Federal Register January 4, 2010
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91 documents were published on this date.
Agencies Publishing on January 4, 2010
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Agriculture Department
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Commerce Department
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Defense Department
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Energy Department
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Environmental Protection Agency
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Export-Import Bank
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Federal Communications Commission
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Federal Election Commission
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Federal Maritime Commission
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Federal Reserve System
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Health and Human Services Department
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Homeland Security Department
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Interior Department
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Justice Department
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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OOffice of National Drug Control Policy (1)
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PPostal Regulatory Commission (2)
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Securities and Exchange Commission
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SSpecial Counsel Office (1)
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State Department
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Surface Transportation Board
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Tennessee Valley Authority
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Transportation Department
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Treasury Department
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Agriculture Department
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We are amending the fruits and vegetables regulations to allow the importation of Hass avocados from Peru into the continental United States. As a condition of entry, Hass avocados from Peru will have to be produced in accordance with a systems appro...
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Rule | Jan 04, 2010 |
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...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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In accordance with section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended ("the Act"), the Department of Commerce ("the Department") is automatically initiating a five-year review ("Sunset Review") of the antidumping duty orders listed below. The Inter...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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The International Trade Administration's (ITA) Manufacturing & Services Unit held a Sustainability and U.S. Competitiveness Summit on October 8, 2009. Manufacturing & Services is notifying the public of outcomes of this summit and requesting input on...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) publishes this final rule to announce to state and local governments and to federal agencies that, beginning on February 3, 2010, the Census Bureau will temporarily suspend the Population Estimates Challenge P...
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Rule | Jan 04, 2010 |
Expansion of Foreign-Trade Zone 17:
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Kansas City, KS
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Marine Mammals:
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Notice is hereby given that Daniel P. Costa, Ph.D., University of California at Santa Cruz, Long Marine Laboratory, 100 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, CA has been issued a major amendment to Permit No. 87-1851-01.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Meetings:
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Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C., App.), notice is hereby given that the Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology (VCAT), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), will meet Tuesday, February 2, 2010, from 8:30 a...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Defense Department
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The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of two section 36(b)(1) arms sales notifications to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated 21 July 1996.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of six section 36(b)(1) arms sales notifications to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated 21 July 1996.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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The Department of the Air Force is proposing to alter a system of records notice in its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Meetings:
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Pursuant to the provisions of section 10 of Public Law 92-463, the Federal Advisory Committee Act, notice is hereby given that the Department of Defense Wage Committee will meet in closed session on January 12 and 26, February 23, and March 9 and 23,...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Energy Department
Amended Record of Decision:
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is amending its initial Record of Decision (ROD) published December 19, 2005 (70 Federal Register [FR] 75165) (2005 ROD), pursuant to the Idaho High-Level Waste and Facilities Disposition Final Environmental Impact...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Applications:
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Cordova Electric Cooperative, Inc.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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Lockhart Power Co.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Energy Conservation Program:
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Pursuant to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing test procedures for measuring the energy consumption of walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers (collectively "walk-in equipment" or "walk-...
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Proposed Rule | Jan 04, 2010 |
Filings:
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Big Rivers Electric Corp.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Initial Market-Based Rate Filing:
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Oceanside Power, LLC
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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Stetson Wind II, LLC
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Settlement Agreement and Soliciting Comments and Reply Comments:
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Public Service Company of Colorado
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Soliciting Scoping Comments:
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Marseilles Land and Water Co.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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 req...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting public comment and recommendations on enforcement and compliance national priorities to be addressed for fiscal years 2011-2013. EPA selects these priority areas every three years in order to fo...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plan:
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EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the Kentucky State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning the maintenance plan addressing the 1997 8-hour ozone standard for the Paducah 8-hour ozone attainment area, which comprises Marshall County and a porti...
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Proposed Rule | Jan 04, 2010 |
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes:
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EPA is taking final action to approve a request submitted on February 26, 2009, from the State of Tennessee, through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), Air Pollution Control Division, to redesignate the Tennessee portion...
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Rule | Jan 04, 2010 |
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Designations of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes:
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EPA is determining that the Greensboro-Winston Salem-High Point, North Carolina, (hereafter referred to as "Greensboro, North Carolina") nonattainment area for the 1997 fine particulate matter (PM<INF>2.5</INF>) National Ambient Air Quality Standard...
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Rule | Jan 04, 2010 |
Clean Air Act Operating Permit Program:
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Pursuant to Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 505(b)(2) and 40 CFR 70.8(d), the EPA Administrator signed an Order, dated December 14, 2009, denying a petition to object to a title V operating permit issued by the Kentucky Division for Air Quality (KDAQ) to...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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Pursuant to Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 505(b)(2) and 40 CFR 70.8(d), the EPA Administrator signed an Order, dated December 15, 2009, granting in part and denying in part petitions to object to a merged prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) a...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Proposed CERCLA Administrative Cost Recovery Settlement:
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In accordance with Section 122(i) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended ("CERCLA"), 42 U.S.C. 9622(i), notice is hereby given of a proposed administrative settlement for recovery of past costs concern...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Export-Import Bank
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Economic Impact Policy
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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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...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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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...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Federal Election Commission
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The Commission is making technical amendments to various sections of the Privacy Act, Government in the Sunshine Act, FOIA, and FECA rules.
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Rule | Jan 04, 2010 |
Federal Maritime Commission
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Agreements Filed
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Federal Reserve System
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Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Health and Human Services Department
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) notifies Federal agencies of the laboratories currently certified to meet the standards of Subpart C of the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs (Mandatory Guidelines). The...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Meetings:
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Center for Scientific Review
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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Notice of meeting.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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Notice of meeting.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Homeland Security Department
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30-Day Notice of Information Collection under Review; File No. OMB-6, Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance; OMB Control No. 1653-0019.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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This rule identifies communities, where the sale of flood insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), that are scheduled for suspension on the effective dates listed within this rule because of noncompliance with...
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Rule | Jan 04, 2010 |
Major Disasters and Related Determinations:
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This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Alabama (FEMA-1866-DR), dated December 22, 2009, and related determinations.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of New Jersey (FEMA-1867-DR), dated December 22, 2009, and related determinations.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Interior Department
Meetings:
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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, North Slope Science Initiative (NSSI)-- Science Technical Advisory Panel (STAP) will mee...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Justice Department
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Lodging of Consent Decree under the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Application:
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Importer of Controlled Substances
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations to provide alternate fracture toughness requirements for protection against pressurized thermal shock (PTS) events for pressurized water reactor (PWR) pressure vessels. This final ru...
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Rule | Jan 04, 2010 |
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Order Imposing Trustworthiness and Reliability Requirements for Unescorted Access to Certain Radioactive Material
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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Office of National Drug Control Policy
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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Postal Regulatory Commission
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The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service request to change prices for a Global Plus 2 contract. This notice provides an opportunity for the public to comment.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service request to change prices for a Global Plus 2 contract. This notice provides an opportunity for the public to comment.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Securities and Exchange Commission
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Proposed Rule Changes:
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Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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NYSE Arca, Inc.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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NYSE Arca, Inc.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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New York Stock Exchange LLC
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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Special Counsel Office
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44U.S.C. Chapter 35), and implementing regulations at 5 CFR part 1320, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC), plans to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for use...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
State Department
Meetings:
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Overseas Schools Advisory Council
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Surface Transportation Board
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Release of Waybill Data
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Tennessee Valley Authority
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At its meeting on November 19, 2009, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the TVA Board made its determinations on the PURPA Standards set forth in the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-617) (PURPA), as amended by the Energy Independe...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Transportation Department
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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) described below is being forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval for rene...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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This final rule eliminates regulations which require contractors on National Highway System (NHS) projects of $1 million or more to submit Form FHWA-47. Since the FHWA no longer uses this information, the FHWA is eliminating this reporting requiremen...
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Rule | Jan 04, 2010 |
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Petition for Waiver of Compliance
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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Petition for Waiver of Compliance
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Airworthiness Directives:
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We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct a...
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Proposed Rule | Jan 04, 2010 |
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We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct a...
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Proposed Rule | Jan 04, 2010 |
Establishment of Class E Airspace:
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This action confirms the effective date of a direct final rule published in the Federal Register that establishes Class E Airspace at Spencer, WV. This action enhances the safety and airspace management of Boggs Field Airport, Spencer, WV.
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Rule | Jan 04, 2010 |
Hazardous Materials:
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On January 14, 2009, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a final rule amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to maintain alignment with international standards by incorporating various amendments,...
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Rule | Jan 04, 2010 |
Modification of Class D and E Airspace:
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This action confirms the effective date of a direct final rule published in the Federal Register May 6, 2009, that modifies Class D and Class E airspace at Stanly County Airport, Albemarle, NC. This action also corrects the True bearing used in the C...
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Rule | Jan 04, 2010 |
Modification of Class E Airspace:
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This action confirms the effective date of a direct final rule published in the Federal Register that modifies Class E airspace at Raleigh County Memorial Airport, Beckley, WV. This rule increases the safety and management of the aircraft operations...
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Rule | Jan 04, 2010 |
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This action confirms the effective date of a direct final rule published in the Federal Register that modifies the Class E airspace at Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport, Sarasota, FL. This rule increases the safety and management of the aircra...
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Rule | Jan 04, 2010 |
Petition for Waiver of Compliance and Scheduling of Public Hearing:
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Association of American Railroads
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Public Hearing:
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Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
Special Conditions:
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The FAA issues these special conditions for the Airbus Model A318-112. This airplane, as modified by Bizjet, a Lufthansa Technik Company, will have a novel or unusual design feature when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the airworthi...
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Rule | Jan 04, 2010 |
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These special conditions are issued for the Airbus Model A330 series airplanes. These airplanes will have a novel or unusual design feature(s) associated with seats that include non-traditional, large, non-metallic panels that would affect survivabil...
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Rule | Jan 04, 2010 |
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These special conditions are issued for the Airbus Model A340 series airplanes. These airplanes will have a novel or unusual design feature(s) associated with seats that include non-traditional, large, non-metallic panels that would affect survivabil...
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Rule | Jan 04, 2010 |
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These special conditions are issued for Boeing Model 757 series airplanes. These airplanes, as modified by Continental Airlines, Inc., will have a novel or unusual design feature associated with seats that include non-traditional, large, non-metallic...
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Rule | Jan 04, 2010 |
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This action proposes special conditions for the Boeing Model 787-8 airplane. This airplane will have novel or unusual design features associated with installation of an overhead crew rest compartment. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not c...
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Proposed Rule | Jan 04, 2010 |
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This action proposes special conditions for the Boeing Model 787-8 airplane. This airplane will have novel or unusual design features associated with an overhead flightcrew rest (OFCR) compartment, which is proposed to be occupiable during taxi, take...
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Proposed Rule | Jan 04, 2010 |
Treasury Department
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The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and continuing information collections, as required by the Paperw...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2010 |
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The Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service (FMS), is proposing to amend its regulation governing the endorsement and payment of checks drawn on the United States Treasury, to provide that Treasury may direct Federal Reserve Banks to...
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Proposed Rule | Jan 04, 2010 |
Amendments to the Section 7216 Regulations:
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This document contains final and temporary regulations that provide rules relating to the disclosure and use of tax return information by tax return preparers. These regulations provide updated guidance affecting tax return preparers regarding the us...
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Rule | Jan 04, 2010 |
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In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations that provide updated guidance affecting tax return preparers regarding the use of information related to lists for solicitation of ta...
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Proposed Rule | Jan 04, 2010 |
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