82 FR 28994 - Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership-Amendments to the Terms and Schedule of Financial Assistance
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Institutes of Standards and Technology Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 122 (June 27, 2017)
National Institutes of Standards and Technology
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 122 (June 27, 2017)
| Page Range | 28994-28995 | |
| FR Document | 2017-13423 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 122 (Tuesday, June 27, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 28994-28995] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-13423] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institutes of Standards and Technology 15 CFR Part 290 [Docket No.: 170526519-7519-01] RIN 0693-AB64 Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership--Amendments to the Terms and Schedule of Financial Assistance AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Department of Commerce. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: NIST is issuing a final rule to amend the regulations governing the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program to reflect the current cost sharing requirements for cooperative agreements for the establishment and operation of MEP Centers, consistent with recent amendments to the MEP authorizing statute. Under the revised statute, NIST may provide up to 50 percent of the capital and annual operating and maintenance funds required to establish and support an MEP Center. The regulations are also being amended to remove other cost sharing rules that are not required by the MEP authorizing statute or current program policies. DATES: This rule is effective June 27, 2017. [[Page 28995]] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anne-Louise Marquis, at (301) 975-3944 or [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Hollings MEP Program (Program) is a unique program, consisting of centers in each state and Puerto Rico with partnerships at the state, federal, and local levels. Prior to being amended by Section 501(b) of the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act (AICA), Public Law 114-329, the Program statute, 15 U.S.C. 278k, required that NIST provide less than 50 percent of the capital and annual operating and maintenance funds of an MEP Center beginning in the fourth year of a cooperative agreement. The revised statute allows NIST to provide up to 50 percent of the capital and annual operating and maintenance funds required to establish and support an MEP Center. NIST is amending the MEP regulations, specifically 15 CFR 290.4, to implement the revised statute and to eliminate certain limitations on the amounts and sources of MEP Center cost share that are not required by 15 U.S.C. 278k and that do not reflect current MEP Program cost sharing policies. II. Statutory Authority NIST is revising 15 CFR 290.4 to ensure it is fully consistent with recent statutory changes to 15 U.S.C. 278k(e)(2) made by section 501(b) of AICA, and to ensure that the cost sharing requirements in 15 CFR 290.4 are consistent with the cost sharing requirements for financial assistance awards contained in 2 CFR part 200 and with current MEP Program cost sharing policies. III. Regulatory Analysis Because this final rule is a matter relating to public property, loans, grants, benefits, or contracts, 5 U.S.C. 553 does not apply. See 5 U.S.C. 553(a)(2). Therefore, prior notice and opportunity for public comment are not required under 5 U.S.C. 553, and there is no requirement for a 30-day delay in the effectiveness of this action under 5 U.S.C. 553(d). Executive Order 12866 This final rule was determined to be not significant for purposes of Executive Order 12866. Executive Order 13132 This final rule does not contain policies with Federalism implications as defined in Executive Order 13132. Regulatory Flexibility Act Because prior notice and opportunity for public comment are not required for this rule by 5 U.S.C. 553, or any other law, the analytical requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., do not apply. Paperwork Reduction Act This proposed rule contains no new collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. National Environmental Policy Act This final rule will not significantly affect the quality of the human environment. Therefore, an environmental assessment or Environmental Impact Statement is not required to be prepared under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. List of Subjects in 15 CFR Part 290 Grant programs, Science and technology, Cooperative agreements. For the reasons stated in the preamble, NIST is amending 15 CFR part 290 as follows: PART 290--REGIONAL CENTERS FOR THE TRANSFER OF MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY 0 1. The authority citation for 15 CFR part 290 continues to read as follows: Authority: 15 U.S.C. 278k. 0 2. Revise Sec. 290.4 to read as follows: Sec. 290.4 Terms and schedule of financial assistance. The Secretary may provide up to 50 percent of the capital and annual operating and maintenance funds required to establish and support an MEP Center. Phillip A. Singerman, Associate Director for Innovations and Industry Services. [FR Doc. 2017-13423 Filed 6-26-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-13-P
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DATES: As of June 27, 2017, the special DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Thrust Control System (ATTCS) design
conditions published on October 31, requirement specified in Title 14, Code
2014, at 79 FR 64666, are withdrawn. Federal Aviation Administration of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 25,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tara section I25.5(b)(2).
Fitzgerald, ANE–112, Engine and 14 CFR Part 33 The proposed takeoff rating was for
Propeller Directorate, Aircraft [Docket No. FAA–2014–0376; Notice No. 33– use during OEI events that occur during
Certification Service, 1200 District 014–01–SC] takeoff in high ambient temperature
Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts, conditions, up to 5 degrees Celsius
01803–5213; telephone (781) 238–7130; Special Conditions: SNECMA, hotter than the rated takeoff corner
facsimile (781) 238–7199; email Silvercrest-2 SC–2D; Rated 10-Minute point. The assumptions for this rating
Tara.Fitzgerald@faa.gov. One Engine Inoperative Takeoff Thrust are no longer valid and the ‘‘Rated 10-
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: at High Ambient Temperature; Minute OEI TOTHAT’’ is not needed.
Withdrawal
Background Conclusion
AGENCY: Federal Aviation This withdrawal does not preclude
On April 19, 2011, SNECMA, now Administration (FAA), DOT.
known as Safran Aircraft Engines (SAE) the FAA from issuing another notice on
ACTION: Final special conditions, the subject matter in the future or
applied for a new type certificate for the withdrawal.
Silvercrest-2 SC–2D engine model. At committing the agency to any future
that time, the Silvercrest-2 SC–2D course of action.
SUMMARY: The FAA is withdrawing
engine model was to have a novel or previously published special conditions Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
unusual design feature when compared for the Silvercrest-2 SC–2D engine June 13, 2017.
to the state of technology described in model. We are requesting the Carlos A. Pestana,
the airworthiness standards for aircraft withdrawal because the ‘‘Rated 10- Acting Assistant Manager, Engine and
engines. The design feature included an Minute One Engine Inoperative Takeoff Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification
additional takeoff rating for the Thrust at High Ambient Temperature Service.
Silvercrest-2 SC–2D engine model, (Rated 10-Minute OEI TOTHAT) is not [FR Doc. 2017–12939 Filed 6–26–17; 8:45 am]
named ‘‘Rated 10-Minute One Engine needed. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Inoperative Takeoff Thrust at High DATES: As of June 27, 2017, the special
Ambient Temperature’’ (Rated 10- conditions published on October 31,
Minute OEI TOTHAT). It was intended 2014 at 79 FR 64666, are withdrawn. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
to maintain the takeoff thrust in certain FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tara
high ambient temperature conditions for Fitzgerald, ANE–112, Engine and National Institutes of Standards and
a maximum of 10 minutes with one Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Technology
engine inoperative (OEI). Certification Service, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts, 15 CFR Part 290
Reason for Withdrawal
01803–5213; telephone (781) 238–7130; [Docket No.: 170526519–7519–01]
The FAA is withdrawing Notice No.
facsimile (781) 238–7199; email
33–014–01–SC because of concerns RIN 0693–AB64
Tara.Fitzgerald@faa.gov.
raised over the sufficiency of the ‘‘Rated
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Hollings Manufacturing Extension
10-Minute OEI TOTHAT’’ special
condition to meet the Automatic Takeoff Background Partnership—Amendments to the
Thrust Control System (ATTCS) design Terms and Schedule of Financial
On April 19, 2011, SNECMA, now Assistance
requirement specified in Title 14, Code known as Safran Aircraft Engines (SAE)
of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 25, applied for a new type certificate for the AGENCY: National Institute of Standards
section I25.5(b)(2). Silvercrest-2 SC–2D engine model. At and Technology (NIST), United States
The proposed takeoff rating was for that time, the Silvercrest-2 SC–2D Department of Commerce.
use during OEI events that occur during engine model was to have a novel or ACTION: Final rule.
takeoff in high ambient temperature unusual design feature when compared
conditions, up to 5 degrees Celsius to the state of technology described in SUMMARY: NIST is issuing a final rule to
hotter than the rated takeoff corner the airworthiness standards for aircraft amend the regulations governing the
point. The assumptions for this rating engines. The design feature included an Hollings Manufacturing Extension
are no longer valid and the ‘‘Rated 10- additional takeoff rating for the Partnership (MEP) program to reflect the
Minute OEI TOTHAT’’ is not needed. Silvercrest-2 SC–2D engine model, current cost sharing requirements for
Conclusion named ‘‘Rated 10-Minute One Engine cooperative agreements for the
Inoperative Takeoff Thrust at High establishment and operation of MEP
This withdrawal does not preclude Centers, consistent with recent
the FAA from issuing another notice on Ambient Temperature’’ (Rated 10-
Minute OEI TOTHAT). It was intended amendments to the MEP authorizing
the subject matter in the future or statute. Under the revised statute, NIST
committing the agency to any future to maintain the takeoff thrust in certain
high ambient temperature conditions for may provide up to 50 percent of the
course of action. capital and annual operating and
a maximum of 10 minutes with one
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on engine inoperative (OEI). maintenance funds required to establish
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June 13, 2017. and support an MEP Center. The
Carlos A. Pestana, Reason for Withdrawal regulations are also being amended to
Acting Assistant Manager, Engine and The FAA is withdrawing Notice No. remove other cost sharing rules that are
Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification 33–014–01–SC because of concerns not required by the MEP authorizing
Service. raised over the sufficiency of the ‘‘Rated statute or current program policies.
[FR Doc. 2017–12937 Filed 6–26–17; 8:45 am] 10-Minute OEI TOTHAT’’ special DATES: This rule is effective June 27,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P condition to meet the Automatic Takeoff 2017.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Regulatory Flexibility Act ACTION: Final rule.
Anne-Louise Marquis, at (301) 975–3944 Because prior notice and opportunity
or anne-louise.marquis@nist.gov. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is removing
for public comment are not required for the operating schedule that governs the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: this rule by 5 U.S.C. 553, or any other Commodore Schuyler F. Heim highway
law, the analytical requirements of the bridge, mile 4.9, across the Cerritos
I. Background Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 Channel, at Long Beach, California. The
The Hollings MEP Program (Program) et seq., do not apply. drawbridge has been removed from the
is a unique program, consisting of Paperwork Reduction Act waterway making the operating
centers in each state and Puerto Rico regulation no longer necessary.
with partnerships at the state, federal, This proposed rule contains no new
DATES: This rule is effective June 27,
and local levels. Prior to being amended collection of information subject to the
2017.
by Section 501(b) of the American Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C.
3501 et seq. ADDRESSES: To view documents
Innovation and Competitiveness Act
mentioned in this preamble as being
(AICA), Public Law 114–329, the National Environmental Policy Act available in the docket, go to http://
Program statute, 15 U.S.C. 278k,
This final rule will not significantly www.regulations.gov, type [USCG–
required that NIST provide less than 50
affect the quality of the human 2017–0473]. In the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and
percent of the capital and annual
environment. Therefore, an click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
operating and maintenance funds of an
environmental assessment or Folder on the line associated with this
MEP Center beginning in the fourth year
Environmental Impact Statement is not rulemaking.
of a cooperative agreement. The revised
statute allows NIST to provide up to 50 required to be prepared under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
percent of the capital and annual National Environmental Policy Act of you have questions on this rule, call or
operating and maintenance funds 1969. email Carl T. Hausner, Chief, Bridge
required to establish and support an Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District;
List of Subjects in 15 CFR Part 290
MEP Center. NIST is amending the MEP telephone 510–437–3516, email
Grant programs, Science and Carl.T.Hausner@uscg.mil.
regulations, specifically 15 CFR 290.4,
technology, Cooperative agreements. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
to implement the revised statute and to
eliminate certain limitations on the For the reasons stated in the
I. Table of Abbreviations
amounts and sources of MEP Center cost preamble, NIST is amending 15 CFR
share that are not required by 15 U.S.C. part 290 as follows: CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
278k and that do not reflect current E.O. Executive Order
PART 290—REGIONAL CENTERS FOR
MEP Program cost sharing policies. FR Federal Register
THE TRANSFER OF MANUFACTURING
II. Statutory Authority TECHNOLOGY NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Pub. L. Public Law
NIST is revising 15 CFR 290.4 to ■ 1. The authority citation for 15 CFR § Section
ensure it is fully consistent with recent U.S.C. United States Code
part 290 continues to read as follows:
statutory changes to 15 U.S.C. 278k(e)(2) II. Background Information and
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 278k.
made by section 501(b) of AICA, and to Regulatory History
ensure that the cost sharing ■ 2. Revise § 290.4 to read as follows:
The Coast Guard is issuing this final
requirements in 15 CFR 290.4 are
§ 290.4 Terms and schedule of financial rule without prior notice and
consistent with the cost sharing assistance. opportunity to comment pursuant to
requirements for financial assistance
The Secretary may provide up to 50 authority under section 4(a) of the
awards contained in 2 CFR part 200 and
percent of the capital and annual Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
with current MEP Program cost sharing
operating and maintenance funds U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision
policies.
required to establish and support an authorizes an agency to issue a rule
III. Regulatory Analysis MEP Center. without prior notice and opportunity to
comment when the agency for good
Because this final rule is a matter Phillip A. Singerman,
cause finds that those procedures are
relating to public property, loans, Associate Director for Innovations and ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary
grants, benefits, or contracts, 5 U.S.C. Industry Services.
to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C.
553 does not apply. See 5 U.S.C. [FR Doc. 2017–13423 Filed 6–26–17; 8:45 am]
553(b), the Coast Guard finds that good
553(a)(2). Therefore, prior notice and BILLING CODE 3510–13–P cause exists for not publishing a NPRM
opportunity for public comment are not with respect to this rule because the
required under 5 U.S.C. 553, and there Commodore Schuyler F. Heim highway
is no requirement for a 30-day delay in DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND bridge, that once required draw
the effectiveness of this action under 5 SECURITY operations in 33 CFR 117.147(a), has
U.S.C. 553(d). been removed from the waterway.
Coast Guard Therefore, the regulation is no longer
Executive Order 12866
necessary or applicable and shall be
This final rule was determined to be 33 CFR Part 117 removed from publication. It is
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not significant for purposes of Executive [Docket No. USCG–2017–0473] unnecessary to publish an NPRM
Order 12866. because this regulatory action does not
RIN 1625–AA09
Executive Order 13132 purport to place any restrictions on
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; mariners but rather removes restrictions
This final rule does not contain Cerritos Channel, Long Beach, CA that have no further use or value.
policies with Federalism implications as We are issuing this rule under 5
defined in Executive Order 13132. AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds
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| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This rule is effective June 27, 2017. | |
| Contact | Anne-Louise Marquis, at (301) 975-3944 or [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 28994 | |
| RIN Number | 0693-AB64 | |
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