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Ball Bearings and Parts Thereof from the United Kingdom: Preliminary Results of Changed-Circumstances Review
Document Number: E8-11744
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
The Department of Commerce is conducting a changed- circumstances review of the antidumping duty order on ball bearings and parts thereof from the United Kingdom pursuant to section 751(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. We preliminarily determine that SKF (UK) Ltd. is the successor-in-interest to SNFA Bearings Ltd. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: E8-11743
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Exotic Newcastle Disease; Quarantine Restrictions
Document Number: E8-11741
Type: Rule
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
We are making several changes to the exotic Newcastle disease domestic quarantine regulations, including adding an option for the movement of pet birds; adding restrictions on the interstate movement of live ratites out of quarantined areas; harmonizing our domestic and import regulations regarding the movement of dressed carcasses of dead birds and dead poultry; providing for the use of alternative procedures for treating manure and litter and for composting; and adding an additional surveillance period after the conditions for removing quarantine are met before quarantine is removed. We concluded that these changes are necessary based on our experiences during the eradication programs for the 2002-2003 outbreaks of exotic Newcastle disease in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas. In the event of an exotic Newcastle disease outbreak, these changes will help to ensure that exotic Newcastle disease does not spread from quarantined areas and that exotic Newcastle disease is eradicated within quarantined areas.
Amendments to Treatments for Plant Pests
Document Number: E8-11740
Type: Rule
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
We are amending the regulations for the treatment of plant pests by removing two treatment options that we now believe to be ineffective at neutralizing their target plant pests. A review of these treatments found these options to be ineffective. We are also removing two treatment schedules that are no longer authorized for use and clarifying the fruits and vegetables on which two methyl bromide treatments may be used. These changes are necessary to ensure that ineffective or unauthorized treatments are not used and to clarify the regulations.
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsylvania; Section 110(a)(1) 8-Hour Ozone Maintenance Plan and 2002 Base-Year Inventory for the Juniata County Area
Document Number: E8-11735
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) submitted a SIP revision consisting of a maintenance plan that provides for continued attainment of the 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for at least 10 years after the April 30, 2004 designations, as well as a 2002 base-year inventory for the Juniata County Area. EPA is proposing approval of the maintenance plan and the 2002 base-year inventory in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsylvania; Section 110(a)(1) 8-Hour Ozone Maintenance Plan and 2002 Base-Year Inventory for the Snyder County Area
Document Number: E8-11734
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) submitted a SIP revision consisting of a maintenance plan that provides for continued attainment of the 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for at least 10 years after the April 30, 2004 designations, as well as a 2002 base-year inventory for the Snyder County Area. EPA is proposing approval of the maintenance plan and the 2002 base-year inventory in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Virginia; Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for Norfolk Southern Corporation
Document Number: E8-11733
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia. This revision pertains to the removal of a nitrogen oxide (NOX) RACT permit for sources located at the Norfolk Southern Corporation in Roanoke, Virginia, which have permanently shut down. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Customs Broker License Examination Individual Eligibility Requirements
Document Number: E8-11732
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection
This document proposes to amend the requirements that an individual must satisfy in order to take the written examination for an individual broker's license, as administered by Customs and Border Protection (``CBP''). This proposed rule would require that to take the written examination, an individual would be required to be a U.S. citizen on the date of examination who has attained the age of 21 prior to the date of examination and is not an officer or employee of the United States Government. The proposed amendments would more closely align the requirements for taking the written examination with the requirements an individual must satisfy in order to obtain a customs broker's license. As a result, this proposed rule would facilitate the overall customs broker licensing process by helping to ensure that those taking the examination are not automatically precluded from obtaining a license by reason of age, citizenship status, or employment.
Clarifying Prohibitions for Failure To Maintain Control of Fires That Damage National Forest System Lands
Document Number: E8-11731
Type: Rule
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
This final rule revises regulations to establish a new prohibition for starting and negligently failing to maintain control of a prescribed fire. Proof of criminal negligence is required for this offense. The rule also clarifies that the prohibition for causing and failing to maintain control of all other fires is a strict liability offense, not requiring proof of criminal intent. In implementing the National Fire Plan, the Forest Service has encouraged adjacent landowners to develop integrated fire management plans for the use of prescribed fire for the restoration and protection of private lands adjacent to National Forest System lands. Without these changes, adjacent landowners might be discouraged from using prescribed fire.
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: E8-11730
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Combined Notice of Filings #1
Document Number: E8-11729
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Combined Notice of Filings # 1
Document Number: E8-11728
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Natural Resources Defense Council; Receipt of Petition for Rulemaking
Document Number: E8-11727
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has received and requests public comment on a petition for rulemaking dated March 24, 2008, filed by the Natural Resources Defense Council (petitioner). The petition was docketed by the NRC and has been assigned Docket No. PRM- 50-90. The petitioner is requesting that the NRC amend the regulations that govern domestic licensing of production and utilization facilities, and special nuclear material to establish a date when the NRC will no longer license the use or export of highly enriched uranium (HEU) except for restricted use by a few specialized facilities. The petitioner believes that the amendment is needed to protect the public from potential exposure to an improvised nuclear explosive device made with HEU and used by terrorists.
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Whiskey South II Vegetation Management Project, Cottonwood Field Office, Idaho County, ID
Document Number: E8-11722
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Land Management Bureau
The Bureau of Land Management Cottonwood Field Office will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) consistent with the regulations pertaining to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and address key components of the National Fire Plan. Under the provisions of Section 102(2)(c) of the NEPA, the BLM announces its intentions to prepare an EIS and solicit public comments regarding issues and resource information for this project. The purpose of the Whiskey South II project is to reduce existing and potential fuel loads to reduce the potential of high-intensity large-scale wildfire, improve the safety and effectiveness of firefighters in fire suppression activities, contribute to the economic and social well being of residents and visitors within proximity to the project area, maintain and improve water quality and fish habitat, and improve wildlife habitat and forage opportunities.
Construction Grant Program Notice of Availability of Funds
Document Number: E8-11719
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Department of Commerce (DoC), is soliciting grant proposals for construction of research science buildings. Grant funding is available to institutions of higher education and non-profit organizations on a competitive basis.
Department of Health and Human Services Implementation of New Authorities for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Cooperative Agreement
Document Number: E8-11718
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or the Department), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will issue an Interim Progress Report (IPR) for the PHEP cooperative agreement program in the third quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2008, as authorized under section 319C-1 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended by the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) (Pub. L. 109-417) (42 U.S.C. 247d-3a). The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, (H.R. 2764) provided funding for these awards. This notice provides information to facilitate the critical aspects of the program, including: Background of the program; Current requirements for awardees: [cir] MOF; Future requirements of awardees: [cir] Nonfederal matching requirementsreduced or no award provided; [cir] Evidence-based benchmarks and objective standards substantial failure results in withholding of funds; [cir] Maximum amount of carryoverexceeding the limit results in repayment of funds; [cir] Pandemic influenza planning documentsfailure to submit a sufficient operations plan results in withholding of funds; [cir] Audit requirementsfailure results in repayment of funds; Electronic submission; Important dates; Reporting; PHEP IPR for BP9 (https://www.emergency.cdc.gov/); Withholding and Repayment Guidance (Attachment).
Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests
Document Number: E8-11717
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Department of Education
The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, invites comments on the proposed information collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Notice of Meeting; Chairpersons, Boards of Scientific Counselors for Institutes/Centers at the NIH
Document Number: E8-11715
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine; Notice of Closed Meetings
Document Number: E8-11714
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Mental Health; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: E8-11713
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
Maine Disaster Number ME-00011
Document Number: E8-11712
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Maine (FEMA-1755-DR), dated 05/09/2008. Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding. Incident Period: 04/28/2008 and continuing.
Extension of Post-Sale Evaluation Period for Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 206
Document Number: E8-11711
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service
This notice extends by 30 days, the post-sale evaluation period for Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 206. The Minerals Management Service (MMS) will complete evaluating all the bids received in this sale by July 17, 2008. This action is necessary due to the unusually high number of bids received in this lease sale.
Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Extend Without Revision a Current Information Collection
Document Number: E8-11710
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to request renewal of this collection. In accordance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), we are providing opportunity for public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting that OMB approve clearance of this collection for no longer than 3 years.
Allocation and Disbursement of Royalties, Rentals, and Bonuses-Oil and Gas, Offshore
Document Number: E8-11709
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service
The MMS proposes to amend the regulations on distribution and disbursement of royalties, rentals, and bonuses to include the allocation and disbursement of revenues from certain leases on the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf in accordance with the provisions of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006. The regulations would set forth the formula and methodology for calculating and allocating revenues to the States of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas and their eligible political subdivisions. This proposed rule seeks to establish and ensure that the process for implementing the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 provisions and the resulting distribution of revenues is accurate, transparent, and fully complies with our statutory responsibilities.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E8-11708
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Department of Agriculture
National Institute for Literacy Advisory Board; Notice of an Open Meeting With a Closed Session
Document Number: E8-11707
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: National Institute for Literacy, Agencies and Commissions
This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of an upcoming open meeting of the National Institute for Literacy Advisory Board. The notice also describes the functions of the Committee. Notice of this meeting is required by Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and is intended to notify the public of its opportunity to attend.
Multiple Award Schedule Advisory Panel; Notification of Public Advisory Panel Meeting
Document Number: E8-11706
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule Advisory Panel (MAS Panel), a Federal Advisory Committee, will hold a public meeting on Monday, June 16, 2008. GSA utilizes the Schedules program to establish long-term Governmentwide contracts with responsible firms to provide Federal, State, and local government customers with access to a wide variety of supplies (products) and services. The MAS Panel will develop advice and recommendations on MAS program pricing policies, provisions, and procedures in the context of current commercial pricing practices. Specifically, the MAS Panel will review the MAS policy statements, implementing regulations, solicitation provisions and other related documents regarding the structure, use, and pricing for the MAS contract awards.
Definition of Marine Debris for Purposes of the Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Pollution Act
Document Number: E8-11700
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NOAA and the Coast Guard propose to define marine debris for purposes of the Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act. NOAA and the Coast Guard propose a joint definition of marine debris. Interested parties may submit comments on this proposed rule.
Spyker Automobielen B.V.; Receipt of Application for Limited Extension of Temporary Exemption From Certain Requirements of FMVSS No. 208
Document Number: E8-11699
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
In accordance with the procedures of 49 CFR Part 555, Spyker Automobielen B.V. (``Spyker'') has applied for a limited extension of a previously received temporary exemption from certain requirements of FMVSS No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection, for the Spyker C8 vehicle line. Spyker requests extension of its temporary exemption for certain advanced air bag requirements. The basis of the application is that compliance would cause substantial economic hardship to a manufacturer that has tried in good faith to comply with the standard. NHTSA is publishing this notice of receipt of the application in accordance with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 30113(b)(2), and has made no judgment on the merits of the application.
Government-Owned Inventions; Availability for Licensing
Document Number: E8-11698
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
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.
Modification of Interchange and Transmission Loading Relief Reliability Standards; and Electric Reliability Organization Interpretation of Specific Requirements of Four Reliability Standards
Document Number: E8-11694
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
On April 21, 2008, the Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) that proposes, inter alia, to approve interpretations of specific requirements of Commission-approved Reliability Standards submitted to the Commission for approval by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). Pursuant to section 215 of the Federal Power Act (FPA), the Commission supplements the NOPR by proposing to approve NERC's modified interpretation of Reliability Standard BAL-005-0 (Automatic Generation Control), Requirement R17.
Maine; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
Document Number: E8-11693
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Maine (FEMA-1755-DR), dated May 9, 2008, and related determinations.
Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations
Document Number: E8-11692
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Comments are requested on the proposed Base (1 percent annual- chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and proposed BFE modifications for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the proposed regulatory flood elevations for the reach described by the downstream and upstream locations in the table below. The BFEs and modified BFEs are a part of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In addition, these elevations, once finalized, will be used by insurance agents, and others to calculate appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and the contents in those buildings.
Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations
Document Number: E8-11691
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Comments are requested on the proposed Base (1 percent annual- chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and proposed BFE modifications for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the proposed regulatory flood elevations for the reach described by the downstream and upstream locations in the table below. The BFEs and modified BFEs are a part of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In addition, these elevations, once finalized, will be used by insurance agents, and others to calculate appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and the contents in those buildings.
Oklahoma; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
Document Number: E8-11690
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
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 Oklahoma (FEMA-1754-DR), dated May 9, 2008, and related determinations.
Maine; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
Document Number: E8-11689
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
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 Maine (FEMA-1755-DR), dated May 9, 2008, and related determinations.
Missouri; Amendment No. 7 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
Document Number: E8-11688
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the State of Missouri (FEMA-1749-DR), dated March 19, 2008, and related determinations.
Maine; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
Document Number: E8-11687
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Maine (FEMA-1755-DR), dated May 9, 2008, and related determinations.
Mississippi; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
Document Number: E8-11686
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
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 Mississippi (FEMA-1753-DR), dated May 8, 2008, and related determinations.
Open Meeting of the Small Business/Self Employed-Taxpayer Burden Reduction Issue Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel
Document Number: E8-11685
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Small Business/ Self EmployedTaxpayer Burden Reduction Issue Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comment, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service.
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Earned Income Tax Credit Issue Committee
Document Number: E8-11684
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Earned Income Tax Credit Issue Committee will be conducted via telephone conference call. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service.
Open Meeting of the Ad Hoc IRS Forms and Publications/Language Services Issue Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel
Document Number: E8-11683
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
An open Meeting of the Ad Hoc IRS Forms and Publications/ Language Services Issue Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted (via teleconference). The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service.
Open Meeting of the Area 7 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (Including the States of Alaska, California, Hawaii, and Nevada)
Document Number: E8-11682
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-05-27
Agency: Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
An open meeting of the Area 7 committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted via telephone conference call. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service.
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