Statutes and regulations

Small Business Innovation Research Grants Program; Administrative Provisions

62 FR 11256 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 62 › Proposed Rules › 62 FR 11256

under Executive Order 12866, and it has been determined that it is not a ``significant regulatory action'' rule because it will not have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or adversely … United States means the fifty States, the territories and possessions of the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and the District of Columbia.

Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship Program and Faculty Research Abroad Fellowship Program

88 FR 16924 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 88 › Proposed Rules › 88 FR 16924

The program provides fellowships to doctoral candidates who are planning a teaching career in the United States upon completion of their programs and who possess sufficient foreign language skills in the … Section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866 defines a “significant regulatory action” as an action likely to result in a rule that may— (1) Have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more, or adversely

Federal Home Loan Bank Financial Management and Mission Achievement

64 FR 52163 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 64 › Proposed Rules › 64 FR 52163

As used in this part: Business risk means the risk of an adverse impact on a Bank's profitability resulting from external factors as may occur in both the short and long run. … If the board of directors determines that there are not a sufficient number of board directors possessing the necessary skills and expertise to qualify for service on the audit committee (considering

Trade Options on the Enumerated Agricultural Commodities

62 FR 59624 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 62 › Proposed Rules › 62 FR 59624

The option is covered in the sense that, if the option is exercised, the writer of the option has the commodity in his or her possession to deliver on the contract. … These commenters maintained that participants in these markets possess sufficient sophistication with respect to contracting so as not to require regulatory oversight.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designating the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Population of Grizzly Bears as a Distinct Population Segment; Removing the Yellowstone Distinct Population Segment of Grizzly Bears From the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife

70 FR 69854 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 70 › Proposed Rules › 70 FR 69854

There must be no impacts to sensitive species without an analysis of the significance of adverse effects on the populations, its habitat, and the viability of the species (USFS 2004). … Additionally, the Coordinating Committee possesses the resources, data, and experience to provide the Service with a strong argument for the petition.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Endangered Status for Reticulated Flatwoods Salamander; Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for Frosted Flatwoods Salamander and Reticulated Flatwoods Salamander

73 FR 54125 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 73 › Proposed Rules › 73 FR 54125

Forest management that includes intensive site preparation may adversely affect flatwoods salamanders directly and indirectly (Means et al . 1996, p. 426). … This designation protects the species by preventing its sale, purchase, or possession in Georgia and by prohibiting actions that cause direct mortality of the species or the destruction of its habitat

Exclusion of Tethered Launches From Licensing Requirements

79 FR 42475 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 79 › Proposed Rules › 79 FR 42475

Established Strength Properties The FAA would withdraw the proposed requirement that a tether system eligible for exclusion from chapter III requirements possess “established strength properties.” … The agency has determined that it would not be a “significant energy action” under the executive order and would not be likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of

Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program

81 FR 57348 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 81 › Proposed Rules › 81 FR 57348

• Determination: Consistent with the proposed removal of current § 32.27, which provides claimants with the option to seek reconsideration of an adverse disability determination, the proposed rule would … This is because the regulatory definition of “firefighter” requires that a firefighter possess, among other things, the legal authority and responsibility to engage in the suppression of fire outside of

Vehicles Built in Two or More Stages

69 FR 36038 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 69 › Proposed Rules › 69 FR 36038

the IVD. 12 12 International had suggested adding a subsection that would allocate responsibility to later-stage manufacturers for post-incomplete vehicle manufacturer modifications or additions that adversely … CFR part 567. 3 ernational had suggested adding a subsection that would allocate responsibility to later-stage manufacturers for post-incomplete vehicle manufacturer modifications or additions that adversely

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revised 12-Month Finding to List the Upper Missouri River Distinct Population Segment of Arctic Grayling as Endangered or Threatened

75 FR 54708 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 75 › Proposed Rules › 75 FR 54708

In Miner and Mussigbrod Lakes, anglers can keep up to 5 Arctic grayling per day and have up to 10 in possession, in accordance with standard daily and possession limits for that angling management district … Arctic grayling in Miner and Mussigbrod Lakes are subject to more liberal regulations; anglers can keep up to 5 per day and have up to 10 in possession in accordance with standard daily and possession

401 KAR 4:220. Water supply plan requirements

401 KAR 4:220 · Kentucky · Regulations

Title 401 › Chapter 004 › 401 KAR 4:220

Areas possessing known or potential sources of nonpoint source pollution; 2 he degree of hazard posed by potential contaminants of a water supplier source. … Areas possessing known or potential sources of nonpoint source pollution; 2. Discharges permitted or tank batteries registered under 401 KAR 5:050 through 401 KAR 5:090; 3.

Revised Policy Statement on Enforcement

123 FERC ¶ 61,156 · Federal · Agency guidance

FERC Policy Statements › Revised Policy Statement on Enforcement

We possess broad discretion in fashioning the appropriate remedy,32 and our choice is carefully tailored to the facts and circumstances of each case. … Did the company fairly and accurately determine the effects of the misconduct, including identifying the revenues and profits resulting from the misconduct and the customers or market participants adversely

4.9 GHz Band

77 FR 45558 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 77 › Proposed Rules › 77 FR 45558

might obtain more information about such uses, what applications and uses are best suited for the band, and what are the most cost-effective ways to improve accessibility to the band while minimizing the adverse … We ask commenters representing the NRPC or the RPCs to discuss to what extent they possess the personnel, technical, and financial resources to administer registration responsibilities for the 4.9 GHz

Pay for Senior-Level and Scientific or Professional Positions

76 FR 80268 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 76 › Proposed Rules › 76 FR 80268

Virgin Islands, or another U.S. territory or possession where locality pay was not authorized. … Reductions in Pay An SL or ST employee's rate of basic pay may be reduced subject to adverse action rules in 5 CFR part 752, subpart D; however, an SL or ST employee may be reduced in grade or removed

Inspection of Records Relating to Depiction of Simulated Sexually Explicit Performances

73 FR 32262 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 73 › Proposed Rules › 73 FR 32262

As noted above, most states have laws similar to the federal statute criminalizing production, distribution, and possession of simulated sexually explicit conduct involving a minor. … effect on the economy of $100,000,000 or more; a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, Federal, State, or local government agencies, or geographic regions; or significant adverse

Manifest Requirements Under Section 231 of the Act

68 FR 292 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 68 › Proposed Rules › 68 FR 292

Indeed, the Service believes that most small carriers already will possess the necessary equipment and will not have to incur any additional costs. … Indeed, the Service believes that most small carriers already will possess the necessary equipment and will not have to incur any additional costs.

Performance and Handling Qualities Requirements for Rotorcraft

71 FR 42222 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 71 › Proposed Rules › 71 FR 42222

proposed rule is not a “significant energy action” under the executive order because it is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866, and it is not likely to have a significant adverse … limited flight conditions or modes of operation determined by the Administrator to be acceptable, the slope of the control position versus airspeed curve may be neutral or negative if the rotorcraft possesses

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Finding and Proposed Rule To List Three Angelshark Species as Endangered Under the Endangered Species Act

80 FR 40969 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 80 › Proposed Rules › 80 FR 40969

In 2011, these protections were extended out to 12 nautical miles and the species was also added under section 9(2) and 9(5), protecting it from being possessed or traded. … , if prudent and determinable (16 U.S.C. 1533(a)(3)(A)); Federal agency requirements to consult with NMFS under section 7 of the ESA to ensure their actions do not jeopardize the species or result in adverse

Control of Emissions of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: In-Use Testing for Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines and Vehicles

69 FR 32804 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 69 › Proposed Rules › 69 FR 32804

engine family will not necessarily lead to, or necessarily insulate an engine family from, appropriate remedial actions, depending on the particular results of the testing and other information in EPA's possession … EPA believes, however, that the emission reductions from the strategies proposed in this rulemaking will further reduce air toxic emissions and the related adverse impacts on children's health. H.

Groundfish Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska and Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Observer Program

77 FR 23326 · Federal · Regulations

Federal Register › Vol. 77 › Proposed Rules › 77 FR 23326

Non-renewal of an FPP or Registered Buyer permit would not affect the permit holder's liability for observer fees incurred while they possessed or were required to possess an FPP or Registered Buyer permit … To receive IFQ or CDQ halibut or IFQ sablefish, a person must possess a Registered Buyer permit (§ 679.4).