August 18, 2009 (Volume 74)

Federal Register August 18, 2009

View all documents issued on August 18, 2009. This daily issue includes official rules, notices, and regulatory updates from federal agencies.

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Agencies Publishing on August 18, 2009

Agriculture Department logo Agriculture Department

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The Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service published a document in the Federal Register on August 7, 2009, concerning requests for comments on the Summer Food Service Program Claim for Reimbursement, Form FNS-143. The document contain...
Notice Aug 18, 2009
The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) is amending the Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) and Sugar Storage Facility Loan (SSFL) regulations to implement provisions of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill). The 2008 Farm...
Rule Aug 18, 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>500, Obstruction Removal; <greek-i>326, Clearing and Snagging; <greek-i>460...
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Boundary Establishment:

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On August 4, 2009, in accordance with 16 U.S.C. 127 1-1287 (section 3(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act), the USDA Forest Service, Washington Office, transmitted the final boundaries of the North Fork Smith and Upper Rogue National Wild and Scenic...
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Broadband Initiatives Program and the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program:

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RUS and NTIA announce that the application closing deadline for the Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP) and the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) is extended until 5 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on August 20, 2009, for any electronic applic...
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.:

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This notice announces that the Farm Service Agency (FSA), on behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), has completed a Final Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) and is issuing a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) with respect to...
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Commerce Department logo Commerce Department

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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Aug 18, 2009
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Notice Aug 18, 2009
On May 5, 2009, the Economic Development Administration (`EDA') published a notice of proposed rulemaking to reflect the amendments made to the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, by the Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2009 (`TGAAA'),...
Rule Aug 18, 2009

Broadband Initiatives Program and the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program:

No documents available.

Endangered and Threatened Species:

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Notice is hereby given that NMFS has issued Permit 14159 to NMFS Protected Resource Division (PRD) in Long Beach, CA.
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Extension of Time Limit for the Preliminary Results:

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Seventh Administrative Review of Honey from the Peoples Republic of China
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Final Results of Antidumping Duty Changed Circumstances Review:

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On June 18, 2009, the Department of Commerce (the Department) made its preliminary determination that Ternium Mexico S.A. de C.V. (Ternium) is the successor-in-interest to Hylsa S.A. de C.V. (Hylsa) and should be treated as such for antidumping duty...
Notice Aug 18, 2009
On June 18, 2009, the Department of Commerce (the Department) made its preliminary determination that Ternium Mexico S.A. de C.V. (Ternium) is the successor-in-interest to Hylsa S.A. de C.V. (Hylsa) and should be treated as such for antidumping duty...
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Fisheries in the Western Pacific:

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NMFS announces the approval of a marine conservation plan (MCP) for American Samoa.
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Meetings:

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The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold the following public meetings in September 2009: Meeting with Hawaii Longline Association on management measures for bigeye tuna catch limits in the Western & Central Pacific Ocean an...
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review in Part:

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On June 24, 2009, in response to requests from the petitioner, the Department of Commerce published a notice of initiation of administrative review of the antidumping duty order on polyester staple fiber from Taiwan. The period of review is May 1, 20...
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities:

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In accordance with provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) as amended, notification is hereby given that an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) has been issued to the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) to take smal...
Notice Aug 18, 2009

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Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia

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CSOSA is proposing to establish blanket routine uses in order to: (1) Better meet our agency mission, particularly to increase public safety, prevent crime, and reduce recidivism by enhancing information sharing with our law enforcement partners; and...
Notice Aug 18, 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 proposed information collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Energy Department logo Energy Department

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As required by the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-130, the Department of Energy (DOE) is publishing notice of a proposed amendment to an existing system of records. DOE proposes to amend t...
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Meetings:

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This notice announces a meeting of the State Energy Advisory Board. (STEAB). The 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 Aug 18, 2009

Request Under Blanket Authorization:

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National Fuel Gas Supply Corp.
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Variance for Certain Requirements Under the Department of Energys National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures:

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This notice announces the Department of Energy's (DOE's) decision, pursuant to 10 CFR 1021.343(c), that it is in the interest of public welfare to grant a variance from certain requirements of its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing...
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Environmental Protection Agency logo Environmental Protection Agency

Approval of Implementation Plans of Michigan:

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EPA is approving revisions to the Michigan State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted on July 16, 2007, and on June 10, 2009. Together, the revisions address the requirements for an abbreviated Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) SIP. EPA is also providi...
Rule Aug 18, 2009
EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Michigan abbreviated State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted on July 16, 2007 and on June 10, 2009. Together, the revisions address the requirements for an abbreviated Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) SI...
Proposed Rule Aug 18, 2009

Availability of External Peer Review Draft:

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a 15-day public comment period for the external peer review draft of "Using Probabilistic Methods to Enhance the Role of Risk Analysis in Decision-Making With Case Study Examples," a white...
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Meetings:

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public face-to-face meeting of the SAB Drinking Water Committee (DWC) to provide advice on the Agency's draft Protocol for Microbial Risk Assessment to Su...
Notice Aug 18, 2009
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public meeting of the SAB Ecological Processes and Effects Committee to conduct a review of EPA's draft guidance document, Empirical Approaches...
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Federal Communications Commission logo Federal Communications Commission

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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 Aug 18, 2009
Petitions for Reconsideration have been filed in the Commission's Rulemaking proceeding listed in this Public Notice and published pursuant to 47 CFR Section 1.429(e). The full text of these documents is available for viewing and copying in Room CY-B...
Notice Aug 18, 2009
Petitions for Reconsideration have been filed in the Commission's Rulemaking proceeding listed in this Public Notice and published pursuant to 47 CFR Section 1.429(e). The full text of these documents is available for viewing and copying in Room CY-B...
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Federal Housing Finance Agency logo Federal Housing Finance Agency

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In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is seeking public comments concerning a currently approved information collection known as "Community Support Requirements," which h...
Notice Aug 18, 2009

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 Aug 18, 2009
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Health and Human Services Department logo Health and Human Services Department

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a collection of information entitled "Irradiation in the Production, Processing, and Handling of Food" has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduct...
Notice Aug 18, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a collection of information entitled "Mental Models Study of Farmers' Understanding and Implementation of Good Agricultural Practices" has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget...
Notice Aug 18, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a collection of information entitled "Financial Disclosure by Clinical Investigators" has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Notice Aug 18, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Notice Aug 18, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a collection of information entitled "Recommendations for Early Food Safety Evaluation of New Non-Pesticidal Proteins Produced by New Plant Varieties Intended for Food Use" has been approved b...
Notice Aug 18, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration is correcting a notice entitled that appeared in the Federal Register of August 3, 2009 (74 FR 38429). The document announced the Fiscal Year 2010 fee rates for the Animal Drug User Fee Act. The document was published...
Notice Aug 18, 2009
Delegations of Authority
Notice Aug 18, 2009
Notice is hereby given that the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) and the Assistant Secretary for Health have taken final action in the following case: Ryan M. Wolfort, M.D., Ph.D., Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center--Shreveport : Bas...
Notice Aug 18, 2009
Interest Rate on Overdue Debts
Notice Aug 18, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reorganized the Office of the Commissioner (OC). This reorganization includes the organizations and their substructure components as listed in this document. This reorganization includes the re-alignment of...
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Meetings:

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Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Public Health Informatics
Notice Aug 18, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reopening until November 6, 2009, the comment period for the notice of public meeting and request for comments that appeared in the Federal Register of June 3, 2009 (74 FR 26712). In the notice of public meet...
Notice Aug 18, 2009
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Notice Aug 18, 2009
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Notice Aug 18, 2009

New Animal Drugs for Use in Animal Feeds:

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the animal drug regulations to reflect approval of an original new animal drug application (NADA) filed by Phibro Animal Health. The NADA provides for use of single-ingredient Type A medicated articl...
Rule Aug 18, 2009

Public Workshop:

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a public workshop regarding scientific issues in clinical development of antiviral drug products for treatment of smallpox and related poxvirus infections. This public workshop is intended to provi...
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Homeland Security Department logo Homeland Security Department

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The Coast Guard is withdrawing its proposed rule concerning the extension of escort vessel requirements in place for single hulled oil tankers in Prince William Sound, Alaska, and Puget Sound, Washington, to other U.S. waters and to other types of ve...
Proposed Rule Aug 18, 2009

Drawbridge Operation Regulations:

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The Coast Guard is changing the regulation governing the operation of the Union Pacific Railroad Swing Span Bridge across the Sabine River, mile 19.3, at Echo, Orange County, TX. The bridge currently opens on signal with 24 hours advance notice but b...
Rule Aug 18, 2009

Major Disaster Declaration:

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This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Nebraska (FEMA-1853-DR), dated July 31, 2009, and related determinations.
Notice Aug 18, 2009
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of North Dakota (FEMA-1829-DR), dated March 24, 2009, and related determinations.
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Housing and Urban Development Department logo Housing and Urban Development Department

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HUD proposes to establish a new record system to add to its inventory of systems of records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. The proposed new system of records is Disaster Information System (DIS). DIS will contain info...
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Interior Department logo Interior Department

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We (Fish and Wildlife Service) will ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the information collection (IC) described below. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and as part of our continuing efforts to reduce paperwork...
Notice Aug 18, 2009
In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the National Business Center, Department of the Interior announces that it has submitted a request for proposed extension of an information collection to the Office of M...
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants:

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We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to designate critical habitat for the Sonoma County distinct population segment (DPS) of the California tiger salamander (Ambystoma californiense) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as...
Proposed Rule Aug 18, 2009
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a 90-day finding on 38 species from a petition to list 206 species in the mountain-prairie region of the United States as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as...
Proposed Rule Aug 18, 2009

Meetings:

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Pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council (JDSRAC) will meet as indicated below:
Notice Aug 18, 2009
In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northeast California Resource Advisory Council...
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Reservation Proclamation:

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This notice informs the public that the Assistant Secretary-- Indian Affairs proclaimed approximately 147 acres, more or less, as the Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi Indian Reservation.
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Justice Department logo Justice Department

Labor Department logo Labor Department

Title Type Published
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Aug 18, 2009
This document contains the interim final regulations governing the administration of the death gratuity created by section 1105 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, Public Law 110-181, by the Department of Labor (Department...
Rule Aug 18, 2009

Grant of a Permanent Variance:

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This notice announces the grant of a permanent variance to Gibraltar Chimney International, LLC, Hoffmann, Inc., and Kiewit Power Constructors Co. ("the employers"). The permanent variance addresses the provision that regulates the tackle used for bo...
Notice Aug 18, 2009
This notice announces the grant of a permanent variance to Gibraltar Chimney International, LLC, Hoffmann, Inc., and Kiewit Power Constructors Co. ("the employers"). The permanent variance addresses the provision that regulates the tackle used for bo...
Notice Aug 18, 2009

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

Meetings:

Title Type Published
Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), notice is hereby given that the following meetings of Humanities Panels will be held at the Old Post Office, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC...
Notice Aug 18, 2009

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National Transportation Safety Board

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Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Nuclear Regulatory Commission logo Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Aug 18, 2009

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Postal Regulatory Commission

Title Type Published
The Commission is making changes to the Competitive Product List, including adding a new contract within the Global Plus 2 product on the Competitive Product List. This is consistent with changes in a recent law governing postal operations. Republica...
Rule Aug 18, 2009
The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service request to add a Global Expedited Package Services 1 (GEPS 1) contract to the Competitive Product List. This notice addresses procedural steps associated with this filing.
Notice Aug 18, 2009
The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service request to add a Global Expedited Package Services 1 (GEPS 1) contract to the Competitive Product List. This notice addresses procedural steps associated with this filing.
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Securities and Exchange Commission logo Securities and Exchange Commission

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Proposed Rule Changes:

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Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc.
Notice Aug 18, 2009
Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc.
Notice Aug 18, 2009
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
Notice Aug 18, 2009
Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board
Notice Aug 18, 2009
NASDAQ OMX BX, Inc.
Notice Aug 18, 2009
NASDAQ OMX PHLX, Inc.
Notice Aug 18, 2009
NASDAQ OMX PHLX, Inc.
Notice Aug 18, 2009
NYSE Amex LLC
Notice Aug 18, 2009
New York Stock Exchange LLC
Notice Aug 18, 2009
New York Stock Exchange LLC
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Small Business Administration logo Small Business Administration

Title Type Published
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Small Business Administration's intentions to request approval on a new and/or currently approved information collection.
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Tennessee Valley Authority logo Tennessee Valley Authority

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Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Transportation Department logo Transportation Department

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The Federal Transit Administration invites public comment about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) to approve the following new information collection: 49 U.S.C. Section 5339--Alternatives Analysis Program (OMB Numbe...
Notice Aug 18, 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 Aug 18, 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 Aug 18, 2009

Airworthiness Directives:

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We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe cond...
Rule Aug 18, 2009
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe cond...
Rule Aug 18, 2009
The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to certain Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes. That AD currently requires replacing brackets that hold the P5 panel to the airplane structu...
Rule Aug 18, 2009
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above that would supersede an existing AD. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of anoth...
Proposed Rule Aug 18, 2009
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe cond...
Rule Aug 18, 2009

Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.:

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The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) will be prepared for the proposed highway improvement project: US Route 219 Springville to Salamanca, NY Route 39 to NY Route 17 (I-86), Er...
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Treasury Department logo Treasury Department

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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Aug 18, 2009
The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") is publishing the name of one newly-designated entity whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13382 of June 28, 2005, "Blocking Property of W...
Notice Aug 18, 2009
The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") is publishing the name of one newly-designated entity whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13382 of June 28, 2005, "Blocking Property of W...
Notice Aug 18, 2009
The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") has made changes to the identifying information associated with the following entity, previously designated pursuant to Executive Order 13382 of June 28, 2005, "Blocking Property of...
Notice Aug 18, 2009

Surety Companies Acceptable on Federal Bonds:

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This is Supplement No. 2 to the Treasury Department Circular 570, 2009 Revision, published July 1, 2009, at 74 FR 31536.
Notice Aug 18, 2009

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U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission

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Notice is hereby given of the following hearing of the U.S.- China Economic and Security Review Commission. Name: Carolyn Bartholomew, Chairman of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. The Commission is mandated by Congress to inves...
Notice Aug 18, 2009

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