April 4, 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Drug-Free Workplace
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning drug-free workplace. A request for public comments was published at 70 FR 5615 onFebruary 3, 2005. No comments were received. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Government-Owned Inventions; Availability for Licensing
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. Foreign patent applications are filed on selected inventions to extend market coverage for companies and may also be available for licensing.
Notice of Proposed Changes to Section IV of the Tennessee Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG)
It has been determined by the NRCS State Conservationist for Tennessee that changes must be made in the NRCS Field Office Technical Guide, specifically in practice standard Critical Area Planting (342) to account for improved technology. This practice standard can be used in conservation systems designed to treat highly erodible cropland.
Tehama County Resource Advisory Committee
The Tehama County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet in Red Bluff, California. Agenda items to be covered include: Introductions, Approval of Minutes, Public Comment, Project Proposal Voting, Report on Reno Trip, General Discussion, County Update, Next Agenda.
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans for Kentucky: Inspection and Maintenance Program Removal for Northern Kentucky; Commercial Motor Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Refinishing Operations
EPA is proposing to approve four related revisions to the Kentucky State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Commonwealth of Kentucky on November 12, 2004. These revisions affect the Northern Kentucky area, which is comprised of the Kentucky Counties of Boone, Campbell, and Kenton, and is part of the Cincinnati-Hamilton Metropolitan Statistical Area. EPA is proposing to approve the movement of the regulation underlying the Northern Kentucky inspection and maintenance (I/M) program from the active portion of the Kentucky SIP to the contingency measures section of the Northern Kentucky 1-Hour Ozone Maintenance Plan. EPA is also proposing to approve revisions to a Kentucky rule which provides for the control of volatile organic compounds from new solvent metal cleaning equipment. Further, EPA proposes to add a new rule to the Kentucky SIP affecting commercial motor vehicle and mobile equipment refinishing operations in Northern Kentucky. Finally, EPA is proposing to approve updated mobile source category emission projections using MOBILE6.2, with updated, subarea motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) for the year 2010. EPA's final approval is contingent upon Kentucky making some clarifications in the final SIP submittal.
Nonattainment Major New Source Review Implementation Under 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard: Reconsideration
The EPA is requesting comment on issues raised in a petition for reconsideration of EPA's rule to implement the 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS or 8-hour standard). On April 30, 2004, EPA took final action on key elements of the program to implement the 8-hour standard. In that final action, we (the EPA) addressed certain implementation issues related to the 8-hour standard, including aspects of implementation of the nonattainment major New Source Review (NSR) program mandated by part D of title I of the Act (CAA or Act). Following this action, on June 29, 2004 and September 24, 2004, three different parties each filed a petition for reconsideration concerning implementation of the 8-hour standard, including both major NSR and other issues. By letter dated September 23, 2004, EPA granted reconsideration of three issues raised in the petition for reconsideration filed by Earthjustice on behalf of several environmental organizations. On February 3, 2005, we published a proposed rule providing additional information and soliciting comment on two of the issues on which we granted reconsideration. Today, we provide additional information and seek comment on the third issue, which relates to two aspects of the major NSR provisions in the April 30, 2004 final rules. Specifically, we request comment on whether we should interpret the Act to require areas to retain major NSR requirements that apply to certain 1-hour ozone nonattainment areas in implementing the 8-hour standard, and whether EPA properly concludes that a State's request to remove 1-hour major NSR programs from its State Implementation Plan (SIP) will not interfere with any applicable requirement within the meaning of Section 110(l) of the Act.
Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health, and Society; Office of the Secretary, HHS; Request for Public Comment
The Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health, and Society (SACGHS) is requesting public comment on a draft report on coverage and reimbursement of genetic tests and services.
Marine Mammals; Permit No. 782-1719
Notice is hereby given that the National Marine Mammal Laboratory, National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA, 7600 Sand Point Way, NE, BIN C15700, Bldg. 1, Seattle, WA 98115-0070, [John L. Bengtson, Ph.D., Principal Investigator] has been issued an amendment to Permit No. 782-1719 for purposes of scientific research.
Taking of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; On-ice Seismic Operations in the Beaufort Sea
In accordance with provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) as amended, notification is hereby given that an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) to take small numbers of marine mammals, by harassment, incidental to conducting on-ice vibroseis seismic operations from Milne Point to the eastern channel of the Colville River in the U.S. Beaufort Sea to a distance offshore of 2.3 nautical miles (nm)(4.3 kilometers (km)) has been issued to ConocoPhillips Alaska (CPA) for a period of one year.
Marine Mammals; File Nos. 434-1669, 1010-1641, 800-1664, 881-1668, 782-1768, 358-1769, 715-1784, and 1034-1773
Notice is hereby given that the following individuals and institutions have applied for a permit or permit amendment to conduct research on Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus): Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Corvallis, OR (ODFW; File No. 434-1669); the Aleutians East Borough, Juneau, AK (AEB: File No. 1010-1641); Dr. Randall Davis, Texas A&M University, Galveston, TX (File No. 800-1664); the Alaska SeaLife Center, Seward, AK (ASLC: File No. 881-1668); the National Marine Mammal Laboratory, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Seattle, WA (NMML: File No. 782-1768); the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Anchorage, AK (ADF&G: File No. 358-1769); The North Pacific Universities Marine Mammal Research Consortium, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C. (NPUMMRC: File No. 715-1784); and Dr. Markus Horning, Texas A&M University, Galveston, TX (File No. 1034-1773).
Endangered Species; File No. 1507
Notice is hereby given that Llewellyn Ehrhart, University of Central Florida, 4000 Central Florida Blvd., Orlando, Florida 32816- 2368 has been issued a permit to take green (Chelonia mydas), loggerhead (Caretta caretta), hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii), and leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea) sea turtles for purposes of scientific research.
Notice of Request for Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intent of the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) to request revision of the information collection currently approved in support of the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Farmers Program. FAS invites public comments on this notice.
National Toxicology Program (NTP); Liaison and Scientific Review Office (LSRO); Announcement of National Toxicology Program (NTP) Workshop on “Animal Models for the NTP Rodent Cancer Bioassay: Strains & Stocks-Should We Switch?”
Over the past year, the National Toxicology Program (NTP) has developed and refined a vision for toxicology in the 21st century (``NTP Vision'') and a roadmap for implementing this vision (``NTP Roadmap'') that will strategically position the program at the forefront for providing scientific data and the interpretation of those data for public health decision-making (see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for additional detail). As part of the NTP Roadmap, the program will convene a series of public workshops to review aspects of the existing testing program. The first workshop is scheduled for June 16-17, 2005, at the NIEHS in Research Triangle Park, NC and will focus on evaluating stocks and strains currently used in the NTP rodent cancer bioassay in order to improve the ability of the bioassay to identify substances that may pose a carcinogenic hazard for humans. In particular, the goal of this workshop is to seek scientific input as to whether the NTP should continue to use both the F344 rat and B6C3F1 mouse models, use other strains, and/or use multiple strains as previously suggested (Festing, 1995). Future workshops will address other study design issues such as diet, length of study, and age at exposure. The NTP invites public comments on the appropriateness of the F344N and B6C3F1 models currently used and the submission of historical control data for rodent models that the NTP might consider at the workshop. The program will include plenary sessions as well as three breakout group meetings for in-depth discussions of rat models, mouse models, and the multiple strain approach. Following the meeting, the NTP will prepare a workshop report and present its proposed testing strategy to the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors for their consideration and input. Attendance at the meeting is limited only by the space available. Members of the public may register to attend the workshop on a first- come, first-served basis per the procedures outlined below. A copy of the agenda and any additional information on the workshop, including participants and background materials, will be posted on the NTP Web site when available (https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov select ``Meetings and Workshops'')
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Outcome Evaluation of the Small Grants Program for Behavioral Research in Cancer Control
Under the provisions of section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the (National Cancer Institute), the National Institutes of Health has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve the information collection listed below. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on August 31, 2004, page 53079 and allowed 60 days for public comment. No public comment was received. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment. The National Institutes of Health may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Proposed Collection: Title: Outcome Evaluation of the Small Grants Program for Behavioral Research in Cancer Control. Type of Information Collection Request: New. Need and Use of Information Collection: The Small Grants Program support projects that can be completed in a short period of time, such as pilot projects, development and testing of new methodologies, secondary data analyses, or innovative studies that provide a basis for more extended research. This evaluation is being conducted to identify progress of this program in establishing a cohort of scientists with a high level of research expertise in behavioral research cancer control. A primary objective of this study is to determine if the program's small grants R03 funding mechanism is effective in attracting investigators to the field of behavioral research and if so, what impact does the program have on the career of successful applicants. The findings will provide valuable information regarding (1) effectiveness of the program in attracting investigators to the field; (2) the impact of the program on investigators careers; and (3) the overall benefit provided by the program through the R03 funding mechanism and assist the agency in determining whether changes to the program are necessary in future. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Affected Public: Individuals; teaching institutions or other non-profit. Type of Respondents: Grantees funded under PAR 99-006 (n = 80). Type of Respondents: Principal Investigator awarded grants funded by PAR 00-006 (Dec. 1999-Nov. 2001); Estimated Number of Respondents: 80; Estimated Number of Response Per Respondent: 1; Average Burden Hours Per Response: 75; and Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours Requested: 60.
Proposed Data Collection; Comment Request; Survey of Colorectal Cancer Screening Policies, Programs, and Systems in U.S. Health Plans
In compliance with the provisions of section 3507(1)(D) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, for opportunity for public comments on proposed data collection projects, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve the information collection listed below. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on October 29, 2004 (Volume 69, No. 209, pages 63159-63160) and allowed 60 days for public comment. No public comments were received. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment. The National Institutes of Health may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB number. Proposed Collection: Title: Survey of Colorectal Cancer Screening Policies, Programs, and Systems in U.S. Health Plans. Type of Information Collection Request: New. Need and Use of Information Collection: This study will obtain information on policies, programs, and practices for colorectal cancer screening among health plans in the U.S. The purpose of the study is to assess (1) health plan policies, programs, and practices for colorectal cancer screening; (2) health plan activities in response to the National Committee on Quality Assurance's new Health Employer Data Information Set measure for colorectal cancer screening; and (3) characteristics of health plans and plan policies and activities that may be associated with higher rates of colorectal cancer screening. A questionnaire will be administered by mail or Internet using a national sample of health plans. Study participants will be health plan medical directors or administrators, and they will select their preferred response mode. Burden estimates are as follows:
Wyoming Regulatory Program
We are approving, with one exception, a proposed amendment to the Wyoming regulatory program (the ``Wyoming program'') under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Wyoming proposed to remove rules pertaining to soft rock surface mining and to revise and add rules about highwalls and coal exploration. Wyoming intended to revise or revised its program to be consistent with the corresponding Federal regulations, provide additional safeguards, clarify ambiguities, and to enhance and diversify reclamation.
Illinois Regulatory Program
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Illinois regulatory program (Illinois program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Illinois proposes to revise its regulations about revegetation success standards, to update statutory citations, to correct regulatory citations, and to clarify language in various provisions. Illinois intends to revise its program to clarify ambiguities and to improve operational efficiency. This document gives the times and locations that the Illinois program and proposed amendment to that program are available for your inspection, the comment period during which you may submit written comments on the amendment, and the procedures that we will follow for the public hearing, if one is requested.
Oklahoma Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plan
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are approving an amendment to the Oklahoma abandoned mine land reclamation plan (Oklahoma plan) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Oklahoma proposed revisions to its plan concerning project ranking and selection procedures, the State Reclamation Committee, and the public participation policies. Oklahoma intends to improve operational efficiency.
Use of Ozone-Depleting Substances; Removal of Essential-Use Designations
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending its regulation on the use of ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) in self- pressurized containers to remove the essential-use designations for albuterol used in oral pressurized metered-dose inhalers (MDIs). Under the Clean Air Act, FDA, in consultation with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is required to determine whether an FDA- regulated product that releases an ODS is an essential use of the ODS. Two albuterol MDIs that do not use an ODS have been marketed for more than 3 years. FDA has determined that the two non-ODS MDIs will be satisfactory alternatives to albuterol MDIs containing ODSs and is removing the essential-use designation for albuterol MDIs as of December 31, 2008. Albuterol MDIs containing an ODS cannot be marketed after this date.
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Environmental Assessment; Exempted Fishing Permits
NMFS announces the availability of an Environmental Assessment (EA) prepared pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act to analyze the potential impacts associated with exempting six pelagic longline vessels from existing area closures and other regulations for the purpose of evaluating whether gear modifications and/or various fishing techniques can avoid/reduce bycatch and associated regulatory discards of juvenile highly migratory species (HMS) in the Gulf of Mexico, Florida East Coast, South Atlantic Bight, Mid-Atlantic Bight, and Northeast Coastal statistical areas of the Atlantic Ocean. The EA examines alternatives available to authorize activities otherwise prohibited by regulations for the conduct of scientific research and the investigation of bycatch, consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act), and other relevant Federal laws. NMFS is requesting comments on the alternatives outlined in the EA.
Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board Chairs Meeting
This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EMSSAB) Chairs. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.
Big Horn Wind Energy Project
This notice announces the availability of the ROD to offer contract terms for interconnection of 200 megawatts of power to be generated by the proposed Big Horn Wind Energy Project into the Federal Columbia River Transmission System. The project would be interconnected at a proposed BPA switching substation along BPA's Big Eddy-Midway No. 1 230-kilovolt transmission line. The proposed BPA switching substation and Big Horn Wind Energy Project would be located near the town of Bickleton in Klickitat County, Washington. This decision is consistent with and tiered to BPA's Business Plan Environmental Impact Statement (DOE/EIS-0183, June 1995) and the Business Plan Record of Decision (August 15, 1995).
American Statistical Association Committee on Energy Statistics
This notice announces a meeting of the American Statistical Association Committee on Energy Statistics with management and staff of the Energy Information Administration. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463,86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register.
Meeting of the Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative Federal Advisory Committee
This is an announcement for a meeting of the Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative Federal Advisory Committee (GAC) to discuss the Global Initiative, as described at https://www.it.ojp.gov/ global.
Indian Education Professional Development Grants
On January 31, 2005 we published a notice in the Federal Register (70 FR 4826) that established a deadline of March 17, 2005 for mandatory electronic transmittal of applications for the fiscal year 2005 Indian Education Professional Development Grants competition through the Grants.gov system. The purpose of this notice is to reopen the notice inviting applications for this program, with a new deadline for transmittal of applications. The notice inviting applications is being reopened because some applicants may have experienced problems completing the multi-step Grants.gov registration process that prevented them from submitting timely applications or problems with server availability on the closing date.
Indian Education Demonstration Grants for Indian Children
On January 31, 2005 we published a notice in the Federal Register (70 FR 4822) that established a deadline of March 17, 2005 for mandatory electronic transmittal of applications for the fiscal year 2005 Indian Education Demonstration Grants for Indian Children competition through the Grants.gov system. The purpose of this notice is to reopen the notice inviting applications for this program, with a new deadline for transmittal of applications. The notice inviting applications is being reopened because some applicants may have experienced problems completing the multi-step Grants.gov registration process that prevented them from submitting timely applications or problems with server availability on the closing date.
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