Vol. 1 · No. 4Thursday, May 5, 2022

Small business rule changes: 20 entries flagged for owners.

Owner-readable summary of Federal Register, SBA, DOL, OFAC, and compliance updates published on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Scanned 47 source documents matching small-business terms; 20 warranted a closer look.

Environmental Protection Agency· Rule· 87 FR 26687

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Proteins From Soy; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance

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This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of hydrolyzed vegetable proteins from soy when used as an inert ingredient (pH adjusting agent, surfactant, or adhesive) in pesticide products applied to growing crops pre-harvest, limited to 25% in the pesticide formulation.…

Owner check — Compliance action: verify whether products, materials, permits, reporting, or customer notices need updating.

Environmental Protection Agency· Rule· 87 FR 26680

Approval and Promulgation of State Air Quality Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; Texas; Control of Emissions From Existing Other Solid Waste Incineration Units

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Pursuant to the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the CAA section 111(d)/129 state plan submitted by the State of Texas for sources subject to the Other Solid Waste Incineration Units (OSWI) Emission Guidelines (EG). The Texas OSWI plan was submitted to…

Owner check — Compliance action: verify whether products, materials, permits, reporting, or customer notices need updating.

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation· Notice· 87 FR 26771

Notice of Intent To Request Public Comment on Draft Exemption From Historic Preservation Review for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment

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The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) proposes an exemption that would relieve Federal agencies from the requirement of taking into account the effects of their undertakings on historic properties that involve the installation of certain electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). The proposed exemption…

Owner check — Comment window open: decide whether to comment, alert counsel, or update the compliance calendar.

Environmental Protection Agency· Proposed Rule· 87 FR 26710

Air Plan Approval; OR; Oakridge PM2.5 Redesignation to Attainment and Maintenance Plan

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to redesignate the Oakridge, Oregon nonattainment area (Oakridge NAA or Oakridge area) to attainment for the 2006 24-hour fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). EPA also proposes to approve a maintenance plan for the area…

Owner check — Compliance action: verify whether products, materials, permits, reporting, or customer notices need updating.

Agriculture Department· Proposed Rule· 87 FR 26695

Preserving Trust Benefits Under the Packers and Stockyards Act

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The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) proposes to revise the regulations providing instructions for livestock sellers and live poultry sellers or growers who desire to preserve their interest in statutory trusts under the Packers and Stockyards Act (Act). The proposed revisions would add procedures and timeframes…

Owner check — Comment window open: decide whether to comment, alert counsel, or update the compliance calendar.

Transportation Department· Proposed Rule· 87 FR 26705

Proposed Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-277, Point Lay, AK

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This action proposes to amend United States Area Navigation (RNAV) T-route, T-277 in the vicinity of Point Lay, AK, due to the planned decommissioning of the Point Lay, AK, (PIZ) Non-Directional Beacons (NDB). The Point Lay, AK, (PIZ) NDB will decommission as part of a large and comprehensive T-route modernization…

Owner check — Industry-specific action: operators in the named location or regulated activity should confirm dates, boundaries, and exemptions.

Treasury Department· Proposed Rule· 87 FR 26806

Use of Actuarial Tables in Valuing Annuities, Interests for Life or a Term of Years, and Remainder or Reversionary Interests

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This document contains proposed regulations relating to the use of actuarial tables in valuing annuities, interests for life or a term of years, and remainder or reversionary interests. These regulations will affect the valuation of inter vivos and testamentary transfers of interests dependent on one or more measuring…

Owner check — Sanctions/trade action: re-screen vendors, customers, owners, and foreign counterparties before transactions.

Agency for International Development· Notice· 87 FR 26723

30-Day Notice of Public Information Collections

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) seeks Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to continue the information collections described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act for 1995, USAID requests public comment on these collections from all interested individuals and…

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Health and Human Services Department· Notice· 87 FR 26760

Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed…

Owner check — Comment window open: decide whether to comment, alert counsel, or update the compliance calendar.

Labor Department· Notice· 87 FR 26790

Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Petition Requirements and Investigative Data Collection: Trade Act of 1974, as Amended

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The Department of Labor's (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed extension for the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled, "Petition Requirements and Investigative Data Collection: Trade Act of 1974, as Amended." This comment…

Owner check — Labor/OSHA action: check workplace, payroll, certification, or contractor obligations against the source notice.

Labor Department· Notice· 87 FR 26791

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Jobs for Veterans State Grants Reports

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The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.

Owner check — Labor/OSHA action: check workplace, payroll, certification, or contractor obligations against the source notice.

Health and Human Services Department· Notice· 87 FR 26764

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Antimicrobial Animal Drug Distribution Reports and Recordkeeping

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Owner check — Comment window open: decide whether to comment, alert counsel, or update the compliance calendar.

Small Business Administration· Notice· 87 FR 26796

Edison Fund V, L.P.; Surrender of License of Small Business Investment Company

Owner check — SBA action: confirm whether financing, disaster assistance, eligibility, or SBIC exposure changes for your business.

Federal Communications Commission· Notice· 87 FR 26757

Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget

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As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection.…

Owner check — Comment window open: decide whether to comment, alert counsel, or update the compliance calendar.

Small Business Administration· Notice· 87 FR 26796

Prism Mezzanine Fund SBIC, L.P.; Surrender of License of Small Business Investment Company

Owner check — SBA action: confirm whether financing, disaster assistance, eligibility, or SBIC exposure changes for your business.

Treasury Department· Notice· 87 FR 26801

Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8832

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments…

Owner check — Sanctions/trade action: re-screen vendors, customers, owners, and foreign counterparties before transactions.

Health and Human Services Department· Notice· 87 FR 26762

Proposed Information Collection Activity: National Medical Support Notice Part A (OMB No.: 0970-0222)

The Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), is requesting a 3-year extension of the National Medical Support Notice (NMSN) Part A. This request includes minor revisions to the NMSN Part A form, revisions to and separation of the instructions into a stand-alone…

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Personnel Management Office· Notice· 87 FR 26850

SES Positions That Were Career Reserved During CY 2021

This is a notice of all positions in the Senior Executive Service (SES) that were career reserved during calendar year 2021.

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau· Notice· 87 FR 26727

Supervisory Highlights, Issue 26, Spring 2022

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) is issuing its twenty-sixth edition of Supervisory Highlights.

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Small Business Administration· Notice· 87 FR 26796

Valesco Commerce Street Capital, L.P.; Surrender of License of Small Business Investment Company

Owner check — SBA action: confirm whether financing, disaster assistance, eligibility, or SBIC exposure changes for your business.