September 18, 2008 (Volume 73)

Federal Register September 18, 2008

View all documents issued on September 18, 2008. This daily issue includes official rules, notices, and regulatory updates from federal agencies.

112 documents were published on this date.

Agencies Publishing on September 18, 2008

Agriculture Department logo Agriculture Department

Title Type Published
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35, as amended), the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) invites comments on the following information collections for which RUS intends to request approval from the Office of Manage...
Notice Sep 18, 2008
We are advising the public that an environmental assessment has been prepared by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relative to the establishment of domestic quarantine regulations for the South American cactus moth, Cactoblastis cactorum...
Proposed Rule Sep 18, 2008
We are amending the regulations to remove California from the list of accredited-free States for bovine tuberculosis and reclassify the State as modified accredited advanced. Because two affected cattle herds have been detected in California since No...
Rule Sep 18, 2008

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy:

Title Type Published
This document requests comment on the removal of the delay of applicability of certain provisions of the rule entitled "Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy; Minimal-Risk Regions and Importation of Commodities," published in the Federal Register on Janua...
Proposed Rule Sep 18, 2008

Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has prepared an environmental assessment concerning authorization to ship for the purpose of field testing, and then to field test, an unlicensed Rabies Vaccine, Live Racc...
Notice Sep 18, 2008

Meetings:

Title Type Published
The Office of the Under Secretary for Food Safety, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), are sponsoring a public meeting on September 24, 2008. The objec...
Notice Sep 18, 2008

National Animal Identification System:

Title Type Published
We are amending the regulations concerning the interstate movement of animals to limit the use of the animal identification number (AIN) with the 840 prefix to animals born in the United States. In addition, we are extending the restrictions on the r...
Rule Sep 18, 2008

National Organic Program:

Title Type Published
This final rule amends the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) to reflect one recommendation submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) by the National Organic Standard...
Rule Sep 18, 2008

Special Areas:

Title Type Published
On July 25, 2008, the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, proposed to establish a State-specific rule to provide management direction for conserving Colorado roadless areas (73 FR 43544). This proposed rule is estimated to have more than...
Proposed Rule Sep 18, 2008

Commerce Department logo Commerce Department

Title Type Published
On September 10, 2008, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) published a notice in the Federal Register, 73 Fed. Reg. 52646, reopening the deadline for applications from persons interested in serving on the Commerce Sp...
Notice Sep 18, 2008
NMFS announces that it is considering, and is seeking public comment on proposed rulemaking to revise National Standard 2 (NS2) guidelines regarding use of best scientific information available, in light of reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fis...
Proposed Rule Sep 18, 2008

Amendment to Application for Subzone Status:

Title Type Published
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Aircraft Manufacturing), Wichita and Salina, KS
Notice Sep 18, 2008

Antidumping Duty Administrative Review:

Application for Subzone Status Not Approved:

Title Type Published
Johnson Controls Battery Group, Inc., Yuma, AZ
Notice Sep 18, 2008

Approval for Manufacturing Authority:

Title Type Published
Fuji Vegetable Oil, Inc. (Vegetable Oil Products), Savannah, GA
Notice Sep 18, 2008

Grant of Authority for Subzone Status:

Title Type Published
Banner Pharmacaps, Inc. (Prescription Pharmaceuticals and Soft Gelatin Capsules), High Point, NC
Notice Sep 18, 2008
Kravet, Inc. (Textile Distribution and Sampling), Anderson, SC
Notice Sep 18, 2008

International Services Surveys:

Title Type Published
This proposed rule amends regulations of the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce (BEA) to set forth the reporting requirements for a new mandatory survey entitled the BE-150, Quarterly Survey of Cross-Border Credit, Debit, and Charge...
Proposed Rule Sep 18, 2008

Commodity Futures Trading Commission logo Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Title Type Published
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("Commission" or "CFTC") is re-proposing a number of amendments to its rules, guidance and acceptable practices, initially proposed on July 1, 2004,\1\ concerning trading off the centralized market, including...
Proposed Rule Sep 18, 2008
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("Commission") has amended the regulation concerning the registration of firms located outside the U.S. that are engaged in commodity interest activities with respect to trading on U.S. designated contract mar...
Rule Sep 18, 2008

Defense Department logo Defense Department

Title Type Published
This Notice identifies excess Federal property under the administrative jurisdiction of the United States Air Force that the Air Force intends to exchange for military construction beneficial to the Air Force.
Notice Sep 18, 2008

Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
The Air Force issues this notice to advise the public of its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Beddown and Flight Operations of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The EIS will as...
Notice Sep 18, 2008

Restricted Areas:

Title Type Published
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is amending the existing regulations for a restricted area at Blount Island Command, located on Marine Corps Support Facility--Blount Island, Jacksonville, Florida. Blount Island Command is responsible for man...
Rule Sep 18, 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 Sep 18, 2008
On September 11, 2008, a 30-day notice published a comment period notice in the Federal Register, (Page 52848, Column 3) for the information collection, "Leveraging Educational Technology to Keep America Competitive: National Teacher Technology Study...
Notice Sep 18, 2008

Election Assistance Commission logo Election Assistance Commission

Title Type Published
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is publishing notice of its final rules implementing provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, the Government in the Sunshine Act, and the Privacy Act.
Rule Sep 18, 2008
Pursuant to sections 254(a)(11)(A) and 255(b) of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), Public Law 107-252, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) hereby causes to be published in the Federal Register changes to the HAVA State plan previously submi...
Notice Sep 18, 2008
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is promulgating administrative regulations to implement standards of conduct for Commission employees, requirements on testimony by Commission employees and production of Commission records in legal proceedings...
Rule Sep 18, 2008

Energy Department logo Energy Department

Title Type Published
The Department of Energy (DOE), pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, intends to extend for three years, an information collection request with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) where Foreign Travel Management System (FTMS) has bee...
Notice Sep 18, 2008
The Department of Energy (DOE) has submitted an information collection request to the OMB for extension under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection requests a three-year extension of its "Technology Partner...
Notice Sep 18, 2008

Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers, and Freezers:

Title Type Published
DOE will hold an informal public meeting to discuss and receive comments on issues that it will address in this rulemaking proceeding. The Department is also initiating data collection for establishing energy conservation standards for residential re...
Proposed Rule Sep 18, 2008

Environmental Protection Agency logo Environmental Protection Agency

Title Type Published
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a req...
Notice Sep 18, 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 to renew an existing approved Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget...
Notice Sep 18, 2008

Executive Office of the President logo Executive Office of the President

Colombia; continuation of drug interdiction assistance (Presidential Determination)

Title Type Published
No. 2008-24 of August 15, 2008
Presidential Document Sep 18, 2008

Georgia; assistance to victims of conflict (Presidential Determinaiton)

Title Type Published
No. 2008-25 of August 25, 2008
Presidential Document Sep 18, 2008

India; proposed cooperation agreement concerning peaceful uses of nuclear energy (Presidential Determination)

Title Type Published
No. 2008-26 of September 10, 2008
Presidential Document Sep 18, 2008

Zimbabwe; assistance to refugees in South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, and Zambia (Presidential Determination)

Title Type Published
No. 2008-23 of July 25, 2008
Presidential Document Sep 18, 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, as required by the...
Notice Sep 18, 2008
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 th...
Notice Sep 18, 2008
Amateur Radio Service; CFR Correction
Rule Sep 18, 2008

Radio Broadcasting Services:

Title Type Published
The Audio Division grants a Petition for Rule Making issued at the request of Katherine Pyeatt, proposing the allotment of Channel 245C3 at Christine, Texas, as its first local aural transmission service. The reference coordinates for Channel 245C3 a...
Rule Sep 18, 2008

Health and Human Services Department logo Health and Human Services Department

Title Type Published
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Sep 18, 2008
Health Maintenance Organizations, Competitive Medical Plans, and Health Care Prepayment Plans; CFR Correction
Rule Sep 18, 2008
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a proposed rule that would require owners or consignees to label imported food that is refused entry into the United States. The label would read, "UNITED STATES: REFUSED ENTRY." The proposal would de...
Proposed Rule Sep 18, 2008

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:

Medicare Program:

Title Type Published
This final rule revises the Medicare Advantage (MA) program (Part C) and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program (Part D). The regulation contains new regulatory provisions regarding marketing processes for both programs. The revisions to the Part...
Rule Sep 18, 2008
This interim final rule with comment period (IFC) revises the regulations governing the Medicare Advantage (MA) program (Part C), prescription drug benefit program (Part D) and section 1876 cost plans. This IFC makes conforming changes to the MA regu...
Rule Sep 18, 2008

Meetings:

Title Type Published
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Notice Sep 18, 2008
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Notice Sep 18, 2008
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Notice Sep 18, 2008
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Notice Sep 18, 2008

Homeland Security Department logo Homeland Security Department

Drawbridge Operation Regulations:

Title Type Published
The Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the NASA Railroad bridge across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, mile 876.6, at Jay Jay, FL. The deviation is necessary to...
Rule Sep 18, 2008

Interior Department logo Interior Department

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Endangered Status:

Title Type Published
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are providing supplemental information on the proposal to split the listing under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), of the currently threatened flatwoods salamander (Ambystoma cing...
Proposed Rule Sep 18, 2008

Filing of Plat of Survey:

Title Type Published
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will file the plat of survey of the lands described below in the BLM-Eastern States, Springfield, Virginia, 30 calendar days from the date of publication in the Federal Register.
Notice Sep 18, 2008
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will file the plat of survey of the lands described below in the BLM-Eastern States, Springfield, Virginia, 30 calendar days from the date of publication in the Federal Register.
Notice Sep 18, 2008

Meetings:

Title Type Published
We announce a meeting of the Sporting Conservation Council (Council). The meeting agenda includes outcomes of the October 1-3, 2008, White House Conference on North American Wildlife Policy, at which the culmination of the 10-year Conservation Plan a...
Notice Sep 18, 2008

International Trade Commission logo International Trade Commission

Investigations:

Title Type Published
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on August 15, 2008, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. of Austin, Texas. T...
Notice Sep 18, 2008

Justice Department logo Justice Department

Title Type Published
30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Quarterly Conference Planning and Reporting Data Collection Form.
Notice Sep 18, 2008
30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Semi- Annual Progress Report for the Enhanced Training and Services to End Violence Against and Abuse of Women Later in Life Program.
Notice Sep 18, 2008
30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Report of Multiple Sale or Other Disposition of Pistols and Revolvers.
Notice Sep 18, 2008
30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Certification on Agency Letterhead Authorizing Purchase of Firearm for Official Duties of Law Enforcement Officer.
Notice Sep 18, 2008
30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms and Ammunition and Implements of War.
Notice Sep 18, 2008
30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Semi- Annual Progress Report for Education, Training and Enhanced Services to End Violence Against and Abuse of Women With Disabilities Grant Program.
Notice Sep 18, 2008

Labor Department logo Labor Department

Title Type Published
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Sep 18, 2008
OSHA is convening an informal public hearing to receive testimony and documentary evidence on the proposed rule for Clarification of Remedy for Violation of Requirements to Provide Personal Protective Equipment and Train Employees.
Proposed Rule Sep 18, 2008
Determinations Regarding Eligibility to Apply for Worker Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance
Notice Sep 18, 2008
OSHA is requesting data, information, and comment on tree care operations, including hazards, fatalities, and control measures, that the Agency can use in developing a proposed standard to control hazards and reduce injuries in those operations.
Proposed Rule Sep 18, 2008

Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration:

Negative Determination on Reconsideration:

Title Type Published
Pitney Bowes, Tech Central Infrastructure Support Services, Danbury, CT
Notice Sep 18, 2008

Termination of Investigation:

Title Type Published
Jakel, Inc., Murray, KY
Notice Sep 18, 2008

Nuclear Regulatory Commission logo Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Title Type Published
The NRC has recently submitted to OMB for review the following proposal for the collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). The NRC hereby informs potential respondents that an agency...
Notice Sep 18, 2008

Personnel Management Office logo Personnel Management Office

Title Type Published
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposes to amend its regulations governing Federal adverse actions. The proposed amendments would clarify the adverse action rules regarding reductions in pay and indefinite suspension. In addition, OPM propo...
Proposed Rule Sep 18, 2008

Prevailing Rate Systems:

Title Type Published
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is issuing a final rule to add St. Charles and St. John the Baptist Parishes, Louisiana, to the survey area of the New Orleans, LA, appropriated fund Federal Wage System wage area. The purpose of this change is...
Rule Sep 18, 2008

Postal Service logo Postal Service

Title Type Published
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Sep 18, 2008

Securities and Exchange Commission logo Securities and Exchange Commission

Title Type Published
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Sep 18, 2008

Applications:

Title Type Published
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, and under sections 6(c) and 17(b) of the Act for an exemption from sections 17(a)(1) and 17(a)(2) of the Act.
Notice Sep 18, 2008

Order of Suspension of Trading:

Title Type Published
Cadema Corp. and Caredata.com, Inc.
Notice Sep 18, 2008

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Proposed Rule Changes:

Title Type Published
American Stock Exchange LLC
Notice Sep 18, 2008
Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc.
Notice Sep 18, 2008
Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc.
Notice Sep 18, 2008
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
Notice Sep 18, 2008
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
Notice Sep 18, 2008
NYSE Arca, Inc.
Notice Sep 18, 2008

Small Business Administration logo Small Business Administration

Seeking Exemption Under Section 312 of the Small Business Investment Act, Conflicts of Interest:

Social Security Administration logo Social Security Administration

Title Type Published
In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as amended, this notice announces the renewal of an existing computer matching program that SSA is currently conducting with BPD.
Notice Sep 18, 2008

Surface Transportation Board logo Surface Transportation Board

Abandonment Exemption:

Title Type Published
DOT, STB
CSX Transportation, Inc., Logan County, WV
Notice Sep 18, 2008
DOT, STB
Illinois Central Railroad Co., Cook County, IL
Notice Sep 18, 2008

Acquisition of Control:

Title Type Published
DOT, STB
Stagecoach Group, PLC (Stagecoach), a noncarrier, its noncarrier intermediate subsidiaries (Stagecoach Transport Holdings plc, SCUSI Ltd., Coach USA Administration, Inc.), Coach USA, Inc. (Coach USA), and KILT Trans, Inc. (KILT), a motor passenger ca...
Notice Sep 18, 2008

Transportation Department logo Transportation Department

Title Type Published
Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits Filed Under Subpart B
Notice Sep 18, 2008
Aviation Proceedings, Agreements filed
Notice Sep 18, 2008
In order to more efficiently facilitate innovative financing transactions, the DOT intends to develop an expedited process for execution of TIFIA loans for certain eligible highway projects developed pursuant to concession agreements with senior bank...
Notice Sep 18, 2008
This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA and other Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to: a proposed highway project, the U.S. 301: MD/DE Line to SR1, South of the C&D Canal, New Castl...
Notice Sep 18, 2008

Abandonment Exemption:

No documents available.

Acquisition of Control:

No documents available.

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 Sep 18, 2008
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe conditi...
Rule Sep 18, 2008

Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace:

Title Type Published
This action proposes to establish Class E airspace at Napakiak, AK. Two Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) are being developed for the Napakiak Airport at Napakiak, AK. Adoption of this proposal would result in creating Class E airspace...
Proposed Rule Sep 18, 2008
This action proposes to establish Class E airspace at Shageluk, AK. Two Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) are being developed for the Shageluk Airport at Shageluk, AK. Adoption of this proposal would result in creating Class E airspace...
Proposed Rule Sep 18, 2008

Proposed Revision of Class E Airspace:

Title Type Published
This action proposes to revise Class E airspace at Badami, AK. Two Special Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) are being developed for the Badami Airport at Badami, AK. Additionally, a textual Obstacle Departure Procedure (ODP) is being developed....
Proposed Rule Sep 18, 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 take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collection...
Notice Sep 18, 2008
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4), this notice announces the appointment of members of the Departmental PRB. The purpose of this PRB is to review and make recommendations concerning proposed performance appraisals, ratings, bonuses and other appropriat...
Notice Sep 18, 2008
This notice announces the appointment of the members of the Public Debt Performance Review Board (PRB) for the Bureau of the Public Debt (BPD). The PRB reviews the performance appraisals of career senior executives who are below the level of Assistan...
Notice Sep 18, 2008

U
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission

Meetings:

Title Type Published
Notice is hereby given of meetings of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
Notice Sep 18, 2008

Veterans Affairs Department logo Veterans Affairs Department

Meetings:

Title Type Published
Advisory Committee on Cemeteries and Memorials
Notice Sep 18, 2008

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