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The February 24, 2017 issue of "Federal Register" is presented. It discusses the final rule released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System which applies an inflation adjustment to the total consolidated asset threshold of $10 billion in Regulation I, that implements the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act provision. It explores the final rule released by the Bureau of Industry and Security that made a temporary general license which restored the licensing requirements.

The article offers information on notices issued by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). It says that the NRC has determined the successful completion of inspections, tests and analyses. It mentions the issue of license amendment to functional magnetic resonance imaging (FMRI) by the NRC to authorize indirect transfer of control. It states that the second and final part of the construction permit applied by SHINE Medical Technologies Inc. is acceptable for docketing.

The article offers information related to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) final rule on the Travelers' Information Stations (TIS). It says that FCC is amending the Public Safety Pool-eligible entities under TIS, who are allowed to transmit travel information through amplitude modulated (AM) band frequencies related to imminent threat. It also states that FCC will remove confusing aspects under TIS to improve understanding on the permissible content TIS licensees can transmit.

The article offers information on the notices issued by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) as of August 12, 2013. It states that NRC has been requesting for public comments concerning the combine and facility operating licenses applications and amendments. It adds that Luminant Generation Co. LLC has requested to withdraw its license application on October 2, 2012 and has been granted by NRC.

The article focuses on the public notices from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). It says that NRC is seeking comments regarding its approval requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) about the renewal of an information collection. It states that the comments for the license amendment request of the NRC must be filed by June 17, 2013. It discusses the final License Renewal Interim Staff Guidance (LR-ISG), LR-ISG-2011-14 issued by NRC.

The article presents an order approving direct and indirect transfers of license, from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The NRC has allowed the direct transfer of South Mississippi Electric Power Association, System Energy Resources Inc. (SERI), Entergy Mississippi Inc. (EMI), and Entergy Operations Inc. to operate as Grand Gulf Nuclear Powerplant. The permit for license transfers does not provide changes to the interconnections and offsite power in Mississippi.

The article reports that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NCR) is seeking public comment on Draft Spent Fuel Storage and Transportation Interim Staff Guidance No. 26A, Revision 0, "Shielding and Radiation Protection Review Effort and Licensing Conditions for 10 CFR Part 72 Applications." The draft offers guidance to NRC staff when reviewing the shielding and radiation protection portions of applications for certificates of compliance, among others. Comments are due by May 13, 2013.

The article discusses the proposal by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to amend the compliance certification requirements for state and federal operating permits programs that were published in the periodical on June 27, 2003. One sentence has been deleted from the rules in error. This action allegedly proposes to restore the sentence to its original location in the rules. Comments must reportedly be received on or before May 28, 2013.

The article offers information on several rules and regulations of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) as of March 19, 2013. The rules and regulations related to byproduct material physical protection include one on general applicability to local byproduct material licensing, one on licenses for radiation safety and industrial radiography requisites for industrial radiographic operations, and one on physical protection of materials and plants.

The article reports on the rules proposed by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on the amendment of regulations on national marine sanctuaries. It says that the rule would reorganize and update the permitting regulations, eliminate redundancies and outmoded regulations, adopt standard description of boundaries, and consolidate general procedures. It adds that the proposal will be undertaken as part of the management plan review processes of the sanctuaries.

The article presents a notice of availability and reissuance of general permit from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA has proposed to reissue its permit on national pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES) for offshore oil and gas exploration, development and production in southern California. Public written comments to the proposal will be accepted until February 4, 2013.

The article presents a notice from the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Fish and Wildlife Service on the receipt of endangered species permit applications. It mentions the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) and its requirement of public document for the issuance of the permits. It also notes submitted documents for review under the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act of 1974.

The article presents an order approving direct and indirect transfers of license, from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The NRC has allowed the direct transfer of Waterford Steam Electric Station and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation to become Entergy Louisiana LLC, a new limited liability company. The permit for license transfers does not provide changes to the interconnections and offsite power to Waterford.

The article reports that Strata Energy, Inc. has passed an application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NCR) for a new source materials license for the proposed Ross In-Situ Uranium Recovery (ISR) Project proposed to be located in Crook County, Wyoming. The NCR is seeking public comment to a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Ross Project. Comments must be submitted by May 13, 2013.

The article focuses on a notice of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NCR) regarding the Renewed Facility Operating licenses from FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Co. (FENOC) which authorizes the Beaver Valley Power Station, units 1 and 2 operation. It says that FENOC has notified the NRC of its transition intent to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 805 fire protection program. It adds that the NRC has determined FENOC has justified its commitment.

The article presents a notice from the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Fish and Wildlife Service on endangered and threatened species permit applications as well as public comment request. It mentions the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 as well as their requirement of comments for the issuance of the permits. It also notes the deadline for submission on or before April 10, 2014.

The article offers information on notices from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). It states that NSF is seeking for comments from the public regarding the proposed information collection as part of its effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden. It cites notice of permits under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 that NSF is required to publish.

The article offers information on a notice issued by the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding actions taken by the FHWA, and other federal agencies. It reports that the action taken is related to a proposed highway project, Loop 1, from Farm-to-Market (FM) 734 to Cesar Chavez Street inTravis County, Texas. It mentions that the actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.

The article reports on the invitation of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to comment on the application for a recovery permit to conduct enhancement of survival activities with endangered species. It provides an overview of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 which prohibits activities with endangered species unless a Federal permit allows such activity. Moreover, the endangered species described in the recovery permit such as the Branta sandvicensis and Oreomystis mana are also discussed.

The article focuses on the public notice of the U.S. Library of Congress and Copyright Royalty Board to audit the statement of account for 2009, 2010, and 2011 submitted by Last.fm Ltd. which concerns the royalty payments made pursuant to two statutory licenses.

The article presents a notice from the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on the acceptance of the preliminary permit applied by Mesa de Los Carros Hydro LLC for filing and soliciting comments, motions to intervene, and competing applications. It notes that the application was filed by the company pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act. The feasibility of the Pumped Storage Project to be located in San Miguel County, New Mexico is proposed by the applicant.