February 19, 1997 (Volume 62)

Federal Register February 19, 1997

View all documents issued on February 19, 1997. This daily issue includes official rules, notices, and regulatory updates from federal agencies.

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Agencies Publishing on February 19, 1997

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation logo Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

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Notice is hereby given that the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation will meet on Friday, February 28, 1997. The meeting will be held on the third floor of the Arsenal (enter through the Cabildo on Jackson Square), 701 Chartres Street, New Orlea...
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Agriculture Department logo Agriculture Department

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This final rule amends the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) regulations to: Revise the terms and conditions for enrolling acreage in the CRP; update other program eligibility requirements; consolidate and reorganize all existing CRP regulations int...
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service's (CSREES) intention to request an extension for and revision to a currently approved information collectio...
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Foreign Agricultural Service's intention to request an extension for, and a revision to, a currently approved information collection in support of the regulations gover...
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Commerce Department logo Commerce Department

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The Technology Administration's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announces the availability of funding for four Focused Program competitions under the Advanced Technology Program (ATP) for fiscal year 1997, targeted on specific t...
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Commodity Futures Trading Commission logo Commodity Futures Trading Commission

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The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME or Exchange) has applied for designation as a contract market for futures and options on the New Zealand Dollar. The Acting Director of the Division of Economic Analysis (Division) of the Commission, acting pursua...
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Defense Department logo Defense Department

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The Director of Defense Procurement is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement 10 U.S.C. 2534(d)(6), which provides that the Secretary of Defense may waive the domestic source restrictions of 10 U...
Proposed Rule Feb 19, 1997
This proposed revision provides substantive and administrative changes to conform to the requirements of the Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996, 5 U.S.C. 552, as amended by Public Law 104-231. It also provides guidance to the De...
Proposed Rule Feb 19, 1997
This notice sets forth the schedule and summary agenda for the first meeting of the Advisory Committee on High Performance Computing and Communications, Information Technology, and the Next Generation Internet, and describes the functions of the Comm...
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The invention listed below is assigned to the United States Government as represented by the Secretary of the Navy and is available for licensing by the Department of the Navy. Requests for copies of the patent application cited should be directed to...
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Education Department logo Education Department

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The Director, Information Resources Management Group, invites comments on the proposed information collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
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Energy Department logo Energy Department

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The Energy Information Administration (EIA) is soliciting comments concerning the proposed changes and extensions to Forms EIA- 851, ``Domestic Uranium Mining Production Report,'' and EIA-858, ``Uranium Industry Annual Survey,'' for the collection of...
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The Energy Information Administration (EIA) has submitted the ``Residential Energy Consumption Survey'' (RECS) (Forms EIA-457A/G) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C...
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The Office of Health and Environmental Research (OHER) of the Office of Energy Research, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), hereby announces its interest in receiving applications for grants in support of the Microbial Genome Program (MGP). The MGP foc...
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Environmental Protection Agency logo Environmental Protection Agency

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This notice announces Agency approval of applications to register the pesticide products Able Biological Insecticide and Technical CGA- 269941, containing active an ingredient not included in any previously registered products pursuant to the provisi...
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This notice announces the initial filing of a pesticide petition proposing the establishment of tolerances for residues of difenoconazole in or on raw agricultural commodities of barley. This notice includes a summary of the petition that was prepare...
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On April 8, 1996, EPA published Land Disposal Restrictions Phase III; Final Rule and Partial Withdrawal and Amendment of Final Rule, including the complete tables ``Treatment Standards for Hazardous Wastes'' at Sec. 268.40, and ``Universal Treatment...
Rule Feb 19, 1997
This notice announces the filing of a pesticide petition proposing the establishment of a regulation for residues of lambda- cyhalothrin and its epimer in or on rice. The names for lambda- cyhalothrin and its epimer are as follows: lambda-cyhalothrin...
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Executive Office of the President logo Executive Office of the President

Farm Credit Administration logo Farm Credit Administration

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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b(e)(3)), of the forthcoming special meeting of the Farm Credit Administration Board (Board).
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Federal Communications Commission logo Federal Communications Commission

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This action addresses amendments for the 821-824/866-869 MHz bands as submitted by the regional planning committees of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area (``Region 20'') and the Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Area (``Region 28''). Such action is req...
Rule Feb 19, 1997
This action seeks additional comment on waiver of the three year construction benchmark that IVDS lottery license winners must meet by March 29, 1997. It is necessary for the Commission to receive comment on the waiver request in order to determine i...
Proposed Rule Feb 19, 1997
The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections, as required by the...
Notice Feb 19, 1997
The Commission will consider clarifications and procedural changes to the general auction rules based on its experience conducting auctions. It will also propose changes to the general competitive bidding rules that are intended to simplify and elimi...
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Federal Maritime Commission logo Federal Maritime Commission

Federal Reserve System logo Federal Reserve System

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The Board is publishing for comment a second proposal revising the official staff commentary to Regulation M which implements the Consumer Leasing Act. The act requires lessors to provide uniform cost and other disclosures about consumer lease transa...
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Health and Human Services Department logo Health and Human Services Department

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The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) preempts State and local device requirements that are different from, or in addition to, Federal requirements under the act. The act also provides that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may, by...
Proposed Rule Feb 19, 1997
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of the first edition of the ``Fish and Fishery Products Hazards and Controls Guide'' (the guide). FDA has prepared the guide as, among other things, an adjunct to the regulations i...
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing an opportunity for interested persons to request an oral hearing on a proposed rule that would grant exemption from Federal preemption for certain cigarette and smokeless tobacco requirements in va...
Proposed Rule Feb 19, 1997
In accordance with section 205 of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, this final rule establishes a new part 1008 in 42 CFR chapter V to address the new OIG advisory opinion process. Specifically, these regulations set fo...
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending to April 28, 1997, the comment period for the advance notice of proposed rulemaking for the regulation of medical foods that published in the Federal Register of November 29, 1996. This action is be...
Proposed Rule Feb 19, 1997
The Food and Nutrition Board (FNB), Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences, under the auspices of the Standing Committee on the Scientific Evaluation of Dietary Reference Intakes, will hold an open workshop to address the nutrients folat...
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Homeland Security Department logo Homeland Security Department

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On May 20, 1996 the Coast Guard published an interim rule revising the lifesaving equipment regulations for U.S. inspected vessels. The interim rule included provisions for vessels not on international routes to comply with certain new requirements b...
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Housing and Urban Development Department logo Housing and Urban Development Department

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This notice announces preliminary meetings sponsored by HUD to develop the regulations necessary to carry out the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) (Pub. L. 104-330, approved October 26, 1996).
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Interior Department logo Interior Department

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Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. 3507) and 5 CFR Part 1320, Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements, the National Park Service invites public comments on a proposed information request (ICR). Com...
Notice Feb 19, 1997
On December 18, 1996, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) published in 61 FR 66827, Dec. 18, 1996, an advance notice of proposed rulemaking requesting public comment on possible revisions to existing rules and regulations regarding the acreage li...
Proposed Rule Feb 19, 1997
The Department of the Interior hereby gives notice of three, two-day federal-tribal consultation sessions on the implementation of President Clinton's Executive Order No. 13007--Indian Sacred Sites. The Executive Order calls for the development of po...
Notice Feb 19, 1997
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is proposing to amend its regulations on Higher Education Grant Programs to improve the clarity of the regulations and understanding of the public as mandated by Executive Order 12866.
Proposed Rule Feb 19, 1997
The following described land has been found suitable for direct sale under Sections 203 and 209 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of October 21, 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1713 and 1719), at not less than fair market value:
Notice Feb 19, 1997
This notice announces that the Information Collection Request for the Payment for Appointed Counsel in Involuntary Indian Child Custody Proceedings in State Courts, codified at 25 CFR Sec. 23.13, requires renewal. Before submitting a request for rein...
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This notice announces that the Information Collection Request for the Housing Assistance Application requires renewal. The proposed information collection requirement, with no appreciable changes, described below will be submitted to the Office of Ma...
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International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico logo International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico

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Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; the Council on Environmental Quality Final Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500 through 1508); and the Operational Procedures of the United States Section, International Bounda...
Notice Feb 19, 1997
Based on a Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) prepared by TransTexas Gas Corporation (TransTexas), Houston, Texas, to address the potential adverse environmental impacts of oil and natural gas development within the Falcon Dam and Rese...
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Justice Department logo Justice Department

Nuclear Regulatory Commission logo Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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Science and Technology Policy Office

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This notice sets forth the schedule and summary agenda for a meeting of the President's Committee of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), and describes the functions of the Committee. Notice of this meeting is required under the Federal Adviso...
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Securities and Exchange Commission logo Securities and Exchange Commission

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Notice of application for exemption Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (``Act'').
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Small Business Administration logo Small Business Administration

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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Small Business Administration's intentions to request approval on a new, and/or currently approved information collection.
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Surface Transportation Board logo Surface Transportation Board

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Under 49 U.S.C. 10502, the Board exempts from the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 10903 the abandonment by Consolidated Rail Corporation (Conrail) of: (1) The portion of its Mardella Industrial Track extending from milepost 40.80<plus-minus> to the junctio...
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Transportation Department logo Transportation Department

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This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 series airplanes. This proposal would require modification of the handle of the passenger/crew door to change t...
Proposed Rule Feb 19, 1997
This document proposes to supersede AD 95-20-06, which currently requires inspecting the front spar attachment lugs and the rear spar for fatigue cracks and modifying the vertical fin if cracks are found. If no cracks are found, continue repetitively...
Proposed Rule Feb 19, 1997
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 series airplanes. This proposal would require performing a ram air turbine (RAT) extension test; removing and di...
Proposed Rule Feb 19, 1997
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Auxiliary Power International Corporation (APIC) Model APS3200 Auxiliary Power Units (APUs). This action requires replacement of the existing Electronic Control Box (ECB),...
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This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain CASA Model CN-235 series airplanes. This proposal would require replacement of the guide hooks of the cargo doors with new, improved guide hooks....
Proposed Rule Feb 19, 1997
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain CASA Model CN-235 series airplanes. This proposal would require disabling the brake control valve of the propeller. This proposal also would requi...
Proposed Rule Feb 19, 1997
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to General Electric Aircraft Engines (GE) CF700 series turbofan engines. This proposal would require replacement of existing fan guards with new, improved fa...
Proposed Rule Feb 19, 1997
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Grob Luft-und Raumfahrt (Grob) Models G 109 and G 109B sailplanes. The proposed action would require inspecting the landing gear retaining bars and landing...
Proposed Rule Feb 19, 1997
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain IAI Model 1125 Westwind Astra series airplanes. This proposal would require repetitive inspections to detect loose or damaged rivets that fasten a...
Proposed Rule Feb 19, 1997
This document corrects information in an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Jetstream Model 4101 airplanes, that requires a one-time inspection for damage caused by arcing and overheating of the electrical ground posts (``ea...
Rule Feb 19, 1997
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Jetstream Model 4101 airplanes. This action requires a one-time inspection of the airplane records to determine the modification status of the elevator trim servo,...
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This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., (Mitsubishi) MU-2B series airplanes. This AD requires removing the vent check valve assembly from the bulkhead between the fuel tanks. This AD...
Rule Feb 19, 1997
Recently, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that applied to The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) PA-31, PA-31P, and PA-31T series airplanes. The NPRM would have required incorporating a main landi...
Proposed Rule Feb 19, 1997
This rule amends the time of designation for Restricted Area 4305 (R-4305), Lake Superior, MN, by reducing the requirement for the issuance of a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) from 12 hours in advance to 4 hours in advance of activation of the airspace. Th...
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Notice Feb 19, 1997
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) plays a key role in the national effort to reduce alcohol related traffic injuries and deaths. One way the enforcement community has tried to combat this problem is by conducting sobriety che...
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announces the availability of FY 1997 discretionary cooperative agreements to support the Air Bag Safety Campaign. The goal of this campaign is to inform the public about how to maximize the...
Notice Feb 19, 1997
This action establishes Class E airspace at Carrington, ND. A Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedure (SIAP) to Runway 31 has been developed for Carrington Municipal Airport. Controlled airspace extending upward from 70...
Rule Feb 19, 1997
This action establishes Class E airspace at New Lisbon, WI. A Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedure (SIAP) to Runway 32 has been developed for Mauston-New Lisbon Union Airport. Controlled airspace extending upward fro...
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This action establishes Class E airspace at Rolla, ND. A Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedure (SIAP) to Runway 32 has been developed for Rolla Municipal Airport. Controlled airspace extending upward from 700 to 1200...
Rule Feb 19, 1997
In this interim final rule, RSPA is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to specify the conditions under which certain cargo tank motor vehicles may continue to be used on an interim basis, even if they are equipped with emergency disch...
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces it findings on the Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) update submitted by the city of St. Louis Airport Authority (STLAA) under the provisions of Title I of the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Ac...
Notice Feb 19, 1997
This action modifies Class E airspace at Big Rapids, MI. A Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedure (SIAP) to Runway 27 has been developed for Roben-Hood Airport. Controlled airspace extending upward from 700 to 1200 fee...
Rule Feb 19, 1997
This action modifies Class E airspace at Monticello, IN. A Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedure (SIAP) to Runway 18 and a GPS SIAP to Runway 36 have been developed for White County Airport. Controlled airspace extend...
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This action modifies Class E airspace at Pinckneyville, IL. A Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedure (SIAP) to Runway 18 and a GPS SIAP to Runway 36 have been developed for Pinckneyville-Du Quoin Airport. Controlled ai...
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This notice proposes to modify Class E airspace at Spearfish, SD. A Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedure (SIAP) to Runway 12 has been developed for Black Hills-Clyde Ice Field. Controlled airspace extending upward fr...
Proposed Rule Feb 19, 1997
Pursuant to FAA's rulemaking provisions governing the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for exemption (14 CFR Part 11), this notice contains a summary of certain petitions seeking relief from specified requirements of the Federal...
Notice Feb 19, 1997
These special conditions are issued for the Soloy Corporation, Soloy Dual Pac engine (formally Soloy Dual Pac Inc.). This engine will have a novel design feature associated with its configuration. The Soloy Dual Pac engine is a propulsion system in w...
Rule Feb 19, 1997

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