May 12, 2008 (Volume 73)

Federal Register May 12, 2008

View all documents issued on May 12, 2008. This daily issue includes official rules, notices, and regulatory updates from federal agencies.

81 documents were published on this date.

Agencies Publishing on May 12, 2008

Agriculture Department logo Agriculture Department

Title Type Published
This rule revises the maturity requirements currently prescribed for avocados grown in South Florida and for avocados imported into the United States that are shipped to the fresh market. The Avocado Administrative Committee (Committee) which locally...
Rule May 12, 2008

Environmental Statements; Availability, Etc.:

Title Type Published
The Modoc National Forest (Modoc NF) will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement to disclose the impacts associated with the following proposed actions: 1. The prohibition of cross-country motorized vehicle travel (with the exception of snowmobile...
Notice May 12, 2008

Commerce Department logo Commerce Department

Antidumping:

Title Type Published
On November 7, 2007, the Department of Commerce published the preliminary results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod from Canada. See Notice of Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty...
Notice May 12, 2008

Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation:

Title Type Published
Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts from the Peoples Republic of China
Notice May 12, 2008

Meetings:

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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will convene a public hearing on Aquaculture Amendment.
Notice May 12, 2008
The New England Fishery Management Council's (Council) Groundfish Advisory Panel will meet to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Notice May 12, 2008
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and its advisory committees will hold public meetings, June 4-10, 2008, in Kodiak, AK.
Notice May 12, 2008
The Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Council) Economic and Groundfish Subcommittees (Subcommittees) of the Scientific and Statistical Committee will hold a joint working meeting, which is open to the public.
Notice May 12, 2008
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council's (Council) will convene public meetings.
Notice May 12, 2008

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Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

Meetings:

Title Type Published
The Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Council) is announcing its June 6, 2008 meeting.
Notice May 12, 2008

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 12, 2008
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 12, 2008
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 12, 2008
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 12, 2008
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 12, 2008
The Secretary proposes to waive the requirements in 34 CFR 75.250 and 75.261(a) and (c)(2) of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), respectively, that generally prohibit project periods exceeding five years and project...
Notice May 12, 2008

New Awards for Fiscal Year (2008):

Energy Department logo Energy Department

Title Type Published
Combined Notice of Filings
Notice May 12, 2008
Refund Report; Consumers Energy Co.
Notice May 12, 2008

Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions to Intervene and Protests:

Competing Applications Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions to Intervene and Protests:

Environmental Protection Agency logo Environmental Protection Agency

Title Type Published
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 12, 2008
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 May 12, 2008
In accordance with Section 122(i) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Action ("CERCLA"), 42 U.S.C. Section 9622(i), notice is hereby given of an prop...
Notice May 12, 2008

Draft Toxicological Review of Beryllium:

Title Type Published
EPA is announcing that Versar, under a contract with EPA, will convene an independent panel of experts and organize and conduct an external peer-review workshop to review the external review draft document entitled, "Toxicological Review of Beryllium...
Notice May 12, 2008

Meetings:

Title Type Published
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (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. Th...
Notice May 12, 2008

Sixty-Second Report of the TSCA Interagency Testing Committee:

Title Type Published
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Interagency Testing Committee (ITC) transmitted its sixty-second report to the Administrator of EPA on April 17, 2008. In the 62\nd\ ITC Report, which is included with this notice, the ITC is revising the TSCA...
Notice May 12, 2008

Executive Office of the President logo Executive Office of the President

Special observances:

Title Type Published
Mother's Day (Proc. 8253)
Presidential Document May 12, 2008

Federal Communications Commission logo Federal Communications Commission

Title Type Published
The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by t...
Notice May 12, 2008
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), the Federal Communications Commission invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on...
Notice May 12, 2008
The Commission will consider a Fourth Memorandum Opinion and Order addressing a petition for reconsideration and a request for clarification of the Third Report and Order. 2....................... Wireless Telecommunications & Title: Service Rules fo...
Notice May 12, 2008
In this document, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (Bureau) seeks comment on NECA's proposed compensation rates for interstate traditional TRS; interstate Speech-to-Speech (STS); interstate captioned telephone service (CTS) and interstate...
Notice May 12, 2008

Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board logo Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board

Title Type Published
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice May 12, 2008

Federal Trade Commission logo Federal Trade Commission

Analysis of the Complaint and Proposed Consent Order:

Title Type Published
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 May 12, 2008

General Services Administration logo General Services Administration

Title Type Published
This document contains final revisions to the interim rules of procedure of the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (Board), which was published in the Federal Register at 72 FR 36794, July 5, 2007. These rules will govern all proceedings before the B...
Rule May 12, 2008

Health and Human Services Department logo Health and Human Services Department

Title Type Published
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice May 12, 2008
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice May 12, 2008
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 12, 2008
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined the regulatory review period for VECTIBIX and is publishing this notice of that determination as required by law. FDA has made the determination because of the submission of an application to the...
Notice May 12, 2008
This notice announces the development of Set 22 Toxicological Profiles. Set 22 Toxicological Profiles consists of one new draft and five updated drafts. These profiles will be available to the public for comment on or about October 17, 2008.
Notice May 12, 2008
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined the regulatory review period for OMNARIS and is publishing this notice of that determination as required by law. FDA has made the determination because of the submission of an application to the D...
Notice May 12, 2008

Meetings:

Title Type Published
National Institute of Arthiritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Notice May 12, 2008
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Notice May 12, 2008
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Special Emphasis Panel
Notice May 12, 2008
The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) and the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are announcing a public technical meeting in preparation for a pilot program to enable pharmaceut...
Notice May 12, 2008

Housing and Urban Development Department logo Housing and Urban Development Department

Title Type Published
On March 19, 2008, HUD published its Notice of Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Notice of Funding Availability Policy Requirements and General Section to HUD's FY2008 NOFAs (General Section). HUD published the General Section in advance of the individual NOFAs...
Notice May 12, 2008
This notice extends the public comment period for an additional 30-day period for HUD's proposed rule entitled "Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA); Proposed Rule to Improve the Process of Obtaining Mortgages and Reduce Consumer Settlement...
Proposed Rule May 12, 2008

Interior Department logo Interior Department

Title Type Published
The public is invited to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species and marine mammals.
Notice May 12, 2008

Environmental Statements; Availability, Etc.:

Title Type Published
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), intend to prepare a comprehensive conservation plan (CCP) for the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge). An environmental impact statement (EIS) evaluating effects of various CCP alternatives, wil...
Notice May 12, 2008

National Register of Historic Places:

Title Type Published
Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions
Notice May 12, 2008

Justice Department logo Justice Department

Consent Decree:

Labor Department logo Labor Department

Title Type Published
The Department of Labor's Employment Standards Administration ("ESA") proposes to: make several revisions to the current Form LM-2 (used by the largest labor organizations to file their annual financial reports) that will provide additional informati...
Proposed Rule May 12, 2008
The Employment and Training Administration published a document in the Federal Register on April 22, 2008, announcing the availability of funds and solicitation for grant applications (SGA) for the Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupatio...
Notice May 12, 2008

Request for Certification of Compliance:

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: Puerto Rico Network of In...
Notice May 12, 2008

Nuclear Regulatory Commission logo Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Securities and Exchange Commission logo Securities and Exchange Commission

Suspension of Trading Order:

Transportation Department logo Transportation Department

Title Type Published
This notice announces actions taken by the USACE and other Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(I)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project, the Western Wake Freeway, which begins at NC 55 at Old Smithfield...
Notice May 12, 2008
Petition for Waiver of Compliance
Notice May 12, 2008
Petition for Waiver of Compliance
Notice May 12, 2008

Application for Approval of Discontinuance Modification of a Railroad Signal System:

Exemption Applications:

Title Type Published
FMCSA announces its decision to exempt 28 individuals from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). The exemptions will enable these individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerc...
Notice May 12, 2008
FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 24 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals from the vision requirement if the exemptions gra...
Notice May 12, 2008
FMCSA announces its decision to renew the exemptions from the vision requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for 17 individuals. FMCSA has statutory authority to exempt individuals from the vision requirement if the exemptions gra...
Notice May 12, 2008

Meetings:

Title Type Published
FMCSA announces that the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) will hold a committee meeting. The meeting is open to the public.
Notice May 12, 2008

Pipeline Safety:

Title Type Published
PHMSA is extending the period for public comment to give interested persons an additional week to comment on a proposed rule to amend the pipeline safety regulations to prescribe safety requirements for the operation of certain gas transmission pipel...
Proposed Rule May 12, 2008

Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance:

Receipt of Petition for Decision:

Title Type Published
This document announces receipt by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that 2007 Harley Davidson FX, FL, XL and VR Series Motorcycles that were not originally manufactured to comply with all applica...
Notice May 12, 2008

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 comment on proposed and continuing information collections, as required by the Paperw...
Notice May 12, 2008
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 12, 2008
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 12, 2008
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 12, 2008
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 12, 2008
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 12, 2008
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 12, 2008

Veterans Affairs Department logo Veterans Affairs Department

Title Type Published
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hereby establishes 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 by...
Rule May 12, 2008

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