Federal Register January 4, 2012
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89 documents were published on this date.
Agencies Publishing on January 4, 2012
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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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Executive Office of the President
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Export-Import Bank
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Federal Reserve System
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Federal Trade Commission
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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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International Trade Commission
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MMarine Mammal Commission (1)
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National Credit Union Administration
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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PPostal Regulatory Commission (2)
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Securities and Exchange Commission
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State Department
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Surface Transportation Board
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Transportation Department
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Treasury Department
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Veterans Affairs Department
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Agriculture Department
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Rural Business-Cooperative Service's intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of the Feasibility Study program admin...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Rural Business-Cooperative Service's intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of the Energy Audit and Renewable Ener...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
Requests for Nominations:
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The Forest Resource Coordinating Committee (FRCC) is filling eight vacant positions. Candidates who wish to be considered for membership on the Forest Resource Coordinating Committee should submit an AD-755 application form, cover letter, and resume...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
Commerce Department
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
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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, 2012 |
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), 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 this new information colle...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
Antidumping Duty or Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews; Results, Extensions, Amendments, etc.:
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Sunset Reviews
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders; Results, Extensions, Amendments, etc.:
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As a result of the determinations by the Department of Commerce (the "Department") and the International Trade Commission (the "ITC") that revocation of the antidumping duty ("AD") orders on certain cut-to-length carbon-quality steel plate ("CTL Plat...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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As a result of the determinations by the International Trade Commission (the "ITC") that revocation of the antidumping duty ("AD") orders on certain cut-to-length carbon-quality steel plate ("CTL Plate") from Italy and Japan and of the countervailing...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
Applications:
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Notice is hereby given that Alejandro Acevedo- Guti[eacute]rrez, Ph.D., Biology Department, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on harbor seals (Phoca vitulina).
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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Notice is hereby given that Mr. Gregory Walker, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK has applied for a permit to conduct research on Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) in Alaska.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
Initiation of New Shipper Reviews:
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The Department of Commerce (Department) has determined that two requests for a new shipper review (NSR) under the antidumping duty order on fresh garlic from the People's Republic of China (PRC), meet the statutory and regulatory requirements for ini...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
Permits:
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Notice is hereby given that a permit has been issued to Mithriel MacKay, Texas A&M University at Galveston, Galveston, TX 75003 to conduct research on humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae).
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
Defense Department
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The Defense Threat Reduction Agency proposes to alter a system of records 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, 2012 |
Energy Department
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Combined Filings
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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Combined Filings
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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Combined Filings
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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Combined Filings
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
Environmental Assessments; Availability, etc.:
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Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC and Sabine Pass LNG, LP
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
Extensions of Time for Filing:
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Southcross CCNG Transmission Ltd.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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Southcross Mississippi Pipeline, LP
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
Initial Market-Based Rate Filings Including Requests for Blanket Section 204 Authorization:
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Brea Generation LLC
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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Brea Power II LLC
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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Erie Wind, LLC
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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Perrin Ranch Wind, LLC
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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Rhode Island Engine Genco LLC
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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Rhode Island LFG Genco LLC
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
License Amendment Applications:
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Green Mountain Power Corp.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
Environmental Protection Agency
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In accordance with section 113(g) of the Clean Air Act, as amended ("Act"), 42 U.S.C. 7413(g), notice is hereby given of a proposed settlement agreement to address lawsuits filed by EnerNOC, Inc., EnergyConnect, Inc., CPower, Inc., and Innoventive Po...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans:
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We are proposing to approve Section 1.11 of Colorado's procedural rules as adopted by the Air Quality Control Commission (Commission) on January 16, 1998 and submitted to EPA as a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision on November 5, 1999. Section...
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Proposed Rule | Jan 04, 2012 |
Proposed Consent Decrees:
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On December 2, 2011, EPA provided notice in accordance with section 113(g) of the Clean Air Act, as amended ("CAA" or the "Act"), 42 U.S.C. 7413(g), of a proposed consent decree to address a lawsuit filed by National Parks Conservation Association, M...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
Protection of Stratospheric Ozone:
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EPA is proposing to adjust the allowance system controlling U.S. consumption and production of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) as a result of a recent court decision vacating a portion of the rule titled "Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Adjustmen...
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Proposed Rule | Jan 04, 2012 |
Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan:
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EPA is finalizing approval of revisions to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVUAPCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions were proposed in the Federal Register on July 11, 2011 and concern...
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Rule | Jan 04, 2012 |
Executive Office of the President
Trade:
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Generalized System of Preferences Duty-Free Treatment; Modifications (Proc. 8770)
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Presidential Document | Jan 04, 2012 |
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Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S.; Modifications (Proc 8771)
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Presidential Document | Jan 04, 2012 |
Export-Import Bank
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The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank), as a part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to comment on the proposed information collection, as requir...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank), as a part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to comment on the proposed information collection, as requir...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
Federal Reserve System
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Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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Proposals to Engage in or to Acquire Companies Engaged in Permissible Nonbanking Activities
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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Proposals to Engage in or to Acquire Companies Engaged in Permissible Nonbanking Activities
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
Changes in Bank Control:
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Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
Federal Trade Commission
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In a November 28, 2011 Federal Register Notice, the Federal Trade Commission ("Commission") published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("ANPR") on disclosure requirements for heating and cooling equipment. In response to a request, the Commis...
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Proposed Rule | Jan 04, 2012 |
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The Commission grants a thirty (30) day extension until February 2, 2012 for filing public comments in response to the Commission's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and request for public comment published on November 7, 2011 ("ANPR").
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Proposed Rule | Jan 04, 2012 |
Health and Human Services Department
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
Medicaid Program:
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This final notice announces the initial core set of health care quality measures for Medicaid-eligible adults, as required by section 2701 of the Affordable Care Act, for voluntary use by State programs administered under title XIX of the Social Secu...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
Medicare Program:
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This document corrects technical errors and typographical errors in the final rule with comment period entitled "Medicare Program; Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule, Five-Year Review of Work Relative Value Units, Clinical Laboratory F...
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Rule | Jan 04, 2012 |
Medicare and Medicaid Programs:
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This document corrects technical errors that appeared in the final rule with comment period published in the Federal Register on November 30, 2011, entitled "Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment; Ambulatory Surgical...
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Rule | Jan 04, 2012 |
Meetings:
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Center for Scientific Review
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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Center for Scientific Review
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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Center for Scientific Review
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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Center for Scientific Review
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health Human Development
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
Homeland Security Department
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers:
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The Coast Guard announces steps for implementing the 2010 amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended, (STCW) concerning hours of rest and security-related traini...
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Rule | Jan 04, 2012 |
Interior Department
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We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species With some exceptions, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) prohibits activities with listed species u...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have issued the following permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species, marine mammals, or both. We issue these permits under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protec...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
International Trade Commission
Investigations:
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The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)) (the Act) to determine whether revocation of the countervailing duty order on corrosion-resistant carbon steel...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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Marine Mammal Commission
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Meetings; Sunshine Act
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
National Credit Union Administration
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Meetings; Sunshine Act
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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Meetings; Sunshine Act
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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Postal Regulatory Commission
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The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service request to add a Global Expedited Package Services contract to the competitive product list. This notice addresses procedural steps associated with the filing.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service request to add Priority Mail Contract 37 to the competitive product list. This notice addresses procedural steps associated with this filing.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
Securities and Exchange Commission
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Proposed Rule Changes:
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BATS Exchange, Inc., et al.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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Chicago Stock Exchange, Inc.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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NYSE Arca, Inc.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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The Depository Trust Co.
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
State Department
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations:
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Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
Surface Transportation Board
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Release of Waybill Data
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
Transportation Department
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The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of a new information collection that is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. We are required to publish this notice in t...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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This rule amends the FAA's existing flight, duty and rest regulations applicable to certificate holders and their flightcrew members operating under the domestic, flag, and supplemental operations rules. The rule recognizes the universality of factor...
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Rule | Jan 04, 2012 |
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This notice announces final environmental actions taken by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for projects in the following locations: New York, NY; Charlotte, NC; Savannah, GA; and Irving and Grapevine, TX. The purpose of this notice is to ann...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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This is a notice and request for comments on a draft Section 4(f) Policy Paper that will provide guidance on the procedures the FHWA will follow when approving the use of land from publicly owned public parks, recreation areas, wildlife and waterfowl...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
Treasury Department
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This rule increases the amount of book-entry Series EE and Series I savings bonds a person may acquire each year.
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Rule | Jan 04, 2012 |
Veterans Affairs Department
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to t...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to t...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to t...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to t...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to t...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to t...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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Agency Information Collection (State Application for Interment Allowance): Activity Under OMB Review
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to t...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to t...
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Notice | Jan 04, 2012 |
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