May 19, 2006 (Volume 71)

Federal Register May 19, 2006

View all documents issued on May 19, 2006. This daily issue includes official rules, notices, and regulatory updates from federal agencies.

120 documents were published on this date.

Agencies Publishing on May 19, 2006

Agency for International Development logo Agency for International Development

Meetings:

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Voluntary Foreign Aid Advisory Committee
Notice May 19, 2006

Agriculture Department logo Agriculture Department

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Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals
Notice May 19, 2006

Exportation and importation of animals and animal products:

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We are amending the regulations governing the importation of animals and animal products into the United States to apply a uniform set of importation requirements related to classical swine fever (CSF) to a region consisting of all of the 15 Member S...
Rule May 19, 2006

Meetings:

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An Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area Advisory council meeting will convene in Stayton, Oregon on Wednesday June 7, 2006. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m., and will conclude at approximately 8:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Sout...
Notice May 19, 2006

Commerce Department logo Commerce Department

Antidumping:

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In response to a request from Eramet Marietta Inc., a domestic producer of silicomanganese, the Department of Commerce initiated an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on silicomanganese from Brazil. The period of review covers Decemb...
Notice May 19, 2006
China
Notice May 19, 2006
China
Notice May 19, 2006
China
Notice May 19, 2006
In response to requests from interested parties, the Department of Commerce is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on stainless steel wire rods from India for the period December 1, 2004, through November 30, 2005. The D...
Notice May 19, 2006

Environmental statements; availability, etc.:

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is proposing a revised management plan and a revised set of regulations for the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary (CINMS or Sanctuary). The proposed set of regulations includes both n...
Proposed Rule May 19, 2006

Fishery conservation and management:

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NMFS amends the regulations governing the North and South Atlantic swordfish fisheries to modify the North and South Atlantic Swordfish quotas for the 2005 fishing year (Junej 1, 2005, through May 31, 2006) to account for updated landings information...
Rule May 19, 2006

Meetings:

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Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app. 2, notice is hereby given that the Judges Panel of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award will meet Tuesday, June 6, 2006. The Judges Panel is composed of eleven members prominent in...
Notice May 19, 2006

National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program:

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In accordance with the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) regulations, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is announcing that the NVLAP Chemical Calibration, Providers of Proficiency Testing Program (PPT...
Notice May 19, 2006

Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled logo Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled

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The Committee is proposing to add to the Procurement List a product and services to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.
Notice May 19, 2006
This action adds to the Procurement List services to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes from the Procurement List services previously furnished by such agencies.
Notice May 19, 2006

Defense Department logo Defense Department

Acquisition regulations:

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DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to include additional commodities and DoD locations that require package marking with passive radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. The rule r...
Rule May 19, 2006

Environmental statements; availability, etc.:

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is issuing this notice to advise the public that a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) has been completed and is available for review and comment.
Notice May 19, 2006
In accordance with requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed construction of a dredged mater...
Notice May 19, 2006

Environmental statements; notice of intent:

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With the construction of Seven Oaks Dam, during and immediately after storm events, water flows into the pool of water impounded behind the dam may be turbid. Once water is impounded behind the dam, all water flowing in the Santa Ana River that enter...
Notice May 19, 2006

Land and jurisdictional transfers:

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In accordance with 10 United States Code 2869, the Department of the Army intends to enter into an Exchange Agreement with MassDevelopment for the exchange of 13.57+/- acres of Government owned land at Devens Reserve Forces Training Area, Devens, Mas...
Notice May 19, 2006

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

Education Department logo Education Department

Title Type Published
The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Notice May 19, 2006

Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.:

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American Indian Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Programs
Notice May 19, 2006
Foreign Language Assistance Program
Notice May 19, 2006
The Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director for English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement for Limited English Proficient Students, announces a priority under the Foreign Language Assistance program. We may use this...
Notice May 19, 2006
The Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director for English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement for Limited English Proficient Students, announces a priority under the Foreign Language Assistance program. We may use this...
Notice May 19, 2006
Foreign Language Assistance Program
Notice May 19, 2006

Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.:

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This notice provides an update to the list of ATB tests approved by the Secretary, pursuant to section 484(d) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), and the implementing regulations in 34 CFR part 668, subpart J. This notice extends t...
Notice May 19, 2006

Energy Department logo Energy Department

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Hydroelectric applications
Notice May 19, 2006

Applications, hearings, determinations, etc.:

Title Type Published
Arizona Public Service Company (APS) has applied to rescind Presidential Permit No. PP-107 and electricity export Order No. EA-107.
Notice May 19, 2006
Columbia Gas Transmission Corp.
Notice May 19, 2006
Eastern Shore Natural Gas Co.
Notice May 19, 2006
El Paso Natural Gas Co.
Notice May 19, 2006
Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.
Notice May 19, 2006
Modesto Irrigation District
Notice May 19, 2006
Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. (MSCG) has applied to renew its authorization to transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico pursuant to section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act.
Notice May 19, 2006
Natural Gas Pipeline Co. of America
Notice May 19, 2006
Ontario Power Generation Inc. (OPG) has applied to renew its authority to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada pursuant to section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act.
Notice May 19, 2006
Western Farmer Electric Cooperative, et al.
Notice May 19, 2006

Assistance regulations:

Title Type Published
Correction
Correction May 19, 2006

Electricity export and import authorizations, permits, etc.:

Title Type Published
Lehman Brothers Commodity Services Inc. (Lehman Brothers) has applied for authority to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada pursuant to section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act.
Notice May 19, 2006
Lehman Brothers Commodity Services Inc. (Lehman Brothers) has applied for authority to transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico pursuant to section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act.
Notice May 19, 2006

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

No documents available.

Environmental Protection Agency logo Environmental Protection Agency

Title Type Published
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a req...
Notice May 19, 2006
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that the following Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is...
Notice May 19, 2006
This document announces the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) response to Agency Clearance requests, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et. seq). An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to...
Notice May 19, 2006
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request t...
Notice May 19, 2006

Environmental statements; availability, etc.:

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EPA expressed environmental concerns about potential effects to regional air quality, water quality, and old growth forest; and recommended that the final EIS include a more detailed air quality effects analysis, implementation plan for BMPs, and man...
Notice May 19, 2006
Agency weekly receipts
Notice May 19, 2006

Integrated risk information system:

Title Type Published
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a document in the Federal Register of February 23, 2006 (71 FR 9333), announcing the IRIS 2006 program agenda. EPA is correcting errors in the list of substances. The Integrated Risk Informatio...
Notice May 19, 2006

Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.:

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The EPA is announcing a public comment period for the draft document titled, "Air Quality Criteria for Lead; Second External Review Draft" (EPA/600/R-05/144aB-bB). The document was prepared by the National Center for Environmental Assessment within E...
Notice May 19, 2006

Solid wastes:

Title Type Published
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reopening the comment period for the proposed rule entitled "Criteria for the Safe and Environmentally Protective Use of Granular Mine Tailings Known as `Chat'." This proposal was published on April 4, 200...
Proposed Rule May 19, 2006

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), the EPA is hereby providing notice of a proposed administrative order on consent ("AOC") concern...
Notice May 19, 2006

Executive Office of the President logo Executive Office of the President

Title Type Published
Berma; continuation of national emergency (Notice of May 18, 2006)
Presidential Document May 19, 2006
Iraq; continuation of the national emergency protecting the Development Fund for Iraq and certain other property (Notice of May 18, 2006)
Presidential Document May 19, 2006

Federal Reserve System logo Federal Reserve System

Banks and bank holding companies:

Health and Human Services Department logo Health and Human Services Department

Title Type Published
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 19, 2006
Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals
Notice May 19, 2006
Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals
Notice May 19, 2006
Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals
Notice May 19, 2006
Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals
Notice May 19, 2006
Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals
Notice May 19, 2006
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 19, 2006
Under the provisions of Section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Office of Science Policy and Planning, the National Institute of Health (NIH) has submitted to t...
Notice May 19, 2006
The inventions listed below are owned by an agency of the U.S. Government and are available for licensing in the U.S. in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 207 to achieve expeditious commercialization of results of federally-funded research and development. F...
Notice May 19, 2006

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program:

Title Type Published
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is publishing this notice of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program ("the Program"), as required by section 2112(b)(2) of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act,...
Notice May 19, 2006

Homeland Security Department logo Homeland Security Department

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is submitting a request for review and approval of a collection of information under the emergency processing procedures in Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulation 5 CFR 1320.13. FEMA is request...
Notice May 19, 2006

Drawbridge operations:

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The Coast Guard has temporarily changed the drawbridge operation regulations that govern the P.J. McArdle Bridge, across the Chelsea River at mile 0.3, between East Boston and Chelsea, Massachusetts. This temporary final rule allows the bridge to rem...
Rule May 19, 2006

Regattas and marine parades:

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The Coast Guard proposes to establish special local regulations during the "East Coast Boat Racing Club power boat race", a marine event to be held over the waters of the Chesapeake Bay adjacent to Cape Charles, Virginia. These special local regulati...
Proposed Rule May 19, 2006
The Coast Guard proposes to establish special local regulations in the navigable waters of the Sacramento River for a waterfront festival to be held on July 21 through July 23, 2006. The event includes boat racing, speed trials, water-skiing, and wak...
Proposed Rule May 19, 2006

Temporary protected status program designations; terminations, extensions, etc.:

Title Type Published
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is correcting a notice that was published in the Federal Register on March 31, 2006 at 71 FR 16333 which announced the extension of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Nicaragua. In t...
Notice May 19, 2006

Housing and Urban Development Department logo Housing and Urban Development Department

Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless.
Notice May 19, 2006

Interior Department logo Interior Department

Meetings:

Title Type Published
In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council will meet as indicated below.
Notice May 19, 2006

Justice Department logo Justice Department

Title Type Published
30-Day notice of information collection under review: National Corrections Reporting Program.
Notice May 19, 2006
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice May 19, 2006
Privacy Act; systems of records
Notice May 19, 2006

Labor Department logo Labor Department

Employee Retirement Income Security Act:

Title Type Published
The Employee Benefits Security Administration published in the Federal Register of April 21, 2006, a notice containing final regulations under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, that facilitate the termination of, and di...
Rule May 19, 2006
Correction
Correction May 19, 2006

Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
The U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL" or "Department"), Office of Disability Employment Policy ("ODEP"), announces the availability of up to $5,000,000 to fund both a national technical assistance and research cooperative agreement, and multiple cooper...
Notice May 19, 2006

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

No documents available.

Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
The Employment and Training Administration is issuing this notice to announce the receipt of a "Certification of Non-Relocation and Market and Capacity Information Report" (Form 4279-2) for the following: Applicant/Location: Liquid Planet, LLC, Candi...
Notice May 19, 2006
The Employment and Training Administration is issuing this notice to announce the receipt of a "Certification of Non-Relocation and Market and Capacity Information Report" (Form 4279-2) for the following: Applicant/Location: Ghost Town Partners, LLC...
Notice May 19, 2006

M
Management and Budget Office

Title Type Published
North American Industry Classification System; 2007 revision; correction
Correction May 19, 2006

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

No documents available.

N
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 May 19, 2006

N
National Science Foundation

Title Type Published
Notice is hereby given that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has received a waste management permit application for continued operation of a small research camp at Cape Shirreff, Livingston Island, Antarctica, by Dr. Rennie S. Holt, a citizen of...
Notice May 19, 2006

Securities and Exchange Commission logo Securities and Exchange Commission

Applications, hearings, determinations, etc.:

Title Type Published
Notice of an application under section 6(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("Act") for an exemption from section 15(a) of the Act and rule 18f-2 under the Act, as well as certain disclosure requirements.
Notice May 19, 2006
Temporary order and notice of application for a permanent order under section 9(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("Act").
Notice May 19, 2006
Notice of an application under section 6(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("Act") for an exemption from section 15(a) of the Act and rule 18f-2 under the Act.
Notice May 19, 2006

Self-regulatory organizations; proposed rule changes:

Title Type Published
American Stock Exchange LLC
Notice May 19, 2006
American Stock Exchange LLC
Notice May 19, 2006
Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board
Notice May 19, 2006
NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Notice May 19, 2006
New York Stock Exchange LLC
Notice May 19, 2006
Options Clearing Corp.
Notice May 19, 2006

Surface Transportation Board logo Surface Transportation Board

Railroad operation, acquisition, construction, etc.:

Title Type Published
DOT, STB
In response to a petition filed by the Arkansas Midland Railroad Company, Inc. (AKMD), the Board is instituting a declaratory order proceeding under 49 U.S.C. 721 and 5 U.S.C. 554(e) to determine if the right of first refusal provided in 49 U.S.C. 10...
Notice May 19, 2006

Transportation Department logo Transportation Department

Title Type Published
This document corrects the estimated annual cost published on March 23, 2006 (71 FR 14778) for the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., OMB Control Number 2127-0547).
Notice May 19, 2006
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 review and comme...
Notice May 19, 2006
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection Requirements (ICRs) abstracted below have been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review an...
Notice May 19, 2006

Airworthiness directives:

Title Type Published
The FAA is revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 757-200, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. The original NPRM would have required repetitive detailed inspections for proper functioning of the girt bar lea...
Proposed Rule May 19, 2006
Cessna; correction
Correction May 19, 2006
This document makes a correction to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2006-10-07. That AD applies to Hamilton Sundstrand Model 14RF-9 propellers. We published AD 2006-10-07 in the Federal Register on May 12, 2006 (71 FR 27600). An incorrect phrase was use...
Rule May 19, 2006
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Raytheon Aircraft Company (Raytheon) Model B300 airplanes. This proposed AD would require you to modify the cabin passenger seats by installing a modification kit on each passen...
Proposed Rule May 19, 2006

Environmental statements; availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Northeast Gateway Energy Bridge, L.L.C., Liquefied Natural Gas Deepwater Port license application. The application describes a p...
Notice May 19, 2006

Meetings:

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This notice is to advise interested persons that PHMSA will conduct a public meeting in preparation for the 29th session of the United Nation's Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UNSCOE) to be held 3-12 (a.m.) July 2006 in...
Notice May 19, 2006

Motor vehicle safety standards; exemption petitions, etc.:

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

No documents available.

Railroad operation, acquisition, construction, etc.:

No documents available.

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 May 19, 2006
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 19, 2006
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 19, 2006

Meetings:

Title Type Published
An open meeting of the Small Business/Self Employed--Taxpayer Burden Reduction Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted in St. Paul, Minnesota. The TAP will be discussing issues pertaining to increasing compliance and lessening the...
Notice May 19, 2006
An open meeting of the Ad Hoc 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 at the Internal Revenue S...
Notice May 19, 2006

Veterans Affairs Department logo Veterans Affairs Department

Adjudication; pensions, compensation, dependency, etc.:

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this final rule to amend its adjudication regulations regarding benefits for surviving spouses to reflect statutory changes that affect the eligibility of those surviving spouses who remarry after ag...
Rule May 19, 2006
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its regulation governing individuals and groups considered to have performed active military, naval, or air service. More specifically, VA is expanding the regulation to include additional groups co...
Rule May 19, 2006

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