November 21, 2008 (Volume 73)

Federal Register November 21, 2008

View all documents issued on November 21, 2008. This daily issue includes official rules, notices, and regulatory updates from federal agencies.

113 documents were published on this date.

Agencies Publishing on November 21, 2008

Agriculture Department logo Agriculture Department

Title Type Published
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Nov 21, 2008
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published a final rule in the Federal Register on March 21, 2008 (FR Doc. 08-1058), revising the United States Standards of Grades of Potatoes. As published, the final regulations contain errors in Sec. Sec. 5...
Rule Nov 21, 2008

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

Title Type Published
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on proposed information collections. The proposed collection is an extension of a currently approved collection. The p...
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.:

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The USDA Forest Service will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed Plan of Operations (POO) for the Golden Hand <greek-i>1 and <greek-i>2 lode mining claims in the Frank Church--River of No Return (FC-RONR) Wilderness on th...
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Meetings:

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In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, the United States Department of Agriculture announces a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture (AC21).
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Civil Rights Commission logo Civil Rights Commission

Meetings:

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Wisconsin Advisory Committee
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Commerce Department logo Commerce Department

Title Type Published
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Nov 21, 2008
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is seeking nominations of individuals to represent the business community, public interest groups, and other appropriate groups interested in serving on the NTIA Online Safety and...
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Antidumping:

Title Type Published
Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, from the People's Republic of China
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Court Decision Not In Harmony With Final Results of Administrative Review:

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On November 5, 2008, the United States Court of International Trade ("CIT") sustained the remand redetermination issued by the Department of Commerce (the "Department") pursuant to the CIT's remand order in the final results of the administrative rev...
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Endangered and Threatened Species:

Title Type Published
Notice is hereby given that NMFS has received applications for scientific research from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS- Stockton) in Stockton, CA (13791), and from FISHBIO Environmental, LLC (FISHBIO) in Chico, CA (14092). Notice is also g...
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Fisheries in the Western Pacific:

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This final rule implements Amendment 13 to the Fishery Management Plan for Crustacean Fisheries of the Western Pacific Region (Crustacean FMP). The rule designates deepwater shrimp of the genus Heterocarpus as management unit species (MUS), and requi...
Rule Nov 21, 2008
This final rule designates three species of pelagic squid as management unit species, and establishes permitting and reporting requirements for squid jig fishing vessels over 50 ft (15.4 m) in length. These vessels will also be required to carry Fede...
Rule Nov 21, 2008

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska:

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NMFS is opening directed fishing for northern rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to fully use the 2008 total allowable catch (TAC) of northern rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the G...
Rule Nov 21, 2008

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States:

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NMFS is announcing the termination of the revised and expanded Northern Temporary Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) Closure Area, which became effective on July 2, 2008, and the return of the Northern and Southern Temporary PSP Closure Areas to their...
Rule Nov 21, 2008

Foreign-Trade Zone 20, Suffolk, VA; Correction to Application for Subzone Status:

Title Type Published
STIHL Inc. (Outdoor Power Products Manufacturing and Distribution), Virginia Beach, VA
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Meetings:

Title Type Published
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a joint meeting of the Standing and Special Mackerel Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSC).
Notice Nov 21, 2008
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a meeting of the Mackerel Advisory Panel (AP).
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Partial Rescission of the 13th Antidumping Duty Administrative Review:

Title Type Published
Fresh Garlic from the People's Republic of China
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled logo Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled

Title Type Published
The Committee is proposing to add to the Procurement List products to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and to delete products previously furnished by such agencies. Comments Must Be...
Notice Nov 21, 2008
This action adds to the Procurement List services to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes from the Procurement List products previously furnished by such agencies.
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Defense Department logo Defense Department

Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
The Department of the Navy published a document in the Federal Register on October 30, 2008, announcing its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Acquisition of Lands and Establishment of Airspace Contiguous to the Mari...
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Meetings:

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The CNO Executive Panel will report on the findings and recommendations of the Subcommittee "The Navy & The Nation" to the Chief of Naval Operations. The matters to be discussed during the meeting are: Campbell-Ewald Advertising contract, Branding pr...
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Education Department logo Education Department

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The Department of Education (Department) gives notice that, on August 28, 2008, an arbitration panel rendered a decision in the matter of Teresa Alcorn v. Kentucky Office for the Blind, Case no. R-S/07-3. This panel was convened by the Department und...
Notice Nov 21, 2008
The Secretary announces the continued use--in fiscal year (FY) 2009--of priorities that the Department of Education (Department) previously established for use in any discretionary grant program competition in FY 2007 and FY 2008. We take this action...
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Election Assistance Commission logo Election Assistance Commission

Title Type Published
Notice of Public Meeting.
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Energy Department logo Energy Department

Title Type Published
Combined Notice of Filings
Notice Nov 21, 2008
Combined Notice of Filings
Notice Nov 21, 2008
The United States Department of Energy (DOE or Department), acting through the Western Area Power Administration (Western), a power marketing administration within the Department, is seeking Statements of Interest (SOIs) from entities that are intere...
Notice Nov 21, 2008
The United States Department of Energy (DOE or Department) acting through the Southwestern Power Administration (Southwestern), a power marketing administration within the Department, is seeking Statements of Interest (SOIs) from entities that are in...
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Applications:

Title Type Published
Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.:

Meetings:

Title Type Published
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is in the process of accepting applications for loans for its Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program; therefore, the agency will be hosting two public meetings for the purpose of addressing in...
Notice Nov 21, 2008
This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Oak Ridge Reservation. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced...
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Proposed Restricted Service List for a Programmatic Agreement for Managing Properties:

Request Under Blanket Authorization:

Title Type Published
Carolina Gas Transmission Corp.
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Environmental Protection Agency logo Environmental Protection Agency

Title Type Published
Because EPA received comment, we are withdrawing the direct final rule for extension of the Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule (CROMERR) deadline for authorized programs (states, tribes, or local governments) with existing electronic document rece...
Rule Nov 21, 2008
Section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to annually determine a renewable fuel standard (RFS) which is applicable to refiners, importers and certain blenders of gaso...
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Action Denying Petition for Reconsideration:

Title Type Published
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is providing notice that it has responded to a petition for reconsideration of the final rule, "Regulation of Oil-Bearing Hazardous Secondary Materials from the Petroleum Refining Industry Proce...
Rule Nov 21, 2008

Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.:

Title Type Published
EPA expressed environmental concerns about water quality and stormwater impacts and the mitigation of those impacts. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20080331, ERP No. D-NOA-L91032-00, Proposed Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) and Optimum Yield (OY) Specificatio...
Notice Nov 21, 2008
Weekly Receipt
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Meetings:

Title Type Published
EPA is convening a public meeting to engage interested stakeholders in a public dialogue about the development of two enhancements to the Agency's Chemical Assessment and Management Program (ChAMP): The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Su...
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Proposed Federal Requirements Under the Underground Injection Control Program, etc.

Title Type Published
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed regulations for the underground injection of carbon dioxide (CO<INF>2</INF>) for geologic sequestration under the authority of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) on July 25, 2008. The initial public...
Proposed Rule Nov 21, 2008

Treatment of Data Influenced by Exceptional Events (Exceptional Event Rule):

Title Type Published
The EPA issued a direct final rule on October 6, 2008, entitled, "The Treatment of Data Influenced by Exceptional Events (Exceptional Events Rule): Revised Exceptional Event Data Flagging Submittal and Documentation Schedule for Monitoring Data Used...
Rule Nov 21, 2008

Executive Office of the President logo Executive Office of the President

United Arab Emirates; Proposed Agreement for Cooperation in Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy (Presidential Determination)

Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission logo Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission

Title Type Published
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Federal Reserve System logo Federal Reserve System

Title Type Published
The Board of Governors (Board) is amending the routing number guide to next-day availability checks and local checks in Regulation CC to delete the reference to the Des Moines office of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and to reassign the Federal...
Rule Nov 21, 2008

Federal Trade Commission logo Federal Trade Commission

Title Type Published
The Federal Trade Commission will hold a series of public hearings beginning on December 5, 2008, in Washington, D.C., to explore the evolving market for intellectual property (IP). The hearings will examine changes in intellectual property law, pate...
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Health and Human Services Department logo Health and Human Services Department

Title Type Published
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Nov 21, 2008
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Nov 21, 2008
This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the proposed information collection project: "Reducing Waste and Inefficiency through Proce...
Notice Nov 21, 2008
This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the proposed information collection project: "Improving implementation of the U.S. Preventi...
Notice Nov 21, 2008
This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the proposed information collection project: "Conducting Measurement Activities in Support...
Notice Nov 21, 2008
The Secretary of Health and Human Services is adopting rules to implement certain aspects of the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005, Pub. L. 109-41, 42 U.S.C. 299b-21--b-26 (Patient Safety Act). The final rule establishes a framework...
Rule Nov 21, 2008
Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4), the IHS has amended and is publishing the proposed alteration of a system of records, System No. 09-17-0001, "Medical, Health and Billing Records." The amended an...
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Determination:

Title Type Published
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing its determination that NUBAIN (nalbuphine hydrochloride) injection, 10 and 20 milligrams/milliliter (mg/ml), was not withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness. This determination w...
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Medicare Program:

Title Type Published
In the September 18, 2008 issue of the Federal Register (73 FR 54226), we published an interim final rule with comment period that revises the regulations governing the Medicare Advantage (MA) program (Part C), prescription drug benefit program (Part...
Rule Nov 21, 2008

Housing and Urban Development Department logo Housing and Urban Development Department

Title Type Published
The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject propos...
Notice Nov 21, 2008
The proposed information collection requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposa...
Notice Nov 21, 2008
The proposed information collection requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposa...
Notice Nov 21, 2008
This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless.
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Interior Department logo Interior Department

Title Type Published
We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of our final comprehensive conservation plan (CCP) and finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for Santee National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). In the final CCP, we describe how we wil...
Notice Nov 21, 2008
We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of our final comprehensive conservation plan (CCP) and finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for Shell Keys National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). In the final CCP, we describe how we...
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Federal Competitive Coal Lease Sale Offer:

Title Type Published
The Bureau of Land Management published a Notice of Federal Competitive Coal Lease Sale Offer in the Federal Register on October 31, 2008 [73 FR 64981]. The DATES section of this notice incorrectly listed January 14, 2008 instead of January 14, 2009....
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Meetings:

Title Type Published
The OCS Policy Committee will meet at the Washington Dulles Crowne Plaza Hotel in Herndon, Virginia.
Notice Nov 21, 2008

International Trade Commission logo International Trade Commission

Investigations:

Title Type Published
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge's ("ALJ") initial determination ("ID") (Order No. 11), granting complainant's motion to amend the Complaint and No...
Notice Nov 21, 2008
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping investigation No. 731-TA-1145 (Final) under section 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)) (the Act) to determine whether an industry in the United...
Notice Nov 21, 2008
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping investigation No. 731-TA-1148 (Final) under section 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)) (the Act) to determine whether an industry in the United...
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Justice Department logo Justice Department

Title Type Published
30-Day notice of information collection under review: Application for Cancellation of Removal (42A) for Certain Permanent Residents; (42B) and Adjustment of Status for Certain Nonpermanent Residents.
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Labor Department logo Labor Department

Title Type Published
The Department of Labor (the Department), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on pr...
Notice Nov 21, 2008
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA 95) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), the Department of Labor (the Department) conducts a preclearance consultation program so that the general public and other federal agencies can comment on prop...
Notice Nov 21, 2008
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA 95) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), the Department of Labor (the Department) conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to...
Notice Nov 21, 2008

National Aeronautics and Space Administration logo National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Title Type Published
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 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 inf...
Notice Nov 21, 2008
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 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 inf...
Notice Nov 21, 2008

National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities logo National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities

Meetings:

Nuclear Regulatory Commission logo Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Title Type Published
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations to add the NAC International Inc. (NAC) MAGNASTOR cask system to the "List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks." This direct final rule allows the holders of power reactor oper...
Rule Nov 21, 2008

List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks:

Title Type Published
The U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its spent fuel storage cask regulations by adding the MAGNASTOR System to the list of "Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks." This proposed rule would allow the holders of power reactor...
Proposed Rule Nov 21, 2008

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation logo Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

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

Title Type Published
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) intends to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) extend approval (with modifications), under the Paperwork Reduction Act, of the collection of information under Part 4043 of its regulat...
Notice Nov 21, 2008
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) intends to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) extend approval (with modifications), under the Paperwork Reduction Act, of the collection of information under Part 4043 of its regulat...
Notice Nov 21, 2008

P
Postal Regulatory Commission

Title Type Published
The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service request to add the Canada Post--United States Postal Service Contractual Bilateral Agreement for Inbound Competitive Services to the Competitive Product List. The Postal Service has also file...
Notice Nov 21, 2008
The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service request to add the Canada Post--United States Postal Service Contractual Bilateral Agreement for Inbound Market Dominant Services to the Market Dominant Product List. The Postal Service has a...
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Securities and Exchange Commission logo Securities and Exchange Commission

Title Type Published
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Nov 21, 2008
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is proposing a Roadmap for the potential use of financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Stan...
Proposed Rule Nov 21, 2008

Small Business Administration logo Small Business Administration

Disaster Declarations:

Title Type Published
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Illinois (FEMA-1800-DR), dated 10/03/ 2008. Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding. Incident Period: 09/13/2008 through 10/05/2008.
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Transportation Department logo Transportation Department

Title Type Published
This rule raises the maximum civil penalties that can be assessed as a result of DOT aviation enforcement actions for violations of certain economic provisions of U.S.C. Title 49. This inflation adjustment is required by the Federal Civil Penalties I...
Rule Nov 21, 2008
In accordance with Department of Transportation regulations, this final rule raises the minimum limit on domestic baggage liability applicable to air carriers to reflect inflation since July 2006, the basis month of the most recent previous revision...
Rule Nov 21, 2008
This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA, USACE, 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, US 101 Constitution Way and Weigh Station, in Curry County,...
Notice Nov 21, 2008
In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR Part 107, Subpart B), notice is hereby given that the Office of Haz...
Notice Nov 21, 2008
The FHWA is revising its regulations to address safety concerns raised by the firefighting community regarding high-visibility safety apparel. Due to imminent safety implications to firefighters, the FHWA has determined that there is good cause under...
Rule Nov 21, 2008

Airworthiness Directives:

Title Type Published
We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 767 airplanes. The original NPRM would have required modifying the link arms of the number 2 windows in the flight compartment. The original NPRM resulted from...
Proposed Rule Nov 21, 2008

Approval of Noise Compatibility Program:

Title Type Published
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings on the Noise Compatibility Program submitted by the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority (PTAA) under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. (the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act, hereinafter r...
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Intent to Rule on Application 08-21-C-00-ORD to Impose and Use the Revenue From a Passenger Facility Charge (PFC):

Title Type Published
The FAA proposes to rule and invites public comment on the application to impose and use the revenue from a PFC at Chicago O'Hare International Airport under the provisions of the 49 U.S.C. 40117 and Part 158 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C...
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Intent to Rule on Request to Release Airport Property:

Title Type Published
The FAA proposes to rule and invite public comment on the release of land at the Eagle County Regional Airport under the provisions of Section 125 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR 21).
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Meetings:

Title Type Published
FMCSA announces that the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) will hold committee meetings on December 1, 2008, and December 10, 2008. The meetings are open to the public.
Notice Nov 21, 2008
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Park Service (NPS), in accordance with the National Parks Air Tour Management Act of 2000, announce the next meeting of the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group (NPOAG) Aviation Rulemaki...
Notice Nov 21, 2008
FRA announces the thirty-seventh meeting of the RSAC, a Federal advisory committee that develops railroad safety regulations through a consensus process. The RSAC meeting topics will include opening remarks from the FRA Administrator, and status repo...
Notice Nov 21, 2008

Treasury Department logo Treasury Department

Title Type Published
The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") is publishing the names of seventeen additional entities and twenty-six additional individuals whose property and interests in property have been blocked pursuant to the Foreign Narc...
Notice Nov 21, 2008
This Final Rule amends regulations in part 800 of 31 CFR that implement section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 ("section 721"), as amended by the Foreign Investment and National Security Act of 2007, codified at 50 U.S.C. App. 2170. While...
Rule Nov 21, 2008

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