November 13, 2003 (Volume 68)

Federal Register November 13, 2003

View all documents issued on November 13, 2003. This daily issue includes official rules, notices, and regulatory updates from federal agencies.

110 documents were published on this date.

Agencies Publishing on November 13, 2003

Agriculture Department logo Agriculture Department

Environmental statements; notice of intent:

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Notice is hereby given that the USDA Forest Service and the Okanogan Public Utility District No. 1 (PUD) will jointly prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that will evaluate alternatives to provide reliable electric power to the Methow Val...
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Exportation and importation of animals and animal products:

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We are proposing to amend the regulations for importing animals and animal products by adding Chile to the list of regions we recognize as free of classical swine fever (CSF). We are proposing this action at the request of the Government of Chile and...
Proposed Rule Nov 13, 2003

Commerce Department logo Commerce Department

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Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals
Notice Nov 13, 2003
Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals
Notice Nov 13, 2003
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 Nov 13, 2003
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 Nov 13, 2003
Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals
Notice Nov 13, 2003
Notice is hereby given that J. David Whitaker, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 12559, Charleston, South Carolina 29422-2559, has requested a modification to scientific research Permit No. 1245.
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Antidumping:

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Notice of Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review.
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Meetings:

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Materials Processing Equipment Technical Advisory Committee
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Defense Department logo Defense Department

Active military service and discharge determinations:

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U.S. civilian employees of CAT, Inc. (1950 through 1959), Air America Flight (1961 through 1974), and Air America (1964 through 1975)
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Environmental statements; availability, etc.:

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The U.S. Corps of Engineers (COE), Wilmington District, Wilmington Regulatory Field Office has received a request for Department of the Army authorization, pursuant to section 404 of the Clean Water Act and section 10 of the Rivers and Harbor Act, fr...
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Environmental statements; notice of intent:

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In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), Sacramento District, is preparing a Draft Feasibility Report/Environmental Impact Statement...
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Energy Department logo Energy Department

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Docket prefix; MO, market oversight activities
Notice Nov 13, 2003
Hydroelectric applications
Notice Nov 13, 2003
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Nov 13, 2003
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Applications, hearings, determinations, etc.:

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ANR Pipeline Co.
Notice Nov 13, 2003
Canyon Creek Compression Co.
Notice Nov 13, 2003
CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Co.
Notice Nov 13, 2003
CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Co.
Notice Nov 13, 2003
Columbia Gas Transmission Corp.
Notice Nov 13, 2003
Columbia Gulf Transmission Co.
Notice Nov 13, 2003
Distrigas of Massachusetts LLC
Notice Nov 13, 2003
Enbridge Pipelines (KPC)
Notice Nov 13, 2003
High Island Offshore System, L.L.C.
Notice Nov 13, 2003
Minnesota Power
Notice Nov 13, 2003
National Fuel Gas Supply Corp.
Notice Nov 13, 2003
Ok-Tex Pipeline Co.
Notice Nov 13, 2003
PGE Gas Transmission, Northwest Corp.
Notice Nov 13, 2003
Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
Notice Nov 13, 2003
Southern LNG, Inc.
Notice Nov 13, 2003
Southern Natural Gas Co.
Notice Nov 13, 2003
Trunkline Gas Co., LLC
Notice Nov 13, 2003
Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Co.
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Electric rate and corporate regulation filings:

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U.S. Department of Energy, Western Power Administration, et al.
Notice Nov 13, 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 a proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This is a request to renew a...
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Air pollutants, hazardous; national emission standards:

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This action promulgates national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for metal can surface coating operations located at major sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAP). The final standards implement section 112(d) of the Clean A...
Rule Nov 13, 2003

Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.:

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EPA Region 6 is soliciting Initial Proposals (IP) from tribes, universities, non-profits, and other entities as defined by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) interested in applying for Federal assistance for Native American water system operation and...
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Pesticide, food, and feed additive petitions:

Title Type Published
This notice announces the initial filing of a pesticide petition proposing the establishment of regulations for residues of a certain pesticide chemical in or on various food commodities.
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Executive Office of the President logo Executive Office of the President

Title Type Published
Iran; continuation of national emergency (Notice of November 12, 2003)
Presidential Document Nov 13, 2003

Special observances:

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National Adoption Month (Proc. 7731)
Presidential Document Nov 13, 2003
World Freedom Day (Proc. 7732)
Presidential Document Nov 13, 2003

Federal Communications Commission logo Federal Communications Commission

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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 Nov 13, 2003

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation logo Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

No documents available.

Federal Maritime Commission logo Federal Maritime Commission

Title Type Published
Agreements filed, etc.
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Ocean transportation intermediary licenses:

Title Type Published
Monarch Logistics LLC et al
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Federal Reserve System logo Federal Reserve System

No documents available.

Banks and bank holding companies:

Title Type Published
Formations, acquisitions, and mergers
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Health and Human Services Department logo Health and Human Services Department

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Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals
Notice Nov 13, 2003
Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals
Notice Nov 13, 2003
Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Harmonization International Conference; pharmaceuticals guidelines availability:

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing final recommendations to revise the permitted daily exposures (PDEs) for two solvents, n-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) and tetrahydrofuran (THF), according to the maintenance procedures for the guidance...
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Meetings:

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Vital and Health Statistics National Committee
Notice Nov 13, 2003
Vital and Health Statistics National Committee
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Organization, functions, and authority delegations:

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Commissioner of Food and Drugs
Notice Nov 13, 2003
Special Programs Bureau
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.:

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability for comments of a draft guidance document for industry ([numsign]159) entitled "Studies to Evaluate the Safety of Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Human Food: General Approach to Es...
Notice Nov 13, 2003
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a guidance for industry ([numsign]147) entitled "Studies to Evaluate the Safety of Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Human Food: Repeat-Dose (90-Day) Toxicity Testing" (VICH GL31)...
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Scientific misconduct findings; administrative actions:

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Notice is hereby given that the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) and the Assistant Secretary for Health have taken final action in the following case: Timothy R. Smith, Ph.D., Michigan State University: Based on the findings of Michigan State Unive...
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Homeland Security Department logo Homeland Security Department

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On August 1, 2003, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued its decision in the matter of Rubie's Costume Company v. United States, Appeal No. 02-1373, reversing the Court of International Trade (CIT) in Rubie's Costum...
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Meetings:

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FEMA announces the following open meeting. Name: Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services (FICEMS). Date of Meeting: December 4, 2003. Place: Building J, Room 102, National Emergency Training Center (NETC), 16825 South Seton Avenue...
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Housing and Urban Development Department logo Housing and Urban Development Department

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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 propsoa...
Notice Nov 13, 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 proposa...
Notice Nov 13, 2003
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 Nov 13, 2003
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 Nov 13, 2003

Interior Department logo Interior Department

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will submit the collection of information listed below to OMB for approval under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act. An estimate of the information collection burden is included in this notice. If you wis...
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Comprehensive conservation plans; availability, etc.:

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces that the final Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) is available for Big Stone, Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Litchfield, Morris, and Windom WMDs. The CCPs were...
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Environmental statements; availability, etc.:

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Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, Pub. L. 91-190, 83 Stat. 852, 853, codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park Service announces the availability of the Record of Decision for the Gen...
Notice Nov 13, 2003
This notice advises the public that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), with the cooperation of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), intends to file a draft Environmental Im...
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Environmental statements; notice of intent:

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The National Park Service will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement on the General Management Plan for Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site. This notice is being published in accordance with 40 CFR 1506.6. The statement will assess...
Notice Nov 13, 2003

International Trade Commission logo International Trade Commission

Import investigations:

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China
Notice Nov 13, 2003
The public hearing on this matter, scheduled for December 4, 2003, has been rescheduled to December 11, 2003. The public hearing will be held at the U.S. International Trade Commission building, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC, beginning at 9:30 a.m...
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Labor Department logo Labor Department

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The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or con...
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Federal-State unemployment compensation program:

Title Type Published
Federal Unemployment Tax Act; certifications
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Meetings:

Title Type Published
Labor Research Advisory Council
Notice Nov 13, 2003

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National Science Foundation

Title Type Published
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to seek approval of this information collection. In accordance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), an...
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Nuclear Regulatory Commission logo Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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Nearly 4 years have elapsed since the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) implemented its revised Reactor Oversight Process (ROP). The NRC is currently soliciting comments from members of the public, licensees, and interest groups related to the...
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
Notice is hereby given that the staff of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has prepared a model safety evaluation (SE) relating to changes to the completion time in Standard Technical Specifications (STS) 3.6.3 "Containment Isolation Valves (At...
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Securities and Exchange Commission logo Securities and Exchange Commission

Small Business Administration logo Small Business Administration

Title Type Published
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Small Business Administration's intentions to request approval on a new and/or currently approved information collection.
Notice Nov 13, 2003

State Department logo State Department

Acquisition regulations:

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This proposed rule makes various changes to the DOSAR. It updates the DOSAR to reflect the current acquisition organizational structure; provides information regarding electronic commerce initiatives as they relate to acquisition; outlines the Depart...
Proposed Rule Nov 13, 2003

Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000:

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The Department of State (the Department) is extending by 30 days the public comment period for the proposed rules on the Accreditation of Agencies and Approval of Persons under the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption (the Convention) and the In...
Proposed Rule Nov 13, 2003

Normal trade relations status:

Title Type Published
Serbia and Montenegro; restoration of nondiscriminatory treatment of products; certification
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Tennessee Valley Authority logo Tennessee Valley Authority

Title Type Published
The proposed information collection described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35, as amended). The Tennessee Valley Authority is so...
Notice Nov 13, 2003

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Trade Representative, Office of United States

Andean Trade Preference Act:

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The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) received petitions in September 2003 to review certain practices in certain beneficiary developing countries to determine whether such countries are in compliance with the ATPA eligibility c...
Notice Nov 13, 2003

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA):

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Chapter 19 of the North American Free Trade Agreement ("NAFTA") provides for the establishment of a roster of individuals to serve on binational panels convened to review final determinations in antidumping or countervailing duty ("AD/CVD") proceedin...
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Transportation Department logo Transportation Department

Airworthiness directives:

Title Type Published
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all AeroSpace Technologies of Australia Pty Ltd. (ASTA) Models N22B and N24A airplanes. This AD requires you to visually inspect the ailerons for damage and replace if necessary; adjust the engine...
Rule Nov 13, 2003
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ series airplanes. This proposal would require one-time inspections of the inner web...
Proposed Rule Nov 13, 2003
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 747-400, -400D, and -400F series airplanes, that requires reviewing airplane maintenance records; inspecting the yaw damper actuator portion of the upper and...
Rule Nov 13, 2003
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 86- 26-04, which applies to certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 205, 205A, 206, P206, P...
Proposed Rule Nov 13, 2003
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Cessna Model 560 airplanes. This action requires disengaging and tie-strapping the pitch trim and autopilot servo (servo 1) circuit breakers. This action also prov...
Rule Nov 13, 2003
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Dassault Model Falcon 2000 and 900EX, and Dassault Model Mystere-Falcon 900 series airplanes. This proposal would require measuring the paint thic...
Proposed Rule Nov 13, 2003
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Hamburger Flugzeugbau G.m.b.H. Model HFB 320 HANSA airplanes. This proposal would require replacement of the elevator trim control cable assemblie...
Proposed Rule Nov 13, 2003
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Learjet Model 31, 31A, 35, 35A (C-21A), 36, and 36A airplanes. This proposal would require modification of the drag angles of the fuselage and eng...
Proposed Rule Nov 13, 2003
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) JT15D-1, -1A, and -1B turbofan engines with certain impellers part number (P/N) 3020365. This proposed AD would require a one-time borescope inspection of t...
Proposed Rule Nov 13, 2003
The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) (formerly Rolls- Royce plc) models Tay 650-15 and 651-54 turbofan engines with certain part numbered fan blades and fan discs. That AD curre...
Rule Nov 13, 2003

Environmental statements; notice of intent:

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The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared for a proposed highway project in Latah County, Idaho.
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Hazardous materials transportation:

Title Type Published
Interested parties are invited to submit comments on an application by Societ[eacute] Air France for an administrative determination whether Federal hazardous material transportation law preempts requirements of the City of Houston, Texas, relating t...
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Treasury Department logo Treasury Department

Title Type Published
In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), the OCC, the OTS, the Board, and the FDIC (the "agencies") may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information...
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Meetings:

Title Type Published
An open meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted (via teleconference). The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) will be discussing issues on IRS Customer Service.
Notice Nov 13, 2003

Veterans Affairs Department logo Veterans Affairs Department

Title Type Published
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-20), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the collection of information abstracted below to t...
Notice Nov 13, 2003
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 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 a...
Notice Nov 13, 2003
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-21), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the collection of information abstracted below to t...
Notice Nov 13, 2003
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-21), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the collection of information abstracted below to t...
Notice Nov 13, 2003
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies...
Notice Nov 13, 2003
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 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 a...
Notice Nov 13, 2003
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...
Notice Nov 13, 2003
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-21), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the collection of information abstracted below to t...
Notice Nov 13, 2003

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