April 7, 2006 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed TransAlta Pit 7 Mine Completion Project at Centralia, Washington
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seattle District (Corps) and the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) will serve as joint lead agencies in the preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS) pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) to evaluate proposed approaches to TransAlta Centralia Mining LLC's (TCM) completion of mining in Pit 7, a current mining operation at its Centralia Mine. The Corps will use the EIS in making its decision whether to issue a Section 404 permit under the Clean Water Act. Ecology will use the EIS in making its decision whether to issue a Section 401 Water Quality Certification under the Clean Water Act.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Comment Request
The NRC is preparing a submittal to OMB for review of continued approval of information collections under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request
The NRC recently has submitted to OMB for review the following proposal for the collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). The NRC hereby informs potential respondents that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and that person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. 1. Type of submission, new, revision, or extension: Revision. 2. The title of the information collection: NRC Form 7, ``Application for NRC Export/Import License, Amendment, or Renewal,'' formerly, ``Application for License to Export Nuclear Equipment and Material.'' 3. The form number if application: NRC Form 7. 4. How often is the collection required: On occasion; for each separate export, import, amendment, or renewal license application, and for exports of incidental radioactive material using existing general licenses. 5. Who is required or asked to report: Any person in the U.S. who wishes to export or import (a) Nuclear material and equipment subject to the requirements of a specific license; (b) amend a license; (c) renew a license, and (d) for notification of incidental radioactive material exports that are contaminants of shipments of more than 100 kilograms of non-waste material using existing NRC general licenses. 6. An estimate of the number of responses: 319. 7. The number of annual respondents: 319. 8. The number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request: 788 hours (2.4 hours per response). 9. An indication of whether section 3507(d), Public Law 104-13 applies: Not applicable. 10. Abstract: Persons in the U.S. wishing to export or import nuclear material and equipment requiring a specific authorization, amend or renew a license, or wishing to use existing NRC general licenses for the export of incidental radioactive material over 100 kilograms must file an NRC Form 7 application. The NRC Form 7 application will be reviewed by the NRC and by the Executive Branch, and if applicable statutory, regulatory, and policy considerations are satisfied, the NRC will issue an export, import, amendment or renewal license. A copy of the supporting statement may be viewed free of charge at the NRC Public Document Room, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Room 0-1 F21, Rockville, MD 20852. OMB clearance requests are available at the NRC worldwide Web site https://www.nrc.gov/public- involve/doc-comment/omb/. The document will be available on the NRC home page site for 60 days after the signature date of this notice. Comments and questions should be directed to the OMB reviewer listed below by May 8, 2006. Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but assurance of consideration cannot be given to comments received after this date. John A. Asalone, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (3150-0027), NEOB-10202, Office of Management and Budget. Comments also can be e-mailed to JohnA.Asalone@omb.eop.gov or submitted by telephone at (202) 395-4650. The NRC Clearance Officer is Brenda Jo. Shelton, (301) 415-7233.
Procurement List; Proposed Additions And Deletions
The Committee is proposing to add to the Procurement List a product and services to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and to delete products previously furnished by such agencies. Comments Must be Received on or Before: May 7, 2006.
Procurement List; Additions and Deletions
This action adds to the Procurement List a product and services to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes from the Procurement List products and a service previously furnished by such agencies.
Re-Establishment of the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System Advisory Committee
The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security has determined that the re-establishment of the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System Advisory Committee is necessary and in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties of the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System. This determination follows consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration. Name of Committee: National Urban Search and Rescue Response System Advisory Committee.
Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 80-26 (PTE 80-26) for Certain Interest Free Loans to Employee Benefit Plans
This document amends PTE 80-26, a class exemption that permits parties in interest with respect to employee benefit plans to make certain interest free loans to such plans, provided that the conditions of the exemption are met. The amendment affects all employee benefit plans, the participants and beneficiaries of such plans, and parties in interest with respect to those plans engaging in the described transactions.
Determination of Eligibility for Retroactive Duty Treatment Under the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement
Pursuant to Section 205(b) of the Dominican RepublicCentral AmericaUnited States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (the Act), the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is providing notice of his determination that Honduras and Nicaragua are eligible countries for purposes of retroactive duty treatment as provided in Section 205 of the Act.
Reporting and Paying Royalties on Federal Leases on Takes or Entitlements Basis
The MMS requests comments and suggestions to assist us in proposing regulations regarding so-called ``takes versus entitlements'' reporting and payment of royalties when oil and gas production is commingled upstream of the point of royalty measurement.
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews: Notice of Termination of Panel Review
Pursuant to the negotiated settlement between the United States and Mexican industries, the panel review of the above noted case is terminated as of April 3, 2006. No panel has been appointed to this panel review.
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews: Notice of Stay of Panel Review
Pursuant to the negotiated settlement between the United States and Mexican industries, the panel proceedings of the above noted case is stayed as of April 3, 2006 until April 1, 2009. A panel was appointed to this panel review and no further action will be taken in the administration of this case effective April 3, 2006 through April 1, 2009.
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews: Notice of Termination of Panel Review
Pursuant to the negotiated settlement between the United States and Mexican industries, the panel review of the above noted case is terminated as of April 3, 2006. No panel has been appointed to this panel review.
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews: Notice of Termination of Panel Review
Pursuant to the negotiated settlement between the United States and Mexican industries, the panel review of the above noted case is terminated as of April 3, 2006. No panel has been appointed to this panel review.
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews: Notice of Termination of Panel Review
Pursuant to the negotiated settlement between the United States and Mexican industries, the panel review of the above noted case is terminated as of April 3, 2006. No panel has been appointed to this panel review.
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews: Notice of Termination of Panel Review
Pursuant to the negotiated settlement between the United States and Mexican industries, the panel review of the above noted case is terminated as of April 3, 2006. No panel has been appointed to this panel review.
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews: Notice of Termination of Panel Review
Pursuant to the negotiated settlement between the United States and Mexican industries, the panel review of the above noted case is terminated as of April 3, 2006. No panel has been appointed to this panel review.
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews: Notice of Termination of Panel Review
Pursuant to the negotiated settlement between the United States and Mexican industries, the panel review of the above noted case is terminated as of April 3, 2006. No panel has been appointed to this panel review.
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews: Notice of Termination of Panel Review
Pursuant to the negotiated settlement between the United States and Mexican industries, the panel review of the above noted case is terminated as of April 3, 2006. A panel has been appointed to this panel review and has been dismissed in accordance with the settlement agreement, effective April 3, 2006.
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews: Notice of Termination of Panel Review
Pursuant to the negotiated settlement between the United States and the Mexican industries the panel review of the above noted case is terminated as of April 3, 2006. No panel has been appointed to this panel review.
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews: Notice of Termination of Panel Review
Pursuant to the negotiated settlement between the United States and Mexican industries, the panel review of the above noted case is terminated as of April 3, 2006. A panel has been appointed to this panel review and has been dismissed in accordance with the Rules of Procedure for Article 1904 Binational Panel Review, effective April 3, 2006.
Texas Disaster # TX-00154
This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of Texas dated 03/31/2006. Incident: Hail, high winds, and a tornado. Incident Period: 03/19/2006. Effective Date: 03/31/2006. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 05/30/2006. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 01/02/2007.
Oregon Disaster #OR-00012
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Oregon (FEMA-1632- DR), dated 03/20/2006. Incident: Severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides. Incident Period: 12/18/2005 through 01/21/2006. Effective Date: 03/20/2006. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 05/19/2006.
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Diabetes
FMCSA announces its decision to exempt six individuals from its rule prohibiting persons with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) from operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. The exemptions will enable these individuals to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.
Fresenius AG; Analysis of Agreement Containing Consent Orders To Aid Public Comment
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint and the terms of the consent orderembodied in the consent agreementthat would settle these allegations.
Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee Working Group-Meeting Notice
Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C. App. 2), and 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), notice is hereby given of a telephone conference for the Launch Operations and Support Working Group of the Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee (COMSTAC). The agenda will include a report by the Working Group Chairperson, discussions on the commercial space launch programs for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and other updates on working group activities, and will take place on Tuesday, April 18, 2006, from 4 p.m. until 5:55 p.m., eastern daylight time. For the call-in telephone number and the passcode, contact the Contact Person listed below.
Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible Passenger Cars Manufactured for the European Market Are Eligible for Importation
This document announces receipt by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that 2005 Mini Cooper convertible passenger cars manufactured for the European market that were not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards are eligible for importation into the United States because (1) they are substantially similar to vehicles that were originally manufactured for importation into and sale in the United States and that were certified by their manufacturer as complying with the safety standards, and (2) they are capable of being readily altered to conform to the standards.
Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes the nature of the information collections and their expected burden. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period was published on December 28, 2005 [70 FR 76909].
Availability of the Updated “Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move” Pamphlet
FMCSA announces the availability of the 2006 version of the ``Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move'' pamphlet (Publication No. FMCSA-ESA-03-006, Revised/Updated April 2006). Only those changes mandated by Subtitle B, sections 4201-4216, of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) [Pub. L. 109-59, August 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1751] have been incorporated into this pamphlet. The Agency finds that seeking public comment before publishing changes to this pamphlet is unnecessary and contrary to the public interest. First, FMCSA is only modifying this pamphlet to incorporate requirements of SAFETEA-LU which took effect on August 10, 2005. Second, moving companies are required to provide copies of the pamphlet to household goods shippers. Thus, the pamphlet needs to accurately reflect these statutory changes without further delay.
Announcement of Availability of Funds for Cooperative Agreement to the Texas Outreach Office To Strengthen Public Health Services at the Texas-Mexico Border
The Office of Global Health Affairs (OGHA) announces that up to $497,500 in fiscal year (FY) 2006 funds is available for a cooperative agreement to the Texas Department of State Health Services, Outreach Office of the U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission to strengthen the binational public health projects and programs along the Texas-Mexico border. In collaboration with other Texas Department of State Health Services entities, the Texas Outreach Office will implement and monitor the progress of the Healthy Border 2010 program in the Texas-Mexico border region, work with communities to implement programs to improve the health of border residents, and will publicize the achievements and challenges of border health. The project will be approved for up to a one-year period for a total of $497,500 (including indirect costs). Funding for the cooperative agreement is contingent upon the availability of funds.
Announcement of Availability of Funds for Cooperative Agreement to the New Mexico Outreach Office To Strengthen Public Health Services at the New Mexico-Chihuahua Border
The Office of Global Health Affairs (OGHA) announces that up to $345,600 in fiscal year (FY) 2006 funds is available for a cooperative agreement to the New Mexico Department of Health, New Mexico Outreach Office of the U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission (USMBHC) to strengthen the binational public health projects and programs along the New Mexico-Chihuahua border. This initiative addresses outreach and health promotion activities, evaluation and assessments, health data analysis and surveillance, Healthy Border/Healthy Gente activities, and administrative support to the members and staff of the U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission. The project will be approved for up to a one-year period for a total of $345,600 (including indirect costs). Funding for the cooperative agreement is contingent upon the availability of funds.
Pueblo of Santa Ana Liquor Ordinance
This notice publishes the Pueblo of Santa Ana Liquor Ordinance. The Ordinance regulates and controls the possession, sale and consumption of liquor within the Pueblo of Santa Ana Indian Reservation. The Reservation is located on trust land and this Ordinance allows for possession and sale of alcoholic beverages within the exterior boundaries of the Pueblo of Santa Ana Indian Reservation. This Ordinance will increase the ability of the tribal government to control the community's liquor distribution and possession, and at the same time will provide an important source of revenue for the continued operation and strengthening of the tribal government and the delivery of tribal services.
Courthouse Access Advisory Committee; Meeting
The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) has established an advisory committee to advise the Board on issues related to the accessibility of courthouses covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. The Courthouse Access Advisory Committee (Committee) includes organizations with an interest in courthouse accessibility. This notice announces the date, times and location of the next Committee meeting, which will be open to the public.
Current List of Laboratories Which Meet Minimum Standards To Engage in Urine Drug Testing for Federal Agencies
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) notifies Federal agencies of the laboratories currently certified to meet the standards of Subpart C of the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs (Mandatory Guidelines). The Mandatory Guidelines were first published in the Federal Register on April 11, 1988 (53 FR 11970), and subsequently revised in the Federal Register on June 9, 1994 (59 FR 29908), on September 30, 1997 (62 FR 51118), and on April 13, 2004 (69 FR 19644). A notice listing all currently certified laboratories is published in the Federal Register during the first week of each month. If any laboratory's certification is suspended or revoked, the laboratory will be omitted from subsequent lists until such time as it is restored to full certification under the Mandatory Guidelines. If any laboratory has withdrawn from the HHS National Laboratory Certification Program (NLCP) during the past month, it will be listed at the end, and will be omitted from the monthly listing thereafter. This notice is also available on the Internet at https:// workplace.samhsa.gov and https://www.drugfreeworkplace.gov.
Request for Certification of Compliance-Rural Industrialization Loan and Grant Program
The Employment and Training Administration is issuing this notice to announce the receipt of a ``Certification of Non-Relocation and Market and Capacity Information Report'' (Form 4279-2) for the following: Applicant/Location: Harvest Wind Energy Corporation, (HWEC) Aberdeen, Washington. Principal Product: The loan, guarantee, or grant applicant plans to produce and advance the development of its patented, next-generation wind turbines for use in multiple applications involving wind farms and on-site environments. Utilizing existing component technology, combined in a proprietary systemized approach, HWEC will manufacture and sell a product offering that is targeted for multiple field applications requiring self-power generation or power generation offset through grid tie net metering. The NAICS industry code for this enterprise is 333611 (Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing).
Request for Certification of Compliance-Rural Industrialization Loan and Grant Program
The Employment and Training Administration is issuing this notice to announce the receipt of a ``Certification of Non-Relocation and Market and Capacity Information Report'' (Form 4279-2) for the following: Applicant/Location: Dynastrosi Laboratories, LLC, Morgantown, Kentucky. Principal Product: The loan, guarantee, or grant applicant is the exclusive supplier of composite structures to Harvest Wind Energy Corporation (HWEC). HWEC is a developer and manufacturer of next generation wind turbine electrical generator systems. Together, Dynastrosi and HWEC will jointly manufacture wind turbine electrical generator systems that will be marketed to industrial, commercial, and residential buyers. Dynastrosi is a provider of engineering services and a manufacturer of structures fabricated from advanced composite materials such as carbon, aramid, and E-glass fiber reinforced polymers. The principal product to be manufactured by Dynastrosi at the Morgantown facility is wind turbine blades, nacelles, and other structures used in the assembly of wind turbine generator systems. Dynastrosi also plans to design, engineer, and develop prototypes for other original equipment manufacturing customers as well at the site. The NAICS industry codes for this enterprise are 54133 (Engineering Services) and 327112 (Fine Earthenware and other Pottery Products).
Request for Certification of Compliance-Rural Industrialization Loan and Grant Program
The Employment and Training Administration is issuing this notice to announce the receipt of a ``Certification of Non-Relocation and Market and Capacity Information Report'' (Form 4279-2) for the following: Applicant/Location: Dyna Harvest, LLC, Morgantown, Kentucky. Principal Product: Dyna Harvest, LLC is a real estate holding company co-owned by Dynastrosi Laboratories, LLC and Harvest Wind Energy Corporation (HWEC), who plan to jointly establish a vertically integrated wind turbine generator systems manufacturing facility in Morgantown, KY. Dyna Harvest will own the fixed assets (facilities) that will be acquired, financed, and leased to Dynastrosi Laboratories and HWEC. The NAICS industry codes for this enterprise are 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Mini warehouses), and 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing).
Proposed Collection of the ETA 538, Advance Weekly Initial and Continued Claims Report and the ETA 539, Weekly Claims and Extended Benefits Trigger Data; Comment Request
The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Employment and Training Administration, Office of Workforce Security is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the collection of the ETA 538, Advance Weekly Initial and Continued Claims Report, and the ETA 539, Weekly Claims and Extended Benefits Trigger. A copy of the proposed information collection request (ICR) can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the addressee section of this notice or by accessing this Web site: https://www.doleta.gov/ Performance/guidance/OMBControlNumber.cfm.
Rule Title: Exchange Visitor Program-Training and Internship Programs
The Department is proposing to revise its training program regulations. These revisions will, among other things, eliminate the distinction between ``non-specialty occupations'' and ``specialty occupations''. Also, a new 12-month ``intern'' program is proposed to permit recent foreign graduates of degree-granting post-secondary accredited educational institutions to come to the United States to pursue work-based learning experiences in the fields in which they received their degrees. A requirement that sponsors complete an individualized Form DS-7002 Training/Internship Placement Plan for each trainee and intern prior to issuing a Form DS-2019 to the trainee or intern is also proposed. The Department will publish a Notice regarding the design of the proposed Form DS-7002, soliciting public comment regarding all recordkeeping, reporting, and data collection units. Sponsors should note that Forms DS-7002 contain a provision prohibiting the making of materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or misrepresentations in connection with Training/Internship Placement Plans (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; 2006 San Francisco Giants' Opening Night Fireworks Display, San Francisco Bay, CA
The Coast Guard is establishing special local regulations in the navigable waters of San Francisco Bay for the loading, transport, and launching of fireworks used during the 2006 San Francisco Giants' Opening Night Fireworks Display to be held on April 7, 2006. These special local regulations are intended to prohibit vessels and people from entering into or remaining within the regulated areas in order to ensure the safety of participants and spectators.
National Animal Identification System (NAIS); Implementation Plan and Integration of Private and State Animal Tracking Databases With the NAIS
This notice announces the availability of three documents related to the National Animal Identification System (NAIS): A document that provides an update on the implementation plans, including operational milestones and participation goals; a document describing how private and State animal tracking databases may be integrated into the NAIS to provide animal health officials with animal movement information on an as-needed basis; and, in connection with the animal tracking databases document, a template for a cooperative agreement that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service may enter into with organizations that wish to participate in the animal tracking database component of the NAIS.
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