71 FR (10/27/2006)

1. Notice

• Agricultural Marketing Service
  • E6-18040. Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) Inviting Applications for the Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program (FSMIP); Notice of Request for Emergency Review and Approval of a New Information Collection
    • The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announces the availability of approximately $1.3 million in competitive grant funds for fiscal year 2007 to enable States to explore new market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products and to...
    • Due of Comment: 12/26/2006 Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18041. Peanut Standards Board
    • The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a Peanut Standards Board (Board) for the purpose of advising the Secretary on quality and handling standards for domestically produced and imported...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Agriculture Department
  • E6-18043. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
  • E6-18042. Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Plum Pox Compensation
    • In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with regulations that provide for the...
    • Due of Comment: 12/26/2006 Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Antitrust Division
  • 06-8911. Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Radio Work Order Collaboration
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • 06-8912. Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-DVD Copy Control Association
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • 06-8913. Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Southwest Research Institute: Guidelines for Measurement Error Caused by Buckled Orifice Plates
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • 06-8914. Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-SwRI Biodiesel Fuel/Water Separation Cooperative R&D Program
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Antitrust Modernization Commission
  • E6-18000. Public Meeting
    • The Antitrust Modernization Commission will hold a public meeting on November 14, 2006. The purpose of the meeting is for the Antitrust Modernization Commission to deliberate on possible recommendations regarding the antitrust laws to Congress and the...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Army Department
  • 06-8935. Performance Review Board Membership
    • Notice is given of the names of members of a Performance Review Board for the Department of the Army.
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • 06-8937. Intent To Grant an Exclusive License of a U.S. Government-Owned Patent
    • In accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209(e) and 37 CFR 404.7(a)(I)(i), announcement is made of the intent to grant a biological materials license concerning the Raman Spectra Database, invention disclosure number AFIP 06-40, to ChemImage Corporation, with its...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • E6-18005. Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel: Portfolio Review on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18006. National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18011. Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18012. Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18013. Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18014. Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
  • E6-17386. Medicare Program; Meeting of the Practicing Physicians Advisory Council, December 4, 2006
    • This notice announces a quarterly meeting of the Practicing Physicians Advisory Council (the Council). The Council will meet to discuss certain proposed changes in regulations and manual instructions related to physicians' services, as identified by...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-17909. Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-17910. Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18044. Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Reapproval of Deeming Authority of the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. for Medicare Advantage Health Maintenance Organizations and Local Preferred Provider Organizations
    • This notice announces our proposal to reapprove Medicare Advantage Deeming Authority of the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. for health maintenance organizations and local preferred provider organizations for a term of 6...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18058. Medicare Program; Meeting of the Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee-December 13, 2006
    • This notice announces a public meeting of the Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee (``MCAC'' or ``the Committee''). MCAC provides guidance and advice to CMS on specific clinical topics under review for Medicare coverage. This meeting concerns...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Children and Families Administration
  • 06-8941. Proposed Information Collection Activity; Comment Request
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • 06-8942. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • 06-8943. Proposed Information Collection Activity; Comment Request
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • 06-8944. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Commerce Department
  • E6-18003. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18004. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
  • E6-18028. Procurement List; Proposed Deletions
    • The Committee is proposing to delete from the Procurement List products previously furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Comments Must Be Received on or Before: November 26, 2006.
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18029. Procurement List; Additions and Deletions
    • This action adds to the Procurement List services to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes from the Procurement List products previously furnished by such agencies.
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements
  • E6-18053. Establishment of Agreed Import Levels for Certain Cotton, Wool, Man-Made Fiber, Silk Blend and Other Vegetable Fiber Textiles and Textile Products Produced or Manufactured in the People's Republic of China
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Defense Department
  • 06-8907. Defense Advisory Committee on Military Personnel Testing
    • Pursuant to Public Law 92-463, notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Defense Advisory Committee on Military Personnel Testing is scheduled to be held. The purpose of the meeting is to review planned changes and progress in developing...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • 06-8909. Meeting of the Board of Regents of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
    • The actions that will take place include the approval of minutes from the Board of Regents Meeting held July 31, 2006; acceptance of administrative reports; approval of faculty appointments and promotions; and the awarding of post-baccalaureate masters...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • 06-8910. Review of Department of Defense Supported Federal Advisory Committees
    • Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, as amended (5 U.S.C., Appendix) and 41 CFR, parts 102-3 through 102-3.185, the Department of Defense gives notice of changes to several existing DoD-Supporting Federal Advisory...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Employment and Training Administration
  • E6-18030. Proposed Collection of the ETA 9048, Worker Profiling and Reemployment Services Activity and the ETA 9049, Worker Profiling and Reemployment Services Outcomes; Comment Request
    • The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Engineers Corps
  • 06-8934. Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Lower Willamette River Dredged Material Management Plan, Portland, OR
    • Pursuant to Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 as implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality regulations (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508) and Public Law 102-484 Section 2834, as amended by Public Law 104-106...
    • Due of Comment: 11/27/2001 Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • 06-8936. Supplement to Notice of Intent To Prepare Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Implementation of Interim Water Storage Contracts Associated With the Southeastern Federal Power Customers Settlement Agreement, at Lake Sidney ...
    • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), Mobile District, issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) on June 16, 2006 (71 FR 34901) describing the preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), as required by the National Environmental Policy Act...
    • Due of Comment: 12/29/2006 Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • 06-8938. Notice of an Extension of the Comment Period for the Final Environmental Impact Statement To Consider Issuance of a Department of the Army Permit Pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act for Mingo Logan Coal Company's (Mingo Logan) ...
    • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Huntington District announces the extension of the public comment period for the proposed Spruce No. 1 Mine Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS).
    • Due of Comment: 11/22/2006 Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Environmental Protection Agency
  • E6-18018. Environmental Impacts Statements; Notice of Availability
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18019. Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments
    • EPA does not object to the project as proposed, but encourages GSA to consider additional measures to reduce air pollution emissions. Rating LO. EIS No. 20060316, ERP No. D-GSA-B40096-ME, Madawaska Border Station Project, Replacement of Existing Border...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18020. Notice of Proposed Administrative Settlement Agreement Pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
    • In accordance with subsections 122 (h)(1) and (i) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, as amended (``CERCLA''), 42 U.S.C. 9622(h)(1) and (i), notice is hereby given of a proposed administrative settlement...
    • Due of Comment: 11/27/2006 Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18033. Notice of Filing of Pesticide Petitions for Establishment or Amendment to Regulations for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities
    • This notice announces the initial filing of pesticide petitions proposing the establishment or amendment of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities.
    • Due of Comment: 11/27/2006 Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18035. Organic Arsenical Herbicides (MSMA, DSMA, CAMA, and Cacodylic Acid), Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Extension of Comment Period
    • EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of August 9, 2006, concerning the availability of the reregistration eligibility decision (RED) for the organic arsenical herbicides MSMA, DSMA, DAMA, and cacodylic acid. EPA also issued a notice in the...
    • Due of Comment: 12/13/2006 Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18036. FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel; Notice of Public Meeting
    • There will be a 4-day meeting of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Scientific Advisory Panel FIFRA SAP to consider and review Worker Exposure Assessment Methods.
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Federal Reserve System
  • E6-18015. Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18016. Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Forest Service
  • 06-8898. Black Hills National Forest, Mystic Ranger District, South Dakota, Section 30 Limestone Mining Proposal
    • A Plan of Operation has been submitted by Pete Lien and Sons, Inc., for the purpose of mining for chemical grade limestone within mining claims on National Forest System land. The proposal is to mine within Pennington County totaling approximately 100...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • 06-8929. Notice of New Fee; Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Title VIII, Pub. L. 108-447)
    • The USDA Forest Service proposes a new fee site that will involve a special recreation permit for each operator using the Ocala National Forest designated off-highway vehicle trail system. There would be a choice between a three-consecutive day permits...
    • Due of Comment: 10/30/2006 Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Housing and Urban Development Department
  • E6-17817. Federal Property Suitable as Facilities To Assist the Homeless
    • This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless.
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Internal Revenue Service
  • E6-17986. Proposed Collection; Comment Request for the Survey for the Practitioner Attitudinal Survey
    • The Department of the Treasury, 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 proposed and/or continuing information collections,...
    • Due of Comment: 12/26/2006 Published Date: 10/27/2006
• International Trade Administration
  • E6-18048. California Institute of Technology, et al., Notice of Consolidated Decision on Applications for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18049. Glycine From the People's Republic of China: Extension of Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
    • The Department of Commerce (``the Department'') is extending the time limit for the preliminary results of the review of glycine from the People's Republic of China (``PRC''). This review covers the period March 1, 2005, through February 28, 2006.
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18055. Canned Pineapple Fruit from Thailand: Preliminary Results of the Full Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order
    • On April 3, 2006, the Department of Commerce (the ``Department'') initiated a sunset review of the antidumping duty order on canned pineapple fruit (``CPF'') from Thailand pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the ``Act'')....
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• International Trade Commission
  • 06-8957. Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Land Management Bureau
  • 06-8862. Notice of Availability of the Proposed Coeur d'Alene Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement; Idaho
    • In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA, 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has prepared a Proposed Resource...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18008. Notice of Realty Action; Non-Competitive Sale of Public Land, Custer County, ID
    • The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has examined and determined that one parcel of public land, 0.75 acres, located in Custer County, Idaho is suitable for disposal by direct (non- competitive) sale to First Fruits Foundation Trust, Christopher James...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18010. Cancellation of Notice of Public Meeting, Dakotas Resource Advisory Council Meeting
    • The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Dakotas Resource Advisory Council scheduled for October 26 and 27, 2006, at the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service Lands and Minerals Center at 99 23rd Avenue West,...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18064. Coal Lease Exploration License, WY; Notice of Invitation for Coal Exploration License Application, Powder River Coal, LLC, WYW173369, Wyoming
    • Pursuant to Section 2(b) of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended by Section 4 of the Federal Coal Leasing Amendments Act of 1976, 90 Stat. 1083, 30 U.S.C. 201 (b), and to the regulations adopted as 43 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 3410, all...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Merit Systems Protection Board
  • E6-18037. Membership of the Merit Systems Protection Board's Senior Executive Service; Performance Review Board
    • Notice is hereby given of the members of the Performance Review Board.
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration
  • E6-18054. Notice of Information Collection
    • The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 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 proposed and/or continuing...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18056. Notice of Intent To Grant Partially Exclusive License
    • This notice is issued in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209(c)(1) and 37 CFR 404.7(a)(1)(i). NASA hereby gives notice of its intent to grant a partially exclusive, worldwide license to practice the inventions described in NASA Case Numbers LAR-16383-1-NP...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• National Institutes of Health
  • 06-8916. National Institute of General Medical Sciences; Notice of Closed Meetings
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • 06-8917. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke; Amended Notice of Meeting
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • 06-8918. National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research; Notice of Closed Meeting
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • 06-8919. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences; Notice of Closed Meeting
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • 06-8920. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences; Notice of Closed Meeting
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • 06-8921. National Institute of Mental Health; Notice of Closed Meetings
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • 06-8922. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases; Notice of Closed Meeting
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • 06-8923. Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • 06-8924. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; Amended Notice of Meeting
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • 06-8925. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; Amended Notice of Meeting
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • 06-8926. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; Amended Notice of Meeting
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
  • E6-18026. New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
    • The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) has cancelled the public meeting of its Habitat/Marine Protected Area (MPA)/Ecosystem Committee that was scheduled in October, 2006. The new meeting is rescheduled for November, 2006 to consider...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18031. Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings
    • The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and its advisory entities will hold public meetings.
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• National Park Service
  • 06-8960. Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program Advisory Council; Notice of Meeting
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission
  • E6-18021. Application for a License To Export High-Enriched Uranium
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18022. Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Notice of Consideration of Issuance of Amendment to Facility Operating License, Proposed No Significant Hazards Consideration Determination, and Opportunity for a Hearing
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18052. In the Matter of Holders of Material Licenses Authorized To Use Sealed Sources in Panoramic and Underwater Irradiators and Possess Greater Than 370 Terabecquerels (10,000 Curies); Order Imposing Fingerprinting and Criminal History Records ...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18066. In the Matter of Holders of Material Licenses Authorized To Manufacture or Distribute Items Containing Radioactive Material of Concern; Order Imposing Fingerprinting and Criminal History Records Check Requirements for Unescorted Access to ...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18076. Notice of Availability of Model Safety Evaluation on Technical Specification Improvement To Modify Requirements Regarding LCO 3.10.1, Inservice Leak and Hydrostatic Testing Operation Using the Consolidated Line Item Improvement Process
    • Notice is hereby given that the staff of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has prepared a model safety evaluation (SE) relating to the modification of shutdown testing requirements in technical specifications (TS) for Boiling Water Reactors...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  • 06-8931. Aerial Lifts; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirement
    • OSHA solicits public comment concerning its request for an extension of the information collection requirement contained in the Aerial Lifts Standard.
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Personnel Management Office
  • E6-17951. 2005 Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowance Survey Report: Caribbean and Washington, DC, Areas
    • This notice publishes the ``2005 Nonforeign Area Cost-of- Living Allowance Survey Report: Caribbean and Washington, DC, Areas.'' The Federal Government uses the results of surveys such as these to set cost-of-living allowance (COLA) rates for General...
    • Due of Comment: 12/26/2006 Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-17952. 2005 Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowance Survey Report: Alaska and Pacific Interim Adjustments
    • This notice publishes the interim adjustments for the Alaska and Pacific Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) areas. The Federal Government conducts COLA surveys in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands to set COLA...
    • Due of Comment: 12/26/2006 Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Prisons Bureau
  • E6-18039. Notice of the Availability of the Record of Decision for Proposed Federal Correctional Institution-Berlin, NH
    • The U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) concerning the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed development of a Federal Correctional Institution to be...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Securities and Exchange Commission
  • 06-8963. Sunshine Act Meeting
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-17992. Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change and Amendment No. 1 Thereto Relating to Its Regulatory Oversight Committee
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-17994. Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change and Amendment No. 1 Thereto Relating to Minor Rule Violations in Connection With Trade Reporting
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-17995. Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change Relating to Amendments to the Exchange's Generic Listing Standards for Index-Linked Securities
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-17996. Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change Relating to the Exchange's Generic Listing Standards for Index-Linked Securities
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-17997. Investment Technology Group, Inc.; Notice of Application
    • Applicant requests an exemption from section 9(a) of the Act with respect to a securities-related injunction entered in 1987. Applicant: Investment Technology Group, Inc. (``ITG''). Filing Dates: The application was filed on May 24, 2005 and amended on...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• State Department
  • E6-18032. 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-3052, Nonimmigrant V Visa Application, OMB Control Number 1405-0128
    • The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Title of Information Collection: Nonimmigrant...
    • Due of Comment: 10/27/2006 Published Date: 10/27/2006
• State Justice Institute
  • 06-8837. Grant Guideline
    • This Guideline sets forth the administrative, programmatic, and financial requirements attendant to Fiscal Year 2007 State Justice Institute grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts.
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Surface Transportation Board
  • E6-18007. Release of Waybill Data
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Trade Representative, Office of United States
  • E6-17988. WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding Measures Related to Zeroing and Certain Investigations, Administrative Reviews and Sunset Reviews Involving Products From the European Communities
    • The Office of the United States Trade Representative (``USTR'') is providing notice that the European Communities (EC) has requested consultations with the United States under the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (``WTO...
    • Due of Comment: 11/15/2006 Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Treasury Department
  • E6-18046. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
    • Due of Comment: 11/27/2006 Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Veterans Affairs Department
  • E6-18060. VA Directive and Handbook 5021, Employee/Management Relations
    • The Department of Veterans Affairs is making a technical amendment to VA Handbook 5021, Employee/Management Relations, dated April 15, 2002, to correct the citation for the Secretary's authority to issue regulations. Section 7421 of Title 38 provides...
    • Due of Comment: 11/27/2006 Published Date: 10/27/2006

2. Proposed Rule

• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
  • E6-17911. Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Fire Safety Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities, Automatic Sprinkler Systems
    • This proposed rule would require all long term care facilities to be equipped with sprinkler systems. This proposed rule especially requests public comments on the duration of a phase-in period to allow long term care facilities to install such systems.
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Coast Guard
  • E6-17971. Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Youngs Bay and Lewis and Clark River, Astoria, OR
    • The Coast Guard proposes to change the operating regulations for the New Youngs Bay, Old Youngs Bay, and the Lewis and Clark River Drawbridges near Astoria, Oregon. This change is requested by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), owner of...
    • Due of Comment: 11/27/2006 Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Federal Aviation Administration
  • 06-8891. Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Santa Cruz, CA
    • This notice proposes to modify the Class E airspace area at Santa Cruz, CA. The establishment of a Special COPTER Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) 040 Point In Space Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) and a Special...
    • Due of Comment: 12/11/2006 Published Date: 10/27/2006
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
  • 06-8932. Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries; 2007 Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Specifications; 2007 Research Set-Aside Projects
    • NMFS proposes specifications for the 2007 summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass fisheries. The implementing regulations for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP) require NMFS to publish specifications for the...
    • Due of Comment: 11/17/2006 Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission
  • E6-18023. Incorporation by Reference of American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Cases
    • The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations to incorporate by reference the latest revisions of two previously incorporated regulatory guides (RGs) that approve Code cases published by the American Society of...
    • Due of Comment: 1/10/2007 Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-18024. Incorporation by Reference of American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Cases
    • The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations to incorporate by reference the latest revisions of two previously incorporated regulatory guides (RGs) that approve Code Cases published by the American Society of...
    • Due of Comment: 1/2/2007 Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Personnel Management Office
  • E6-17950. Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowance Rates; Alaska, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
    • The Office of Personnel Management is publishing a proposed regulation to change the cost-of-living allowance rates received by certain white-collar Federal and U.S. Postal Service employees in Alaska, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The...
    • Due of Comment: 12/26/2006 Published Date: 10/27/2006

3. Rule

• Defense Department
  • 06-8908. DoD Freedom of Information Act Program Regulation
    • This documents removes Subpart D, ``For Official Use Only'' (FOUO) from 32 CFR part 286, ``DoD Freedom of Information Act Program Regulations'' and reserves that subpart for future use. Removing this from 32 CFR part 286 will eliminate confusion of the...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Federal Aviation Administration
  • E6-17656. Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200, -200CB, and -300 Series Airplanes
    • The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 757-200, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive detailed inspections for proper functioning of the girt bar leaf springs for the escape slides to...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-17657. Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600 Series Airplanes)
    • The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to certain Airbus Model A300-600 series airplanes. That AD currently requires an inspection for evidence of chafing between the hydraulic flexible hose and the ram air...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-17658. Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With Honeywell Primus II RNZ-850( )/-851( ) Integrated Navigation Units
    • The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to various aircraft equipped with certain Honeywell Primus II RNZ-850( )/-851( ) integrated navigation units (INUs). That AD, as one alternative for compliance, provides for...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-17661. Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600 Series Airplanes); and Model A310 Series Airplanes
    • The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus models, as specified above. This AD requires modifying the aft pressure bulkhead for improved corrosion protection and drainage, and related concurrent actions. This AD results...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-17747. Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 and A310 Airplanes; and Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600 Series Airplanes)
    • The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 and A310 airplanes and A300-600 series airplanes. This AD requires inspecting for discrepancies of all electrical bundles located in the leading and trailing edges of the...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-17828. Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-602, AT-802, and AT-802A Airplanes
    • The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-602, AT-802, and AT-802A airplanes. This AD requires you to repetitively inspect the engine mount for any cracks, repair or replace any cracked engine mount, and...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-17870. Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth GmbH & Co. KG Models Mini-Nimbus B and Mini-Nimbus HS-7 Sailplanes
    • We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-17925. Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Model HC-B5MP-3( )/M10282A( )+6 and HC-B5MP-3( )/M10876( )( )( )( ) Five-Bladed Propellers.
    • The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Hartzell Propeller Inc. model HC-B5MP-3( )/M10282A( )+6 five- bladed propellers. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive torque check inspections on the mounting bolts on...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-17930. Airworthiness Directives; EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes
    • We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-17941. Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Airplanes
    • The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 747 airplanes. This AD requires repetitive mid- and low-frequency eddy current inspections for cracks in the overlapped skin panels in the fuselage skin lap joints in...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
  • E6-18025. Regulations Implementing the Energy Policy Act of 2005; Coordinating the Processing of Federal Authorizations for Applications Under Sections 3 and 7 of the Natural Gas Act and Maintaining a Complete Consolidated Record
    • Section 313 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005) \1\ amends section 15 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) \2\ to provide the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) with additional authority to coordinate the processing of authorizations...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight Office
  • E6-18034. Record Retention
    • The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) is issuing a final regulation that sets forth record retention requirements with respect to the record management programs of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Federal Railroad Administration
  • 06-8612. Occupational Noise Exposure for Railroad Operating Employees
    • FRA is amending its occupational noise standards for railroad employees whose predominant noise exposure occurs in the locomotive cab. FRA's previous standard (issued in 1980) limited cab employee noise exposure to certain levels based on the duration...
    • Due of Comment: 12/26/2006 Published Date: 10/27/2006
• National Credit Union Administration
  • E6-17835. General Lending Maturity Limit and Other Financial Services
    • NCUA is amending its rules to implement amendments to the Federal Credit Union Act (FCU Act) made by the Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2006 (Reg Relief Act). The interim final rule revises the maturity limit in the general lending rule...
    • Due of Comment: 12/26/2006 Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • E6-17838. Filing Requirements for Suspicious Activity Reports
    • NCUA is issuing a final rule to describe in greater detail the requirements for reporting and filing a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) and to address prompt notification of the board of directors of SAR filings, the confidentiality of reports, and...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Social Security Administration
  • E6-17690. Medicare Part B Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount
    • We are adding to our regulations a new subpart, Medicare Part B Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount, to contain the rules we will follow for Medicare Part B income-related monthly adjustment amount determinations. The monthly adjustment amount...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection
  • E6-17998. Required Advance Electronic Presentation of Cargo Information for Truck Carriers: ACE Truck Manifest
    • Pursuant to section 343(a) of the Trade Act of 2002 and implementing regulations published in December, 2003, truck carriers and other eligible parties were directed to transmit advance electronic truck cargo information to the Bureau of Customs and...
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006

4. Uncategorized Document

• Fish and Wildlife Service
  • C6-8481. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Perdido Key Beach Mouse, Choctawhatchee Beach Mouse, and St. Andrew Beach Mouse
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
• Small Business Administration
  • C5-23435. Small Business Size Standards, Inflation Adjustment to Size Standards; Business Loan Program; Disaster Assistance Loan Program
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006
  • C6-8812. Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and the Announcement of a Public Hearing for the Proposed Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Phosphate Mine Continuation near Aurora, in Beaufort County, NC
    • Published Date: 10/27/2006