November 18, 2004 (Volume 69)

Federal Register November 18, 2004

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Agencies Publishing on November 18, 2004

Agriculture Department logo Agriculture Department

Environmental statements; notice of intent:

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We are reopening the comment period for our notice that advises the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service intends to prepare an environmental impact statement as part of its consideration of a petition received from Monsanto Comp...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Interstate transportation of animals and animal products (quarantine):

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We are amending the brucellosis regulations concerning the interstate movement of swine by adding Arkansas, Louisiana, and Michigan to the list of validated brucellosis-free States. We have determined that Louisiana and Arkansas meet the criteria for...
Rule Nov 18, 2004

Meetings:

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The Tehama County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Red Bluff, California. Agenda items to be covered include: (1) Introductions, (2) Approval of Minutes, (3) Public Comment, (4) Selection of New Chairman, (5) New Members Welcome, (6) Re...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Patent licenses; non-exclusive, exclusive, or partially exclusive:

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Notice is hereby given that U.S. Patent Numbers 6,475,527, issued on November 5, 2002 and 6,761,911, issued on July 13, 2004, both entitled "Use of chlorate ion or preparations thereof for reduction of food borne pathogens", are available for licensi...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Trade adjustment assistance; applications, petitions, etc.:

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Commerce Department logo Commerce Department

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NMFS announces the recreational salmon fishery in the area from the U.S.-Canada Border to Cape Alava, WA (Neah Bay Subarea) was modified to reopen effective Friday, September 10, 2004, through the earlier of September 19 or a modified subarea quota o...
Rule Nov 18, 2004

Coastal zone management programs and estuarine sanctuaries:

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The NOAA Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (OCRM) announces its intent to evaluate the performance of the San Francisco (California) Bay Conservation and Development Commission Coastal Management Program; the Louisiana Coastal Managemen...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Committees; establishment, renewal, termination, etc.:

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The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary (CINMS) is seeking applicants for the following vacant seats on its Sanctuary Advisory Council (Council): Research alternate, Recreation (non- consumptive), Recreation (non-consumptive) alternate, Public...
Notice Nov 18, 2004
The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS or Sanctuary) is seeking applicants for the following vacant seats on its Sanctuary Advisory Council (Council): Maritime Heritage; South Florida Ecosystem Restoration; South Florida Ecosystem Restorat...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Environmental statements; notice of intent:

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NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Minerals Management Service (MMS), U.S. Department of the Interior, for regulations to authorize the take, by harassment, of small numbers of marine mammals incidental to seismic surveys during oil and gas ex...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Fishery conservation and management:

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NMFS proposes quotas for the Atlantic surfclam, ocean quahog, and Maine mahogany ocean quahog fisheries for 2005-2007. Regulations governing these fisheries require NMFS to publish the proposed specifications for the 2005-2007 fishing years and seek...
Proposed Rule Nov 18, 2004
NMFS announces that the commercial salmon fishery in the subarea from the Queets River, WA to Cape Falcon OR, was projected to reach its 10,000 coho quota and was closed effective at midnight on Tuesday, September 7, 2004. In addition, regulations fo...
Rule Nov 18, 2004
NMFS announces that the commercial salmon fishery in the area from the Oregon-California Border to Humboldt South Jetty, CA was modified to close at midnight on Friday, September 17, 2004. This action was necessary to conform to the 2004 management g...
Rule Nov 18, 2004

Meetings:

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The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a public meeting of its Habitat/Marine Protected Areas/ Ecosystem Oversight Committee in December, 2004. Recommendations from the committee will be brought to the full Council for for...
Notice Nov 18, 2004
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) Gulf Rationalization Community Committee will meet at the Captain Cook Hotel.
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Permits:

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The Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries, Northeast Region, NMFS (Assistant Regional Administrator) has made a preliminary determination that the subject Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) application contains all the required inform...
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Notice is hereby given that NMFS has received a scientific research permit application relating to Pacific salmon. The proposed research is intended to increase knowledge of species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and to help guide mana...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.:

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NMFS reviewed the Alaska, Atlantic, and Pacific regional marine mammal stock assessment reports (SARs) in accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). After a review of SARs and new information on the status of marine mammals, NMFS determ...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Commodity Futures Trading Commission logo Commodity Futures Trading Commission

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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is amending its regulations to specify which portions of an application for registration as a derivatives transaction execution facility (DTEF) or derivatives clearing organization (DCO), or for designation as...
Rule Nov 18, 2004
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Commodity Exchange Act:

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The Commission charges fees to designated contract markets and the National Futures Association (NFA) to recover the costs incurred by the Commission in the operation of a program which provides a service to these entities. The fees are charged for t...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Consumer Product Safety Commission logo Consumer Product Safety Commission

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Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Nov 18, 2004

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"), 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 ag...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Defense Department logo Defense Department

Title Type Published
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. Patent application 10/ 975,126: Backplane Tester and Method of Use. This...
Notice Nov 18, 2004
The Department of the Air Force proposes to add a system of records notice to its inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Meetings:

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Pursuant to the provisions of Subsection (d) of Section 10 of Pub. L. 92-463, as amended by Section 5 of Pub. L. 94-409, notice is hereby given that a closed meeting of the DIA Joint Military Intelligence College Board of Visitors has been scheduled...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency:

Title Type Published
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) intends to remove its Flight Information Publications (FLIP), Digital Aeronautical Flight Information File (DAFIF), and related aeronautical safety of navigation digital and hardcopy publications from...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Privacy Act:

Title Type Published
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is proposing to add a system of records notice to its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Notice Nov 18, 2004
The Department of the Army is proposing to alter a system of records notice in its existing inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Notice Nov 18, 2004
The Department of the Air Force is altering a system of records notice in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. The alteration adds a new category of records to the system, i.e., lim...
Notice Nov 18, 2004
The Defense Logistics Agency proposes to add a system of records notice to its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Notice Nov 18, 2004
The Office of the Secretary of Defense proposes to add a system of records to its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Energy Department logo Energy Department

Applications, hearings, determinations, etc.:

Title Type Published
ANR Pipeline Co.
Notice Nov 18, 2004
ANR Pipeline Co.
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Appalachian Power Co.
Notice Nov 18, 2004
CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Co.
Notice Nov 18, 2004
CenterPoint Energy-Mississippi River Transmission Corp.
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Columbia Gas Transmission Corp.
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Dominion Transmission, Inc.
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Eastern Shore Natural Gas Co.
Notice Nov 18, 2004
El Paso Natural Gas Co.
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Gas Transmission Northwest Corp.
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Georgia Power Co.
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Granite State Gas Transmission, Inc.
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Gulf South Pipeline Co., LP
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Maritimes Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C.
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Mirant Bowline, LLC
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Sabine River Authority of Texas et al.
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Shell Gas Transmission, LLC
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Southern Natural Gas Co.
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Trailblazer Pipeline Co.
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp.
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Co.
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Wisconsin Valley Improvement Co.
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Meetings:

Title Type Published
Golden Pass LNG Terminal, L.P., et al.; technical conference
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Market-based rates for public utilities; technical conference
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Northwest Pipeline Corp.; technical conference
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Environmental Protection Agency logo Environmental Protection Agency

Title Type Published
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request t...
Notice Nov 18, 2004
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that the following Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval: TSCA Sec...
Notice Nov 18, 2004
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing appro...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Air pollution control:

Title Type Published
On October 19, 2004, EPA amended an order signed by the Administrator on July 16, 2004, partially granting and partially denying a petition to object to a state operating permit issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) to Cargill...
Notice Nov 18, 2004
The purpose of this notice is to announce that on October 15, 2004, EPA granted the Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency's (NNEPA) request for full delegation of authority to administer the Clean Air Act's (the Act) federal operating permits...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Meetings:

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The EPA, Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a teleconference of the Second Generation Model Advisory Panel to discuss its plan for providing advice to EPA on this model.
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Executive Office of the President logo Executive Office of the President

Special observances:

Title Type Published
America Recycles Day (Proc. 7846)
Presidential Document Nov 18, 2004

Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board logo Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board

Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
Pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3511(d), the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), as amended, and the FASAB Rules of Procedure, as amended in April 2004, notice is hereby given that the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) will hold a public hearing in conjunction with its December 16, 2004, Board Meeting from 9
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission logo Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission

Title Type Published
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Federal Reserve System logo Federal Reserve System

Banks and bank holding companies:

Federal Trade Commission logo Federal Trade Commission

Meetings:

Title Type Published
The FTC issues an amendment to its Notice Announcing Public Workshop and Requesting Public Comment, extending the time period during which persons may submit written comments on the issues to be addressed by the public workshop until January 18, 2005...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Health and Human Services Department logo Health and Human Services Department

Food for human consumption:

Title Type Published
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reopening for 60 days the comment period for the proposed rule entitled "Food Labeling: Nutrient Content Claims, General Principles; Health Claims, General Requirements and Other Specific Requirements for Ind...
Proposed Rule Nov 18, 2004

Meetings:

Title Type Published
Advisory Committee to Director
Notice Nov 18, 2004
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Notice Nov 18, 2004
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Notice Nov 18, 2004
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Notice Nov 18, 2004
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Notice Nov 18, 2004
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Notice Nov 18, 2004
National Institute of Mental Health
Notice Nov 18, 2004
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Notice Nov 18, 2004
National Institute on Aging
Notice Nov 18, 2004
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Notice.
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Public Health Service Activities and Research at DOE Sites Citizens Advisory Committee
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Respiratory protection against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear agents; powered air-purifying respirator standards
Notice Nov 18, 2004
The Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry published a document in the Federal Register on November 2, 2004, concerning advice and guidance to the Secretary, HHS; the...
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Scientific Review Center
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Organization, functions, and authority delegations:

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Office of Program Services and Division of Operational Support
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
This notice provides information about the Research Data Center (RDC) operated by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Research Data Center was established in 1998 to provid...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Interior Department logo Interior Department

Closure of public lands:

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Notice is hereby given that effective immediately certain public lands in southwestern Huerfano County, Colorado are closed to all types of motorized travel. The purpose of this closure is to prevent the development of unauthorized user-created trail...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Endangered and threatened species:

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (we) announces the availability of the Draft Recovery Plan for Vernal Pool Ecosystems of California and Southern Oregon for public review and comment. This draft recovery plan covers 33 species, of which 20 are fede...
Notice Nov 18, 2004
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (we) announces the availability of the Draft Recovery Plan for the Tidewater Goby (Eucyclogobius newberryi) for public review and comment. The tidewater goby is a small fish that inhabits coastal brackish water habi...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Meetings:

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In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the California Bay-Delta Public Advisory Committee will meet jointly with the California Bay-Delta Authority on December 8 and 9, 2004. The agenda for the joint meeting will include reports from...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Resource management plans, etc.:

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This document provides notice that the BLM intends to prepare a RMPA with an associated EIS for the Carlsbad and Roswell Field Offices. This RMPA will amend two RMPs: Carlsbad 1988 (as amended) and Roswell 1997. The purpose of the amendment is to res...
Notice Nov 18, 2004
This document provides notice that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) intends to prepare an Resource Management Plan (RMP) and associated Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Little Snake Field Office. The planning area is located in Northwe...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Justice Department logo Justice Department

Labor Department logo Labor Department

Title Type Published
The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or cont...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Meetings:

Title Type Published
Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee
Notice Nov 18, 2004
Occupational Safety and Health National Advisory Committee
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Millennium Challenge Corporation logo Millennium Challenge Corporation

Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
Section 608(d) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, Pub. L. 108-199 (Division D) requires the Millennium Challenge Corporation to publish a report that lists the countries determined by the Board of Directors of the Corporation to be eligible for...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

National Aeronautics and Space Administration logo National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Committees; establishment, renewal, termination, etc.:

Title Type Published
Robotic and Human Exploration of Mars Strategic Roadmapping Committee
Notice Nov 18, 2004

National Archives and Records Administration logo National Archives and Records Administration

Title Type Published
NARA is giving public notice that the agency has submitted to OMB for approval the information collection described in this notice. The public is invited to comment on the proposed information collection pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 199...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Nuclear Regulatory Commission logo Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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Postal Regulatory Commission

Practice and procedure:

Title Type Published
This document addresses a proposal to add a definition of the term "postal service" to the rules of practice. This proposal is prompted by the Postal Service's action with respect to nonpostal initiatives. There is often controversy and uncertainty r...
Proposed Rule Nov 18, 2004

Postal Service logo Postal Service

Postage meters:

Title Type Published
This rule provides contact information for submission of questions or comments and all notification, plans, and reports directed by regulation throughout 39 CFR Part 501--Authorization to Manufacture and Distribute Postage Meters.
Rule Nov 18, 2004

Securities and Exchange Commission logo Securities and Exchange Commission

State Department logo State Department

Missile technology proliferation activities; sanctions:

Title Type Published
A determination has been made that sanctions imposed on a Russian entity, effective July 22, 2004 (69 FR 43875), pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, and the Export Administration Act of 1979 as amended (as carried out under Executive...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Nonproliferation measures imposition:

Title Type Published
The U.S. Government has determined that a foreign entity has engaged in missile technology proliferation activities that require the imposition of measures pursuant to Executive Order 12938 of November 14, 1994, as amended by Executive Order 13094 of...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Surface Transportation Board logo Surface Transportation Board

Motor carriers:

Title Type Published
DOT, STB
CUSA FL, LLC d/b/a Franciscan Lines (CUSA FL or applicant), a motor passenger carrier controlled by CUSA, LLC (CUSA), has filed an application under 49 U.S.C. 14303 to acquire control and operate certain assets of Pacific Coast Bus Service, Inc. (Pac...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Rail carriers:

Title Type Published
DOT, STB
Waybill data; release for use
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Railroad services abandonment:

Title Type Published
DOT, STB
Norfolk Southern Railway Co.
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Transportation Department logo Transportation Department

Committees; establishment, renewal, termination, etc.:

Title Type Published
Pursuant to Section 14(a)(2)(A) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public Law 92-463, 5 U.S.C. App. 2), and 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), and in accordance with section 102-3.65, title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Co...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Environmental statements; notice of intent:

Title Type Published
The Federal Transit Administration and the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) intend to jointly prepare an Environmental Impact Statement on a proposal by DLNR to build an additional ferry pier next to the existing pier...
Notice Nov 18, 2004
The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public of its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed Interstate 29 corridor study in Sioux City, Iowa from the Sioux Gateway Airport/Sergeant Bluff Interchange to the Sou...
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Exemption petitions, etc.:

Title Type Published
Valley Railroad Co.
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Motor carriers:

No documents available.

Rail carriers:

No documents available.

Railroad services abandonment:

No documents available.

Treasury Department logo Treasury Department

Title Type Published
Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals
Notice Nov 18, 2004

Veterans Affairs Department logo Veterans Affairs Department

Title Type Published
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 18, 2004
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 18, 2004

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