December 28, 2010 (Volume 75)

Federal Register December 28, 2010

View all documents issued on December 28, 2010. This daily issue includes official rules, notices, and regulatory updates from federal agencies.

211 documents were published on this date.

Agencies Publishing on December 28, 2010

Agriculture Department logo Agriculture Department

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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.:

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Notice of Extension of Scoping Period for Environmental Impact Statement.
Notice Dec 28, 2010
The Huron-Manistee National Forests (Forest Service) will prepare a supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) to assess the environmental impacts of a Land and Resource Management Plan alternative that would ban firearm hunting and snowmobil...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Hass Avocados from Mexico:

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We are amending the regulations governing the importation of fruits and vegetables to provide for the importation of Hass avocados from Mexico into Puerto Rico under the same systems approach currently required for the importation of Hass avocados in...
Rule Dec 28, 2010

Meetings:

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The Wrangell-Petersburg Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Petersburg, Alaska. The committee is meeting as authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (Pub.L 110- 343) and in compliance with the Federal Adviso...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Commerce Department logo Commerce Department

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") proposes to discontinue its secondary design coding, the practice of coding newly registered trademarks in its searchable electronic database with design mark codes based on the old paper search...
Notice Dec 28, 2010
The Department of Commerce ("the Department") has received requests to conduct administrative reviews of various antidumping and countervailing duty orders and findings with November anniversary dates. In accordance with the Department's regulations,...
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Notice and opportunity for public comment.
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Antidumping Proceedings:

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The Department of Commerce ("the Department") is requesting comments regarding the calculation of the weighted average dumping margin and antidumping duty assessment rate in certain antidumping duty proceedings. Currently, in a review of an antidumpi...
Proposed Rule Dec 28, 2010

Endangered and Threatened Species:

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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announces the adoption of an Endangered Species Act (ESA) Recovery Plan for the Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus). The Recovery Plan contains revisions and additions in consideration of public comments...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Final Results of New Shipper Reviews:

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The Department of Commerce ("Department") is conducting a new shipper review ("NSR") of the antidumping duty order covering certain non-frozen apple juice concentrate from the People's Republic of China. See Notice of Amended Final Determination of S...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Fisheries of Northeastern United States:

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NMFS issues final specifications for the 2011 summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass fisheries. This final rule specifies allowed harvest limits for both commercial and recreational fisheries, including commercial scup possession limits. This acti...
Rule Dec 28, 2010
NMFS issues this interim final rule to amend the cost recovery regulations implementing the Tilefish Fishery Management Plan (FMP) to require the first year cost-recovery fee percentage to be calculated based on the best estimate of the actual costs...
Rule Dec 28, 2010

Meetings:

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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will convene a meeting of the Ad Hoc Reef Fish Limited Access Privilege Program Advisory Panel.
Notice Dec 28, 2010
The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold meetings of its Marianas Archipelago Plan Team (PT), Guam Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee (Guam REAC), Mariana Archipelago Advisory Panel (AP) and Commonwealth of the Northern M...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review:

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The Department of Commerce (the Department) is conducting a semiannual new shipper review (NSR) under the antidumping duty order on polyethylene terephthalate film, sheet, and strip (PET film) from India in response to a request from SRF Limited (SRF...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty New Shipper Review:

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The Department of Commerce (the Department) is conducting a new shipper review under the countervailing duty (CVD) order on polyethylene terephthalate film, sheet and strip (PET film) from India in response to a request from SRF Limited (SRF). The pe...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Commodity Futures Trading Commission logo Commodity Futures Trading Commission

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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission or CFTC) is proposing regulations to implement new statutory provisions established under Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act). Section 731 of...
Proposed Rule Dec 28, 2010
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Consumer Product Safety Commission logo Consumer Product Safety Commission

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Section 104(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 ("CPSIA") requires the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC" or "Commission") to promulgate consumer product safety standards for durable infant or toddler products. Thes...
Rule Dec 28, 2010
Section 104(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 ("CPSIA") requires the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC," "Commission," or "we") to promulgate consumer product safety standards for durable infant or toddle...
Rule Dec 28, 2010

Third Party Testing for Certain Childrens Products:

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) is issuing a notice of requirements that provides the criteria and process for Commission acceptance of accreditation of third party conformity assessment bodies for testing pursuant to spec...
Rule Dec 28, 2010

Defense Department logo Defense Department

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This proposed rule implements 32 CFR part 185 and legislation concerning restriction on direct participation by DoD personnel. It provides specific policy direction and assigns responsibilities with respect to DoD support provided to Federal, State,...
Proposed Rule Dec 28, 2010
Under the provisions of Section 33 U.S.C. 426-2, the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C. Appendix), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b), and 41 CFR 102-3.50, the Department of Defense gives notice that it is renewi...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.:

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Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended (42 United States Code 4321, et seq.), the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of NEPA (40 Code of Federal Regulation (CF...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Meetings:

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On Tuesday, December 14, 2010, the Department of Defense announced by publication in the Federal Register (75 FR 77848) closed meetings of the Missile Defense Advisory Committee. These meetings have been rescheduled from January 19-20, 2011, to Janua...
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.150, the Department of Defense announces that the United Sta...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Energy Department logo Energy Department

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Combined Filings
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Combined Filings
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Combined Filings
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Combined Filings
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Pursuant to Article VIII.C of the Agreement for Cooperation Concerning Civil Uses of Atomic Energy, signed April 4, 1972, as amended, the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) hereby jointly d...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Applications:

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Kern River Gas Transmission Co.
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Compliance Filings:

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North American Electric Reliability Corp.
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Environmental Assessments; Availability, etc.:

Filings:

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City of Riverside, CA
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Meetings:

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This notice announces an open meeting of the Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future (the Commission). The Commission was organized pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) (the Act). This notice is pro...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

National Energy Technology Laboratory:

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This notice is issued in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209(c)(1) and 37 CFR 404.7(a)(1)(i). NETL hereby gives notice of its intent to grant an exclusive license to practice the inventions described and claimed in U.S. Patent Application Numbers 61/305,11...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Techincal Conferences:

Title Type Published
Smart Grid Interoperability Standards
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Environmental Protection Agency logo Environmental Protection Agency

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans:

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On October 6, 2009, Minnesota submitted a request for a sulfur dioxide State Implementation Plan revision for Marathon Petroleum in St. Paul Park. This submittal updates the State Implementation Plan to reflect the installation of new boilers and a s...
Rule Dec 28, 2010
EPA is proposing to approve a sulfur dioxide State Implementation Plan revision request for Marathon Petroleum in St. Paul Park, Minnesota. This submittal updates the State Implementation Plan to reflect the installation of new boilers and a sulfur r...
Proposed Rule Dec 28, 2010
EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This SIP revision includes amendments to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) Rules and Regulations, Article XXI, Air Polluti...
Proposed Rule Dec 28, 2010
EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Pennsylvania State Implementation Plan (SIP). These SIP revisions include amendments to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) Rules and Regulations, Article XXI, Air Pollution Cont...
Rule Dec 28, 2010
EPA is updating the materials submitted by West Virginia that are incorporated by reference (IBR) into the State Implementation Plan (SIP). The regulations affected by this update have been previously submitted by the West Virginia Department of Envi...
Rule Dec 28, 2010
EPA is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia. This revision consists of amendments to the Commonwealth of Virginia's ambient air quality standards for particulate matter (PM). This action is be...
Rule Dec 28, 2010

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans:

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On November 16, 2010 (75 FR 69884), EPA published a direct final rule approving portions of four revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) that create and amend the Emissions Banking and Trading of Allowances (EBTA) Program. The EBTA Pro...
Rule Dec 28, 2010

Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program:

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EPA published a notice in the Federal Register of November 4, 2010, concerning a draft guidance document titled, "Weight-of-Evidence Guidance Document: Evaluating Results of EDSP Tier 1 Screening To Identify Candidate Chemicals for Tier 2 Testing." E...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Federal Communications Commission logo Federal Communications Commission

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In this document the Commission amends its rules to include measurement procedures for determining the strength of a digital broadcast television (DTV) signal at any specific location. These procedures will be used for determining whether households...
Rule Dec 28, 2010
In this document, the Commission seeks to promote and facilitate wireless innovation to ensure that the promise of dynamic spectrum access technologies can be fully realized and applied across more of the radio spectrum. A dynamic sharing approach wo...
Proposed Rule Dec 28, 2010
The Federal Communications Commission amends its rules to grant in part the Petition for Reconsideration filed by the North American Submarine Cable Association (NASCA) and otherwise affirm the Commission's Report and Order, Amendment of parts 1 and...
Rule Dec 28, 2010

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation logo Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Charter Renewals:

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Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act ("FACA"), 5 U.S.C. App. 2, and after consultation with the General Services Administration, the Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has determined that renewal of the...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Federal Housing Finance Agency logo Federal Housing Finance Agency

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The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA or agency) is adopting a final rule to implement section 1116 of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA). Section 1116 of HERA requires FHFA, the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae)...
Rule Dec 28, 2010
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is issuing a final regulation that will govern the portfolio holdings of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (collectively, the Enterprises) during the pendency of the conservatorships. The final regulation adopts FHF...
Rule Dec 28, 2010

Federal Housing Finance Board logo Federal Housing Finance Board

No documents available.

Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission logo Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission

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The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission (the "Commission") is an independent adjudicatory agency that provides hearings and appellate review of cases arising under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, or Mine Act. Hearings are...
Rule Dec 28, 2010

Federal Reserve System logo Federal Reserve System

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The Federal Reserve proposes to revise the FR 1379c online complaint form by (1) expanding the contact section for complaints submitted on behalf of a consumer by a third-party representative, (2) adding a field to provide the financial institution's routing number, and (3) deleting the question on how the consumer learned about the FRCH. The Federal Reserve proposes to extend the FR 1379a and FR 1379b without revision.
Notice Dec 28, 2010
On October 14, 2010, the Federal Reserve published a notice in the Federal Register (75 FR 63181) requesting public comment for 60 days on the extension, without revision, of this information collection. The comment period for this notice expired on December 13, 2010. The Federal Reserve did not receive any comments.
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company
Notice Dec 28, 2010
The Board is requesting public comment on proposed new Regulation II, Debit Card Interchange Fees and Routing, which: establishes standards for determining whether an interchange fee received or charged by an issuer with respect to an electronic debi...
Proposed Rule Dec 28, 2010
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies; Correction
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Federal Trade Commission logo Federal Trade Commission

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The Commission announces amendments to the FTC's Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries. The amendments in particular provide guidance on how to mark and describe non-deceptively an alloy of platinum and non-precious metals, c...
Rule Dec 28, 2010

Health and Human Services Department logo Health and Human Services Department

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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Dec 28, 2010
This document corrects errors that appeared in the notice published in the November 29, Federal Register entitled "Findings of Misconduct in Science."
Notice Dec 28, 2010
The inventions listed below are owned by an agency of the U.S. Government and are available for licensing in the U.S. in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 207 to achieve expeditious commercialization of results of Federally-funded research and development. F...
Notice Dec 28, 2010
The inventions listed below are owned by an agency of the U.S. Government and are available for licensing in the U.S. in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 207 to achieve expeditious commercialization of results of federally-funded research and development. F...
Notice Dec 28, 2010
The inventions listed below are owned by an agency of the U.S. Government and are available for licensing in the U.S. in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 207 to achieve expeditious commercialization of results of federally-funded research and development. F...
Notice Dec 28, 2010
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is deleting from its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Notice Dec 28, 2010
In accordance with section 205 of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), this annual notice solicits proposals and recommendations for developing new and modifying existing safe harbor provisions under the Federal an...
Proposed Rule Dec 28, 2010
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reopening the comment period for the proposed rule published in the Federal Register of April 17, 1997 (the 1997 proposed rule). The 1997 proposed rule would replace the voluntary petition process to affirm t...
Proposed Rule Dec 28, 2010

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:

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Under the provisions of Section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the National Center for Research Resources, the National Institutes of Health has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and app...
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Notice of Interstate Lien
Notice Dec 28, 2010
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a collection of information entitled "Premarket Notification" has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Notice Dec 28, 2010
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 (the PRA).
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Determination that Products Were Not Withdrawn From Sale for Reasons of Safety or Effectiveness:

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that TRANDATE (labetalol hydrochloride) tablets, 300 milligrams (mg) and 400 mg, were not withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness. This determination means that FDA will not beg...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Meetings:

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Advisory Committee on Interdisciplinary, Community-Based Linkages
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Notice.
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Center for Scientific Review
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Center for Scientific Review
Notice Dec 28, 2010
This notice announces a forthcoming meeting of an advisory committee of the Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (OCIIO) in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the me...
Notice Dec 28, 2010
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Notice Dec 28, 2010
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Notice Dec 28, 2010
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering
Notice Dec 28, 2010

New Animal Drugs:

Title Type Published
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 Thorn Bioscience LLC. The NADA provides for the use of deslorelin acetate injectable suspens...
Rule Dec 28, 2010

Request for Nominations:

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting that any consumer organizations interested in participating in the selection of voting and/or nonvoting consumer representatives to serve on its advisory committees or panels notify FDA in writing....
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Homeland Security Department logo Homeland Security Department

Title Type Published
This document provides notice that effective January 3, 2011, the export certification requirement for imports of beef from Australia subject to quantitative restraints will be accomplished through the Electronic Certification System (eCERT). Beginni...
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Modified Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) are finalized for the communities listed below. These modified BFEs will be used to calculate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and their contents.
Rule Dec 28, 2010

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:

Title Type Published
60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: E-Verify Program Data Collection; OMB Control No. 1615-New.
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Privacy Act of 1974; Implementation of Exemptions:

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The Department of Homeland Security is issuing a final rule to amend its regulations to exempt portions of a newly established system of records titled "Department of Homeland Security/United States Citizenship and Immigration Services-012 Citizenshi...
Rule Dec 28, 2010

Safety Zones:

Title Type Published
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone extending the entire width of the river between mile markers 0.6 and 0.8 on the Allegheny River. The safety zone is needed to protect the public from the hazards associated with the First Night...
Rule Dec 28, 2010
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the waters of the Columbia River in the vicinity of The Dalles Lock and Dam while the Army Corps of Engineers completes repairs to the lock. The safety zone is necessary to help ensure the sa...
Rule Dec 28, 2010
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone encompassing all waters within 100 yards of Pier 90/91 between terminal 89 and the Elliott Bay Marina Breakwater on Elliott Bay in Seattle, Washington. The safety zone is necessary to help ensur...
Rule Dec 28, 2010

Housing and Urban Development Department logo Housing and Urban Development Department

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:

Title Type Published
The currently approved information collection related to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (2529-0043) is being submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as a new collection, as required by the Paperwork Reductio...
Notice Dec 28, 2010
The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for emergency review and approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comment...
Notice Dec 28, 2010
The proposed information collection requirement described below is being submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Department is soliciting public comments...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Privacy Act; Systems of Records:

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Modified the routine uses to identify the Federal Reserve as a Federal agency that receives CHUMS data for statistical research. The Computerized Homes Underwriting Management System supports Housing staff in the processing of single family mortgage...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Interior Department logo Interior Department

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Pursuant to its authority under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ("OCSLA"), 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq., as amended; and the Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf Rules, 30 CFR part 285 ("Rule"), BO...
Notice Dec 28, 2010
The Bureau of Reclamation is reopening the review period for the HRA for another 30 days from the date of publication of this Notice. The notice of availability of the HRA was published in the Federal Register on November 4, 2010 (75 FR 67993). The p...
Notice Dec 28, 2010
The Secretary of the Interior designates the site located at 117 South Hervey Street, Hope, Arkansas 71801, as the "President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site."
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:

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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE or Bureau) is submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for renewal the collection of information for implementation of certain regulations impl...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants:

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We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), determine endangered status for the following seven Brazilian bird species and subspecies (collectively referred to as "species" for purposes of this rule) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as...
Rule Dec 28, 2010
We, the Fish and Wildlife Service, announce the availability of the recovery plan for the St. Andrew beach mouse (Peromyscus polionotus peninsularis). The recovery plan includes specific recovery objectives and criteria to be met in order to reclassi...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.:

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The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) and the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority propose to prepare a joint EIS/EIR to analyze the effects of water transfers from water agencies in northern California to water agen...
Notice Dec 28, 2010
The Bureau of Reclamation is extending the comment period for the Odessa Subarea Special Study DEIS to January 31, 2011. The original notice of availability for the DEIS was published in the Federal Register on October 25, 2010. The public review per...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Record of Decision:

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Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), and the Council on Environmental Quality regulations (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508), the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS) has prepared and approved a Re...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

International Trade Commission logo International Trade Commission

Terminations of Investigations:

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Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge's initial determination ("ID") (Order No. 11) granting a joint motion to terminate the investigation as to one res...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

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Joint Board for Enrollment of Actuaries

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In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries (Joint Board) is amending the requirements regarding access to records to revise the listing of the Joint Board's systems of r...
Rule Dec 28, 2010

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Judicial Conference of the United States

Hearings:

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The following public hearing on proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, has been canceled: Criminal Rules Hearing, January 5, 2011, I San Francisco, CA
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Meetings:

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The Advisory Committee on Rules of Appellate Procedure will hold a two-day meeting. The meeting will be open to public observation but not participation.
Notice Dec 28, 2010
The Advisory Committee on Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure will hold a two-day meeting. The meeting will be open to public observation but not participation.
Notice Dec 28, 2010
The Advisory Committee on Rules of Criminal Procedure will hold a two-day meeting. The meeting will be open to public observation but not participation.
Notice Dec 28, 2010
The Advisory Committee on Rules of Civil Procedure will hold a two-day meeting. The meeting will be open to public observation but not participation.
Notice Dec 28, 2010
The Advisory Committee on Rules of Evidence will hold a one- day meeting. The meeting will be open to public observation but not participation.
Notice Dec 28, 2010
The Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure will hold a two-day meeting. The meeting will be open to public observation but not participation.
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Justice Department logo Justice Department

Title Type Published
30-Day notice of information collection under review: permanent provisions of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act.
Notice Dec 28, 2010
30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: List of Responsible Persons.
Notice Dec 28, 2010
30-day notice of information collection under review: transactions Among Licensee/Permittees and Transactions Among Licensees and Holders of User Permits.
Notice Dec 28, 2010
30-Day notice of information collection under review:
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Correction to OMB Control Number in 60 day notice. 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Certification of Knowledge of State Laws, Submission of Water Pollution Act.
Notice Dec 28, 2010
30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Open Letter to States With Permits That Appear to Qualify as Alternatives to NICS Checks.
Notice Dec 28, 2010
30-Day notice of information collection under review: Identification of Explosive Materials.
Notice Dec 28, 2010
30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Application for Limited Permit.
Notice Dec 28, 2010

National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993:

Title Type Published
United Negro College Fund Special Programs Research and Development Consortium
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Paroling, Recommitting, and Supervising Federal Prisoners:

Title Type Published
The U.S. Parole Commission is revising its rule on original jurisdiction cases. The revision adds as a criterion for original jurisdiction designation a case in which the offender caused the death of a law enforcement officer while the officer was pe...
Rule Dec 28, 2010

Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement:

Title Type Published
United States v. LucasFilm Ltd.
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Labor Department logo Labor Department

Title Type Published
This document contains a request for information on how group health plans and health insurance issuers can employ value-based insurance design in the coverage of recommended preventive services.
Proposed Rule Dec 28, 2010

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:

Title Type Published
The Department of Labor (DOL) hereby announces the submission of the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, "Affordable Care Act Advance Notice of Rescission," to the Office of Manageme...
Notice Dec 28, 2010
The Department of Labor (DOL) hereby announces the submission of the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, "Affordable Care Act Enrollment Opportunity Notice--Prohibition on Lifetime L...
Notice Dec 28, 2010
The Department of Labor (DOL) hereby announces submission of the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, "Affordable Care Act Patient Protection Notice," to the Office of Management and...
Notice Dec 28, 2010
The Department of Labor (DOL) hereby announces the submission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, "Concrete and Masonry Construction Standard" to the Office of Management...
Notice Dec 28, 2010
The Department of Labor (DOL) hereby announces the submission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, "Logging Operations Standard," to the Office of Management and Budget (OM...
Notice Dec 28, 2010
The Department of Labor (DOL) hereby announces the submission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, "Overhead and Gantry Cranes Standard," to the Office of Management and Bu...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

National Aeronautics and Space Administration logo National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing inf...
Notice Dec 28, 2010
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing inf...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

National Credit Union Administration logo National Credit Union Administration

Fiduciary Duties at Federal Credit Unions:

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NCUA is issuing final amendments to its regulations covering several related subjects. The final rule documents and clarifies the fiduciary duties and responsibilities of Federal credit union (FCU) directors. The final rule amends NCUA's indemnificat...
Rule Dec 28, 2010

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National Science Foundation

Title Type Published
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to request clearance of this collection. In accordance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), we are providing opportunity for p...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

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National Transportation Safety Board

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Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Nuclear Regulatory Commission logo Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Title Type Published
Biweekly Notice, Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Notice of Issuance and Availability of Regulatory Guide 4.16, Revision 2, "Monitoring and Reporting Radioactive Materials in Liquid and Gaseous Effluents from Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities."
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation logo Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

Approval of Exemption From Bond/Escrow Requirements:

Title Type Published
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation has granted a request from Ricketts Acquisition LLC for an exemption from the bond/escrow requirement of section 4204(a)(1)(B) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, with respect t...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Request for Exemption from Bond/Escrow Requirements:

Title Type Published
This notice advises interested persons that the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation ("PBGC") has received a request from Rangers Baseball Express, LLC, for an exemption from the bond/escrow requirement of section 4204(a)(1)(B) of the Employee Retire...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Personnel Management Office logo Personnel Management Office

Meetings:

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The National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations plans to meet on the following dates-- Wednesday, January 19, 2011. Wednesday, February 16, 2011. The meetings will start at 10 a.m. and will be held in the AIA Gallery Room at the American I...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

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Science and Technology Policy Office

Meetings:

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The Aeronautics Science and Technology Subcommittee (ASTS) of the National Science and Technology Council's (NSTC) Committee on Technology will hold a public meeting to review and discuss the National Aeronautics RDT&E Infrastructure Plan. Executive...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Securities and Exchange Commission logo Securities and Exchange Commission

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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Approval of Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and Annual Accounting Support Fee for Calendar year 2011
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Proposed Rule Changes:

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Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc.
Notice Dec 28, 2010
EDGA Exchange, Inc.
Notice Dec 28, 2010
EDGX Exchange, Inc.
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
Notice Dec 28, 2010
NASDAQ OMX BX, Inc.
Notice Dec 28, 2010
NASDAQ OMX PHLX LLC
Notice Dec 28, 2010
NYSE Arca, Inc.
Notice Dec 28, 2010
NYSE Arca, Inc.
Notice Dec 28, 2010
NYSE Arca, Inc.
Notice Dec 28, 2010
New York Stock Exchange LLC
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Social Security Administration logo Social Security Administration

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We are announcing that the assessment percentage rate under sections 206(d) and 1631(d)(2)(C) of the Social Security Act (Act), 42 U.S.C. 406 (d), and 1383(d)(2)(C), is 6.3 percent for 2011.
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Transportation Department logo 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 Requirements (ICRs) abstracted below have been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review an...
Notice Dec 28, 2010
On August 5, 2010, the FAA published a notice in the Federal Register advising manufacturers of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) detection equipment that it was considering issuing waivers to Buy American requirements of 49 USC 50101 to foreign manufactur...
Notice Dec 28, 2010
This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of 14 CFR. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of the FAA's regulatory activities. Neither publi...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:

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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day commen...
Notice Dec 28, 2010
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day commen...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

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 Dec 28, 2010
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Model 737-200, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracking of certain fuselage frames and stub beams, and corrective actions if necessary....
Rule Dec 28, 2010
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes. This AD requires inspections for scribe lines in the fuselage skin at lap joints, the splice strap at certain butt joints, the...
Rule Dec 28, 2010
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracking in the body skin around the aft corners of the nose wheel well; for certain airplanes, repetitive inspections for c...
Rule Dec 28, 2010
The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to certain Model 747-200C, -200F, -400, -400D, and -400F series airplanes. That AD currently requires repetitive inspections for cracks in the overlapping (upper) skin of...
Rule Dec 28, 2010
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD requires a detailed inspection of the entryway door movable ceiling panel for pin migration at either end of the hinge assembly and damage to the pin; a detaile...
Rule Dec 28, 2010
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 Dec 28, 2010
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above that are equipped with Thielert Aircraft Engine GmbH (TAE) Engine Model TAE-125-01 installed per Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. SA03303AT. This AD requires inst...
Rule Dec 28, 2010
This amendment supersedes an existing emergency airworthiness directive (EAD) for the specified Sikorsky model helicopters. The EAD requires inspecting the LITEF Attitude Heading and Reference System (AHRS) unit of the navigation system to determine...
Rule Dec 28, 2010
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes. This proposed AD would require, for certain airplanes, replacing certain boost pump relays with ground fault interrupter (GFI...
Proposed Rule Dec 28, 2010
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various aircraft equipped with certain ACSS TCAS units. This proposed AD would require upgrading software. This proposed AD results from reports of anomalies with TCAS units during a flight t...
Proposed Rule Dec 28, 2010

Amendment of Class E Airspace:

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This action amends Class E airspace for the Columbus, OH, area, to accommodate Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) at Port Columbus International Airport, Columbus, OH. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the sa...
Rule Dec 28, 2010
This action amends Class E airspace at Farmington, MO, to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) at Farmington Regional Airport, Farmington, MO. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and ma...
Rule Dec 28, 2010
This action amends Class E airspace at Johnson, KS, to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) at Stanton County Municipal Airport, Johnson, KS. Minor adjustments to geographic coordinates would also be m...
Rule Dec 28, 2010
This action amends Class E airspace at Mansfield, OH, to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) at Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport, Mansfield, OH. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and...
Rule Dec 28, 2010
This action proposes to amend Class E airspace at Point Lookout, MO. Additional controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) at M. Graham Clark- Taney Field Airport. The FAA is taking this action...
Proposed Rule Dec 28, 2010
This action amends Class E airspace for Taos, NM. Decommissioning of the Ski non-directional beacon (NDB) at Taos Regional Airport, Taos, NM, has made this action necessary to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operatio...
Rule Dec 28, 2010

Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.:

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This notice rescinds the Notice of Intent for preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for proposed highway, State Route 15, to provide a connection between Interstate 10 and U.S. 98 near Beaumont, Harrison, George, Greene, Jackson, Perry, a...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Establishment of Class E Airspace:

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This action establishes Class E airspace at Benton, IL, to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) at Benton Municipal Airport, Benton, IL. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and manageme...
Rule Dec 28, 2010
This action establishes Class E airspace at Central City, NE, to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) at Central City Municipal--Larry Reineke Field Airport, Central City, NE. The FAA is taking this ac...
Rule Dec 28, 2010

Establishments of Class E Airspace:

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This action proposes to establish Class E Airspace at Colebrook, NH, to accommodate a new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) special Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) serving the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital Helip...
Proposed Rule Dec 28, 2010

Modification of Class E Airspace:

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This action will amend existing Class E airspace at Rawlins, WY. The decommissioning of the Sinclair Non-Directional Radio Beacon (NDB) at Rawlins Municipal Airport/Harvey Field, has made this action necessary. This will improve the safety and manage...
Rule Dec 28, 2010

Petition for Decision that Nonconforming Vehicles Are Eligible for Importation:

Title Type Published
This document announces receipt by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that 1991 Rice Beaufort Double trailers that were not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable Federal Motor Vehic...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Petitions for Decisions of Inconsequential Noncompliance:

Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace:

Title Type Published
This action proposes to establish Class E Airspace at Lancaster, NH to accommodate a new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) special Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) serving the Weeks Medical Center Heliport. This acti...
Proposed Rule Dec 28, 2010
This action proposes to establish Class E Airspace at Wolfeboro, NH, to accommodate a new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) special Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) serving Huggins Hospital Heliport. This action woul...
Proposed Rule Dec 28, 2010

Revocation of Class E Airspace:

Title Type Published
This action removes Class E airspace at Lone Star, TX. Abandonment of the former Lone Star Steel Company Airport and cancellation of all Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) has eliminated the need for controlled airspace in the Lone Star,...
Rule Dec 28, 2010

Treasury Department logo Treasury Department

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The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") is publishing the names of 10 newly-designated entities and 5 newly-designated individuals whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13382 of J...
Notice Dec 28, 2010
The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") is publishing the names of one newly-designated individual whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13469 of July 25, 2008 "Blocking Property...
Notice Dec 28, 2010
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Dec 28, 2010
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 13224 of September 23, 2001, "Blocking Property...
Notice Dec 28, 2010
This document contains correctioning amendments to correct errors resulting from the publication of to final regulations (TD 9505) that were published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 (75 FR 64123) providing guidance relating to c...
Rule Dec 28, 2010
This document contains a correction to a notice of proposed rulemaking (REG-132554-08) that was published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 (75 FR 64197) providing guidance relating to certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Cod...
Proposed Rule Dec 28, 2010
This document contains a correction to temporary regulations (TD 9508) thatwere published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 (75 FR 76262)providing guidance about the treatment of fails charges for purposes of sections 871 and 881...
Rule Dec 28, 2010
The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") is publishing the names of ten individuals whose property and interests in property have been unblocked pursuant to Executive Order 13288 of March 6, 2003, "Blocking Property of Pers...
Notice Dec 28, 2010

Prohibited Service at Savings and Loan Holding Companies:

Title Type Published
OTS is revising its rules implementing section 19(e) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA), which prohibits any person who has been convicted of any criminal offense involving dishonesty, breach of trust, or money laundering (or who has agreed...
Rule Dec 28, 2010

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