December 1, 2005 (Volume 70)

Federal Register December 1, 2005

View all documents issued on December 1, 2005. This daily issue includes official rules, notices, and regulatory updates from federal agencies.

69 documents were published on this date.

Agencies Publishing on December 1, 2005

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Agricultural Marketing Service

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Agency designation actions:

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Agriculture Department logo Agriculture Department

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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), this notice announces the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) intention to request an extension for and revision to a currently approved inform...
Notice Dec 01, 2005

Agency designation actions:

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Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) announces designation of the following organizations to provide official services under the United States Grain Standards Act, as amended (Act): Alabama Department of Agriculture and Ind...
Notice Dec 01, 2005
GIPSA announces the designation of Columbus Grain Inspection, Inc. (Columbus), to provide Class X or Class Y weighing services under the United States Grain Standards Act, as amended (Act).
Notice Dec 01, 2005
The designations of the official agencies listed below will end in June 2006. Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) is asking persons interested in providing official services in the areas served by these agencies to submit...
Notice Dec 01, 2005

Plant-related quarantine, foreign:

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We are correcting an error in the amendatory instructions in our final rule that amended the provisions of a certification program for articles of Pelargonium spp. and Solanum spp. imported from countries where the bacterium Ralstonia solanacearum ra...
Rule Dec 01, 2005

Superfund; response and remedial actions, proposed settlements, etc.:

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In accordance with section 122(i) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended (CERCLA), 42 U.S.C. 9622(i), notice is hereby given of an administrative settlement for recovery of past response costs with Du...
Notice Dec 01, 2005

Broadcasting Board of Governors logo Broadcasting Board of Governors

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Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Dec 01, 2005

Commerce Department logo Commerce Department

Antidumping and countervailing duties:

Title Type Published
Notice of Opportunity to Request Administrative Review of Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation
Notice Dec 01, 2005
The Department of Commerce (the Department) has received requests to conduct administrative reviews of various antidumping and countervailing duty orders and findings with October anniversary dates. In accordance with the Department's regulations, we...
Notice Dec 01, 2005
Notice of Upcoming Sunset Reviews.
Notice Dec 01, 2005

Endangered and threatened species:

Title Type Published
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce, announces its denial of a petition for rulemaking submitted by Oceana. Oceana failed to request specific and discrete action...
Proposed Rule Dec 01, 2005

Export administration regulations:

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The Bureau of Industry and Security is removing the requirement to obtain an Import Certificate in support of an export or reexport license when the ultimate consignee or purchaser is a foreign government or agency of Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungar...
Rule Dec 01, 2005

Fishery conservation and management:

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This rule establishes the 2006 first trimester season quotas for large coastal sharks (LCS) and small coastal sharks (SCS) based on over- and underharvests from the 2005 first trimester season. In addition, this rule establishes the opening and closi...
Rule Dec 01, 2005
NMFS announces that 95 percent of the Atlantic herring total allowable catch (TAC) allocated to Management Area 1A (Area 1A) for 2005 is projected to be harvested by December 2, 2005. Therefore, effective 0001 hours, December 2, 2005, federally permi...
Rule Dec 01, 2005
NMFS proposes measures contained in Framework Adjustment 1 (Framework 1) to the Spiny Dogfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP) that would allow the specification of commercial quotas and other management measures for up to 5 years. The intent is to prov...
Proposed Rule Dec 01, 2005

Meetings:

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Materials Technical Advisory Committee
Notice Dec 01, 2005

Education Department logo Education Department

Energy Department logo Energy Department

Natural gas companies (Natural Gas Act):

Title Type Published
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is proposing to amend its regulations regarding the blanket certificates for unbundled gas sales services held by interstate natural gas pipelines and the blanket marketing certificates held by pe...
Proposed Rule Dec 01, 2005

Environmental Protection Agency logo Environmental Protection Agency

Air programs:

Title Type Published
EPA is proposing to update a portion of the Outer Continental Shelf ("OCS") Air Regulations. Requirements applying to OCS sources located within 25 miles of States' seaward boundaries must be updated periodically to remain consistent with the require...
Proposed Rule Dec 01, 2005

Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.:

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EPA's Office of Brownfields Cleanup and Redevelopment is accepting requests for Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grant (RLF) supplemental funding and will make recommendations to senior management regarding these requests using the following criteria:...
Notice Dec 01, 2005

Meetings:

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the CAAAC on November 19, 1990, to provide independent advice and counsel to EPA on policy issues associated with implementation of the Clean Air Act of 1990. The Committee advises on economic, en...
Notice Dec 01, 2005
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office is canceling a public teleconference meeting of the SAB's Arsenic Review Panel announced earlier (70 FR 69340, November 15, 2005).
Notice Dec 01, 2005

Superfund; response and remedial actions, proposed settlements, etc.:

Title Type Published
Under Section 122(h)(1) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to settle claims for payment of all past cost, as well as future costs related to th...
Notice Dec 01, 2005

Water pollution control:

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EPA Regions 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, and 10 today are proposing EPA's NPDES general permit for stormwater discharges from industrial activity, also referred to as the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP). Today's proposed permit will replace the existing perm...
Notice Dec 01, 2005

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation logo Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Title Type Published
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Dec 01, 2005
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Dec 01, 2005

Federal Election Commission logo Federal Election Commission

Title Type Published
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Dec 01, 2005

Federal Reserve System logo Federal Reserve System

Banks and bank holding companies:

General Services Administration logo General Services Administration

Environmental statements; availability, etc.:

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The US General Services Administration (GSA) hereby gives notice that it has prepared and is distributing a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) pursuant to the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, and the Pres...
Notice Dec 01, 2005

Health and Human Services Department logo Health and Human Services Department

Title Type Published
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Notice Dec 01, 2005

Organization, functions, and authority delegations:

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending its regulations to reflect a change in the address for the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM). This action is editorial in nature and is intended to improve the accuracy of the agency's re...
Rule Dec 01, 2005

Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.:

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a draft document entitled "Guidance for Industry: Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetic Studies to Support Marketing of Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) as Replacement Therap...
Notice Dec 01, 2005

Homeland Security Department logo Homeland Security Department

National Flood Insurance Program:

Title Type Published
This rule identifies communities, where the sale of flood insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), that are scheduled for suspension on the effective dates listed within this rule because of noncompliance with...
Rule Dec 01, 2005

Housing and Urban Development Department logo Housing and Urban Development Department

Low income housing:

Title Type Published
This notice announces revised Annual Adjustment Factors (AAFs) for adjustment of Section 8 contract rents for specified programs. These factors apply to housing assistance payment contract anniversaries for calendar months commencing after the date o...
Notice Dec 01, 2005

International Trade Commission logo International Trade Commission

Title Type Published
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Dec 01, 2005
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Dec 01, 2005

Justice Department logo Justice Department

Pollution control; consent judgments:

Labor Department logo Labor Department

Affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors:

Title Type Published
This final rule revises the regulations implementing the affirmative action provisions of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended, 38 U.S.C. 4212 (2001) ("Section 4212" or "VEVRAA"). This rule makes three general rev...
Rule Dec 01, 2005

Library of Congress logo Library of Congress

Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panel rules and procedures:

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The Copyright Royalty Board of the Library of Congress announces a cost of living adjustment of 4.3% in the royalty rates paid by colleges, universities, or other nonprofit educational institutions that are not affiliated with National Public Radio f...
Rule Dec 01, 2005

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National Institute for Literacy

Meetings:

Title Type Published
This notice sets forth the schedule and a summary of the agenda for an upcoming meeting of the National Institute for Literacy Advisory Board (Board). The notice also describes the functions of the Board. Notice of this meeting is required by section...
Notice Dec 01, 2005

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National Science Foundation

Nuclear Regulatory Commission logo Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Meetings:

Radiation protection standards:

Title Type Published
Radioactive material quantities of concern; increased controls for authorized licensees
Notice Dec 01, 2005

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation logo Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

Single-employer plans:

Title Type Published
This rule amends the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's regulation on Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans by substituting a new table that applies to any plan being terminated either in a distress termination or involuntarily by the PBG...
Rule Dec 01, 2005
This rule amends Appendix D to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's regulation on Benefits Payable in Terminated Single- Employer Plans by adding the maximum guaranteeable pension benefit that may be paid by the PBGC with respect to a plan part...
Rule Dec 01, 2005

Personnel Management Office logo Personnel Management Office

Title Type Published
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing final regulations to implement provisions of the Jobs for Veterans Act, signed into law on November 7, 2002. This Act makes a major change in the eligibility criteria for obtaining a Veterans Recrui...
Rule Dec 01, 2005

Postal Service logo Postal Service

Organization and administration:

Title Type Published
This final rule amends Postal Service regulations pertaining to conduct on postal property. The purpose of these amendments is to clarify the regulations.
Rule Dec 01, 2005

Securities and Exchange Commission logo Securities and Exchange Commission

Title Type Published
Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals
Notice Dec 01, 2005
Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals
Notice Dec 01, 2005

Self-regulatory organizations; proposed rule changes:

Title Type Published
American Stock Exchange LLC
Notice Dec 01, 2005
American Stock Exchange LLC
Notice Dec 01, 2005
Options Clearing Corp.
Notice Dec 01, 2005
Pacific Exchange, Inc.
Notice Dec 01, 2005
Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc.
Notice Dec 01, 2005

Transportation Department logo Transportation Department

Title Type Published
The FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) renewal of a current information collection. The Federal Register Notices with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following col...
Notice Dec 01, 2005
Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval form the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federa...
Notice Dec 01, 2005

Aeronautical land-use assurance; waivers:

Title Type Published
Under the provisions of Title 49, U.S.C. 47153(c), the Federal Aviation Administration is requesting public comment on the Owensboro- Daviess County Regional Airport Board's request to change a portion (2.362 acres) of airport property from aeronauti...
Notice Dec 01, 2005
FAA proposes to rule and invites public comment on the release of land at Shawnee Regional Airport under the provisions of Title 49 of US Code, Section 47153.
Notice Dec 01, 2005

Airworthiness directives:

Title Type Published
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A319-131, -132, and -133; A320-232 and -233; and A321-131 and -231 airplanes. This proposed AD would require inspecting for cracks or failure of the primary load pa...
Proposed Rule Dec 01, 2005
The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The existing AD currently requires repetitive inspections to detect wear of the inboard flap trunnions,...
Proposed Rule Dec 01, 2005
The FAA is revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for all Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. The original NPRM would have required an inspection for chafing of certain wire bundles located abo...
Proposed Rule Dec 01, 2005

Airworthiness standards:

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These special conditions are issued to Cessna Aircraft Co., for the Type Certificate of Model 510 Mustang airplane. This airplane will have novel and unusual design features when compared to the state of technology envisaged in the applicable airwort...
Rule Dec 01, 2005
These special conditions are issued to the New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Vero Beach, Florida, for a type design change for the PA-34 model airplanes. These airplanes will have novel and unusual design features when compared to the state of technology env...
Rule Dec 01, 2005

Environmental statements; notice of intent:

Title Type Published
The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared for a proposed highway project in the towns of Brewer, Holden, Eddington, and Clifton, Maine.
Notice Dec 01, 2005

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