January 5, 2009 (Volume 74)

Federal Register January 5, 2009

View all documents issued on January 5, 2009. This daily issue includes official rules, notices, and regulatory updates from federal agencies.

116 documents were published on this date.

Agencies Publishing on January 5, 2009

Agriculture Department logo Agriculture Department

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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection required by the Lacey Act for the importation of...
Notice Jan 05, 2009
Notice is hereby given that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is proposing to destroy outdated seed virus and other materials previously used to prepare hog cholera vaccine and antiserum.
Notice Jan 05, 2009
It has been determined by the NRCS State Conservationist for Virginia that changes must be made in the NRCS State Technical Guide specifically in practice standards: <greek-i>316, Animal Mortality Facility; <greek-i>317, Composting Facility; <greek-i...
Notice Jan 05, 2009

Commerce Department logo Commerce Department

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Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Advance Notification of Sunset Reviews
Notice Jan 05, 2009
Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Order, Finding, or Suspended Investigation; Advance Notification of Sunset Reviews
Notice Jan 05, 2009
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is seeking public comment on whether U.S. export controls influence manufacturers' decisions to use or not use U.S.-origin parts and components in commercial products and the effects of such decisions. BIS is...
Notice Jan 05, 2009
Notice is hereby given that NMFS has issued Permit 1075 Modification 1 to the Eel River Salmon Restoration Project (ERSRP) in Miranda, California.
Notice Jan 05, 2009
Notice and opportunity for public comment.
Notice Jan 05, 2009

Antidumping:

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On February 1, 2008, the Department of Commerce (the Department) initiated a sunset review of the antidumping duty order on certain steel concrete reinforcing bars (rebar) from Turkey. See Initiation of Five-year ("Sunset") Reviews, 73 FR 6128 (Feb....
Notice Jan 05, 2009

Approval of Manufacturing Authority Within Foreign Trade Zone 158:

Extension of Time Limit for Final Results of Administrative Review:

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Floor-Standing Metal-Top Ironing Tables and Certain Parts From the People's Republic of China
Notice Jan 05, 2009

Fisheries Off West Coast States:

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NMFS proposes a regulation to implement the annual harvest guideline (HG) for Pacific sardine in the U.S. exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off the Pacific coast for the fishing season of January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2009. This HG is proposed ac...
Proposed Rule Jan 05, 2009

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska:

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NMFS proposes regulations implementing Amendment 90 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area and Amendment 78 to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska. This propos...
Proposed Rule Jan 05, 2009
NMFS is adjusting the 2009 total allowable catch (TAC) amounts for the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) pollock and Pacific cod fisheries. This action is necessary because NMFS has determined these TACs are incorrectly specified. This action will ensure the GOA...
Rule Jan 05, 2009

Fisheries of the Northeastern United States:

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NMFS announces that the State of North Carolina is transferring commercial summer flounder quota to the Commonwealth of Virginia from its 2008 quota. By this action, NMFS adjusts the quotas and announces the revised commercial quota for each state in...
Rule Jan 05, 2009

Listing Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants:

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We, NMFS, announce a 90-day finding for a petition to list Atlantic wolffish (Anarhichas lupus) as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We find that the petition presents substantial scientific information indicating the p...
Proposed Rule Jan 05, 2009

Monument Management Plan, Environmental Assessment, and Findings of No Significant Impact:

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This notice advises the public that NOAA, FWS, the State of Hawai`i's Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), and the Office of Hawai`ian Affairs have completed a Monument Management Plan (MMP) for the Papahaanaumokuaakea Marine National Mon...
Notice Jan 05, 2009

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

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The Committee is proposing to add to the Procurement List services 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 Jan 05, 2009

Education Department logo Education Department

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The Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, 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 Jan 05, 2009

Energy Department logo Energy Department

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Combined Notice of Filings
Notice Jan 05, 2009
Combined Notice of Filings
Notice Jan 05, 2009
Combined Notice of Filings
Notice Jan 05, 2009
Combined Notice of Filings
Notice Jan 05, 2009

Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.:

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Butte County, CA
Notice Jan 05, 2009

Filings:

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Sempra Energy Trading LLC
Notice Jan 05, 2009

Meetings:

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This notice announces a meeting of the High Energy Physics Advisory Panel (HEPAP). Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.
Notice Jan 05, 2009
PacifiCorp; Klamath Hydroelectric Project
Notice Jan 05, 2009

Environmental Protection Agency logo Environmental Protection Agency

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Section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires any person who intends to manufacture (defined by statute to include import) a new chemical (i.e., a chemical not on the TSCA Inventory) to notify EPA and comply with the statutory provisi...
Notice Jan 05, 2009
Section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires any person who intends to manufacture (defined by statute to include import) a new chemical (i.e., a chemical not on the TSCA Inventory) to notify EPA and comply with the statutory provisi...
Notice Jan 05, 2009
Notice is hereby given that a petition has been received from the state of Maine requesting a determination by the Regional Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, that adequate facilities for the safe and sanitary removal and treatment...
Notice Jan 05, 2009
Notice is hereby given that a petition has been received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts requesting a determination by the Regional Administrator, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, that adequate facilities for the safe and sanitary remova...
Notice Jan 05, 2009
EPA is announcing the availability of a final report titled, "Predicting Future Introductions of Nonindigenous Species to the Great Lakes" (EPA/600/R-08/066F). The report was prepared by the National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA), within...
Notice Jan 05, 2009

Federal Maritime Commission logo Federal Maritime Commission

Federal Reserve System logo Federal Reserve System

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Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies
Notice Jan 05, 2009
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
Notice Jan 05, 2009

Federal Trade Commission logo Federal Trade Commission

Agreement Containing Consent Order to Aid Public Comment:

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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 Jan 05, 2009
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 Jan 05, 2009
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 Jan 05, 2009
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 Jan 05, 2009

Health and Human Services Department logo Health and Human Services Department

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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Jan 05, 2009
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Jan 05, 2009
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Jan 05, 2009
HRSA will be providing temporary critical HIV medical care and treatment services through the Medical Center of Louisiana at New Orleans to avoid a disruption of HIV clinical care to clients in Orleans Parish in Louisiana.
Notice Jan 05, 2009
Program Support Center; Statement of Organization, Functions and Delegations of Authority
Notice Jan 05, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) is announcing the continuation of the Regulatory Project Management Site Tours and Regulatory Interaction Program (the Site Tours Program). The purpose of this docu...
Notice Jan 05, 2009

Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff:

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of the draft guidance entitled "Assay Migration Studies for In Vitro Diagnostic Devices." This draft guidance presents a least burdensome regulatory approach to gaining FDA approva...
Notice Jan 05, 2009

Guidance for Industry:

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a guidance for industry entitled "Labeling OTC Human Drug Products--Questions and Answers." This guidance is intended to assist manufacturers, packers, and distributors of over-...
Notice Jan 05, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a guidance entitled "Guidance for Industry: Substantiation for Dietary Supplement Claims Made Under Section 403(r)(6) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act." The guidance...
Notice Jan 05, 2009

Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification:

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is revising its requirements for cochineal extract and carmine by requiring their declaration by name on the label of all food and cosmetic products that contain these color additives. This final rule responds t...
Rule Jan 05, 2009

Homeland Security Department logo Homeland Security Department

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The Coast Guard is revising and finalizing the March 2008 interim rule, which updated rates for pilotage service on the Great Lakes by increasing rates an average of 8.17% over the last ratemaking that was completed in September 2007. In response to...
Rule Jan 05, 2009
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.13, Amspec Services LLC, 22010 South Wilmington Avenue Suite <greek-i>304, Carson, CA 90745, has been approved to gauge petroleum, petroleum products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils for custom...
Notice Jan 05, 2009
Comments are requested on the proposed Base (1 percent annual- chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and proposed BFE modifications for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regardi...
Proposed Rule Jan 05, 2009
Comments are requested on the proposed Base (1 percent annual- chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and proposed BFE modifications for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regardi...
Proposed Rule Jan 05, 2009
On February 22, 2008, FEMA published in the Federal Register a proposed rule that contained an erroneous table. This notice provides corrections to that table, to be used in lieu of the information published at FR Doc. E8-3362. The table provided her...
Proposed Rule Jan 05, 2009
On November 5, 2008, FEMA published in the Federal Register a proposed rule that contained an erroneous table. This notice provides corrections to that table, to be used in lieu of the information published at 73 FR 65815. The table provided here rep...
Proposed Rule Jan 05, 2009
On December 9, 2008, FEMA published in the Federal Register a Proposed rule that contained an erroneous table. This notice provides corrections to that table, to be used in lieu of the information published at 73 FR 74673. The table provided here rep...
Proposed Rule Jan 05, 2009
On September 17, 2008, FEMA published in the Federal Register a proposed rule that contained an erroneous table. This notice provides corrections to that table, to be used in lieu of the information published at FR Doc. E8-21699. The table provided h...
Proposed Rule Jan 05, 2009
This document corrects the table to a proposed rule published in the Federal Register of December 9, 2008. This correction clarifies the table representing the flooding source(s), location of referenced elevation, the effective and modified elevation...
Proposed Rule Jan 05, 2009

Emergency and Related Determinations:

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This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of Maine (FEMA-3298-EM), dated December 15, 2008, and related determinations.
Notice Jan 05, 2009
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (FEMA-3296-EM), dated December 13, 2008, and related determinations.
Notice Jan 05, 2009
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of New Hampshire (FEMA-3297-EM), dated December 13, 2008, and related determinations.
Notice Jan 05, 2009

Major Disaster and Related Determinations:

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This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of South Dakota (FEMA-1811-DR), dated December 12, 2008, and related determinations.
Notice Jan 05, 2009

Housing and Urban Development Department logo Housing and Urban Development Department

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This notice announces that the Conference of State Bank Supervisors and the American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators have developed model legislation to assist states in meeting the minimum requirements of the SAFE Mortgage Licensing A...
Notice Jan 05, 2009

Interior Department logo Interior Department

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As required by 43 CFR 2650.7(d), notice is hereby given that an appealable decision approving lands for conveyance pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be issued to Russian Mission Native Corporation. The lands are in the vicinity...
Notice Jan 05, 2009
We are approving an amendment to the Montana regulatory program (the "Montana program") under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 ("SMCRA" or "the Act"). Montana proposed revisions to its statute as discussed in SUPPLEMENTARY INFOR...
Rule Jan 05, 2009
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions
Notice Jan 05, 2009

Meetings:

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This notice sets forth the date of the February 7, 2009 meeting of the Flight 93 Advisory Commission.
Notice Jan 05, 2009
In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Mojave- Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council (...
Notice Jan 05, 2009

Monument Management Plan, Environmental Assessment, and Findings of No Significant Impact:

No documents available.

Realty Action:

Title Type Published
Recreation and Public Purposes application for classification and sale of 400 acres of public land in Bannock County, Idaho. Bannock County proposes to purchase the public land to use for landfill purposes.
Notice Jan 05, 2009

Justice Department logo Justice Department

Title Type Published
This document contains a correction to the final rule published Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 73 FR 76914, relating to the rules and procedures that govern the standards of representation and professional conduct for practitioners who appear before...
Rule Jan 05, 2009

Labor Department logo Labor Department

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The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or con...
Notice Jan 05, 2009

Termination of Investigation:

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ITT Marine Leisure; Gloucester, MA
Notice Jan 05, 2009
Newport Corp.; Irvine, CA
Notice Jan 05, 2009

Library of Congress logo Library of Congress

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The Copyright Royalty Judges are announcing the commencement of the proceeding to determine the rates and terms for the use of sound recordings in transmissions made by new subscription services and for the making of ephemeral recordings necessary fo...
Notice Jan 05, 2009
The Copyright Royalty Judges are announcing the commencement of the proceeding to determine the reasonable rates and terms for two statutory licenses, permitting certain digital performances of sound recordings and the making of ephemeral recordings...
Notice Jan 05, 2009

National Aeronautics and Space Administration logo National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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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 Jan 05, 2009
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 Jan 05, 2009
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 Jan 05, 2009

National Credit Union Administration logo National Credit Union Administration

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Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Jan 05, 2009

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National Mediation Board

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The Director, Office of Administration, invites comments on the proposed information collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Notice Jan 05, 2009

Nuclear Regulatory Commission logo Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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The NRC invites public comment about our intention to request the OMB's approval for renewal of an existing information collection that is summarized below. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register under the provisions of the Pa...
Notice Jan 05, 2009

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Postal Regulatory Commission

Title Type Published
This document announces a recently-filed Postal Service notice of a new global expedited package services contract. It addresses procedural steps associated with this filing.
Notice Jan 05, 2009
This document announces a recently-filed Postal Service notice of an additional Global Direct Contracts agreement. It addresses procedural steps associated with this filing.
Notice Jan 05, 2009
The Commission is noticing a recently filed Postal Service request to add Express Mail & Priority Mail Contract 3 to the Competitive Product List. The Postal Service has also filed one related contract. This notice addresses procedural steps associat...
Rule Jan 05, 2009

Securities and Exchange Commission logo Securities and Exchange Commission

State Department logo State Department

Title Type Published
Notice is hereby given that the Department of State proposes to create a new system of records, pursuant to the provision of the Privacy Act of 1974 as amended (5 U.S.C. 552a) and Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A-130, Appendix I. The De...
Notice Jan 05, 2009

Meetings:

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International Security Advisory Board
Notice Jan 05, 2009

Surface Transportation Board logo Surface Transportation Board

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DOT, STB
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) seeks comment on whether and how it should update its accounting and financial reporting for Class I rail carriers and refine its Uniform Railroad Costing System (URCS) to better capture the operating cost of tr...
Proposed Rule Jan 05, 2009

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Trade Representative, Office of United States

Transportation Department logo Transportation Department

Title Type Published
Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity Filed Under Subpart B (Formerly Subpart Q)
Notice Jan 05, 2009
Aviation Proceedings, Agreements Filed
Notice Jan 05, 2009
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is making minor technical changes to the requirements for submitting a petition for rulemaking or exemption. In a final rule published in the Federal Register on December 5, 2007, the FAA inadvertently did no...
Rule Jan 05, 2009
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to rule and invites public comment on the exchange of property at the Moriarty Municipal Airport, Moriarty, New Mexico. The City of Moriarty as airport owner has requested to exchange land that was a...
Notice Jan 05, 2009
This establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the ad...
Rule Jan 05, 2009
This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of t...
Rule Jan 05, 2009

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Standards:

Title Type Published
FMCSA announces its decision to grant Volvo Trucks North America, Inc.'s (Volvo) application for an exemption for one of its drivers to enable him to test-drive commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in the United States without a commercial driver's licen...
Notice Jan 05, 2009

Commercial Driver's License Standards:

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The FMCSA announces its decision to approve Isuzu Motors America, Inc.'s (Isuzu), application for an exemption for a period of 2 years for 27 of its driver-employees who are citizens and residents of Japan and hold a Japanese CDL, to enable them to t...
Notice Jan 05, 2009

Treasury Department logo Treasury Department

Title Type Published
This document contains temporary regulations that provide further guidance and clarification regarding methods under section 482 to determine taxable income in connection with a cost sharing arrangement in order to address issues that have arisen in...
Rule Jan 05, 2009
In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations that provide further guidance and clarification regarding methods under section 482 to determine taxable income in connection with a...
Proposed Rule Jan 05, 2009

Veterans Affairs Department logo Veterans Affairs Department

Title Type Published
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal...
Notice Jan 05, 2009
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal a...
Notice Jan 05, 2009
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal...
Notice Jan 05, 2009
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to t...
Notice Jan 05, 2009

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