September 18, 2009 (Volume 74)

Federal Register September 18, 2009

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Agencies Publishing on September 18, 2009

Agriculture Department logo Agriculture Department

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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 this information collection for which RUS intends to request approval from the Office of Management and B...
Notice Sep 18, 2009
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Sep 18, 2009
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 this information collection for which RUS intends to request approval from the Office of Management and B...
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Meetings:

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The Eastern Washington Cascades Provincial Advisory Committee and the Yakima Provincial Advisory Committee will meet on October 7, 2009 at the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Headquarters Office, 215 Melody Lane, Wenatchee, WA. During this meeting...
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Commerce Department logo Commerce Department

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The Department of Commerce, 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 collections, a...
Notice Sep 18, 2009
Notice Sep 18, 2009
Below is a listing of individuals who are eligible to serve on the Performance Review Board in accordance with the Economics and Statistics Administration's Senior Executive Service and Senior Professional Performance Management Systems:
Notice Sep 18, 2009
The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) invites and requests nominations of organizations for appointment to the 2010 Census Advisory Committee (2010 CAC). The SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for this notice provides information about the objectiv...
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Action Affecting Export Privileges:

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Mahan Airways
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Amended Application:

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Notice is hereby given that the NMFS National Marine Mammal Laboratory, (Responsible Party: Dr. John Bengtson, Director), Seattle, WA, has submitted a revised application for a permit to conduct research on marine mammals.
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Antidumping:

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In response to a request from SNR Roulements S.A., the Department of Commerce is initiating a changed-circumstances review of the antidumping duty order on ball bearings and parts thereof from France.
Notice Sep 18, 2009
Wooden Bedroom Furniture from the People's Republic of China
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Application for Expansion:

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ForeignTrade Zone 272 Lehigh Valley, PA
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Application for Subzone Authority:

Countervailing Duty:

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The Department of Commerce (the Department) determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to a producer and exporter of Ni-resist piston inserts from Argentina. For information on the estimated subsidy rate, see the "Suspension of Liqu...
Notice Sep 18, 2009
Welded Carbon Steel Standard Pipe and Tube from Turkey
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Meetings:

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The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) will host a Webinar (online presentations and audio conference) for industry participants on September 22, 2009. Participants will learn from U.S. government officials about the status of current negotiations and...
Notice Sep 18, 2009
The New England Fishery Management Council's (Council) Herring Oversight Committee along with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's Herring Section will meet to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zo...
Notice Sep 18, 2009
The Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Council) Groundfish Management Team (GMT) will hold a working meeting, which is open to the public.
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Taking and Importing Marine Mammals:

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In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, and implementing regulations, notification is hereby given that a Letter of Authorization (LOA) has been issued to the Port of Anchorage (POA) and the U.S. Department of Transpor...
Notice Sep 18, 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 a service to be provided by nonprofit agency employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Comments Must Be Received on or Before: 10/19/2009.
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Defense Department logo Defense Department

Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.:

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore (NAB) and Norfolk (NAO) Districts published a Notice of Intent (NOI) (71 FR 14857) for the Chesapeake Bay Native Oyster Recovery study on March 24, 2006. That NOI announced that the USACE Baltimore...
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Exclusive, Partially Exclusive, or Non-exclusive Licenses:

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The Department of the Army announces the general availability of exclusive, partially exclusive or non-exclusive licenses relative to Journal Bearing Analysis Suite computer modeling code. See this link for a description of the suite and its capabili...
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Meetings:

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Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U. S. C., Appendix, as amended), the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (U. S. C. 552b, as amended) and 41 Code of the Federal Regulations (CFR 102-3.140 through 160), the Department of th...
Notice Sep 18, 2009
In accordance with section 105(h) of the Estuary Restoration Act of 2000, as amended (Title I, Pub. L. 106-457), announcement is made of the forthcoming meeting of the Estuary Habitat Restoration Council. The meeting is open to the public.
Notice Sep 18, 2009
The duties of the Task Force are to prepare and approve a plan for the use of the funds made available under Title VII to promote conservation practices in the Missouri River watershed, control and remove the sediment from the Missouri River, protect...
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Non-Exclusive, Exclusive, or Partially Exclusive Licensing of U.S. Provisional Patent Application:

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Announcement is made of the availability for licensing of the invention set forth in U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 61/045,184 entitled "Novel Use and Method of Rapamycin to Treat Toxic Shock," filed August 5, 2009. The United States...
Notice Sep 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 submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Notice Sep 18, 2009
The Secretary of Education requests comments on the Student Aid Report (SAR) that the Secretary proposes to use for the 2010-2011 award year. The SAR is used to notify Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applicants of their eligibility t...
Notice Sep 18, 2009
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 Sep 18, 2009

Request for Nominations:

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At this time, the Secretary of Education invites interested parties to submit nominations for individuals to serve on the Committee on Measures of Student Success.
Notice Sep 18, 2009
At this time, the Secretary of Education invites interested parties to submit nominations for individuals to serve on FIPSE's Board.
Notice Sep 18, 2009
At this time, the Secretary of Education invites interested parties to submit nominations for individuals to serve on the National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA).
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Election Assistance Commission logo Election Assistance Commission

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Notice of public meeting roundtable discussion.
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Energy Department logo Energy Department

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Records Governing Off-the-Record Communications
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Effectiveness Exempt Wholesale Generator Status:

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EC and R Papalote Creek I, LLC, et al.
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.:

Federal Power Act:

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Southwest Power Pool, Inc
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Filings:

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Green Energy Express LLC
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Meetings:

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Mandatory Reliability Standards For the Bulk-Power System
Notice Sep 18, 2009
Transmission Planning Processes (Under Order No. 890); Technical Conference
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Request Under Blanket Authorization:

Supplemental Onsite Environmental Review:

Environmental Protection Agency logo Environmental Protection Agency

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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 requ...
Notice Sep 18, 2009
EPA is promulgating significant new use rules (SNURs) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 12 chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). Two of these chemical substances are subject to...
Rule Sep 18, 2009

Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans:

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EPA is taking direct final action approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions to the Denver Emergency Episode Plan submitted by the State of Colorado on September 16, 1997. EPA has determined that the Denver Emergency Episode Plan revisions m...
Rule Sep 18, 2009
EPA is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions to the Denver Emergency Episode Plan submitted by the State of Colorado on September 16, 1997. EPA has determined that the Denver Emergency Episode Plan revisions meet the requirem...
Proposed Rule Sep 18, 2009

Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.:

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EPA expressed environmental concerns about surface water and wetland impacts, and recommended that the final EIS include a cumulative impact analysis for the entire Big Cypress National Preserve. Rating EC2.
Notice Sep 18, 2009
Weekly Receipt
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Pesticide Tolerances:

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This regulation revises the tolerances for residues of the herbicide tembotrione, including its metabolites and degradates, in or on corn, sweet forage; corn, sweet, stover; and corn, sweet, kernel plus cob with husks removed. Bayer CropScience reque...
Rule Sep 18, 2009

Executive Office of the President logo Executive Office of the President

Special Observances:

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National Hispanic Heritage Month (Proc. 8417)
Presidential Document Sep 18, 2009

Federal Communications Commission logo Federal Communications Commission

Radio Broadcasting Services:

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The Audio Division grants a Petition for Rule Making issued at the request of Katherine Pyeatt, proposing the allotment of Channel 250A at Batesville, Texas, as its first local service. Channel 250A at Batesville can be allotted, consistent with the...
Rule Sep 18, 2009

Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities:

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In this document, the Commission via the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (Bureau) extends the registration deadline established in the Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to- Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech D...
Rule Sep 18, 2009

Federal Reserve System logo Federal Reserve System

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Change in Bank Control; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies
Notice Sep 18, 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 Sep 18, 2009
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Sep 18, 2009
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Sep 18, 2009
Under the provisions of Section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)...
Notice Sep 18, 2009
HRSA believes that community input is valuable to the development of policies and policy documents related to the implementation of HRSA programs, including the Health Center Program. Therefore, we are requesting comments on the PIN referenced above....
Notice Sep 18, 2009
Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Draft Guidance for Industry:

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a draft document entitled "Guidance for Industry: Clinical Considerations for Therapeutic Cancer Vaccines" dated September 2009. The draft guidance document provides recommendat...
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Meetings:

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National Cancer Institute
Notice Sep 18, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a public meeting entitled "Preparation for ICH meetings in St. Louis, Missouri" to provide information and receive comments on the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) as well as the upc...
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Homeland Security Department logo Homeland Security Department

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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Coast Guard intends to submit Information Collection Request (ICR) and Analysis to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requesting an extension of its approval for the following co...
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Anchorage Regulations:

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The Coast Guard proposes to amend Anchorage Ground No. 19 located east of the Weehawken-Edgewater Federal Channel on the Hudson River. This action is necessary to facilitate safe navigation and provide safe and secure anchorages for vessels operating...
Proposed Rule Sep 18, 2009

Certificates of Alternative Compliance:

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The Coast Guard announces that a Certificate of Alternative Compliance was issued for the offshore supply vessel ACO LANDRY A GALIANO as required by 33 U.S.C. 1605(c) and 33 CFR 81.18.
Notice Sep 18, 2009
The Coast Guard announces that a Certificate of Alternative Compliance was issued for the offshore supply vessel Bayou Bee as required by 33 U.S.C. 1605(c) and 33 CFR 81.18.
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Safety Zones:

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The Coast Guard is establishing a 280-foot radius safety zone on the Chesapeake Bay in the vicinity of the Cape Charles Town Harbor, Cape Charles, VA in support of the Cape Charles Tomato Festival Fireworks event. This action will protect mariners fr...
Rule Sep 18, 2009
The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone on the navigable waters of the Pacific Ocean at the north end of San Clemente Island in support of Naval Live Fire Training. This safety zone is necessary to ensure non-authorized personnel and vessels re...
Rule Sep 18, 2009
The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone on the navigable waters of the Northwest Harbor of San Clemente Island in support of the Naval Underwater Detonation. This safety zone is necessary to ensure non-authorized personnel and vessels remain sa...
Rule Sep 18, 2009

Housing and Urban Development Department logo Housing and Urban Development Department

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This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use To assist the homeless.
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Funding Awards:

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In accordance with section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Reform Act of 1989, this document notifies the public of funding awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian Institutions Assisting Co...
Notice Sep 18, 2009
In accordance with Section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this announcement notifies the public of funding decisions made by the Department in Fiscal Year 2008 competitions for funding under the Gr...
Notice Sep 18, 2009
In accordance with section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Reform Act of 1989, this document notifies the public of funding awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP). The pu...
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Interior Department logo Interior Department

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Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and 5 CFR Part 1320, Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements, the National Park Service (NPS) invites public comments on a revision of a currently approved collection of information (OMB <g...
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.:

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Pursuant to the Council of Environmental Quality regulations and National Park Service policy, this notice announces the availability of a revised Environmental Assessment (EA) for the establishment and operation of a national memorial to Dr. Martin...
Notice Sep 18, 2009

National Register of Historic Places:

Title Type Published
Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions
Notice Sep 18, 2009
Weekly Listing of Historic Properties
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Justice Department logo Justice Department

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30-day notice of informaton collection under review: Semi- Annual Progress Report for the Sexual Assault Services Program--Grants to Culturally Specific Programs.
Notice Sep 18, 2009
30-day notice of information collection under review: Annual Progress Report for the Sexual Assault Services Formula Grant Program.
Notice Sep 18, 2009
30-day notice of information collection under review: Semi- Annual Progress Report for the Grants To Enhance Culturally and Linguistically Specific Services for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking.
Notice Sep 18, 2009
60-day notice of information collection under review; Extension without change of a currently approved collection.
Notice Sep 18, 2009
Importer of Controlled Substances; Applications
Notice Sep 18, 2009
Importer of Controlled Substances; Registration
Notice Sep 18, 2009
Importer of Controlled Substances; Registration
Notice Sep 18, 2009
Importer of Controlled Substances; Registration
Notice Sep 18, 2009
Importer of Controlled Substances; Registration
Notice Sep 18, 2009
Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Application
Notice Sep 18, 2009
Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Registration
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Labor Department logo Labor Department

Proposed Individual Exemption:

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Notice of proposed individual exemption.
Notice Sep 18, 2009

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National Science Foundation

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Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Nuclear Regulatory Commission logo Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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Exemption from Specific Import License Requirements
Notice Sep 18, 2009
Notice of issuance and availability of Regulatory Guide 1.100, Revision 3.
Notice Sep 18, 2009
Request for a License to Export Radioactive Waste
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Proposed Standard Review Plan:

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The NRC is requesting public comment on NUREG-0800, "Standard Review Plan for the Review of Safety Analysis Reports for Nuclear Power Plants," Branch Technical Position (BTP) 18-1, on Guidance for Evaluating Minimum Inventory of Alarms, Controls, and...
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation logo Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

Approval of Amendment to Special Withdrawal Liability Rules:

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The Service Employees International Union Local 1 Pension Trust Fund requested the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation ("PBGC") to approve a plan amendment providing for special withdrawal liability rules for employers that maintain the Plan. PBGC p...
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Personnel Management Office logo Personnel Management Office

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The Automated Systems Management Group, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers the general public and other federal agencies the opportunity to comment on an existing information collection request (ICR) 3206-0040, Occupational Questionnaire, OP...
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Small Business Administration logo Small Business Administration

Disaster Declarations:

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This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of Michigan dated 09/11/2009. Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding. Incident Period: 08/08/2009 through 08/10/2009. Effective Date: 09/11/2009. Physical Loan Application De...
Notice Sep 18, 2009

State Department logo State Department

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The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. <bullet> Title of Information Collection: Department...
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations:

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Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of...
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Surface Transportation Board logo Surface Transportation Board

Acquisition of Control:

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DOT, STB
On August 19, 2009, 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), International Bus Services (IB...
Notice Sep 18, 2009

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Trade Representative, Office of United States

Generalized System of Preferences (GSP):

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This notice announces the initiation of a review to consider designating the Republic of Maldives as a beneficiary developing country for purposes of the GSP program, and solicits public comments on whether Maldives meets the eligibility criteria for...
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Transportation Department logo Transportation Department

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The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for a new information collection, which is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. We are required to publish this notice i...
Notice Sep 18, 2009
The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval to renew an information collection, which is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. We are required to publish this notice...
Notice Sep 18, 2009
FMCSA extends the time for submitting comments for an additional ten days in response to the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing fees for the Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement published on September 3, 2009. The FMCSA receive...
Proposed Rule Sep 18, 2009
The FHWA, on behalf of Caltrans, is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by Caltrans, and Other Federal Agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). These actions relate to a proposed highway project, the Schuyler Heim...
Notice Sep 18, 2009
An advocacy group representing users of psychiatric service dogs has petitioned the Department to eliminate a provision of the Department of Transportation's Air Carrier Access regulation. The provision in question permits air carriers to require doc...
Proposed Rule Sep 18, 2009

Acquisition of Control:

No documents available.

Airworthiness Directives:

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The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. The existing AD currently requires...
Proposed Rule Sep 18, 2009
The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes. The existing AD currently requires a one-time inspection to determine if metallic transitions are insta...
Proposed Rule Sep 18, 2009

Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.:

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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), in cooperation with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and the City of Anaheim, is issuing this notice of intent to advise other agencies and the public that they will be preparing a Draft Envi...
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Treasury Department logo Treasury Department

Title Type Published
As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we invite comments on the proposed or continuing information collections listed below in this notice.
Notice Sep 18, 2009
The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") is publishing the names of seven individuals and one entity whose property and interests in property have been unblocked pursuant to Executive Order 12978 of October 21, 1995, Blocki...
Notice Sep 18, 2009

Veterans Affairs Department logo Veterans Affairs Department

Meetings:

Title Type Published
National Research Advisory Council
Notice Sep 18, 2009

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