May 22, 2006 (Volume 71)

Federal Register May 22, 2006

View all documents issued on May 22, 2006. This daily issue includes official rules, notices, and regulatory updates from federal agencies.

127 documents were published on this date.

Agencies Publishing on May 22, 2006

Agriculture Department logo Agriculture Department

Title Type Published
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Risk Management Agency to request approval for the collection of information in support of the agency's mission under section 522(d) of the Federal Cro...
Notice May 22, 2006

Meetings:

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The Del Norte County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet on June 12 and 13, 2006, in Crescent City, California. The purpose of the meeting is for public presentation of Title II project proposal submitted under Public Law 106-393, H.R. 2389,...
Notice May 22, 2006
The Fremont and Winema Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Klamath Falls Oregon, for the purpose of evaluating and recommending resource management projects for funding in 2007, under the provisions of Title II of the Secure Rural Schools and Co...
Notice May 22, 2006
The Glenn/Colusa County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Willows, California. Agenda items to be covered include: (1) Introductions, (2) Approval of Minutes, (3) Public Comment, (4) Web Site Update, (5) Project Proposals/Possible Action...
Notice May 22, 2006

Plant-related quarantine, foreign:

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We are amending the fruits and vegetables regulations to allow the importation into the continental United States of peppers from the Republic of Korea under certain conditions. As a condition of entry, the peppers will have to be grown in approved i...
Rule May 22, 2006

Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.:

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The Forest Service is issuing a final directive as an amendment to Forest Service Manual 2330, Publicly Managed Recreation Opportunities to ensure that new or reconstructed developed outdoor recreation areas on National Forest System lands are develo...
Notice May 22, 2006
The Forest Service is issuing a final directive as an amendment to Forest Service Manual 2350, Trail, River, and Similar Recreation Opportunities to ensure that new or altered trails designed for hiker/pedestrian use on National Forest System lands a...
Notice May 22, 2006

Commerce Department logo Commerce Department

Title Type Published
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the new information collec...
Notice May 22, 2006

Antidumping:

Title Type Published
On December 29, 2005, the Department of Commerce ("the Department") published its preliminary determination of sales at less than fair value ("LTFV") and preliminary determination of partial affirmative critical circumstances in the antidumping inves...
Notice May 22, 2006
On March 7, 2006, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published the preliminary results of administrative review of the antidumping order covering certain forged stainless steel flanges from India. See Certain Forged Stainless Steel Flanges F...
Notice May 22, 2006
On December 29, 2005, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published its preliminary determination of sales at less than fair value (LTFV) in the antidumping duty investigation of diamond sawblades and parts thereof from the Republic of Korea...
Notice May 22, 2006

Committees; establishment, renewal, termination, etc.:

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The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is announcing the creation of a Federal Advisory Committee that will review and provide recommendations to the Department of Commerce on deemed export policy. The Deemed Export Advisory Committee (DEAC) will...
Notice May 22, 2006

Fishery conservation and management:

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NMFS announces that the Administrator, Northeast Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator) is allocating, using the formula implemented by Framework Adjustment (FW) 40B, zero trips into the CA II Yellowtail Flounder SAP for the 2006 NE multispecies fishi...
Rule May 22, 2006
This final rule establishes the 2006 fishery specifications for Pacific whiting (whiting) in the U.S. exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and state waters off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California, as authorized by the Pacific Coast Groundfish F...
Rule May 22, 2006
NMFS issues this final rule to implement recreational management measures for the 2006 summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass fisheries. The intent of these measures is to prevent overfishing of the summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass resour...
Rule May 22, 2006

Meetings:

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The Office of Technology and Electronic Commerce (OTEC) invites stakeholders to submit comments on the development and implementation of "cross-border privacy rules" in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Group (APEC). OTEC will also hold a public...
Notice May 22, 2006
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene public meetings.
Notice May 22, 2006
The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a public meeting of its Habitat/MPA/Ecosystem Committee Meeting in June, 2006 to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations...
Notice May 22, 2006
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and its advisory committees will hold public meetings/hearing in Kodiak, AK.
Notice May 22, 2006

Defense Department logo Defense Department

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Notice.
Notice May 22, 2006
Notice.
Notice May 22, 2006

Meetings:

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The U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors will meet to make such inquiry, as the Board shall deem necessary into the state of morale and discipline, the curriculum, instruction, physical equipment, fiscal affairs, and academic methods of the Naval Aca...
Notice May 22, 2006

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

Title Type Published
The Department of the Navy hereby gives notice of its intent to grant to NanoDynamics, Inc., a revocable, nonassignable, exclusive license to practice in the field of Halloysite microtubules for the elution of biocidal, antifungal, or other antimicro...
Notice May 22, 2006

Education Department logo Education Department

Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.:

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The Assistant Deputy Secretary for Safe and Drug-Free Schools proposes a priority, eligibility and application requirements, and selection criteria under the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities National Programs for the School-Based Student Dr...
Notice May 22, 2006

Energy Department logo Energy Department

Applications, hearings, determinations, etc.:

Environmental statements; availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
Consolidated Water Power Co.
Notice May 22, 2006

Environmental Protection Agency logo Environmental Protection Agency

Committees; establishment, renewal, termination, etc.:

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As required by section 9(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, we are giving notice that EPA is establishing the Coastal Elevations and Sea Level Rise Advisory Committee (CESLAC). The purpose of this Committee is to provide advice on the condu...
Notice May 22, 2006

Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.:

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By this notice, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Underground Storage Tanks (OUST) is advising the public of the future availability of draft grant guidelines EPA is developing to help states comply with requirements for receiving...
Notice May 22, 2006

Export-Import Bank logo Export-Import Bank

Meetings:

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The Advisory Committee was established by Pub. L. 98-181, November 30, 1983, to advise the Export-Import Bank on its programs and to provide comments for inclusion in the reports of the Export-Import Bank of the United States to Congress. Time and Pl...
Notice May 22, 2006

Federal Reserve System logo Federal Reserve System

Banks and bank holding companies:

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Formations, acquisitions, and mergers
Notice May 22, 2006

Health and Human Services Department logo Health and Human Services Department

Title Type Published
Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals
Notice May 22, 2006
Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals
Notice May 22, 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 22, 2006
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 (the PRA).
Notice May 22, 2006
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a collection of information entitled "Focus Groups as Used by the Food and Drug Administration" has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act...
Notice May 22, 2006
In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, we are proposing to establish a new SOR titled, "Organ Procurement Organizations System (OPOS), System No. 09-70-0575." The Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) Certification Act of 2000...
Notice May 22, 2006

Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000:

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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) gives notice as required by 42 CFR 83.12(e) of a decision to evaluate a petition to designate a class of employees at Monsanto Chemical Company, Dayton, Ohio, to be included in the Special Exposure Co...
Notice May 22, 2006

Food for human consumption:

Title Type Published
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is adopting as a final rule, without change, the provisions of the interim final rule that amended the regulation authorizing a health claim on the relationship between beta-glucan soluble fiber from whole oat s...
Rule May 22, 2006

Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a guidance entitled "Q8 Pharmaceutical Development." The guidance was prepared under the auspices of the International Conference on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for...
Notice May 22, 2006

Homeland Security Department logo Homeland Security Department

Customhouse broker license cancellation, suspension, etc.:

Title Type Published
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations 111.51(a), the following individual Customs broker licenses and any and all permits have been cancelled due to the death of the broker:
Notice May 22, 2006
Pursuant to section 641 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, (19 U.S.C. 1641) and the Customs Regulations (19 CFR 111.51), the following Customs broker licenses are cancelled without prejudice.
Notice May 22, 2006

Disaster and emergency areas:

Title Type Published
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Arkansas (FEMA-1636-DR), dated April 12, 2006, and related determinations.
Notice May 22, 2006
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of Connecticut (FEMA-3266-EM), dated May 2, 2006, and related determinations.
Notice May 22, 2006
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the State of Missouri (FEMA-1631-DR), dated March 16, 2006, and related determinations.
Notice May 22, 2006
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Missouri (FEMA-1631-DR), dated March 16, 2006, and related determinations.
Notice May 22, 2006
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (FEMA-1611-DR), dated November 8, 2005, and related determinations.
Notice May 22, 2006
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Oregon (FEMA-1632-DR), dated March 20, 2006, and related determinations.
Notice May 22, 2006
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Tennessee (FEMA-1634-DR), dated April 5, 2006, and related determinations.
Notice May 22, 2006
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Tennessee (FEMA-1634-DR), dated April 5, 2006, and related determinations.
Notice May 22, 2006
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Texas (FEMA-1624-DR), dated January 11, 2006, and related determinations.
Notice May 22, 2006
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the State of Texas (FEMA-1624-DR), dated January 11, 2006, and related determinations.
Notice May 22, 2006

Transportation Worker Identification Credential Program; maritime sector implementation:

Title Type Published
This is a notice of proposed rulemaking by the Department of Homeland Security, specifically by the Transportation Security Administration and the United States Coast Guard. If promulgated, this rule would implement the Transportation Worker Identifi...
Proposed Rule May 22, 2006
The Coast Guard proposes to streamline the existing merchant mariner credentialing process to minimize redundant requirements and simplify the credentialing program. This proposed rule works in tandem with the joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking publ...
Proposed Rule May 22, 2006

Housing and Urban Development Department logo Housing and Urban Development Department

Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
This notice announces the availability of approximately $30 million in grant funds to make emergency capital repairs to eligible multifamily projects owned by private nonprofit entities that are designated for occupancy by elderly tenants. The capita...
Notice May 22, 2006

Interior Department logo Interior Department

Title Type Published
The following applicants have applied for permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species.
Notice May 22, 2006

Boundary establishment, descriptions, etc.:

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This notice announces the revision to the boundary of Big Thicket National Preserve to include the parcel of land known as Tract 223-09. The United States will acquire this tract from The Conservation Fund upon the revision of the boundary. The Natio...
Notice May 22, 2006

Environmental statements; availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
This notice advises the public of three corrections to the Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Cowlitz Indian Tribe's Proposed Fee-to Trust Transfer, Reservation Proclamation and Casino-Resort Project, Cl...
Notice May 22, 2006
This notice advises the public that the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC, or Applicant) has applied to the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) for an enhancement of survival permit (ESP) under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered...
Notice May 22, 2006

National Natural Landmark designations:

Title Type Published
The National Park Service published a document in the Federal Register of March 31, 2006, concerning the proposed National Natural Landmark Designation for the Irvine Ranch Land Reserve, CA which will be considered for recommendation at the June Nati...
Notice May 22, 2006

Outer Continental Shelf; oil and gas and sulphur operations:

Title Type Published
MMS is proposing to incorporate by reference the First Edition of the American Petroleum Institute's Recommended Practice for Cementing Shallow Water Flow Zones in Deep Water Wells (API RP 65) into MMS regulations. Since 1987, at least 113 OCS wells...
Proposed Rule May 22, 2006
MMS is seeking comments on how to improve our regulatory approach to safety and environmental management systems (SEMS) for operations conducted in the OCS. The various approaches for SEMS include voluntary and mandatory implementation of partial and...
Proposed Rule May 22, 2006

Permanent program and abandoned mine land reclamation plan submissions:

Title Type Published
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are announcing the withdrawal of an amendment to the Texas regulatory program (Texas program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Texas p...
Proposed Rule May 22, 2006

Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
The National Park Service (NPS) has revised existing policies and procedures that guide its acceptance of donations and its relationships to those who desire to raise private sector support to benefit parks and programs. The policies and procedures a...
Notice May 22, 2006

International Trade Commission logo International Trade Commission

Import investigations:

Title Type Published
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of an expedited review pursuant to section 751(c)(3) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(3)) (the Act) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on fresh garlic from Ch...
Notice May 22, 2006

Justice Department logo Justice Department

Applications, hearings, determinations, etc.:

Title Type Published
Rhodes Technologies; correction
Notice May 22, 2006

Labor Department logo Labor Department

Title Type Published
The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent (i.e., employer) burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on pr...
Notice May 22, 2006
Section 199(a)(6) of the Workforce Investment Act, Pub. L. 105-220, 112 Stat. 1059 (1998), repealed the Airline Employee Protection Program, originally established pursuant to Section 43 of the Airline Deregulation Act, Pub. L. 95-504, 92 Stat. 1705...
Rule May 22, 2006

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: Franklin Group, Inc., Rus...
Notice May 22, 2006

National Credit Union Administration logo National Credit Union Administration

Title Type Published
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice May 22, 2006

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National Science Foundation

Meetings:

Title Type Published
Cyberinfrastructure Advisory Committee
Notice May 22, 2006
International Arctic Research Center Oversight Council
Notice May 22, 2006
Proposal reviews
Notice May 22, 2006

Nuclear Regulatory Commission logo Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Title Type Published
The NRC is preparing a submittal to OMB for review of continued approval of information collections under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Information pertaining to the requirement to be submitted: 1. The...
Notice May 22, 2006
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations so that licensees who file financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), need not submit annual fi...
Proposed Rule May 22, 2006
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations so that licensees who file financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), need not submit annual financial re...
Rule May 22, 2006

Decommissioning plans; sites:

Environmental statements; availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
Exelon Generation Co., LLC, et al.
Notice May 22, 2006
Issuance of Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for License Amendment.
Notice May 22, 2006
Issuance of Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for License Amendment.
Notice May 22, 2006

Export and import license applications for nuclear facilities and materials:

Title Type Published
Perma-Fix/DSSI, Inc.
Notice May 22, 2006

Radiation protection standards:

Title Type Published
Radioactive material quantities of concern; increased controls for authorized licensees
Notice May 22, 2006

Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.:

O
Overseas Private Investment Corporation

Title Type Published
Under the provision of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), agencies are required to publish a Notice in the Federal Register notifying the public, that the Agency is preparing an information collection request for OMB review, approval...
Notice May 22, 2006

Securities and Exchange Commission logo Securities and Exchange Commission

Small Business Administration logo Small Business Administration

Applications, hearings, determinations, etc.:

State Department logo State Department

Culturally significant objects imported for exhibition:

Title Type Published
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of...
Notice May 22, 2006
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of...
Notice May 22, 2006
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of...
Notice May 22, 2006
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of...
Notice May 22, 2006
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of...
Notice May 22, 2006

Surface Transportation Board logo Surface Transportation Board

Railroad operation, acquisition, construction, etc.:

Title Type Published
DOT, STB
Union Pacific Railroad Co.
Notice May 22, 2006

Transportation Department logo Transportation Department

Title Type Published
This action reconfigures Restricted Areas R-3007A, B, C, and D, and revokes Restricted Area R-3007E, Townsend, GA, by reducing the lateral size, increasing the vertical limits, and by increasing the time of designation of the restricted airspace by s...
Rule May 22, 2006

Advisory circulars; availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
This notice announces the availability of and requests comments on a proposed advisory circular (AC) which provides guidance to design approval holders for certain transport category airplanes and on repairs and alterations to those airplanes for dev...
Notice May 22, 2006

Aeronautical land-use assurance; waivers:

Title Type Published
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a proposal to change a portion of the airport from aeronautical use to non-aeronautical use and to authorize the sale of the airport property. The 3.27-acre parcel is on Airport Boulevard near...
Notice May 22, 2006

Airport noise compatibility program:

Title Type Published
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings on the noise compatibility program submitted by the city of McKinney under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. (the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act, hereinafter referred to as "the Act"...
Notice May 22, 2006

Airworthiness directives:

Title Type Published
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Boeing Model 767 airplanes. This proposed AD would require repetitive detailed and high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections of the station (STA) 1809.5 bulkhead for cracking a...
Proposed Rule May 22, 2006

Environmental statements; availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing a supplemental Supplement Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement containing a DOT Section 4(f)(/303(c) evaluation for a Proposed Replacement Airport for the City of St....
Notice May 22, 2006

Environmental statements; notice of intent:

Title Type Published
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) intend to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), to evaluate proposed...
Notice May 22, 2006

Motor vehicle safety standards; exemption petitions, etc.:

Title Type Published
This notice grants the Ferrari S.p.A. and Ferrari North America (collectively, "Ferrari") application for a temporary exemption from the requirements of S14.2 of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard ("FMVSS") No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection. The...
Notice May 22, 2006

Railroad operation, acquisition, construction, etc.:

No documents available.

Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
This notice announces the availability of the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Final Guidance on New Starts Policies and Procedures which was initially issued for comment on January 19, 2006. This final Policy Guidance updates procedures for pr...
Notice May 22, 2006

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 22, 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 22, 2006
The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is revising its regulations to reflect amendments to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) made by the Combating Terrorism Financing Act of 2005 (the "Act").
Rule May 22, 2006

Applications, hearings, determinations, etc.:

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U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission

Title Type Published
Notice is hereby given of the following hearing of the U.S.- China Economic and Security Review Commission. Name: Larry M. Wortzel, Chairman of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. The Commission is mandated by Congress to investig...
Notice May 22, 2006

Veterans Affairs Department logo Veterans Affairs Department

Meetings:

Title Type Published
Veterans Disability Benefits Commission
Notice May 22, 2006

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