December 13, 1995 (Volume 60)

Federal Register December 13, 1995

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147 documents were published on this date.

Agencies Publishing on December 13, 1995

Agriculture Department logo Agriculture Department

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In response to the President's Regulatory Reform Initiative, the Commodity Credit Corporation is proposing to amend its regulations to eliminate the following programs: Noncommercial Risk Assurance Program (GSM-101); CCC Intermediate Credit Export Sa...
Proposed Rule Dec 13, 1995

Civil Rights Commission logo Civil Rights Commission

Commerce Department logo Commerce Department

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On May 15, 1995, the Department of Commerce (the Department) submitted to the Court of International Trade (CIT) the final results of redetermination pursuant to a court remand in Aimcor, et al. v. United States (Slip Op. 94-192, December 13, 1994)....
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The Department of Commerce, 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, a...
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The Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service (Services) propose to issue a policy that will address the conservation needs of species listed, or proposed to be listed, under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (E...
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The Department of Commerce (the Department) has received a request to conduct a new shipper administrative review of the antidumping duty order on fresh and chilled Atlantic salmon from Norway with an October semi-annual anniversary date. In accordan...
Notice Dec 13, 1995
Notice is hereby given that the Southwest Fisheries Science Center, NMFS, 8604 La Jolla Shores Drive, La Jolla, CA 92038 (Principal Investigators: Michael F. Tillman, Ph.D. and Rennie S. Holt, Ph.D.) has applied in due form for a permit to take Antar...
Notice Dec 13, 1995
The National Weather Service (NWS) implemented the Supplemental Data Program effective October 1, 1995. This program supplements data provided by the Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS). Observations produced through the Supplementary Data Prog...
Notice Dec 13, 1995
The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a 2-day meeting to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone.
Proposed Rule Dec 13, 1995
In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) as amended, and implementing regulations, notification is hereby given that letters of authorization to take ringed seals incidental to on-ice seismic operations in the Beaufort Sea off Alask...
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Commodity Futures Trading Commission logo Commodity Futures Trading Commission

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On July 22, 1994, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission) published for comment proposed amendments to Rule 3.34, which governs ethics training for Commission registrants. 59 FR 37446. Based upon its review of the comments received and...
Rule Dec 13, 1995
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission) proposes to amend: (1) Rules 1.17(a)(1)(i) and (ii) to (a) increase the minimum required dollar amount of adjusted net capital for futures commission merchants (FCMs) from $50,000 to $250,000, (b)...
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Defense Department logo Defense Department

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In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of Public Law 92-463, the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this announces the forthcoming Executive Session of the Chief of Engineers Environmental Advisory Board. The meeting will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m...
Notice Dec 13, 1995
The U.S. Army Engineer District, Louisville Corps of Engineers is initiating the preparation of a Draft Supplement to a Final EIS for a regulatory permit application from the City of Marion, Illinois. The proposed action by the City of Marion is the...
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The Military Traffic Management Command (MTMC) is changing the application of the Guaranteed Traffic (GT) and related freight movement programs to include movement of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) materiel. The policy change is effective 15 Jan 96 for...
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A joint committee representing the respective Courts of Criminal Appeals of the Air Force, Army, Navy-Marine Corps, and Coast Guard has drafted proposed changes to the joint Rules of Practice and Procedure for the Courts of Criminal Appeals (formerly...
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Education Department logo Education Department

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The Secretary proposes to amend the regulations governing the Student Support Services Program. The proposed regulations clarify and simplify requirements governing the program. The selection criteria, prior experience criteria, and grantee accountab...
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Energy Department logo Energy Department

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Tritium is an essential material in all nuclear weapons in the U.S. nuclear stockpile. Because the U.S. is not currently producing tritium, development of a new tritium supply will be essential for maintaining the U.S. nuclear deterrent. The Departme...
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Environmental Protection Agency logo Environmental Protection Agency

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EPA is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This revision supplements the approved Pennsylvania Stage II regulation by establishing and requiring appropriate testing and certification of...
Rule Dec 13, 1995
EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the purpose of approving supplemental provisions that would correct deficiencies in the Pennsylvania Stage II vapor recovery rule t...
Proposed Rule Dec 13, 1995
Elsewhere in today's Federal Register, EPA has published a direct final rulemaking fully approving the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's submittal of its Stage II Vapor Recovery requirements. The EPA has also published a proposed rulemaking to provide t...
Rule Dec 13, 1995
This document establishes a tolerance for residues of the herbicide clopyralid in or on the raw agricultural commodity asparagus. The regulation to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of the herbicide was requested in a petition submit...
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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered into four separate de minimis administrative settlements to resolve claims under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), as amended...
Notice Dec 13, 1995
EPA has granted specific exemptions for the control of various pests to the 22 States as listed below. Crisis exemptions were initiated by various States, United States Departments of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and the U...
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EPA has granted specific exemptions for the control of various pests to the 28 States as listed below. Crisis exemptions were initiated by the Mississippi and Montana Departments of Agriculture. These exemptions, issued during the months of May, June...
Notice Dec 13, 1995
EPA is proposing to revoke a significant new use rule (SNUR) promulgated under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for ethane, 1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoro-, based on receipt of new data. The data indicate that for purposes of TSCA se...
Proposed Rule Dec 13, 1995
This document establishes time-limited tolerances for residues of the herbicide glufosinate ammonium (butanoic acid, 2-amino-4- (hydroxymethylphosphinyl)-, monoammonium salt) and its metabolite, 3- methylphosphinico-propionic acid, in or on various r...
Rule Dec 13, 1995
EPA proposes to establish a time-limited tolerance for indirect or inadvertent combined residues of the insecticide (1-[6- chloro-3-pyridinyl)methyl]-N-nitro-2-imidazolidinimine (referred to in this document as imidacloprid) and its metabolites resul...
Proposed Rule Dec 13, 1995
This rule establishes time-limited tolerances for residues of the insecticide 1-[(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)methyl]-N-nitro-2- imidazolidinimine (also known as imidacloprid) and its metabolites in or on barley forage, straw, and grain with an expiration d...
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This document increases the established tolerance for residues of the herbicide linuron in or on the raw agricultural commodity asparagus. The regulation to increase the maximum permissible level for residues of linuron was requested in a petition su...
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The Environmental Protection Agency is establishing two Drinking Water Intake Zones in the Hudson River, in response to an application received by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). Establishment of a Drinking Water...
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This rule establishes tolerances for combined residues of the fungicide metalaxyl [N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-N-(methoxyacetyl) alanine methyl ester] and its metabolites containing the 2,6-dimethylaniline moiety and N-(2-hydroxymethyl-6-methylphenyl)-N-(...
Rule Dec 13, 1995
This action proposes amendments to certain sections of the following promulgated standards: ``National Emission Standards for Chromium Emissions from Hard and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks; Final Rule'' (subpart N);...
Proposed Rule Dec 13, 1995
This rule establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of clarified hydrophobic extract of neem oil when used according to good agricultural practice as a broad-spectrum fungicide/insecticide/miticide on all greenhouse an...
Rule Dec 13, 1995
This notice announces initial filings and an amendment and a withdrawal of pesticide petitions (PP) and food and feed additive petitions (FAP) proposing the establishment of regulations for residues of certain pesticide chemicals in or on various agr...
Notice Dec 13, 1995
In accordance with Section 122(i) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (``CERCLA''), 42 U.S.C. 9622(i), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (``EPA'') Region II announces a proposed admi...
Notice Dec 13, 1995
In accordance with Section 122(i) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended (``CERCLA''), 42 U.S.C. Sec. 9622(i), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (``EPA'') Region II announces a proposed adminis...
Notice Dec 13, 1995
Twin Rivers Technologies' (TRT) has submitted to the Agency a notification of intent to certify urban bus retrofit/rebuild equipment pursuant to 40 CFR Part 85, Subpart O. The notification describes equipment consisting of biodiesel fuel additive in...
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The Agency has received a notification of intent to certify urban bus retrofit/rebuild equipment pursuant to 40 CFR Part 85, Subpart O. Pursuant to Sec. 85.1407(a)(7), today's Federal Register notice summarizes the notification below, announces that...
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This rule establishes tolerances for residues of the fungicide tebuconazole (alpha-[2-(4-chlorophenyl)ethyl]-alpha-(1,1- dimethylethyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole-1-ethanol) in or on the raw agricultural commodities cherries at 4.0 parts per million (ppm) and...
Rule Dec 13, 1995
This document extends the time-limited tolerance for combined residues of the insecticide/nematicide terbufos and its cholinesterase- inhibiting metabolites in or on the raw agricultural commodity (RAC) green coffee beans for an additional 2 years. A...
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The Agency received a notification of intent to certify equipment signed March 13, 1995 from the Cummins Engine Company (Cummins) with principal place of business at BOX 3005, COLUMBUS, IN 47202-3005, for certification of urban bus retrofit/rebuild e...
Notice Dec 13, 1995
This document exempts <greek-a>-alkyl(C<INF>21-C<INF>71)- <greek-oh>-hydroxypoly (oxyethylene) from the requirement of a tolerance when used at levels not to exceed 10% as a wetting agent or granule coating in pesticide formulations. Petrolite Corp....
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Federal Reserve System logo Federal Reserve System

General Services Administration logo General Services Administration

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Title VII of the ``Business Opportunity Development Reform Act of 1988'' (Public Law 100-656) established the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program and designated nine (9) agencies, including GSA, to conduct the program over a four (4)...
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Health and Human Services Department logo Health and Human Services Department

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The publication of this notice and delegation of authority is to advise the public that the Department of Health and Human Services' Departmental Appeals Board has been given jurisdiction to review the decisions of Administrative Law Judges with resp...
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a public workshop to discuss the appropriate approach to the review of premarket submissions for computer-aided diagnostic (CADx) medical devices. Because there is increasing interest in and develo...
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The Health Resources and Services Administration is requesting nominations to fill five vacancies on the Secretary's National Advisory Committee on Rural Health. The closing date is extended to February 2, 1996. All other aspects of the November 7, 1...
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Homeland Security Department logo Homeland Security Department

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In May 1989, the Coast Guard began rulemaking to incorporate into regulation certain elements of the Shore Protection Act. Its objective was to help prevent trash, medical debris, and other unsightly and potentially harmful materials from being depos...
Proposed Rule Dec 13, 1995
The Coast Guard is seeking applicants for appointment to membership on the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC). The Committee is a 19-member Federal Advisory committee that advises the Coast Guard on matters related to the training,...
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Interior Department logo Interior Department

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The Minerals Management Service (MMS) is scheduling a public meeting to receive comments on a proposed rulemaking, which was published in the Federal Register on November 6, 1995 (60 FR 56007). MMS is also extending the public comment period for the...
Proposed Rule Dec 13, 1995
This action informs the public of the conveyance of 3,310 acres of public lands in Oregon, and 1,846.04 acres of public lands in Washington, out of Federal ownership. This action will also open 1,280 acres of reconveyed lands to surface entry. The 64...
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Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Public Laws 92-463 and 94-579, that a series of multi-agency meetings have been scheduled to update the public on the status of the Northern and Eastern Colorado Desert Coordinated Management Plan. The agenc...
Notice Dec 13, 1995
OSM is approving a proposed amendment to the Texas regulatory program (hereinafter referred to as the ``Texas program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). Texas proposed revisions to its regulations pertaining to s...
Rule Dec 13, 1995
Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, notice is given that the Winnemucca District of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has prepared, by third party contractor, a Draft Environmental Impact Statement on San...
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International Trade Commission logo International Trade Commission

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Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has issued a limited exclusion order in the above-captioned investigation and terminated the investigation.
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Interstate Commerce Commission logo Interstate Commerce Commission

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The Commission exempts from the prior approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. 10901 the construction and operation by East Cooper and Berkeley Railroad (EC&B) of a 1.7-mile rail line running northwest from the terminus of EC&B's line (milepost 14.8) near...
Notice Dec 13, 1995
This action amends Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) regulations relating to motor carrier operating authority and insurance, in order to implement the second phase of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) relating to land transportation...
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The Commission has removed a condition, imposed in 1988 in connection with a sale of rail lines, that prevented the railroad from selling, destroying or modifying affected properties until completion of procedures under section 106 of the National Hi...
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Justice Department logo Justice Department

Labor Department logo Labor Department

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration logo National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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NASA hereby gives notice that Collier Research & Development Corporation, of 45 Diamond Hill Road, Hampton, Virginia 23666, has applied for an exclusive copyright license for computer software entitled ``Structural Thermal Sizer (ST-SIZE).'' NASA rec...
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National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities logo National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities

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The Institute of Museum Services amends regulations relating to its General Operating Support, Conservation Project Support grant programs, the Museum Assessment Program and the Conservation Assessment Program. The regulations as amended implement th...
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission logo Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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Notice Dec 13, 1995
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to establish a constraint of 10 mrem/yr total effective dose equivalent (TEDE) for dose to members of the public from air emissions of radionuclides from NRC licensed facilities other than power re...
Proposed Rule Dec 13, 1995
The NRC has recently submitted to OMB for review the following proposal for the collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). 1. Type of submission (new, revision, or extension): Revisio...
Notice Dec 13, 1995
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations to add exemptions authorized by subsections (j)(2) and (k)(5) of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (Privacy Act), to those currently in place for System of Records NRC-18, ``Office...
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Personnel Management Office logo Personnel Management Office

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Notice of meeting.
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Securities and Exchange Commission logo Securities and Exchange Commission

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Notice of Application for Deregistration under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the ``Act'').
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Notice of Application for Exemption under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (``1940 Act'').
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Notice of Application for Deregistration under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the ``Act'').
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Small Business Administration logo Small Business Administration

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The Small Business Administration (SBA) is considering granting a waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule for Minicomputers. A Minicomputer is ``a digital computer whose price and capability lies above that of a personal computer or workstation, and below...
Proposed Rule Dec 13, 1995

Transportation Department logo Transportation Department

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This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Boeing Model 767 series airplanes. This proposal would require inspections of the components of the leading edge outboard slat; replacement of the con...
Proposed Rule Dec 13, 1995
This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 767 series airplanes, that currently requires an inspection of the control rods of the outboard leading edge slat, and follow-on ac...
Proposed Rule Dec 13, 1995
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Hamilton Standard 14RF and 14SF series, and Hamilton Standard/British Aerospace Model 6/5500/F propellers. This proposal would require initial and repetit...
Proposed Rule Dec 13, 1995
The FAA proposed to rule and invited public comment on the application to use the revenue from a PFC at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport under the provisions of the Aviation Safety and Capacity Expansion Act of 1990 (Title IX of the Omnibus Budget Re...
Notice Dec 13, 1995
The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an environmental impact statement will be prepared for a proposed railroad improvement in the City of Manassas and Prince William County, Virginia.
Notice Dec 13, 1995
This notice proposes to establish Class E5 airspace at Bigfork Municipal Airport, Bigfork, MN, to accommodate a Nondirectional Radio Beacon (NDB) to serve Runway 15. Controlled airspace extending upward from 700 to 1200 feet above ground level (AGL)...
Proposed Rule Dec 13, 1995
This document responds to petitions for reconsideration of a March 1995 final rule amending Standard No. 121, Air Brake Systems, to require, among other things, the installation of antilock brake systems (ABS) on medium and heavy vehicles and the ins...
Proposed Rule Dec 13, 1995
This document responds to petitions for reconsideration of a final rule that amended Standard No. 105, Hydraulic Brake Systems, and Standard No. 121, Air Brake Systems, to require medium and heavy vehicles be equipped with an antilock brake system (A...
Rule Dec 13, 1995
The FAA proposes to rule and invites public comment on the application to use the revenue from a PFC at Little Rock National Airport under the provisions of the Aviation Safety and Capacity Expansion Act of 1990 (Title IX of the Omnibus Budget Reconc...
Notice Dec 13, 1995
These special conditions are issued to Jetstream Aircraft Limited for the Jetstream Model 4101 series airplanes. This airplane will have an unusual design feature for which the applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain appropriate safety st...
Rule Dec 13, 1995
This amendment establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes...
Rule Dec 13, 1995
This amendment establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the...
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This amendment establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes...
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Treasury Department logo Treasury Department

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This document contains final income, estate, and gift tax regulations relating to exceptions to the use of the valuation tables in the regulations for valuing annuities, interests for life or a term of years, and remainder or reversionary interests,...
Rule Dec 13, 1995
Public meeting of the Commissioner's Advisory Group will be held in Washington, D.C. This meeting is being scheduled due to the cancellation of the previously announced November 16, 1995, CAG meeting.
Notice Dec 13, 1995
This notice announces the acceptance, under Notice 89-61, of a petition requesting that butyl benzyl phthalate be added to the list of taxable substances in section 4672(a)(3). Publication of this notice is in compliance with Notice 89-61. This is no...
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Veterans Affairs Department logo Veterans Affairs Department

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This document establishes Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations to implement specific provisions of the Veterans Omnibus Health Care Act of 1976 and the Veterans' Benefits and Services Act of 1988 concerning the confidentiality of certain m...
Rule Dec 13, 1995
The Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552(e)(4)) requires that all agencies publish in the Federal Register a notice of the existence and character of their systems of records. Notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is adding...
Notice Dec 13, 1995
Notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), intends to renew the computer matching program comparing Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) income records...
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