Federal Register September 16, 2008
View all documents issued on September 16, 2008. This daily issue includes official rules, notices, and regulatory updates from federal agencies.
108 documents were published on this date.
Agencies Publishing on September 16, 2008
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Agriculture Department
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Commerce Department
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Education Department
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Energy Department
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Environmental Protection Agency
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Federal Communications Commission
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Federal Housing Finance Agency
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Federal Reserve System
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Federal Trade Commission
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General Services Administration
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Health and Human Services Department
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Homeland Security Department
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Interior Department
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International Trade Commission
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Justice Department
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Labor Department
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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OOverseas Private Investment Corporation (1)
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Securities and Exchange Commission
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Small Business Administration
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Transportation Department
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Treasury Department
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Agriculture Department
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The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing that, since January 28, 2008, its laboratories have implemented a revised laboratory methodology for detecting and identifying E. coli O157:H7 in regulatory verification samples. This new me...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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This final rule amends the historical license reduction provisions of the dairy tariff-rate import quota licensing program by suspending the provisions with respect to the reduction of historical licenses based on surrenders of unused quantities unti...
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Rule | Sep 16, 2008 |
Commerce Department
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NMFS issues regulations to exempt groundfish catcher/ processors and motherships equipped with an operational vessel monitoring system transmitter from check-in/check-out requirements. This action reduces paperwork requirements for certain catcher/ p...
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Rule | Sep 16, 2008 |
Meetings:
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NMFS will hold a 3-day Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Advisory Panel (AP) meeting in September and October 2008. The intent of the meeting is to consider options for the conservation and management of Atlantic HMS. The meeting is open to the...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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The Manufacturing Council will hold a meeting to deliberate for approval a draft letter of recommendation on Sustainable Manufacturing metrics.
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Taking and Importing Marine Mammals:
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NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Navy (Navy) for authorization for the take of marine mammals incidental to vehicle launches from San Nicolas Island (SNI), California, for the period 2009 2014. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (M...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Education Department
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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.
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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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.
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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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.
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Energy Department
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The Department of Energy (DOE) invites public comment on a proposed collection of information that DOE is developing for submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are invited on:...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Combined Notice of Filings
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Meetings; Sunshine Act
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Applications:
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Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Appalachian Power Co.
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Appalachian Power Co.
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Georgia Power Co.
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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South Carolina Electric Gas Co.
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Texas Gas Transmission, LLC
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Wyoming Interstate Company, Ltd.
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Environmental Assessments:
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City of Broken Bow, OK
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Filings:
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Cargill Power Markets, LLC
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Dauphin Island Gathering Partners et al.
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Licato, Robert J.
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Schwinger, Scott E.
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Meetings:
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ICT Stakeholder Policy Committee
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Technical Conference:
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Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Environmental Protection Agency
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans:
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EPA is proposing to approve this revision to the Louisiana State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning the maintenance plan addressing the 1997 8-hour ozone standard for the New Orleans Ozone Maintenance Area. On June 29, 2007, the State of Louisiana...
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Proposed Rule | Sep 16, 2008 |
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EPA is approving this revision to the Louisiana State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning the maintenance plan addressing the 1997 8-hour ozone standard for the New Orleans Ozone Maintenance Area. On June 29, 2007, the State of Louisiana submitted a...
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Rule | Sep 16, 2008 |
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EPA is proposing to disapprove certain revisions to the State of Michigan's prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) State Implementation Plan (SIP), and in the alternative to approve the revisions if the deficiencies in the rules involved are c...
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Proposed Rule | Sep 16, 2008 |
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EPA is conditionally approving into Michigan's State Implementation Plan (SIP) specified revisions to add the prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) construction permit program for the purpose of meeting the requirements of the Clean Air Act (...
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Rule | Sep 16, 2008 |
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans:
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EPA is approving the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Florida (Florida) on May 31, 2007, for the purpose of removing Stage II vapor control requirements for new and upgraded gasoline dispensing facilities in Dade, Br...
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Rule | Sep 16, 2008 |
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EPA is proposing to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Florida (Florida) on May 31, 2007, for the purpose of removing Stage II vapor control requirements for new and upgraded gasoline dispensing facilities...
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Proposed Rule | Sep 16, 2008 |
Meetings:
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA or Agency) Office of the Science Advisor (OSA) announces a public meeting of the Human Studies Review Board (HSRB) to advise the Agency on EPA's scientific and ethical review of human subjects research.
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Federal Communications Commission
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The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections, as required by th...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Federal Housing Finance Agency
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is issuing an interim final regulation, with a request for comments, setting forth factors to be considered by the Director of FHFA in acting upon the Director's authority to limit golden parachute payments t...
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Rule | Sep 16, 2008 |
Federal Reserve System
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Proposals to Engage in Permissible Nonbanking Activities or to Acquire Companies that are Engaged in Permissible Nonbanking Activities
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Federal Trade Commission
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In a Federal Register notice published on August 19, 2008, the Federal Trade Commission ("Commission" or "FTC") requested comment on its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("NPRM") in connection with its rulemaking pursuant to Section 811 of the Energy In...
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Proposed Rule | Sep 16, 2008 |
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The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission") will host a public workshop to discuss issues arising from, and comments submitted in regard to, its rulemaking proceeding concerning Prohibitions on Market Manipulation and False Information in Su...
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Proposed Rule | Sep 16, 2008 |
General Services Administration
General Services Acquisition Regulation:
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The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to amend the General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to revise language that provides requirements for publicizing contract actions.
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Proposed Rule | Sep 16, 2008 |
Health and Human Services Department
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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...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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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...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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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...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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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...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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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...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is hereby announcing renewal of the charter for the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee (CFSAC).
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Meetings:
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ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Notice.
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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National Cancer Institute
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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National Cancer Institute
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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National Center for Complementary Alternative Medicine
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a public meeting entitled "Preparation for ICH meetings in Brussels, Belgium" to provide information and receive comments on the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) as well as the upcom...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Homeland Security Department
Safety Zones:
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The Coast Guard proposes to establish a safety zone upon specified waters of the Potomac River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during a fireworks display launched from a discharge barge located at Natio...
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Proposed Rule | Sep 16, 2008 |
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The Coast Guard proposes to establish a safety zone on the navigable waters of Buck Island Channel, St. Croix, USVI. This proposed regulation is necessary to provide for the safety of participants, marine spectators, and recreational and professional...
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Proposed Rule | Sep 16, 2008 |
Interior Department
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The Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs (AS-IA) is seeking comments on the American Indian Population and Labor Force Report as we prepare to reinstate the collection as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Indian Employment, Training...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants:
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We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to revise designated critical habitat for the California red-legged frog (Rana aurora draytonii), pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The previous final rule desi...
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Proposed Rule | Sep 16, 2008 |
Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.:
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We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), intend to gather information necessary to prepare a Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and associated environmental documents for three Wetland Management Districts (WMDs) located in the State of S...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Williamson County (Applicant) submitted an application (TE- 181840-0) for an incidental take permit (ITP) to cover four species currently listed under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). The proposed take would occur as a result of...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
International Trade Commission
Investigations:
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Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on August 14, 2008, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Amsted Industries Incorporated of Chicago, Illino...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has issued a limited exclusion order against infringing products of Shanghai Kingtainer Packaging Container Co., Ltd., which was previously found in default, and has terminated the a...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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The Commission hereby gives notice that it will proceed with full reviews pursuant to section 751(c)(5) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on polyvinyl alcohol from China, J...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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The Commission hereby gives notice that it will proceed with a full review pursuant to section 751(c)(5) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on saccharin from China would be l...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Justice Department
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60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Extension of a currently approved collection; Victim of Crime Act, Crime Victim Assistance Grant Program, Subgrant Award Report.
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Labor Department
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Meetings:
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces a meeting of the Astrophysics Subcommittee of the NASA Advisory Council (NAC). This Subcommittee reports to the Science Committee of the NAC. The Meeting will be held for the purpose...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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Notice of Issuance and Availability of Draft Regulatory Guide, DG-3035.
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Notice of Issuance and Availability of Regulatory Guide 10.8, Revision 3.
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Meetings; Sunshine Act
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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The NRC is making the proposed draft test plan, "Project Plan--Fire-Induced Failure Modes and Effects Testing of Direct Current Driven Control Cables," available for public comment.
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Withdrawal of Regulatory Guide 8.1.
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Hearing and Opportunity to Petition for Leave to Intervene and Order Imposing Procedures, etc.:
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Southern Nuclear Operating Co., et al.
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Issuances of Renewed Facility Licenses:
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(No. R-106); Oregon State University Research Reactor
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Request for a License to Import Radioactive Waste:
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UniTech Services Group, Inc.
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Overseas Private Investment Corporation
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Meetings; Sunshine Act; Cancellation
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Securities and Exchange Commission
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Meetings; Sunshine Act
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Meetings; Sunshine Act
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Applications:
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Notice of an application for an order under section 6(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Act") for an exemption from sections 2(a)(32), 5(a)(1), 22(d), 22(e), and 24(d) of the Act and rule 22c-1 under the Act, under section 12(d)(1)(J) for an exemption from sections 12(d)(1)(A) and (B) of the Act, and under sections 6(c) and 17(b) of the Act for an exemption from sections 17(a)(1) and (a)(2) of the Act.
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Proposed Rule Changes:
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BATS Exchange, Inc.
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Boston Stock Exchange, Inc
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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NYSE Arca, Inc.
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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New York Stock Exchange LLC
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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New York Stock Exchange LLC
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Suspension of Trading:
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American Environmental Corp. (n/k/a TrackBets International, Inc.), et al.
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Small Business Administration
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This notice announces the extension of SBA's Export Express Pilot Program until December 31, 2009. This extension will allow time for the Agency to continue its evaluation of this loan program for exporters, including the possible delivery of export...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Meetings:
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The SBA is issuing this notice to announce the location, date, time and agenda for the next meeting of the National Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Advisory Board.
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Transportation Department
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In accordance with rulemaking activity that is not yet complete, the FAA may use an auction to allocate leases for a certain number of slots at New York's three main airports: John F. Kennedy (JFK), Newark (EWR), and LaGuardia (LGA). If the FAA decid...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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This action changes the using agency of R-3807, Glencoe, LA, from "USAF, Southeast Air Defense Sector, Tyndall AFB, FL," to "Western Air Defense Sector (WADS), McChord AFB, WA." The FAA is taking this action in response to a request from the United S...
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Rule | Sep 16, 2008 |
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announces a public listening session to obtain feedback from interested parties on the Agency's Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010) initiative, a comprehensive review, analysis, and re...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) issue this early scoping notice to advise other agencies and the public that they intend to explore, in the context of the Council on E...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project, Highway 199 Expressway Upgrade, in Josephine County, Oregon. Those actions grant approval for...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Through this notice, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) clarifies its policy with respect to its interpretation of "tripper service" and "school bus operations" under 49 CFR part 605.
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Rule | Sep 16, 2008 |
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This notice invites State and local governments and other public authorities to apply to participate in the Value Pricing Pilot (VPP) program and presents guidelines for program applications. This notice supersedes three previous notices about the VP...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
FMCSA Policy:
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FMCSA may not issue a hazardous materials safety permit (safety permit) to a motor carrier that has a crash rate, driver, vehicle or hazardous material out-of-service rate in the top 30 percent of the national average pursuant to 49 CFR 385.407. This...
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Rule | Sep 16, 2008 |
Meetings:
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Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C. App. 2), notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee (COMSTAC). The meeting will take place on Thursday, Oc...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
Treasury Department
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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...
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Appointment of Members of the Legal Division to the Performance Review Board, Internal Revenue Service
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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Appointment of Members of the Legal Division to the Performance Review Board, Internal Revenue Service
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Notice | Sep 16, 2008 |
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The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) is issuing this interim final rule as part of its implementation of amendments made by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (Reauthorization Act) to Title I of the Terrorism Risk I...
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Rule | Sep 16, 2008 |
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