July 12, 2007 (Volume 72)

Federal Register July 12, 2007

View all documents issued on July 12, 2007. This daily issue includes official rules, notices, and regulatory updates from federal agencies.

93 documents were published on this date.

Agencies Publishing on July 12, 2007

Agriculture Department logo Agriculture Department

Title Type Published
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule suspending the container regulations prescribed under the Washington apricot marketing order. This rule continues in effect the action that indef...
Rule Jul 12, 2007
This decision proposes amendments to Marketing Agreement No. 121 and Order No. 915 (order), which regulate avocados grown in South Florida, and provides growers with the opportunity to vote in a referendum to determine if they favor the changes. The...
Proposed Rule Jul 12, 2007
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim final rule exempting onions being shipped to export markets from regulations prescribed under the South Texas onion marketing order. The marketing order reg...
Rule Jul 12, 2007

Committees; establishment, renewal, termination, etc.:

Title Type Published
This document summarizes the results of an Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) review of the Soybean Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Program under the criteria contained in section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA). Based upo...
Rule Jul 12, 2007

Grade standards:

Title Type Published
Notice is hereby given that the comment period on possible revisions to the United States Standards for Grades of Florida Avocados is reopened and extended.
Notice Jul 12, 2007

Meetings:

Title Type Published
Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committees Act (Pub. L. 92-463) and under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-393) the Alpine County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet on Thu...
Notice Jul 12, 2007

Commerce Department logo Commerce Department

Antidumping:

Title Type Published
The Department of Commerce ("Department") has determined that five requests for new shipper reviews ("NSRs") of the antidumping duty order on fresh garlic from the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), received on May 17, May 21, and May 28, 2007, resp...
Notice Jul 12, 2007
Italy
Notice Jul 12, 2007

Export administration regulations:

Title Type Published
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to add five (5) entities located in Iran to the Entity List. The Entity List is a compilation of end-users that present an unacceptable risk of using or...
Rule Jul 12, 2007

Fishery conservation and management:

Title Type Published
NMFS restores 18,142 lb (8.23 mt) of unused research set-aside (RSA) to the 2007 black sea bass TAL and 151,235 lb (68.60 mt) of unused RSA to the Loligo squid IOY, and makes corresponding adjustments to the 2007 black sea bass commercial quota, the...
Rule Jul 12, 2007

Marine mammals:

Title Type Published
In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, and implementing regulations, notice is hereby given that NMFS has issued a letter of authorization (LOA) to BP Exploration (Alaska), Inc. (BP) to take marine mammals incidental...
Notice Jul 12, 2007
NMFS has received a request from Eglin Air Force Base (EAFB) for the take of marine mammals, by Level B harassment, incidental to Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal School (NEODS) Training Operations at EAFB, Florida. Under the Marine Mammal Protectio...
Notice Jul 12, 2007

Meetings:

Title Type Published
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will convene its SEDAR Selection Committee via Conference Call to select appointees to the SEDAR 16 King Mackerel workshops for recommendation to the Council.
Notice Jul 12, 2007
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene public meetings.
Notice Jul 12, 2007
NMFS announces a meeting, via teleconference, of the General Advisory Committee to the U.S. Section to the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) in August 2007. Meeting topics are provided under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this...
Notice Jul 12, 2007

Defense Department logo Defense Department

Environmental statements; availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
The Department of the Army announces the availability of the FEIS that evaluates the potential environmental impacts associated with realignment actions directed by the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryla...
Notice Jul 12, 2007

Environmental statements; notice of intent:

Title Type Published
This notice of availability announces the public release of the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS) to evaluate construction of authorized improvements to the Federal Pascagoula Harbor Navigation Project in Jackson County, MS. T...
Notice Jul 12, 2007

Meetings:

Title Type Published
The notice of an open meeting scheduled for July 14, 2007 published in the Federal Register on June 19, 2007 (72 FR 33743) has a new meeting location and start time. The meeting will now be held in Room 406A, Kimsey Athletic Center, West Point, New Y...
Notice Jul 12, 2007

Military training and schools:

Title Type Published
This proposed rule tells how to apply for the Air Force Academy Preparatory School. It also explains the procedures for selection, disenrollment, and assignment. This rule has been updated to identify USAFA's revised mission statement and the authori...
Proposed Rule Jul 12, 2007

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

Title Type Published
In accordance with 37 CFR 404.6 and 404.7, announcement is made of the availability for licensing of the invention set forth in U.S. Patent No. 7,016,292 entitled "Geometry for Optical Data Storage," issued on March 21, 2006. The United States Govern...
Notice Jul 12, 2007
In accordance with 37 CFR 404.6 and 404.7, announcement is made of the availability for licensing of the invention set forth in U.S. Patent No. 7,023,546 entitled "A Real-Time Imaging Spectropolarimeter Based on an Optical Modulator," issued on April...
Notice Jul 12, 2007

Energy Department logo Energy Department

Applications, hearings, determinations, etc.:

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 EPA is planning to submit a request for a new Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Before submit...
Notice Jul 12, 2007

Air quality implementation plans; approval and promulgation; various States:

Title Type Published
EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the Alabama State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted on March 7, 2007. This revision addresses the requirements of EPA's Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR), promulgated on May 12, 2005, and subsequently revise...
Proposed Rule Jul 12, 2007
EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the Mississippi State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted on January 16, 2007. This revision addresses the requirements of EPA's Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR), promulgated on May 12, 2005, and subsequently...
Proposed Rule Jul 12, 2007

Meetings:

Title Type Published
EPA is convening a public meeting to receive comments on the development of a voluntary Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program (NMSP) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). In a separate notice in this Federal Register EPA announced the avai...
Notice Jul 12, 2007

Reports and guidance documents; availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
On October 18, 2006, EPA invited stakeholders to participate in the design, development, and implementation of a Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program (NMSP) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). NMSP is a voluntary program intended to com...
Notice Jul 12, 2007

Executive Office of the President logo Executive Office of the President

Special observances:

Title Type Published
Captive Nations Week (Proc. 8160)
Presidential Document Jul 12, 2007

Federal Communications Commission logo Federal Communications Commission

Common carrier services:

Title Type Published
Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. submitted applications seeking permission to transfer control of Commission licenses and authorizations held by XM and Sirius to a single, combined entity. The proposed transfer conflic...
Proposed Rule Jul 12, 2007

Federal Reserve System logo Federal Reserve System

Banks and bank holding companies:

Title Type Published
Formations, acquisitions, and mergers
Notice Jul 12, 2007
Formations, acquisitions, and mergers; correction
Notice Jul 12, 2007

Health and Human Services Department logo Health and Human Services Department

Title Type Published
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 Jul 12, 2007
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 Jul 12, 2007
Scientific Review Center
Notice Jul 12, 2007

Medicare:

Title Type Published
This proposed rule would address certain provisions of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006, as well as make other proposed changes to Medicare Part B payment policy. We are proposing these changes to ensure that our payment systems are updated...
Proposed Rule Jul 12, 2007

Homeland Security Department logo Homeland Security Department

Title Type Published
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning Free Trade Agree...
Notice Jul 12, 2007
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning Articles Assembl...
Notice Jul 12, 2007
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning Importation Bond...
Notice Jul 12, 2007
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning Declaration by t...
Notice Jul 12, 2007
60-day notice of information collection under review; the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), OMB Control No. 1653-0038.
Notice Jul 12, 2007
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning Haitian Hemisphe...
Notice Jul 12, 2007
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning the U.S.-Jordan...
Notice Jul 12, 2007

Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals

Ports and waterways safety; regulated navigation areas, safety zones, security zones, etc.:

Title Type Published
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on Lake Huron, Mackinaw City, MI. This zone is intended to restrict vessels from a portion of Lake Huron during the Mackinac Bridge 50th Anniversary Celebration July 28, 2007 fireworks display....
Rule Jul 12, 2007
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on Lake Huron, St. Ignace, MI. This zone is intended to restrict vessels from a portion of Lake Huron during the Mackinac Bridge 50th Anniversary Celebration July 28, 2007 fireworks display. Thi...
Rule Jul 12, 2007
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone encompassing the navigable waters of Onondaga Lake, Liverpool, NY. This safety zone is necessary to ensure the safety of spectators and vessels from the hazards associated with a Power Boat Race...
Rule Jul 12, 2007

Housing and Urban Development Department logo Housing and Urban Development Department

Low income housing:

Title Type Published
Section 8(c)(1) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (USHA) requires the Secretary to publish FMRs periodically, but not less than annually, adjusted to be effective on October 1 of each year. Today's notice proposes FMRs for FY2008. The proposed...
Notice Jul 12, 2007

Interior Department logo Interior Department

Title Type Published
We (Fish and Wildlife Service) will ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the information collection (IC) described below. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and as part of our continuing efforts to reduce paperwork...
Notice Jul 12, 2007

Comprehensive conservation plans; availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
We, the Fish and Wildlife Service, announce that a Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment (Draft CCP/EA) for Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge is available for distribution. The National Wildlife Refuge System Adminis...
Notice Jul 12, 2007

Environmental statements; notice of intent:

Title Type Published
Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), advises the public that we intend to gather information necessary to prepare, in coordination with the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG), Ca...
Notice Jul 12, 2007

Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
The National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of funds to assist States and local communities in acquiring for permanent protection lands, or interests in lands, at significant Civil War battlefield sites. Under Public Law (Pub. L.) 110-...
Notice Jul 12, 2007

Oil and gas leases:

Title Type Published
Under the provisions of 30 U.S.C. 188(d) and (e), and 43 CFR 3108.2-3(a) and (b)(1), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement from BP America Production Company of oil and gas lease WYW150434 for lands in Sweetwater C...
Notice Jul 12, 2007

Survey plat filings:

Title Type Published
The plats of survey described below are scheduled to be officially filed in the New Mexico State Office, Bureau of Land Management, Santa Fe, New Mexico, (30) thirty calendar days from the date of this publication.
Notice Jul 12, 2007

International Trade Commission logo International Trade Commission

Import investigations:

Title Type Published
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to reverse-in-part and modify-in-part a final initial determination ("ID") of the presiding administrative law judge ("ALJ") finding a violation of section 337 by the...
Notice Jul 12, 2007

Justice Department logo Justice Department

Child Protection Restoration and Penalties Enhancement Act of 1990 and Protect Act; record-keeping and record inspection provisions:

Title Type Published
This rule proposes to amend the record-keeping, labeling, and inspection requirements to account for changes in the underlying statute made by Congress in enacting the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006.
Proposed Rule Jul 12, 2007

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National Science Foundation

Nuclear Regulatory Commission logo Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Rulemaking petitions:

Title Type Published
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has received and requests public comment on a petition for rulemaking dated May 17, 2007, filed by Raymond A. Crandall (petitioner). The petition was docketed by the NRC and has been assigned Docket No. PRM-50-...
Proposed Rule Jul 12, 2007

Securities and Exchange Commission logo Securities and Exchange Commission

Self-regulatory organizations; proposed rule changes:

Title Type Published
Boston Stock Exchange, Inc.
Notice Jul 12, 2007
Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc.
Notice Jul 12, 2007
International Securities Exchange, LLC
Notice Jul 12, 2007
NYSE Arca, Inc.
Notice Jul 12, 2007
New York Stock Exchange LLC
Notice Jul 12, 2007

Transportation Department logo Transportation Department

Airworthiness directives:

Title Type Published
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe conditio...
Rule Jul 12, 2007
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330 and A340 airplanes. This AD requires revising the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new limitations for fu...
Rule Jul 12, 2007
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604) airplanes. This AD requires inspecting to identify the part number and...
Rule Jul 12, 2007
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cirrus Design Corporation (CDC) Models SR20 and SR22 airplanes. This AD requires you to replace the pick-up collar support and nylon screws, of the Cirrus Airplane Parachute System (CAPS)...
Rule Jul 12, 2007
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe conditio...
Rule Jul 12, 2007
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-524 and -535 series turbofan engines. This AD requires initial and repetitive fluorescent penetrant inspections (FPI) of the high pressure (HP) compressor s...
Rule Jul 12, 2007

Deepwater ports; license applications:

Title Type Published
The Maritime Administration announces that the Coast Guard, in coordination with the Maritime Administration, will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) as part of the environmental review of this license application. The application descri...
Notice Jul 12, 2007

Motor vehicle safety standards:

Title Type Published
This document responds in part to petitions for reconsideration of our statutorily-mandated rulemaking establishing a new Federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) requiring installation in new light vehicles of a tire pressure monitoring system...
Rule Jul 12, 2007

Treasury Department logo Treasury Department

Income taxes:

Title Type Published
This document contains corrections to notice of proposed rulemaking that was published in the Federal Register on Friday, June 15, 2007 (72 FR 33169) relating to the use of business aircraft for entertainment.
Proposed Rule Jul 12, 2007

Veterans Affairs Department logo Veterans Affairs Department

Medical benefits:

Title Type Published
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to establish regulations regarding the provision of hospital care and medical services under the VA Emergency Preparedness Act of 2002 to individuals responding to, involved in, or otherwise affected b...
Proposed Rule Jul 12, 2007

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