January 30, 2012 (Volume 77)

Federal Register January 30, 2012

View all documents issued on January 30, 2012. This daily issue includes official rules, notices, and regulatory updates from federal agencies.

108 documents were published on this date.

Agencies Publishing on January 30, 2012

Civil Rights Commission logo Civil Rights Commission

Meetings:

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Kentucky Advisory Committee
Notice Jan 30, 2012
South Carolina Advisory Committee
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Commerce Department logo Commerce Department

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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Jan 30, 2012
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Jan 30, 2012

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...
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Antidumping Duty Administrative Reviews; Results, Extensions, Amendments, etc.:

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic:

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This document contains corrections to a final rule published in the Federal Register on December 30, 2011, to implement the Comprehensive Ecosystem-Based Amendment 2 (CE-BA 2) for the South Atlantic region. The final rule adds Appendix E to part 622,...
Rule Jan 30, 2012

Patent Fee Schedule:

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Under Section 10 of the America Invents Act (AIA), the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) may set or adjust by rule any patent or trademark fee established, authorized, or charged under Title 35 of the United States Code or the Tradema...
Proposed Rule Jan 30, 2012

Consumer Product Safety Commission logo Consumer Product Safety Commission

Meetings:

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC," "Commission," or "we") is announcing its intent to hold a symposium on phthalates screening and testing methods. The symposium will be held at the CPSC's National Product Testing and Evaluation Center i...
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Defense Department logo Defense Department

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The Department of the Navy (DoN) is amending its certifications and exemptions under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), to reflect that the Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (DAJAG) (Admiralty and...
Rule Jan 30, 2012
The Department of the Navy (DoN) is amending its certifications and exemptions under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), to reflect that the Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (DAJAG) (Admiralty and...
Rule Jan 30, 2012

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement:

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DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to require major contractors to report independent research and development (IR&D) projects.
Rule Jan 30, 2012
DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add Armenia as a World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (WTO GPA) country and a designated country, due to the accession of Armen...
Rule Jan 30, 2012
DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to provide detailed guidance and instructions on the use of the performance-based payments analysis tool.
Proposed Rule Jan 30, 2012
DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update the form used by contractors to request shipping instructions and the associated contract clause and clause prescription to cover both commercial and Go...
Proposed Rule Jan 30, 2012
DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to incorporate adjusted thresholds for application of the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and the Free Trade Agreements, as d...
Rule Jan 30, 2012

Education Department logo Education Department

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The Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Privacy, Information and Records Management Services, Office of Management, invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13)...
Notice Jan 30, 2012
The Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Privacy, Information and Records Management Services, Office of Management, invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13)...
Notice Jan 30, 2012
The Department of Education (the Department), in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and continuing collectio...
Notice Jan 30, 2012
The Secretary of Education (Secretary) invites institutions of higher education (IHEs), non-profit organizations, States, systems of higher education, adult education providers, researchers, and institutional faculty and staff, or consortia of such e...
Notice Jan 30, 2012
The Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education proposes to amend the selection criteria under the Enhanced Assessment Instruments Grant program, also called the Enhanced Assessment Grant (EAG) program, as established in the notice of...
Notice Jan 30, 2012
Through this notice, the Secretary announces the availability of the Department of Education's service contract inventory on its Web site, at http://www2.ed.gov/fund/data/report/contracts/ servicecontractinventoryappendix/servicecontractinventory.htm...
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Work-Study, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Programs:

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The Secretary announces the 2012-2013 award year deadline dates for the submission of requests and documents from postsecondary institutions for the Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Work-Study (FWS), and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Gran...
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Meetings:

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This notice sets forth the announcement of a conference call meeting of the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. The notice also describes the functions of the Commission. Notice of the meeting is required by secti...
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Energy Department logo Energy Department

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The Department of Energy (DOE) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance, a proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection, titled the Small B...
Notice Jan 30, 2012
Combined Filings
Notice Jan 30, 2012
Combined Filings
Notice Jan 30, 2012
Pursuant to Section 14(a)(2)(A) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), and in accordance with Title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 102-3.65(a), and following consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General S...
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Environmental Protection Agency logo Environmental Protection Agency

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On October 29, 2009, the EPA promulgated national emission standards for the control of hazardous air pollutants for nine area source categories in the chemical manufacturing sector: Agricultural Chemicals and Pesticides Manufacturing, Cyclic Crude a...
Proposed Rule Jan 30, 2012

Air Quality Implementation Plans:

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EPA is proposing to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division for Air Quality (DAQ), to EPA on December 3, 2008, for the purpose of prov...
Proposed Rule Jan 30, 2012

Amended Settlements:

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Under Section 122(h)(1) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the United States Environmental Protection Agency has amended a settlement for resolution of past response and future costs concerning the E...
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Federal Communications Commission logo Federal Communications Commission

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As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), the Federal Communications Commission invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this o...
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Federal Election Commission logo Federal Election Commission

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Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Federal Reserve System logo Federal Reserve System

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Proposals to Engage in or to Acquire Companies Engaged in Permissible Nonbanking Activities
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Changes in Bank Control:

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Acquisitions of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Company
Notice Jan 30, 2012
Acquisitions of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Company
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Federal Trade Commission logo Federal Trade Commission

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The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission") systematically reviews all its rules and guides to ensure that they continue to achieve their intended purpose without unduly burdening commerce. As part of this systematic review, the Commission r...
Proposed Rule Jan 30, 2012

Health and Human Services Department logo Health and Human Services Department

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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Jan 30, 2012
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Jan 30, 2012
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Jan 30, 2012
This notice is a request for information (RFI) to gain market information on entities that could administer a transitional reinsurance program. This RFI will inform one or more future Requests for Proposals (RFP). This RFI solicits information about...
Notice Jan 30, 2012
Statements of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority
Notice Jan 30, 2012

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

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In compliance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), the Nat...
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Meetings:

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Notice.
Notice Jan 30, 2012
Center for Scientific Review
Notice Jan 30, 2012
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the next meeting of the Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF). The Task Force--an independent, nonfederal body of nationally known leaders in public health practice, policy, an...
Notice Jan 30, 2012
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Notice Jan 30, 2012
Notice.
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Public Conferences:

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in cosponsorship with the Pharmaceutical Users Software Exchange (PhUSE), is announcing a public conference entitled "The FDA/PhUSE Annual Computational Science Symposium." The purpose of the conference is to h...
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Homeland Security Department logo Homeland Security Department

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

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60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: USCIS Case Status Online.
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Applications:

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The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee. This Committee advises the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on matters and actions concerning activities directly involved with or i...
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Maritime Security Directives; Availability:

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The Coast Guard announces the release of Maritime Security (MARSEC) Directive 104-6 (Rev 6). This Directive only applies to U.S.- flagged vessels subject to the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) on international voyages through or in design...
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Special Local Regulations and Safety Zones:

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The Coast Guard proposes to adopt a temporary special local regulation and temporary safety zone for those portions of the "America's Cup World Series," the "Louis Vuitton Cup" challenger selection series, and the "America's Cup Finals Match" sailing...
Proposed Rule Jan 30, 2012

Housing and Urban Development Department logo Housing and Urban Development Department

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

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The proposed information collection requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposa...
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Interior Department logo Interior Department

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We are approving an amendment to the New Mexico regulatory program (the "New Mexico program") under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 ("SMCRA" or "the Act"). New Mexico proposed non-substantive editorial revisions to its rules; s...
Rule Jan 30, 2012

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

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We (National Park Service) will ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the Information Collection (IC) described below. This collection will consist of 9 separate survey instruments. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 199...
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants:

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On November 18, 2011, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia (Court) issued an order in regard to Misc. No. 08- 764 (EGS) MDL Docket No. 1993 IN RE: POLAR BEAR ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT LISTING AND Sec. 4(d) RULE LITIGATION, vacat...
Rule Jan 30, 2012

Meetings:

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The November 15, 2011, meeting of the Kobuk Valley National Park SRC, previously announced in the Federal Register Volume 76, Number 202 (Wednesday, October 19, 2011), was canceled due to a lack of quorum caused by inclement Arctic weather conditions...
Notice Jan 30, 2012
The Denali National Park SRC will meet to develop and continue work on NPS subsistence program recommendations and other related subsistence management issues. The NPS SRC program is authorized under Title VIII, Section 808 of the Alaska National Int...
Notice Jan 30, 2012
The Wrangell-St. Elias National Park SRC will meet to develop and continue work on NPS subsistence program recommendations and other related subsistence management issues. The NPS SRC program is authorized under Title VIII, Section 808 of the Alaska...
Notice Jan 30, 2012
The Cape Krusenstern National Monument SRC will meet to develop and continue work on NPS subsistence program recommendations and other related subsistence management issues. The NPS SRC program is authorized under Title VIII, Section 808 of the Alask...
Notice Jan 30, 2012
The Lake Clark National Park SRC will meet to develop and continue work on NPS subsistence program recommendations and other related subsistence management issues. The NPS SRC program is authorized under Title VIII, Section 808 of the Alaska National...
Notice Jan 30, 2012
The Aniakchak National Monument SRC will meet to develop and continue work on NPS subsistence program recommendations and other related subsistence management issues. The NPS SRC program is authorized under Title VIII, Section 808 of the Alaska Natio...
Notice Jan 30, 2012
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, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coeur d'Alene District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) w...
Notice Jan 30, 2012
In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council (EWRAC) will meet...
Notice Jan 30, 2012
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce a public meeting of the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council (Council).
Notice Jan 30, 2012

National Register of Historic Places:

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Pending Nominations and Related Actions
Notice Jan 30, 2012

International Trade Commission logo International Trade Commission

Investigations:

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This Notice corrects the notice in the same matter published January 25, 2012, Vol. 77, No. 16, page 77 FR 3794, to replace Motorola Solutions as Respondent with Motorola Mobility, Inc. The following notice provides the complete corrected notice: Not...
Notice Jan 30, 2012

National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities logo National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities

Meetings:

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Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), notice is hereby given that the following meetings of Humanities Panels will be held at the Old Post Office, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 2...
Notice Jan 30, 2012

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National Labor Relations Board

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Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Jan 30, 2012

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National Science Foundation

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Operation of the International Astronomy Observatory
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Nuclear Regulatory Commission logo Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Meetings:

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Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Subcommittee on Power Uprates
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Proposed Models for Plant-Specific Adoptions of Technical Specifications:

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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is requesting public comment on the proposed model safety evaluation (SE) for plant- specific adoption of Technical Specifications (TS) Task Force (TSTF) Traveler TSTF-432, Revision 1, "Change in Technical...
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Securities and Exchange Commission logo Securities and Exchange Commission

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Meetings; Sunshine Act
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Applications and Temporary Orders:

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Temporary order and notice of application for a permanent order under section 9(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("Act").
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Applications:

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Notice of an application under (a) section 6(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("Act") for an exemption from sections 2(a)(32), 2(a)(35), 14(a), 19(b), 22(d) and 26(a)(2)(C) of the Act and rules 19b- 1 and 22c-1 thereunder and (b) sections 11(a) and 11(c) of the Act for approval of certain exchange and rollover privileges.
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Proposed Rule Changes:

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Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc.
Notice Jan 30, 2012
EDGA Exchange, Inc.
Notice Jan 30, 2012
EDGA Exchange, Inc.
Notice Jan 30, 2012
EDGA Exchange, Inc.
Notice Jan 30, 2012
EDGX Exchange, Inc.
Notice Jan 30, 2012
EDGX Exchange, Inc.
Notice Jan 30, 2012
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
Notice Jan 30, 2012
NASDAQ OMX BX, Inc.
Notice Jan 30, 2012
NASDAQ OMX PHLX LLC
Notice Jan 30, 2012
NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Notice Jan 30, 2012
NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Notice Jan 30, 2012
NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Notice Jan 30, 2012
National Stock Exchange, Inc.
Notice Jan 30, 2012
New York Stock Exchange LLC
Notice Jan 30, 2012

State Department logo 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...
Notice Jan 30, 2012

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 Jan 30, 2012
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) amends the physical qualifications for drivers and the instructions for the medical examination report to clarify that drivers may not use Schedule I drugs and be qualified to drive commercial m...
Rule Jan 30, 2012
NHTSA is publishing this notice to inform the public of the scheduled upcoming meetings under the World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) and its Working Parties of Experts for calendar year 2012. This notice will provide the...
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Amendments of Class D Airspace:

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This action amends Class D airspace for Altus AFB, OK. Procedural changes implemented to enhance safety for aircraft operating in the vicinity of Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport, Altus, OK, has made this action necessary for the safety and man...
Rule Jan 30, 2012

Amendments of Class E Airspace:

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This action amends Class E airspace for Greenfield, IA. Decommissioning of the Greenfield non-directional beacon (NDB) at Greenfield Municipal Airport, has made this action necessary to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR...
Rule Jan 30, 2012
This action amends Class E airspace for Portsmouth, OH. Decommissioning of the Portsmouth non-directional beacon (NDB) at Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport has made this action necessary to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rul...
Rule Jan 30, 2012
This action amends Class E Airspace at Rockingham, NC. The Roscoe Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) has been decommissioned and new Standard Instrument Approaches have been developed for Richmond County Airport. This action also updates the airport's geog...
Rule Jan 30, 2012
This action amends Class E airspace for Rugby, ND. Decommissioning of the Rugby non-directional beacon (NDB) at Rugby Municipal Airport has made this action necessary to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at...
Rule Jan 30, 2012

Approvals of Noise Compatibility Programs:

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FM) announces its findings on the noise compatibility program submitted by the Hawaii State Department of Transportation, Airports Division (DOT-A) under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47501 et seq. (formerly the Avi...
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.:

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The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement will be prepared for proposed road improvements on South Rochford Road in Pennington County, South Dakota.
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Petitions for Temporary Exemption from Electronic Stability Control Requirements:

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In accordance with the procedures in 49 CFR part 555, Wheego Electric Cars, Inc., has petitioned the agency for a temporary exemption from the electronic stability control requirements of FMVSS No. 126. The basis for the application is that the petit...
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Surplus Property Releases:

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Under the provisions of Title 49, U.S.C. 47153(c), notice is being given that the FAA is considering a request from the Laurinburg- Maxton Airport Commission to waive the requirement that approximately 322.24 acres of airport property, located at the...
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Treasury Department logo Treasury Department

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The Department of the Treasury, on behalf of itself and the United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) and as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to...
Notice Jan 30, 2012
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Notice Jan 30, 2012

Veterans Affairs Department logo Veterans Affairs Department

Title Type Published
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts as a final rule the proposal to amend its adjudication regulations regarding service connection of dental conditions for treatment purposes. This amendment clarifies that principles governing determinati...
Rule Jan 30, 2012
This final rule amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations governing Federal grants for the establishment, expansion, and improvement of veterans cemeteries. This final rule implements through regulation new statutory authority to pro...
Rule Jan 30, 2012

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