May 31, 2005 (Volume 70)

Federal Register May 31, 2005

View all documents issued on May 31, 2005. This daily issue includes official rules, notices, and regulatory updates from federal agencies.

123 documents were published on this date.

Agencies Publishing on May 31, 2005

Agency for International Development logo Agency for International Development

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U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is making efforts to reduce the paperwork burden. USAID invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following proposed and/or continuing informatio...
Notice May 31, 2005
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is making efforts to reduce the paperwork burden. USAID invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following proposed and/or continuing informatio...
Notice May 31, 2005

Agriculture Department logo Agriculture Department

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Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals
Notice May 31, 2005
Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals
Notice May 31, 2005

Cotton classing, testing, and standards:

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The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will raise user fees for cotton producers for 2005 crop cotton classification services under the Cotton Statistics and Estimates Act. The 2004 user fee for this classification service was $1.65 per bale. This...
Rule May 31, 2005

Environmental statements; notice of intent:

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The Bonners Ferry Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forest is proposing fuels reduction treatments in the Myrtle Creek and Snow Creek watersheds, identified as the Myrtle Creek HFRA project area. These watersheds are located nine miles...
Notice May 31, 2005

Meetings:

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The Hood/Willamette Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet on Wednesday, June 22, 2005. The meeting is schedule to begin at 9 a.m. and will conclude at approximately 3 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Oregon Department of Forestry State Offi...
Notice May 31, 2005
The National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI) will hold a public meeting on June 16-17, 2005, to review and discuss the following issues: (1) How can FSIS best share information on new technology with small and very small pl...
Notice May 31, 2005

Viruses, serums, toxins, etc.:

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Records and reports; CFR correction
Rule May 31, 2005

Commerce Department logo Commerce Department

Antidumping:

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Notice of extension of time limit for preliminary results of antidumping duty administrative review.
Notice May 31, 2005
In response to a request made by Border Steel, an importer of the subject merchandise, the Department of Commerce ("Department") initiated an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on silicomanganese from the People's Republic of China (...
Notice May 31, 2005

Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.:

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The purpose of this document is to advise the public that NOAA's Educational Partnership Program is soliciting proposals to establish a new Cooperative Science Center at an accredited postsecondary minority serving institution (MSI). This Center will...
Notice May 31, 2005

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Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements

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) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Redu...
Notice May 31, 2005
The Corporation for National and Community Service (hereinafter the "Corporation") has submitted a public information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paper Reduction...
Notice May 31, 2005

Defense Department logo Defense Department

Meetings:

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Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 96-463, notice is hereby given that the Independent Review Panel to Study the Relationships between Military Department General Counsels and Judge Advocates General will hold an open m...
Notice May 31, 2005

Education Department logo Education Department

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On May 24, 2005, we published in the Federal Register (70 FR 29727) a notice of implementation of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day under the Office of Innovation and Improvement. On page 29727, first column, under the heading FOR FURTHER INFORMAT...
Notice May 31, 2005

Meetings:

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This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of an upcoming open meeting of the Board and is intended to notify the general public of their opportunity to attend. This notice also describes the functions of the Board. Notice of the Board's...
Notice May 31, 2005

Special education and rehabilitative services;

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We published a notice in the Federal Register on April 1, 2005 (70 FR 16784), announcing plans to hold a series of public meetings to seek comments and suggestions about proposed regulations under 34 CFR parts 300 and 303 to implement programs under...
Proposed Rule May 31, 2005

Energy Department logo Energy Department

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Electric rate and corporate regulation filings; combined notice filings
Notice May 31, 2005

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 two continuing Information Collection Requests (ICRs) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This is a request to r...
Notice May 31, 2005
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a continuing Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This is a request to renew...
Notice May 31, 2005
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a continuing Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This is a request to renew...
Notice May 31, 2005

Air programs:

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In this document, EPA is notifying the public that we have found that the motor vehicle emissions budget for 2019 in the Salt Lake City, Utah Carbon Monoxide Maintenance Plan, that was submitted by Utah Governor Olene S. Walker on October 19, 2004, i...
Notice May 31, 2005

Committees; establishment, renewal, termination, etc.:

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The Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office is requesting the nomination of experts for a SAB Advisory Panel for PCB risks associated with an artificial reef established from a former United States Navy ship.
Notice May 31, 2005

Meetings:

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The Local Government Advisory Committee and its three subcommittees; the Small Community Advisory Subcommittee (SCAS), Water Subcommittee and Indicators Subcommittee will meet on June 8-10, 2005 in Arlington, VA. The Committee will be discussing envi...
Notice May 31, 2005
The Science Advisory Board (SAB) Regulatory Environmental Modeling (REM) Guidance Review Panel will hold a public teleconference to discuss its draft peer review report of the Agency's draft guidance entitled, "Draft Guidance on the Development, Eval...
Notice May 31, 2005

Executive Office of the President logo Executive Office of the President

Special observances:

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National Homeownership Month (Proc. 7906)
Presidential Document May 31, 2005

Farm Credit Administration logo Farm Credit Administration

Privacy Act:

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Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552a), notice is hereby given that the Farm Credit Administration (FCA) is publishing a system notice, which indicates the establishment of a new Privacy Act system of record...
Notice May 31, 2005

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation logo Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

No documents available.

Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board logo Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board

Title Type Published
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice May 31, 2005

Federal Trade Commission logo Federal Trade Commission

Prohibited trade practices:

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The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft...
Notice May 31, 2005

Trade regulation rules:

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The Federal Trade Commission ("Commission") amends its Trade Regulation Rule Concerning the Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation ("R-value Rule" or "Rule") to streamline and increase the benefits of the Rule to consumers and sellers, minimize...
Rule May 31, 2005

Health and Human Services Department logo Health and Human Services Department

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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 31, 2005

Meetings:

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National Cancer Institute
Notice May 31, 2005
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Notice May 31, 2005
National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities
Notice May 31, 2005
National Eye Institute
Notice May 31, 2005
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Notice May 31, 2005
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Notice May 31, 2005
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Notice May 31, 2005
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Notice May 31, 2005
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Notice May 31, 2005
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Notice May 31, 2005
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Notice May 31, 2005
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Notice May 31, 2005
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Notice May 31, 2005
National Institute of Nursing Research
Notice May 31, 2005
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Notice May 31, 2005
Scientific Review Center
Notice May 31, 2005

Organization, functions, and authority delegations:

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Center for Mental Health Services
Notice May 31, 2005

Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.:

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance entitled "Expiration Dating of Unit- Dose Repackaged Drugs." The draft guidance is a proposed revision of section 480.200 of FDA's Compliance Policy Guide (CPG)...
Notice May 31, 2005

Homeland Security Department logo Homeland Security Department

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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Coast Guard intends to seek the approval of OMB for the renewal of one Information Collection Request (ICR). The ICR comprises 1625-0011, CG- 2554 Private Aids to Navigation Application, and...
Notice May 31, 2005
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expects to sponsor a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) to address the need for scientific research to better anticipate, prevent, and mitigate the consequences of biological attacks. Th...
Notice May 31, 2005

Automation program test:

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The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, in conjunction with the Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, is currently conducting a National Customs Automation Program (NCAP) test concerning the transmission of a...
Notice May 31, 2005

Drawbridge operations:

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The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has approved a temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the S181 Bridge across the Spa Creek, at mile 0.4, at Annapolis, in MD. This deviation allows the drawbridge to remain in th...
Rule May 31, 2005

Meetings:

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This notice announces the date, time, location, and agenda for the next meeting of the Department of Homeland Security Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee.
Notice May 31, 2005

National Flood Insurance Program:

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This Notice provides listings of changes made to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps effective during the last 6 months of 2004.
Notice May 31, 2005

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 proposa...
Notice May 31, 2005
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 31, 2005
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 May 31, 2005
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 31, 2005

Interior Department logo Interior Department

Environmental statements; availability, etc.:

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The National Park Service (NPS) announces public meetings to obtain public comment on the Revised Draft Backcountry Management Plan, General Management Plan Amendment and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Denali National Park and Preserve. The...
Notice May 31, 2005
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces that a Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment (Draft CCP/EA) for Flattery Rocks National Wildlife Refuge, Quillayute Needles National Wildlife Refuge, and Copalis Nati...
Notice May 31, 2005
Pursuant to section 102(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (Pub. L. 91-190, as amended), the National Park Service in cooperation with the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Sta...
Notice May 31, 2005

Environmental statements; notice of intent:

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In the September 3, 2004, Federal Register, the National Park Service (NPS) announced its intent to prepare a general management plan and environmental impact statement (GMP/EIS) for Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (APIS). After the scoping period...
Notice May 31, 2005
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is preparing a Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Farallon National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) located in San Francisco County, California. This notice advises th...
Notice May 31, 2005

Meetings:

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Acadia National Park Advisory Commission
Notice May 31, 2005
Cape Code National Seashore Advisory Commission
Notice May 31, 2005
In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Front Range Resource Advisory Council (RAC), will meet a...
Notice May 31, 2005

International Trade Commission logo International Trade Commission

Import investigations:

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Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on April 26, 2005, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Ford Global Technologies, LCC of Dearborn, Michiga...
Notice May 31, 2005

Justice Department logo Justice Department

Title Type Published
60-day notice of information collection under review: fee waiver request.
Notice May 31, 2005

Library of Congress logo Library of Congress

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The Interim Chief Copyright Royalty Judge, on behalf of the Copyright Royalty Board of the Library of Congress, is issuing these regulations, governing the organization, administration, and procedures of the Board, for immediate use in proceedings th...
Rule May 31, 2005

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National Science Foundation

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Part 613.5 Exemptions will be amended to add (g) Statistical records. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(4), the Foundation hereby exempts the systems of records entitled "Doctorate Records Files," "Doctorate Work History Files," and "National Survey of Re...
Proposed Rule May 31, 2005

Nuclear Regulatory Commission logo Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Title Type Published
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice May 31, 2005

Applications, hearings, determinations, etc.:

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is noticing the termination of the TNP Facility Operating (Possession Only) License, No. NPF-1, (NRC Docket No. 50-344), located near Portland, Oregon. Background: The TNP facility is located in Columbia County...
Notice May 31, 2005

Organization, functions, and authority delegations:

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is revising its regulations to change the references from Deputy Executive Director for Management Services to Deputy Executive Director for Information Services and Administration and Chief Information Officer...
Rule May 31, 2005

Personnel Management Office logo Personnel Management Office

Excepted service:

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This gives notice of OPM decisions granting authority to make appointments under Schedules A, B and C in the excepted service as required by 5 CFR 6.6 and 213.103.
Notice May 31, 2005

Pay under General Schedule:

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The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim regulations to implement section 301 of the Federal Workforce Flexibility Act of 2004, which amends the rules governing pay setting for employees covered by the General Schedule. In particular, we...
Rule May 31, 2005

Securities and Exchange Commission logo Securities and Exchange Commission

Title Type Published
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice May 31, 2005
Public utility holding company filings
Notice May 31, 2005

Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval System (EDGAR):

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission) is adopting revisions to the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval System (EDGAR) Filer Manual to reflect updates to the EDGAR system. The revisions are being made primarily to supp...
Rule May 31, 2005

Meetings:

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Notice of meeting of SEC Advisory Committee on Smaller Public Companies.
Notice May 31, 2005

Small Business Administration logo Small Business Administration

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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 May 31, 2005

State Department logo State Department

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Trade Representative, Office of United States

Trade Policy Staff Committee:

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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), on behalf of the Trade Policy Staff Committee (TPSC), seeks comment on the interim environmental review of the proposed U.S.-UAE Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The interim environmental review is avail...
Notice May 31, 2005

Transportation Department logo Transportation Department

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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for renewal and comm...
Notice May 31, 2005
This amendment establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes...
Rule May 31, 2005

Committees; establishment, renewal, termination, etc.:

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By Federal Register notice published on February 10, 2005, the National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), asked interested persons to apply to fill two vacant positions representing environmental interests on the Natio...
Notice May 31, 2005

Exemption petitions, etc.:

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Association of American Railroads
Notice May 31, 2005
BNSF Railway
Notice May 31, 2005

Meetings:

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The National Park Service (NPS) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in accordance with the National Parks Air Tour Management Act of 2000, announce the next meeting of the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group Aviation Rulemaking Committee...
Notice May 31, 2005
By Federal Register notice published on March 30, 2005, the National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), announced the establishment of a Grand Canyon Working Group within the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group (N...
Notice May 31, 2005
The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a meeting of RTCA Special Committee 203, Minimum Performance Standards for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Unmanned Aircraft.
Notice May 31, 2005
The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a meeting of RTCA Special Committee 200/EUROCAE Working Group 60: Modular Avionics.
Notice May 31, 2005

Motor carrier safety standards:

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The FMCSA announces its decision to exempt 30 individuals from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). The exemptions will enable these individuals to qualify as drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in...
Notice May 31, 2005
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) withdraws a notice of applications for exemption from the vision standard with request for comments published on May 17, 2005. The notice was published in error.
Notice May 31, 2005
This notice publishes the FMCSA's receipt of applications from 24 individuals for an exemption from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. If granted, the exemptions will enable these individuals to qualify as drivers...
Notice May 31, 2005

Motor vehicle theft prevention standards:

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This notice announces publication by NHTSA of the annual insurer report on motor vehicle theft for the 2000 reporting year. Section 33112(h) of Title 49 of the U.S. Code, requires this information to be compiled periodically and published by the agen...
Notice May 31, 2005

Passenger facility charges; applications, etc.:

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The FAA proposes to rule and invites public comment on the application to impose and use PFC revenue at Billings-Logan International Airport under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 40117 and part 158 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 158).
Notice May 31, 2005
The FAA proposes to rule and invites public comment on the application to impose and use PFC revenue at Missoula International Airport under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 40117 and part 158 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 158).
Notice May 31, 2005

Technical standard orders:

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This notice announces the availability of and requests comments on proposed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Notice 8150.NTF, Non-TSO Functions(s) Integrated in a TSO Article. The proposed notice will replace FAA Order 8150.1B, Technical Standar...
Notice May 31, 2005

Treasury Department logo Treasury Department

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In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), the OCC, the Board, and the FDIC (the "agencies") may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collecti...
Notice May 31, 2005
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 May 31, 2005
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 May 31, 2005

Income taxes:

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This document contains proposed amendments to the regulations under section 415 of the Internal Revenue Code regarding limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified plans. The proposed amendments would provide comprehensive guidance regar...
Proposed Rule May 31, 2005

Meetings:

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An open meeting of the Area 5 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comment, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service.
Notice May 31, 2005
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 May 31, 2005
An open meeting of the Multilingual Initiative (MLI) Issue Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted in Washington, DC, The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service a...
Notice May 31, 2005
An open meeting of the Area 6 committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted in Denver, CO. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Serv...
Notice May 31, 2005
An open meeting of the Joint Committee of the 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 May 31, 2005
An open meeting of the Area 2 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted (via teleconference). The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service.
Notice May 31, 2005

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