January 4, 2010 (Volume 75)

Federal Register January 4, 2010

View all documents issued on January 4, 2010. This daily issue includes official rules, notices, and regulatory updates from federal agencies.

91 documents were published on this date.

Agencies Publishing on January 4, 2010

Agriculture Department logo 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...
Rule Jan 04, 2010

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 Jan 04, 2010
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Jan 04, 2010
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...
Notice Jan 04, 2010
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...
Notice Jan 04, 2010
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...
Rule Jan 04, 2010

Expansion of Foreign-Trade Zone 17:

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Kansas City, KS
Notice Jan 04, 2010

Marine Mammals:

Title Type Published
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.
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...
Notice Jan 04, 2010

Defense Department logo 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.
Notice Jan 04, 2010
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.
Notice Jan 04, 2010
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.
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,...
Notice Jan 04, 2010

Energy Department logo 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...
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-...
Proposed Rule Jan 04, 2010

Filings:

Title Type Published
Big Rivers Electric Corp.
Notice Jan 04, 2010

Settlement Agreement and Soliciting Comments and Reply Comments:

Soliciting Scoping Comments:

Title Type Published
Marseilles Land and Water Co.
Notice Jan 04, 2010

Environmental Protection Agency logo Environmental Protection Agency

Title Type Published
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...
Notice Jan 04, 2010
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...
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...
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...
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...
Rule Jan 04, 2010

Clean Air Act Operating Permit Program:

Title Type Published
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...
Notice Jan 04, 2010
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...
Notice Jan 04, 2010

Proposed CERCLA Administrative Cost Recovery Settlement:

Title Type Published
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...
Notice Jan 04, 2010

Export-Import Bank logo Export-Import Bank

Title Type Published
Economic Impact Policy
Notice Jan 04, 2010

Federal Communications Commission logo Federal Communications Commission

Title Type Published
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 Jan 04, 2010
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 Jan 04, 2010
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 Jan 04, 2010

Federal Election Commission logo Federal Election Commission

Title Type Published
The Commission is making technical amendments to various sections of the Privacy Act, Government in the Sunshine Act, FOIA, and FECA rules.
Rule Jan 04, 2010

Federal Maritime Commission logo Federal Maritime Commission

Title Type Published
Agreements Filed
Notice Jan 04, 2010

Federal Reserve System logo Federal Reserve System

Title Type Published
Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies
Notice Jan 04, 2010

Health and Human Services Department logo Health and Human Services Department

Title Type Published
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Jan 04, 2010
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Jan 04, 2010
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Jan 04, 2010
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...
Notice Jan 04, 2010

Homeland Security Department logo Homeland Security Department

Title Type Published
30-Day Notice of Information Collection under Review; File No. OMB-6, Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance; OMB Control No. 1653-0019.
Notice Jan 04, 2010
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...
Rule Jan 04, 2010

Major Disasters and Related Determinations:

Title Type Published
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.
Notice Jan 04, 2010
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.
Notice Jan 04, 2010

Interior Department logo Interior Department

Meetings:

Title Type Published
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...
Notice Jan 04, 2010

Justice Department logo Justice Department

Title Type Published
Lodging of Consent Decree under the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act
Notice Jan 04, 2010

Application:

Title Type Published
Importer of Controlled Substances
Notice Jan 04, 2010

Nuclear Regulatory Commission logo Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Title Type Published
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...
Rule Jan 04, 2010
Order Imposing Trustworthiness and Reliability Requirements for Unescorted Access to Certain Radioactive Material
Notice Jan 04, 2010

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Office of National Drug Control Policy

Title Type Published
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Jan 04, 2010

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Postal Regulatory Commission

Title Type Published
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.
Notice Jan 04, 2010
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.
Notice Jan 04, 2010

Securities and Exchange Commission logo Securities and Exchange Commission

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Proposed Rule Changes:

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Special Counsel Office

Title Type Published
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...
Notice Jan 04, 2010

State Department logo State Department

Meetings:

Title Type Published
Overseas Schools Advisory Council
Notice Jan 04, 2010

Surface Transportation Board logo Surface Transportation Board

Title Type Published
DOT, STB
Release of Waybill Data
Notice Jan 04, 2010

Tennessee Valley Authority logo Tennessee Valley Authority

Title Type Published
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...
Notice Jan 04, 2010

Transportation Department logo Transportation Department

Title Type Published
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...
Notice Jan 04, 2010
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...
Rule Jan 04, 2010
Petition for Waiver of Compliance
Notice Jan 04, 2010
Petition for Waiver of Compliance
Notice Jan 04, 2010

Airworthiness Directives:

Title Type Published
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...
Proposed Rule Jan 04, 2010
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...
Proposed Rule Jan 04, 2010

Establishment of Class E Airspace:

Title Type Published
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.
Rule Jan 04, 2010

Hazardous Materials:

Title Type Published
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,...
Rule Jan 04, 2010

Modification of Class D and E Airspace:

Title Type Published
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...
Rule Jan 04, 2010

Modification of Class E Airspace:

Title Type Published
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...
Rule Jan 04, 2010
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...
Rule Jan 04, 2010

Petition for Waiver of Compliance and Scheduling of Public Hearing:

Public Hearing:

Title Type Published
Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad
Notice Jan 04, 2010

Special Conditions:

Title Type Published
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...
Rule Jan 04, 2010
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...
Rule Jan 04, 2010
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...
Rule Jan 04, 2010
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...
Rule Jan 04, 2010
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...
Proposed Rule Jan 04, 2010
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...
Proposed Rule Jan 04, 2010

Treasury Department logo Treasury Department

Title Type Published
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...
Notice Jan 04, 2010
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...
Proposed Rule Jan 04, 2010

Amendments to the Section 7216 Regulations:

Title Type Published
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...
Rule Jan 04, 2010
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...
Proposed Rule Jan 04, 2010

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