73 FR (08/20/2008)

1. Notice

• Agriculture Department
  • Agricultural Research Service
    • E8-19216. Notice of Intent to Grant Exclusive License
      • Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, intends to grant to Northwest Agricultural Products, Inc. of Pasco, Washington, an exclusive license to U.S. Patent No. 5,552,315, ``Bacteria for the Control of …
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • Food and Nutrition Service
    • E8-19269. Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request: Uniform Grant Application Package for Discretionary Grant Programs
      • In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on proposed information collections. The proposed collection is a revision and extension of a currently approved collection …
      • Due of Comment: 10/20/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Civil Rights Commission
  • E8-19297. Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting of the Wyoming Advisory Committee
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • E8-19301. Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting of the Florida Advisory Committee
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Commerce Department
  • E8-19147. Notice of Performance Review Board Members
    • Below is a listing of individuals who are eligible to serve on the Performance Review Board in accordance with the Economics and Statistics Administration's Senior Executive Service and Senior Professional Performance Management Systems:
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • E8-19200. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • Foreign-Trade Zones Board
    • E8-19321. Grant of Authority for Subzone Status
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • International Trade Administration
    • E8-19303. Wooden Bedroom Furniture from the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and New Shipper Review
      • On February 13, 2008, the Department of Commerce (``Department'') published its preliminary results and partial rescission in the antidumping duty administrative review and new shipper review of wooden bedroom furniture from the People's Republic of China …
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19311. Brass Sheet and Strip from Germany: Notice of Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19315. Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products from India: Notice of Intent to Rescind Antidumping Duty Administrative Review In Part and Notice of Extension of Time Limits for Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19318. Notice of Final Results of Changed Circumstances Antidumping Duty Review: Certain Polyester Staple Fiber from the Republic of Korea
      • The Department of Commerce (``Department'') has determined, pursuant to section 751(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (``the Act''), that Woongjin Chemical Co. Ltd. (``Woongjin'') is the successor-in-interest to Saehan Industries Inc. (``Saehan''). …
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
    • E8-19210. Science Advisory Board; Preliminary Report of the NOAA Science Advisory Board Fire Weather Research Working Group
      • NOAA Research (OAR) publishes this notice on behalf of the NOAA Science Advisory Board (SAB) to announce the availability of the preliminary draft report of the SAB Fire Weather Research Working Group's (here called the FWRWG) for public comment. The …
      • Due of Comment: 9/19/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19232. Fisheries of the South Atlantic; South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
      • The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) is conducting a South Atlantic Habitat and Ecosystem IMS Refinement Workshop in St. Petersburg, FL.
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19287. New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
      • The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a two-day Council meeting on September 3-4, 2008 to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19288. New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
      • The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a two-day Council meeting on September 3-4, 2008 to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19291. Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
      • The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and its advisory entities will hold public meetings.
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19313. Marine Mammals; File No. 13545
      • Notice is hereby given that Ocean Alliance, Inc. (Responsible Party: Iain Kerr), 191 Weston Road, Lincoln, MA 01773, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on sperm (Physeter macrocephalus), blue (Balaenoptera musculus), Bryde's (B. …
      • Due of Comment: 9/19/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
  • E8-19263. Meeting of the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
    • The Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Council) is announcing its September, 2008 meeting.
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Defense Department
  • Navy Department
    • E8-19244. Notice of Intent To Grant Partially Exclusive Patent License; Pinon Technologies, Inc.
      • The Department of the Navy herby gives notice of its intent to grant to Pinon Technologies, Inc., a revocable, nonassignable, partially exclusive license in the United States to practice the Government-Owned invention(s) described in U.S. Patent Number 5, …
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Education Department
  • E8-19264. Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests
    • The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, invites comments on the proposed information collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
    • Due of Comment: 10/20/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • E8-19265. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
    • The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
    • Due of Comment: 9/19/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Energy Department
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
    • E8-19206. Trunkline LNG Company, LLC; Notice of Technical Conference
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19207. Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Notice of Application for Amendment of License, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene and Protests
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19208. MarkWest Pioneer, L.L.C.; Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Arkoma Connector Pipeline Project
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19281. Combined Notice of Filings #1
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19289. Combined Notice of Filings
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Environmental Protection Agency
  • E8-18990. Siduron Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Notice of Availability
    • This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide siduron, and opens a public comment period on this document. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the …
    • Due of Comment: 9/19/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • E8-19166. Petitions to Revoke All Tolerances Established for Endosulfan; Notice of Availability
    • This notice asks the public to comment on requests from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Pesticide Action Network North America (PANNA) that EPA revoke all tolerances for the organochlorine pesticide endosulfan. In addition, this notice …
    • Due of Comment: 10/20/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • E8-19171. Carbaryl; Notice of Receipt of Requests to Voluntarily Cancel or to Terminate Uses of Certain Pesticide Registrations
    • In accordance with section 6(f)(1) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of requests by various registrants to voluntarily amend their registrations to terminate uses of certain …
    • Due of Comment: 9/19/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • E8-19304. Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information
    • Section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires any person who intends to manufacture (defined by statute to include import) a new chemical (i.e., a chemical not on the TSCA Inventory) to notify EPA and comply with the statutory provisions …
    • Due of Comment: 9/19/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • E8-19305. Metam Sodium, Metam Potassium and Chloropicrin; Notice of Receipt of Requests for Amendments to Delete Uses in Certain Pesticide Registrations
    • In accordance with section 6(f)(1) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of request for amendments by registrants to delete uses in certain pesticide registrations. Section 6(f)( …
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • E8-19331. Seven Out Tank Superfund Site; Waycross, Ware County, GA; Notice of Settlement
    • Under Section 122(h)(1) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the United States Environmental Protection Agency has entered into a settlement for reimbursement of past response costs concerning the Seven Out …
    • Due of Comment: 9/19/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • E8-19334. Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Standardized Permit for RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Facilities (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 1935.03, OMB Control Number 2050-0182
    • In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request …
    • Due of Comment: 9/19/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Federal Communications Commission
  • E8-19180. Petition for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • E8-19401. Sunshine Act Meeting; FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting; Friday, August 22, 2008
    • The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order on Reconsideration addressing petitions for reconsideration of the Report and Order. 2 Wireline Competition. Title: Implementation of the NET 911 Improvement Act. Summary: The Commission will …
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
  • E8-19254. Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
    • In accordance with requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the FDIC hereby gives notice that it is submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for OMB review and approval of the information …
    • Due of Comment: 9/19/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Federal Election Commission
  • E8-19126. Sunshine Act Notices
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Federal Maritime Commission
  • E8-19328. Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Applicants
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • E8-19329. Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Revocations
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • E8-19333. Notice of Agreement Filed
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Federal Reserve System
  • E8-19188. Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of Board Approval Under Delegated Authority and Submission to OMB
    • Background. Notice is hereby given of the final approval of proposed information collections by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) under OMB delegated authority, as per 5 CFR 1320.16 (OMB Regulations on Controlling Paperwork …
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • E8-19189. Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
    • Background. On June 15, 1984, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) delegated to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) its approval authority under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), as per 5 CFR 1320.16, to approve of and …
    • Due of Comment: 10/20/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Federal Trade Commission
  • E8-19213. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.; Analysis of Agreement Containing Consent Orders to Aid Public Comment
    • The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft …
    • Due of Comment: 9/11/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Health and Human Services Department
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    • E8-19240. Mine Safety and Health Research Advisory Committee, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • Children and Families Administration
    • E8-19110. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • National Institutes of Health
    • E8-19217. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request NIH-American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) Comprehensive Lifestyle Interview by Computer (CLIC) Study
      • Under the provisions of Section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve …
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19218. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; Notice of Closed Meeting
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19219. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; Notice of Closed Meeting
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19284. National Institute of Mental Health; Notice of Closed Meeting
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Homeland Security Department
  • E8-18954. Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I-730, Extension of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • Coast Guard
    • E8-19179. National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies
      • The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (NOSAC). NOSAC provides advice and makes recommendations to the Coast Guard on matters affecting the offshore industry.
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Interior Department
  • E8-19245. Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group (AMWG)
    • The Adaptive Management Program (AMP) was implemented as a result of the Record of Decision on the Operation of Glen Canyon Dam Final Environmental Impact Statement to comply with consultation requirements of the Grand Canyon Protection Act (Pub. L. 102- …
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • Land Management Bureau
    • E8-19238. Resource Advisory Council Meeting
      • Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committees Act (Pub. L. 92-463) and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (Pub. L. 94-579), the U.S. Bureau of Land Management's Northeast California Resource Advisory Council will meet Thursday and …
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19241. Alaska Native Claims Selection
      • As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Iqfijouaq Company. The lands are in the vicinity of Eek, Alaska, and …
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19242. Eastern States: Filing of Plat of Survey
      • The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will file the plat of survey of the lands described below in the BLM-Eastern States, Springfield, Virginia, 30 calendar days from the date of publication in the Federal Register.
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19243. Alaska Native Claims Selection
      • As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving the surface and subsurface estates in certain lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Alakanuk Native …
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19262. Notice of Proposed Withdrawal and Opportunity for Public Meeting; South Dakota
      • The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, has filed an application with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requesting the Secretary of the Interior to withdraw approximately 3,968 acres of National Forest System land from the mining laws for 20 …
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19335. Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Mountain States Transmission Intertie Project in Montana and Idaho, Possible Land Use Plan Amendments, and Notice of Public Scoping Meetings
      • The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) gives notice of intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to address potential effects of a proposed project by NorthWestern Energy to build and operate a new 500 kV electric transmission line requiring …
      • Due of Comment: 10/10/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • Reclamation Bureau
    • E8-19246. South Coast Conduit/Upper Reach Reliability Project, Santa Barbara County, CA
      • The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) is the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Federal lead agency and the Cachuma Operation and Maintenance Board (COMB) is the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) State lead agency. Together, these …
      • Due of Comment: 10/3/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
• International Trade Commission
  • E8-19209. In the Matter of Certain GPS Chips, Associated Software and Systems, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review a Final Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337
    • Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge's (``ALJ'') final initial determination (``ID'') issued on June 13, 2008 finding no violation of section 337 of the …
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • E8-19227. Uncovered Innerspring Units From China, South Africa, and Vietnam
    • The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping investigation Nos. 731-TA-1140-1142 (Final) under section 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)) (the Act) to determine whether an industry in the United …
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Justice Department
  • E8-19290. Notice of Lodging of Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Labor Department
  • Employee Benefits Security Administration
    • E8-19233. Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans; Notice of Meeting
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission
  • E8-19239. Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc.; Notice of Issuance of Amendment to Facility Operating License and Final Determination of No Significant Hazards Consideration
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Personnel Management Office
  • E8-19193. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request for Extension of an Expiring Information Collection: Establishment Information Form, Wage Data Collection Form, Wage Data Collection Continuation Form DD 1918, DD 1919, and DD 1919C
    • Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget a request for extension of three previously-approved information collection forms …
    • Due of Comment: 9/19/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • E8-19196. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request for a New Information Collection: Certificate of Medical Examination Optional Form (OF) XX-Formerly Standard Form (SF) 78
    • In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for clearance and use of Optional …
    • Due of Comment: 8/20/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Securities and Exchange Commission
  • E8-19228. Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Stock Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change Relating to the Operative Date of NSX Rule 2.11
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • E8-19229. Consolidated Tape Association; Notice of Filing of the Twelfth Substantive Amendment to the Second Restatement of the Consolidated Tape Association Plan and Eighth Substantive Amendment to the Consolidated Quotation Plan
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • E8-19230. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • E8-19231. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • E8-19362. In the Matter of Pacific Gateway Exchange, Inc., Pallet Management Systems, Inc., Panaco, Inc., Paragon Financial Corp. (n/k/a NewMarket Latin America, Inc.), and Patriot Motorcycle Corp.; Order of Suspension of Trading
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Small Business Administration
  • E8-19234. Iowa Disaster Number IA-00016
    • This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Iowa (FEMA-- 1763--DR), dated 05/27/2008. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Incident Period: 05/25/2008 and continuing. …
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • E8-19235. Disaster Declaration #11264 and #11265; IOWA Disaster Number IA-00015
    • This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of IOWA (FEMA-1763-DR), dated 05/27/2008. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Incident Period: 05/25/2008 and continuing.
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • E8-19236. Disaster Declaration #11370; New Hampshire Disaster #NH-00006
    • This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of NEW HAMPSHIRE (FEMA-1782-DR), dated 08/11/2008. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornado, and Flooding. Incident Period: 07/24/2008.
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
• State Department
  • E8-19282. In the Matter of the Review of the Designation of Real Irish Republican Army as a Foreign Terrorist Organization Pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • E8-19294. Delegation by the Deputy Secretary of State to the Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs To Convene an Interagency Committee on Climate Change
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Surface Transportation Board
  • E8-19035. East Penn Railroad, LLC-Abandonment Exemption-in Berks and Montgomery Counties, PA
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • E8-19056. Union Pacific Railroad Company-Abandonment Exemption-in Shelby County, TN
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • E8-19135. Iowa Northern Railway Company-Temporary Trackage Rights Exemption-Union Pacific Railroad Company
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Tennessee Valley Authority
  • E8-19182. Notice of Meeting
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Trade Representative, Office of United States
  • E8-19283. Notice of Meeting of the Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Small and Minority Business (ITAC-11)
    • The Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Small and Minority Business (ITAC-11) will hold a meeting on Monday, September 15, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be closed to the public from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and opened to the public from 12: …
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Transportation Department
  • E8-19285. Notice of Applications for Certificates
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • E8-19286. Notice of Aviation Proceedings, Agreements Filed the Week Ending August 8, 2008
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • Federal Aviation Administration
    • E8-19105. Notice of Intent To Rule on Request To Release Airport Property at the Rialto Municipal Airport, Rialto, CA
      • The FAA proposes to rule and invite public comment on the release of land at the Rialto Municipal Airport under the provisions of section 125 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR 21).
      • Due of Comment: 9/19/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19106. Governmental Industry Aeronautical Charting Forum Meeting
      • This notice announces the bi-annual meeting of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aeronautical Charting Forum (ACF) to discuss informational content and design of aeronautical charts and related products, as well as instrument flight procedures …
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19107. Notice Before Waiver With Respect to Land at Baltimore-Washington International Airport, Baltimore, MD
      • The FAA is publishing notice of proposed release of 0.239 acres of land (a portion of parcel 165 as identified on the Exhibit ``A'' Property Map) at the Baltimore-Washington International Airport, Baltimore, Maryland, to the Maryland State Highway …
      • Due of Comment: 9/19/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19108. Agency Information Collection Activity Seeking OMB Approval
      • The FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) revision of a current information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following …
      • Due of Comment: 9/19/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19109. Agency Information Collection Activity Seeking OMB Approval
      • The FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) revision of a current information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following …
      • Due of Comment: 9/19/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19237. Petitions for Exemption; Summary of Petitions Received
      • This notice contains a summary of certain petitions seeking relief from specified requirements of 14 CFR. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of FAA's regulatory activities. Neither …
      • Due of Comment: 9/9/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19270. Notice of Policy Regarding Runway Closures During the Winter Season
      • FAA is proposing to amend Advisory Circular 150/5200-30, Airport Winter Safety and Operations, to establish new operational criteria for the closure of runways (paragraph 5-5) due to inclement weather during the winter season. The proposed operational …
      • Due of Comment: 9/15/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • Federal Highway Administration
    • E8-19247. Environmental Impact Statement: Los Angeles County, California
      • The FHWA, on behalf of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), is issuing this notice to advise the public that a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will be prepared for a proposed highway improvement project on Interstate 710 (Ocean …
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • Maritime Administration
    • E8-19257. Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council
      • The Maritime Administration announces that the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC) will hold a meeting to review and approve an updated and revised Intermodal Report, finalize an expanded Marine Transportation System outreach …
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19258. Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws
      • As authorized by 46 U.S.C. 12121, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a …
      • Due of Comment: 9/19/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19259. Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws
      • As authorized by 46 U.S.C. 12121, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a …
      • Due of Comment: 9/19/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19260. Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements; Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review
      • In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The nature of the …
      • Due of Comment: 9/19/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
    • E8-19324. Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC, Denial of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19325. Hyundai Motor Company, Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Treasury Department
  • Thrift Supervision Office
    • E8-19127. First Savings Financial Group, Inc., Clarksville, IN; Approval of Conversion Application
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008

2. Proposed Rule

• Commerce Department
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
    • E8-19309. Fisheries Off West Coast States; Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; Annual Specifications
      • NMFS proposes a regulation to implement the annual harvest guideline (HG) for Pacific mackerel in the U.S. exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off the Pacific coast for the fishing season of July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009. This HG has been calculated …
      • Due of Comment: 9/19/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19337. Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Bottomfish and Seamount Groundfish Fisheries; Management Measures for the Northern Mariana Islands
      • NMFS announces that the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) proposes to amend the Fishery Management Plan for the Bottomfish & Seamount Groundfish Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region. If approved by the Secretary of Commerce, …
      • Due of Comment: 10/20/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Environmental Protection Agency
  • E8-19336. Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations Consistency Update for California
    • EPA is proposing to update a portion of the Outer Continental Shelf (``OCS'') Air Regulations. Requirements applying to OCS sources located within 25 miles of States' seaward boundaries must be updated periodically to remain consistent with the …
    • Due of Comment: 9/19/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Homeland Security Department
  • E8-19306. Changes to Requirements Affecting H-2B Nonimmigrants and Their Employers
    • The Department of Homeland Security is proposing to amend its regulations affecting temporary non-agricultural workers within the H- 2B nonimmigrant classification and their U.S. employers. This proposed rule would modify current limitations with respect …
    • Due of Comment: 9/19/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • E8-19322. Petitions for Aliens To Perform Nonagricultural Temporary Services or Labor (H-2B): Withdrawal of Proposed Rule
    • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is withdrawing the proposed rule, Petitions for Aliens to Perform Nonagricultural Temporary Services or Labor (H-2B), published on January 27, 2005, in the Federal Register at 70 FR 3984. The rule proposed …
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • Coast Guard
    • E8-18791. Passenger Weight and Inspected Vessel Stability Requirements
      • The Coast Guard proposes to amend its regulations governing the stability of passenger vessels and the maximum number of passengers that may safely be permitted on board a vessel. The average American weighs significantly more than the assumed average …
      • Due of Comment: 11/18/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19211. Regulated Navigation Area; Thea Foss and Wheeler-Osgood Waterway EPA Superfund Cleanup Site, Commencement Bay, Tacoma, WA
      • The Coast Guard proposes to create a permanent regulated navigation area on a portion of the Thea Foss and Wheeler-Osgood Waterways, Commencement Bay, Tacoma, Washington. This regulated navigation area would be used to preserve the integrity of a clean …
      • Due of Comment: 11/18/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19267. Special Anchorage Area “A”, Boston Harbor, MA
      • The Coast Guard proposes to increase the size of the Boston Inner Harbor Special Anchorage Area ``A'' at the entrance to Fort Point Channel in Boston Harbor, Boston, MA at the request of the Boston Harbormaster and the Boston Harbor Yacht Club. This …
      • Due of Comment: 10/20/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
• National Transportation Safety Board
  • E8-19104. Notification and Reporting of Aircraft Accidents or Incidents and Overdue Aircraft, and Preservation of Aircraft Wreckage, Mail, Cargo, and Records
    • On March 31, 2008, the NTSB published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend its regulations concerning notification and reporting requirements with regard to unmanned aircraft accidents, found at 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 830, `` …
    • Due of Comment: 9/30/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Treasury Department
  • Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
    • E8-19327. Proposed Expansions of the Russian River Valley and Northern Sonoma Viticultural Areas (2008R-031P)
      • The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau proposes to expand the Russian River Valley and Northern Sonoma American viticultural areas in Sonoma County, California. The Russian River Valley viticultural area proposed expansion of 14,044 acres would …
      • Due of Comment: 10/20/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
  • Internal Revenue Service
    • E8-18885. Transfers by Domestic Corporations That Are Subject to Section 367(a)(5); Distributions by Domestic Corporations That Are Subject to Section 1248(f)
      • This document contains proposed regulations under sections 367(a), 367(a)(5), 367(b), 1248(a), 1248(e), 1248(f), and 6038B of the Internal Revenue Code (Code). The proposed regulations under sections 367(a)(5) and 367(b) apply when a domestic corporation …
      • Due of Comment: 11/18/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Veterans Affairs Department
  • E8-19261. VA Acquisition Regulation: Supporting Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
    • This proposed rule would implement portions of the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006 and Executive Order 13360, Providing Opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran Businesses to Increase Their Federal Contracting and …
    • Due of Comment: 10/20/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008

3. Rule

• Agriculture Department
  • Agricultural Marketing Service
    • E8-19134. Amendment of General Regulations for Federal Milk Marketing Agreements and Marketing Orders; Addition of Supplemental Rules of Practice for Amendatory Formal Rulemaking Proceedings
      • This final rule amends the general regulations for Federal milk marketing agreements and marketing orders by establishing supplemental rules of practice for amendatory formal rulemaking proceedings in accordance with section 1504 of the Food, Conservation …
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Commerce Department
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
    • E8-19280. Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Greenland Turbot in the Aleutian Islands Subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
      • NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Greenland turbot in the Aleutian Islands subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2008 Greenland turbot total allowable catch (TAC) in …
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Defense Department
  • Navy Department
    • E8-19159. Certifications and Exemptions Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972
      • The Department of the Navy is amending its certifications and exemptions under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), to reflect that the Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General of the Navy (Admiralty and …
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19163. Certifications and Exemptions Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972
      • The Department of the Navy is amending its certifications and exemptions under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), to reflect that the Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (Admiralty) of the Navy has …
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Environmental Protection Agency
  • E8-19070. Residues of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, N-Alkyl (C12-18
    • This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of n-alkyl (C12-18) dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride (CAS No. 68424-85-1) on food contact surfaces when applied/used in public eating places, dairy …
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
  • E8-19203. Debt Collection
    • The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is revising its regulation on debt collection to reflect organizational changes, to update statutory and regulatory citations, and to clarify the procedures.
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Homeland Security Department
  • Coast Guard
    • E8-19307. Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships
      • On April 29, 2008, we published a final rule entitled ``Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships'' (LRIT). In it we noted that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) had not yet approved a collection of information, ``Enhanced Maritime Domain …
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19317. Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW), Elizabeth River, Southern Branch, Chesapeake, VA
      • The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Gilmerton (U.S. 13/460) Lift Bridge, at AIWW mile 5.8, across the Elizabeth River (Southern Branch) in Chesapeake, VA. This …
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
• State Department
  • E8-19316. Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended: Fingerprinting
    • This final rule amends the Department of State's regulations relating to the application for a nonimmigrant visa, to generally require all applicants, with certain exceptions, to provide a set of ten scanned fingerprints as part of the application process …
    • Published Date: 8/20/2008
• Transportation Department
  • Federal Aviation Administration
    • E8-19022. Removal of Class E Airspace; Chicago, IL
      • This action removes the Class E4 Airspace at Chicago, IL as there is no longer a Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) for Chicago Aurora Municipal Airport requiring Class E4 airspace.
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008
    • E8-19271. Revision of Restricted Area 5107A; White Sands Missile Range, NM
      • This action revises Restricted Area 5107A (R-5107A), White Sands Missile Range, NM, by subdividing the area to reduce the size of R-5107A, and establish R-5107K. Together, R-5107A and R-5107K will occupy the same vertical, but slightly smaller lateral …
      • Published Date: 8/20/2008

4. Significant Document

• E8-19261. VA Acquisition Regulation: Supporting Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
  • Due of Comment: 10/20/2008 Published Date: 8/20/2008