April 28, 2005 (Volume 70)

Federal Register April 28, 2005

View all documents issued on April 28, 2005. This daily issue includes official rules, notices, and regulatory updates from federal agencies.

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Agencies Publishing on April 28, 2005

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Agriculture Department logo Agriculture Department

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The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) is amending regulations under the United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA) to waive the mandatory inspection and weighing requirements of the Act for high quality specialty grains e...
Rule Apr 28, 2005

Committees; establishment, renewal, termination, etc.:

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Notice is hereby given that the Secretary of Agriculture intends to reestablish the Edward R. Madigan United States Agricultural Export Excellence Award Board of Evaluators. The Secretary of Agriculture has determined that the Board is necessary and...
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Environmental statements; notice of intent:

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The USDA, Forest Service is releasing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) to further address the environmental effects that the Main Boulder Fuels Reduction Project would have on the northern goshawk. This is a hazardous fuels reduct...
Notice Apr 28, 2005
The USDA, Forest Service, Los Padres National Forest, published a Notice of Intent to conduct an analysis and prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for oil and gas leasing in the Federal Register on September 15, 1995 (Volume 60, Number 179...
Notice Apr 28, 2005
The Forest Service will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to analyze and disclose the environmental effects of proposed activities within the three OHV Study project areas. The three OHV Study project areas are located on National Fores...
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Meetings:

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Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committees Act (Pub. L. 92-463) and under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-393) the Lassen National Forest's Lassen County Resource Advisory Committ...
Notice Apr 28, 2005
The Rogue/Umpqua Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet on Thursday and Friday, May 19 and 20, 2005. The purpose of the meeting is monitor RAC projects through fieldtrips. The fieldtrip is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at approximate...
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Viruses, serums, toxins, etc.:

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We are proposing to amend the Virus-Serum-Toxin Act regulations to require licensees and permittees to confirm the proposed expiration dating period of products by potency testing serials on multiple occasions throughout the proposed dating period, r...
Proposed Rule Apr 28, 2005

Commerce Department logo Commerce Department

Antidumping:

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China
Notice Apr 28, 2005
On February 24, 2005, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published in the Federal Register a notice announcing the initiation of an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on prestressed concrete steel wire strand from Mexico, co...
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Fishery conservation and management:

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NMFS announces final specifications for the 2005 fishing year for the Atlantic herring (herring) fishery, which will be maintained through the 2006 fishing year unless stock and fishery conditions change substantially. This action includes one minor...
Rule Apr 28, 2005
NMFS implements measures to establish target total allowable catch (TAC) levels for the monkfish fishery for the 2005 fishing year (FY), and adjust trip limits and days-at-sea (DAS) for limited access monkfish vessels fishing in the Southern Fishery...
Rule Apr 28, 2005
NMFS is implementing approved measures contained in Amendment 2 to the Monkfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP). Amendment 2 was developed to address essential fish habitat (EFH) and bycatch issues, and to revise the FMP to address several issues raise...
Rule Apr 28, 2005
NMFS issues this final rule to amend the electronic reporting and recordkeeping regulations for federally permitted seafood dealers participating in the summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, Atlantic sea scallop, Northeast (NE) multispecies, monkfis...
Rule Apr 28, 2005

Meetings:

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The Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Council) Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team (CPSMT) will hold a work session, which is open to the public. The CPSMT will meet Wednesday, May 18, 2005 from 8 a.m. until business for the day is completed.
Notice Apr 28, 2005
The 89th meeting of the Western Pacific Fishery Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will convene in May 2005. Agenda topics are provided under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice.
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Permits:

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Notice is hereby given that NMFS has received two scientific research permit applications and two modification requests relating to Pacific salmon. The proposed research is intended to increase knowledge of species listed under the Endangered Species...
Notice Apr 28, 2005

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"), has submitted a public information collection request (ICR) entitled AmeriCorps Member Satisfaction Surveys to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review an...
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Education Department logo Education Department

Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.:

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National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials
Notice Apr 28, 2005
Smaller Learning Communities Program
Notice Apr 28, 2005
The Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education announces a priority, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria under the Smaller Learning Communities (SLC) program. The Assistant Secretary will use this priority, requirements, def...
Notice Apr 28, 2005
State Vocational Rehabilitation Unit In-Service Training
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Energy Department logo Energy Department

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Notice Apr 28, 2005
Electric rate and corporate regulation filings
Notice Apr 28, 2005
Electric rate and corporate regulation filings
Notice Apr 28, 2005
Electric rate and corporate regulation filings
Notice Apr 28, 2005
Hydroelectric applications
Notice Apr 28, 2005
Hydroelectric applications
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Hydroelectric applications
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Hydroelectric applications
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Applications, hearings, determinations, etc.:

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Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC
Notice Apr 28, 2005
Aquila, Inc., et al.
Notice Apr 28, 2005
Cameron LNG, LLC
Notice Apr 28, 2005
Cantera Gas Co.
Notice Apr 28, 2005
CenterPoint Energy - Mississippi River Transmission Corp.
Notice Apr 28, 2005
Discovery Gas Transmission LLC
Notice Apr 28, 2005
Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP
Notice Apr 28, 2005
Harvard Dedicated Energy Limited
Notice Apr 28, 2005
ISO New England Inc.
Notice Apr 28, 2005
New York Independent System Operator, Inc.
Notice Apr 28, 2005
New York Independent System Operator, Inc.
Notice Apr 28, 2005
Northern Natural Gas Co.
Notice Apr 28, 2005
Northern Natural Gas Co.
Notice Apr 28, 2005
Northern Natural Gas Co.
Notice Apr 28, 2005
PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
Notice Apr 28, 2005
Questar Pipeline Co.
Notice Apr 28, 2005
Southern Natural Gas Co.
Notice Apr 28, 2005
Total Gas Electricity (PA), Inc.
Notice Apr 28, 2005
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp.
Notice Apr 28, 2005
Tucson Electric Power Co.
Notice Apr 28, 2005
Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Co.
Notice Apr 28, 2005
Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Co.
Notice Apr 28, 2005
Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Co.
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Environmental statements; availability, etc.:

Meetings:

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California Independent System Operator Corp.
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Environmental Protection Agency logo Environmental Protection Agency

Air pollution control:

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requested that EPA confirm CARB's finding that two sets of follow-up amendments to its LEV II regulations, which were approved by the CARB Board on November 15, 2001 and December 12, 2002, respectively, are w...
Notice Apr 28, 2005

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

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EPA is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Maine on February 25, 2004 and December 9, 2004 which includes the Maine Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) Program. It was proposed for approval on January 24, 2005 (70 FR...
Rule Apr 28, 2005

Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.:

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The Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), in coordination with the EPA regional offices, is soliciting pesticide and special project proposals from eligible Tribes, Alaska native villages, and intertribal consortia for fiscal year (FY) 2005 funding. Un...
Notice Apr 28, 2005

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

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This regulation establishes an extension of the temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Bacillus thuringiensis VIP3A protein and the genetic material necessary for its production on cotton when applied/used as a plant-...
Rule Apr 28, 2005

Superfund program:

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 2 Office announces the deletion of the Syosset Landfill Superfund Site, in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York from the National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL is appendix B to the National...
Rule Apr 28, 2005

Federal Communications Commission logo Federal Communications Commission

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Commission will consider a Report and Order concerning the Mandatory Electronic Filing for International Telecommunications Services. 2........................ Media........................... Title: Implementation of Section 210 of the Satellite Hom...
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Common carrier services:

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The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Media Bureau set forth a revised list of construction permits for certain low power television ("LPTV"), television translator and Class A television broadcast stations available for auction in Auction No. 8...
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation logo Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

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The FDIC, 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 proposed renewal of an information collection, as required by the P...
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Federal Election Commission logo Federal Election Commission

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Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Federal Reserve System logo Federal Reserve System

Federal Open Market Committee:

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Domestic policy directives
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Health and Human Services Department logo Health and Human Services Department

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Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals
Notice Apr 28, 2005

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 Cross Vetpharm Group Ltd. The supplemental NADA provides for the addition of statements t...
Rule Apr 28, 2005

Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.:

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The Indian Health Service published a document in the Federal Register on April 14, 2005. The document contained one error.
Notice Apr 28, 2005
An influenza pandemic has greater potential than any other naturally occurring infectious disease event to cause large and rapid global and domestic increases in deaths and serious illnesses. Preparedness is the key to substantially reducing the heal...
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Human drugs:

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is withdrawing a notice that published in the Federal Register on January 28, 2005 (70 FR 4134). This notice is being reissued elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register
Notice Apr 28, 2005
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reissuing the notice announcing an opportunity to request a hearing on the agency's proposal to withdraw approval of 13 new drug applications (NDAs) from multiple sponsors. The basis for the proposal is that...
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Medical devices:

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reclassifying tricalcium phosphate (TCP) granules for dental bone repair from class III to class II (special controls), classifying into class II (special controls) other bone grafting material for dental ind...
Rule Apr 28, 2005

Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.:

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of the guidance entitled "Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Dental Bone Grafting Material Devices." This guidance document describes a means by which class II dental bon...
Notice Apr 28, 2005
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a guidance for reviewers entitled "Reviewer Guidance: Evaluating the Risks of Drug Exposure in Human Pregnancies." This guidance is intended to help FDA staff evaluate human fet...
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Homeland Security Department logo Homeland Security Department

Customhouse broker license cancellation, suspension, etc.:

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Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations Sec. 111.51(a), the following individual Customs broker licenses and any and all permits have been cancelled due to the death of the broker:
Notice Apr 28, 2005
Pursuant to section 641 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, (19 U.S.C. 1641) and the Customs Regulations (19 CFR 111.51), the following Customs broker local permits are cancelled without prejudice.
Notice Apr 28, 2005
Pursuant to section 641 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, (19 U.S.C. 1641) and the Customs Regulations (19 CFR 111.51), the following Customs broker licenses are cancelled without prejudice.
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Nonimmigrant classes:

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This rule proposes to amend the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations to enable petitioners to file O and P nonimmigrant petitions up to one year prior to the petitioners' need for the al...
Proposed Rule Apr 28, 2005

Interior Department logo Interior Department

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We (Fish and Wildlife Service) have submitted to OMB a request to renew approval for information collection associated with our Training Application (FWS Form 3-2193). Applicants who wish to participate in training sponsored by the Fish and Wildlife...
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Comprehensive conservation plans; availability, etc.:

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces that the Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is available for Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. The CCP was prepared pursuant to th...
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Education:

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This final rule addresses six areas involving Indian education: Defining adequate yearly progress; establishing geographic attendance areas for Bureau of Indian Affairs-funded schools (Bureau- funded schools); establishing a formula for the minimum a...
Rule Apr 28, 2005
This final rule deletes provisions of parts 31 and 36 that will become obsolete on May 31, 2005, the effective date of the final rule implementing the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
Rule Apr 28, 2005

Endangered and threatened species:

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We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the extension of the public comment period for the proposal to designate critical habitat for the Arkansas River Basin population of the Arkansas River Shiner (Notropis girardi) (October 6, 2...
Proposed Rule Apr 28, 2005
Dorothy V. Jacobs and Paul A. Jacobs (Applicants) request an incidental take permit (ITP) pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), as amended (Act). The Applicants anticipate taking about 0.23 acre...
Notice Apr 28, 2005
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of the draft economic analysis and draft environmental assessment for the proposal to designate critical habitat for southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimu...
Proposed Rule Apr 28, 2005
The Fish and Wildlife Service is amending a portion of the Lower St. Johns River Manatee Refuge area in Duval County, Florida, to provide for both improved public safety and increased manatee protection through improved marking and enforcement of the...
Rule Apr 28, 2005

Meetings:

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The Medford District Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Medford to gain a common understanding of the process related to Pub. L. 106-393, tour project sites, and discuss proposed fiscal year 2006 projects. Agenda topics include background and h...
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Justice Department logo Justice Department

Title Type Published
60-Day notice of information collection under review: Claim for Damage, Injury, or Death
Notice Apr 28, 2005
The Department of Justice is publishing this interim rule to implement 18 U.S.C. 3600A. That statute requires the Federal Government to preserve biological evidence in Federal criminal cases in which defendants are under sentences of imprisonment, su...
Rule Apr 28, 2005

Labor Department logo Labor Department

Federal-State unemployment compensation program:

Title Type Published
Alaska; extended benefit period status change
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Millennium Challenge Corporation logo Millennium Challenge Corporation

Millennium Challenge Act:

Title Type Published
In accordance with Section 610(b)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 (Pub. L. 108-199, Division D), the Millennium Challenge Corporation is publishing a detailed summary and text of the Millennium Challenge Compact between the Government of t...
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Nuclear Regulatory Commission logo Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Personnel Management Office logo Personnel Management Office

Title Type Published
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review of a revised i...
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Securities and Exchange Commission logo Securities and Exchange Commission

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The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is proposing for public comment amendments to its Rules of Practice and related provisions. The Commission is proposing the amendments as a result of its experience with these rules and to correct...
Proposed Rule Apr 28, 2005

Self-regulatory organizations; proposed rule changes:

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Boston Stock Exchange, Inc.
Notice Apr 28, 2005
Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc.
Notice Apr 28, 2005
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.
Notice Apr 28, 2005
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.
Notice Apr 28, 2005
National Securities Clearing Corp.
Notice Apr 28, 2005
New York Stock Exchange, Inc.
Notice Apr 28, 2005

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Special Counsel Office

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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), and implementing regulations at 5 CFR part 1320, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC), plans to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for use...
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Transportation Department logo Transportation Department

Airworthiness directives:

Title Type Published
The FAA is correcting a typographical error in an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that was published in the Federal Register on March 14, 2005 (70 FR 12401). The error resulted in specifying a non-existing part number. This AD applies to Boeing...
Rule Apr 28, 2005
This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), MD-88, and MD-90-30 airplanes. The existing AD currently requires re...
Rule Apr 28, 2005

Treasury Department logo Treasury Department

Title Type Published
The Department of the Treasury, 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 collection...
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Meetings:

Title Type Published
An open meeting of the Area 4 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted (via teleconference). The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comment, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service.
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Veterans Affairs Department logo Veterans Affairs Department

Title Type Published
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-21), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the collection of information abstracted below to t...
Notice Apr 28, 2005
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information used by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Fe...
Notice Apr 28, 2005
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 Apr 28, 2005
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-21), this notice announces that the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the collection of information abstracted below to the...
Notice Apr 28, 2005

Meetings:

Title Type Published
Prosthetics and Special Disabilities Programs Advisory Committee
Notice Apr 28, 2005

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