73 FR (09/02/2008)

1. Notice

• Agriculture Department
  • E8-20244. Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
    • E8-20285. Solicitation of Letters of Interest To Participate in Biotechnology Quality Management System Pilot Project
      • We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is soliciting letters of interest to participate in a voluntary pilot project for its Biotechnology Quality Management System (BQMS). The BQMS is a voluntary compliance …
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20286. Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Citrus From Peru
      • 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 for the importation of …
      • Due of Comment: 11/3/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20288. Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Peppers From Certain Central American Countries
      • 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 for the importation of …
      • Due of Comment: 11/3/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20289. University of Florida; Availability of Petition and Environmental Assessment for Determination of Nonregulated Status for Papaya Genetically Engineered for Resistance to the Papaya Ringspot Virus
      • We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has received a petition from the University of Florida seeking a determination of nonregulated status for papaya genetically engineered for resistance to the papaya ringspot …
      • Due of Comment: 11/3/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration
    • E8-19538. Opportunity for Designation in Jamestown (ND), Lincoln (NE), Memphis (TN), and Sioux City (IA) Areas, and Request for Comments on the Official Agencies Serving These Areas
      • The designations of the official agencies listed below will end on March 31, 2009. We are asking persons interested in providing official services in the areas served by these agencies to submit an application for designation. We are also asking for …
      • Due of Comment: 10/2/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-19539. Designation for the Aberdeen, (SD), Decatur (IL), Hastings (NE), Fulton (IL), Missouri, and South Carolina Areas
      • We are announcing designation of the following organizations to provide official services under the United States Grain Standards Act, as amended (USGSA): Aberdeen Grain Inspection, Inc. (Aberdeen); Decatur Grain Inspection, Inc. (Decatur); Hastings Grain …
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Commerce Department
  • Industry and Security Bureau
    • E8-20168. Foreign Availability Assessment: Uncooled Thermal Imaging Cameras Incorporating Microbolometer Focal Plane Arrays
      • This notice is to announce that the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is initiating a foreign availability assessment pursuant to sections 5(f) and 5(h) of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (EAA). The Office of Technology Evaluation ( …
      • Due of Comment: 9/17/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • International Trade Administration
    • E8-20290. Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Opportunity To Request Administrative Review
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20292. Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Advance Notification of Sunset Reviews
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20305. Polyester Staple Fiber from Taiwan: Notice of Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
      • On July 1, 2008, in response to requests from the petitioners, the Department of Commerce published a notice of initiation of administrative review of the antidumping duty order on polyester staple fiber from Taiwan. The period of review is May 1, 2007, …
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20306. Initiation of Five-year (“Sunset”) Review
      • In accordance with section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (``the Act''), the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') is automatically initiating a five-year review (``Sunset Review'') of the antidumping duty order listed below. The …
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20307. National Renewable Energy Laboratory, et al.; Notice of Consolidated Decision on Applications for Duty-Free Entry of Electron Microscopes
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • National Institute of Standards and Technology
    • E8-20138. Announcing Approval of the Withdrawal of Ten Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS)
      • This notice announces that the Secretary of Commerce has approved the withdrawal of ten Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). These FIPS are being withdrawn because they are obsolete, or have not been updated to adopt current voluntary industry …
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
    • E8-20275. U.S. Climate Change Science Program Synthesis and Assessment Product Draft Report 4.2 “Thresholds of Change in Ecosystems”
      • The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration publishes this notice to announce a 45-day public comment period for the draft report titled, U.S. Climate Change Science Program Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.2``Thresholds of Change in Ecosystems …
      • Due of Comment: 10/17/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20276. Incidental Takes of Marine Mammals During Specified Activities; Rat Population Eradication at Rat Island, AK
      • In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) regulations, NMFS has issued an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for the take of marine mammals, by Level B harassment only, incidental to …
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20278. Advisory Committee to the U.S. Section of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT); First Fall Meeting
      • In preparation for the 2008 International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) meeting, the Advisory Committee to the U.S. Section to ICCAT is announcing the convening of the first of two fall meetings.
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20279. Advisory Committee to the U.S. Section of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas; Second Fall Meeting
      • In preparation for the 2008 ICCAT meeting, the Advisory Committee to the U.S. Section of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) will convene its second and final fall meeting in October 2008.
      • Due of Comment: 10/26/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20281. Advisory Committee and Species Working Group Technical Advisor Appointments
      • NMFS is soliciting nominations to the Advisory Committee to the U.S. Section to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) as established by the Atlantic Tunas Convention Act (ATCA). NMFS is also soliciting nominations for …
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20283. Federal Consistency Appeal by Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency
      • This announcement provides notice of a public hearing to be held by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in California. The hearing involves an administrative appeal filed with the Department of Commerce by the Foothill/Eastern …
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Consumer Product Safety Commission
  • E8-20284. Notification of Request for Extension of Approval of Information Collection Activity-Customer Satisfaction Surveys
    • In the May 29, 2008, Federal Register (73 FR 30883), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) published a notice in accordance with provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) (PRA), to announce the agency's …
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Education Department
  • E8-20185. National Technical Advisory Council
    • This notice announces an open meeting of the National Technical Advisory Council. Notice of the meeting is required by Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and is intended to notify the public of their opportunity to participate.
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Energy Department
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
    • E8-20208. Records Governing Off-the Record Communications; Public Notice
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20209. North American Electric Reliability Corporation; Notice of Filing
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20210. North American Electric Reliability Corporation; Notice of Filing
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20211. Rockies Express Pipeline LLC; Notice of Expedited Comment Date and Petition of the Indicated Shippers for Immediate Injunctive Relief and an Expedited Technical Conference
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • Western Area Power Administration
    • E8-20237. Notice of Cancellation of Environmental Impact Statement for the Eastern Plains Transmission Project (EPTP), Eastern Colorado and Western Kansas
      • The U.S. Department of Energy, Western Area Power Administration (Western) is canceling the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on a proposal by Western to participate with Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Incorporated …
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Environmental Protection Agency
  • E8-20234. Notice of Proposed Administrative Settlement Pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as Amended; Bodie State Historic Park Site
    • In accordance with Section 122(i) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (``CERCLA''), as amended, 42 U.S.C. 9622(i), notice is hereby given of a proposed Administrative Agreement for Recovery of Past Response Costs …
    • Due of Comment: 10/2/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • E8-20238. Good Neighbor Environmental Board
    • Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92463, EPA gives notice of a meeting of the Good Neighbor Environmental Board (GNEB). The Board meets three times each calendar year at different locations along the U.S.-Mexico border and in Washington …
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • E8-20240. Draft Risk and Exposure Assessment Report for Nitrogen Dioxide (NOX
    • On or about August 12, 2008, the Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS) of EPA is making available for public review and comment a draft document titled, Risk and Exposure Assessment to Support the Review of the NO2 Primary …
    • Due of Comment: 9/26/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • E8-20243. Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; State Small Business Stationary Source Technical and Environmental Compliance Assistance Programs (SBTCP) Annual Reporting Form (...
    • 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: 10/2/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Federal Communications Commission
  • E8-20296. Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, for Extension Under Delegated Authority, Comments Requested
    • As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), the Federal Communications Commission invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the …
    • Due of Comment: 11/3/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
  • Comptroller of the Currency
    • E8-20176. Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
      • In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), the OCC, the Board, and the FDIC (the ``agencies'') may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection …
      • Due of Comment: 11/3/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Federal Reserve System
  • E8-20245. Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • E8-20246. Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Health and Human Services Department
  • E8-20224. National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics: Meeting
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • E8-20225. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation; State Long-Term Care Partnership Program: State Reciprocity Standard
    • Under section 6021 of Public Law 109-171, the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA), States may provide asset disregards (and related estate recovery offsets) for Medicaid applicants who receive benefits under qualified long term care insurance policies ( …
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • E8-20239. National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics: Meeting
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • Food and Drug Administration
    • E8-20187. Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables; Request for Comments and for Scientific Data and Information
      • The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting comments and scientific data and information that may assist the agency to improve the guidance to industry set forth in the ``Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards for Fresh Fruits and …
      • Due of Comment: 12/31/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20295. Maria Anne Kirkman Campbell; Denial of Hearing; Debarment Order
      • The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) permanently debarring Dr. Maria Anne Kirkman Campbell (Dr. Campbell) from providing services in any capacity to a person that has an …
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20370. Over the Counter Cough and Cold Medication for Pediatric Use; Notice of Public Hearing; Correction
      • The Food and Drug Administration is correcting a notice that published in the Federal Register on August 25, 2008 (73 FR 50033). The notice announced a public hearing to obtain input regarding over-the- counter (OTC) cough and cold drugs marketed for …
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • National Institutes of Health
    • E8-20183. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke; Notice of Closed Meeting
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20184. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders; Notice of Closed Meetings
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20186. National Institute on Aging; Notice of Closed Meetings
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
    • E8-20213. Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Homeland Security Department
  • E8-20177. Post-Contract Award Information
    • The Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Acquisition Policy and Legislation Office, will submit the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance …
    • Due of Comment: 11/3/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • Transportation Security Administration
    • E8-20207. Intent To Request Renewal From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information; Maryland Three Airports: Enhanced Security Procedures at Certain Airports in the Washington, DC, Area
      • The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites public comment on one currently approved Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below that we will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for renewal in compliance with the …
      • Due of Comment: 11/3/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Interior Department
  • National Park Service
    • E8-20201. National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
• International Trade Commission
  • E8-20226. Barium Carbonate From China
    • The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted a review pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)) (the Act) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on barium carbonate from China would be …
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • E8-20227. Raw Flexible Magnets From China and Taiwan
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Labor Department
  • Labor Statistics Bureau
    • E8-20248. Proposed Collection, Comment Request
      • The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or …
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration
  • E8-20214. NASA Advisory Council; Science Committee; Heliophysics Subcommittee; Meeting
    • The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces a meeting of the Heliophysics Subcommittee of the NASA Advisory Council (NAC). This Subcommittee reports to the Science Committee of the NAC. The Meeting will be held for the purpose of …
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008
• National Science Foundation
  • E8-20242. Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-541)
    • The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish notice of permit applications received to conduct activities regulated under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. NSF has published regulations under the Antarctic Conservation Act at Title …
    • Due of Comment: 10/2/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission
  • E8-20232. Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc., Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact Related to Proposed License Amendment Authorizing the Processing of Uranium Hexafluoride in a New Process Line
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Personnel Management Office
  • E8-20266. Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee; Open Committee Meetings
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Securities and Exchange Commission
  • E8-20228. Self-Regulatory Organizations; Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. (n/k/a NASDAQ OMX PHLX, Inc.); Order Granting Approval of Proposed Rule Change Relating to an Exchange Member's Conduct of Doing Business With the Public
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • E8-20229. Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Relating to Foreign Members
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • E8-20247. Woodcock Financial Management Company, LLC; Notice of Application
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • E8-20249. Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Depository Trust Company; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change To Eliminate the Ability To Obtain a Physical Certificate From DTC for Issues That Are Eligible and Participating in the Direct ...
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • E8-20250. Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change by the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. Relating to Execution Fees on the XLE Fee Schedule
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Small Business Administration
  • E8-20216. Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under OMB Review
    • Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), agencies are required to submit proposed reporting and recordkeeping requirements to OMB for review and approval, and to publish a notice in the Federal Register notifying the …
    • Due of Comment: 10/2/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • E8-20217. Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs
    • The SBA is issuing this notice to announce the location, date, time, and agenda for the next meeting of the Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs. The meeting will be open to the public.
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008
• State Department
  • E8-20309. Determination Pursuant to the Foreign Missions Act, Removing Conditions and Restrictions on the Cuban Interests Section and Its Personnel With Respect to the Acquisition and Disposition of Motor Vehicles in the United States
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Surface Transportation Board
  • E8-20218. Transit America, LLC-Abandonment Exemption-in Buchanan County, MO
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Transportation Department
  • Federal Aviation Administration
    • E8-20310. Air Traffic Procedures Advisory Committee
      • The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public that a meeting of the Federal Aviation Air Traffic Procedures Advisory Committee (ATPAC) will be held to review present air traffic control procedures and practices for standardization, clarification, …
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
    • E8-20222. Application by the Massachusetts Department of Highways for a Preemption Determination on the City of Boston's Hazardous Materials Routing Designation
      • FMCSA provides notice and invites interested parties to submit comments on an application by the Massachusetts Department of Highways (MassHighway) for an administrative determination on whether Federal law preempts highway routing designations issued by …
      • Due of Comment: 12/1/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20223. Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Vision
      • FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 34 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals from the vision requirement if the exemptions granted …
      • Due of Comment: 10/2/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • Federal Transit Administration
    • E8-20221. Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement on Central Broward East-West Transit Analysis in Broward County, FL
      • The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) intend to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Central Broward East-West public transportation improvements in Broward County, Florida …
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • Maritime Administration
    • E8-20196. 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: 10/2/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20197. Application of Foreign Underwriters To Write Marine Hull Insurance
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20198. Application of Foreign Underwriters To Write Marine Hull Insurance
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20230. Information Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations
      • In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Maritime Administration's (MARAD's) intention to request extension of approval for three years of a currently approved information collection.
      • Due of Comment: 11/3/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • Research and Innovative Technology Administration
    • E8-20233. Agency Information Collection; Activity Under OMB Review; Report of Traffic and Capacity Statistics-The T-100 System
      • In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for extension of …
      • Due of Comment: 10/2/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Treasury Department
  • E8-20055. List of Countries Requiring Cooperation With an International Boycott
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • E8-20182. Community Development Financial Institutions Fund; Proposed Collection; Comment Request
    • 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, as …
    • Due of Comment: 11/3/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
    • E8-20202. Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended
      • The Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 552a, requires all Federal agencies to publish their inventory of Privacy Act systems of records. In accordance with this requirement, and following a review of its records, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and …
      • Due of Comment: 10/2/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • Internal Revenue Service
    • E8-20203. Members of Senior Executive Service Performance Review Boards
      • The purpose of this notice is to publish the names of those IRS employees who will serve as members on IRS' Fiscal Year 2008 Senior Executive Service (SES) Performance Review Boards.
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20204. Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Forms 9779, 9779(SP), 9783, 9783(SP), 9787, 9787(SP), 9789 and 9789(SP)
      • 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, as …
      • Due of Comment: 11/3/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20206. Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 13997
      • 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, as …
      • Due of Comment: 11/3/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Veterans Affairs Department
  • E8-20219. Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
    • As required by the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4), notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to add one routine use to the system of records ``VA Compensation, Pension, Education and Rehabilitation Records--VA …
    • Due of Comment: 10/2/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008

2. Proposed Rule

• Environmental Protection Agency
  • E8-20132. Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District
    • EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). Under authority of the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act), we are proposing to …
    • Due of Comment: 10/2/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • E8-20142. Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; State of Utah; Revised Transportation Conformity Consultation Process, and Approval of Related Revisions
    • EPA is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Utah on June 26, 2007 and April 17, 2008. The June 26, 2007 revision updates Section XII of the Utah SIP and Rule R307-110-20 of the Utah Administrative Code ( …
    • Due of Comment: 10/2/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • E8-20241. EPA Responses to State and Tribal 2006 24-Hour PM2.5
    • Notice is hereby given that the EPA has posted its responses to state and tribal designation recommendations for the 2006 24-hour fine particles (PM2.5) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) on its Internet Web site at http://www.epa. …
    • Due of Comment: 10/2/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission
  • E8-20235. Procedural Rules
    • The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission (the ``Commission'') is an independent adjudicatory agency that provides trials and appellate review of cases arising under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (2000) (the ``Mine Act''). …
    • Due of Comment: 11/3/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Interior Department
  • Indian Affairs Bureau
    • E8-20257. Class III Tribal State Gaming Compact Process
      • On July 2, 2008, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) proposed a rule to establish procedures for Indian tribes and States to submit Tribal-State compacts and compact amendments, governing the conduct of class III gaming activities on the tribe's Indian …
      • Due of Comment: 9/22/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Management and Budget Office
  • Federal Procurement Policy Office
    • E8-20255. Harmonization of Cost Accounting Standards 412 and 413 With the Pension Protection Act of 2006
      • The Office of Federal Procurement Policy, Cost Accounting Standards Board, invites public comments concerning an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the harmonization of Cost Accounting Standards 412 and 413 with the Pension Protection Act of 2006.
      • Due of Comment: 11/3/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Personnel Management Office
  • E8-20269. Federal Employees Health Benefits Program Acquisition Regulation: Miscellaneous Clarifications and Corrections
    • The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing a proposed rule to amend the Federal Employees Health Benefits Acquisition Regulations (FEHBAR). The rule clarifies the rate setting process for community rated carriers with respect to Similarly Sized …
    • Due of Comment: 10/2/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • E8-20272. Recruitment and Selection Through Competitive Examination
    • The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing to amend its regulations governing recruitment and selection through competitive examination primarily to clarify the distinction among objections, pass overs, and suitability determinations. OPM is …
    • Due of Comment: 11/3/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • E8-20273. Training; Supervisory, Management, and Executive Development
    • The Office of Personnel Management proposes to amend its regulations to implement certain training and development requirements contained in the Federal Workforce Flexibility Act of 2004.
    • Due of Comment: 11/3/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Transportation Department
  • Federal Aviation Administration
    • E8-20200. Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company (Type Certificate Previously Held by Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing) Models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG Airplanes
      • This document makes a correction to a proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which was published in the Federal Register on August 7, 2008 (73 FR 45902), and applies to certain Cessna Aircraft Company (type certificate previously held by Columbia Aircraft …
      • Due of Comment: 10/6/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20311. Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Kwethluk, AK
      • This action proposes to establish Class E airspace at Kwethluk, AK. Two Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) are being developed for the Kwethluk Airport at Kwethluk, AK. Adoption of this proposal would result in creating Class E airspace …
      • Due of Comment: 10/17/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20312. Proposed Revision of Class E Airspace; Ruby, AK
      • This action proposes to revise Class E airspace at Ruby, AK. One Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) is being amended for the Ruby Airport at Ruby, AK. Adoption of this proposal would result in revising Class E airspace upward from 700 feet (ft …
      • Due of Comment: 10/17/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008

3. Rule

• Commerce Department
  • Industry and Security Bureau
    • E8-20287. Addition of Kosovo in the Export Administration Regulations
      • The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to establish export licensing requirements for Kosovo.
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
    • E8-20167. Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations; Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan Regulations
      • Through this final rule, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) amends the regulations implementing the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan (ALWTRP), to delay the effective date of a broad- based gear modification and remove one of the gear- …
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20251. Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Atka Mackerel in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
      • NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Atka mackerel in the Eastern Aleutian District and the Bering Sea subarea of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI) by vessels participating in the BSAI trawl limited access fishery. This action …
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
    • E8-20252. Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels 60 ft (18.3 m) LOA and Longer Using Hook-and-Line Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
      • NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels greater than or equal to 60 ft ([gteqt] 18.3 meters (m)) length overall (LOA) using hook-and-line gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is …
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Environmental Protection Agency
  • E8-20137. Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District
    • EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). Under authority of the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act), we …
    • Due of Comment: 10/2/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • E8-20139. Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; State of Utah; Revised Transportation Conformity Consultation Process, and Approval of Related Revisions
    • EPA is taking direct final action approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Utah on June 26, 2007 and April 17, 2008. The June 26, 2007 revision updates Section XII of the Utah SIP and Rule R307-110-20 of the Utah …
    • Due of Comment: 10/2/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008
• General Services Administration
  • Z8-10022. Federal Travel Regulation; Relocation Income Tax (RIT) Allowance Tax Tables-2008 Update
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Homeland Security Department
  • Coast Guard
    • E8-20308. Regattas and Marine Parades; Great Lakes Annual Marine Events
      • The Coast Guard will enforce two local regulations for annual regattas and marine parades in the Captain of the Port Detroit zone. The ``Detroit Belle Isle Gran Prix'' regulated area will be enforced from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on August 29, 30, and 31, …
      • Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Transportation Department
  • E8-19541. Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
    • This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the …
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008
• Treasury Department
  • E8-20205. Privacy Act; Implementation
    • In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the Department of the Treasury gives notice of an amendment to its Privacy Act regulations by revising the title of one Privacy Act system of records and by removing five other …
    • Due of Comment: 10/2/2008 Published Date: 9/2/2008

4. Presidential Document

• Executive Office of the President
  • E8-20436. Further Amendments To Executive Order 13285, President's Council On Service And Civic Participation
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • E8-20444. Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect To Certain Terrorist Attacks
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008
  • E8-20457. National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2008
    • Published Date: 9/2/2008