December 6, 2001 (Volume 66)

Federal Register December 6, 2001

View all documents issued on December 6, 2001. This daily issue includes official rules, notices, and regulatory updates from federal agencies.

99 documents were published on this date.

Agencies Publishing on December 6, 2001

Agriculture Department logo Agriculture Department

Conservation Reserve Program:

Title Type Published
The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) proposes a series of amendments to the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) regulations. These proposed amendments would make certain orchard lands, vineyards, berry lands, and hay lands eligible for enrollment, p...
Proposed Rule Dec 06, 2001

Environmental statements; availability, etc.:

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We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's Wildlife Services program has developed a scoping document for an environmental impact statement being prepared to analyze the potential environmental effects of reducin...
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Environmental statements; notice of intent:

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The USDA Forest Service is issuing this notice to advise the public that an environmental impact statement (EIS) will be prepared for a proposed land exchange between the State of Florida and the Forest Service in Baker, Citrus, Franklin, Hernando, L...
Notice Dec 06, 2001
On October 18, 1996, a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an environmental impact statement for the Master Development Plan For Pelican Butte Ski Area, was published in the Federal Register (61 FR 54410). The 1996 NOI is hereby rescinded.
Notice Dec 06, 2001

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Amtrak Reform Council

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As provided in Section 203 of the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997 (Reform Act), the Amtrak Reform Council (Council) gives notice of a special public meeting of the Council. On Friday, December 14, 2001, the Council will hold a Business M...
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Broadcasting Board of Governors logo Broadcasting Board of Governors

Title Type Published
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Commerce Department logo Commerce Department

Agency information collection activities:

Title Type Published
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...
Notice Dec 06, 2001
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...
Notice Dec 06, 2001
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...
Notice Dec 06, 2001
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), 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 the continuing information...
Notice Dec 06, 2001
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...
Notice Dec 06, 2001
Submission for OMB review; comment request
Notice Dec 06, 2001
Submission for OMB review; comment request
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Antidumping:

Title Type Published
Canada
Notice Dec 06, 2001
The Department of Commerce has received requests to conduct a new shipper review of the antidumping duty order on brake rotors from the People's Republic of China. In accordance with 19 CFR 351.214(d), we are initiating a review for Longkou TLC Machi...
Notice Dec 06, 2001
The Department of Commerce ("Department") is extending the time limit for the final results of the review of stainless steel sheet and strip in coils from Japan. This review covers the period January 4, 1999 through June 30, 2000.
Notice Dec 06, 2001
Notice of antidumping duty order.
Notice Dec 06, 2001
In response to a request from Yamato Kogyo Co., Ltd. ("Yamato Kogyo"), the Department of Commerce ("Department") is conducting an antidumping duty new shipper review of the antidumping duty order on structural steel beams from Japan. This new shipper...
Notice Dec 06, 2001
The Department of Commerce is publishing amended final results of the antidumping duty administrative review on certain steel concrete reinforcing bars from Turkey.
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Applications, hearings, determinations, etc.:

Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issues this Notice describing the conditions under which applications will be received by the Technology Opportunities Program (TOP) and how NTIA will select applications for fundi...
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Information processing standards, Federal:

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The Secretary of Commerce approves FIPS 197, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), and makes it compulsory and binding on Federal agencies for the protection of sensitive, unclassified information. A new robust encryption algorithm was needed to replac...
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Meetings:

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The United States Department of Commerce Technology Administration (TA) announces a public workshop on digital entertainment and its availability to consumers. The workshop will help gather data on such issues as the strengths, weaknesses and availab...
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Surveys, determinations, etc.

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The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) is conducting the 2001 Annual Surveys in the Manufacturing Area. The 2001 Annual Surveys consist of the Current Industrial Reports surveys, the Annual Survey of Manufactures, the Survey of Industrial Research...
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Consumer Product Safety Commission logo Consumer Product Safety Commission

Settlement agreements:

Title Type Published
It is the policy of the Commission to publish settlements which it provisionally accepts under the Consumer Product Safety Act in the Federal Register in accordance with the terms of 16 CFR 1118.20. Published below is a provisionally-accepted Settlem...
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Defense Department logo Defense Department

Acquisition regulations:

Title Type Published
DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Sections 802 and 806 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001. Sections 802 and 806 amend requirements pertaining to...
Rule Dec 06, 2001
DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement Section 821(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001. Section 821(b) permits DoD to treat certain performance-...
Rule Dec 06, 2001
DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to eliminate the requirement for posting of solicitations at the research and development streamlined solicitation website. Instead, each contracting activity wil...
Proposed Rule Dec 06, 2001
DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to update activity names and addresses and reference numbers.
Rule Dec 06, 2001

Energy Department logo Energy Department

Electric rate and corporate regulation filings:

Title Type Published
Bluegrass Generation Co., L.L.C., et al.
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
Notice is hereby given of the intent to issue Financial Assistance Solicitation No. DE-PS26-02NT15379 entitled "Applications of Petroleum Technologies on Native American and Alaskan Native Corporation Properties for the Benefit of the Entire Tribe/Na...
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Environmental Protection Agency logo Environmental Protection Agency

Title Type Published
Public Law 104-227, the Antarctic Science, Tourism, and Conservation Act of 1996 (the Act), amends the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 to implement the Protocol on Environmental Protection (the Protocol) to the Antarctic Treaty of 1959 (the Treaty...
Rule Dec 06, 2001

Air pollutants, hazardous; national emission standards:

Title Type Published
EPA is taking final action to extend for one year the compliance date for regulations for incinerators, cement kilns, and lightweight aggregate kilns that burn hazardous waste, promulgated on September 30, 1999 (NESHAP: Final Standards for Hazardous...
Rule Dec 06, 2001

Air pollution control:

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The EPA is promulgating full approval of the Operating Permit Program submitted by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC or Commission) based on the revisions submitted on June 12, 1998, and June 1, 2001, which satisfactorily addr...
Rule Dec 06, 2001

Air quality implementation plans; approval and promulgation; various States:

Title Type Published
The EPA is approving revisions to Connecticut's State Plan for Municipal Waste Combustors (MWC) submitted by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on November 28, 2000 and October 15, 2001. The MWC State Plan implements and enf...
Rule Dec 06, 2001
EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Maine on June 7, 2000 and May 29, 2001, establishing a lower Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) fuel requirement for gasoline distributed in southern Maine which...
Proposed Rule Dec 06, 2001

Hazardous waste program authorizations:

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The EPA is granting Indiana final authorization of the changes to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The Agency published a proposed rule on August 17, 2001 at 66 FR 43143 and provided for public comm...
Rule Dec 06, 2001

Pesticide programs:

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In the Federal Register of October 3, 2001 (66 FR 50430) (FRL- 6798-8), EPA issued a notice of intent to approve an amended Nebraska Plan for the certification of applicators of restricted use pesticides. In this notice EPA solicited comments from th...
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Federal Communications Commission logo Federal Communications Commission

Agency information collection activities:

Title Type Published
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 Dec 06, 2001

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation logo Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Title Type Published
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Federal Election Commission logo Federal Election Commission

Title Type Published
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Federal Maritime Commission logo Federal Maritime Commission

Title Type Published
Agreements filed, etc.
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Ocean transportation intermediary licenses:

Title Type Published
George J. Young Co.
Notice Dec 06, 2001
International Services Corp.
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Federal Reserve System logo Federal Reserve System

Title Type Published
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Health and Human Services Department logo Health and Human Services Department

Agency information collection activities:

Title Type Published
Proposed collection; comment request
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Organization, functions, and authority delegations:

Title Type Published
Telehealth Advancement Office et al.
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Privacy Act:

Title Type Published
In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, we are proposing to establish a new system of records. The proposed system is titled "Medicare Beneficiary Database (MBD)," HHS/ CMS/CBS, System No. 09-70-0536. The Medicare program is r...
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Housing and Urban Development Department logo Housing and Urban Development Department

Title Type Published
This rule implements sections 561 and 562 of the Multifamily Assisted Housing Reform and Affordability Act of 1997. These sections concern HUD's ability to impose civil money penalties. Section 561 expands the list of parties and violations subject t...
Rule Dec 06, 2001

Interior Department logo Interior Department

Title Type Published
Marine mammal permit applications
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Environmental statements; availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
This document provides notice that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) intends to prepare an RMP, with an associated EIS, for the ARA/CMPA. This planning activity encompasses approximately 1,723,564 acres of public land, including 425,550 acres in th...
Notice Dec 06, 2001
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service signed a Record of Decision (March 29, 2001) on a General Management Plan for Cane River Creole National Historical Park. The National Park Service will implement Alternative 1, the preferre...
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Environmental statements; notice of intent:

Title Type Published
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rock Springs Field Office proposes to prepare a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), Coordinated Activity Plan (CAP), and amendment to the Green River Resource Management Plan (GRRMP) for the Ja...
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Migratory bird permits:

Title Type Published
This proposed regulation would create a permit category to specifically authorize rehabilitation activities involving migratory birds. Migratory bird rehabilitation is the practice of caring for sick, injured, or orphaned migratory birds with the goa...
Proposed Rule Dec 06, 2001

Minerals management:

Title Type Published
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published in the Federal Register of November 23, 2001, a final rule revising the regulations on Mineral Materials Disposal. The final rule inadvertently contained an incorrect effective date.
Rule Dec 06, 2001

Organization, functions, and authority delegations:

Title Type Published
This notice announces the move of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon/Washington State Office, and the temporary closure of the Land Office during the move.
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Realty actions; sales, leases, etc.:

Title Type Published
The following described public land in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada has been examined and found suitable for lease/ conveyance for recreational or public purposes under the provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes Act, as amended (43 U.S.C...
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Resource management plans, etc.:

Title Type Published
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Winnemucca and Surprise Field Offices will jointly prepare a RMP and an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the recently designated Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails NCA and associated wildern...
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Survey plat filings:

Title Type Published
Missouri
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Withdrawal and reservation of lands:

Title Type Published
The United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, has filed applications to withdraw approximately 329.44 acres of National Forest System lands to protect the area and future investment of existing microwave electronic sites. This notice c...
Notice Dec 06, 2001

International Trade Commission logo International Trade Commission

Import investigations:

Title Type Published
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination ("ID") (Order No. 15) issued by the presiding administrative law judge (ALJ) in the above-captioned investigation, denying a mot...
Notice Dec 06, 2001
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination ("ID") (Order No. 53) issued by the presiding administrative law judge (ALJ) in the above-captioned investigation which extended...
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Labor Department logo Labor Department

Agency information collection activities:

Title Type Published
Submission for OMB review; comment request
Notice Dec 06, 2001
Submission for OMB review; comment request
Notice Dec 06, 2001
Submission for OMB review; comment request
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Legal Services Corporation logo Legal Services Corporation

Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is the national organization charged with administering federal funds provided for civil legal services to the poor. Congress has adopted legislation requiring LSC to utilize a system of competitive bidding for th...
Notice Dec 06, 2001

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National Council on Disability

Title Type Published
This notice sets forth the schedules and proposed agenda of the upcoming quarterly meeting of the National Council on Disability (NCD). Notice of this meeting is required under section 522b(e)(1) of the Government Sunshine Act, Pub. L. 94-409). Type:...
Notice Dec 06, 2001

National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities logo National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities

Meetings:

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National Labor Relations Board

Organization, functions, and authority delegations:

Title Type Published
The National Labor Relations Board is revising the description of the powers and duties of the Deputy General Counsel to make plain that the Board's Deputy General Counsel is authorized to perform the functions and duties of the office of General Cou...
Notice Dec 06, 2001

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National Science Foundation

Title Type Published
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish notice of permits issued under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. This is the required notice.
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Nuclear Regulatory Commission logo Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Personnel Management Office logo Personnel Management Office

Agency information collection activities:

Title Type Published
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for reclearance of revi...
Notice Dec 06, 2001
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for reclearance of a re...
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Securities and Exchange Commission logo Securities and Exchange Commission

Title Type Published
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Agency information collection activities:

Title Type Published
Proposed collection; comment request
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Investment Company Act of 1940:

Title Type Published
Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On July 27, 2001, applicant made a liquidating distribution to its shareholders based on net asset value. Applicant incurred $1,890 in expenses in connection with the...
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Transportation Department logo Transportation Department

Title Type Published
Restricted areas; correction
Correction Dec 06, 2001

Agency information collection activities:

Title Type Published
The FHWA has forwarded the information collection request described in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. We published a Federal Register Notice with a 60-day public comment period on this information co...
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Air traffic operating and flight rules, etc.:

Title Type Published
This rule requires each airport operator and aircraft operator that has adopted a security program under part 107 or part 108, respectively, to conduct fingerprint-based criminal history record checks (CHRC's) for individuals if they have not already...
Rule Dec 06, 2001

Airport noise compatibility program:

Title Type Published
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings on the Noise Compatibility Program submitted by the State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation under the provisions of Title I of the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979...
Notice Dec 06, 2001

Airworthiness directives:

Title Type Published
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Raytheon Model Beech 400, 400A, and 400T series airplanes, Model Mitsubishi MU-300 airplanes, and Model Beech MU-300-10 airplanes. This action requires revising the Em...
Rule Dec 06, 2001
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 875, 877, 884, 892, 892B, and 895 series turbofan engines. This proposal would require reapplication of d...
Proposed Rule Dec 06, 2001

Treasury Department logo Treasury Department

No documents available.

Agency information collection activities:

Title Type Published
Proposed collection; comment request; correction
Correction Dec 06, 2001

Veterans Affairs Department logo Veterans Affairs Department

Medical benefits:

Title Type Published
This document amends VA's medical regulations to set forth copayment requirements for medications. This is necessary to implement provisions of the Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act.
Rule Dec 06, 2001
This document amends VA's medical regulations to set forth a mechanism for determining copayments for inpatient hospital care and outpatient medical care. This is necessary to implement provisions of the Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits A...
Rule Dec 06, 2001

Privacy Act:

Title Type Published
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. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending the system of records, kn...
Notice Dec 06, 2001

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