April 4, 2008 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Reader Aids
Document Number: FR-2008-04-04-ReaderAids
Type: Reader Aids
Date: 2008-04-04
Notice of Availability of Calendar Year 2009 Competitive Grant Funds
Document Number: E8-7177
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Legal Services Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is the national organization charged with administering Federal funds provided for civil legal services to low-income people. LSC hereby announces the availability of competitive grant funds and is soliciting grant proposals from interested parties who are qualified to provide effective, efficient, and high quality civil legal services to eligible clients in the service area(s) of the states and territories identified below. The exact amount of congressionally appropriated funds and the date, terms, and conditions of their availability for calendar year 2009 have not been determined.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I-9, Extension of an Existing Information Collection, Comment Request
Document Number: E8-7127
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Use of Meeting Rooms and Public Space
Document Number: E8-7126
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration, Agencies and Commissions
NARA proposes to amend its regulations on public use of the National Archives Building in Washington, DC, for meetings or special events. This proposal incorporates changes in available space as a result of the renovation of the National Archives Building by identifying the kinds of space available and procedures for requesting use. NARA also proposes to charge fees for the use of public areas in the National Archives Building in accordance with 44 U.S.C. 2903(b). The proposed rule affects the public.
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions
Document Number: E8-7117
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service
Amendment to the Current Good Manufacturing Practice Regulations for Finished Pharmaceuticals; Withdrawal
Document Number: E8-7107
Type: Rule
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is withdrawing a direct final rule that published in the Federal Register of December 4, 2007 (72 FR 68064), to amend certain regulations as the first phase of an incremental approach to modernize or clarify some of the current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) regulations for finished pharmaceuticals, as well as harmonize some of the CGMP requirements with those of other foreign regulators and other FDA regulations. The comment period closed February 19, 2008. FDA is withdrawing the direct final rule because the agency received significant adverse comments. FDA will consider the comments received under our usual procedures for notice and comment in connection with the notice of proposed rulemaking that was published in the Federal Register of December 4, 2007, as a companion to the direct final rule (72 FR 68113).
Animal Drugs, Feeds, and Related Products; Withdrawal of Approval of NADAs; Technical Amendment
Document Number: E8-7103
Type: Rule
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the animal drug regulations by removing those portions that reflect approval of seven new animal drug applications (NADAs) because FDA is withdrawing approval of the NADAs.
Certain Tissue Paper Products from the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
Document Number: E8-7102
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
The Department of Commerce (``the Department'') is currently conducting the 2006 2007 administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain tissue paper products from the People's Republic of China (``PRC''). The period of review (``POR'') for this review is March 1, 2006, through February 28, 2007. Ten respondents reported that they had no exports or sales of the subject merchandise during the POR. After checking U.S. Customs and Border Protection data, we are preliminarily rescinding our review of these companies. Additionally, in conducting the review, the Department found that both Max Fortune Industrial Limited & Max Fortune (FETDE) Paper Products Co., Ltd. (collectively ``Max Fortune'') and Guilin Qifeng Paper Co., Ltd. (``Guilin Qifeng'') reported subject sales to the United States during the POR, which the Department found to have entered as not subject to antidumping duties, and thus were liquidated without the assess of such duties. With respect to Max Fortune, the Department will continue to collect additional information from Max Fortune and CBP, and consider this issue for the final results. With respect to Guilin Qifeng, because we found that Guilin Qifeng made no dutiable entries of subject tissue paper during the POR, the Department is preliminarily rescinding its review with respect to Guilin Qifeng. If these preliminary results are adopted in our final results of this review, we will instruct CBP to assess antidumping duties on all appropriate entries of subject merchandise during the POR. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results. We will issue the final results no later than 120 days from the date of publication of this notice, unless extended.
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC); Enrollment Dates for the Ports of Ponce, PR and Laporte, TX
Document Number: E8-7101
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issues this notice of the dates for the beginning of the initial enrollment for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) for the Ports of Ponce, PR and Laporte, TX.
Glycine from the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Partial Rescission
Document Number: E8-7099
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
In response to a request from Geo Specialty Chemicals, Inc. (``GSC''), a domestic glycine producer, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on glycine from the People's Republic of China (``PRC''). This review covers Nantong Dongchang Chemical Industry Corporation (``Nantong Dongchang'') and Baoding Mantong Fine Chemistry Co., Ltd. (``Baoding Mantong''). The period of review (``POR'') is March 1, 2006, through February 28, 2007. On July 26, 2007, Nantong Dongchang indicated that it would not reply to the Department's antidumping questionnaire in this administrative review; therefore, we have preliminarily determined to apply facts otherwise available with an adverse inference (``AFA'') to Nantong Dongchang. In addition, we have preliminarily determined that Baoding Mantong made sales below normal value (``NV''). With respect to the 21 other companies for whom petitioners submitted a request for review and a subsequent timely withdrawal request, we are rescinding this review.\1\ The preliminary results are listed below in the section titled ``Preliminary Results of Review.'' If these preliminary results are adopted in our final results, we will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (``CBP'') to assess the ad valorem margins against the entered value of each entry of the subject merchandise during the POR.
Petition for Exemption From the Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard; Volkswagen
Document Number: E8-7098
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
This document grants in full the petition of Volkswagen Group of America (VW) in accordance with Sec. 543.9(c)(2) of 49 CFR part 543, Exemption from the Theft Prevention Standard, for the Audi Q5 vehicle line beginning with model year (MY) 2009. This petition is granted because the agency has determined that the antitheft device to be placed on the line as standard equipment is likely to be as effective in reducing and deterring motor vehicle theft as compliance with the parts-marking requirements of the Theft Prevention Standard.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested
Document Number: E8-7090
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Executive Office for Immigration Review, Department of Justice
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested
Document Number: E8-7089
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Executive Office for Immigration Review, Department of Justice
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested
Document Number: E8-7088
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested
Document Number: E8-7087
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
Notice of Public Hearings for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement for the Southern California Range Complex (Including the San Clemente Island Range Complex)
Document Number: E8-7085
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, Navy Department
Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 and the regulations implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508), and Presidential Executive Order 12114, the Department of the Navy (Navy) prepared and filed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on March 28, 2008, a Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement (EIS/OEIS) for the Southern California Range Complex (including the San Clemente Island Range Complex). This Draft EIS/OEIS evaluates the potential environmental effects of current and emerging training and research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) activities in the Southern California (SOCAL) Range Complex, and proposed upgrades and modernization of range complex capabilities for Navy training and testing. A Notice of Intent for this Draft EIS/ OEIS was published in the Federal Register on December 21, 2006 (71 FR 76639). The Navy will conduct three public hearings to receive oral and written comments on the Draft EIS/OEIS. Federal, State, and local agencies and interested individuals are invited to be present or represented at the public hearings. This notice announces the dates and locations for the public hearings for the Draft EIS/OEIS.
Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review
Document Number: E8-7084
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
The Department of Commerce (``Department'') has determined that a request for a new shipper review (``NSR'') of the antidumping duty order on frozen warmwater shrimp (``shrimp'') from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (``Vietnam''), received on February 27, 2008, meets the statutory and regulatory requirements for initiation. The period of review (``POR'') for this NSR is February 1, 2007 January 31, 2008.
Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received
Document Number: E8-7083
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of 14 CFR. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of the FAA's regulatory activities. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.
Office of the National Protection and Programs Directorate Submission for Reinstatement of a Previously Approved Collection OMB Control Number 1670-0005
Document Number: E8-7081
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) invites the general public and other federal agencies the opportunity to comment on approved information collection request (ICR) OMB 1670-0005, Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP) System. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on January 25, 2008 at 73 FR 4613 allowing for a 60-day public comment period. No comments were received on this existing information collection. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments.
Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor
Document Number: E8-7079
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Surface Transportation Board, Department of Transportation
The Board has approved the second quarter 2008 rail cost adjustment factor (RCAF) and cost index filed by the Association of American Railroads. The second quarter 2008 RCAF (Unadjusted) is 1.077. The second quarter 2008 RCAF (Adjusted) is 0.497. The second quarter 2007 RCAF-5 is 0.471.
BioWatch Filter Holder Log
Document Number: E8-7077
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security, Office of Health Affairs, WMD and Biodefense, has submitted the following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).
Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee; Renewal
Document Number: E8-7075
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
Pursuant to section 14(a)(2)(A) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and in accordance with section 102-3.65, title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations, the FAA gives notice it has renewed the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC) for a 2-year period beginning March 20, 2008. The Committee's primary purpose is to provide the public with an earlier opportunity to participate in the FAA's rulemaking process. It will continue to operate in accordance with the rules of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and the Department of Transportation, FAA Committee Management Order (1110.30C). For further information about the ARAC, please contact Ms. Gerri Robinson, FAA Office of Rulemaking, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone number: 202-267-9678.
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans Florida: Prevention of Significant Deterioration
Document Number: E8-7073
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
EPA is proposing to conditionally approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Florida on February 3, 2006. The proposed revisions modify Florida's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permitting regulations in the SIP to address changes to the federal New Source Review (NSR) regulations, which were promulgated by EPA on December 31, 2002, and reconsidered with minor changes on November 7, 2003 (collectively, these two final actions are referred to as the ``2002 NSR Reform Rules''). The proposed revisions include provisions for baseline emissions calculations, an actual-to- projected-actual methodology for calculating emissions changes, options for plantwide applicability limits, and recordkeeping and reporting requirements. As part of the conditional approval, Florida will have twelve months from the date of EPA's final conditional approval of the SIP revisions in which to revise its PSD recordkeeping requirements and several definitions in order to be consistent with existing federal law. In addition to and in conjunction with the proposed conditional approval of Florida's PSD permitting program SIP revisions, EPA is proposing to approve Florida's concurrent February 3, 2006, request to make the State's PSD permitting program applicable to electric power plants which are also subject to the Florida Electrical Power Plant Siting Act (PPSA). This proposed approval follows the receipt of adverse comments on, and EPA's subsequent withdrawal of, EPA's May 25, 2007, direct final rule granting full approval to Florida to implement its PSD permitting program for sources subject to the PPSA.
President's Committee for People With Intellectual Disabilities; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: E8-7072
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Children and Families Administration
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: E8-7069
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
International Fisheries; Atlantic Highly Migratory Species
Document Number: E8-7068
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NMFS proposes to modify permitting and reporting requirements for the Highly Migratory Species (HMS) International Trade Permit (ITP) to improve program efficacy and enforceability, and implement the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) bluefin tuna catch documentation (BCD) program. The modified regulations would also require that shark fin importers, exporters, and re-exporters obtain the HMS ITP to assist NMFS in monitoring trade of shark fins, and would implement the new definition of ``import'' contained in the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act).
Liquidation and Debt Collection Activities; Fees for Liquidation Activities Performed by Authorized CDC Liquidators
Document Number: E8-7067
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
SBA is setting the compensation fees for Authorized CDC Liquidators (``ACLs'') for their liquidation activities on 504 loans that have been completed as of the date of this notice, and for ongoing liquidation activities being pursued according to an approved liquidation plan, at 10% of the net recovery proceeds realized from the sale of collateral or other liquidation actions on an individual loan up to $25,000 for each such loan and 5% of the realized net recovery proceeds above such amounts. SBA is also setting compensation fees for liquidations by ACLs of 504 loans where the debenture was purchased during the period after May 14, 2007, through the date of this notice, and for which a liquidation plan has not yet been approved by SBA, at 4% of the net recovery proceeds realized from the sale of collateral or other liquidation action on an individual loan up to $25,000 for each such loan and 2% of the realized net recovery proceeds above such amounts.
Advisory Committee for Polar Programs; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: E8-7066
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
Procurement List; Additions and Deletion
Document Number: E8-7065
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Committee for Purchase from People Who Are, Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Agencies and Commissions
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 a product previously furnished by such agencies.
Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions
Document Number: E8-7064
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Committee for Purchase from People Who Are, Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, Agencies and Commissions
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 a product and a service previously furnished by such agencies. Comments Must Be Received On or Before: May 4, 2008.
Region II Buffalo District Advisory Council; Public Meeting
Document Number: E8-7063
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; Specifications and Management Measures
Document Number: E8-7062
Type: Rule
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
This action implements 2008 specifications and management measures for Atlantic mackerel, squid, and butterfish (MSB) and modifies existing management measures. Specifically, it clarifies gear requirements for the Loligo squid fishery, standardizes procedures for closing the Atlantic mackerel (mackerel) and butterfish fisheries, modifies incidental possession limits for mackerel and butterfish, and establishes a butterfish possession limit. These specifications and management measures promote the utilization and conservation of the MSB resource.
Renewal of a Currently Approved Information Collection
Document Number: E8-7061
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service, Agencies and Commissions
The Corporation for National and Community Service (hereinafter the ``Corporation''), has submitted the following public information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of the ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Corporation for National and Community Service, Brooke Nicholas, 202-606-6627. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY-TDD) may call (202) 565-2799 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
Notice of Meeting of the EPA's Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC)
Document Number: E8-7059
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, notice is hereby given that the next meeting of the Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC) will be held April 22-24, 2008 at RESOLVE, Washington, DC. The CHPAC was created to advise the Environmental Protection Agency on science, regulations, and other issues relating to children's environmental health.
In the Matter of Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act and Modernization of the Commission's Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures
Document Number: E8-7058
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
In the Second Order on Reconsideration of the Second Report and Order the Commission addresses a petition for reconsideration of the Commission's Second Report and Order concerning the Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act and Modernization of the Commission's Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures.
Colorado: Filing of Plats of Survey
Document Number: E8-7057
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Land Management Bureau
The plats of survey of the following described land will be officially filed in the Colorado State Office, Bureau of Land Management, Lakewood, Colorado, effective 10 a.m., March 31, 2008. All inquiries should be sent to the Colorado State Office (CO-956), Bureau of Land Management, 2850 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, Colorado 80215- 7093. The plat and field notes, in duplicate, of the dependent resurvey of the Colorado-New Mexico State Line (S. bdy.), the west boundary, and the subdivisional lines of Township 32 North, Range 19 West, of the New Mexico Principal Meridian, Colorado, were accepted on November 6, 2007. The plat and field notes, of the dependent resurvey of the Colorado-New Mexico State Line (S. bdy.), and the survey of the subdivisional lines of Township 32 North, Range 15 West, of the New Mexico Principal Meridian, Colorado, were accepted on November 15, 2007. The plat and/or field notes, in duplicate, of the dependent resurvey and surveys in Townships 35 and 36 North, Range 14 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian, Colorado, were accepted on November 21, 2007. The plat, in duplicate (in two sheets), of the entire record, of the dependent resurvey and metes and bounds survey in Section 12, Township 1 North, Range 73 West, Sixth Principal Meridian, Colorado, was accepted on January 8, 2008. The plat and field notes, in duplicate, of the dependent resurvey of two mineral surveys in Township 42 North, Range 10 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian, Colorado, were accepted on February 12, 2008. The plat, in duplicate (in two sheets), of the entire record, of the resurvey of a portion of the subdivisional lines and a portion of M.S. 20596, Big Stake Lode, in Township 22 South, Range 71 West, Sixth Principal Meridian, Colorado, was accepted on February 20, 2008. The plat, in duplicate, of the entire record of dependent resurvey of Mineral Survey 18826, Iron Mask No. 2 lode and the survey of a portion of the proposed center line of the Continental Divide Trail, in suspended Township 41 North, Range 6 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian, was accepted on March 6, 2008. The plat, in duplicate, of the entire record of subdivision survey of west half of the northwest quarter of section 6, Township 33 North, Range 4 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian, Colorado, was accepted on March 31, 2008. The supplemental plats (2), in duplicate, in section 30, T. 6 S., R. 77 W. and in section 25, T. 6 S., R. 78 W., Sixth Principal Meridian, Colorado, were accepted on March 31, 2008.
National Fire Codes: Request for Comments on NFPA Technical Committee Reports
Document Number: E8-7056
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology
Since 1896, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has accomplished its mission by advocating scientifically based consensus codes and standards, research, and education for safety related issues. NFPA's National Fire Codes[supreg], which holds over 270 documents, are administered by more than 225 Technical Committees comprised of approximately 7,000 volunteers and are adopted and used throughout the world. NFPA is a nonprofit membership organization with approximately 80,000 members from over 70 nations, all working together to fulfill the Association's mission. The NFPA process provides ample opportunity for public participation in the development of its codes and standards. All NFPA codes and standards are revised and updated every three to five years in Revision Cycles that begin twice each year and that takes approximately two years to complete. Each Revision Cycle proceeds according to a published schedule that includes final dates for all major events in the process. The process contains five basic steps that are followed both for developing new documents as well as revising existing documents. These steps are: Calling for Proposals; Publishing the Proposals in the Report on Proposals (ROP); Calling for Comments on the Committee's disposition of the Proposals and these Comments are published in the Report on Comments (ROC); having a Technical Report Session at the NFPA Annual Meeting; and finally, the Standards Council Consideration and Issuance of documents.
Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments
Document Number: E8-7055
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
EPA does not object to the proposed project development. Rating LO. EIS No. 20070545, ERP No. D-IBR-J39037-ND, Northwest Area Water Supply Project, To Construct a Biota Water Treatment Plant, Lake Sakakawea, Missouri River Basin to Hudson Bay Basin, ND. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about ecological consequences associated with the transfer of invasive species as a result of water treatment system or infrastructure failures. The monitoring and system maintenance aspects of an adaptive management plan will help ensure that ecological impacts caused by a potential system failure are avoided and minimized. Rating EC1. EIS No. 20080040, ERP No. D-IBR-K65337-CA, Folsam Lake State Recreation Area & Folsam Powerhouse State Historic Park, General Plan/Resource Management Plan, Implementation, Placer County, CA. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about air quality impacts. EPA requested an analysis of air emissions from current and proposed recreational uses, and to demonstrate general conformity. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20080049, ERP No. D-FRC-G03037-00, Midcontinent Express Pipeline Project, (Docket Nos. CP08-6-000), Construction and Operation to Facilitate the Transport of 1,500, 000 dekatherms per day of Natural Gas from Production Fields in eastern TX, OK, and AR to Market Hub, Located in various counties and parishes in OK, TX, LA, MS and AL. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about air quality impacts, wetland impacts, environmental justice issues, and requested information and mitigation to address these concerns. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20070021, ERP No. DS-BLM-J02039-MT, Montana Statewide Oil and Gas, Development Alternative for Coal Bed Natural Gas Production and Amendment of the Powder River and Billings Resource Management Plans, Additional Information Three New Alternatives, Implementation, U.S. Army COE section 404 Permit, NPDES Permit,Several Cos, MT. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about potential impacts to air quality and water quality. EPA recommended establishment of an air quality stakeholder group; additional near-field air quality modeling; and additional water and air quality monitoring. Rating EC2.
National Fire Codes: Request for Proposals for Revision of Codes and Standards
Document Number: E8-7054
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) proposes to revise some of its fire safety codes and standards and requests proposals from the public to amend existing or begin the process of developing new NFPA fire safety codes and standards. The purpose of this request is to increase public participation in the system used by NFPA to develop its codes and standards. The publication of this notice of request for proposals by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on behalf of NFPA is being undertaken as a public service; NIST does not necessarily endorse, approve, or recommend any of the standards referenced in the notice. The NFPA process provides ample opportunity for public participation in the development of its codes and standards. All NFPA codes and standards are revised and updated every three to five years in Revision Cycles that begin twice each year and that take approximately two years to complete. Each Revision Cycle proceeds according to a published schedule that includes final dates for all major events in the process. The process contains five basic steps that are followed both for developing new documents as well as revising existing documents. These steps are: Calling for Proposals; Publishing the Proposals in the Report on Proposals (ROP); Calling for Comments on the Committee's disposition of the proposals and these Comments are published in the Report on Comments (ROC); having a Technical Report Session at the NFPA Annual Meeting; and finally, the Standards Council Consideration and Issuance of documents.
Draft Regulatory Guide: Issuance, Availability
Document Number: E8-7053
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Manufacturing Extension Partnership Advisory Board
Document Number: E8-7052
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. app. 2, notice is hereby given that the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Advisory Board, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will meet Sunday, April 27, 2008, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. This meeting is being held in conjunction with MEP's National Conference in Orlando, FL. The MEP Advisory Board is composed of 10 members appointed by the Director of NIST who were selected for their expertise in the area of industrial extension and their work on behalf of smaller manufacturers. The Board was established to fill a need for outside input on MEP. MEP is a unique program consisting of centers across the United States and Puerto Rico, with partnerships at the state, federal, and local levels. The Board works closely with MEP to provide input and advice on MEP's programs, plans, and policies. For this meeting, discussions will focus on MEP's current key initiatives and gaining insight into the future direction of manufacturing as part of MEP's strategic planning activities. The agenda may change to accommodate Board business.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Professional Employee Compensation Plan
Document Number: E8-7051
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
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 the Professional Employee Compensation Plan. The clearance expired on July 31, 2007. 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.
Notice of Proposed Withdrawal Extension and Opportunity for Public Meeting; WY
Document Number: E8-7050
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Land Management Bureau
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to extend the duration of Public Land Order (PLO) No. 6693 for an additional 20-year term. PLO No. 6693 withdrew 357.34 acres of public lands from settlement, sale, location, and entry under the general land laws, including the mining laws, to protect the Natural Corrals Archeological Site in Sweetwater County. This notice also gives an opportunity to comment on the proposed action and to request a public meeting.
Notice of License Termination and Release of the Cabot Site in Reading, PA, for Unrestricted Release
Document Number: E8-7049
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
National Agricultural Library; Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Collect Information
Document Number: E8-7048
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations at 5 CFR Part 1320 (60 FR 44978, August 29, 1995), this notice announces the National Agricultural Library's intent to request renewal for information collection relating to existing nutrition education materials (i.e. recipes and cookbooks) targeting low-income and Food Stamp Program-eligible persons. This voluntary form gives Food Stamp Nutrition Education (FSNE) providers the opportunity to share resources that they have developed or used.
Missouri; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
Document Number: E8-7047
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Missouri (FEMA-1749-DR), dated March 19, 2008, and related determinations.
Georgia; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
Document Number: E8-7045
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Georgia (FEMA-1750-DR), dated March 20, 2008, and related determinations.
Georgia; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
Document Number: E8-7044
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Georgia (FEMA-1750-DR), dated March 20, 2008, and related determinations.
Arkansas; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
Document Number: E8-7042
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Arkansas (FEMA-1751-DR), dated March 26, 2008, and related determinations.
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