May 21, 2003 (Volume 68)

Federal Register May 21, 2003

View all documents issued on May 21, 2003. This daily issue includes official rules, notices, and regulatory updates from federal agencies.

96 documents were published on this date.

Agencies Publishing on May 21, 2003

Agriculture Department logo Agriculture Department

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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Rural Business-Cooperative Service's (RBS) intention to request information collection in support of the program for 7 CFR part 1942-G Rural Business Enterprise Grants...
Notice May 21, 2003
Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals
Notice May 21, 2003

Environmental statements; notice of intent:

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On December 30, 1996, a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an environmental (EIS) for the Beaver Creek Salvage Timber Sale and Other Restoration Projects, on the La Grande Ranger District of the Wallowa- Whitman National Forest, was published in the F...
Notice May 21, 2003

Meetings:

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Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463) and under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-393) to Lolo and Kootenai National Forests' Sanders County Resource Adviso...
Notice May 21, 2003

Commerce Department logo Commerce Department

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Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals
Notice May 21, 2003
NOAA's National Ocean Service (NOS) is announcing the distribution of certain digital navigation and related data to the public on the Internet. In July 2001, NOS began posting its Electronic Navigational Charts (NOAA ENCs<SUP>[reg]</SUP>) on the Int...
Notice May 21, 2003

Antidumping and countervailing duties:

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The Department of Commerce has received requests to conduct administrative reviews of various antidumping and countervailing duty orders and findings with April anniversary dates. In accordance with the Department's regulations, we are initiating tho...
Notice May 21, 2003

Antidumping:

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The Department of Commerce ("the Department") is extending the time limits for the preliminary results of the antidumping duty administrative review of stainless steel sheet and strip ("SSSS") from Taiwan.
Notice May 21, 2003

Fishery conservation and management:

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NMFS proposes measures contained in Framework Adjustment 38 (Framework 38) to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (FMP) that would exempt a fishery from the Gulf of Maine (GOM)/Georges Bank (GB) Regulated Mesh Area mesh size regulation...
Proposed Rule May 21, 2003
NMFS proposes recreational measures for the 2003 summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass fisheries. The implementing regulations for these fisheries require NMFS to publish recreational measures for the upcoming fishing year and to provide an oppor...
Proposed Rule May 21, 2003

Meeting:

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The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and its advisory committees will hold public meetings in Kodiak, AK.
Notice May 21, 2003

Meetings:

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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Gulf Council) and South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (South Atlantic Council) in cooperation with the Florida Marine Research Institute (FMRI) of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commiss...
Notice May 21, 2003

Patents:

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a certificate under 35 U.S.C. 156(d)(5) for a one-year interim extension of the term of U.S. Patent No. 4,567,264.
Notice May 21, 2003

Permits:

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NMFS publishes for public review and comment a summary of an application submitted by the Government of the Russian Federation requesting authorization to conduct fishing operations in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in 2003 under provisions o...
Notice May 21, 2003

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Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements

Cotton, wool, and man-made textiles:

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This notice sets forth the procedures the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (the Committee) will follow in considering requests from the public for textile and apparel safeguard actions as provided for in the Report of the Workin...
Notice May 21, 2003

Defense Department logo Defense Department

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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. Navy Case No. 84,717, entitled "Multiparameter System for Environmental M...
Notice May 21, 2003

Base realignment and closure:

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This notice provides information on withdrawal of surplus property at NAS Key West, FL.
Notice May 21, 2003

Education Department logo Education Department

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The Acting Leader, Regulatory Management Group, Office of the Chief Information Officer, invites comments on the proposed information collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Notice May 21, 2003

Energy Department logo Energy Department

Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.:

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This Federal Register notice seeks the input and nominations of interested parties for candidate microbes, microbial consortia, and 100Mb-or-less-sized organisms for draft genomic sequencing in support of Office of Biological and Environmental Resear...
Notice May 21, 2003

Environmental Protection Agency logo Environmental Protection Agency

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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit the following continuing Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): The SunWise Sc...
Notice May 21, 2003
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit the following continuing Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): National Water...
Notice May 21, 2003

Meetings:

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There will be a meeting of the Endocrine Disruptor Methods Validation Subcommittee (EDMVS), a Subcommittee under the National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology (NACEPT), on June 5-6, 2003. This meeting, as with all EDMVS meetin...
Notice May 21, 2003

Pesticide, food, and feed additive petitions:

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This notice announces the initial filing of pesticide petitions proposing the establishment of regulations for residues of a certain pesticide chemical in or on various food commodities.
Notice May 21, 2003

Pesticides; emergency exemptions, etc.:

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EPA has received specific exemption requests from the Texas Department of Agriculture; the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry; and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry to use the pesticide flowable carbofuran (Fura...
Notice May 21, 2003

Pesticides; experimental use permits, etc.:

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EPA has granted an experimental use permit (EUP) to HBB Partnership. An EUP permits use of a pesticide for experimental or research purposes only in accordance with the limitations in the permit.
Notice May 21, 2003

Pesticides; tolerances in food, animal feeds, and raw agricultural commodities:

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This regulation establishes a time-limited tolerance for combined residues of indoxacarb and its R-enantimomer in or on collards. This action is in response to EPA's granting of an emergency exemption under section 18 of the Federal Insecticide, Fung...
Rule May 21, 2003
This regulation establishes a tolerance for combined residues of pyraflufen-ethyl in or on cotton. Nichino America Incorporated requested this tolerance under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as amended by the Food Quality Protection...
Rule May 21, 2003

Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.:

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Risk Assessment Forum (RAF) announces the availability of a final report, A Review of the Reference Dose and Reference Concentration Processes (EPA/630/P-02/002F, December 2002).
Notice May 21, 2003

Superfund program:

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The Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, announces the partial deletion of the Cecil Field Naval Air Station Superfund Site (the "Site") (EPA ID<greek-i> FL 5170022474) from the National Priorities List (NPL). The portion to be deleted is descr...
Rule May 21, 2003

Superfund; response and remedial actions, proposed settlements, etc.:

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to enter into an Administrative Order on Consent pursuant to section 122(h)(1) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), as amended re...
Notice May 21, 2003

Water pollution; discharge of pollutants (NPDES):

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On April 10, 2002, the general permit regulating activities related to the extraction of oil and gas on the North Slope of the Brooks Range in the state of Alaska expired. This proposed reissuance of a general permit is intended to regulate activitie...
Notice May 21, 2003

Executive Office of the President logo Executive Office of the President

Special observances:

Title Type Published
World Trade Week (Proc. 7679)
Presidential Document May 21, 2003

Farm Credit Administration logo Farm Credit Administration

Farm credit system:

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The Farm Credit Administration (FCA, we, our) proposes to amend regulations governing domestic and international lending, certain intra-Farm Credit System (FCS or System) agreements concerning similar entity participation transactions, provisions of...
Proposed Rule May 21, 2003

Federal Communications Commission logo Federal Communications Commission

Digital television stations; table of assignments:

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The Commission requests comments on a petition filed by KXLF Communications, Inc., licensee of KXLF-TV, NSTC channel 4, Butte, Montana, requesting the substitution of DTV channel 5 for DTV channel 15. DTV Channel 5 can be allotted to Butte, Montana,...
Proposed Rule May 21, 2003

Federal Maritime Commission logo Federal Maritime Commission

Title Type Published
Agreements filed, etc.
Notice May 21, 2003

Ocean transportation intermediary licenses:

Title Type Published
Uraycar Transport Services, Inc., et al.
Notice May 21, 2003

Health and Human Services Department logo Health and Human Services Department

Title Type Published
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a collection of information entitled "New Drugs and Biological Drug Products; Evidence Needed to Demonstrate Effectiveness of New Drugs When Human Efficacy Studies Are Not Ethical or Feasible"...
Notice May 21, 2003
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish noti...
Notice May 21, 2003
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a collection of information entitled "Establishing and Maintaining a List of U.S. Dairy Product Manufacturers With Interest in Exporting to Chile" has been approved by the Office of Management...
Notice May 21, 2003
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that the proposed collection of information listed below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Notice May 21, 2003
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that the proposed collection of information listed below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Notice May 21, 2003

Animal drugs, feeds, and related products:

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the animal drug regulations to reflect approval of a supplemental new animal drug application (NADA) filed by Intervet, Inc. The supplemental NADA provides for use of bambermycins Type A medicated ar...
Rule May 21, 2003

Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
Clinical Practices to Prevent Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities to Promote Health Among Women with Disabilities Program
Notice May 21, 2003
Continuing Clinical Education Program in Pacific Basin; planning, development, implementation, and operation
Notice May 21, 2003
Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy and other single gene disorders; surveillance and epidemiologic research
Notice May 21, 2003
The purposes of this notice are: (1) To set forth the requirements that must be met by a State seeking a payment under 42 U.S.C. 15421 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA); and (2) to secure assurances from such a State related to conditions p...
Notice May 21, 2003

Medicaid:

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This notice announces an administrative hearing on June 25, 2003, at 10 a.m., at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Dallas Regional Office, 1301 Young Street, Room 1119; Dallas, Texas 75202. Closing Date: Requests to participate in t...
Notice May 21, 2003
This notice announces an administrative hearing on July 10, 2003, at 10 a.m., at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Chicago Regional Office, 233 North Michigan Avenue; Suite R5-5 NW Minnesota; Chicago, Illinois 60601. Closing Date: R...
Notice May 21, 2003

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program:

Title Type Published
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is publishing this notice of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program ("the Program"), as required by section 2112(b)(2) of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act,...
Notice May 21, 2003

Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.:

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is required, under the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997 (Modernization Act), to report annually in the Federal Register on the status of postmarketing study commitments made by sponsors of...
Notice May 21, 2003

Homeland Security Department logo Homeland Security Department

Title Type Published
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is issuing this rule to temporarily suspend the September 11, 2001, Passenger Civil Aviation Security Service Fee and the Aviation Security Infrastructure Fee (ASIF) during the period beginning June 1,...
Rule May 21, 2003

Ports and waterways safety:

Title Type Published
The Coast Guard is establishing a regulated navigation area on the Des Plaines River in Joliet, Illinois. This temporary final rule requires that certain southbound tows passing under the Jefferson Street bridge use an assist tug. This action is nece...
Rule May 21, 2003

Housing and Urban Development Department logo Housing and Urban Development Department

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The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject propos...
Notice May 21, 2003
The proposed information collection requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal...
Notice May 21, 2003

Interior Department logo Interior Department

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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing its intention to request renewed approval for the collections of information for 30 CFR part 795, Permanent Regulator...
Notice May 21, 2003
To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we are notifying the public that we have submitted to OMB an information collection request (ICR) to renew approval of the paperwork requirements in the regulations under 30 CFR 250, Subpart K...
Notice May 21, 2003

Comprehensive conservation plans; availability, etc:

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The Fish and Wildlife Service announces that a Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment for Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge are available for review and comment. These documents have been prepared pursuant to the National W...
Notice May 21, 2003

Environmental statements; availability, etc.:

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Western Municipal Water District (Applicant) has applied to the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) for an incidental take permit pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended. The Service is considering issu...
Notice May 21, 2003

Meetings:

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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces that the Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will conduct a meeting on matters pertaining to management and protection of wild, free-roaming horses and burros on the Nation's public lands.
Notice May 21, 2003

Royalty management:

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The Minerals Management Service published a document in the Federal Register of April 29, 2003, concerning major portion prices and due dates for additional royalty payments on Indian gas production in designated areas not associated with an index zo...
Notice May 21, 2003

Justice Department logo Justice Department

Competitive impact statements and proposed consent judgments:

Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) is seeking proposals to fund a variety of initiatives designed to enhance local law enforcement community policing efforts. This solicitation provides backgro...
Notice May 21, 2003

Meetings:

Title Type Published
Advisory Board
Notice May 21, 2003

National cooperative research notifications:

National Aeronautics and Space Administration logo National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Meetings:

Title Type Published
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration announces a meeting of the NASA Advisory Council, Aerospace Technology Advisory Committee (ATAC).
Notice May 21, 2003

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

Meetings:

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Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), notice is hereby given that the following meetings of the Humanities Panel will be held at the Old Post Office, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington,...
Notice May 21, 2003

Senior Executive Service:

Title Type Published
This notice announces the membership of the Performance Review Board of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Notice May 21, 2003

N
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 May 21, 2003

Postal Service logo Postal Service

Domestic Mail Manual:

Title Type Published
On March 14, 2003, the United States Postal Service, in conformance with sections 3622 and 3623 of the Postal Reorganization Act (39 U.S.C. 101 et seq.), filed a request for a recommended decision by the Postal Rate Commission (PRC) on the establishm...
Proposed Rule May 21, 2003

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Railroad Retirement Board

Title Type Published
In accordance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 which provides opportunity for public comment on new or revised data collections, the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) will publish periodic summaries o...
Notice May 21, 2003

Securities and Exchange Commission logo Securities and Exchange Commission

Applications, hearings, determinations, etc.:

Title Type Published
Notice of an application for an order under section 12(d)(1)(J) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Act") for an exemption from sections 12(d)(1)(A) and (B) of the Act, under sections 6(c) and 17(b) of the Act for an exemption from section 17(a) of the Act, and under section 17(d) of the Act and rule 17d-1 under the Act to permit certain joint transactions.
Notice May 21, 2003

Self-regulatory organizations; proposed rule changes:

Title Type Published
American Stock Exchange LLC
Notice May 21, 2003
American Stock Exchange LLC
Notice May 21, 2003
Depository Trust Co.
Notice May 21, 2003
Depository Trust Co.
Notice May 21, 2003
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.
Notice May 21, 2003
National Securities Clearing Corp.
Notice May 21, 2003
National Securities Clearing Corp.
Notice May 21, 2003

Small Business Administration logo Small Business Administration

Disaster loan areas:

State Department logo State Department

Art objects; importation for exhibition:

Title Type Published
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of...
Notice May 21, 2003

T
Trade Representative, Office of United States

Title Type Published
Reinstatement of treatment of government procurement of products of the Dominican Republic.
Notice May 21, 2003

Treasury Department logo Treasury Department

Title Type Published
Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals
Notice May 21, 2003

Meetings:

Title Type Published
This document contains a correction to a notice of an Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Earned Income Tax Credit Issue Committee, which was published in the Federal Register on April 22, 2003 (68 FR 19881).
Notice May 21, 2003

National banks:

Title Type Published
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is proposing to revise its regulations to reflect amendments to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) made by the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002 (Sarbanes-Oxley Act). These amendments to t...
Proposed Rule May 21, 2003

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