties between CO
All soft drinks have a "critical pressure" and a "critical temperature" that cannot coexist with fluid and steam phases.In this critical point, soda is a gas and its temperature rises or decreases when it is added or removed.Critical pressure is so high for all conventional soft drinks that it is never exceeded in typical cold cycles.example
The transcritical nature of the CO
Hussmann also applies for a preliminary resignation from the existing DOE test procedure.Donation grants a preliminary resignation if it is likely that the application for withdrawal is granted and/or if the DOE determines that it would be desirable for public policy to grant an immediate relief.Waiting for a determination of the cancellation petition.
Based on the statements of the petition, a preliminary resignation is missing, the prescribed test procedure is not suitable for Hussmann's CO
EPCA requires manufacturers to use the applicable DOE test procedures by making electricity consumption representations and energy consumption costs for covered devices (42 US US US devices).Applicable doe energy savings standards.Alternative tests for the basic models that are dealt with in the intermediate order of the withdrawal.
Hussmann tries to test and classify certain CO
Doe analyzed the application of Hussmann, the proposed test approach, industry materials in relation to CO
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(1) Hussmann should test and evaluate the following CO
Basic models for which a resignation is requested:
(2) The basic models from Hussmann identified in paragraph (1) of this intermediate order must be tested according to the test procedure for the cooling and freezing cooling systems of walk-in and walk-in hiking methods in doe at 10 CFR part 431, underproof C (Appendix C ("Appendix C"), with the exception that the test condition of the liquid input saturation temperature and the temperature state of the sub-fluid to 38 ° F or 5 ° F for the refrigerator should be modified for the units and walk-on-walk-US cooling blocks of the freezer unitas described below.All other requirements of the regulations in Appendix C and DOE are still applicable.
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(4) This average treading order must remain in force in accordance with the provisions of 10 CFR 431.401.
(5) This medium order of the resignation is issued on the condition that the statements and representations provided by Hussmann are valid.Invalid waiver in relation to the test procedure.
(6) The issue of this intermediate regulation of withdrawal does not release Hussmann from the applicable requirements that were set in 10 CFR part 429.
DOE makes decisions about exceptions and intermediate exceptions only for basic models that are specially defined in the petition, not in future models that can be produced by the petent.Hussmann can send a new or changed petition to withdraw and apply for the provisional cancellation as necessary for additional basic models from CO
This document of the energy department was signed on December 28, 2020 by Daniel R. Simmons, deputy secretary for energy efficiency and renewable energies, in accordance with the secretary for energy -leaned.This document with the signature and the original date is kept up by the doe.The Federal Registration Officer of the Subsledhed Dock was only allowed to sign the document in an electronic format for publication and send energy for administrative purposes and according to the requirements of the Federal Registration Office.This administrative process in no way changes the legal effect of this document to the publication in the
Note that the following hydropower request was submitted to the Commission and is available for public review.
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I.Proz for file inquiries and additional study inquiries for the status of the cooperation agency: March 29, 2021.
The Commission emphatically promotes electronic submission.Please make inquiries and additional study inquiries for the status of the cooperative agency based on the commission's ephiling system in
The application is currently not ready for environmental analysis.
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Eony currently operates the project in the Rio mode and discharges a minimum flow of 20 cubic feet per second (CFS) with an extended range of 1,250 feet to design aquatic resources.
As part of the license application, Eony submitted a comparison agreement with each other, the US fish and wildlife service and the Department of Environmental Protection in New York.As part of the comparison contract, Eony proposes: (1) the project continues to operate in a river mode;(2)
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Question: The final changes to the application must be presented to the committee up to 30 days from the date of the exhibition of the reading warning for environmental analysis.
On December 28, 2020, the New England Hydrpoter Company, LLC, Frei from Albion -Dam -Dam -Hydropower Project No. 14633, presented a letter in which the Commission was announced that the project was announced by the New England Hydrpder Company, LLCto Albion Hydro, was transferred, was transferred to Albion Hydro ,, llc.The license exemption was originally issued on September 24, 2020.
2. Albion Hydro, LLC is now that of the Albion DAM No. 14633.All correspondence must be sent to: Mr. Michael C. Kerr, CEO, Albion Hydro, LLC, 100 Cummings Center Drive, Suite 451 C, Beverly, MA 01915, Telephone: (978) 360-2547, email:
Note that the Commission received the following pipeline fees and reimbursement report:
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If you want to intervene or protest in one of the above procedures, you must register at 5:00 p.m.The comment date from the east.but
Efiling is funded.You can find more detailed information in connection with requirements, interventions, protests, service and records of qualified facilities in:
February 18, 2021, 10:00 a.m.
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Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Phone (202) 502-8400.
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Federal Traffic Administration (TLC), Punkt.
Warning of financing options (NOFO).
The Federal Traffic Administration (FTA) announces the possibility of applying for competitive subsidies of $ 180 million as part of the 2021 (FY) emission concession program (FY) or no emission concession program (N-no program) (Federal Assistance listing): 20.526).For required.According to the federal law of the federal government, the funds for the purchase or rental agreement of low or unexpected vehicles, the advanced technologies for traffic income, including equipment or associated facilities, are used for institutions such as the costs for the development and training activities of the workforce and the expenditure of project management.
Complete suggestions must be electronically sent by the sentence
Amy Vood, Office of Program Management, 202-366-7484, OW
Federal Act of the Federal Law (49 U.S.C. 5339 (C)) authorizes the TLC to grant low bus subsidies or no emissions by a competition process, as described in this communication.LOW-No offers the state government authorities of the state government authorities funds and purchase or rental contract of zero and rental agreement.TLC recognizes bus vehicles for traffic income.This program supports the strategic goals and goals of TLC through timely and efficient investments in public transport.This program also supports the best initiative of the president in order to build the American ingenuity for the establishment of a modern infrastructure and a F mobilization and fair energy.In addition, on January 20, 2021, the low program and the goals of the Executive Ordinance of the President will advance how public health and the environment are protected and science can be restored to combat the climate crisis.
Federal Act on Public Transport (49 U.S.C. 5338 (a) (2) (m)) approved $ 55,000,000 in the 2021 financial year for the Baixo-no program.An additional $ 125,000,000 for the program with low NO for a total of 180,000 USD for $ 180,000 for subsidies as part of this program.
In the 2020 financial year, the program received a registration for 147 projects in which a total of 513 million US was the highest amount granted to a single candidate, about 7 million US dollars, and no state received more than 5.4 %the total available financing.
The FTA will grant the impractical authority to incur costs for selected projects from the time of EF 2021.The project selection will be available on the FTA for projects that were not cost before the project selection was announced.
The elegible candidates include certain recipients, states, local government agencies and Indian tribes.Suggestions for financing projects in rural (non -urban) areas can be submitted as part of a consolidated state proposal.For beneficiaries, the candidates must be viewed to demonstrably prove the legal, financial and techniques that are necessary for the reception and management of federal funds within the framework of this program.States and other legitimate candidates can send consolidated proposals to projects in urbanized areas.Suggestions can contain projects that are to be implemented by the recipient or their elegible sub -recipient.Regents are units that are otherwise justified recipients in this program.
As the Consolidation Act 2021 is permitted, candidates for the low program can send registrations that contain partnerships with other companies that want to participate in the implementation of the project, including but not limited to certain vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, suppliersof devices, owners or operators of related institutions or project consultants.If an application with this partnership for financing is selected, the competitive selection process is considered in order to request a competitive acquisition as part of 49 US US US US.The candidates are warned that changes in the proposed partnership require a written approval of the TLC, match the scope of the approved project and may require a purchase purchase.
The maximum participation of the federal government in projects that affect the sewing or recording of traffic buses (including clean fuel or alternative fuel vehicles) to comply with compliance with compliance with the clean air right is 85 % of the net costs of the project.
The maximum participation of the federal government for the costs for the purchase, installation or construction of vehicles, devices or facilities (including clean fuel or devices or devices in connection with alternative fuel vehicles) is to comply with compliance with compliance with the clean air lawis 90 %of the cost of net design of such devices or facilities that are due to compliance with the Clean Air right.The price winner must indicate the costs for specific, discrete and vehicle -related devices associated with compliance with the Clean Air right to calculate a maximum participation of the Federal Association, 90 % for these costs.
The federal costs of other projects should not exceed 80 %.
The elegible correspondence sources include the following: money from non -state sources, in addition to the income of the provision of public transport services;Income from the sale of advertising and concessions;Amounts received as part of a service contract with a state agency or local contract service agency or private social service organization;Income generated from Value Capture Financing Mechanisms;Fund of a UN distributed surplus;Transport development or correspondence in Sorty can be used for local correspondence if they are identified and documented in the application.
As part of the low program at N-NO (49 U.S.C. 5339 (C)), projects or programs in a legitimate area for: (1) Purchase or rental agreement from low or emissions busy buses include;Low emission or without rented electricity Source (3) Construction or rental facilities and equipment in connection with low or without buses (4) Construction of new public transport facilities for low or emissions (5) or emissions (5) or without emissions;rehabilitation or improvement accommodation of buses with low iDel or not (49 ands.c. legitimate projects in connection with the acquisition or rental agreement of buses or lows or without emissions that are and are and are more reduced by the power consumption and emissions or without emission buses more or without emission busesPart of the long -term integrated fleet management plan of the recipient.
One or no one with a low emission bus or none is defined as a passenger vehicle that is used to provide public transport that significantly reduce energy consumption or harmful emissions, including direct carbon emissions compared to a standard vehicle.The legal definition includes traffic buses zero emissions that are defined as buses that do not produce direct carbon emissions and no particle problems in the context of possible operating modes.Hydrogen and electric buses from the battery.According to the FTA Bust test Ordinance, all new traffic bus models should successfully complete FTA -Bus tests for production buses (49 CFR part 665) with funds that are granted in the low -no program.All traffic vehicles have to be bought by the factory certified traffic vehicles according to the disadvantaged regulations of the business company (DBE) (49 CFR part 26).The development or implementation of prototype vehicles is not justified in the program with low NO.
Recipients may be up to 0.5 % of the workforce for the development of the legitimate workforce within the framework of the Federal Representative Act (49 USC 5314 (B)) and 0.5 % for training at the National Traffites Institute.Must identify the proposed use of funds for these activities in the project proposal and identify separately in the project budget.
If a unique project proposal affects several providers of public transport, e.g.
Registration must be sent electronically by sending
A complete submission of a proposal consists of two forms: (1) The SF-424 Federal Assistance request;and (2) The supplementary form for the liter number program from EF 2021. The additional form and all documents support must be attached to the SF-424 "attachment" section.The application must contain answers to all sections of the SF-424 order to support the federal government and the supplementary form, unless this is optionally specified.The information about the additional form is used to determine the candidate and the authorization of the project for the program and the evaluation of the proposal to the selection criteria described in the party and this message.
The FTA only accepts a supplementary form for SF-424.FTA encourages states and other candidates to send a single additional form that contains various activities that are to be assessed as a consolidated proposal.Suggestions for individual consideration by TLC, each proposal must be sent using a separate SF-424 and supplementary form.
Applicants can add additional support information to send SF-424, including support letters, project budgets, fleet status reports or relevant planning documents.Each support documentation must be described and referred by the file name in the corresponding response section or cannot be checked.
Information such as the names of the candidate, the required value of the federal government, the local correspondence value, description of the served areas, etc.The candidates have to fill out all fields into the form built into the form.The candidates should use the "error test package" buttons and the "validate form" validation buttons in both forms to check all the necessary fields in the forms and ensure that the specified federal and local values are consistent.
The SF-424 Federal Assistance request and the supplementary form request candidates according to the required information, including:
Every candidate must be registered in SAM, which is taken into account in SAM on what the applicant is taken into account about an active federal prize or an application or planning by the TLC.These requirements do not apply if the applicant has approved exemption approved by the Federal Act for Subsidents and Agreements (2 CFR 25.110 (D)).The TLC cannot achieve a price if the applicant meets all the requirements of entity recognition and applicable SAM.If a candidate has not fully met the requirements if the FTA is ready to achieve a price, the TLC can find that the applicant is not qualified, you will receive a price and use this statement as the basis for obtaining a federal prizeother applicants.The non-federal companies that receive a federal prize in civil, criminal or administrative procedures to SAM (currently the integrity and performance information system and federal integrity (Fapiis)) to ensure that the registration information is up to date and meet the federal requirements.The candidates have to find 2 CFR 200.113 to get more information.
All candidates have to provide exclusive entity recognition, that of Sam.SAM registrations take 3 to 5 working days, but since there may be unexpected steps or delays (e.g. recommends to enable up to several weeks of sufficient time to carry out all steps. To get additional information about obtaining an exclusive entity recognitionshe
Project suggestions must be sent electronically by sending
Within 48 hours after sending an electronic registration, the applicant must receive an e -il message from
The TLC calls on the candidates to send inquiries at least 72 hours before the due date to get time to get validation messages and to fix problems that may have led to a rejection notification.
Candidates are asked to start the registration process in the
Funds according to this NOFO can be used to reimburse candidates for legitimate expenses.
Applicants are asked to identify scaling financing options if inadequate financing are available in order to finance a fully specified project.Demanding to achieve program goals and meet all relevant program requirements.The applicant must provide a clear explanation of how the project budget would affect a reduced sentence.Scalable option.
All applications must be sent through the
Projects are mainly evaluated by the answers given in additional form.Additional information can be provided to support the answers.However, reference must be made directly to the additional form to each additional documentation, including the file name in which additional information can be found.The TLC becomes.Evaluate the proposals for the program with low No. NO on the basis of the criteria described in this communication.
If a candidate suggests that autonomous vehicles or other innovative motor vehicle technology implement, the application must prove that all vehicles meet the applicable safety requirements, including the National Traffic Safety Administration on Highways (NHTSA) and the administrative company Motor Security Fedal (FMCSA)managed).In particular, the inquiry must show that vehicles that were acquired for the proposed project are in the context of a liberation or resignation, which has already been granted by NHTSA, FMCSA or both agencies, or (2) directly project FMVSS exceptions or exceptions,FMCSR or other regulations require, and if the project requires exceptions, present exceptions to present a plan to get them.
Since the purpose of this program is to finance vehicles and facilities, orders are evaluated based on the quality and the extent, in which you will demonstrate how the proposed project will meet an inappropriate need for capital investments in vehicles and/or support facilities.A candidate can prove that additional or improved loading or maintenance systems are required for low or emission vehicles that have to replace existing vehicles that have exceeded their minimum experience for useful life or need additional vehicles to meet the current passenger requirements.
The TLC will take into account the answers of a candidate to the following criteria when evaluating the need for capital investments based on the proposed project:
Applicants must demonstrate how the proposed project meets the legal requirements of the low-no program (see 49 U.S.C. 5339 (C) (5)).In particular, the FTA will check the quality and the scope in which the proposals show how the proposed project: (1) lowers energy consumption;(2) reduce harmful emissions;and (3) Reduction of direct CO2 emissions.
Candidates should prove how the proposed project corresponds to local and regional planning documents and priorities of the local government.The traffic and/or contingency/illustration projects identified in the long-haul plan, which are included in this plan, or in the coordinated public transport plan of locally developed human services.Candidates can send copies of the relevant pages of such plans to support their application.TLC will consider how the project will support the regional goals, and candidates can be able to send support letters from local and regional planning organizations who can use these plans to attest to the testimony of the proposed project.
The proof of additional local or regional prioritization can include support for the project of the local government, public authorities and non -profitable or private partners of the local government.
Applicants should identify the source of local cost division and describe whether these funds are currently available for the project or must be protected if the project is selected for financing.With the project.The candidates should send the availability of funds for the availability of funds to the project;for the project;for the project;for the project;for the project;for the project;for the project;for the project;for the project;for the project;for the project;for the project;for the project;for the project;for the project;Example, including a state decision only for the incremental costs of new technologies for the costs for the exchange of vehicles through standard drive technologies.
TLC classify higher projects if concession funds may be necessary within 12 months of selection and the project can be implemented within a reasonable time.Environmental evaluation (EA) or environmental impact declaration (ice) according to the National Environmental Policy Law (NEA) from 1969, as changed.As such, the candidates have to send information that describes the expected path and the project schedule about the environmental review process.What is the metropolitan transport improvement program (tip) and/or the program to improve transport throughout the state (STIP) can be changed into the proposed project.
When assessing whether the proposed implementation plans are appropriate and complete, the FTA will check the proposed project implementation plan, including all the necessary project milestones and the general project bar.For projects, for the formal coordination, permits or licenses of other agencies or projects, partners are required, the candidate must prove coordination with these organizations and their support for the project, as through support letters.
For project suggestions in which a partnership with a manufacturer, supplier, consultant or other third parties is involved.The companies involved in the project that are not appointed in the application should be selected by a competition purchase.
The candidates have to prove that they have technical, legal and financial capacities to carry out the project.can.
In addition to other FTA employees who can check the proposals, a technical assessment committee evaluates the proposals based on the published evaluation criteria.The FTA administrator the final selection of the projects for program financing. The determination of the assignment of the program fund can take into account the geographical diversity and size of the transport systems that receive the financing and maintenance of the candidate from other competition prices.Draw the value that an individual applicant can receive.
After applying the above criteria, in support of the President's Executive Order dated January 20, 2021 to protect public health and the environment and restore the science to address the climate crisis, the FTA Administrator will review applications that provide additional air quality benefits can the app review. Applicants must identify any areas of non-compliance or maintenance under the Clean Air Act in the proposed service area. Non-performing or non-service areas should be limited to the following applicable national air quality standard pollutant criteria: carbon monoxide, ozone, and particulate matter 2.5 and 10. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Green Paper (available in
In addition, the FTA will consider the benefits to EJ communities when considering applications received under this program. Applicants must identify all EJ populations located within the proposed service area, and
In addition, the ATC administrator will consider applications that contain a financing request for activities for the development of workforce that improve the technical experience of American traffic employees.
Before a prize, the TLC must check all information about the candidate and view the performance systems and integrity information of the accessible Federal Award via Sam.A candidate can review and comment on all information about itself as a previously awarded the Federal Authority, the TLC will take into account comments from the applicant in addition to the other information in the named integrity and performance system by a judgment on integrity, business ethics and the performance registration of the candidateBy concluding the risk check that candidates have presented, as described in the office for uniform administrative and budget requirements for federal prices (2 CFR 200.205).
The FTA will announce the final project selection on the FTA website.Recipients should contact their TLC regional offices in order to receive additional information on allocations for projects in the Baixo no-no program.The moment the project selection is announced, pre-premium authority for the selected projects.Before the announcement, there is no authorization for these projects.
LOW program funds are not available to states, named recipients, local government agencies and Indians.There is no minimum or maximum concession price.Electable recipients for legitimate activities are taken into account for financing.As soon as the financing of restrictions are financed, selected financing candidates can receive less than the originally requested value.In these cases, the candidates must be able to prove that the proposed projects are still profitable and can be completed with the value granted.
At the time of the selection, the FTA will issue specific guidelines for the recipients regarding the precressed authority.The costs will be incurred.To get more information about the TLC directive for the pre-premium authority, contact the latest
If the winners are selected, the winners apply for a concession via the FTA traffic tracking management system (trams).All recipients of the N-N-O program are subject to the granting requirements of the program for urbanized area formulas (49 USC 5307), including this of the urbanized area formula Circular Program: Program guide and application instructions "(FTA C.9030.1e).C.5010.1) and the protection of the public transport law (49 U.S.C. 5333 (b)). Technical support in relation to these requirements is available in every FTA regional office.
The TLC requires all capital acquisitions to meet TLC America's purchase requirements (49 U.S.C. 5323 (J) and 49 CFR part 661), for which all iron, steel or manufacturing products must be manufactured in the United States.An increase in the phases of the domestic content for the powerful inventory between the 2016 financial year and the 2020 financial year. For the 2020 financial year and beyond, the costs for components and sub -components produced in the USA should 70 % of the costs of exceeding costs of all components.It has not changed that the final assembly of the rolling material should take place in the USA.September 2016 (81 FR 60278).The candidates have to read the guideline guidelines carefully.Every proposal that require a resignation in the application the objects for which a resignation is requested.The candidates should not continue with the expectation that exceptions are granted.
The TLC demands from its recipients who receive planning, capital and/or operational support in order to grant cousin contracts that are over 250,000 US dollars in TLC funds in a federal financial year in accordance with the provisions of the Ministry of Transport, regulation company DBECompany (DBE) (49) (49 CFR part 26).The candidates should expect to involve all funds granted without define their general DBE for vehicle acquisitions.They are subject to the regulations of the DBE program.The rule requires that vehicles that are supported by vehicles, which are supported by vehicles, must be offered by TLC, companies that manufacture vehicles or carry out post-production, a DBE program plan and target methodSend to the goals, since a vehicle renovation on a request for new or outdated vehicles with a vehicle was available to react to the remanifator changes or modernization after production (modernization after production (
The FTA issues a certification/agency letter for the manufacturer of transit vehicles (TVM).Grant receiver must check compliance with these requirements by each unit before you accept your offer.FTA website under
The FTA encourages the candidates to inform suitable state traffic departments and planning organizations of the metropolises in areas that are likely to be met by the project funds available as part of these initiatives and programs.Selected projects must be recorded in long-term and transport improvement plans
The applicant ensures that he will comply with all applicable federal laws, regulations, executive commands, guidelines, CRCs and other administrative requirements of the federal government in the implementation of a project that is supported by the granting of the subscription contract issued for them.The applicant goes from a written statement differently.The applicant must send certifications and guarantees before receiving a concession if he has not recorded current certifications.
The requirements for the report according to the premium include the electronic sending of federal financial reports and the progress reports of Marcos in the TLC Electronic Subvention Management System.Tram application.
As part of the conclusion of the necessary annual certifications and guarantees of the TLC recipients, a successful candidate must report the status of suspension or the debate about themselves and its directors.All federal concession agencies exceed 10,000,000 $ 10,000,000 for a period during the performance period.Of a price that is achieved in accordance with this message, the recipient must have the in Appendix XII.
Further information on this warning can be found at 202-366-7484 or by email at
This program is not subject to the Executive Order 12372 "Interpretation of the federal programs".
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Federal Railroad Administration (FR), Department of Transport (DOT).
Notes on the collection of information;Commentary request.
According to the law on reducing the 1995 document (PRA), this warning announces that FRA will forward the request for information collection (ICR) below to the Management and Budget Office (omb) for review and statement.Describes the collection of information and the expected burden on December 10, 2020, FRA published a warning that provided a period of 60 days for public comments on ICR.
Interested people are invited to send comments on or before March 22, 2021.
Comments and written recommendations for the proposed ICR must be sent within 30 days of the publication of this notification
Frau.kim toone, release officer of the information collection at (202) 493-6132 or
O PRA, 44 U.S.C.3501-3520, and its implementation regulations, 5 CFR part 1320, require the federal authorities to issue two communications to obtain public comments on activities for collecting information before the OMB can approved paper crampons.
Before the deciding of the OMB, if the proposed information is approved, it must deliver 30 days for public comments.Federal Act obliges that the OMB advantage or rejection of documents between 30 and 60 days after the public communication of 30 days.44 U.S.(B)-(C);5 CFR 1320.12 (B);
Comments are invited to the following ICR: (1) If information is required to collect information in order to carry out your functions properly, including practical use, (2) The accuracy of FRA estimates on the burden on the information collection activities.Including the validity of methodology and assumptions to determine the estimates (3) possibilities for improving quality, use and clarity of the information collected;and (4) Methods for minimizing the burden on public information collections, including the use of automated collection techniques
The following summary describes the ICR, which FRA sends to the publication of OMB, as is necessary:
Section 207 also requires a consultation of the surface traffic committee, railways, on the railway lines of which the Amtrakm trains, states, Amtrak employees and groups that represent Amtrak passengers if necessary operate.
Section 207 also determines that the metrics should at least include: the percentage of avoidable and fully assigned operating costs, which are covered by passenger income on every route;Passenger request by Mile Operated Train;Punctual performance measures and delays from the Zwischenpassing trains on the railway lines of each railway;And for long-haul routes, connectivity measures with other routes in all regions that currently receive the Amtrak service and the transport needs of municipalities and population groups that are not well operated from other distance transport forms are.
Section 207 also determines that the FR administrator collects the required data and a quarterly report on the performance and quality of the service of disorders of passenger train, including Amtrak cost restoration, passenger number, punctual performance and protocol of delay, causes of delay, Services on board, stations, facilities, equipment and other services.
In connection with the mandate of the congress, the FRA metrics and the minimum standards for the final rule of the Intercity passenger rail transport (49 CFR part 273) determine several metrics. 85 Fri 72971. On November 23, 2020, FRA,FRA has published an emergency processing request for an information collection, since FRA could not agree to the normal approval procedures, including all metrics defined in the final rule, including those that are recorded by the emergency permit.
Under 44 US CF.A valid shoulder control no currently a number of control.
44 U.S.C.3501-3520.
Federal Railroad Administration (FR), US traffic department (DOT).
Notes on the collection of information;Commentary request.
According to the law on the reduction of the 1995 paper stuff and its implementation regulations, FRA strives to approve the following information request (ICR).Before sending this ICR to the management and budget office (omb) for approval, FRA demands public comments.Specific aspects of the activities identified in the ICR.
Interested people are invited to send comments on April 19, 2021.
Send comments and recommendations to the proposed ICR for Mrs.Hodan Wells, Release officer of the information collection at E -Mail:
O PRA, 44 U.S.C.3501-3520, and its implementation regulations, 5 CFR part 1320, require the federal authorities to give the public 60-day notification to allow comments on the activities for the collection of information before the omb of activities are approved.
FRA is of the opinion that the inquiries from public comments can reduce the administrative and paper diseases associated with the recording of information that require federal regulations.In summary, the comments obtained that the comments obtained drive three goals: (1) reduce reporting costs;in a "friendly" format to improve the use of such information;and (3) Rate the resources that were used for the restoration and creation of requested information.
The following summary describes the ICR, which FRA sends to the publication of OMB, as is necessary:
Under 44 US CF.A currently valid omb control number.
44 U.S.C.3501-3520.
Federal Aviation Administration, Traffic Department.
Notice.
This campaign announces on March 15, 2021, since the deadline for each airport sponsor notifies the FAA if it uses its fiscal year (FY) 2021 LAW Funds (referred to as departments in 49 USC 47114) to use the electable Airport Improvement Program (AIP)to carry out projects.Each sponsor has already identified in the FAA, such projects as part of the airport capital improvement plan.This campaign also announced on May 3, 2021.
David F. Cushing, manager of Financial Assistance Division Airport, App-500, by phone at (202) 267-8827.
Title 49 U.S.C.47105 (f) stipulates that the sponsor of an airport to which the appeals are distributed, the secretary for the time and in a form prescribed by the secretary form for the means.Therefore, the FAA notifies these sponsors from the airport about the necessary steps to ensure that the FAA has enough time to transfer and convert the remaining means of rights.
According to the requirements of public law, the AIP donation program is 115-254, the "Reauttion Act for 2018", which will publish on October 5, 2018, which AIP until September 30, 2023 and public law 116-260, "the publicLaw 116-260, "," "2018) operated.The law on transport, housing and urban development as well as related agencies, 2021 ”, which gives the funds of the EF 2021 for AIP until September 30, 2021.According to the legislation issued at the time of this communication, the AIP has approximately to us about 2.3 billion US dollars from legal remedies until September 30, 2021.
This warning only applies to airports that you distribute them to you, with the exception of not primary airports in the designated blocks subsidies.
An airport sponsor who wants to request one of its available appeals, including unused, but still after 49 US American American American American American American American.Time on Monday, March 15, 2021.
This warning must be written and all available legal funds have so far received for the 2021 financial year, including the non -required legal fund.These notifications are crucial to ensure efficient planning and management of the AIP., May 3, 2021. Final financing inquiries The grant application must be offered, not at estimates.Date above, as stipulated in 49 US C.47117. This means will only be available to the airport sponsor until the
The FAA has found that this process and the deadline will optimize and facilitate the granting of tax grants from 2021.
National Center for Education Statistics (NCU), Ministry of Education (DE).
Notice.
According to the law on reducing the 1995 paper stuff, ED proposes to change the current information collection.
Interested people are invited to send comments on or before March 22, 2021.
Comments and written recommendations for proposed inquiries about the collection of information must be sent within 30 days of the publication of this notification
For certain questions about collective activities, contact Carrie Clady, 202-245-6347 or email
The Ministry of Education (DE) corresponds to the law to reduce the document of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506 (2) (a)) offers the general public and in federal authorities the opportunity to have the proposed, checked and checkedto comment and comment and comment on and continuous information collections.This helps the department to evaluate the effects of the requirements for information recording and to minimize the charge of public reports.It also helps the public to understand the requirements for the department's information intake and to provide the data requested in the desired format.The ED requested.Comments on the proposed information collection request (ICR), which was described below.The Ministry of Education is particularly interested in public comments that answer the following questions: (1) This collection is required for the corresponding functions of the department;(2) This information will be processed and used in time (3) the exact load estimate (4), since the department can increase the quality, benefit and use and the clarity of the information to be collected;and (5) how the department can minimize the burden of this collection via the respondents, including the use of information technology.
Environmental protection authority (EPA).
Notice.
With this message, the EPA announces the termination of two previously issued deletion arrangements for seven triadimone product registrations that have not yet become effective.In particular, this communication raises the cancellation applications announced in two announced requests
These dismissals are effective on February 18, 2021.
Matthew B. Khan, department for re-evaluation of pesticides (7502p), office for environmental protection, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave.nw, Washington, DC 20460-0001;Telephone number: (703) 347-8613 Email address:
This lawsuit is directed to the public and can be of interest to a wide range of stakeholders, including environmental and agricultural health;the chemical industry;Pesticide consumers and public members who are interested in sales, sales or use of pesticides.Others can also be interested, the agency has not tried to describe all the specific companies that can be influenced by this campaign.
The document for this action, identified by the EPA HQ-OOT-2018-0014 (ID) (ID)
The EPA ends cancellation orders to seven triadim phone product documents that were exhibited in two
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Notice.
This warning announces the final arrangement of the EPA for the change in the termination of the uses requested voluntarily by the registrar, which are listed in Table 1 of Unit II, in accordance with the federal law of insecticides, fungicides and rodenicida (fifra).This order order follows August 6, 2020
Changes are in force on February 18, 2021.
Patricia Biggio, department for re-evaluation of pesticides (7508p), office for environmental protection, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave.nw, Washington, DC 20460-0001;Telephone number: (703) 347-0547;E-mail address:
This lawsuit is directed to the public and can be of interest to a wide range of stakeholders, including environmental and agricultural health;the chemical industry;Pesticide consumers and public members who are interested in sales, sales or use of pesticides.Others can also be interested, the agency has not tried to describe all the specific companies that can be influenced by this campaign.
The document for this action, identified by the EPA HQ-OP-2009-0308 (ID) (ID)
Due to concerns for public health related to Covid -19, the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC) and the reader room for visitors are closed with limited exceptions.The team continues to offer remote customer service and e -mail, telephone and web form.The latest status information on EPA/DC services and access to the newsletter can be found at
This warning announces the changes to delete the changes requested in Section 3 of FIFRA (7 US American American American American registers).The data record is listed in Table 1 of this unit.
Table 2 of this unit contains the name and the registration address for the product register in Table 1 of this unit.The EPA company number corresponds to the first part of the EPA registration number listed above.
During the allotted 30-day public comment period, EPA received no comment in response to August 6, 2020
Pursuant to Section 6(f) of FIFRA (7 U.S.C. 136d(f)), EPA approves the proposed changes to the end uses of TCVP for the registry identified in Table 1 of Unit II. In this sense, the Agency determines that the registration of the products identified in Table 1 of Unit II is carried out. modified for end uses in dogs, cats and in kennels and kennels. The effective date of changes terminating the affected uses subject to this notice is February 18, 2021. Any distribution, sale or use of existing inventory of the products identified in Table 1 of Unit II. inconsistent with any of the disposals of existing stocks under Section VI. constitutes a violation of FIFRA.
In Section 6 (f) (1) of FITFRE (7 U.S.C. 136d (f) (1)) it is found that a register of a pesticide product at any time.
Existing shares are the shares of the registered pesticides that are currently in the United States and were packed, marked and released for shipping before the date of the cancellation of the cancellation measure.
Chem-Tech is not allowed to "release for the transfer", since this term is defined on February 18, 2021 by 40 CFR 152.3, a product of the EPA Reg. 47000-123 by FIFRA (7 U.S.C. 136o) or for proper disposal.Chem-Tech can sell or distribute existing shares from EPA Reg. 47000-123 to exhausted.
People who are not registrars can sell, distribute or use existing stocks on canceled products until the deliveries are exhausted, provided that this sale, this distribution or use matches the previously approved labeling conditions or the cancellation products.
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Notice.
This warning announces the approval of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the New Hampshire State application to check/change some of its EPA authorized programs to enable electronic reports.
The EPA approves the program revisions/changes approved on February 18, 2021.
Shirley M. Miller, Cromerr program manager, US environmental protection authority, information management office, stop mail 2824t, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington,
On October 13, 2005, the final rule of the Electronic Cross Media Report (Cromerr) was published in the
On September 17, 2020, the Department for Environmental Services in New Hampshire (NHDES) presented an application entitled Compliance Monitoring Data Portal for reviews/changes in its EPA -approved programs in titles 40 CFR to allow new electronic reports.EPA revised NHDE's request for checking/changing the programs approved by the EPA and based on this review, the EPA found that the application for the approval of authorized replacement/modifications in 40 CFR part 3, underproof D. according to 40 CFR 3,1000 (D), this, this, this.Warning of the EPA
NHDES was informed about the determination of the EPA to approved his application with regard to the above -mentioned authorized programs.
In addition, in today's warning, the EPA informs the interested parties of persons that they can apply for a public hearing about the measures of the EPA in order to approve New Hampshire's application for the review of their authorized program for public water systems below 40 CFR part 142,,According to 40 CFR 3. 1000 (f).The inquiries for an audience must be sent to the EPA within 30 days of today's publication
(1) Name, address and telephone number of the individual, organization or other facilities that request an audience;
(2) A brief explanation of the interest of the person requested when determining the EPA, a brief explanation of why the EPA must contain an audience and all other information that the requested person would like to examine when determining the application;
(3) The signature of the person who submits the application, or, if the application is made on behalf of an organization or other body, the signature of a responsible employee of the organization or elsewhere.
In the event that a hearing is requested and granted, the EPA notifies the hearing in the
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. and its continuation at the end of the meeting on February 25, 2021.
1050 First Street ne, Washington, DC (this meeting will be a virtual meeting).
This meeting is closed to the public.
Questions of conformity according to 52 U.S.C.30109.
Matters related to participation in any civil or arbitral action or process.
Judith Ingram, Press Secretary, Phone: (202) 694-1220.
The Commission notifies the presentation of the following contract in accordance with the 1984 transfer law. Interested stakeholders can send comments, relevant information or documents on the agreements via secretary by e -mail.
Section 7a of the Clayton Law, 15 U.S.C.18a, as added in title II of the Law of Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust improvements from 1976, requires to consider assistant and expectation periods from people, certain mergers or acquisitions, which are determined before the conclusion of such plansbecame.Section 7a (b) (2) of the law allows the agencies in individual cases to end this waiting time before exhaling and requires that the warning of this action are published in
The following transactions, which were ended at an early stage - on the data specified - of the legally presented waiting period and the rules for notification of the prize The Ministry of Justice carried out the donations.It is intended to take measures on these proposed acquisitions during the current waiting period.
Theresa Kingsberry (202-326-3100), specialist for program support, Federal Trade Notification Office, Bureau of Competition, Room CC-5301, Washington, DC 20024.
Through management of the commission.
Section 7a of the Clayton Law, 15 U.S.C.18a, as added in title II of the Law of Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust improvements from 1976, requires to consider assistant and expectation periods from people, certain mergers or acquisitions, which are determined before the conclusion of such plansbecame.Section 7a (b) (2) of the law allows the agencies in individual cases to end this waiting time before exhaling and requires that the warning of this action are published in
The following transactions, which were ended at an early stage - on the data specified - of the legally presented waiting period and the rules for notification of the prize The Ministry of Justice carried out the donations.It is intended to take measures on these proposed acquisitions during the current waiting period.
Theresa Kingsberry (202-326-3100), specialist for program support, Federal Trade Notification Office, Bureau of Competition, Room CC-5301, Washington, DC 20024.
Through management of the commission.
Notice of Amendment to Panel of Special Emphasis on Disease, Disability and Injury (SEP) Control and Prevention Meeting – Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), RFA OH-21-003, World Trade Center Health Registry Extension (U50), April 13 2021; 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EDT on the original FRN.
The virtual meeting was published in the
The meeting on April 13, 2021 will be changed to change the time and should read as follows:
The meeting is closed to the public.
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The director, the unit for strategic business initiatives, the director of operations, illness control and prevention, received the authority to sign
Pursuant to Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the following session shall be administered in this manner.
The assembly will not be public in accordance with the provisions in Sections 552b (4) and 552b (C) (6), title 5 U.S.C., in the changed version.Applications and discussions can reveal confidential business secrets or commercial property, e.g.B. patentable material and personal data of people who are connected to funding applications whose disclosure would be a clearly inappropriate violation of privacy.
National Institutes of Health, HHS.
Notice.
The National Cancer Institute, an institute of the National Health Institute, Department of Health and Human Services, is considering the granting of an exclusive patent license on the practice of inventions that were included in patents and inquiries for patents in the additional information department of this warning of Kyverna Therapeutics ("Kyverna") In Berkeley, approx.
Only written comments and/or complete inquiries for a license for the technology transfer center of the National Cancer Institute on or before March 5, 2021 are considered.
Inquiries about copies of the patent application, consultations and comments related to the intended patent license should be said to: David an Lambertson, Ph.D., Senior Technology Transfer Manager, under (240) -276-5530 or e -mail:
The following represents the intellectual property that is to be licensed as part of the perspective contract:
(A) US preliminary patent requirement 62/006.313 with the title "Chimera antigen receptors on CD-19" [HHS Ref.E-042-2014-US-01], Patent PCT/US2015/033473 Patent request "Chimenary antigen receptors that aim at CD-19 ”[HHS Ref.E-042-2014-0-PCT-02], Australian patent 2015270912 entitled“ Chimerary Antigen receptors that are aimed at CD-19 ”[HHS Ref.E-042-2014-0-au-03], Canadian patent request 2951045 with the title "Chimera antigen receptors that are aimed at CD-19" [HHS Ref.E-042-2014-0-CA-04], Chinese patent request 201580033802.5With the title "Chimera antigen receptors that aim to CD-19" [HHS Ref.E-042-2014-0-CN-05], European Patent 3149044 with the title "Chimarian antigen receptors on CD-19" [HHS Ref.E-042-2014-0-EP-06] (Validated in Germany [HHS Ref. E-042-2014-0-de-19], Spain [HHS Ref., France [HHS Ref. E-042-2014- 0-Fr-21], Great Britain [HHS Ref. E-042-2014-0-GB-22], Italy [HHS Ref. -It-23] and Ireland [HHS Ref. E-042-2014-0-24] and in Hong Kong [E-042-2014-0-HK-16]) Israeli patent request 249305 entitled "Quimere Antigen receptors on CD-19" [HHS Ref.042-2014-0-07], Indian patent request 291647041047 entitled "Chimerary antigen receptors aimed at CD-19" [HHS Ref.E-042-2014-0-in-08], Japanese patent requirement 2016-571017 with thatTitle "Chimarian antigen receptors that are aimed at CD-19" [HHS Ref.E-042-2014-0-JP-09], South Korean patent request 2016-7036828 entitled "Chimer Antigen receptors Target CD-19" [HHS Ref.E-042-2014-0-Kr-10], Mexican patent requirement MX/A/2016/015834 with the title "Chimer antigen receptors Target CD-19" [HHS Ref.E-042-2014-0-MX-11],Patent request from New Zealand 727167 entitled "Chimerary antigen receptors aimed at CD-19" [HHS Ref.E-042-2014-0-NZ-12], patent request from Saudi Arabia 516380406 entitled "Chimer Antigen receptors target CD-CD19 “[HHS Ref.E-042-2014-0-SA-13], Singapore patent request 11201609960Q withthe title "Chimer antigen receptors that are aimed at CD-19" [HHS Ref.E-042-2014-0-SG-14], patent of the United States 10.287.350 with the title “Chimerary antigen receptors, which on CD-19target "[HHS Ref.E-042-2014-0-USA-15], US patent request 16/360.281 with the title" Chimerary antigen receptors that are aimed at CD-19 "[HHS Ref.E-042-2014-0-USA-17], Patent request from New Zealand 764530 with the title "Chimerary antigen receptors aimed at CD-19" [HHS Ref.E-042-2014-0-NZ-18], European patent request 20197459.9Antigen receptors on CD-19 ”[HHS Ref.E-042-2014-0-EP-25], Australian patent request 2020267211 entitled“ Chimarian antigen receptors that are aimed at CD-19 ”[HHS Ref.E-042-2014-0-au-26] and Japanese patent requirement XXX with the title "Chimerary antigen receptors aimed at CD-19" [HHS Ref.E-042-2014-0-JP-27] and all US and foreign patent patent/Requirements for the technology family.
Patent rights in these inventions were attributed to the United States government and/or only licensed.
The potential exclusive license area can be worldwide and the field of use can be limited to the following:
"The development, production and marketing of an immunotherapy based on the chimeric antigen receptor (car) of anti-CD19 using auto-lodg T-lymphocytes (which means that a person is both the donor and the recipient) that have been transfected with a lentivirus, in which the vector expresses a car at least:
(1) The sequences of the complementary destination region (CDR) of the anti-CD19 antibody, known as HU19;
(2) a CD8a hinge and transmembrane domain;
(3) and a CD28z T cell signaling domain;
for the treatment of autoimmune diseases.
This technology reveals the development of chimeric antigen receptors that recognize the cell surface protein CD19. CD19 is expressed on the cell surface of several autoimmune disease cells including lupus nephritis. Many autoimmune diseases have no FDA-approved therapies, underscoring an unmet need. The development of a therapeutic for autoimmune diseases that targets CD19 will benefit public health by providing treatment to patients who may not have options.
This notice is given pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR Part 404. The Prospective Exclusive License entails royalties and the Prospective Exclusive License may be granted unless written evidence and arguments are received by the National Cancer Institute within fifteen (15) days of the date of this announcement that the grant of the license does not comply with the requirements of 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR Part 404.
In response to this notice, the public may submit comments or objections. Comments and objections, other than those in the form of a completed License Application, will be non-confidential and may be made publicly available.
License orders submitted in response to this notice are believed to contain confidential business information, and disclosure of information in such license orders will be made only as necessary and upon request pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552.
Office for the resettlement of refugees, administration for children and families, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs.
Please for public opinion.
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) invite the public to comment on the proposed collection. The application consists of several forms that allow the Unaccompanied Alien Children Program (UAC) to provide legal services to the UAC.
Copies of the information gathering proposal may be requested and comments submitted by email.
Components of this request for information are:
1. List of Legal Providers for UAC in ORR Care (Form LRG-5/5s): This tool is provided to UAC by its case manager. The tool contains a list of legal service providers available to the UAC. The UAC will initial and sign the instrument upon admission and release from ORR custody to acknowledge receipt of the documents contained in the ORR Legal Resource Guide. This form was previously approved under OMB number 0970-0498 and will be reintroduced unchanged under this new OMB number.
2. Request for A
3. Application for Secured Bail Request or Secured Custody Personnel (LRG-8A Form): This instrument is completed by case managers upon receipt of a
4. Application for Requesting a Title Hearing - Unsecured Custody (Form LRG-8B): This document is completed by case managers upon receipt of a
5. Juvenile Court Jurisdiction Specific Consent Request (Form L-1): This tool is used by legal service providers and registration attorneys to request specific consent from the ORR in cases where they seek Juvenile Special Immigrant Legal Protection for their UAC client and they are also tempted to invoke the jurisdiction of a state court to determine or change UAC's custody or placement status. This form is currently approved under OMB number 0970-0385 but has been revised and moved to this new OMB number which consists of related forms.
6. Summary of Request for Specific Consent (Form L-2): This document is completed by ORR Federal Field Specialists (FFS) when the ORR receives a request for specific consent. The FFS provide case information that allows the Director of the ORR to make an informed decision about granting specific consent.
7. Notification of Legal Representation (Form L-3): This document is completed by UAC prosecutors to notify the ORR of the purpose of legal representation and the duration of the representation. ORR uses this tool to ensure case updates are made available to attorneys. This tool can also be used by registration attorneys when requesting a copy of their clients' records.
8. UAC Legal Information (Form L-4): This tool is used by case managers to document referrals to the Human Trafficking Bureau, if necessary; Meetings between UAC and your legal service provider or registrar; the provision of the ORR Legal Resources Guide to the UAC; Information about the UAC legal service provider or attorney; immigration and administrative hearings; and provision of
9. Legal Services Register (Form L-6): This tool is used by case managers to create a register containing certain information and documents that the ORR makes available to ORR-funded legal services providers without the need for a formal request for records .
10. Relocation Request (Form L-7): This tool is used by case managers to file a relocation request when a UAC is transferred to a new immigration court jurisdiction or discharged.
11. Post-Legal Status Plan (Form L-8): This tool is used by case managers to create a plan for UAC and obtain approval from a Federal Field Specialist Supervisor who must obtain legal status to which At the time the UAC must be released from ORR custody.
6 U.S.C. 279; 8 U.S.C. 1232; Flores v. Settlement Agreement Reno, No. CV85-4544-RJK (CD Cal. 1996)
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Health and Human Services (HHS).
Notice.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the Bureaucracy Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), federal agencies are required to post notices in the
Comments must be received by April 19, 2021.
Reference the document identifier or OMB control number when commenting. To ensure that comments and recommendations are considered, they must be submitted in one of the following ways:
1.
2.
In order to obtain copies of a support declaration and all associated forms for the collection summarized in this warning, you can use one of the following:
1. Use the website address to access the CMS website address
William N. Parham in (410) 786-4669.
This notice provides a summary of the usage and effort associated with the following information collections. For more detailed information, see the accompanying statement of each collection and related materials (see
PRA (44 USC 3501-3520) requires federal agencies to obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for any information collection they conduct or sponsor. The term "information collection" is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and contains governmental requests or requirements for members of the public to file reports, keep records, or share information with third parties. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA requires federal agencies to provide 60 days notice in the
1.
CM also use these membership agreements as reference material if possible problems with specific affiliations.Although in the past we have printed copies of membership agreements used for the same purposes of membership agreements.
In the changed version, the following session is administered in this way in accordance with Section 10 (D) of the Law of the Federal Advice Committee.
The meeting is in accordance with the provisions in sections 552b (4) and 552b (6), title 5 U.S.C.In the changed provision and the determination of the director, strategic initiatives, office, closed to the public.by Operations Director, CDC, according to public law 92-463.Applications for subsidies and discussions can disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial properties such as patentable material and personal data on people with inquiries about subsidies whose disclosure would be an edition would be a clearly unjustified invasion of personal privacy.
Jaya Raman, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC, 4770 Buford Highway, Mailstop S107-8, Atlanta, Georgia 30341, Telefon (770) 488-6511,
The director, the unit for strategic business initiatives, the director of operations, illness control and prevention, received the authority to sign
Pursuant to Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the following session shall be administered in this manner.
The meeting is in accordance with the provisions in sections 552b (4) and 552b (6), title 5 U.S.C.In the changed provision and the determination of the director, strategic initiatives, office, closed to the public.by Operations Director, CDC, according to public law 92-463.Applications for subsidies and discussions can disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial properties such as patentable material and personal data on people with inquiries about subsidies whose disclosure would be an edition would be a clearly unjustified invasion of personal privacy.
Jaya Raman, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC, 4770 Buford Highway, Mailstop S107-8, Atlanta, Georgia 30341, Telefon (770) 488-6511,
The director, the unit for strategic business initiatives, the director of operations, illness control and prevention, received the authority to sign
Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
Notice.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA or agency) announces an opportunity for public comment on the proposed agency's information gathering. reference to
Send electronic or written comments on the information collection until April 19, 2021.
You can send comments as follows.Please note which premature babies and premature comments are not taken into account.Electronics must be sent on or before April 19, 2021.O.
Send electronic comments as follows:
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• If you would like to send a comment with confidential information that you do not want to be made available to the public, send the comment as a written shipping/paper and in detail (see "Writing/paper delivery" and "Instructions").
Send written/paper programs as follows:
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• In the case of written/paper comments that are presented to the Precedent Management Team, the FDA publishes its comment and all attachments, with the exception of the submitted information, which are labeled and marked as confidential if they are submitted as described under "Instructions".
• Confidential shipping - to send a comment with confidential information that you do not want to make publicly accessible, send your comments exactly as written/paper delivery.You have to send a total of two copies.A copy contains the information that you claim to be confidential with a title or a cover note that the states "contains this document".The agency is revised this copy, including confidential information, taking into account the comments.Public and published in
Domini Bean, Office of Operations, Food and Drug Administration, Three White Flint North, 10A-12M, 11601 Landsdown St., North Bethesda, MD 20852, 301-796-5733,
According to the PRA (44 U.S.C. 1320.3 (c) and includes agency inquiries or requirements that public members send reports, manage records or deliver to third parties to third parties. 3506 (2) c) (2)) demands that the federal authorities60 days offer announcement in the
With respect to the following information collection, FDA requests comments on: (1) when the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of FDA functions, including when the information is practical; (2) the accuracy of FDA's estimate of the proposed information collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to improve the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of collecting information about respondents including the use of automated collection techniques, where appropriate, and other forms of information technology.
This collection of information supports the agency's regulations. Section 510 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360) requires any person who owns or operates a facility that manufactures, prepares, distributes, mixes, or processes a drug or device to register with the Department of Health and Human Services Resources Services, on or before December 31 of each year, among other information, its name, place of business and all such entities and must submit a list of all drug and device products manufactured, manufactured, distributed, assembled or processed by him or them for commercial distribution, among other information. In 21 CFR Part 607, the FDA issued regulations to implement these requirements for manufacturers of human blood and blood products.
The regulations establish procedures and requirements related to facility and product listing registrations for manufacturers of human blood and blood products and licensed devices, including initial registration, annual registration, product listing updates, and exemption requests. Owners or operators of certain facilities that manufacture blood products are required to register and provide a list of all blood products in commercial distribution (21 CFR 607.20(a)). Initial and subsequent registrations and product listings must be submitted electronically through the FDA Center for Biological Evaluation and Research (CBER) product registration and listing system.
We estimate the effort involved in collecting information as follows:
Based on our FiskAld data assessment of the 2019 Cber registration and product list system, we have adapted the currently approved load estimate that we attribute the registration and product list of the furnishing state to reflect a slight increase in the submissions.The general burden has not changed.
Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
Notice.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA or agency) announces an opportunity for public comment on the proposed agency's information gathering. reference to
Send electronic or written comments on the information collection until April 19, 2021.
You can send comments as follows.Please note which premature babies and premature comments are not taken into account.Electronics must be sent on or before April 19, 2021.O.
Send electronic comments as follows:
•
• If you would like to send a comment with confidential information that you do not want to be made available to the public, send the comment as a written shipping/paper and in detail (see "Writing/paper delivery" and "Instructions").
Send written/paper programs as follows:
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• In the case of written/paper comments that are presented to the Precedent Management Team, the FDA publishes its comment and all attachments, with the exception of the submitted information, which are labeled and marked as confidential if they are submitted as described under "Instructions".
• Confidential shipping - to send a comment with confidential information that you do not want to make publicly accessible, send your comments exactly as written/paper delivery.You have to send a total of two copies.A copy contains the information that you claim to be confidential with a title or a cover note that the states "contains this document".The agency is revised this copy, including confidential information, taking into account the comments.Public and published in
Ila S. Mizrachi, Escritório de Operações, Food and Drug Administration, Three White Flint North, 10A-12M, 11601 Landsdown St., North Bethesda, MD 20852, 301-796-7726,
According to the PRA (44 U.S.C. 1320.3 (c) and includes agency inquiries or requirements that public members send reports, manage records or deliver to third parties to third parties. 3506 (2) c) (2)) demands that the federal authorities60 days offer announcement in the
With respect to the following information collection, FDA requests comments on: (1) when the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of FDA functions, including when the information is practical; (2) the accuracy of FDA's estimate of the proposed information collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to improve the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of collecting information about respondents including the use of automated collection techniques, where appropriate, and other forms of information technology.
From 1998 to 2008, the FDA's National Retail Food Team conducted a study to measure trends in the occurrence of risk factors for foodborne illness, preparation practices, and employee behaviors that were most commonly reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as risk factors of foodborne illness retail diseases. Specifically, data was collected from FDA experts at retail and foodservice establishments at 5-year intervals (1998, 2003, and 2008) to monitor and document trends in the incidence of the following risk factors for foodborne illness:
• food from unsafe sources,
• Poor personal hygiene,
• improper cooking,
• keeping/time and temperature inappropriate and
• Contaminated equipment/cross contamination.
FDA Developed Reports Summarizing the Findings for Each of the Three Data Collection Periods, Released in 2000, 2004 and 2009 (References 1 To 3).Data from the Three Data Collection Periods Were Analyzed to Detect Improvement Or Regression Trends Over Time and To Determine What progress has been made to reduce the occurrence of risk factors of food that through food in the selected types of retail and food (lit.4) were transferred.
Based on this 10-year research as a foundation from 2013 to 2014, the FDA started a new study period. This study covers 10 years. The FDA completed the collection of baseline data on select types of healthcare facilities, schools, and grocery stores in 2015 through 2016, and this data is being evaluated for trends and significance. A second data collection will be completed in 2019-2020 and will be completed when safe (pending Covid-19 pandemic) and an additional data collection is planned in 2023-2024 (subject of this information collection expansion). Therefore, data collections are required to trend data.
The results of this 10-year study period will be used to:
• Development of initiatives on nutritional security in retail, directed intervention guidelines and strategies that concentrate on the control of risk factors for diseases transmitted with food;
• Provision of technical support for state, local, tribal and territorial regulatory experts;
• Identify FDA retail work plan priorities and;
• Enter FDA resource allocation to improve retail food safety nationwide.
The legal basis for FDA conducting this study is the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act) (42 U.S.C. 243, Section 311(a)). Responsibility for enforcing the food safety provisions of the PHS Act was transferred to the Food and Drug Commissioner in 1968 (21 CFR 5.10(a)(2) and (4)). In addition, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301
The objectives of this study are:
• Identify less common risk factors for foodborne illness and food safety behaviors/practices at selected food retail establishments in the United States.
• Determine to what extent food safety management systems and the presence of a certified food safety manager influence the emergence of risk factors for foodborne diseases and food safety behaviours/practices; and
• Determine whether the occurrence of foodborne disease risk factors, food safety behaviors/practices in delicatessen shops differs depending on risk categorization and status of a facility as a single or multiple unit (
The methodology to be used for this information collection is described below. In order to obtain a sufficient number of observations to perform statistically significant analyses, the FDA will conduct approximately 400 data collections at each facility type. This sample size was calculated to provide enough observations to be 95 percent confident that the percent agreement is within 5 percent of the true percent agreement.
A geographic information system database containing a listing of businesses in the United States provides the inventory of facilities for data collection. FDA samples existing facilities based on the descriptions in Table 1. The FDA does not intend to sample facilities that only handle prepackaged foods or conduct low-risk food preparation activities. The FDA Food Code provides a risk grouping of facilities based on the type of food preparation typically performed within the facility (Ref. 5). Businesses in risk classes 2 to 4 are intended.
The FDA has approximately 25 regional food retail experts (experts) who act as data collectors for the 10-year study. The specialists are geographically spread across the United States and have technical knowledge of retail food safety and a solid understanding of the operations in each of the types of establishments studied. The experts are also standardized by staff at the FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition in the application and interpretation of the FDA Food Code (Ref. 5).
Sampling zones have been established to correspond to a 175 mile radius of an expert's residence. The sample will be selected at random from all eligible farms located within these sample zones. Specialists are usually located in large metropolitan areas (
1. Provides a cross-section of urban and rural areas for the selection of suitable establishments.
2. Represents a mix of small, medium and large regulators with jurisdiction over eligible entities.
3. Reduces night driving and hence travel costs incurred by the agency to collect data.
The sample for each data collection period is distributed evenly among the experts. Because participation in the industry study is voluntary and the status of each randomly selected facility is subject to change, surrogate facilities were selected for each expert for instances where the institutional food service, school, or grocery store is misclassified, closed, or otherwise unavailable, not can or want to participate.
Prior to conducting data collection, experts will contact the state or local jurisdiction that has jurisdiction to conduct retail food inspections for the selected company. The surveyor verifies with the jurisdiction that the facility has been properly classified and is in operation for the purposes of the study. The expert verifies that the selected facility is legally registered by the state or local regulator. If the selected institution is subject to a statutory period of notice, no data will be collected by the expert and a replacement institution will be used. The state or local regulator will be invited to accompany the expert in data collection.
A standard form is used by experts during any data acquisition.The form is divided into three sections: Section 1 -"Information about the setup";Section 2 -"Information about the supervisory authority";and Section 3 -"Risk factor for food transmitted with food.
Section 2 Information - "Regulatory Authority Information" is obtained during an interview with the director of the state or local jurisdiction program that has regulatory responsibility for conducting inspections for the selected facility. Section 3 consists of three parts: Part A through Tabulated expert observations on the behaviors and practices of food workers in controlling contamination, spread and survival of food safety risks; Part B to evaluate the food management system implemented by installation and Part C to evaluate the frequency and extent of food staff hand washing. Party information is gathered from the direct observations of experts on food worker behaviors and practices. little standard and poorly standardized and experts when experts are required in relation to procedure or practicefood safety. The information in Part B is collected by making direct observations and asking questions to installation management to obtain information on where the food facility is being developed and implemented that the management of food security is developed. by food workers. It is a question asked after completing Section 3, Part C of the form.
The FDA collects the following information associated with the identity of the establishment: name of the facility, address, city, state, postcode, municipality, industry segment and type of installation.not duplicated. Information in connection with the type of company, such as capacity and number of employees per shift, are also collected. The data is consolidated and reported in order not to show the identity of an institutions included in the study.
The FDA worked with the Food Protection and Defense Institute to develop a web -based platform on Foodshield to collect, store and analyze data for the retail risk factor. This platform is accessible to state, local, territorial and tribal regulatory jurisdictionto collect relevant data for your own risk factors. For data acquisition from 2015 to 2016, the FDA piloted the use of portable technology for collecting data on site during data collection. The tablets available for data collection were part of a broader FDA initiativeconcentrated on internal portable technology use purposes. The tablets for data acquisition showed several technical and logistical challenges and increased the time load associated with data acquisition compared to the manual input of the data acquisition. For these reasons, the FDA will be during the 10 -year study timeDo not include the use of portable technology in the subsequent data acquisition.
When a data collector is assigned to a specific operation, he carries out the data collection and enters the information into the web-based data platform. The interface supports manual data entry as well as the ability to enter information directly into the database using a web browser.
The payload for data collection from 2023 to 2024 is as follows. For each data collection, the following individuals are interviewed: (1) the person responsible for the selected entity (whether it is a health entity, school, or supermarket/grocery store); and (2) the program director (or a designated person) of the relevant regulatory authority. In order to provide the sufficient number of observations required for a statistically significant analysis of the data, the FDA has determined that 400 data collections are required in each of the three types of facilities. Therefore, the total number of responses is 2,400 (400 data collections x 3 types of institutions x 2 respondents per data collection).
The effort involved in completing Sections 1 and 3 of the form is specific to those responsible for selected institutions. The load includes the time it takes the worker to accompany the data collector during the on-site visit and to answer the data collector's questions. The burden associated with completing Section 2 of the form rests with the program directors (or nominees) of the relevant regulatory authorities. This fee includes the time it takes to answer questions from data collectors and is the same regardless of the installation type.
To calculate estimated hours per response, FDA uses the average duration of data collection for similar facility types during the 2008 FDA Risk Factor Study (Ref. 3) plus an additional 30 minutes (0.5 hours) for information related to Section 3, Part B of the mold. The FDA estimates that those responsible for the types of healthcare facilities, schools, and retail stores will need 150 minutes (2.5 hours), 120 minutes (2 hours), and 180 minutes (3 hours), respectively, to follow the data collectors as they fill it out sections 1 and 3 of the form. The FDA estimates that it will take the program director (or designated person) of the applicable regulatory agency 30 minutes (0.5 hour) to answer the questions on Section 2 of the form. This exposure estimate remains unchanged since the last data collection. Therefore, the estimated total burden for data collection in healthcare settings is 180 minutes (150 + 30) (3 hours), in schools 150 minutes (120 + 30) (2.5 hours) and in grocery retail 210 minutes (180 +30) (3, 5 hours).
Based on the number of refusals to participate in the baseline data collection from 2015 to 2016, we estimate a 2% refusal rate for data collections in the health facility, school, and grocery store types. Estimated time per non-responder is 5 minutes (0.08 hours) for the appropriate person to listen
The FDA estimates the effort involved in gathering this information as follows:
Based on a review of the information gathered since our last OMB approval request, we have not made any adjustments to our load estimate.
The following references are in the Docket Management Team (see
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The notice of the meeting is amended to move the meeting date from March 1, 2021 to March 15, 2021. The meeting is not public.
Agency for Research and Quality in Health Care (AHRQ), HHS.
Notice of Public Session.
This notice announces a meeting of the National Advisory Council on Health Care Research and Quality.
The meeting will take place on Thursday, March 18, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The meeting takes place virtually.
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On Thursday, March 18, 2021, the board meeting will take place at 10:00 a.m. with the convening of the CEO and the approval of the previous summary of the board.The meeting begins with an update about the recent achievements of AHRQ in the areas of health system research, practice improvement, data and analysis and how to achieve organizational excellence.The agenda also includes a discussion about communication and the value of research in health systems, an update to the PCOR loyalty funds and a discussion about how the AHRQ can promote equal opportunities.The session ends at 2 p.m.The session is public.Information about how to access the meeting, as well as other meeting details, including information on how to make a public comment, can be found at
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Pursuant to Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the following session shall be administered in this manner.
The assembly will not be public in accordance with the provisions in Sections 552b (4) and 552b (C) (6), title 5 U.S.C., in the changed version.Applications and discussions can reveal confidential business secrets or commercial property, e.g.B. patentable material and personal data of people who are connected to funding applications whose disclosure would be a clearly inappropriate violation of privacy.
National Institutes of Health, HHS.
Notice.
The National Cancer Institute, an institute of the National Health Institute, Department of Health and Human Services, is considering the granting of an exclusive patent license on the practice of inventions that were included in patents and inquiries for patents in the additional information department of this warning of Kyverna Therapeutics ("Kyverna") In Berkeley, approx.
Only written comments and/or complete inquiries for a license for the technology transfer center of the National Cancer Institute on or before March 5, 2021 are considered.
Inquiries for copies of the patent application, inquiries and comments regarding an intended exclusive patent license must be sent to: David A. Lambertson, Ph.D., Senior Technology Transfer Manager, NCI Technology Transfer Center at (240) -276-5530 or email:
The following represents the intellectual property that is to be licensed as part of the perspective contract:
(A) US Provisional Patent Application 62/006, 313 entitled "Chimeric Antigen Receptors Targeting CD-19" [HHS Ref. No.E-042-2014-0-US-01], PCT patent application PCT/US2015/033473 with the title "Chimeric Antigen Receptors Targeting CD-19" [HHS Ref. No.E-042-2014-0-PCT-02], Australian patent 2015270912 entitled "Chimeric Antigen Receptors Targeting CD-19" [HHS Ref. No.E-042-2014-0-AU-03], Canadian patent application 2951045 entitled "Chimeric Antigen Receptors Targeting CD-19" [HHS Ref. No.E-042-2014-0-CA-04], Chinese patent application 201580033802.5 with the title "Chimeric Antigen Receptors Targeting CD-19" [HHS Ref. No.E-042-2014-0-CN-05], European Patent 3149044 with the title "Chimeric Antigen Receptors Targeting CD-19" [HHS Ref. E-042-2014-0-EP-06] (validated in Germany [HHSRef. E-042-2014-0-de-19], Spain [HHS Ref. E-042-2014-0-es-20], France [HHS Ref. E-042-2014-0-Fr-21], United Kingdom [HHS Ref. E-042-2014-0-GB-22], Italy [HHS Ref. E-042-2014-0 -it-23] and Ireland [HHS Ref. E-042-2014-0-Ie-24] and submitted in Hong Kong [E-042-2014-0-HK-16]), Israeli patent application 249305 entitled "Chimerary antigen receptors aimed at CD-19" [HHS Ref. No.E-042-2014-0-il-07], Indian patent application 291647041047 entitled "Chimeric Antigen Receptors Targeting CD-19" [HHS Ref. No.E-042-2014-0-in-08], Japanese patent application 2016-571017 entitled "Chimeric Antigen Receptors Targeting CD-19" [HHS Ref. No.E-042-2014-0-JP-09], South Korean patent application 2016-7036828 entitled "Chimeric Antigen Receptors Targeting CD-19" [HHS Ref. No.E-042-2014-0-Kr-10], Mexican patent application MX/A/2016/015834 with the title "Chimeric Antigen Receptors Targeting CD-19" [HHS Ref. No.E-042-2014-0-MX-11], New Zealand patent application 727167 entitled "Chimeric Antigen Receptors Targeting CD-19" [HHS Ref. No.E-042-2014-0-NZ-12], Saudi Arabia patent application 516380406 entitled "Chimeric Antigen Receptors Targeting CD-19" [HHS Ref. No.E-042-2014-0-SA-13], Singapore patent application 11201609960Q entitled "Chimeric Antigen Receptors Targeting CD-19" [HHS Ref. No.E-042-2014-0-SG-14], US patent 10.287.350 entitled "Chimeric Antigen Receptors Targeting CD-19" [HHS Ref. No.E-042-2014-0-US-15], US patent application 16/360.281 entitled "Chimeric Antigen Receptors Targeting CD-19" [HHS Ref. No.E-042-2014-0-US-17], New Zealand patent application 764530 entitled "Chimeric Antigen Receptors Targeting CD-19" [HHS Ref. No.E-042-2014-0-NZ-18], European patent application 20197459.9 with the title "Chimeric Antigen Receptors Targeting CD-19" [HHS Ref. No.E-042-2014-0-EP-25], Australian patent application 2020267211 entitled "Chimeric Antigen Receptors Targeting CD-19" [HHS Ref. No.E-042-2014-0-au-26] and the Japanese patent application XXX entitled "Chimeric Antigen Receptors Targeting CD-19" [HHS Ref. No.E-042-2014-0-JP-27] and all US and foreign patents/patent applications for the technology family.
Patent rights in these inventions were attributed to the United States government and/or only licensed.
The potential exclusive license area can be worldwide and the field of use can be limited to the following:
"The development, production and marketing of chimeric antigen receptor (car) -based immunotherapy, which is directed to anti -CD19 using alogenic tinfozites that are different from Crispr/Cas9 (where donors and recipients), whereby the car at least: at least:
(1) The sequences of the complementary destination region (CDR) of the anti-CD19 antibody, known as HU19;
(2) a CD8a hinge and transmembrane domain*;
(3) and a CD28z* T cell signaling domain;
for the treatment of autoimmune diseases.
This technology reveals the development of chimeric antigen receptors that recognize the cell surface protein CD19. CD19 is expressed on the cell surface of several autoimmune disease cells including lupus nephritis. Many autoimmune diseases have no FDA-approved therapies, underscoring an unmet need. The development of a therapeutic for autoimmune diseases that targets CD19 will benefit public health by providing treatment to patients who may not have options.
This notice is given pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR Part 404. The Prospective Exclusive License entails royalties and the Prospective Exclusive License may be granted unless written evidence and arguments are received by the National Cancer Institute within fifteen (15) days of the date of this announcement that the grant of the license does not comply with the requirements of 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR Part 404.
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License orders submitted in response to this notice are believed to contain confidential business information, and disclosure of information in such license orders will be made only as necessary and upon request pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552.
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Pursuant to Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the following session shall be administered in this manner.
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Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
Notice.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) was submitted for the collection of information on the revision and approval according to the law on reducing the paper stuff from 1995.
Send written comments (including recommendations) to the information collection by March 22, 2021.
To ensure that comments on the collection of information are received, OMB recommends that written comments are sent
Domini Bean, Office of Operations, Food and Drug Administration, Three White Flint North, 10A-12M, 11601 Landsdown St., North Bethesda, MD 20852, 301-796-5733,
Compliant with 44 U.S.C. 3507, the FDA submitted the following proposal to the OMB to collect information for review and approval.
This collection of information supports the Agency's regulations and related guidance regarding accelerated programs for serious illnesses. The purpose of our regulations in 21 CFR Part 312 Subpart E is to establish procedures to expedite the development, evaluation, and commercialization of new therapies to treat people with life-threatening and seriously debilitating diseases, particularly when satisfactory alternative therapies do not exist. . . While regulatory safety and efficacy standards apply to all medicines, the many types of medicines they are subject to and the wide range of uses of these medicines require flexibility in applying the standards.
We have developed an industry guide entitled Accelerated Programs for Serious Conditions - Drugs and Biologics as a central source of information on FDA policies and procedures related to the following
A sponsor or applicant seeking Fast Track status must submit an application to us demonstrating that the drug: (1) is intended for a serious or life-threatening condition, and (2) has the potential to cause an uncovered to meet medical needs. We anticipate that most information in support of a designation application will be available in accordance with the existing requirements for preparing a New Drug Application (IND), New Drug Application (NDA) or Biological Marketing Authorization Application (BLA ) were collected. If this information has already been submitted to us, the information may be summarized in the Quick Order request. A request for designation may need to include additional information not otherwise required by law or regulation. For example, additional information may be required to show that a product has the potential to address an unmet medical need when there is an approved therapy for the serious or life-threatening condition being treated. This information may include clinical data, published reports, summaries of data and reports, and a list of references. The amount of information and discussion in a nomination request need not be extensive, but should be sufficient for a reviewer to assess whether the criteria for an expedited nomination have been met.
After we make a Fast Track designation, a sponsor or candidate may send a pre-meeting packet that may include additional information to support an application to participate in certain Fast Track programs. The pre-meeting pack provides background information for the meeting and is intended to support the intended goals of the meeting. As with the expedited application for designation, we believe most sponsors or applicants have collected this information to meet existing requirements for preparing an IND, an NDA, or a BLA. These may include descriptions of clinical safety and efficacy studies that were not conducted as part of an IND (
We have also developed the orientation document entitled "Accelerated programs for regenerative medicine therapies for serious conditions". Guide offer sponsors that in the development of regenerative medicine therapies for serious or life -threatening diseases, FDA recommendations for accelerated development and review of these therapiesThe orientation describes accelerated programs that are available for sponsors of regenerative medicine for serious or life -threatening diseases or conditions, including products that referred to as advanced regenerative therapies (the FDA is called "advanced regenerative medical therapy". The clinical development of therapiesThe regenerative medicine and opportunities for sponsors of regenerative medicine therapies interact with the review team of the biological evaluation and research center.
You can find orientation documents on our website in
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We estimate the effort involved in collecting this information as follows:
Based on a review of the information collection since our last OMB approval request, we have increased our load estimates by 389 answers and 35,325 hours. As is reflected in Table 1, we estimate that 70 respondents send 101 priority review requests every year. We have an average of 30 hoursTime to prepare such a request.
We estimate that 119 respondents will submit 156 innovative appointments annually and assume that an average of 70 hours will be needed to prepare such an application.
We estimate that 205 respondents submit 261 quick allocation requests annually and estimate that an average of 60 hours is required to prepare one such request.
Of the quick match requests made each year, we responded to approximately 224 requests from 392 respondents, and a pre-meeting packet was sent for each of those requests that were granted. Therefore, we assume an average load of 100 hours per respondent to prepare a preparation package.
Finally, we estimate that 33 respondents will submit 38 RMAT assignment requests and assume that it takes an average of 60 hours to complete one such request.
Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
Notice.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) offers interested people the opportunity to send recommendations for the World Health Organization (WHO) in order to impose international production and sales restrictions under international contracts.the creation of the US position on these proposals for a United Nations meeting in Vienna, Austria, in April 2021.This notification is issued according to the law of controlled substances (CSA).
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The United States is a party to the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances (1971 Convention). Section 201(d)(2)(B) of the CSA (21 U.S.C. 811(d)(2)(B)) provides that if the United States is notified under Article 2 of the 1971 Convention, the CND proposes to When deciding whether to add a drug or other substance to any of the 1971 Convention lists, to transfer a drug or substance from one list to another, or to remove it from the lists, the Secretary of State must provide this information to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretariat of HHS). The secretary of HHS then publishes a summary of this information in the
As detailed in the following paragraphs, the Secretary of State has received notification from the Secretary-General of the United Nations (the Secretary-General) of seven substances to be considered for control under the 1971 Convention. This notification reflects the recommendation of the WHO's 43rd Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD), which met in October 2020.
The full text of the Secretary-General's communication is contained in Section II. Section 201(d)(2)(B) of the CSA requires that the Secretary of HHS, upon receipt of a notice proposing an appointment, issue a notice in the
The United States is also part of the Single Narcotic Convention of 1961 (1961 Convention). The Secretary of State received notice from the Secretary-General of a substance that should be considered for control under that convention. CSA does not require HHS to provide a summary of this information in the publish
The formal United Nations notice identifying drug substances and explaining the basis for classification recommendations is reproduced below (nonrelevant text removed):
The United Nations Secretariat commends the Permanent Mission of the United States of America and is honored to inform the Government that, in a letter dated 30 Article 3, paragraphs 1 and 3, of the Single Convention, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Concerning Narcotic Drugs, 1961, as amended by the Protocol, 1972 (1961 Convention), and Article 2, paragraphs 1 and 4, of the Psychotropic Substances Convention, 1971 (1971 Convention), notified the Secretary-General of the following recommendations of the forty-third session of the Committee of Experts of the WHO on Drug Dependence (ECDD) with:
In accordance with the provisions of Article 3 paragraph 2 of the 1961 and Article 2 paragraph 2 of the 1971 Convention, General Secretary transmits notification as Appendix I to this grade.In connection with the notification, the WHO also sent an extract from the report of the three-and-three session of the WHO expert committee for drug addiction, which contains a summary of the reviews and recommendations from the expert committee for drug addiction (in Appendix II).
Also in accordance with the same provisions, the WHO notification of the sixty-fourth session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (April 12-16, 2021) will be brought to the attention of a preliminary document made available in the sixth official languages of the United Nations on the website of the 64th Conference of the CND:
In order to assist the Commission in its decision-making, it would be desirable if the Government could provide any comments it considers relevant regarding the possible classification of substances recommended by the WHO under international control under the 1961 Convention to be asked, namely:
and any economic, social, legal, administrative or other factors it considers relevant to the final classification of substances recommended by the WHO to be placed under international control under the provisions of the 1971 Convention, namely:
The United Nations Secretariat takes this opportunity to renew its highest regard to the United States Permanent Mission to the United Nations (Vienna).
“The forty-third session of the WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence was convened in virtual form from 12 to 16 October 2020 and was coordinated from WHO headquarters in Geneva. The purpose of this meeting was to conduct an in-depth assessment of psychoactive substance abuse capacity and dependence in order to make recommendations for appropriate international classification measures.
At the forty-third session of the WHO ECDD, eleven psychoactive substances were critically reviewed, including a synthetic opioid, a hallucinogen, a synthetic stimulant, two synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists, three dissociative drugs and three benzodiazepines. These substances have not been officially reviewed by the WHO and are not currently under international control. The WHO has been made aware that these substances are clandestinely manufactured, pose a particularly serious risk to public health and society, and have therapeutic uses not recognized by either party. Therefore, a critical review was performed for each substance to take into account international classification measures.
Referring to Article 3, paragraphs 1 and 3, of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (1961), as amended by the 1972 Protocol, and to Article 2, paragraphs 1 and 4, of the Psychotropic Substances Convention (1971), WHO is pleased to place the recommendations of the 42nd ECDD meeting as follows:
The reviews and findings on which these recommendations are based are shown in detail in the report of the Three and forty-three session of the WHO expert committee for drug addiction.An excerpt from this report with a summary of the evaluations and recommendations of the ECDD is located in Appendix 1 of this letter.
I am very pleased with the ongoing collaboration between WHO, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), and in particular how this collaboration has benefited the work of the WHO Committee of Experts Drug addiction and, more generally, the implementation of the operational recommendations of the 2016 United Nations General Assembly special session.
Isotonitazene (Chemical name:
Isotonitazene has never been officially reviewed by the WHO and is not currently under international scrutiny. The WHO has been made aware that this substance is clandestinely manufactured, poses a public health risk and has no recognized therapeutic use.
Isotonitazen is a chemical analogue of etonitazen and clonitazen, both Schedule I compounds under the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961. Isotonitazen is a potent opioid analgesic with a rapid onset of action. Preclinical studies have shown that isotonitazene is more effective than fentanyl and hydromorphone and significantly more effective than morphine. There is limited research on the effects of this compound on the central nervous system, but given its demonstrated activity at the µ-opioid receptor it can be expected to induce analgesia, respiratory depression and sedation.
No controlled animal or human studies have evaluated the addictive potential of isotoitazene. As a potent µ-opioid agonist, it would be expected to induce dependence. An unconfirmed online report described addictive use and withdrawal symptoms, including flu-like symptoms and anxiety.
There are no controlled studies on the abuse potential of isotoitazen, but as a potent μ-opioid receptor agonist, it can be expected to induce euphoria and other effects indicative of a high risk of abuse.
Because of its relatively recent appearance on the illicit drug market, there is limited information on the prevalence of isotoitazene use or the harms associated with it. Seizures have been reported from several countries and regions. It is observed that it can be used in a variety of ways including sublingual, vaporize and intravenously.
The number of deaths with isotonites has increased in a short time. Deadnesses usually occur in combination with other opioids or benzodiazepines on. ISOTONITURES Share common characteristics in Heroin death, including evidence of injections and signs in harmony with opioid overdose such as lung edema and/or/orBrain. The deaths are likely to become subdued due to their latest and quick appearance.
Isotoni vati (chemical designation: n, n-diethyl-2- (2- (4-isopropoxybenzyl) -5-Nitro-1h-Benzo [d] imidazole-1-ol) ethan-1-amin) has an active mechanismIt is susceptible to similar abuse and causes harmful effects that are similar to those of other opioids that are controlled by Appendix I of the 1961 unit agreement.Its application was reported in several countries and associated with side effects, including deaths.It has no known therapeutic benefit and probably causes considerable damage.
Isotonitazen is not known to have any therapeutic use.
CUMYL-PEGACLONE (Chemical name: 5-Pentyl-2-(2-phenylpropan-2-yl)-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrido[4,3-b]indol-1-one) is a synthetic cannabinoid. It has been found in confiscated material formulated for smoking and vaporizing.
CUMYL-PEGACLONE has never been officially reviewed by the WHO and is not currently under international scrutiny. The WHO has been made aware that this substance is clandestinely manufactured, poses a public health risk and has no recognized therapeutic use.
CUMYL-PEGACLONE is a synthetic cannabinoid with a mechanism of action similar to other synthetic cannabinoids. It is a potent full agonist at CB1 receptors.
There are no controlled studies of its effects, but there are user reports online describing euphoria, dissociation, red eyes, dry mouth, and appetite stimulation. These effects are consistent with known effects of cannabinoid agonists.
There are no controlled animal or human studies addressing the addictive potential of CUMYL-PEGACLONE. However, CUMYL-PEGACLONE has been shown to be a full and potent agonist at the CB1 receptor and is therefore expected to produce a dependency consistent with other CB1 receptor agonists.
There are no controlled animal or human studies addressing the abuse potential of CUMYL-PEGACLONE.
Several countries in several regions have reported that CUMYL-PEGACLONE is used for its psychoactive properties.
There have been reports of side effects such as seizures and death associated with CUMYL-PEGACLONE. Although other drugs were present, CUMYL-PEGACLONE was considered a causal or contributory factor in several of these deaths.
CUMYL-PEGACLONE is not known to have any therapeutic use.
CUMIL-PEGACLONE (Chemical name: 5-pentyl-2-(2-phenylpropan-2-yl)-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrido[4,3-b]indol-1-one) is a synthetic cannabinoid Receptor agonist with a mode of action suggesting a likelihood of dependence and abuse and similar adverse effects to other synthetic cannabinoids. Its use has been linked to serious side effects and deaths. The effects of CUMYL-PEGACLONE are similar to those of other synthetic cannabinoids controlled by Schedule II of the
• The committee recommended that cumyl-pegaclone (chemical name: 5-pentyl-2- (2-phenylpropan-2-yl) -2.5-dihydro-1h-pyrido [4,3-b] Indol-1-on), in Appendix II of the Convention on Psychotropic substances, 1971.
MDMB-4en-PINACA (Chemical Name: Methyl (S)-3,3-dimethyl-2-(1-(pent-4-en-1-yl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamido)butanoate) is a cannabinoid . It has been identified in confiscated smoking material and found as a white to tan powder.
MDMB-4en-PINACA has never been officially reviewed by WHO and is not currently under international scrutiny. The WHO has been made aware that this substance is clandestinely manufactured, poses a public health risk and has no recognized therapeutic use.
MDMB-4en-PINACA is a synthetic cannabinoid that binds to CB1 cannabinoid receptors as a full and potent agonist. It is structurally similar to 5F-MDMB-PINACA (5F-ADB), which is regulated by Schedule II of the 1971 Psychotropic Substances Convention CB1 cannabinoids such as hypothermia and lethargy. Reports from online user forums describe cannabis-like euphoria at moderate intake, with dissociation described at higher doses. In addition to memory loss, confusion and agitation, both sedation and stimulation have been reported.
No animal or human studies describing the addictive potential of MDMB-4en-PINACA have been identified. As a full CB1 agonist, it can be expected to produce a similar dependence as other CB1 receptor agonists.
No animal or human studies have been conducted to provide an indication of the likelihood of abuse of MDMB-4en-PINACA, although CB1 receptor agonists have known abuse potential. Several countries in different regions have reported the use of MDMB-4en-PINACA. Its use has been linked to cases of disability and death.
There is no known therapeutic benefit of MDMB-4en-PINACA.
MDMB-4ene-PINACA (Chemical Name: Methyl (S)-3,3-dimethyl-2-(1-(pent-4-en-1-yl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamido)butanoate) is a strong one Medium synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist with a similar mechanism of action and effects to several other synthetic cannabinoids covered by Schedule II of the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances implicated and cases of drunk driving. MDMB-4en-PINACA has no therapeutic use.
• The Committee recommended MDMB-4en-PINACA (Chemical name: methyl (S)-3,3-dimethyl-2-(1-(pent-4-en-1-yl)-1H-indazol-3-carboxamido) butanoate ) to Schedule II of the Psychotropic Substances Convention, 1971.
3-Methoxyphencyclidine (3-MeO-PCP), (Chemical name: 1-[1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)cyclohexyl]piperidine) is an arylcyclohexylamine and 3-methoxy derivative of phencyclidine (PCP) covered by Schedule II of the Convention on Psychotropic Substances 1971. It is available in powder and tablet form.
3-Methoxyphencyclidine has never been officially reviewed by the WHO and is not currently under international scrutiny. The WHO has been made aware that this substance is clandestinely manufactured, poses a public health risk and has no recognized therapeutic use.
3-methoxyphencyclidine is an N-methyl-D aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist with an impact mechanism and similar effects as phencyclidine.These effects include a changed state of mind that is characterized by confusion, disorientation and non -body experiences, as well as hallucinations and other psychotic symptoms.
The addictive potential of 3-methoxyphencyclidine has not been evaluated in any human or animal study.
As an NMDA receptor antagonist, 3-methoxyphencyclidine is expected to produce similar effects and have a similar potential for abuse as phencyclidine.
Side effects include cardiovascular effects (such as hypertension and tachycardia) and cognitive effects including psychosis, confusion and agitation. There may be an increased risk of psychosis in individuals with a history of or susceptibility to psychotic illness. Cases of serious and fatal poisoning are reported from several countries and regions.
The seizures were reported in different countries in different regions.
There is no known therapeutic benefit from 3-methoxyphencyclidine.
3-Methoxyphencyclidine (Chemical name: 1-[1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)cyclohexyl]piperidine) is an analogue and has effects similar to phencyclidine (PCP), which is regulated by Schedule II of the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances. Its mode of action suggests a likelihood of abuse. There is evidence of the use of this substance in several countries in different regions. 3-Methoxyphencyclidine causes significant harm, including serious adverse events such as hallucinations, other psychotic symptoms, and fatal poisoning. It has no therapeutic use.
• The Committee recommended that 3-methoxyphencyclidine (chemical name: 1-[1-(3-methoxyphenyl)cyclohexyl]piperidine) be included in Schedule II of the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances.
Diphenidine (chemical name: 1-(1,2-diphenylethyl)piperidine) is a dissociative and hallucinogenic substance from the class of 1,2-diarylylethylamines. Appears as powder and pills.
Diphenidine has never been officially reviewed by the WHO and is not currently under international scrutiny. The WHO has been made aware that this substance is clandestinely manufactured, poses a public health risk and has no recognized therapeutic use.
Diphenidine is known to induce hallucinogenic and dissociative effects through its action as an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist. This mechanism of action, as well as its effects, are similar to those of phencyclidine (PCP), which is regulated by Schedule II of the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances.
No animal or human studies have determined the addictive potential of diphenidine.
As an NMDA receptor antagonist, diphenidine is expected to have an abuse potential similar to that of phencyclidine. In addition, diphenidine causes a release of dopamine, similar but to a lesser extent than cocaine. This effect may also contribute to its potential for abuse.
Cases of poisoning requiring hospitalization have been reported. Adverse effects include cardiovascular effects (such as tachycardia and hypertension) and central nervous system effects including hallucinations, depersonalisation, delusions, paranoia, dissociation, confusion, nystagmus and muscle stiffness. These effects led to acute cases of poisoning, which led to referrals to the emergency services. A small number of fatal poisonings with diphenidine have been documented. All deaths were due to multidrug toxicity, although the cardiovascular and hallucinogenic symptoms reported in the cases are consistent with the effects of diphenidine.
The seizures were reported in different countries in different regions.
It is not known that diphenidine has a therapeutic benefit.
Available evidence indicates that diphenidine (chemical name: 1-(1,2-diphenylethyl)piperidine) has a similar mechanism of action and effects to phencyclidine (PCP), which is regulated by Schedule II of the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances. Its mode of action suggests a likelihood of abuse. There is evidence of significant harm from diphenidine, including psychosis and cardiovascular effects, posing a significant risk to public health. Diphenidine has no therapeutic use.
• The Committee recommended that diphenidine (chemical name: 1-(1,2-diphenylethyl)piperidine) be included in Schedule II of the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances.
Clonazolam (Chemical name: 6-(2-Chlorophenyl)-1-methyl-8-nitro-4H-benzo[f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepine) is 1-4 triazolobenzodiazepine similar to clonazepam, triazolam and alprazolam. It is sold in powder, blotter, liquid, and tablet forms.
Clonazolam has never been officially reviewed by the WHO and is not currently under international scrutiny. The WHO has been made aware that this substance is clandestinely manufactured, poses a public health risk and has no recognized therapeutic use.
Clonazolam potentiates the effects of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) by binding to the benzodiazepine site of the GABA-A receptor. This mechanism of action, as well as its effects (sedation, muscle relaxation, slurred speech and loss of motor control, amnesia), are similar to those of benzodiazepines (such as diazepam, triazolam, and alprazolam) regulated by Schedule IV of the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances.
In clonazolam intoxication, the effects were reversed with the benzodiazepine antagonist flumazenil, confirming that its action is mediated through the benzodiazepine receptor in the GABA-A receptor complex.
No controlled animal or human studies have evaluated clonazolam's addictive potential, although its pharmacological action and similarity to other benzodiazepines suggest that it may have addictive potential.
The development of tolerance to the effects of clonazolam after repeated use and the occurrence of withdrawal symptoms after cessation of use have been reported in online forums.
No human or animal studies have examined liability for abuse. Online forums describe its recreational use and consistently report its potent anxiolytic effects.
Several published reports describe the treatment of cases of poisoning with clonazolam in emergency departments or in the intensive care unit. The use of clonazolam in combination with other substances has been analytically confirmed in cases of impaired driving ability. Clonazolam has the potential to increase the effects of other medications, including opioids, and can itself cause severe central nervous system depression, including drowsiness, confusion, sedation, and loss of consciousness.
There are reports of its identification in multiple countries representing all regions, suggesting its use may be increasing. Clonazolam is increasingly being sold as counterfeit pharmaceutical benzodiazepines.
Clonazolam has no known therapeutic use, is not included on the WHO Model List of Essential Drugs, and has never been marketed as a drug.
Clonazolam (chemical name: 6-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-methyl-8-nitro-4H-benzo[F][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-A][1,4]diazepine) is a 1 -4 triazolobenzodiazepinic very similar to the benzodiazepines listed in Schedule IV IV of the 1971 Psychopharmaceutical. Like other benzodiazepines, clonazolam can induce states of dependence and central nervous system depression. There have been a number of reports of abuse, conduction impairment, and nonfatal poisoning. There is enough evidence of abuse to constitute a public health concern , and has no therapeutic use.
• The committee recommended clonazolam (chemical name: 6- (2-chlorphenyl) -1-methyl-8-nitro-4h-benzo [f] [1,2,4] Triazolo [4,3-A] [1, 4] Diazepin) in Appendix IV of the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic substances.
Diclazepam (Chemical Name: 7-Chloro-5-(2-Chlorophenyl)-1-Methyl-1,3-Dihydro-2H-Benzo[e][1,4]diazepin2-one) is a 2-chloro-benzodiazepine derivative diazepam. It appears as a white powder and is commonly sold as pills, lozenges, and liquid.
Diclazepam has never been officially reviewed by the WHO and is not currently under international scrutiny. The WHO has been made aware that this substance is clandestinely manufactured, poses a public health risk and has no recognized therapeutic use.
Diclazepam is an agonist at the benzodiazepine site of the GABA-A receptor that potentiates the effects of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Diclazepam has effects similar to the benzodiazepine diazepam, currently covered by the 1971 Psychotropic Substances Convention, and is metabolised to the benzodiazepines delorazepam, lorazepam and lormetazepam. These metabolites are active and are also drugs listed in Schedule IV of the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances.
Diclazepam has been shown to induce sedation and muscle relaxation in animals. Central nervous system depressant effects have also been described in humans.
No controlled animal or human studies have evaluated the addictive potential of diclazepam.
Online user reports describe cross-tolerance with other benzodiazepines and use for self-treatment of benzodiazepine withdrawal. This evidence, along with its mechanism of action, suggests that diclazepam has similar addictive potential to other benzodiazepines.
No controlled animal or human studies have investigated the possibility of diclazepam abuse. However, based on its mechanism of action and effects, it would be expected that it could be abused in a similar way to other benzodiazepines.
Diclazepam has the potential to increase accidental opioid overdoses. Its long half-life can increase the risk of accumulation and interactions when combined with other drugs. Fatal poisoning with diclazepam has been reported.
Diclazepam seizures have been reported in several countries in different regions. Diclazepam is increasingly being sold as a counterfeit benzodiazepine, commonly known as diazepam.
Diclazepam has been associated with cases of impaired driving, including cases where diclazepam has been identified as a major contributor to disability. He has also been involved in drug-assisted sexual assault cases.
Diclazepam is not known to have any therapeutic use, is not included on the WHO Model List of Essential Drugs and has never been marketed as a drug.
Diclazepam (Chemical Name: 7-Chloro-5-(2-Chlorophenyl)-1-Methyl-1,3-Dihydro-2H-Benzo[e][1,4]diazepin2-one) is a 2-chloro-benzodiazepine Analogue diazepam which has actions and effects very similar to those of the benzodiazepines listed in Schedule IV of the Psychotropic Substances Convention, 1971. It, like others, can provoke a state of dependence and depression of the central nervous system
• The Committee recommended adding Diclazepam (Chemical name: 7-chloro-5-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-methyl-1,3-dihydro-2H-benzo[e][1,4]diazepin2-one) to Annex IV the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances.
Flubromazolam (Chemical name: 8-bromo-6-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-methyl-4H-benzo[f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepine) is a 1-4 triazolobenzodiazepine. Flubromazolam is a white powder that is often sold in liquid or tablet form.
Flubromazolam has never been formally reviewed by the WHO and is not currently under international scrutiny. The WHO has been informed that this substance is clandestinely manufactured, poses a risk to public health and has no recognized therapeutic use.
Flubromazolam is a highly potent benzodiazepine with long-lasting central nervous system depressant effects. Flubromazolam potentiates the effects of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) by binding to the benzodiazepine site of the GABA-A receptor. This mechanism of action and its effects are similar to those of the benzodiazepines triazolam and alprazolam, which fall under Schedule IV of the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances.
A single pharmacokinetic study showed that a 0.5 mg dose of flubromazolam induced strong sedative effects lasting more than 10 hours and causing partial amnesia lasting more than 24 hours. The effects of flubromazolam were effectively reversed by the benzodiazepine antagonist flumazenil.
Reports from online user forums describe benzodiazepine-like effects, including anxiolytic, euphoric, and sedative effects.
No controlled animal or human studies describe flubromazolam's addictive potential, although several reports from online sources describe severe withdrawal symptoms such as muscle pain, trouble sleeping, intense anxiety and panic attacks, dissociative symptoms, cognitive disorders, convulsions, chills, vomiting, and risk of seizures. There are also descriptions of loss of control over use and rapid onset of tolerance. The latter suggests that taking larger doses and developing physical dependence are likely.
No controlled animal or human studies have evaluated the abuse potential of flubromazolam. Impaired ability to drive has been reported with flubromazolam as the sole intoxicant. Non-fatal poisoning requiring hospitalization and fatal poisoning due to flubromazolam use are documented. In these cases, central nervous system depression and severe sedation were clinical features. Flubromazolam has the potential to increase accidental opioid overdoses. Its long half-life can increase the risk of accumulation and interactions when combined with other drugs.
Non-medical use and seizures of flubromazolam have been documented in several countries in different regions. It is increasingly being sold as a counterfeit pharmaceutical benzodiazepine.
Flubromazolam is not known to have any therapeutic use, is not included on the WHO Model List of Essential Drugs, and has never been marketed as a drug.
Flubromazolam (Chemical name: 8-bromo-6-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-methyl-4H-benzo[f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepine) is a 1-4-triazolobenzodiazepine which has actions and effects very similar to those of the benzodiazepines listed in Schedule IV of the Psychotropic Substances Convention, 1971. Like other benzodiazepines, it can produce a state of dependence and central nervous system depression. There are increasing reports of abuse, unfitness to drive, and fatal and non-fatal poisoning. There is sufficient evidence of its misuse to pose a significant public health risk and no known therapeutic benefit.
The Committee recommended that Flubromazolam (Chemical name: 8-bromo-6-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-methyl-4H-benzo[f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1, 4 ]diazepine) to Schedule IV of the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances.
Although the WHO has issued specific planning recommendations for each of the drugs, the CND is not obliged to follow the WHO recommendations. The options available to the CND for substances considered for control under the 1971 Convention include the following: (1) accept WHO recommendations; (2) accept the control recommendations but control the drug in a regimen different from that recommended; or (3) reject the Recommendations outright.
Isotonitazene (chemical name:
According to the National Forensic Laboratory Information System (NFLIS) database, there have been 53 isotonitazene encounters in the United States as of June 2020. There are no commercial or approved medicinal uses for Isotonitazene. On August 20, 2020, the Drug Enforcement Administration issued an order temporarily controlling isotoitazen as a Schedule I substance under the CSA. Therefore, additional ongoing controls are required to meet US obligations if isotonitazene is included in Schedule I of the 1961 Convention.
CUMYL-PEGACLONE is a synthetic cannabinoid sold online and used to mimic the biological effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive compound in marijuana. Research and clinical reports have shown that synthetic cannabinoids are applied to plant material to allow the material to be smoked while users attempt to get a euphoric, psychoactive high. Synthetic cannabinoids have been marketed under the guise of "herbal incense" and promoted by drug dealers as legal alternatives to marijuana. In vitro studies show that CUMYL-PEGALCONE binds to and activates the cannabinoid receptor. CUMYL-PEGALCONE is not found in the United States according to the NFLIS database as of January 14, 2021. There is no commercial or approved medicinal use for CUMYL-PEGALCONE and it is not a CSA controlled substance. Therefore, additional ongoing controls are required to meet US obligations when CUMYL-PEGALCONE is controlled under Schedule II of the 1971 Convention.
MDMB-4en-PINACA is a synthetic cannabinoid sold online and used to mimic the biological effects of THC, the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Research and clinical reports have shown that synthetic cannabinoids are applied to plant material to allow the material to be smoked while users attempt to get a euphoric, psychoactive high. Synthetic cannabinoids have been marketed under the guise of "herbal incense" and promoted by drug dealers as legal alternatives to marijuana. According to the NFLIS database, MDMB-4en-PINACA was first found in the United States in January 2019. There have been 3,331 MDMB-4en-PINACA encounters in the United States as of January 14, 2021. MDMB-4en-PINACA has also been found mixed with opioids, including heroin and fentanyl, with some incidents leading to violence.
3-methoxyphencyclidine; Chemical Name: 1-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)cyclohexyl)piperidine) is a novel N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist with structural and biochemical similarities to phencyclidine (PCP) and other arylcyclohexylamines. 3-Methoxyphencyclidine is classified as an arylcyclohexylamine and produces dissociative anesthetic and hallucinogenic effects. Use of this substance has been linked to poisoning and published case reports of fatal and non-fatal overdoses. 3-Methoxyphencyclidine is found by police in drug crime reports. 3-Methoxyphencyclidine is an analogue of the hallucinogen Program II PCP. There is no approved medicinal use for 3-methoxyphencyclidine in the United States and it is not a CSA controlled substance. When 3-methoxyphencyclidine is intended for human consumption, it may be used under 21 U.S.C. 802(32)(A) and 813. Therefore, additional ongoing controls are required to meet US obligations when controlling 3-methoxyphencyclidine under Annex II of the 1971 Convention.
Diphenidine (chemical name: 1-(1,2-diphenylethyl)piperidine) is a non-competitive NMDA receptor antagonist classified as diarylylethylamine and has dissociative anesthetic and hallucinogenic effects. It was originally synthesized in the 1920s, but reports of abuse began in the last decade. Use of this substance has been associated with poisoning and with published case reports of fatal and nonfatal overdoses outside the United States. Diphenidine is found by police in drug crime reports. Diphenidine is not approved for medical use in the United States and is not a CSA controlled substance. Therefore, additional ongoing controls are required to meet US obligations when controlling diphenidine under Schedule II of the 1971 Convention.
Flubromazolam, clonazolam, and diclazepam belong to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines produce central nervous system depression and are commonly used to treat insomnia, anxiety, and seizures. Flubromazolam is a triazole analogue of the designer benzodiazepine flubromazepam. Flubromazolam can be purchased online and is used recreationally in the United States. Flubromazolam has been identified in an increasing number of arrests by police and has been linked to an increasing number of drug overdose deaths. According to the NFLIS database, there were 1,446 encounters with clonazolam in 2020 (as of December 2020). It is abused by a wide variety of groups, including adolescents, young adults, and older adults. Clonazolam alone and in combination with alcohol has been implicated in an increasing number of drug seizures and drug overdose deaths. The NFLIS database reported 249 encounters in 2020 (as of December 2020). Diclazepam is a designer benzodiazepine sold online and is most commonly found as a liquid solution, but can also be sold as a powder, tablet, blotting paper, or pellet. In 2020, the NFLIS database reported 113 encounters with diclazepam (as of December 2020). In 2018, flubromazolam, clonazolam, and dicalazepam were all identified by law enforcement agencies in drug-driving cases in the United States. Flubromazolam, clonazolam, and diclazepam are not approved for medical use in the United States and are not CSA controlled substances. Therefore, additional ongoing controls are required to meet US obligations when controlling flubromazolam, clonazolam and dicalazepam under Schedule IV of the 1971 Convention.
The FDA, on behalf of the Secretary of HHS, invites interested parties to comment on United Nations notifications related to these drugs. The FDA, in collaboration with the National Institute on Drug Abuse, will consider comments on behalf of the HHS when evaluating WHO planning recommendations. Then, pursuant to Section 201(d)(2)(B) of the CSA, HHS will recommend to the Secretary of State what position the United States should take in voting on the substance control recommendations under the 1971 Convention at the US Committee on CND in April 2021.
Comments on the WHO recommendations for the control of isotoitazene under the 1961 Single Convention are also being forwarded to the relevant authorities for consideration in the development of the US position on narcotics at the CND meeting.
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Title VIII of the Food and Drug Administration Amendment Act of 2007 (FDAAA) (Pub. L. 110-85) amended the PHS Act by adding Section 402(j). The regulations expanded the scope of clinical trials subject to submission of information and required that additional information be submitted to the clinical trials database (
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investigational applications of new drugs. The FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) received 1,661 new investigational drug applications (INDs) and 11,328 IND amendments to clinical protocols in calendar year (CY) 2019. of clinical protocols and IND will remain at or near these levels for the foreseeable future.
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The FDA estimates the effort involved in gathering this information as follows:
Pursuant to Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the following session shall be administered in this manner.
The meeting is in accordance with the provisions in sections 552b (4) and 552b (6), title 5 U.S.C.In the changed provision and the determination of the director, strategic initiatives, office, closed to the public.by Operations Director, CDC, according to public law 92-463.Applications for subsidies and discussions can disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial properties such as patentable material and personal data on people with inquiries about subsidies whose disclosure would be an edition would be a clearly unjustified invasion of personal privacy.
The director, the unit for strategic business initiatives, the director of operations, illness control and prevention, received the authority to sign
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Health and Human Services (HHS).
Notice.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the Bureaucracy Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), federal agencies are required to post notices in the
Comments on the information collection(s) must be received by the OMB Receptionist
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection must be sent to within 30 days of the posting of this notice
To obtain copies of a supporting statement and all related forms for the proposed collection(s) summarized in this announcement, you may submit your request in any of the following ways:
1. Go to the CMS website address at the website address at:
William Parham em (410) 786-4669.
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for any information collection they conduct or sponsor. The term "information collection" is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and contains governmental requests or requirements for members of the public to file reports, keep records, or share information with third parties. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires federal agencies to provide a 30-day notice im
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The DUA legally binds the user to the terms of the agreement. User must agree to and sign all terms before sharing or accessing files containing protected health information and unique identifiers. The DMP SAQ is an evidence-based technical questionnaire that DUA users must complete as part of the data request package. The DMP SAQ allows the CMS to assess the researcher's data systems to ensure that the CMS data is adequately protected and protected in accordance with the Data Protection Act and the HIPAA Privacy Rule. The DMP SAQ also enables CMS to measure compliance through the implementation of security and privacy controls, as detailed in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Special Publication 800-53 information Security and described Acceptable Risk Safeguards (ARS). The second component of the DMP SAQ is continuous monitoring. All organizations undergo routine audits of the environments used to store and process CMS data, as outlined in their organization-level DMP-SAQ.
Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
Notice.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) publishes a list of information collections approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Ila S. Mizrachi, Escritório de Operações, Food and Drug Administration, Three White Flint North, 10A-12M, 11601 Landsdown St., North Bethesda, MD 20852, 301-796-7726,
The following is a list of FDA information collections recently approved by the OMB under Section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507). The OMB Control Number and OMB Authorization Expiration Date for each information collection are listed in Table 1. Copies of the supporting statements for the information collections are available on the web at
In accordance with Public Law 92-463, it is notified that the Substance Abuse Administration Center (SAMHSA) National Advisory Council (NAC) on Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) will meet on March 31, 2021 at 1:00 pm . -18:00 (EDT).
The meeting will be open to the public and will include review of the minutes of the September 22, 2020 SAMHSA CSAT NAC meeting; an update on CSAT activities; a discussion with SAMHSA leadership; a discussion on the use of technology to prevent and treat substance use disorders; and a discussion of rural and frontier communities.
The meeting will be held via WebEx and by phone only. Interested parties may submit data, information or opinions on pending issues before the Council, orally or in writing. Oral presentations to the public are planned at the end of the session. Individuals interested in oral or written presentations must contact the contact person by March 19, 2021. Up to five minutes will be allowed for each presentation.
Registration is required to participate. To attend virtually, receive a phone number and access code, provide brief written or spoken comments, or request special accommodation for people with disabilities, register online at
Information on meetings and a list of Board members is available from the SAMHSA Committee
Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
Notice; Renewal of the Federal Advisory Council.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announces the renewal of the Electronic Product Radiation Safety Standards Technical Committee by the Food and Drug Commissioner (the Commissioner). The Commissioner has determined that it is in the public interest to renew the Technical Committee for Standards on Radiation Safety of Electronic Products for a further 2 years after the license expiry date. The new articles of association are valid until December 24, 2022, the expiry date.
The authority of the Technical Committee for Radiation Safety Standards for Electronic Products (the Committee) will expire on December 24, 2022, unless the Commissioner formally determines that an extension is in the public interest.
Patricio Garcia, Device and Radiological Health Center, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 66, Rom. 5216, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002, 301-796-6875, email:
According to 41 CFR 102-3.65 and approval by the Department of Health and Human Services in accordance with 45 CFR part 11 and the General Services Administration, the FDA announces the renewal of the committee.The committee is an advisory Federal Committee without discretion that has been set up to advise the representative.
The Commissioner is responsible for administering the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act 1968. This Act creates the Committee and requires the Commissioner to consult the Committee before prescribing standards for radiated emissions from electronic products. This committee shall advise the Commissioner on the technical feasibility, adequacy and practicability of performance standards for electronic products to control the radiated emissions of such products and may recommend radiation safety standards for electronic products for the Commissioner to consider.
The Committee consists of 15 voting members, including the President. The members and the chair shall be selected by the delegate or representative from authorities with knowledge in the fields of science or technology relevant to the radiation safety of electronic products. Members are invited to serve for overlapping terms of up to 4 years. Voting members include five members selected from government agencies, including state and federal governments, five members from affected industries and five members from the general public, at least one of whom must be a representative of organized labor. A quorum must consist of 10 members, of which at least 3 must be from the general public, 3 from government agencies and 3 from affected industries.
For more information on the latest writing and more information, please visit
This notice is issued pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. app.). For general information on FDA advisory committees, go to
Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
Notice.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA or agency) announces an opportunity for public comment on the proposed agency's information gathering. reference to
Send electronic or written comments on the information collection until April 19, 2021.
You can send comments as follows.Please note which premature babies and premature comments are not taken into account.Electronics must be sent on or before April 19, 2021.O.
Send electronic comments as follows:
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• If you would like to send a comment with confidential information that you do not want to be made available to the public, send the comment as a written shipping/paper and in detail (see "Writing/paper delivery" and "Instructions").
Send written/paper programs as follows:
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• In the case of written/paper comments that are presented to the Precedent Management Team, the FDA publishes its comment and all attachments, with the exception of the submitted information, which are labeled and marked as confidential if they are submitted as described under "Instructions".
• Confidential shipping - to send a comment with confidential information that you do not want to make publicly accessible, send your comments exactly as written/paper delivery.You have to send a total of two copies.A copy contains the information that you claim to be confidential with a title or a cover note that the states "contains this document".The agency is revised this copy, including confidential information, taking into account the comments.Public and published in
Ila S. Mizrachi, Escritório de Operações, Food and Drug Administration, Three White Flint North, 10A-12M, 11601 Landsdown St., North Bethesda, MD 20852, 301-796-7726,
According to the PRA (44 U.S.C. 1320.3 (c) and includes agency inquiries or requirements that public members send reports, manage records or deliver to third parties to third parties. 3506 (2) c) (2)) demands that the federal authorities60 days offer announcement in the
With respect to the following information collection, FDA requests comments on: (1) when the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of FDA functions, including when the information is practical; (2) the accuracy of FDA's estimate of the proposed information collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to improve the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of collecting information about respondents including the use of automated collection techniques, where appropriate, and other forms of information technology.
This collection of information supports the agency's regulations. Under the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101-629), the FDA may establish specific controls, including performance standards, post-marketing surveillance, patient records, policies, and other appropriate actions it deems necessary to provide reasonable assurance of the Safety and effectiveness of the device. The special control instructions serve as a special control for the automatic blood cell separator, which uses the centrifugation or filtration principle and is intended for routine collection of blood and blood components (§ 864.9245 (21 CFR 864.9245)). The guidance, entitled Guidance for Industry and FDA Officials—Guidance Document for Class II Special Controls: Automated Blood Cell Separator Device Operating on Centrifugal or Filter Separation Principle, is available at
For currently marketed devices that fail the premarket approval process, the manufacturer must provide the FDA with an annual report for 3 consecutive years on the anniversary of the device's reclassification from Class III to Class II or on the anniversary of the Federal Food Agency's 510(k), Drug,
The annual report must include at least a summary of expected and unanticipated adverse events that have occurred and are not required to be reported by manufacturers under Medical Device Reporting (MDR) (Part 803 (21 CFR Part 803)). Reporting device adverse events, summarized in an annual report, alerts the FDA to trends or clusters of events that may pose a safety issue that would otherwise not be reported under the MDR regulation. The report must also include any subsequent changes to the Class III Prior Amendment determination that require 30 days notice under 21 CFR 814.39(f).
The reclassification of this device from Class III to Class II relieves manufacturers of the burden of meeting premarket approval requirements under Section 515 of the FD&C Act (21 U.S.C. 360e) and may allow smaller potential competitors to enter the market by reducing the burden is reduced . Although the Special Control Guidance recommends that manufacturers of these devices submit an annual report to the FDA for 3 consecutive years, this would be less onerous than the current post-approval requirements of 21 CFR Part 814 Subpart E, including periodic reporting under 21 CFR 814.84.
Collection or transfusion facilities, intended device users, and device manufacturers have specific responsibilities under federal regulations. For example, collection or transfusion facilities are required to keep records of all reports of adverse reaction claims (21 CFR 606.170), while the device manufacturer is responsible for conducting an investigation of any event of which the manufacturer is reasonably aware and evaluating the cause of the event ( §803.50(b) (21 CFR 803.50(b)) Additionally, medical device manufacturers are required to file reports of individual adverse events, such as death, serious injury, and malfunction, with the FDA (§803.50).
In the Special Control Guidance document, the FDA recommends that manufacturers include in their triennial reports a summary of adverse events maintained by the collection or transfusion facility or similar reports of adverse events collected.
The FDA estimates the effort involved in gathering this information as follows:
Based on FDA records, there are approximately three manufacturers of automated blood cell sorting equipment. We estimate that manufacturers spend around 5 hours preparing and submitting the annual report. Based on a review of the information gathered since our last OMB approval request, we have not made any adjustments to our fee estimates.
Other overload hours required by Section 864.9245 are reported and approved under OMB Control Number 0910-0120 (Premarket Notice Submission 510(k), 21 CFR Part 807, Subpart E) and OMB Control Number 0910-0437 (MDR, Part 803).
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the April 9, 2020 Notice of Major Disaster Statement for the State of Alaska (FEMA-4533-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 20, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is hereby notified that FEMA has appointed Vincent J. Maykovich as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster pursuant to the authority conferred on the Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of Michael F. O'Hare as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Coast Guard, DHS.
Sixty-day notice for comment.
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Coast Guard intends to file an Information Collection Request (ICR) with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) to request an extension of your permit to do so the following collection of information: 1625-0024, Cargo Container Security Approval; No change. Our ICR describes the information we aim to collect from the public. Prior to submitting this ICR to OIRA, the Coast Guard invites comments as outlined below.
Comments must be received by the Coast Guard by April 19, 2021.
You may submit comments identified by Coast Guard Registration Number [USCG-2021-0043] to the Coast Guard using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at
A copy of the ICR is available from the Bulletin on the Internet at
A.L. Craig, Office of Privacy Management, phone 202-475-3528 or fax 202-372-8405, for questions about these documents.
This notice is based on the authority of the Paperwork Reduction Act 1995; 44 USC Chapter 35, as amended. An ICR is a request to OIRA seeking approval, expansion or renewal of a collection of Coast Guard information (collection). The ICR contains information describing the purpose of the collection, the anticipated burden of the collection on the affected public, an explanation of the need for the collection, and other important information describing the collection. There is an ICR for each collection.
The Coast Guard is seeking comment on whether this ICR should be granted on the basis that collection is necessary for the proper performance of the department's duties. In particular, the Coast Guard would like to receive comments on: (1) the practical usefulness of the collection; (2) the accuracy of the estimated collection fee; (3) ways to improve the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information underlying the collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
In response to your comments, we may revise this ICR or decide not to seek an extension of the collection permit. We will consider all comments and materials received during the comment period.
We encourage you to respond to this request by submitting comments and related materials. Comments must include the ICR-OMB control number and the protocol number of this application [USCG-2021-0043] and be received by April 19, 2021.
We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at
We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted to
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the April 3, 2020 notice of a Major Disaster Statement for the State of New Hampshire (FEMA-4516-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 14, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that Paul F. Ford has been appointed Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster by FEMA pursuant to the authority of Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of W. Russell Webster as Federal Director of Coordination for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the March 26, 2020 notice of a Major Disaster Statement for the State of Missouri (FEMA-4490-DR) and related orders.
This change took place on January 10, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that FEMA has appointed Kathy Fields as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster pursuant to the authority conferred on the Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of Paul Taylor as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the April 4, 2020 Notice of Major Disaster Statement for the State of Arizona (FEMA-4524-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 20, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that Tammy L. Littrell has been appointed by FEMA as Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster pursuant to the authority conferred on the Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of Robert J. Fenton as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the April 4, 2020 Notice of Major Disaster Statement for the State of Nevada (FEMA-4523-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 20, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reports that under the authority it has been delegated
This action ends the appointment of Robert J. Fenton as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the September 20, 2020 notice of a Major Disaster Statement for the State of Alabama (FEMA-4563-DR) and related orders.
This change was released on January 13, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The notice of a major disaster declaration for the state of Alabama is amended to state that the following area is among the areas affected by the event covered by the President's May 20 statement:
Monroe County for public support.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the March 23, 2020 notice of a Major Disaster Statement for the State of Iowa (FEMA-4483-DR) and related orders.
This change took place on January 10, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that FEMA has appointed Kathy Fields as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster pursuant to the authority conferred on the Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of Paul Taylor as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the September 15, 2020 notice of a Major Disaster Statement for the State of Oregon (FEMA-4562-DR) and related orders.
This change was released on January 22, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The announcement of a major disaster declaration for the state of Oregon is amended to include the following area among those affected by the event covered by the President's May 15 statement.
Josephine County for permanent work [Categories C-G] (already designated for emergency response [Category B], including direct federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program).
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97,034,
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the March 26, 2020 notice of a Major Disaster Statement for the State of Maryland (FEMA-4491-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 20, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that FEMA has appointed Janice P. Barlow as Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster pursuant to the authority conferred on the Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of MaryAnn Tierney as Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the April 8, 2020 Notice of Major Disaster Statement for the State of Vermont (FEMA-4532-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 14, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that Paul F. Ford has been appointed Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster by FEMA pursuant to the authority of Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of W. Russell Webster as Federal Director of Coordination for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the March 30, 2020 Notice of Major Disaster Statement for the State of Rhode Island (FEMA-4505-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 14, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that Paul F. Ford has been appointed Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster by FEMA pursuant to the authority of Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of W. Russell Webster as Federal Director of Coordination for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Support
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security.
60-day period and request for comment; new collection of information.
The US Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The collection of information will be published in
Comments are welcome and must be submitted for review (no later than April 19, 2021).
Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice must include the OMB control number 1651-NEW and the name of the agency in the subject line. Use the following method to send feedback:
Due to restrictions related to COVID-19, CBP has temporarily suspended its ability to receive public comments via email.
Requests for additional PRA information should be directed to Seth Renkema, Chief, Division of Economic Impact Analysis, US Customs and Border Protection, Office of Commerce, Regulations and Standards, 90 K Street NE, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229-1177, Phone number 202-325-0056 or email
CBP invites the general public and other federal agencies to submit comments on proposed and/or continued collections of information under the Bureaucracy Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501
The following CBP legal authorities permit the collection of this information: Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (IRTPA), Public Law 108-458, 118 Stat. 3638; Immigration and Nationality Act, codified in 8 U.S.C. 1185 and 1354; Aviation and Transport Safety Act 2001 (ATSA); Enhanced Border Security and Visa Reform Act of 2002; and Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 66, 1433, 1459, 1485, 1624 and 2071.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the October 14, 2020 Notice of Major Disaster Statement for the State of North Carolina (FEMA-4568-DR) and related orders.
This change was released on January 13, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The notice of a major disaster declaration for the state of North Carolina is amended to include the following area among the areas to be adversely affected by the event declared a major disaster by the President in his October 14, 2020 declaration were classified as affected.
Lenoir County for public support.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-declared disaster relief for individuals and families - other needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the April 2, 2020 notice of a Major Disaster Statement for the Commonwealth of Virginia (FEMA-4512-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 20, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that FEMA has appointed Janice P. Barlow as Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster pursuant to the authority conferred on the Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of MaryAnn Tierney as Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the December 21, 2020 notice of a Major Disaster Statement for the State of Oklahoma (FEMA-4575-DR) and related orders.
This change was released on January 13, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The announcement of a major disaster declaration for the state of Oklahoma is amended to include the following areas among those determined to be affected by the event described by the President in his May 21 statement:
Alfalfa, Blaine, Comanche, Custer, Ellis, Garfield, Grant, Jackson, Kay, Lincoln, Major, McClain, Pawnee, Stephens, Tillman, and Washita counties for public support.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-declared disaster relief for individuals and families - other needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the notice of March 27, 2020 of a Major Disaster Statement for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (FEMA-4496-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 14, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) gives notice that, pursuant to the authority conferred on the Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Paul F. Ford of
This action ends the appointment of W. Russell Webster as Federal Director of Coordination for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This is a notice of the President's Declaration on a Major Disaster for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-4577-DR) dated January 12, 2021 and related orders.
The statement was issued on January 12, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
Notice is hereby given that by letter dated January 12, 2021, the President issued a Major Disaster Declaration under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121
I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the state of Louisiana caused by Hurricane Zeta during the period October 26-29, 2020 is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a Major Disaster Relief declaration by Robert T. Stafford to justify Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121
To provide federal assistance, you are authorized to provide such amounts as you deem necessary for federal disaster relief and administrative expenditures from funds available for such purposes.
You are entitled to provide individual assistance and debris clearance assistance and emergency response (Category A and B) under the Public Assistance Scheme in designated areas, Statewide Hazard Reduction and any other form of assistance under the Stafford Act as you deem appropriate . subject to the completion of Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs). In accordance with the requirement that federal support be supplementary, all federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for public support, risk reduction and other Section 408 support needs will be capped at 75 percent of total eligible costs.
In addition, you may make changes to this Authorized Assistance Statement to the extent permitted by the Stafford Act.
The required period of time for implementation of Section 310(a), Priority for Certain Requests for Public Facilities and Public Housing Assistance, 42 U.S.C. 5153, is valid for a maximum period of six months from the date of this declaration.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that FEMA has appointed John E. Long as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this major disaster pursuant to the authority of Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
The following areas in the state of Louisiana have been designated as affected by this major disaster:
Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard and Terrebonne for individual assistance.
Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard and St. Charles for rubble removal (Category A) under the Public Assistance program.
Acadia Allen Ascension Assumption Beauregard Calcasieu Cameron East Baton Rouge East Feliciana Evangeline Iberia Iberville Jefferson Jefferson Davis Lafayette Lafourche Livingston Orleans Plaquemines Pointe Coupee St Karl St .Helen, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Landry, St. Martin, st. Maria, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, Vermilion, Washington, West Baton Rouge and West Feliciana Parishes for emergency response (Category B), including direct federal assistance under the Public Assistance program.
All areas in the state of Louisiana are eligible for assistance under the Risk Mitigation Grant Program.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This is a notice of the President's Declaration on a Major Disaster for the State of Georgia (FEMA-4579-DR) dated January 12, 2021 and related orders.
The statement was issued on January 12, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
Notice is hereby given that by letter dated January 12, 2021, the President issued a Major Disaster Declaration under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121
I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the state of Georgia caused by Tropical Storm Zeta on October 29, 2020 is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration
To provide federal assistance, you are authorized to provide such amounts as you deem necessary for federal disaster relief and administrative expenditures from funds available for such purposes.
They are empowered to provide public assistance in designated areas and risk reduction across the state. In accordance with the requirement that federal assistance be supplementary, all federal funds provided under the Stafford Public Assistance and Risk Mitigation Act will be capped at 75% of total eligible costs.
In addition, you may make changes to this Authorized Assistance Statement to the extent permitted by the Stafford Act.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that Leda Khoury has been appointed by FEMA as Federal Coordinating Officer for this major disaster in accordance with the powers delegated to the Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
Banken, Carroll, Cherokee, Dawson, Douglas, Fannin, Forsyth, Franklin, Gilmer, Habersham, Hall, Haralson, Heard, Lumpkin, Paulding, Pickens, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union und White Counties for Public Assistance.
All areas in the state of Georgia are eligible under the Risk Mitigation Grant Program.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the March 28, 2020 notice of a Major Disaster Statement for the State of Colorado (FEMA-4498-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 20, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that Nancy J. Dragani has been appointed by FEMA as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster pursuant to the authority of Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of Lee K. dePalo as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Coast Guard, DHS.
Sixty-day notice for comment.
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Coast Guard intends to file an Information Collection Request (ICR) with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) and request an extension of your permit for the the following collection of information: 1625-0061, Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Regulations; No change. Our ICR describes the information we aim to collect from the public. Prior to submitting this ICR to OIRA, the Coast Guard invites comments as outlined below.
Comments must be received by the Coast Guard by April 19, 2021.
You may submit comments identified by Coast Guard Registration Number [USCG-2021-0046] to the Coast Guard using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at
A copy of the ICR is available from the Bulletin on the Internet at
A.L. Craig, Office of Privacy Management, phone 202-475-3528 or fax 202-372-8405, for questions about these documents.
This notice is based on the authority of the Paperwork Reduction Act 1995; 44 USC Chapter 35, as amended. An ICR is a request to OIRA seeking approval, expansion or renewal of a collection of Coast Guard information (collection). The ICR contains
The Coast Guard is seeking comment on whether this ICR should be granted on the basis that collection is necessary for the proper performance of the department's duties. In particular, the Coast Guard would like to receive comments on: (1) the practical usefulness of the collection; (2) the accuracy of the estimated collection fee; (3) ways to improve the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information underlying the collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
In response to your comments, we may revise this ICR or decide not to seek an extension of the collection permit. We will consider all comments and materials received during the comment period.
We encourage you to respond to this request by submitting comments and related materials. Comments must include the ICR-OMB control number and the protocol number of this application [USCG-2021-0046] and be received by April 19, 2021.
We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at
We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted to
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the April 4, 2020 Notice of Major Disaster Statement for the State of Utah (FEMA-4525-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 20, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that Nancy J. Dragani has been appointed by FEMA as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster pursuant to the authority of Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of Lee K. dePalo as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the April 3, 2020 Notice of Major Disaster Statement for the State of West Virginia (FEMA-4517-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 20, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that FEMA has appointed Janice P. Barlow as Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster pursuant to the authority conferred on the Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of MaryAnn Tierney as Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the September 23, 2020 notice of a Major Disaster Statement for the State of Florida (FEMA-4564-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 15, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that Kevin A. Wallace has been appointed Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster by FEMA pursuant to authority conferred on the Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of Jeffrey L. Coleman as Federal Director of Coordination for this disaster.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This is a notice of the President's Declaration on a Major Disaster for the State of Colorado (FEMA-4581-DR) dated January 15, 2021 and related orders.
The statement was issued on January 15, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
Notice is hereby given that by letter dated January 15, 2021, the President issued a Major Disaster Declaration under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121
I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the state of Colorado caused by wildfires between September 6 and November 5, 2020 is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121
To provide federal assistance, you are authorized to provide such amounts as you deem necessary for federal disaster relief and administrative expenditures from funds available for such purposes.
They are empowered to provide public assistance in designated areas and risk reduction across the state. In accordance with the requirement that federal assistance be supplementary, all federal funds provided under the Stafford Public Assistance and Risk Mitigation Act will be capped at 75% of total eligible costs.
In addition, you may make changes to this Authorized Assistance Statement to the extent permitted by the Stafford Act.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that Jon K. Huss has been appointed by FEMA as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this major disaster pursuant to the authority conferred on the Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
The following areas in the state of Colorado have been designated as adversely affected by this major disaster:
Grand and Larimer Counties for public support.
All areas in the state of Colorado are eligible for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This is a notice of the President's Declaration on a Major Disaster for the State of Utah (FEMA-4578-DR) dated January 12, 2021 and related orders.
The statement was issued on January 12, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
Notice is hereby given that by letter dated January 12, 2021, the President issued a Major Disaster Declaration under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121
I have determined that damage in certain areas of the state of Utah caused by straight line winds during the period September 7-8, 2020 is of sufficient severity and magnitude to merit the declaration of a major disaster under the Robert T .Stafford of Justify Disaster Relief and Emergency Relief, 42 U.S.C. 5121
To provide federal assistance, you are authorized to provide such amounts as you deem necessary for federal disaster relief and administrative expenditures from funds available for such purposes.
They are empowered to provide public assistance in designated areas and risk reduction across the state. In accordance with the requirement that federal assistance be supplementary, all federal funds provided under the Stafford Public Assistance and Risk Mitigation Act will be capped at 75% of total eligible costs.
In addition, you may make changes to this Authorized Assistance Statement to the extent permitted by the Stafford Act.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that Kenneth G. Clark has been appointed by FEMA as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this major disaster pursuant to the authority conferred on the Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
The following areas in the state of Utah have been designated as adversely affected by this major disaster:
Davis, Morgan, Salt Lake and Weber counties for public support.
All areas in the state of Utah are eligible under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This is a notice of the President's Declaration of Emergency for the District of Columbia (FEMA-3553-EM) dated January 11, 2021 and related orders.
The statement was issued on January 11, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
Notice is hereby given that by letter dated January 11, 2021, the President issued an emergency declaration under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5207 (the Stafford Act), as follows:
I have determined that the emergency situations in certain areas of the District of Columbia resulting from the 59th inauguration of the President, January 11-24, 2021, are of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a declaration of emergency under the Robert T .Stafford Act of Disaster to Justify Relief and Emergency Relief, 42 U.S.C. 5121
You are authorized to provide reasonable assistance for necessary emergency response authorized under Title V of the Stafford Act to save life and protect public property, health and safety and to reduce or prevent the risk of disaster in specific areas. Specifically, you are authorized to provide emergency response assistance (Category B), limited direct federal assistance, under the 100 percent federally funded public assistance program.
To provide federal assistance, you are authorized to provide such amounts as you deem necessary for federal emergency assistance and administrative expenses from available funds for such purposes.
In addition, you may make changes to this Authorized Assistance Statement to the extent permitted by the Stafford Act.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announces that Thomas J. Fargione has been appointed Federal Coordinating Officer by FEMA pursuant to the authority of the Administrator of the Department of Homeland Security under Executive Order 12148, as amended, to declare a state of emergency.
The following areas of the District of Columbia have been designated as adversely affected by this declared emergency:
The District of Columbia for Emergency Response (Category B), limited to direct federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program with 100% federal funding.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Support
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the April 5, 2020 Notice of Major Disaster Statement for the State of South Dakota (FEMA-4527-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 20, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that Nancy J. Dragani has been appointed by FEMA as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster pursuant to the authority of Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of Lee K. dePalo as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the April 1, 2020 Notice of Major Disaster Statement for the State of Hawaii (FEMA-4510-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 20, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that Tammy L. Littrell has been appointed by FEMA as Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster pursuant to the authority conferred on the Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of Robert J. Fenton as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the October 11, 2018 Notice of Major Disaster Statement for the State of Florida (FEMA-4399-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 15, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that Kevin A. Wallace has been appointed Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster by FEMA pursuant to authority conferred on the Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of Jeffrey L. Coleman as Federal Director of Coordination for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Support
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the notice of March 29, 2020 of a Major Disaster Statement for the District of Columbia (FEMA-4502-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 20, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that FEMA has appointed Janice P. Barlow as Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster pursuant to the authority conferred on the Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of MaryAnn Tierney as Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the March 28, 2020 notice of a Major Disaster Statement for the State of Oregon (FEMA-4499-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 20, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is hereby notified that FEMA has appointed Vincent J. Maykovich as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster pursuant to the authority conferred on the Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of Michael F. O'Hare as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the December 11, 2020 notice of a Major Disaster Statement for the State of New Jersey (FEMA-4574-DR) and related orders.
This change was released on January 13, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The notice of a major disaster declaration for the state of New Jersey is amended to add the following area to the areas adversely affected by the event declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration dated December 11, 2020 were classified.
Sussex County for public support.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Support
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This is a notice of the Presidential Emergency Declaration for the State of Tennessee (FEMA-3552-EM) dated January 5, 2021 and related orders.
The statement was issued on January 5, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
Notice is hereby given that by letter dated January 5, 2021, the President issued an emergency declaration under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5207 (the Stafford Act), as follows:
I have determined that the emergency conditions in certain areas of the state of Tennessee resulting from an explosion on December 25, 2020 are of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a declaration of a state of emergency under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Relief Act. 42 U.S.C. 5121
You are authorized to provide reasonable assistance for necessary emergency response authorized under Title V of the Stafford Act to save life and protect public property, health and safety and to reduce or prevent the risk of disaster in specific areas. Specifically, you are eligible to provide Emergency Response Assistance (Category B), limited to direct federal assistance, under the Social Assistance program.
In accordance with the requirement that government support be supplementary, any federal funding provided under the Stafford Act for public support will be capped at 75% of total eligible costs. To provide federal assistance, you are authorized to provide such amounts as you deem necessary for federal emergency assistance and administrative expenses from available funds for such purposes.
In addition, you may make changes to this Authorized Assistance Statement to the extent permitted by the Stafford Act.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announces that Myra M. Shird has been appointed by FEMA as Official of Federal Coordination for Declared Emergency, pursuant to the authority of the Administrator of the Department of Homeland Security under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
The following areas in the state of Tennessee have been designated as adversely affected by this declared emergency:
Emergency Response (Category B), limited to direct federal assistance, under the Davidson County Public Assistance program.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the March 22, 2020 notice of a Major Disaster Statement for Washington State (FEMA-4481-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 20, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is hereby notified that FEMA has appointed Vincent J. Maykovich as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster pursuant to the authority conferred on the Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of Michael F. O'Hare as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This announcement amends the announcement of a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
This change was made on January 20, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that Tammy L. Littrell has been appointed by FEMA as Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster pursuant to the authority conferred on the Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of Robert J. Fenton as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Coast Guard, DHS.
Sixty-day notice for comment.
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Coast Guard intends to file an Information Collection Request (ICR) with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) and request an extension of your permit for the the following collection of information: 1625-0085, Simplified Audit Program; No change. Our ICR describes the information we aim to collect from the public. Prior to submitting this ICR to OIRA, the Coast Guard invites comments as outlined below.
Comments must be received by the Coast Guard by April 19, 2021.
You may submit comments identified by Coast Guard Registration Number [USCG-2021-0044] to the Coast Guard using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at
A copy of the ICR is available from the Bulletin on the Internet at
A.L. Craig, Office of Privacy Management, phone 202-475-3528 or fax 202-372-8405, for questions about these documents.
This notice is based on the authority of the Paperwork Reduction Act 1995; 44 USC Chapter 35, as amended. An ICR is a request to OIRA seeking approval, expansion or renewal of a collection of Coast Guard information (collection). The ICR contains information describing the purpose of the collection, the anticipated burden of the collection on the affected public, an explanation of the need for the collection, and other important information describing the collection. There is an ICR for each collection.
The Coast Guard is seeking comment on whether this ICR should be granted on the basis that collection is necessary for the proper performance of the department's duties. In particular, the Coast Guard would like to receive comments on: (1) the practical usefulness of the collection; (2) the accuracy of the estimated collection fee; (3) ways to improve the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information underlying the collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
In response to your comments, we may revise this ICR or decide not to seek an extension of the collection permit. We will consider all comments and materials received during the comment period.
We encourage you to respond to this request by submitting comments and related materials. Comments must include the ICR-OMB control number and the protocol number of this application [USCG-2021-0044] and be received by April 19, 2021.
We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at
We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted to
The 1995 Bureaucracy Reduction Act; 44 USC Chapter 35, as amended.
Coast Guard, DHS.
Sixty-day notice for comment.
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Coast Guard intends to file an Information Collection Request (ICR) with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) and request an extension of their authorization to do the following Intelligence Collection: 1625-0011, Applications for Private Navigators and Class I Private Navigators on Man-Made Islands and Fixed Structures; No change. Our ICR describes the information we aim to collect from the public. Prior to submitting this ICR to OIRA, the Coast Guard invites comments as outlined below.
Comments must be received by the Coast Guard by April 19, 2021.
You may submit comments identified by Coast Guard Registration Number [USCG-2021-0045] to the Coast Guard using the Federal eRulemaking Portal at
A copy of the ICR is available from the Bulletin on the Internet at
A.L. Craig, Office of Privacy Management, phone 202-475-3528 or fax 202-372-8405, for questions about these documents.
This notice is based on the authority of the Paperwork Reduction Act 1995; 44 USC Chapter 35, as amended. An ICR is a request to OIRA seeking approval, expansion or renewal of a collection of Coast Guard information (collection). The ICR contains information describing the purpose of the collection, the anticipated burden of the collection on the affected public, an explanation of the need for the collection, and other important information describing the collection. There is an ICR for each collection.
The Coast Guard is seeking comment on whether this ICR should be granted on the basis that collection is necessary for the proper performance of the department's duties. In particular, the Coast Guard would like to receive comments on: (1) the practical usefulness of the collection; (2) the accuracy of the estimated collection fee; (3) ways to improve the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information underlying the collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
In response to your comments, we may revise this ICR or decide not to seek an extension of the collection permit. We will consider all comments and materials received during the comment period.
We encourage you to respond to this request by submitting comments and related materials. Comments must include the ICR-OMB control number and the protocol number of this application [USCG-2021-0045] and be received by April 19, 2021.
We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at
We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted to
• CG-2554, Private Navigation Aid Application.
• CG-4143, Application for Class I Private Assistance for Navigation on Artificial Islands and Fixed Structures.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the April 1, 2020 Notice of Major Disaster Statement for the State of North Dakota (FEMA-4509-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 20, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that Nancy J. Dragani has been appointed by FEMA as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster pursuant to the authority of Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of Lee K. dePalo as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the April 4, 2020 notice of a Major Disaster Statement for the State of Maine (FEMA-4522-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 14, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that Paul F. Ford has been appointed Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster by FEMA pursuant to the authority of Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of W. Russell Webster as Federal Director of Coordination for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the December 10, 2020 notice of a Major Disaster Statement for the State of Alabama (FEMA-4573-DR) and related orders.
This change was released on January 13, 2021.
Dean Webster, Reaction Office and
The Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Alabama is amended to add the following area to the areas designated as Adversely Affected by the event declared a Major Disaster by the President in his December 10, 2020 declaration .
Calhoun County for public support.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the March 31, 2020 Notice of Major Disaster Statement for the State of Montana (FEMA-4508-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 20, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that Nancy J. Dragani has been appointed by FEMA as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster pursuant to the authority of Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of Lee K. dePalo as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the April 5, 2020 Notice of Major Disaster Statement for the State of Delaware (FEMA-4526-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 20, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that FEMA has appointed Janice P. Barlow as Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster pursuant to the authority conferred on the Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of MaryAnn Tierney as Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the August 28, 2020 Notice of Major Disaster Statement for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-4559-DR) and related orders.
This change was released on January 13, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Notice of Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Louisiana is amended to include the following area among the areas determined to be affected by the event described by the President in his May 28 statement:
Richland Parish for debris removal [Category A] and permanent work [Categories C-G] (already earmarked for emergencies
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-declared disaster relief for individuals and families - other needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the April 9, 2020 notice of a Major Disaster Statement for the State of Idaho (FEMA-4534-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 20, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is hereby notified that FEMA has appointed Vincent J. Maykovich as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster pursuant to the authority conferred on the Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of Michael F. O'Hare as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the March 28, 2020 notice of a Major Disaster Statement for the State of Connecticut (FEMA-4500-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 14, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that Paul F. Ford has been appointed Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster by FEMA pursuant to the authority of Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of W. Russell Webster as Federal Director of Coordination for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the March 27, 2020 Notice of Major Disaster Statement for the Territory of Guam (FEMA-4495-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 20, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that Tammy L. Littrell has been appointed by FEMA as Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster pursuant to the authority conferred on the Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of Robert J. Fenton as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA);
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This is a notice of the President's Declaration of a Major Disaster for the State of Connecticut (FEMA-4580-DR) dated January 12, 2021 and related orders.
The statement was issued on January 12, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
Notice is hereby given that by letter dated January 12, 2021, the President issued a Major Disaster Declaration under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121
I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the state of Connecticut caused by Tropical Storm Isaias on August 4, 2020 is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and to justify the Emergency Relief Act. Emergency, 42 U.S.C. 5121
To provide federal assistance, you are authorized to provide such amounts as you deem necessary for federal disaster relief and administrative expenditures from funds available for such purposes.
They are empowered to provide public assistance in designated areas and risk reduction across the state. In accordance with the requirement that federal assistance be supplementary, all federal funds provided under the Stafford Public Assistance and Risk Mitigation Act will be capped at 75% of total eligible costs.
In addition, you may make changes to this Authorized Assistance Statement to the extent permitted by the Stafford Act.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announces that Robert V. Fogel has been appointed by FEMA as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this major disaster pursuant to the authority of Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
The following areas in the state of Connecticut have been designated as adversely affected by this severe disaster:
Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, Tolland and Windham counties and the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan Indian tribes for public support.
All areas in the state of Connecticut are eligible under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the March 22, 2020 notice of a Major Disaster Statement for the State of California (FEMA-4482-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 20, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that Tammy L. Littrell has been appointed by FEMA as Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster pursuant to the authority conferred on the Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of Robert J. Fenton as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the April 11, 2020 Notice of Major Disaster Statement for the State of Wyoming (FEMA-4535-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 20, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that Nancy J. Dragani has been appointed by FEMA as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster pursuant to the authority of Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of Lee K. dePalo as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Federal Agency for Emergency Management, DHS.
Notice.
This notice amends the April 17, 2020 Notice of Major Disasters Statement for the Territory of American Samoa (FEMA-4537-DR) and related orders.
This change was made on January 20, 2021.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2833.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce that Tammy L. Littrell has been appointed by FEMA as Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster pursuant to the authority conferred on the Administrator under Executive Order 12148, as amended.
This action ends the appointment of Robert J. Fenton as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.
The following Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) catalog must be used to report and withdraw funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Unemployment Disaster Relief (DUA); 97.046, Firefighting Assistance Concession; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance for Individuals and Families in President-Declared Disaster Areas; 97,049, Disaster Relief declared by the President - Disaster shelters for individuals and families; 97,050 Presidential-Declared Disaster Relief for Individuals and Families - Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidential Declared Disasters); 97.039, Risk Reduction Concession.
Bureau of Land Management, Interior.
Changed opening order.
For the proper stewardship of public lands governed by Public Land Order (PLO) 7899, promulgated January 19, 2021, the lands described therein will not be opened until 60 days after the publication of that amended opening ordinance.
This regulation comes into force on February 18, 2021.
David V. Mushovic, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska State Office, 222 West Seventh Avenue, Mailstop #13, Anchorage, AK 99513-7504; Telefon: 907-271-4682; Ihre E-Mail:
For the proper stewardship of public lands and in accordance with 43 CFR 2091.6, this ordinance modifies the opening order contained in paragraph 3 of PLO 7899 (86 FR 5236) as follows:
At 8:00 a.m. Alaska Time on April 19, 2021, the lands described in Section 1 of PLO 7899 (86 FR 5236) will be open for all forms of appropriation under general public land laws, including location and trespassing in accordance with mining laws, Lease pursuant to the Mineral Lease Law of February 25, 1920, as amended, subject to existing applicable rights, provisions of existing abstractions, other registration segregations and the requirements of applicable law. All valid applications received by 8:00 a.m. Alaska time on April 19, 2021 are deemed to have been submitted at the same time. Those arriving later will be considered in the order of submission. Appropriation of any of the lands specified in Section 1 of PLO 7899 (86 FR 5236) under general mining statutes prior to the date and time of revocation shall remain unauthorized. Any attempted acquisition, including attempted usucaption, under 30 U.S.C. 38, confers no rights on the United States. State law governs the acts required to establish a site and initiate title, provided this does not conflict with federal law. BLM will not intervene in property rights disputes between competing site owners once Congress has made such determinations in local courts.
Ocean Energy Management Office, interior.
Notification of termination of a decision log.
This notice informs the public that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is terminating the Record of Decision (ROD) for Oil and Gas Lease Sale (GOM) 257 of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in the Gulf of Mexico.
The ROD is terminated immediately.
For information on the status of the environmental assessment for GOM OCS Oil and Gas Lease Sale 257 or the BOEM policies related to this termination notice, please contact Ms. Helen Rucker, Chief, Environmental Assessment Section, Office of the Environment (GM 623E), Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Gulf of Mexico Regional Office, 1201 Elmwood Park Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana 70123-2394, phone 504-736-2421 or email
On January 21, 2021, BOEM posted a ROD on its website documenting the decision to proceed with the GOM OCS Oil and Gas Lease Sale 257 (GOM Lease Sale 257) on March 17, 2021. Once notified for final sale, GOM Lease Sale 257 would cover the western and central planning areas and a small portion of the eastern planning area not subject to the congressional moratorium. On January 27, 2021, the President signed Executive Order 14008, which directed the Secretary of the Interior to suspend new oil and gas leases on public lands and offshore waters under applicable law pending a comprehensive review of the state's oil and gas laws. Activities, including weather and other related effects. BOEM is now finalizing the decision protocol for the GOM 257 Lease Sale to comply with Executive Order 14008. Upon completion of the review specified in the Executive Order, BOEM may re-evaluate the GOM 257 Lease Sale and publish a corresponding ROD in the
This ROD Termination Notice is provided pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1337, 40 CFR 1505.2 and 1506.6 (2019 edition).
United States International Trade Commission.
Notice.
It is hereby announced that the U.S. International Trade Commission decided not to review an initial determination ("ID") (Order #13) by the Administrative Judge ("ALJ") that granted the Complainant's request to change the Complaint and Investigation Notice to change a defendant's name .
Michael Liberman, Esq., Office of General Counsel, USA International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, Telephone (202) 205-2392. Copies of non-confidential documents submitted in relation to this investigation can be consulted in the Commission's electronic file (EDIS) at
On July 7, 2020, the Commission initiated this investigation under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337 ("Section 337"), based on a complaint filed by Cabot Microelectronics Corporation of Aurora, Illinois. 85 FR 40685-86 (July 7, 2020). The Complaint alleges a violation of Section 337 relating to importation into, sale for importation, or sale within the United States after importation of certain mechanical planarization chemical slurries and their components by violation of one or more claims of the U.S. Patent No. 9,499,721 ("the '721 Patent"). The complaint also alleges the existence of a domestic industry. The investigative statement names as defendants DuPont de Nemours, Inc. of Wilmington, Delaware; Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials CMP Inc. of Newark, Delaware; Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials CMP Asia Inc. (d/b/a Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials CMP Asia Inc., Taiwan Branch (USA)) from Taoyuan City, Taiwan; Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials Asia-Pacific Co.,Ltd. from Miaoli, Taiwan; Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials K.K. from Tokyo, Japan; and Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials LLC of Marlborough, Massachusetts.
On January 14, 2021, complainant CMC filed an unopposed motion to amend the Notice of Complaint and Investigation to reflect Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials, Inc.'s transformation. at Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials CMP, LLC. There was no reply.
On January 26, 2021, the ALJ granted Matter ID (Order #13) pursuant to Commission Rule 210.14(b)(1), 19 CFR 210.14(b)(1) and granted the Complainant's request. ID sees good reason for the change as "reflecting the legal entity status of all responding companies will bring clarity to this investigation." ID in 1-2. The ID also believes that the change would not adversely affect the public interest or the rights of the parties to the investigation.
The commission decided not to check the subject ID. The defendant named Rohm and Haas Electronic
The Commission's vote for this determination took place on February 11, 2021.
Authority to determine the commission is in Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337 and in Part 210 of the Rules and Procedures of the Commission, 19 CFR Part 210.
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Regulatory lead project; comment request; Reopening of the comment period.
On December 17, 2020, the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requested comments on Draft Regulatory Guidance (DG), DG-1361, "Environmental Qualification of Certain Electrical Equipment Important for the Safety of Nuclear Power Plants." The public comment period ended on February 16, 2021. The NRC has decided to reopen the public comment period for an additional 60 days to give members of the public more time to develop and submit their comments.
The comment period for the document published on December 17, 2020 (85 FR 81958) is open again. Comments must be submitted by April 19, 2021. Comments received after this date will be taken into account where practicable, but the Commission can ensure that only comments received up to this date will be taken into account. Even if a deadline is set, comments and suggestions on items to be included in development guides or improvements to any published guide are always welcome.
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On December 17, 2020, the NRC requested comments on DG-1361. The public comment period ended on February 16, 2021. DG-1361 is the proposed Revision 2 of the Regulatory Guidance (RG) 1.89 of the same name. The proposed revision outlines an approach acceptable to NRC personnel to meet regulatory requirements for environmental qualification of certain electrical equipment important to the safety of nuclear power plants. The previous revision of RG 1.89 was published in June 1984 and confirmed the use of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standard (Std.) 323-1974. This proposed revision provides additional information on International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)/IEEE Std. 60780-323, "Nuclear Installations - Safety-Related Electrical Equipment - Qualification", Edition 1, 2016-02. The NRC received two requests for extensions of the public comment period (ADAMS accession numbers ML20142A003 and ML21041A128), but the agency was unable to extend the comment period before the comment period expired. The NRC has decided to reopen the public comment period for an additional 60 days to give members of the public more time to develop and submit their comments.
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Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”),
The Exchange is proposing to amend the Exchange's transaction credits in Equity 7, Sections 114 and 118(a) as described below.
The text of the proposed rule change is available on the exchange's website at
In its submission to the commission, the exchange included explanations of the purpose and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The wording of these declarations can be consulted at the places indicated under point IV. The Exchange has prepared summaries of the most important aspects of these statements, which are set out in Sections A, B and C below.
The purpose of the proposed rule change is to amend the exchange's billing schedule in Equity 7, Sections 114 and 118(a).
Currently, pursuant to Equity 7, Section 114, the exchange offers a number of special pricing programs based in part on members' activity in securities priced at or above $1 in relation to total "consolidated volume".
For the month of December 2020 only, the Exchange changed the definition of “Consolidated Volume” in Equity 7 Section 114,
In making this change, the exchange argued that it would be unfair for its members who execute significant dollar volume in securities priced at $1 or more on the exchange to deny or deny their existing qualifications for December 2020 special awards due to anomalous behavior lose they have contributed nothing. The exchange noted that while the change would only apply to December 2020 prices, it would monitor sub-dollar volumes going forward and consider whether further price adjustments are warranted if sub-dollar volumes compare to the norm continue to remain elevated.
In fact, the exchange noted that the surge in volume below the dollar has not abated and that it continues to threaten the ability of some exchange members to qualify for their price levels. As of January 2021, sub-dollar volume accounted for 13.65% of consolidated volume. In comparison, sub-dollar volume in 2020 represented an average of just 9.28% of consolidated volume. In particular, the sub-dollar phenomenon continues to threaten the ability of QMMs to achieve their Tier 1 and Tier 1 credit ratings in 2021 multiple QMMs experience these adverse effects.
Accordingly, the Exchange proposes to amend the definition of “Consolidated Volume” in Equity 7, Section 114(h) to apply December 2020 pricing going forward to determine whether a QMM is for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 rebate -QMM is qualified.
The exchange believes its QMM program plays an important role in improving quality, deepening liquidity and narrowing spreads in its market. The QMM pricing program, on the other hand, offers discounts that are essential to encourage members to meet the bid requirements to serve as QMMs. To the extent that an increase in sub-dollar trading by non-QMMs threatens the ability of QMMs to qualify for the rebates that motivate members to trade as QMMs, the exchange believes it is appropriate is to take steps to maintain the effectiveness of these discounts. including the potential exclusion of sub-dollar volume from discount eligibility criteria.
If the exchange proposes to exclude sub-dollar volumes from the QMM rebate qualification formulas, the exchange is also proposing to increase the consolidated volume threshold percentages that a QMM must meet in order to qualify for Tier 1 rebates to ensure that this case is properly calibrated. That said, while the exchange is proposing to exclude sub-dollar volume to prevent rebate eligibility criteria from becoming too difficult to achieve, the exchange also wants to ensure that by excluding sub-dollar volume, those criteria are not too easy to achieve and continue to encourage QMMs to add more liquidity to the exchange in securities priced at $1 or more. The exchange believes that a small upward adjustment to the consolidated volume threshold will ensure that the Tier 1 rebate for QMMs remains relatively difficult to achieve when sub-dollar volume is excluded. To qualify for the Tier 1 rebate (excluding sub-dollar volume), the exchange proposes that a QMM take liquidity action on securities through one or more of its Nasdaq Market Center MPIDs that are in excess of 0.80% up to and including 0.90% Consolidated volume for one month. To qualify for the Tier 2 rebate (again, excluding sub-dollar volume), the exchange proposes that the eligibility requirements remain unchanged: A QMM must perform liquidity operations on securities through one or more of its Nasdaq Market Center MPIDs , which represent more than 0.90% of the consolidated volume during a month.
The following example illustrates how the proposed changes to the QMM discount levels work when viewed together. During a month, a QMM adds 90 million shares to the exchange, of which 300,000 shares consist of volume in sub-dollar securities. Meanwhile, the total consolidated volume for the month is 13 billion shares, of which 1.8 billion shares are sub-dollar securities executions. To determine if the QMM qualifies for a QMM Tier 1 rebate under the Offering, the exchange would first determine if the QMM's volume, including its sub-dollar activity, is between 0.70% and 0.70%. 90% of the consolidated volume (including sub-dollars). In this example, QMM would not qualify for Tier 1 in this formula as QMM only added 0.69% of committed volume over the month. However, the exchange would then determine whether the QMM would qualify for the Tier 1 rebate under the alternative formula where the sub-dollar volume of the QMM and the consolidated volume attributable to the sub-dollar are excluded from the calculation while volume increases the qualifying threshold of QMM percentages of consolidated volume to 0.80% to 0.90%. Under this alternate formula, that would be QMM
In addition, the exchange is proposing to change three of the credits it offers members in listings or orders displayed on securities on all three bands (excluding supplement orders or designated retail orders) that add liquidity to the exchange, as in equity set forth at 7, Section 118(a).
First, the exchange is proposing to amend a credit it is currently offering of $0.00295 per share granted to a member with liquidity shares posted on all securities through one or more of their Nasdaq Market Center MPIDs, representing 0.90% or more of the consolidated volume for the month includes liquidity actions related to securities listed on exchanges other than Nasdaq or NYSE and representing 0.25% or more of the consolidated volume. The exchange is proposing to reduce the marginal percentage of consolidated volume required to enable this credit from 0.90% to 0.85%. The exchange is proposing to lower this threshold to make it easier for members to qualify for the $0.00295 per share executed credit. More members can try to get this credit as it is more accessible for them. As more members increase their activity to add liquidity to the exchange to get this credit, the quality of the market will improve to the benefit of all participants.
Second, the exchange is proposing to amend a $0.0029 per share credit it is currently offering granted to a member with liquidity shares posted on all securities through one or more Nasdaq Market Center MPIDs, which is more than 0.70% of the consolidated volume during the month. The exchange is proposing to reduce the marginal percentage of consolidated volume required to enable this credit from 0.70% to 0.675%. The exchange is also proposing to lower this threshold to make it easier for members to qualify for the $0.0029 per share executed credit. Again, more members can try to get this credit as it is the easiest for them to access. As more members increase their activity to add liquidity to the exchange to get this credit, the quality of the market will improve to the benefit of all participants.
Third, the exchange is proposing to amend a credit it currently provides at $0.0025 per share, granted to a member who provides an average daily average of at least 4 million shares of liquidity, of which more than 1.5 Millions of shares per day must not contain displayed liquidity, excluding average orders. The exchange is proposing to amend the credit to allow the "more than 1.5 million shares per day" requirement to be met by not only adding non-displayed liquidity (excluding midpoint orders), but also extended- Point life orders are used. ). The exchange is proposing this change to give members a new incentive to significantly increase liquidity on M-ELO orders every day and to make it easier for members to obtain credit, thereby attracting more members to try increase their add-activity exchange to it. To the extent that the proposed amended credit succeeds in increasing the number of its members receiving credit and increasing the amount of liquidity made available to the exchange, the quality of the market will improve for all participants to enhance.
Finally, the Exchange proposes to amend Equity 7, Section 118(a) to grant a member a new executed credit of $0.0029 per share for quotes or orders appearing on securities on all three bands (excluding supplemental orders or designated retail orders). Adding liquidity to the exchange to the extent that the participant, via one or more of its Nasdaq Market Center MPIDs: (i) provides liquidity percentages in all securities equal to 0.65% or more of the consolidated volume during the month; (ii) increase your average daily volume of executed M-ELO Orders during the month relating to the month of January 2021 by 150% or more; and (iii) executes an average daily volume of at least 750,000 Shares in M-ELO Orders for the month. The exchange intends that this new credit will encourage members to use the M-ELO order type more extensively on the exchange and will reward members who do so in significant amounts. The exchange believes that each subsequent increase in M-ELO liquidity on the exchange will improve the quality of the Nasdaq market generally, as well as the experience of members who choose to interact with the market through M-ELO. As the proposed new credit provides credit to its members and increases the amount of liquidity made available to the exchange, the quality of the market will improve for all participants.
The Exchange believes its proposals are consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act,
The scholarship proposals are reasonable in many ways. Generally, the exchange is subject to significant competitive forces in the market for securities trading services, which limit its pricing in this market. The fact that this market is highly competitive has long been recognized by the courts. Inside
The Commission and the courts have repeatedly expressed their preference for competition over regulatory intervention in pricing, products and services in securities markets. In the NMS Regulation, by adopting a series of measures to improve the current market model, the Commission has highlighted the importance of market forces in determining SRO prices and revenues, acknowledging that the current regulation of the market system has been “remarkably successful in promoting the market competition in his
Numerous indications show the competitive character of this market. For example, in the securities trading services market, there are clear substitutes for the stock exchange. The stock exchange is just one of several stock exchanges to which market participants can direct their order flow. Competing exchanges offer exchange-like tiered pricing structures, including rebate plans and fees that apply when members reach certain volume thresholds.
In this environment, market participants can freely and frequently shift their order flow between the exchange and competing trading venues to respond to changes in their respective pricing plans. In the above context, the proposals represent reasonable attempts by the exchange to increase its liquidity and market share relative to its competitors.
Regarding the exchange's proposal to potentially exclude sub-dollar volume for the purposes of determining QMMs' eligibility for Tier 1 and Tier 2 rebates, the exchange believes this proposal is appropriate as without this proposal, QMMs may not register qualify for their existing QMM price levels or do not qualify for better price levels. The exchange does not want to penalize QMMs that engage in significant activity on the exchange with securities priced at or above $1 due to sub-dollar trading activities of other companies. The proposed rule change would aim to avoid such a penalty by calculating eligibility for Tier 1 and Tier 2 rebates by first including and then excluding sub-dollar volume, and then applying the calculation associated with would lead to the most favorable prices for each QMM.
At the same time, by excluding sub-dollar volume from its tier QMM eligibility formulas, the exchange deems it appropriate to increase the threshold percentages of consolidated volume that a QMM must achieve in order to qualify for a Tier 1 rebate Calibrate QMM Tier 1 rebate eligibility criteria so that by excluding sub-dollar volume, Tier 1 rebate is neither too difficult nor too easy for QMMs to achieve. That said, while excluding sub-dollar volume from calculations can help QMMs stay in their existing tiers even as sub-dollar activity from other companies increases, the exchange also wants to ensure that tiers continue to challenge QMMs to add more volume in Add stocks priced at or above $1. The exchange advises that if QMMs are unable to meet the higher percentage consolidated volume requirements for Tier 1, they may still qualify for Tier under the existing eligibility, the sub- Includes dollar volume but applies lower percentage requirements of consolidated volume.
As for the Exchange's proposals to relax the eligibility criteria for three of its transaction credits, the Exchange believes these proposals are reasonable under Equity 7, Section 118(a) as they will ease or broaden the eligibility criteria for the credits thereby allowing them to become more members encourage them to try to preserve the credits by adding additional liquidity to the exchange. As more members increase their activity by adding liquidity to the exchange to receive these credits, the quality of the market will improve and the exchange will become more attractive to existing and potential participants.
Finally, the exchange considers its proposal to set up a new overall loan with a growth component linked to M-ELO activity to be appropriate. The proposal will encourage members to increase the extent to which they use M-ELO orders on the exchange and will reward members who do so in significant amounts. The exchange believes that each subsequent increase in M-ELO liquidity on the exchange will improve the quality of the Nasdaq market generally, as well as the experience of members who choose to interact with the market through M-ELO. Additionally, if members increase their activity of adding liquidity to the exchange to get this new credit, the quality of the market will improve and the exchange will become more attractive to existing and potential participants. The exchange notes that it has chosen January 2021 as the baseline for the growth requirements as that is the month immediately before the new level is set.
The exchange notes that market participants unhappy with the proposals are free to shift their flow of orders to competing trading venues that offer them lower rates or higher or more readily available credit.
The exchange believes that its proposals will distribute its credits fairly among its market participants.
The exchange believes that its proposal to change the eligibility criteria for Tier 1 and Tier 2 QMM rebates is a fair allocation as it would strengthen the effectiveness of QMM rebates, which are driven by an increase in sub-dollar trading are threatened. Maintaining the viability of QMM rebates is critical to securing participation in the QMM program, which in turn is an important contributor to the quality of the Nasdaq market. While the recent surge in sub-dollar prices also threatens to erode members' ability to qualify for other volume-based Nasdaq credits and fees, the exchange believes its most urgent need is to address the threat to the QMM program as several QMMs are already experiencing negative price effects from the sub-dollar phenomenon. The exchange notes that it continues to evaluate whether and how its other volume-based pricing programs can be modified to accommodate the increase in sub-dollar volumes.
The exchange also believes that by excluding sub-dollar volume from the QMM Tier 1 eligibility formula, it is a fair allocation to increase the threshold percentage of consolidated volume that a QMM must meet to qualify for credit to qualify. The exchange believes it is fair to calibrate the Tier 1 rebate eligibility criteria so that the tiers are neither too difficult nor too easy for QMMs to reach. That said, just as the exchange believes it is fair to help QMMs stay in their existing tiers by excluding sub-dollar activity for the above reasons, the exchange also believes that it is beneficial to market quality, Continue to challenge QMMs to add additional volume on stocks priced at $1 or above. The exchange notes that if QMMs are unable to meet the higher Comprise volume percentage requirement for the Tier 1 rebate, they can still qualify for the tier under the existing qualification formula that requires sub-dollar volume includes but lower Percentage requirements apply to consolidated volume.
It's also fair that the exchange is changing three of their transaction credits by lowering and/or expanding their eligibility requirements to encourage more members to try to get the credits by adding additional liquidity to the exchange, including in M-ELO- orders . To the extent that the exchange is able to increase liquidity on the exchange, including in M-ELO orders, the exchange will experience an improvement in its market quality, which will benefit all market participants.
Finally, the exchange believes it is fair to set up a new level of additional lending in conjunction with the growth of M-ELO activity. The M-ELO order type
Any participant dissatisfied with the bids is free to switch their flow of orders to competing sites that offer more generous pricing or less stringent eligibility criteria.
The Exchange believes that its proposals are not unjustifiably discriminatory. As a starting point, the exchange believes there is nothing inherently unfair about its volume-based tiered pricing model; Rather, it's an established rational pricing model that's ubiquitous in today's economy with businesses in every industry - from co-branded credit cards to supermarkets and cell phone data plans - using it to reward the loyalty of their customers. that offer a high level of trading activity and encourage other clients to increase the volume of their trading activities. It's also a pricing model that the exchange and its competitors have long used, with the approval of the commission. It's fair because it encourages client activity that increases liquidity, improves price discovery, and improves the overall quality of stock markets.
The exchange believes that its proposal to change the eligibility criteria for Tier 1 and Tier 2 QMM rebates is not unduly discriminatory. While the increase in sub-dollar trading will impact the ability to sustain many of the Nasdaq's volume-based price levels, it is only fair that the exchange addresses the impact on QMM rebates as maintaining the accessibility of QMM rebates from Participation in the QMM program is of crucial importance, which in turn makes an important contribution to the quality of the Nasdaq market. Even as the exchange continues to evaluate whether and how to modify its overall volume-based pricing programs to accommodate the rise in sub-dollar volumes, the exchange believes there is now an urgent need to address the specific threat that represents this phenomenon for the program. QMM, since there are already adverse price effects with several QMMs.
At the same time, it is not unfairly discriminatory to increase the threshold percentage of consolidated volume that a QMM must meet to qualify for the Tier 1 rebate when the exchange also excludes sub-dollar volume from the eligibility calculation. The exchange believes it is fair to calibrate the eligibility criteria for the QMM Tier 1 rebate so that the tiers are neither too difficult nor too easy for QMMs to achieve. That said, just as the exchange believes that helping QMMs stay in their existing tiers by excluding sub-dollar activity is not unfairly discriminatory for the above reasons, the exchange also believes that it benefits market quality to keep challenging QMMs to add additional volume for stocks priced at or above $1. The exchange notes that if QMMs are unable to meet the higher consolidated volume percentage requirement for Tier 1, they can still qualify for the tier under the existing qualification formula, which includes sub-dollar volume but applies lower percentage requirements for the consolidated volume.
Additionally, the exchange believes that its three proposed changes to its transaction credits are not unduly discriminatory as they aim to improve the overall quality of the exchange's market to the benefit of all market participants by encouraging more members to provide additional liquidity to the exchange. , including M-ELO liquidity.
Likewise, the exchange believes that its new proposal to add loans with a growth component is not unduly discriminatory as it aims to encourage the growth of M-ELO orders on the exchange, which, if successful, will improve the quality of the Nasdaq market will improve General. , for the benefit of all market participants, as well as to enhance the experience of members who choose to interact with the market through M-ELO. In addition, if members increase their activities of adding liquidity to the exchange in order to obtain this credit, the quality of the market will improve and the exchange will become more attractive to existing and potential participants.
Any participant dissatisfied with the bids is free to switch their flow of orders to competing sites that offer more generous pricing or less stringent eligibility criteria.
The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule changes will create unfair competition that are not necessary or proportionate to achieve the purposes of the Act.
The exchange does not believe that its proposal will place any category of exchange participants at a competitive disadvantage.
As noted above, the proposed change to the exchange's QMM discount pricing methodology will help ensure that no QMM suffers a pricing disadvantage due to the continued rise in sub-dollar volumes, while providing a properly calibrated incentive for QMMs to continue to do so Adding additional liquidity to the exchange in securities priced at $1 or more. It is not intended to provide any particular QMM with a competitive advantage.
Meanwhile, proposed changes to the eligibility criteria for three of the exchange's transaction credits will make it easier for members to obtain these credits and thus encourage more members to attempt to obtain these credits, thereby increasing their pro-market behavior. Each member can choose to provide the required levels or types of liquidity to receive the credits. In addition, all exchange members benefit from an increase in market activity caused by the bids.
Likewise, the proposed addition of a discount linked to a member's activity on M-ELO orders will encourage the growth of this activity for the benefit of users of these order types as well as the quality of the market in general. Any member can choose to participate in the required M-ELO liquidity to qualify for this new loan.
The exchange notes that its members are free to trade elsewhere if they feel the proposed amended credits are too low or the eligibility criteria unattractive. As can be seen from any market share chart, price competition between exchanges is fierce, with liquidity and market share moving freely between exchanges in response to price and credit changes. The exchange notes that its price level structure is consistent with the brokerage fee
In terms of competition between markets, the exchange notes that it operates in a highly competitive market where market participants can easily favor competing locations if they find the fee levels at a particular location excessive or the discount opportunities available elsewhere . cheaper. In this environment, the exchange must continually adjust its credits and fees to remain competitive with other exchanges and alternative trading systems that are exempt from exchange regulatory compliance. Because competitors are free to change their own credit and price in response, and because market participants can easily adjust their order-routing practices, the exchange believes that the extent to which credit or price changes in this market will impact competition able to strain, extreme is limited.
The proposed new and amended loans reflect this competition because the exchange, despite being one of the largest U.S. exchanges by volume, has less than 20% market share, which hardly qualifies as a leveraged market in most competitive markets overwhelm. Additionally, as noted above, price competition between exchanges is fierce, with liquidity and market share moving freely between exchanges in response to changes in price and credit. This contributes to the free flow of orders to and between OTC locations, which accounts for more than 50% of industry volume.
The exchange's proposals are pro-competitive in that the exchange intends to maintain and enhance its incentive programs and increase liquidity-providing activities on the exchange, thereby making the exchange a more attractive and dynamic place for market participants.
In short, if the changes proposed here are not attractive to market participants, it is likely that the exchange will lose market share as a result. Consequently, the Exchange does not believe that the proposed changes will affect the ability of members or competing order execution venues to maintain their competitive position in the financial markets.
No comments were written, requested or received.
The previous rule change came into effect pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act.
At any time within 60 days of the submission of the proposed rule change, the Commission may temporarily suspend any such rule change if the Commission considers that such action: (i) is necessary or proportionate in the public interest; (ii) to protect investors; or (iii) otherwise for purposes of law. If the Commission takes such action, the Commission must establish procedures to determine whether the proposed rule should be approved or rejected.
Interested individuals are invited to submit written data, opinions and arguments regarding the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the law. Comments can be submitted in any of the following ways:
• Use the Commission's web comments form (
• Send an email to
• Submit paper comments in triplicate to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.
By the Committee, by the Trade and Markets Department, under the terms of the Delegated Powers.
86 FR 8061, February 3, 2021.
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
The retreat scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. has been cancelled.
For more informations; contact Vanessa A. Countryman at the Secretariat at (202) 551-5400.
On September 21, 2020, OneChicago, LLC ("OneChicago" or "Exchange") filed a notice with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") revoking its registration as a national exchange for the sole purpose of trading commodities. Security futures effective September 30, 2020,
Prior to September 18, 2020, OneChicago operated as a national exchange solely for the purpose of trading securities futures products pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 78f(g).
Pursuant to Section 19(a)(3) of the Stock Exchange Act,
Upon filing the Revocation Notice, the Exchange further declared to the Commission that it will: (i) maintain OneChicago's registration as a National Exchange for a period of 5 years from the effective revocation date solely for the purpose of trading futures securities products, all documents, books and records, including correspondence, memos, papers, notices, bills and other records (collectively, "Records") made or received by it in connection with the proposed rule changes submitted to the Commission or in connection with its operation to be maintained as a national exchange as required by Rule 17a-1(a) and (b);
As noted above, no comment was received on OneChicago's published notice revoking its registration as a national exchange solely for the purpose of trading securities futures products, which included the exchange's records and the preparation of records. Based on the information provided by OneChicago to the Commission, the Commission has decided that it is appropriate to grant OneChicago's request for deletion.
(1) Effective September 30, 2020, OneChicago's registration as a national exchange for the sole purpose of trading securities futures products pursuant to Section 6(g) of the Exchange Act was terminated; and
(2) For a period of 5 years from the Effective Date of the revocation of registration as a National Exchange solely for the purpose of trading in securities futures products, OneChicago will maintain all pursuant to Rule 17a-1 (a) and (b) held by OneChicago and produce such records upon request of a Commission representative.
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On December 15, 2020, The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("stock exchange" or "Nasdaq") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Act of 1934 ("Act")
Pursuant to Equity 4, Exchange Rules Section 4703(h), reserve size is an order attribute that allows a participant to specify that the advertised size of an advertised order type may be supplemented by non-displayed additional size. When a Participant enters a reserve size Order (“Reserve Order”), the full size of the Order will be displayed for potential execution under the NMS Regulation and thereafter the unexecuted portions of the Order will be processed as a Displayed Order and a Non-Displayed Order.
The exchange is proposing to amend Equity 4, Section 4703(h) to provide that if the newly displayed order blocks an order that was posted on the Nasdaq ledger before the reset can occur, the displayed order will be booked at the block price is displayed when the order is placed remainder is not displayed,
According to the exchange, it created the reserve order with the intention that the order will always act as a liquidity provider when replenished, and this is what exchange participants expect from the execution of reserve orders.
After careful consideration, the Commission finds that the proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements of the Act and the rules and regulations applicable to a national exchange.
As discussed above, the proposed rule change is intended to ensure that once a reserve order has been posted to the Nasdaq ledger, it will always act as a liquidity provider when the displayed order portion is replenished. The Commission believes that the proposed rule change is appropriately designed to ensure that a reserve regime works similarly under racing conditions (
Based on the above, the Commission is of the opinion that the proposed rule change is in line with the law.
By the Committee, by the Trade and Markets Department, under the terms of the Delegated Powers.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act"),
Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc. (the "exchange" or "C2") is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") a proposed rule change to amend the schedule of fees. The text of the proposed rule change is included in Appendix 5.
The text of the proposed rule change is also available on the Exchange website (
In its submission to the commission, the exchange included explanations of the purpose and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The wording of these declarations can be consulted at the places indicated under point IV. The Exchange has prepared summaries of the most important aspects of these statements, which are set out in Sections A, B and C below.
The exchange is proposing to change its fee schedule to change certain standard transaction fees for AAPL, QQQ, IWM, and SLV transactions. Specifically, the exchange is proposing to (1) change the transaction fee for AAPL, QQQ, IWM and SLV orders from public clients removing liquidity, (2) rebate for C2 AAPL, QQQ, IWM and Modify SLV market maker orders that add liquidity, (3) modify the discount for AAPL, QQQ, IWM and SLV non-customer, non-market maker orders that add liquidity, and (4) Introduce an increased discount for AAPL, QQQ, IWM and C2 Market Maker SLV orders that are NBBO Joiners or NBBO Setters.
The exchange first notes that it operates in a highly competitive market where market participants can easily divert the flow of orders to competing trading venues if they feel fees are excessive or incentives are inadequate at a particular location. More specifically, the exchange is just one of 16 option venues that market participants can direct their order flow to. Based on publicly available information, no single options exchange has more than 16% of the market share and the exchange currently represents approximately 3% of the market share.
First, the exchange is proposing to change the transaction fee for public client orders to AAPL, QQQ, IWM, and SLV, which remove liquidity. Currently, public client orders for all classes of stock options, multilist indices, ETF and ETN including AAPL, QQQ, IWM and SLV that remove liquidity are priced with a standard transaction fee of $0.43 per contract and yield code "PC". The exchange is proposing to remove orders in AAPL, QQQ, IWM and SLV from the PC price code and instead rate the “SC” price code for public client orders in AAPL, QQQ, IWM and SLV, which remove liquidity. The SC fee code is currently attached to public client orders on SPY, which remove liquidity and charge a reduced fee (vs. the PC fee code) of $0.39 per contract.
Next, the exchange proposes to change the discount for Market Maker C2 orders to AAPL, QQQ, IWM and SLV, which add liquidity. Currently, market makers C2 orders for all classes of stock options, multilist indices, ETF and ETN including AAPL, QQQ, IWM and SLV that add liquidity receive a rebate of $0.41 per contract and trade code “PM”. The exchange proposes to remove orders in AAPL, QQQ, IWM and SLV from the PM rate code and instead use the existing "SM" rate code for market maker C2 orders in AAPL, QQQ, IWM and SLV to evaluate. The SM price code is currently attached to Market Maker C2 orders in SPY, which add liquidity and offer a reduced discount (versus the PM price code) of $0.26 per contract.
The exchange is also proposing to change the discount for non-market-making orders, non-clients on AAPL, QQQ, IWM and SLV that add liquidity. Currently non-market-making, non-sales orders (
The exchange is also proposing to add Market Maker C2 orders in AAPL, QQQ, IWM and SLV to the existing “SL” price code. The SL price code is currently associated with Market Maker C2 orders on SPY that add liquidity and are a National Best Bid or Offer (“NBBO”) Joiner or NBBO Setter, offering a rebate of $0.31 per contract for such orders. Specifically, to qualify as an NBBO Joiner, a C2 Market Maker Order must improve the C2 Best Bid or Offer (“BBO”) and result in C2 joining an existing NBBO. Only the first order received that results in the C2 BBO joining the NBBO at a new price tier will qualify for the increased discount. If C2 is on the NBBO, the order will not qualify. Alternatively, C2 Market Makers can receive the extended rebate if they are an NBBO setter. In order to qualify as an NBBO setter and receive the extended rebate, a C2 market maker order must define the NBBO. The exchange believes that the evaluation of the SL price code and the corresponding increased rebate for C2 market makers in AAPL, QQQ, IWM and SLV who are NBBO joiners or setters will incentivize liquidity providers, liquidity in AAPL options, Provide QQQ, IWM and SLV at more aggressive prices.
The exchange is also proposing to add AAPL, QQQ, IWM, and SLV to the table in the fee schedule, which currently sets specific pricing for SPY. As with SPY, the exchange also proposes to clarify that the first table of transaction fees, which does not apply to RUT, DJX and SPY, also does not apply to AAPL, QQQ, IWM and SLV. The exchange notes that the transaction fees and rebates apply to (1) public client orders in AAPL, QQQ, IWM and SLV that add liquidity (existing fee code “PY”), (2) C2 market maker orders on AAPL , QQQ, IWM and SLV removing liquidity (existing rate code "PR"), (3) non-market-making, non-client orders on AAPL, QQQ, IWM and SLV removing liquidity (existing rate code "PP")) , (4) orders on AAPL, QQQ, IWM and SLV trading open open (existing rate code "OO"), and (5) dormant orders on AAPL, QQQ, IWM and SLV trading complex dormant orders (existing rate code "CA"), these do not change, nor do the associated rate codes.
The exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with the objectives of Section 6 of the Act,
As described above, the exchange operates in a highly competitive market where market participants can easily divert the flow of orders to competing trading venues if they feel that fees at a particular location are excessive or incentives are insufficient. In particular, the proposed changes to the exchange's execution fees and rebates for certain orders on AAPL, QQQ, IWM and SLV are intended to direct order flow to the exchange while continuing to offer competitive prices while providing additional incentives to provide indicated liquidity at aggressive prices. which the exchange believes would improve market quality to the benefit of all market participants.
The exchange believes that the proposed changes are reasonable as they are competitive and consistent with the exchange's current prices for the same orders on SPY and with prices for many of the same products on other exchanges.
The exchange also believes that it is reasonable, fair and not unjustifiably discriminatory to adopt specific prices for certain orders in AAPL, QQQ, IWM and SLV, as the exchange already has the same price for such orders in SPY as well as specific prices for similar ones Products for specific inquiries about other products such as RUT and DJX.
The exchange also believes that setting a lower rate for public client orders on AAPL, QQQ, IWM and SLV compared to other market participants is fair and not unfairly discriminatory as the flow of client orders increases liquidity on the exchange to the benefit of all increases participating markets. In particular, client liquidity benefits all market participants by providing more trading opportunities, which attracts market makers. An increase in the activity of these market participants, in turn, allows for tighter spreads, which can lead to a corresponding further increase in the flow of orders from other market participants. Additionally, the options industry has a long history of offering customers preferential pricing, and the exchange's current fee schedule currently does so in many places, as do the fee structures of many others.
In addition, the exchange believes that it is fair and not unduly discriminatory to grant higher rebates to market makers that add liquidity compared to other market participants, excluding clients, because market makers, unlike other market participants, have a number assume obligations, including listing obligations, that other market participants do not have. Additionally, these rebates are designed to encourage market makers to list and trade more C2 options, creating more trading opportunities for all market participants. The exchange notes that the proposed changes to Market Maker C2 rebates for AAPL, QQQ, IWM and SLV options apply equally to all Market Maker C2. Likewise, the exchange believes that it is fair and not unfairly discriminatory to grant an increased rebate to C2 market makers who are NBBO joiners or setters in AAPL, QQQ, IWM and SLV as these market participants have liquidity in AAPL, QQQ, Offer IWM at more aggressive prices and SLV options. Additionally, the increased flow of orders with additional volume, particularly from liquidity providers, contributes to a deeper and more liquid market, which in turn offers greater opportunities for execution and therefore greater pricing and trading opportunities. As such, it benefits all market participants by contributing to a robust and balanced market ecosystem, providing additional flexibility for all investors to achieve cost savings, supporting high-quality pricing, promoting market transparency and enhancing investor protection. The exchange believes that the proposed change in discount for AAPL, QQQ, IWM and SLV non-market maker and non-client orders is also fair and not unduly discriminatory as it applies to all non-client Non-market makers will apply equally.
The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impede intra-market or cross-market competition that is not necessary or proportionate to further the purposes of the Act. Rather, as discussed above, the exchange believes that the proposed change would encourage the submission of additional liquidity on SPY to a public exchange, thereby promoting market depth, price discovery and transparency, and improving order execution opportunities for all. As a result, the exchange believes that the proposed change furthers the Commission's goal of enacting the NMS regulation to encourage competition between orders, which will enable "more efficient pricing of individual shares for all types of orders, large and small." , promotes.
The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change does not impose a burden on intra-market competition that is not necessary or proportionate to further the purposes of the Act. In particular, the proposed change applies equally to all business license holders in a similar situation. Overall, the proposed change is intended to attract additional public SPY client orders adding liquidity and orders from market makers and non-market makers and non-SPY clients adding liquidity to the exchange. The exchange believes that the new C2 market maker rebate for SPY orders that are NBBO joiners or setters would encourage more aggressive SPY orders to enter the exchange, resulting in tight spreads maintained, which benefits both trading license holders and the discretion of public investors, provide deeper levels of liquidity, increase trading opportunities for other market participants thereby signaling more trading activity, ultimately encourage a more general flow of orders and improve price transparency on the exchange.
In addition, the Exchange believes that the proposed rule change does not impose a burden on competition between markets that is not necessary or proportionate to further the purposes of the Act. As mentioned earlier, the exchange operates in a highly competitive market. Members have multiple alternative trading venues to participate in and control their order flow, including 15 other options exchanges and over-the-counter locations. In addition, the exchange represents a small percentage of the overall market. Based on publicly available information, no options exchange has more than 16% of the market share. Therefore, no exchange has significant pricing power in executing the flow of option orders. In fact, participants can easily submit their applications to other on-exchange and over-the-counter locations if they find the fee levels at those other locations more favorable. In addition, the Commission has repeatedly expressed its preference for competition over regulatory intervention in pricing, products and services in securities markets. In particular, in the NMS Regulation, the Commission emphasized the importance of market forces in determining SRO prices and revenues and also recognized that the current Market Systems Regulation “has been remarkably successful in promoting market competition in its broader form, which is beneficial to investors and Listed companies are most important to investors." The fact that this market is competitive has long been recognized by the courts. Inside
The exchange has not requested or received written comments on the proposed rule change.
The previous rule change came into effect pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act
Interested individuals are invited to submit written data, opinions and arguments regarding the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the law. Comments can be submitted in any of the following ways:
• Use the Commission's web comments form (
• Send an email to
• Submit paper comments in triplicate to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.
Comment senders are advised that we do not redact or edit personal information in comment submissions. You only need to submit information that you wish to make publicly available. All submissions must reference file number SR-C2-2021-004 and must be submitted by March 11, 2021.
By the Committee, by the Trade and Markets Department, under the terms of the Delegated Powers.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1)
The Exchange is proposing to amend its Fees and Refunds table (“Fees Table”) to add Tier 1 and Tier 2 qualification requirements and remove Tier 1. The exchange proposes to implement the rule change on February 1, 2021. The proposed rule change is available on the exchange's website at
In its submission to the Commission, the self-regulatory organization included explanations of the purpose and basis of the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The wording of these declarations can be consulted at the places indicated under point IV. The Exchange has prepared summaries of the most important parts of these statements, which are set out in Sections A, B and C below.
The Exchange is proposing to amend its table of fees and refunds (“Table of Fees”) to amend the requirements for Add Level 1 and 2 and Remove Level 1 qualification.
The proposed changes respond to the current competitive environment that gives order flow providers the ability to direct liquidity injection and withdrawal orders, creating more incentives for ETP holders to send additional indicated and non-displayed liquidity to the exchange.
The exchange proposes to implement the rule change on February 1, 2021.
The exchange operates in a highly competitive market. The Commission has repeatedly expressed its preference for competition over regulatory intervention in pricing, products and services in securities markets. In particular, in the NMS Regulation, the Commission emphasized the importance of market forces in determining SRO prices and revenues and also recognized that the current Market Systems Regulation “has been remarkably successful in promoting market competition in its broader form, which is beneficial to investors and Investors care most about listed companies."
As the Commission itself acknowledged, the market for NMS share trading services has become "more fragmented and competitive".
The exchange believes that the ever-changing market share between exchanges from month to month shows that market participants may change the flow of orders or stop or reduce the use of certain products in response to price changes. While it is not possible to know a company's reason for shifting order flow, the exchange believes that such reason is due to changes in fees on any of the registered exchanges or over-the-counter trading venues to which a company directs order flow . These plans vary from month to month and not all are publicly available. In terms of the flow of non-tradable orders that would provide liquidity on an exchange, ETP holders can choose any of the 16 registered exchanges currently in operation to route this order flow. As a result, competitive forces limit exchange transaction fees and market participants can easily trade on competing venues if they find price levels on those other venues more favourable.
The exchange uses a "taker-maker" or reverse-fee model to attract orders that offer liquidity at the most competitive prices. In the taker-maker model, offering discounts to obtain (or remove) liquidity increases the likelihood that market participants will send orders to the exchange to fill orders from liquidity providers. This increased order flow from buyers provides an incentive for market participants to place orders that provide liquidity. The exchange generally charges fees for the flow of orders that provide liquidity. These fees are reasonable due to the additional negotiable interest (attracted in part by the exchange discount to remove liquidity) that these order flow providers can trade.
To respond to this competitive environment, the exchange is proposing the following changes to its fee schedule to provide additional incentives for order flow providers to forward order flows to the exchange for liquidity. As described above, ETP holders with a liquidity supply order flow can choose where to send that order flow.
Under the current Adding Tier 1, ETP holders that add liquidity to the exchange in securities priced at $1.00 per share or more and have at least 0.25% or more of the Adding ADV as a percentage of US CADV pay a fee $0.0020 per share to add orders that appear on Tape A, B, and C securities, and $0.0024 per share to add orders that do not appear on Tape A, B, and C securities.
The exchange is proposing to amend the requirements to qualify for Adding Tier 1 by adopting an alternative eligibility basis for the Adding Tier 1 fee. As proposed, ETP holders would qualify for the current fees if they have at least 0, 25% or more Adding ADV as a percentage of US CADV or at least 30 million shares of Adding ADV. The exchange is not proposing any changes to the addition fee for Tier 1 Addition and the fee for orders adding liquidity to Tier 1 Addition would remain unchanged.
Likewise, under the current Adding Tier 2 ETP holders who add liquidity to the exchange in securities priced at $1.00 per share or more and which have at least 0.13% or more Adding ADV as a percentage of US CADV, will receive a Fee of $0.0022 per share charged to add orders displayed on band A, B and C securities.
The exchange is proposing to revise Adding Tier 2 by adopting an alternative qualification base for the tier. As proposed, ETP holders would qualify for the current rebate if they own at least 0.13% or more ADV as a percentage of US CADV, or at least 16 million shares or more Add ADV. The exchange is not proposing any changes to the Addition Fee for Addition Level 2 and the fee for those orders adding liquidity to Addition Level 2 would remain unchanged.
The exchange believes that introducing alternative criteria for ETP holders to qualify for Add Tier 1 and Add Tier 2 will allow a larger number of ETP holders to potentially qualify for the tier and more ETP holders encouraged to refer their requests to provide liquidity to the exchange in order to qualify for the level. This in turn would support the quality of pricing on the exchange and provide additional price improvement opportunities for incoming orders. The exchange believes that by correlating the fee amount with the size of orders placed by an ETP holder that add liquidity, the exchange's fee structure would incentivize ETP holders to submit more orders that add liquidity to the exchange , thereby increasing the potential price improvement in the entry of market orders submitted to the exchange.
As mentioned above, the exchange operates in a competitive environment primarily in terms of attracting non-negotiable orders that provide liquidity to the exchange. The exchange doesn't know how much orderflow ETP holders choose to route to other exchanges or over-the-counter locations. Based on the profile of companies adding liquidity across the board, the exchange believes that additional ETP holders may qualify for the differentiated rate under the new eligibility criteria if they choose to manage order flow and listings on the increase stock market. However, without insight into the activity of ETP holders on other exchanges and over-the-counter locations, the exchange has no way of knowing whether this proposed rule change would result in additional ETP holders placing orders with the exchange to qualify for addition Tier 1 and adding Tier 2 fees.
The exchange is proposing the non-substantive change to exclude "or more" after the amount of Adding ADV as a percentage of the US CADV required to qualify for Adding Tier 1, Adding Tier 2, Adding Tier 4, Adding Tier 4 and Non -Displayed to qualify adding Tier 1. The designation “at least” before the relevant amount of adding ADV in each Tier makes the phrase “or more” after the amount redundant.
Under the current Level 1 delisting, the exchange is offering a rebate to ETP holders who delist liquidity in securities with a price per share of at least $1.00 and who have a combined add ADV and remove ADV of $0.0030 per share at least 0.18%. as a percentage of US CADV and at least 250,000 adding ADV.
The exchange is proposing to revise Remondo Level 1 by adopting an alternative qualification basis for the level. As proposed, ETP holders would qualify for the current rebate if they had at least 250,000 Adding ADV and an Adding ADV and Removing ADV of at least (1) 0.18% as a percentage of US CADV or (2) 21.5 million ADV -Own shares. The exchange is not proposing changes to the removal fee for orders removing liquidity that qualify for removal level 1 and the fee for such orders below
The exchange believes that providing an alternative way for ETP holders to qualify for the Tier 1 removal of at least 21.5 million ADV shares will allow a larger number of ETP holders to qualify for the to qualify for the tier, and will encourage more ETP holders to forward the flow of liquidity removal requests to the exchange to qualify for the tier. This in turn would support the quality of pricing on the exchange and provide additional price improvement opportunities for incoming orders. As described above, ETP holders with liquidity removal order flow can choose where to send this order flow. The exchange believes that as a result of the proposed Level 1 removal change, more ETP holders will choose to route their liquidity removal order stream to the exchange in order to qualify for the Tier 1 removal credit Removal of liquidity to qualify requirements have been lowered.
As previously mentioned, the exchange operates in a competitive environment. The exchange doesn't know how much orderflow ETP holders choose to route to other exchanges or over-the-counter locations. Based on the profile of companies adding liquidity across the board, the exchange believes that additional ETP holders may qualify for the differentiated rate under the new eligibility criteria if they choose to manage order flow and listings on the increase stock market. Without visibility into the activity of ETP holders on other exchanges and over-the-counter locations, the exchange has no way of knowing whether this proposed rule change would result in additional ETP holders applying to the exchange to qualify for the removal level 1 fee.
The proposed changes are not intended to address other issues and the exchange is not aware of any issues that ETP holders may face in complying with the proposed changes.
The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act,
As explained above, the exchange operates in a highly competitive market. The Commission has repeatedly expressed its preference for competition over regulatory intervention in pricing, products and services in securities markets. In the NMS Regulation, the Commission emphasized the importance of market forces in determining SRO prices and revenues, and also recognized that the current regulation of the market system "has been remarkably successful in encouraging market competition in its broadest forms among investors and listed companies." ."
Given the current competitive environment, the exchange believes the proposal is a reasonable attempt to attract additional order flows to the exchange. In particular, the exchange believes that the proposed revisions to add levels 1 and 2 and remove level 1 are appropriate as they would promote execution opportunities for the flow of routing orders from ETP holders to the exchange.
The exchange believes that the proposal as a whole represents a reasonable attempt to encourage improved pricing and better order execution capabilities for ETP holders. All ETP holders would benefit from an increased volume of liquidity on the exchange, which would represent a wider range of execution opportunities.
The exchange further believes that the removal of a redundant sentence from Addition Tier 1, Addition Tier 2, Addition Tier 4, Addition Tier 4 and Undisplayed Addition Tier 1 would also make the table of fees and discounts clearer and more transparent.
The exchange believes the proposed rule change distributes its fees fairly among its market participants. The proposed change would continue to encourage ETP holders to submit additional liquidity to the exchange and execute orders on the exchange, thereby contributing to stable levels of liquidity for the benefit of all market participants.
The exchange believes that the amendment to the addition of Tier 1 and 2 and the removal of Tier 1 encourages the submission and removal of additional liquidity from the exchange, thereby reducing order execution opportunities for ETP holders from the significant amounts of liquidity that are available on the stock exchange would increase. Purse. All ETP holders would benefit from the increased liquidity that would be available on the exchange, which would provide greater opportunities for execution.
The exchange believes that the proposed rule change would also improve market quality for all market participants attempting to remove liquidity from the exchange and would consequently draw more liquidity to the exchange, improving the overall quality of the market. The proposal is not aimed at and will not have a disparate impact on any particular category of market participants.
In particular, the exchange believes that the proposal represents a fair distribution of fees as all ETP holders in a similar situation and other market participants would be entitled to the same general and tiered fees and the same fees and credits. In addition, the proposed change is fair as the revised fees would apply equally to all ETP holders in a similar situation.
The exchange believes that the proposal is not unfairly discriminatory. In the prevailing competitive environment, ETP holders are free to undercut exchange prices if they believe alternatives offer better value.
Furthermore, the proposal is not aimed at any particular category of market participants and will not have disparate impacts. The exchange believes that the proposal does not allow for unfair discrimination as the proposal would apply to all ETP holders in a similar situation and all ETP holders would be subject to the same modified addition of Levels 1 and 2 and removal of Level 1 . ETP holders who already operate on the exchange would be harmed as a result
The exchange further believes that the proposed changes would not allow for unfair discrimination between ETP holders as the difference rates are equally available to all ETP holders. As discussed above, in today's competitive marketplace, order flow providers can choose where to direct their liquidity-providing order flow, and the exchange believes there are other ETP holders who could qualify if they choose to stream their flow of inquiries to the stock exchange .
Finally, the exchange believes that it faces significant competitive forces, as detailed in the exchange's Statement on Stresses of Competition below.
For the above reasons, the exchange believes the proposal is in line with the law.
Pursuant to Section 6(b)(8) of the Act,
The Exchange believes that the proposed change may encourage competition between the Exchange and other execution venues, including those currently offering similar order types and comparable transaction prices, by encouraging additional orders to be submitted to the Exchange for execution.
No written comments were requested or received on the proposed rule change.
The previous rule change will become effective upon filing pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A).
At any time within 60 days of the submission of any such proposed rule change, the Commission may temporarily suspend any such rule change if the Commission considers that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, to protect investors or for other reasons to the purposes of the law. If the Commission takes such action, the Commission shall initiate a proceeding pursuant to Section 19(b)(2)(B).
Interested individuals are invited to submit written data, opinions and arguments regarding the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the law. Comments can be submitted in any of the following ways:
• Use the Commission's web comments form (
• Send an email to
• Submit paper comments in triplicate to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.
By the Committee, by the Trade and Markets Department, under the terms of the Delegated Powers.
On November 24, 2020, MIAX PEARL, LLC (the "Exchange" or "MIAX PEARL") was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Furniture Securities Act of 1934 (" Law"),
On August 14, 2020, the Commission approved a proposed rule change to adopt rules for stock trading on the stock exchange and to create a platform for stock trading called MIAX PEARL Equities.
Specifically, the exchange is proposing to amend its charter to provide an ERP member
The Exchange proposes to amend Article II, Section 2.4(a) of its Articles of Association to permit the Nominating Committee to nominate for the positions of directors of the ERP only those persons whose names have been approved and submitted by the relevant ERP members with the right appoint that person in accordance with Article II, Section 2.2.
In addition, MIAX PEARL proposes to specify that an ERP Member's eligibility for continued representation on the Board in the form of an ERP Director or Observer is conditional on the ERP Member meeting certain 'performance criteria'.
The Exchange proposes to amend Article II, Section 2.2(b)(i) to include ERP directors in the count of Industry Directors for the purpose of calculating Board composition.
In addition, MIAX PEARL proposes to amend the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation which currently provide for the removal and resignation of directors and the filling of vacancies with ERP directors. The Exchange proposes to adopt paragraph (c) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.8 to provide that when a position of ERP Director becomes vacant for reasons other than failure of an ERP Member to meet its performance criteria, as discussed above the relevant ERP member will retain the ability to nominate an individual to fill the vacant position of ERP Director.
After careful consideration, the Commission finds that the proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements of the law,
The Committee believes that the Exchange's proposal to amend the Articles of Association to include ERP directors on the PEARL Council
The Commission also notes that the ERP Directors are subject to the same duties and responsibilities as any other member of the PEARL Board, including provisions designed to help maintain independence from the exchange's regulatory functions and the capability of MIAX PEARL facilitate compliance, take responsibility and act in accordance with the law.
The Commission considers that proposed amendments to the Articles of Incorporation adding provisions on the appointment of Observers, including related amendments adding various definitions and provisions for appointment and term of office, are consistent with the law.
For the above reasons, the Commission believes that the proposed rule changes are consistent with the law and the rules and regulations applicable to a national exchange.
By the Committee, by the Trade and Markets Department, under the terms of the Delegated Powers.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act"),
The primary objective of the proposed changes is for ICE Clear Europe to amend its Disciplinary Price Reporting Framework (renamed “Disciplinary Price Reporting Procedure”, referred to herein as the “Procedure”) to include the review period for the Clearing House when investigating defaults to update prize submissions, Clearing Members shall grant a one-time annual waiver in respect of instances where a Clearing Member has failed to submit in a timely manner submissions for which it holds an outstanding interest that has been cleared with the Clearinghouse (a "Lost Submission "). ICE Clear Europe also proposes to amend the governance and exception handling provisions to align with other clearing house procedures, remove unnecessary appendices and make certain other updates and clarifications as discussed herein.
In its submission to the Commission, ICE Clear Europe included explanations of the purpose and basis of the proposed rule change and discussed any comments received on the proposed rule change. The wording of these declarations can be consulted at the places indicated under point IV. ICE Clear Europe has prepared summaries of the most important aspects of these statements, which are set out in Sections (A), (B) and (C) below.
ICE Clear Europe proposes to amend its disciplinary price submission process to: (i) remove the description of the end-of-day pricing process as unnecessary as it is included in the existing CDS of the end-of-day pricing policy; (ii) update the lost shipments process to provide that (a) a Clearing Member may receive a product class waiver for a lost shipment in a calendar year in lieu of a waiver during the Term of the Clearing Member, and ( b) the Clearing House shall have five additional days to consider a Clearing Member's response to an initial Rule 1002(b) Investigation Notice before sending the subsequent Rule 1002(f) Attention Notice; (iii) update the governance and exception handling provisions; and (iv) make various clarifications and wording improvements.
For clarification and general improvement of the wording, the title of the document would change from “Disciplinary Procedure for the Submission of Awards” to “Disciplinary Procedure for the Submission of Awards”. The former Section 2.2 (End of Day Pricing Process) and Appendix A would be removed as these matters are addressed in the existing CDS End of Day Pricing Policy (the “Policy”) and Section 2.3 would be renumbered as 2.2. A cross-reference to the Directive is added to Section 1.1. For the sake of readability, the term “CDS Clearing Member” will be abbreviated to “CM” throughout the Proceedings and various terms will be abbreviated or reworded, changing [sic] their actual meaning. References to CDX products would be replaced by references to CDX indices, a more accurate term. A reference to Markit Group Limited would be updated to the current name IHS Markit.
The stated purpose of the procedure would be simplified and clarified to provide that the document outlines the procedure to be followed internally by ICE Clear Europe when taking disciplinary action in relation to price submissions. The statement that spread submissions are counted as lost submissions would be replaced with a statement that submissions do not conform to the format described in Section 2.2.3 of the End-of-Day Price Discovery Policy, which requires that the Index following market conventions, prices are provided as spreads and whether midpoint or bid are counted as lost shipments. The description of the legal basis would be amended to include a cross-reference to rule 503g) instead of redrafting the text of rule 503g).
In this section a cross-reference to the deleted section 2.2 would be removed. Certain non-factual clarifications would be made for the discussion of obvious errors.
The changes would provide that a CM receiving an investigation notice regarding a supposedly lost submission would have five days to submit written comments. The amendments would give the clearing house an additional five days to consider the clearing broker's comments before sending a Rule 1002(f) injunction. Such a change would improve the process by allowing the clearing member to respond to the original notice and giving the clearing house time to evaluate the clearing member's response before deciding whether to take further action pursuant to should be taken according to the rules.
The changes would also change the waiver process for lost submissions (if a waiver is granted, the lost submission would not be subject to review). Rather than a Clearing Member receiving a lost shipment exemption throughout its Clearing Membership, a Clearing Member would be entitled to a calendar year lost shipment exemption for single name products and a calendar year lost shipment exemption for index products. Waivers would be limited to lost submissions caused by technical failures. Clearing Members would be required to provide an appropriate written explanation of the technical error and a summary of the corrective actions planned. Only the first instance of a lost shipment for the product category in a calendar year is eligible for an exemption.
After the expiration of the period of ten days from the issuance of a notice of attention in relation to a
The amendments would also clarify the procedures by which a Clearing Member may claim that one or more lost submissions resulted from exceptional circumstances beyond its control, including the provision that the Head of Regulation and Compliance determines: whether such circumstances exist.
Based on its experience with lost submissions, ICE Clear Europe believes that the revised approach to waivers strikes a better balance than the current one between the need for robust submissions under the policy and the goal of not unnecessarily penalizing clearing members for technical errors Individual Waiver .
The changes would include details on how the procedure controls and handles exceptions. In particular, the procedure would specify that the document owner is responsible for ensuring that the procedure remains current and is reviewed in accordance with the clearinghouse's governance processes. The process would further provide that the document owner must report material violations or unapproved deviations from the process to the document owner's manager, the chief risk officer and the chief compliance officer (or their deputies), who together decide whether an additional escalation is required . Ultimately, exceptions to the procedure would be approved in accordance with the House governance process for procedure. The approach to governance and exception handling is consistent with other ICE Clear Europe practices.
ICE Clear Europe believes that the proposed changes to the disciplinary procedure for submitting prizes are consistent with the requirements of Section 17A of the Act
The proposed changes to the Disciplinary Procedure for Price Submissions are intended to strengthen ICE Clear Europe's disciplinary arrangements and procedures for dealing with lost submissions by Clearing Members and the related disciplinary procedures. The changes provide an opportunity for the clearing member that has received an investigation notice to comment and for the clearing house to review those comments before disciplinary action is initiated. The changes would also improve the clearinghouse's ability to grant a limited number of waivers for shipments lost due to technical errors, from one waiver across the clearing association to one waiver per product class in a calendar year. The other clarifications and proposed changes to the procedure improve readability and ensure that the procedure remains clear and up-to-date. Therefore, ICE Clear Europe believes the changes will improve the overall daily price submission process and the quality of submissions, which in turn will support clearing house stability and prompt and accurate settlement of clearing and settlement contracts. Improved risk management is therefore fundamentally consistent with investor protection and the public interest in the safe operation of the clearing house. (ICE Clear Europe does not anticipate that the changes will adversely affect the protection of securities and monies held or controlled by or for which ICE Clear Europe is responsible.) Accordingly, the changes meet the requirements of Section 17A(b)( 3) (F).
In addition, ICE Clear Europe believes that the amended process, like the current structure, would provide a reasonable set of cash valuations for lost shipments and waivers, as would the current structure, given the importance of end-of-day price communications to asset management. The procedure therefore complies with the requirements of Section 17A(b)(3)(G) of the Act.
In addition, ICE Clear Europe believes that the amendments comply with Rule 17Ad-22(e)(3)(i),
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ICE Clear Europe does not believe that the proposed changes will create any competitive effect or burden that is not necessary or proportionate to further the purposes of the Act. The changes are adopted to update and clarify the disciplinary price submission process and would apply equally to all CDS Clearing Members. As a result, ICE Clear Europe does not expect that the proposed changes will impact clearing access or the ability of clearing members, their customers or other market participants to continue to clear contracts. ICE Clear Europe also does not believe that the changes would materially affect clearing costs or affect competition between clearing members or other market participants, or limit market participants' choices in the selection of clearing services. Consequently, ICE Clear Europe does not believe that amendments that are not necessary or proportionate to achieve the objective of the Act would be uncompetitive.
Written comments on the proposed changes have not been requested or received by ICE Clear Europe. ICE Clear Europe will inform the Commission of any written comments received on the proposed rule change.
Within 45 days of the date of publication of this notice in the
(A) by order, approve or disapprove the proposed rule change, or
(B) Initiate procedures to determine whether the proposed rule change should be rejected.
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, opinions and arguments regarding the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change, securities exchange filing or notice is consistent with the law. Comments can be submitted in any of the following ways:
• Use the Commission's web comments form (
• Send an email to
• Submit paper comments in triplicate to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.
All comments received will be posted unchanged. Comment senders are advised that we do not redact or edit personal information in comment submissions. You only need to submit information that you wish to make publicly available. All submissions must reference file number SR-ICEEU-2021-002 and must be submitted by March 11, 2021.
By the Committee, by the Trade and Markets Department, under the terms of the Delegated Powers.
On June 3, 2020, Cboe Exchange, Inc. (“Exchange” or “Cboe”) registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Act of 1934 (“Act ")
The Exchange proposes to bid orders for SPX nominated market maker accounts for the initial order submitted for execution against an agency order in SPX options in a simple AIM auction under Rule 5.37 or in a simple FLEX AIM auction under Rule 5.73 place.
The exchange informs that during the period it suspended live outcry trading to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus and switched to trading in a fully electronic configuration, it has activated AIM for SPX options and a has adopted temporary rule change to allow market makers to be required to trade their only listed index options (including SPX options) electronically when the trading floor is not operational.
The exchange further notes that many market makers in multi-list classes act as named market makers on the exchange and as market makers on other options exchanges and therefore may use their external market maker accounts to be requested as a counter order for AIM Auctions.
However, because SPX is an exchange-only listed class, according to the exchange, a company cannot act as an SPX market maker on another options exchange.
The exchange also states that SPX market makers often act as counterparties for cross trades on the floor and the proposed rule change will further align AIM auctions with SPX cross executions that take place on the floor. For example, according to the exchange, as of February 2020, about 76% of SPX cross orders on the floor (consisting of 2,944,161 contracts) contained an order from an SPX
Regarding FLEX AIM, the exchange states that unlike plain non-FLEX markets, FLEX market makers are not required to provide liquidity for FLEX classes and that there is no book in which FLEX market makers quotes can leave for recreation. According to the exchange, therefore, designated market makers in FLEX markets are on an equal footing with all other market participants in relation to FLEX-AIM auctions and allow FLEX market makers to be solicited, since the opposite order in a FLEX-AIM auction would provide for everything Market participants the ability to provide liquidity to execute agency orders in FLEX AIM auctions in the same way (
The exchange also proposes to amend Rules 5.37(c)(5) and 5.73(c)(5) to codify that any user or FLEX trader, respectively, except the TPH initiator or FLEX trader, responds to AIM and can send FLEX AIM auctions. The exchange also suggests specifying that the system rejects a response with the same EFID as the original request.
The Commission considers that the proposed rule change, as amended by Amendments Nos 1 and 2, is consistent with the requirements of the Act and the rules and regulations applicable to a national exchange.
As described above, the exchange is proposing to allow applications for market maker accounts scheduled in SPX to be made for an initial application submitted for execution against an agency application in SPX options in AIM auctions. In support of its proposal, the exchange claims that brokers looking for liquidity to fill against client orders on the floor regularly solicit certain SPX market makers for such liquidity, as they are generally the primary source of price and liquidity for these options. Consequently, the exchange believes that the liquidity provided by SPX market makers is necessary for brokers to initiate AIM auctions and would create potential price improvement opportunities for retail orders on the SPX. As summarized in more detail above, the exchange collected data during the period when open outcry trading was temporarily suspended and SPX options were traded in AIM auctions while trading was closed. The data shows that significant price improvement opportunities for retail orders have emerged during this period.
Two commenters agreed with Cboe that the proposal would increase liquidity for AIM auctions, thereby increasing execution opportunities and price improvements for retail investors.
After careful consideration, the Commission considers that the proposal has been adequately designed to protect investors and the public interest. Data provided by the exchange supports the exchange's conclusion that the offering may provide additional execution and price enhancement opportunities for client orders on SPX options submitted through the exchange's AIM auctions. As described above, the exchange provided data demonstrating the participation of market makers in SPX AIM auctions in April and May 2020, the temporary period during which SPX market makers were allowed to be solicited in AIM auctions, contrary to agency rules.
The Commission is also of the opinion that the proposed rule change will not impede competition, which is neither necessary nor proportionate
As exchange rules no longer limit the number of participants who can respond to AIM auctions,
Consequently, the Commission considers that the proposed rule change, as amended by amendments 1 and 2, is in line with the requirements of the law.
By the Committee, by the Trade and Markets Department, under the terms of the Delegated Powers.
The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART), a Class III railroad company, filed a verified waiver under 49 CFR 1150.41 to purchase from the North Coast Railroad Authority (NCRA) and approximately 87.65 miles of line rail (the line) to operate. consisting of: (1) the rail line and right of way between the Sonoma-Mendocino County, Cal., boundary at mile NWP 89 and Healdsburg, Cal., at mile NWP 68.2; and (2) the rail freight easement between Healdsburg at Mile NWP 68.2 and Lombard, Cal. at mile SP 63.4.
The verified notice states that SMART and NCRA have entered into an agreement whereby SMART will acquire the line from NCRA and that SMART will become the freight operator of the line using a non-carrier operator agreement.
SMART confirms that its projected annual revenue from this transaction will not exceed US$5 million or the threshold required to qualify as a Class III airline. SMART also confirms that the proposed acquisition and operation of the line does not include any provision or contract that may restrict future exchanges with an outside carrier.
The Transaction may be consummated beginning March 4, 2021, the Effective Date of the Waiver (30 days after submission of the Confirmed Notice).
If the notice contains false or misleading information, the waiver is void ab initio. Requests to Revoke Exemption Under 49 U.S.C. 10502(d) may be filed at any time. Submitting a withdrawal request will not automatically suspend the transaction. Residence applications must be submitted by February 25, 2021 (at least seven days before the exemption takes effect).
All petitions referenced to File Number FD 36481 must be submitted to the Surface Transportation Board via electronic filing on the Board's website. A copy of each petition must also be sent to SMART's representative, Kevin M. Sheys, Hogan Lovells US LLP, Columbia Square, 555 Thirteenth St. NW, Washington, DC 20004.
According to SMART, this action is categorically exempt from 49 CFR 1105.6(c) environmental assessment and 49 CFR 1105.8(b) historic preservation reporting requirements.
Board resolutions and announcements are available at
For the Board of Directors: Allison C. Davis, Director, Office.
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Department of Treasury; Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board); and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
Joint communication and request for comment.
Under the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the OCC, the Board and the FDIC (the Agencies) may not conduct or sponsor any information collection and the Defendant is under no obligation to respond if it does not indicates a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. On November 30, 2020, under the auspices of the Federal Financial Institutions Review Board (FFIEC), the agencies solicited public comment for 60 days on a proposal to revise and expand the
Comments must be submitted by March 22, 2021.
Interested parties are invited to send written comments to any or all agencies. Any comments that need to relate to the Temporary Call Report Threshold Revisions will be shared between agencies.
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For further information on proposed revisions to the information files discussed in this communication, please contact all Agency staff listed below. In addition, copies of call report report forms can be obtained from the FFIEC website (
The agencies propose a three-year extension with revision of the call reports FFIEC 031, FFIEC 041 and FFIEC 051.
The estimated average charging hours reflect the total estimates for the FFIEC 031, FFIEC 041 and FFIEC 051 reports for each agency. When estimates are calculated by report type for all agencies, the estimated average workload per quarter is 85.81 (FFIEC 031), 55.20 (FFIEC 041), and 35.27 (FFIEC 051). The Agencies are of the opinion that the change in assessment date of the total assets thresholds used to determine the additional reporting requirements for the 2021 reporting days only described in this notice will not result in a change to the currently OMB approved encumbrance estimates. These estimates do not include any increases in encumbrance for the reporting dates in 2021 that would result from institutions growing above the call report asset limits, as these institutions would now be exempt from the cap. Instead, agencies regularly review their exposure estimates based on data items regularly populated by institutions. Therefore, the estimated charges for these reports would remain unchanged once these reviews were completed. The estimated effort per response for the submission of quarterly call reports is an average that varies by agency due to differences in the composition of institutions under each agency's oversight (
Collection of call report information is mandatory: 12 U.S.C. 161 (national banks), 12 U.S.C. 324 (state member banks), 12 U.S.C. 1817 (commercial and savings banks not members of the insured state) and 12 U.S.C. 1464 (federal and state savings banks). With the exception of selected data and texts, these information collections are currently not treated confidentially.
Banks and thrifts send call report data to agencies on a quarterly basis to enable the agencies to monitor the health, performance and risk profile of individual institutions and the industry as a whole. Call reporting data serves a regulatory or public purpose and assists government agencies in fulfilling their collective responsibilities of ensuring the safety and soundness of financial institutions and the financial system and protecting the financial rights of consumers, and certain mission agencies affecting national and state governments. accredited institutions, such as conducting monetary policy, ensuring financial stability, and administering federal deposit insurance. Call reports are the source of the most up-to-date statistical data available to identify areas of focus for onsite and offsite audits. Among other purposes, agencies use Call Report data in evaluating corporate applications from institutions, including applications for interstate mergers and acquisitions, for which agencies are required by law to determine whether the resulting institution would control more than 10% of total institutions in the United States states. Call Report data is also used to calculate institutions' deposit insurance ratings and semi-annual rating rates for national banks and federal savings banks.
On November 30, 2020, the agencies proposed revisions to the call reports
The comment period for the November 2020 communication ended on January 29, 2021.
The agencies received feedback from a trade association on these proposed call reporting revisions. While the commenter supported temporarily changing the measurement date for certain call reporting thresholds, the commenter called on the authorities to increase the eligibility threshold for filing FFIEC 051 from $5 billion to $10 billion in total assets.
Agencies have issued rules specifying eligibility criteria for using the FFIEC 051 Call Report.
In addition to the comments received on the proposed Call Report revisions, the agencies received comments on their IFRs. In order to implement the IFR-related reporting changes, which are due to come into effect on March 31, 2021, the agencies are required to publish this notice before they complete the review of the comments on the IFR. Therefore, if potential changes to the IFR affect the call report, the agencies will publish any related revisions to the call report through the standard PRA process for comment, as appropriate.
After reviewing the comments, the agencies are moving forward with proposed changes to call reports.
The agencies also received a request from a call reporting software vendor for clarification on the total assets reported and used in calculations related to certain eligibility criteria for CBLR. In general, call report instructions instruct an institution to report total assets in accordance with Annex RC, Item 12, Annex RC-R, Part I, Item 32, “Total Assets” and to use this total asset value for further calculations in Annex RC-R , Part I. An institution that is eligible and has elected to use the CBLR framework under the agencies' IFRs would, as of 31 December 2019 or from the current quarterly reporting, be the lesser of its reported in Appendix RC, item 12 Total assets report date in Annex RC-R, Part I, item 32. However, the agencies clarify that as of the current quarter-end reporting date, when reporting additional eligibility criteria, an institution must continue to use its total assets as reported in Annex RC, item 12 for the CBLR framework,
As indicated in the November 2020 announcement, the agencies are proposing to allow an institution to use the lesser of the consolidated assets reported in its call report as of December 31, 2019 or June 30, 2020 when determining its eligibility to submit the FFIEC 051 call to use Report and whether the institution has exceeded a total assets threshold that requires the reporting of certain additional data elements in its call reports (FFIEC 031, FFIEC 041 or FFIEC 051, as the case may be) for reporting data in calendar year 2021. The agencies are proposing this relief for calendar year 2021 only.
In addition, for reporting dates subsequent to the effective date of the Agency's Asset Limit Rule through December 31, 2021, institutions that elect to use the CBLR framework would use the CBLR information in the Call Report Schedule RC-R, Part I, as reflected in, report the Call Report Instruction Book, except that item 32 (Total Assets) of this Appendix reflects the lower of the value of the institution's total assets as of December 31, 2019 or the date of the current quarterly report and other eligibility criteria set forth therein must Timeline based on percentages of total assets must use total assets as of the reporting date to the current quarter end.
Public comments are invited on all aspects of this joint announcement. Comments are expressly desired on:
(a) whether the proposed revisions to the information files covered by this notice are necessary for the proper performance of the agencies' tasks, including whether the information is of practical use;
(b) the accuracy of the agencies' estimates of the information collection effort proposed for review, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(c) ways to improve the quality, usefulness and clarity of information collected;
(d) ways to minimize the burden of collecting information about respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and
(e) Estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operating, maintaining and purchasing information delivery services.
Comments submitted in response to this joint announcement will be shared by all agencies.
department of the Ministry of Finance.
Announcements of meetings.
This release announces that the US Treasury Department's Tribal Advisory Committee (TTAC) will be convening public meetings from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 and Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Due to COVID-19 safety concerns, meetings will be held via conference call. Meetings are public and teleconferencing is accessible to people of all skill levels.
The meetings will take place on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time and Wednesday, June 16, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Easter time.
Due to safety concerns related to COVID-19, meetings will be held via conference call. No registration is required. Attendees wishing to attend meetings should call 1-888-455-7136 or 1-773-799-3680. For the public session on March 17, 2021, use attendee password 6476771 and conference number 1970361. For the public session on June 16, 2021, use attendee password 4200152 and conference number 1970369. , you will be prompted by your name, title and organizational affiliation asked. It is recommended to call 15 minutes before the start of the session. Attendees wishing to make public comments during any of the sessions should email
If you require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department Offices Reasonable Accommodations Coordinator at
Nancy Montoya, Policy Analyst, Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Room 1426G, Washington, DC 20220, at (202) 622-2031 (this is not a toll-free number) or by email
Section 3 of the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act of 2014, Public Law 113-68, 128 Stat. 1883, effective September 26, 2014 (TGWEA), directs the Secretary of the Treasury (Secretary) to establish a seven-member Tribal Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary on matters relating to Indian taxation, the training of IRS field staff and the provision of training advice and technical assistance to Native American tax officials.
Pursuant to Section 3 of the TGWEA and pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. Application. 1
(1) matters relating to the taxation of Indians;
(2) Establishing training and education for internal revenue field agents who administer and enforce the internal tax laws relating to Native American tribes of the federal Indian law and the federal government's exclusive legal contract and relationship of trust with indigenous tribal governments; and
(3) The establishment of training for such field revenue workers and provisions for the training and technical assistance of tribal finance officers in the implementation of the TGWEA and any amendments.
Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of FACA and the Implementing Rules at 41 CFR 102-3.150, Krishna P. Vallabhaneni, the Designated Federal Officer of the TTAC, has ordered the release of this notice to inform the public that the TTAC will be its seventh regular meeting on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Easter time. The eighth regular meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Easter time. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these meetings will be held via conference call.
During these meetings, the seven TTAC members will keep abreast of the work of the three TTAC subcommittees, hear public comments and take other necessary steps to fulfill the TTAC's mandate.
Members of the public who wish to comment on TTAC's business are encouraged to submit written comments in one of the following ways:
• Send electronic comments to
• Submit paper comments in triplicate to the Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee, Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Room 1426G, Washington, DC 20220.
The Treasury will publish any comments received on its website (
Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
Notice of Public Session.
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces a meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). Among other things, NOSB assists the USDA in developing standards for materials to be used in organic production and advises the Secretary of Agriculture on other aspects of implementation of the Organic Food Production Act.
The NOSB will meet virtually from April 28 to 30, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. at around 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) every day. The NOSB will hear public oral comments via webinars prior to the meeting on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 and Thursday, April 22, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at around 5:00 p.m. E.T. The deadline for submitting written comments and/or registering for oral comments is 11:59 p.m. ET April 5, 2021.
The NOSB meeting and webinars are virtual and can be accessed via the internet and/or telephone. Access information will be available on the AMS website. Detailed information about the webinars and the public session can be found at
Woman. Michelle Arsenault, Advisory Committee Specialist, National Organic Standards Board, USDA-AMS-NOP, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 2642-S, STOP 0268, Washington, DC 20250-0268; Phone: (202) 997-0115; E-mail:
According to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Application. 2 and 7
Comments should relate to specific topics listed on the meeting agenda.
The meeting takes place virtually. If you are a person requiring reasonable accommodation, please request sign language interpretation, hearing aids or other reasonable accommodation from the person listed in advance
Reasonable arrangements will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Office of Environmental Property and Management, USDA.
Notification and request for public comment on an extension of an existing OMB approval.
Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Office of Environmental Property and Management to apply for an extension of a currently approved technical information equipment under Section 14220 of the Agricultural Act 2008.
Comments on this release must be received within 60 days of posting on the
The Office of Environmental Property and Management invites interested parties to submit comments on this announcement. Comments can be submitted in any of the following ways:
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Contact the Pernell Ridley Office of Property and Environmental Management, USA. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250, phone 202-309-1125 or email at
Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), this notice announces the Office of Environmental Property and Management's intention to seek a permit for an existing collection without an OMB control number.
All responses to this notice will be aggregated and included in the OMB permit application. All comments will be made public.
Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), USDA.
Notice.
In accordance with the 1995 Bureaucracy Reduction Act, this notice invites the general public and other public bodies to comment on this information gathering proposal. This collection is a new collection for the Study of Nutrition and Activity in Childcare Environments II (SNACS-II).
Written comments must be received by April 19, 2021.
Comments may be sent to: Constance Newman, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314, 202-213-9856. Comments may also be faxed or emailed to Constance Newman at 703-305-2576
All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the Office of Management and Budget permit application. All comments are publicly documented.
Requests for additional information or copies of this information collection should be directed to Constance Newman at 202-213-9856.
The SNACS-II is the second comprehensive, nationally representative assessment of CACFP providers and the infants, children, and adolescents they serve. The image of the CACFP will be updated following the October 2017 effective date of the updated Meal Standard Requirements. Under the updated requirements, CACFP meals and snacks must include a greater variety of fruits and vegetables, more whole grains, and less added sugar and saturated fat. The updated requirements are also intended to encourage breastfeeding.
The SNACS-II will collect data in program year 2022-2023 to achieve eight general objectives: (1) characteristics of the CACFP provider, (2) nutritional quality of the food offered, (3) food intake of children, (4) physical activity of children and household characteristics, (5) wasting of CACFP meals, (6) adolescent physical activity and household characteristics, (7) infant food intake and physical activity during care, and (8) the cost of preparing meals and CACFP snacks . SNACS-II will largely replicate the methods used in the first study of diet and activity in childcare settings, as comparing key outcomes at the two time points is an important focus of the study. SNACS-II will collect data from nationally representative samples of CACFP providers, including family day care, day care, head-start centers, at-risk after-school centers, and after-school day care; babies, children and adolescents; and parents/guardians. In order to answer the series of research questions under the eight study objectives, the data collection activities to be conducted pursuant to this announcement include the following:
• The Provider Environment Survey and Monitoring Form is used to describe the characteristics of CACFP providers.
• The menu survey is used to assess the nutritional quality of the food on offer.
• The Meal Observation Handout and Self-Applied 24-Hour Food Recall (ASA24) handout is used to describe children's food intake.
• The parent interview and height and weight form collect data on children's physical activity and family characteristics.
• The Eating Experiences and Physical Activity Survey and Teen Parent Interview collect data on physical activity and household characteristics of teenagers.
• The Children's Menu Survey is used to assess the nutritional quality of foods offered to babies. The Baby Intake Form collects information about babies' food intake during care.
• The pre-visit cost interview, the pre-visit cost form, the sponsor/centre cost interview, the center director cost interview, the center catering cost interview, and the cost questionnaire self-administered to collect information
The full sample, which is expected to be used to describe the characteristics of CACFP suppliers and the nutritional quality of the food on offer, includes 1,340 suppliers. Nursery managers and family daycare managers complete the Vendor Survey and Food Preparers complete the Menu Survey. Study personnel complete the environmental monitoring form for a subset of 420 of these providers (no public fee is associated with this activity).
The expected full sample, which will be used to describe children's food intake, physical activity, household characteristics, and dishwashing waste, includes 2,160 children and their parents or guardians. Parents and guardians will be recruited for and consent to the study. Trained study personnel observe children's meals, snacks, and leftovers using the mealtime observation handout and measure their height and weight using the height and weight form. Parents and legal guardians complete the parent interview and ASA24 for an inpatient day and an ASA24 for an absence day. Independent subsamples of 10 percent of parents complete a separate day in or out of ASA24 care to estimate usual nutrient intake.
The expected full sample, which will be used to measure physical activity and household characteristics of teenagers, will include 720 teenagers and their parents or guardians. Parents and guardians will be recruited for and consent to the study. Adolescents provide consent and complete the Diet and Physical Activity Experiences Survey. Parents and legal guardians will complete the Teen Parent Interview.
The expected full sample that will be used to measure infant feeding intake and physical activity during induction will include: (1) 548 food preparers completing the Children's Menu Survey, (2) 139 caregivers or teachers completing the infant intake, and (3) 375 parents/guardians recruited for the study consent and report the infant's weight for age.
The expected full sample used to estimate the cost of producing CACFP meals and snacks includes 444 suppliers. Individuals who complete data collection include sponsor and vendor employees. Sponsor program staff or site directors complete the Pre-Visit Cost Interview, Pre-Visit Cost Form, and Sponsor/Center Cost Interview. Center managers complete the Center Manager Cost Interview and Self-Administered Cost Questionnaire. Food preparers conduct the cost interview for the center food service.
Veterans Benefits Administration, Division of Veterans Affairs.
Notice.
Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will forward the collection of information summarized below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review . The PRA presentation describes the nature of the information collection and the expected costs and burdens, and includes the actual data collection tool.
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection must be sent to within 30 days of the posting of this notice
Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 1717 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266-4688 oder E-Mail
This is the form revision. The changes include significant revisions to the instructions section to make them easier to understand. New sections have been added to the form for ease of completion: applicant identification information, type of benefit, SOC/SSOC opt-in from legacy grievance system, and signature of authorized representative. The section on requesting informal conferences has been edited to be clearer and more complete. Added examples to the Issues section for higher-level review. Formatting changes were made to simplify the form. Added optical character recognition panels to support scanning technology.
The burden on respondents is reduced as the associated tracking number originally comprised two forms, but we are using this revision to separate the two forms into two tracking numbers and only Form VA 20-0996 will remain under the current tracking number.
An agency may not undertake or sponsor any collection of information, and an individual is under no obligation to respond unless they provide a currently valid OMB tracking number. O
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Veterans Benefits Administration, Division of Veterans Affairs.
Notice.
Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will forward the collection of information summarized below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review . The PRA presentation describes the nature of the information collection and the expected costs and burdens, and includes the actual data collection tool.
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection must be sent to within 30 days of the posting of this notice
Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 1717 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266-4688 oder E-Mail
Authority: Public Law 115-55; 38 CFR 3.2501.
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