March 24, 1999 (Volume 64)

Federal Register March 24, 1999

View all documents issued on March 24, 1999. This daily issue includes official rules, notices, and regulatory updates from federal agencies.

129 documents were published on this date.

Agencies Publishing on March 24, 1999

Agriculture Department logo Agriculture Department

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This proposed rule will amend the Special Research Grants Program Administrative Regulations to replace references to section 2 of the Act of August 4, 1965, with references to the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (CSFRGA), to...
Proposed Rule Mar 24, 1999
We are advising veterinary biologics producers and the general public that the Center for Veterinary Biologics will host a public meeting to discuss the regulations for veterinary antibody products. The primary purpose of the meeting is to provide an...
Proposed Rule Mar 24, 1999

Commerce Department logo Commerce Department

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NMFS is closing the commercial fishery for large coastal sharks conducted by persons aboard vessels issued a Federal Atlantic shark permit in the Western North Atlantic Ocean, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. This action is necessa...
Rule Mar 24, 1999
NMFS has determined that substantial scientific disagreements exist regarding the sufficiency and accuracy of data relevant to final listing determinations for the California Central Valley spring-run and Central Valley fall/late fall-run, Southern O...
Proposed Rule Mar 24, 1999
NMFS is issuing final determinations to list four ESUs of west coast chinook salmon as threatened or endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended. Previously, NMFS completed a comprehensive status review of west coast...
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The Secretary of Commerce issued an export trade certificate of review to The Foreign Market Search for U.S. Products and Services, Inc. doing business as FMS Exports-Imports, Inc., (``FMS''). Because this certificate holder has failed to file an ann...
Notice Mar 24, 1999
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for species that comprise the shallow-water species fishery by vessels using trawl gear in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA), except for vessels fishing for pollock using pelagic trawl gear in those portions of the GOA ope...
Rule Mar 24, 1999
This document contains a correction to the proposed rule that would implement Amendment 13 to the West Coast Salmon Plan, which was published in the Federal Register on March 4, 1999.
Proposed Rule Mar 24, 1999
The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling public meetings of its Habitat Committee, including Advisors and Technical Team; Sea Scallop Committee; Social Sciences Advisory Committee; Herring Committee; Ad hoc Vessel Buyback Co...
Notice Mar 24, 1999
Since 1997, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') has received two requests to revoke the antidumping duty (AD) order covering Oil Country Tubular Goods (``OCTG'') from Mexico as it pertains to drill pipe with tool joints attached (commonly...
Notice Mar 24, 1999

Commodity Futures Trading Commission logo Commodity Futures Trading Commission

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On July 24, 1998, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``CFTC'' or ``Commission'') published in the Federal Register a ``concept release'' seeking public comment on issues related to permitting the use in the U.S. of automated trading systems pr...
Proposed Rule Mar 24, 1999

Consumer Product Safety Commission logo Consumer Product Safety Commission

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The Commission announces that there will be an opportunity for interested parties to present oral comments on a proposed rule that could reduce unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with bunk beds that are constructed so that children can...
Proposed Rule Mar 24, 1999

Corporation for National and Community Service logo Corporation for National and Community Service

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The Corporation for National and Community Service (hereinafter the ``Corporation''), amends the regulations governing the administration of the Foster Grandparent Program (FGP). This final rule implements changes to the Domestic Volunteer Service Ac...
Rule Mar 24, 1999
The Corporation for National and Community Service (Corporation) announces an increase in the allowable cost per FTE for Indian Tribes applying for 1999 AmeriCorps*State and America Reads funds. The Corporation will consider applications with a cost...
Notice Mar 24, 1999
The Corporation for National and Community Service, (hereinafter the ``Corporation''), amends the regulations governing the administration of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). This final rule implements changes to the Domestic Voluntee...
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The Corporation for National and Community Service (hereinafter the ``Corporation''), amends the regulations governing the administration of the Senior Companion Program (SCP). This final rule implements changes to the Domestic Volunteer Service Act...
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Defense Department logo Defense Department

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In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), DoD announces the proposed extension of a public information collection requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments a...
Notice Mar 24, 1999
The Department of the Navy (Navy), pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. Sec. 4332(2)(C), and the regulations of the Council on Environmental Quality that implement NEPA procedures, 40 C.F.R....
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Education Department logo Education Department

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This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a forthcoming teleconference of the Design and Methodology Committee of the National Assessment Governing Board. This notice also describes the functions of the Board. Notice of this meeting...
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The Secretary announces the use of a two-tier review process to evaluate applications submitted for new awards under the FY 1999 Technology Innovation Challenge Grants program. The Secretary takes this action to ensure a thorough review and assessmen...
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Energy Department logo Energy Department

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On January 5, 1998, the Department of Energy (DOE or Department) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) to amend the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR) to incorporate a contract reform initiative concerning costs associated...
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The Western Area Power Administration's (Western) Desert Southwest Region (DSW) is initiating a rate adjustment process for the firm power services base charge for the Boulder Canyon Project (BCP) for FY 2000. The annual base charge adjustments are a...
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Consistent with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770), notice is hereby given of the following advisory committee meeting: Name: Secretary of Energy Advisory Board--Task Force on Fusion Energy.
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Environmental Protection Agency logo Environmental Protection Agency

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This regulation establishes a time-limited tolerance for combined residues of azoxystrobin in or on lettuce and spinach. This action is in response to EPA's granting of an emergency exemption under section 18 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, an...
Rule Mar 24, 1999
EPA published in the Federal Register of February 17, 1999, a document establishing an exemption from the requirement of tolerance for residues of the biochemical cinnamaldehyde in or on all food commodities when applied as a broad spectrum fungicide...
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) on November 19,1990, to provide independent advice and counsel to EPA on policy issues associated with implementation of the Clean Air Act of 1990. The...
Notice Mar 24, 1999
This regulation extends a time-limited tolerance for residues of the herbicide clopyralid in or on cranberries at 2 part per million (ppm) for an additional 18-month period. This tolerance will expire and is revoked on July 31, 2001. This action is i...
Rule Mar 24, 1999
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will convene two open meetings of the Environmental Laboratory Advisory Board (ELAB) on April 20, 1999, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on April 29, 1999, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Both meetings will be con...
Notice Mar 24, 1999
This regulation extends a time-limited tolerance for combined residues of the insecticide imidacloprid (1-[6-chloro-3- pyridinyl)methyl]-N-nitro-2-imidazolidinimine) and its metabolites containing the 6-chloropyridinyl moiety, all expressed as 1-[(6-...
Rule Mar 24, 1999
EPA has granted an experimental use permit to the following applicant. The permit is in accordance with, and subject to, the provisions of 40 CFR part l72, which defines EPA procedures with respect to the use of pesticides for experimental use purpos...
Notice Mar 24, 1999
The EPA is providing additional opportunity to the public to comment on the proposal to grant final authorization to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for revisions to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA...
Proposed Rule Mar 24, 1999
This regulation extends a time-limited tolerance for the combined residues of the herbicide norflurazon and its desmethyl metabolites in or on bermudagrass forage and hay at 2 and 3 parts per million (ppm) respectively, for an additional 1-year perio...
Rule Mar 24, 1999
In accordance with section 6(f)(1) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of requests by registrants to voluntarily cancel certain pesticide registrations.
Notice Mar 24, 1999
This notice announces receipt of applications to register pesticide products containing new active ingredients not included in any previously registered products pursuant to the provisions of section 3(c)(4) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and...
Notice Mar 24, 1999
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that EPA is seeking public comment on the following Information Collection Request (ICR): ``Data Call-In for Special Review Chemicals and Registratio...
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This notice announces Agency approval of applications to conditionally register the pesticide products Tralkoxydim Technical Wet Paste, Achieve 40DG Herbicide, and Achieve 80DG Herbicide containing a new active ingredient not included in any previous...
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Executive Office of the President logo Executive Office of the President

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Presidential Document Mar 24, 1999

Federal Communications Commission logo Federal Communications Commission

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The Report and Order released March 10, 1999 streamlines the Commission's Comparably Efficient Interconnection (CEI) and network information disclosure rules. The Report and Order frees the Bell Operating Companies (BOCs) from the requirement that th...
Rule Mar 24, 1999
On February 26, 1999, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in CC Docket No. 99-68 concerning compensation between carriers for the delivery of traffic bound for Internet service providers (ISPs). The NPRM initiates a proceed...
Proposed Rule Mar 24, 1999
On February 26, 1999, the Commission released a document in CC Docket No. 96-98 concluding that dial-up traffic bound for Internet service providers is largely interstate and thus subject to federal jurisdiction. The document also makes clear that pa...
Notice Mar 24, 1999
On March 19, 1999, the Commission released a public notice announcing the March 30, 1999, conference call meeting from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and agenda of the North American Numbering Council (NANC). The conference bridge number for domestic partic...
Notice Mar 24, 1999
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 collection(s), as required by th...
Notice Mar 24, 1999
The Common Carrier Bureau has issued a letter ending the 888 right-of-first-refusal process and referring non-compliant RespOrgs to the Bureau's Enforcement Division. All unclaimed set-aside 888 numbers (except 888-555-XXXX numbers) will be released...
Notice Mar 24, 1999

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation logo Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

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Federal Maritime Commission logo Federal Maritime Commission

Federal Reserve System logo Federal Reserve System

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Background. On June 15, 1984, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) delegated to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) its approval authority under the Paperwork Reduction Act, as per 5 CFR 1320.16, to approve of and assign...
Notice Mar 24, 1999

Federal Trade Commission logo Federal Trade Commission

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On May 6, 1998, the Federal Trade Commission (``Commission'') published a Federal Register Notice seeking public comments on its proposal to issue a policy statement regarding the applicability of its rules and guides to electronic media, such as e-m...
Proposed Rule Mar 24, 1999
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the compl...
Notice Mar 24, 1999
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft...
Notice Mar 24, 1999

Health and Human Services Department logo Health and Human Services Department

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The Administration on Children, Youth and Families proposes to amend Head Start regulations governing policies and procedures on selection and funding of grantees. The amendment would remove the section on priority for previously selected Head Start...
Proposed Rule Mar 24, 1999
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a forthcoming public meeting concerning implementation of sections 303 and 304 of the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997 (FDAMA). Those provisions provide for use, in food label...
Proposed Rule Mar 24, 1999
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend the performance standard for laser products to achieve harmonization between the current standard and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard for laser products and med...
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The Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces procedures for filing Notices of Intent to File Petitions for payment under the newly enacted Ricky Ray Hemophilia Relief Fund Act of 1998 (``the Act''). Although the Act became law on Novemb...
Notice Mar 24, 1999
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is withdrawing approval of 13 new drug applications (NDA's) and 1 abbreviated new drug application (ANDA). The basis for the withdrawals is that the holders of the applications have repeatedly failed to file req...
Notice Mar 24, 1999

Homeland Security Department logo Homeland Security Department

Interior Department logo Interior Department

Title Type Published
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 collection. Commen...
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The purpose of this notice is to solicit nominations for an academician for the Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council, established and authorized in 1995 by the Secretary of the Interior to provide advice and recommendations to the Bureau of L...
Notice Mar 24, 1999
We, the Fish and Wildlife Service, provide notice of reopening the public comment period on our re-evaluation of whether designation of critical habitat is prudent for 245 Hawaiian plants. Our original notice was published in the Federal Register on...
Proposed Rule Mar 24, 1999
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) intends to make funds available to federally-recognized Indian tribes on an annual basis for the purpose of implementing traffic safety projects which are designed to reduce the number of traffic crashes within Indi...
Notice Mar 24, 1999
The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, in cooperation with the State of California, will put into place interim management guidelines for the Headwaters Forest Reserve in Humboldt County, California. Under these Interim Manag...
Notice Mar 24, 1999
Notice is hereby given that certain land has been examined and identified as suitable for disposal by direct sale under section 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (90 Stat. 2750; 43 U.S.C. 1701, 1713). The land will be offered...
Notice Mar 24, 1999
The National Indian Gaming Commission published the Notice of Approval of Class III Tribal Gaming Ordinances on January 29, 1999. The list of approved class III tribal gaming ordinances was incorrect. This publication corrects the mistake and updates...
Notice Mar 24, 1999
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552a), the Office of the Secretary is issuing public notice of its intent to delete an existing Privacy Act system of records notice, OS-12, ``Private Relief Claimants, Department.''
Notice Mar 24, 1999
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552a), the Office of the Secretary is issuing public notice of its intent to modify an existing Privacy Act system of records notice, OS-57, ``Privacy Act Files.'' The revisions will up...
Notice Mar 24, 1999
This order revokes an Executive order in its entirety, and partially revokes a public land order, as they affect approximately 19 acres of public land withdrawn for use by the military, and for classification and protection of the public interest. Th...
Notice Mar 24, 1999
This order revokes, in their entireties, three Secretarial orders and three public land orders which withdrew public lands for the Juniper, White River, and Yampa River Storage Reclamation Projects. These projects were never developed and the lands a...
Notice Mar 24, 1999
This rule amends current regulations and provides us with proper authority to enforce regulations concerning public safety, protection of government property, and applicable State of Alaska fish and wildlife regulations on administrative and visitor...
Rule Mar 24, 1999
We restrict public access and use of the public easements in the Moose Range Meadows area within the boundary of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge). This seasonal closure is necessary to prevent incompatible levels of bank degradation that o...
Rule Mar 24, 1999

International Trade Commission logo International Trade Commission

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The subject five-year review was initiated in December 1998 to determine whether revocation of the existing countervailing duty order would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of a countervailable subsidy and of material injury to a domes...
Notice Mar 24, 1999
Notice of opportunity to submit comments in connection with 1998 annual report.
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Notice of opportunity to submit comments in connection with 1998 annual report.
Notice Mar 24, 1999
The subject five-year reviews were initiated in December 1998 to determine whether revocation of the existing countervailing duty or antidumping duty orders or termination of the suspension agreements would be likely to lead to continuation or recurr...
Notice Mar 24, 1999

Justice Department logo Justice Department

Labor Department logo Labor Department

Title Type Published
The purpose of this notice is to disseminate consultation papers for interested parties on the Performance Accountability Measurement System for Title I of the Workforce Investment Act. There are two papers. The first presents the broad framework for...
Notice Mar 24, 1999
MSHA is announcing public hearings on the Agency's proposed rule about diesel particulate matter exposure of underground metal and nonmetal miners, which was published in the Federal Register on October 29, 1998. These hearings will be held under sec...
Proposed Rule Mar 24, 1999

National Aeronautics and Space Administration logo National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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This rule amends the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NFS) to designate all NASA contracts in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold as requiring notification to the Government of actual or potential labor disputes that are del...
Rule Mar 24, 1999
The invention listed below is assigned to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, has been filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and is available for licensing.
Notice Mar 24, 1999

Nuclear Regulatory Commission logo Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Securities and Exchange Commission logo Securities and Exchange Commission

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State Department logo State Department

Surface Transportation Board logo Surface Transportation Board

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DOT, STB
The Board has approved the second quarter 1999 rail cost adjustment factor (RCAF) and cost index filed by the Association of American Railroads. The second quarter 1999 RCAF (Unadjusted) is 0.993. The second quarter 1999 RCAF (Adjusted) is 0.589. The...
Notice Mar 24, 1999

Transportation Department logo Transportation Department

Title Type Published
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Williams International, L.L.C. FJ44-1A turbofan engines, that requires removing the high pressure turbine (HPT) disk from service prior to accumulating a reduced cyclic life limi...
Rule Mar 24, 1999
The Department of Transportation is directing all interested persons to show cause why it should not issue an order finding Wrangell Mountain Air, Inc., fit, willing, and able, and awarding it a certificate of public convenience and necessity to enga...
Notice Mar 24, 1999
This document announces that NHTSA will be holding a public meeting to explore technical issues (including test procedures) relating to the assessment of potential benefits and risks of inflatable restraint systems for side crash protection. This mee...
Proposed Rule Mar 24, 1999
The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that a major investment study and environmental impact statement will be prepared concurrently for transportation improvements proposed in Stark, Columbiana, and Carroll Counties, Ohio.
Notice Mar 24, 1999
Correction Mar 24, 1999
Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Under new procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Fe...
Notice Mar 24, 1999

Treasury Department logo Treasury Department

Veterans Affairs Department logo Veterans Affairs Department

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