April 6, 1998 (Volume 63)

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Notice Apr 06, 1998
Notice is hereby given that the Forest Service, USDA, will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Forest Service to implement several proposals within the South Spruce Ecosystem Recovery Project area, on the Cedar City Ranger Distric...
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Commerce Department logo Commerce Department

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NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Atka mackerel in the Central Aleutian District of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 1998 total allowable catch (TAC) of Atka mackerel...
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On November 12, 1997, the Department of Commerce published the preliminary results of its administrative reviews of the antidumping duty orders on heavy forged hand tools from the People's Republic of China. The period of review is February 1, 1996,...
Notice Apr 06, 1998
The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) has rescheduled the public meeting of its Monkfish Oversight Committee and Advisory Panel that was scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 1998. The meeting was announced in the Federal Register on March...
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NMFS announces aboriginal subsistence whaling quotas and other limitations deriving from regulations adopted at the 1997 Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC). For 1998, the quotas are 77 bowhead whales struck, and 5 gray whale...
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Commodity Futures Trading Commission logo Commodity Futures Trading Commission

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The New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX or Exchange) has applied for designation as a contract market in Central Appalachian coal futures and option contracts. The proposals were submitted under the Commission's 45-day Fast Track procedures. The Dire...
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Defense Department logo Defense Department

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Correction Apr 06, 1998
The proposed disposal action analyzed in the EA is for all excess DDOU property, in accordance with the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990, Pub. L. 101-510, as amended. The Army will retain two parcels of 31.1 and 12.4 acres for use as...
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The DoD Advisory Group on Electron Devices (AGED) announces a closed session meeting.
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The Department of the Army announces the availability of the Record of Decision for the disposal and reuse of U.S. Army Garrison-- Fitzsimons, Aurora, Colorado. It has been determined that the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the disposal and...
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Education Department logo Education Department

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The Deputy Chief Information Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
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Energy Department logo Energy Department

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Notice Apr 06, 1998
The Department of Energy (the Department or DOE) today gives notice that copies of the ``Summary of the Final Inputs for the Draft Report on Potential Impact of Possible Energy Efficiency Levels for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts'' and the ``Manufacturer...
Proposed Rule Apr 06, 1998
This document contains corrections to a final rule for the clothes washer test procedures published on Wednesday, August 27, 1997 (62 FR 45484). It corrects the introductory note to the new clothes washer test procedure which will be used to analyze,...
Rule Apr 06, 1998
Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770), notice is given of a meeting of the Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee.
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Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770), notice is given of a meeting of the High Energy Physics Advisory Panel.
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Notice is given of the confirmation and approval by the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE) of Rate Order No. WAPA-80 and Rate Schedules L-NT1, L-FPT1, N-FPT1, L-AS1, L-AS2, L-AS3, L-AS4, L-AS5, and L-AS6, placing formula rates into ef...
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Millennium Power Partners, L.P. and LSP Energy Limited Partnership have submitted coal capability self-certifications pursuant to section 201 of the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978, as amended.
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Notice is given of the confirmation and approval by the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE) of Rate Order No. WAPA-78 and Rate Schedule SLIP-F6, placing firm power rates from the Salt Lake City Area/Integrated Projects (SLCA/IP) of the...
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The Department of Energy (DOE) will hold an informal public workshop to discuss issues and gather information related to DOE's development of proposed rules for energy efficiency test procedures, labeling, and standards compliance as they relate to c...
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Environmental Protection Agency logo Environmental Protection Agency

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EPA is proposing limited approval of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Delaware pursuant to requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA). This SIP revision amends Delaware's minor New Source Review (NSR) permit program....
Proposed Rule Apr 06, 1998
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has authorized the following subcontractor to access information that has been, or will be, submitted to the EPA under section 114 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) as amended: Sanford Consulting, 105 Fallen...
Notice Apr 06, 1998
EPA will hold a public meeting regarding the Agency's proposal to add dioxins and dioxin-like compounds to the list of chemicals for which reporting is required under section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCR...
Proposed Rule Apr 06, 1998
This regulation establishes a time limited tolerance for residues of rimsulfuroron in or on tomatoes. E.I.duPont de Nemours and Company, Inc. requested this tolerance under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as amended by the Food Quali...
Rule Apr 06, 1998
EPA is announcing a workshop on issues related to using probability distributions to represent exposure factors in probabilistic risk assessments. Experts from industry and academia as well as practitioners from state and federal agencies will conven...
Notice Apr 06, 1998

Executive Office of the President logo Executive Office of the President

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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 regular meeting of the Farm Credit Administration Board (Board).
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Federal Communications Commission logo Federal Communications Commission

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The Common Carrier Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission has released an Order staying the provision for the April 18, 1998 deadline by which independent LECs providing in-region, interstate, interexchange services on an integrated basis mu...
Rule Apr 06, 1998
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice advises interested persons that the next meeting of the WRC-99 Advisory Committee will be held on Monday, April 27, 1998, at the Federal Communications Commission. The purpose of the...
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation logo Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

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Federal Reserve System logo Federal Reserve System

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The Board is publishing revisions to the official staff commentary to Regulation Z (Truth in Lending). The commentary applies and interprets the requirements of Regulation Z. The update addresses increased rates for open-end plans triggered by events...
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Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board logo Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board

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Federal Trade Commission logo Federal Trade Commission

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The two consent agreements in these matters settle 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...
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Health and Human Services Department logo Health and Human Services Department

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Notice Apr 06, 1998
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending its regulations to correct certain errors that have become incorporated into the biologics regulations. This action is being taken to improve the accuracy and clarity of the regulations.
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Homeland Security Department logo Homeland Security Department

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The Coast Guard hereby establishes several special anchorages in San Diego Bay, California. A ``special anchorage'' is an area on the water where vessels less than 20 meters (approximately 65 feet) in length are allowed to anchor without displaying n...
Rule Apr 06, 1998
The Coast Guard seeks to improve its adjudication process. This improvement would also affect certain actions involving merchant mariners. First, the proposed rule would consolidate all Coast Guard adjudicative procedures to include the following: th...
Proposed Rule Apr 06, 1998
This document implements 33 CFR 100.1102, ``Marine Events on the Colorado River, between Davis Dam (Bullhead City, Arizona) and Headgate Dam (Parker, Arizona),'' for the Parker Enduro hydroplane racing boat event. This event consists of hydroplane ra...
Rule Apr 06, 1998
The Coast Guard amends the table of events by adding the US National Waterski Racing Championship conducted in the waters of Mission Bay in San Diego, California, from Government Island south to Ski Beach on the following dates: annually, commencing...
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Interior Department logo Interior Department

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This notice announces a proposed exchange of federally-owned lands for privately-owned lands located near Elm Road in the Village of Greenwood Lake, Orange County, New York. The properties are adjacent to the Village's Department of Public Works Faci...
Notice Apr 06, 1998
An application for conveyance of federally-owned mineral interests has been filed under the provisions of 43 CFR 2720 for the following-described lands:
Notice Apr 06, 1998
Pursuant to the regulations at 43 CFR 1610.2(c) and 1610.3- 1(d) implementing the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712), amendments are proposed to adjust the boundaries of the Stoddard Valley and Johnson Valley Off-Highway...
Notice Apr 06, 1998
OSM is announcing receipt of two proposed amendments to the Illinois regulatory program (hereinafter the ``Illinois program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). This first proposed amendment consists of revisions t...
Proposed Rule Apr 06, 1998
OSM is announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Indiana regulatory program (hereinafter the ``Indiana program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The proposed amendment consists of revisions to regulation...
Proposed Rule Apr 06, 1998
OSM is announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Indiana regulatory program (hereinafter the ``Indiana program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The proposed amendment consists of revisions to Indiana's...
Proposed Rule Apr 06, 1998
The following described land has been proposed for direct sale under the authority of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of October 21, 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1713 and 1719) to the Pershing County Fair and Recreation Board:
Notice Apr 06, 1998
OSM is announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Kansas abandoned mine land reclamation plan (hereinafter referred to as the ``Kansas plan'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The proposed amendment consist...
Proposed Rule Apr 06, 1998
OSM is reopening the public comment period on a proposed amendment to the Maryland regulatory program (hereinafter the ``Maryland program'' under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The proposed amendment consists of chang...
Proposed Rule Apr 06, 1998
Notice is hereby given in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act that a meeting of the Delta Region Preservation Commission will be held at the following place and time.
Notice Apr 06, 1998
The Bureau of Land Management, Winnemucca District, intends to develop an Activity Plan/Land Use Plan amendment for the Back Rock Desert located in the northwest portion of the district. The purpose of the plan and amendment is to better manage the r...
Notice Apr 06, 1998
The National Park Service intends to continue the gift shop operation to the public visiting at the Marine Mammal Center within Golden Gate National Recreation Area. All earnings from the sale of items at the gift shop go directly to the support of e...
Notice Apr 06, 1998
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing its intention to request approval for the collections of information for: State processes for designating areas unsui...
Notice Apr 06, 1998
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing that the information collection request for the title described below has been forwarded to the Office of Management...
Notice Apr 06, 1998
The following described public land in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada has been examined and found suitable for sale utilizing non-competitive procedures at not less than fair market value. Authority for the sale is Section 203 and Section 209 of the...
Notice Apr 06, 1998
The Bureau of Land Management proposes to withdraw 1,706.84 acres of public lands and approximately 156.83 acres of non-Federal land, to protect the natural and recreational values of the Coos Bay North Spit Special Recreation Management Area. This n...
Notice Apr 06, 1998
This notice announces the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (hereinafter Service) intent to review aspects of the migratory bird regulations pertaining to the mid-continent lesser snow goose (MCLSG) population. The Service intends for this review to l...
Notice Apr 06, 1998
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and 5 CFR Part 1320, Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements, the National Park Service invites comments on the proposed information collection request (ICR). Comments are invited on: (1)...
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International Trade Commission logo International Trade Commission

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Staff of the USITC plans to make telephone contacts with a broad representation of U.S. companies and trade associations. The survey worksheets contain questions that require responses from industry and are designed to provide staff with a uniform ap...
Notice Apr 06, 1998
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping investigations Nos. 731-TA-781 through 786 (Preliminary) under section 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. Sec. 1673b(a)...
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Justice Department logo Justice Department

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The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS or Service) is expanding its Direct Mail Program to Include the Boston, Buffalo, Newark, Philadelphia, Portland, Maine, and San Juan District Offices and the Albany, Cherry Hill, Christiansted, Hartford...
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Securities and Exchange Commission logo Securities and Exchange Commission

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Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On August 31, 1997, applicant transferred its assets and liabilities to a corresponding new series of the Eaton Vance Growth Trust based on the relative net asset valu...
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Notice of application for an order under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the ``Act'') granting an exemption under section 6(c) of the Act from section 17(e) of the Act and rule 17e-1 under the Act, under sections 6(c) and 17(b) of the Act from section 17(a) of the Act, and under section 10(f) of the Act from section 10(f) of the Act and rule 10f-3 under the Act.
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State Department logo State Department

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The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments should be submitted to OMB on or before May...
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The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments shall be submitted to OMB on or before May 6...
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The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments should be submitted to OMB on or before May...
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The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments should be submitted to OMB on or before May...
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The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments should be submitted to OMB on or before May...
Notice Apr 06, 1998
The Department is removing the regulation that implemented section 212(o) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C. 1182(o)). Congress allowed INA 212(o) to sunset as of September 30, 1997. This section, which prohibits the issuance of a...
Rule Apr 06, 1998
The Bureau of Consular Affairs is amending its regulations regarding Service on a Foreign State under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act. The amendments are technical in nature and deal with a nomenclature change. The amendments reflect changes to...
Rule Apr 06, 1998

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Tennessee Valley Authority logo Tennessee Valley Authority

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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 Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 series airplanes. This proposal would require a one-time operational test of the fire shut-off valves (FSOV'...
Proposed Rule Apr 06, 1998
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A320 and A321 series airplanes. This proposal would require modification of the slat and flap control computer (SFCC) in the aft elec...
Proposed Rule Apr 06, 1998
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 767 series airplanes. This action requires a detailed visual inspection(s) for damage or chafing of certain electrical wire bundles and for clearance...
Rule Apr 06, 1998
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain British Aerospace BAe Model ATP airplanes. This proposal would require a one-time inspection to detect corrosion, wear, or damage of the operating...
Proposed Rule Apr 06, 1998
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Dornier Model 328-100 series airplanes. This proposal would require installation of two reinforcing brackets on the keel beam in the lower shell o...
Proposed Rule Apr 06, 1998
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Fokker Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 series airplanes. This proposal would require a one-time inspection to determine the torque valu...
Proposed Rule Apr 06, 1998
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. (Pilatus) Models PC-12 and PC- 12/45 airplanes. This AD requires replacing certain propeller de-icing controllers with ones that are not susceptibl...
Rule Apr 06, 1998
This amendment supersedes Airworthiness Directive (AD) 94-04- 17, which currently requires the following on Twin Commander Aircraft Corporation (Twin Commander) 500, 520, 560, 680, 681, 685, 690, 695, and 720 series airplanes: inspecting (one-time) t...
Rule Apr 06, 1998
The venues previously published for the RTCA Special Committee 172 meeting are corrected by changing the Army and Navy Club and RTCA in the first paragraph, second sentence (column 3) to RTCA for all four days of the meeting. The meeting announcement...
Notice Apr 06, 1998
The FHWA believes global positioning system (GPS) technology and many of the complementary safety management computer systems currently being used by the motor carrier industry, provide at least the same degree of monitoring accuracy as the ``automat...
Rule Apr 06, 1998
This final rule establishes the average fuel economy standard for light trucks manufactured in model year (MY) 2000. The issuance of the standard is required by statute. Pursuant to section 322 of the fiscal year (FY) 1998 DOT Appropriations Act, the...
Rule Apr 06, 1998
This notice announces OMB approval of information collection requests (ICRs), for OMB No. 2137-0510, entitled Radioactive Materials (RAM) Transportation Requirements, and OMB No. 2137-0034, entitled Hazardous Materials Shipping Papers and Emergency R...
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This notice proposes to amend Class E airspace at Roxboro, NC. A Global Positioning System (GPS) Runway (RWY) 6 Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) has been developed for Person County Airport. As a result, additional controlled airspace ex...
Proposed Rule Apr 06, 1998
Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federa...
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Treasury Department logo Treasury Department

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This document amends the Customs Regulations regarding the establishment and scope of operation of Centralized Examination Stations (CESs). To reflect Customs interest in maximizing compliance with export control laws and regulations without unduly i...
Rule Apr 06, 1998
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is proposing to amend its regulation governing international lending, by simplifying the discussion concerning the accounting for fees on international loans to make the regulation consistent with g...
Proposed Rule Apr 06, 1998
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, Customs invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning Articles Assembled Abroad with Textile Components...
Notice Apr 06, 1998
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, Customs invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning Cost Submissions. This request for comment is bei...
Notice Apr 06, 1998
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, Customs invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning Customs Form 213, Importer's Premises Visit--Sign...
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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C., 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the collection of information abstracted belo...
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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C., 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the collection of information abstracted belo...
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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C., 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the collection of information abstracted below...
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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C., 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the collection of information abstracted belo...
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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the collection of information abstracted below...
Notice Apr 06, 1998
The Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 522a(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 alter...
Notice Apr 06, 1998
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal...
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