November 8, 2005 (Volume 70)

Federal Register November 8, 2005

View all documents issued on November 8, 2005. This daily issue includes official rules, notices, and regulatory updates from federal agencies.

84 documents were published on this date.

Agencies Publishing on November 8, 2005

Agriculture Department logo Agriculture Department

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The Natural Resources Conservation Service published in the Federal Register notice of October 12, 2005 (70 FR 59314), a document stating "Notice to Reinstate and Revise a Previously Approved Information Collection." This notice corrects the previous...
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Environmental statements; availability, etc.:

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The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, to disclose potential effects to the human environment. The section of Co...
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Farmers trade adjustment assistance; petitions filed, granted, denied, etc.:

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Notice.
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Meetings:

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The Mendocino County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet November 18, 2005, in Willits, California. Agenda items to be covered include: (1) Approval of minutes, (2) Public Comment, (3) Sub- committees, (4) discussion--items of interest (a) hi...
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Commerce Department logo Commerce Department

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Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals
Notice Nov 08, 2005
Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals
Notice Nov 08, 2005
Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals
Notice Nov 08, 2005
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is seeking public comments on the impact that implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention has had on commercial activities involving "Schedule 1" chemicals through calendar year 2005. This notice of inq...
Notice Nov 08, 2005
In conformance with the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4), the United States Patent and Trademark Office announces the appointment of persons to serve as members of its Performance Review Board.
Notice Nov 08, 2005
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Antidumping:

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China
Notice Nov 08, 2005
On May 6, 2005, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published the preliminary results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain steel concrete reinforcing bars (rebar) from Turkey (70 FR 23990). This review covers...
Notice Nov 08, 2005
On July 1, 2005, the Department of Commerce ("the Department") initiated the second sunset reviews of the antidumping duty orders on certain circular welded carbon steel pipes and tubes from India, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey, and circular welded no...
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Committees; establishment, renewal, termination, etc.:

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The Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (GFNMS or Sanctuary) is seeking applicants for the following seats on its Sanctuary Advisory Council (Advisory Council): At Large for Marin/Sonoma Counties (Primary and Alternate). At Large for San...
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.:

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On behalf of the New Bedford Harbor Trustee Council (Council), NMFS, serving as the Administrative Trustee, publishes this notice to see comment on its proposed funding of six restoration projects for possible implementation through funding from the...
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Watches, watch movements, and jewelry:

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The Departments of Commerce and the Interior (the Departments) amend their regulations governing watch duty-exemption allocations and the watch and jewelry duty-refund benefits for producers in the United States insular possessions (the U.S. Virgin I...
Rule Nov 08, 2005

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Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements

Textile and apparel categories:

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The Committee is extending through December 31, 2005, the period for making a determination on whether to request consultations with China regarding imports of cotton, wool and man-made fiber socks (Category 332/432 and 642 Part).
Notice Nov 08, 2005

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Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

Meetings:

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The Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Council) is announcing the December 2, 2005, meeting of the Council.
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Education Department logo Education Department

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The Leader, Information Management Case Services Team, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of the Chief Information Officer, invites comments on the proposed information collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of...
Notice Nov 08, 2005
The Leader, Information Management Case Services Team, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of the Chief Information Officer, invites comments on the proposed information collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of...
Notice Nov 08, 2005
The Leader, Information Management Case Services Team, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of the Chief Information Officer invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Energy Department logo Energy Department

Electric power transmission, acquisition, and conservation:

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The Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act (Northwest Power Act), 16 U.S.C. 839, provides that BPA must establish and periodically review and revise its rates so that they are adequate to recover, in accordance with sound busi...
Notice Nov 08, 2005

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

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Notice is hereby given of an intent to grant to Harbison- Walker Refractories Co. at Moon Township, Pennsylvania, an exclusive or partially exclusive license to practice the invention described in the U.S. patent number 6,815,386 titled, "Use of Phos...
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Environmental Protection Agency logo Environmental Protection Agency

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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) EPA is seeking public comment on the following Information Collection Request (ICR): Notification of Chemical Exports - Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 12(b) (E...
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Meetings:

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There will be a meeting of the Endocrine Disruptor Methods Validation Advisory Committee (EDMVAC) on November 30 through December 2, 2005, in Raleigh, NC. This meeting, as with all EDMVAC meetings, is open to the public. Seating is on a first-come ba...
Notice Nov 08, 2005
The EPA is convening two public workshops to provide training for affected parties responsible for reporting during the 2006 Inventory Update Rule information collection. The workshops will focus on the Instructions for Reporting, industry case studi...
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Water pollution control:

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The Director of the Caribbean Environmental Protection Division (CEPD), Environmental Protection Agency--Region 2 (EPA), is issuing Notice of a Draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permit for discharges from small mun...
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Executive Office of the President logo Executive Office of the President

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Hurricane Katrina national emergency; revocation of suspension of wage rate requirements (Proc. 7959)
Presidential Document Nov 08, 2005

Farm Credit Administration logo Farm Credit Administration

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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 an amended system notice pertaining to financial management records. The system notice p...
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Federal Communications Commission logo Federal Communications Commission

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The Commission will consider a Clarification Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to clarify the interim policy and propose rules for the use of distributed transmission system ("DTS") technologies by digital television stations. -----------------...
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Federal Reserve System logo Federal Reserve System

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The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the Board) is soliciting comments on an interim rule that would amend the section of its Rules Regarding Equal Opportunity (EEO Rules) which governs the employment of persons who are not United St...
Rule Nov 08, 2005

Banks and bank holding companies:

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 Nov 08, 2005

General Services Administration logo General Services Administration

Federal Management Regulation:

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The General Services Administration is amending the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) to update the legal citations to conform to Public Law 107-217 and to incorporate additional policy guidance. Public Law 107-217, which was enacted on August 21,...
Rule Nov 08, 2005

Government Accountability Office logo Government Accountability Office

Meetings:

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Government Auditing Standards Advisory Council
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Health and Human Services Department logo Health and Human Services Department

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In compliance with section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, for opportunity for public comment on proposed information collection projects, the Indian Health Service (IHS) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB...
Notice Nov 08, 2005
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending its regulations to reflect a change in the name for AOAC INTERNATIONAL. This action is editorial in nature and is intended to improve the accuracy of the agency's regulations.
Rule Nov 08, 2005
In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, we are proposing to establish a new SOR titled, "Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder (MPDPF) System, HHS/CMS/CBC, System No. 09-70-0564." Under the provisions of Section 101 of the Me...
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.:

Medical devices:

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend the classification regulations of tinnitus masker devices in order to specify a special control for the device. The agency is taking this action on its own initiative. This action is being...
Proposed Rule Nov 08, 2005

Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.:

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a publication containing modifications the agency is making to the list of standards FDA recognizes for use in premarket reviews (FDA recognized consensus standards). This publication entitled "Mod...
Notice Nov 08, 2005
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of the draft guidance entitled "Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Tinnitus Masker Devices." The draft guidance describes a means by which tinnitus masker devices may com...
Notice Nov 08, 2005
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a final guidance for industry (<greek-i>135) entitled "Validation of Analytical Procedures for Type C Medicated Feeds." This guidance represents the agency's current thinking on...
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Homeland Security Department logo Homeland Security Department

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TSA is altering two existing systems of records under the Privacy Act of 1974. The revisions affect the Transportation Security Threat Assessment System (T-STAS), DHS/TSA 002, and Registered Traveler (RT) Operations Files, DHS/TSA 015, and will updat...
Notice Nov 08, 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 Nov 08, 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 Nov 08, 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 Nov 08, 2005

Interior Department logo Interior Department

Environmental statements; notice of intent:

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This notice advises the public that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) as lead agency, with the Campo Band of Kumeyaay Indians (Campo Band) as a cooperating agency, intends to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for a propose...
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Meetings:

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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) Idaho Falls District Resource Advisory Council (RAC), wi...
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Permanent program and abandoned mine land reclamation plan submissions:

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We are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the West Virginia regulatory program (the West Virginia program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). West Virginia proposes to revise its Code of State...
Proposed Rule Nov 08, 2005

Watches, watch movements, and jewelry:

No documents available.

International Trade Commission logo International Trade Commission

Justice Department logo Justice Department

Title Type Published
30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application for Registration (DEA Form 225); Application for Registration Renewal (DEA Form 225a); Affidavit for Chain Renewal (DEA Form 225b).
Notice Nov 08, 2005
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Nov 08, 2005

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Management and Budget Office

Meetings:

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The Office of Management and Budget announces four meetings of the Acquisition Advisory Panel (AAP or "Panel") established in accordance with the Services Acquisition Reform Act of 2003.
Notice Nov 08, 2005

National Archives and Records Administration logo National Archives and Records Administration

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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 08, 2005

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National Transportation Safety Board

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Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Nov 08, 2005
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Nuclear Regulatory Commission logo Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Nov 08, 2005
Operating licences, amendments; no significant hazards considerations; biweekly notices
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Applications, hearings, determinations, etc.:

Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.:

Personnel Management Office logo Personnel Management Office

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This gives a consolidated notice of all positions excepted under Schedules A, B, and C as of June 30, 2005, as required by Civil Service Rule VI, Exceptions from the Competitive Service.
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Securities and Exchange Commission logo Securities and Exchange Commission

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Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Investment Company Act of 1940:

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Notice of application for an order under section 17(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Act") for an exemption from section 17(a) of the Act.
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Small Business Administration logo Small Business Administration

Title Type Published
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), agencies are required to submit proposed reporting and recordkeeping requirements to OMB for review and approval, and to publish a notice in the Federal Register notifying th...
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Disaster loan areas:

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This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Florida (FEMA-1609-DR), dated 10/24/ 2005. Incident: Hurricane Wilma. Incident Period: 10/23/2005 and continuing. Effective Date: 10/30/2005. Physical Loan Appl...
Notice Nov 08, 2005
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Mississippi (FEMA-1604-DR), dated 08/ 29/2005. Incident: Hurricane Katrina. Incident Period: 08/29/2005 through 10/14/2005. Effective Date: 10/27/2005. Physical...
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Meetings:

Title Type Published
Audit and Financial Management Advisory Committee
Notice Nov 08, 2005

State Department logo State Department

Organization, functions, and authority delegations:

Surface Transportation Board logo Surface Transportation Board

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DOT, STB
Waybill data; release for use
Notice Nov 08, 2005

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Trade Representative, Office of United States

Trade Act of 1974:

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The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has determined, pursuant to section 421(b)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the Trade Act) (19 U.S.C. 2451(b)(1)), that circular welded non-alloy steel pipe \1\ from the People's Republic...
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Transportation Department logo Transportation Department

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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The...
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Advisory circulars; availability, etc.:

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This action extends the comment period for the 12 draft advisory circulars (ACs) related to the Enhanced Airworthiness Program for Airplane Systems proposed rule, which was published on October 6, 2005. The 12 Notices of availability for the draft AC...
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Airworthiness directives:

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The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Boeing Model 727 airplanes. This AD requires revising the Limitations section of the airplane flight manual to prohibit resetting a tripped circuit breaker for a fuel pump. This AD result...
Rule Nov 08, 2005

Motor carrier safety standards:

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This notice announces FMCSA's decision to revise the terms and conditions of its previous decision to issue exemptions to certain insulin-treated diabetic drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) from the diabetes mellitus prohibitions contained i...
Notice Nov 08, 2005
This notice publishes FMCSA decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 22 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals from the vision standards if the exemptio...
Notice Nov 08, 2005

Treasury Department logo Treasury Department

Meetings:

Title Type Published
Closed meeting of the Art Advisory Panel will be held in Washington, DC.
Notice Nov 08, 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 Nov 08, 2005

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