January 5, 2010 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Reader Aids
Document Number: FR-2010-01-05-ReaderAids
Type: Reader Aids
Date: 2010-01-05
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: E9-31429
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Original Classification Authority
Document Number: E9-31425
Type: Administrative Order
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Executive Office of the President, Presidential Documents
Implementation of the Executive Order, ``Classified National Security Information''
Document Number: E9-31424
Type: Administrative Order
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Executive Office of the President, Presidential Documents
Classified National Security Information
Document Number: E9-31418
Type: Executive Order
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Executive Office of the President, Presidential Documents
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Great Lakes Accountability System; EPA ICR No. 2379.01, OMB Control No. 2005-NEW
Document Number: E9-31408
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a request for a new Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection described below.
Notice of a Project Waiver of Section 1605 (Buy American Requirement) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to Valley City, ND
Document Number: E9-31404
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The EPA is hereby granting a project waiver of the Buy American requirements of ARRA Section 1605 under the authority of Section 1605(b)(2) [manufactured goods are not produced in the United States of a satisfactory quality] to Valley City, ND for the Zenon ZeeWeed 1000 membrane filter manufactured by General Electric Water & Process Technologies for a capacity of 4 MGD. This is a project- specific waiver and only applies to the use of the specified product for the ARRA-funded project being proposed. Any other ARRA project that may wish to use the same product must apply for a separate waiver based on project-specific circumstances. These membrane filters are manufactured in Canada, and meet Valley City's performance specifications and requirements. The Acting Regional Administrator is making this determination based on the review and recommendation of EPA Region 8's Technical & Financial Services Unit. Valley City has provided sufficient documentation to support its request. The Assistant Administrator of the Office of Administration and Resources Management has concurred on this decision to make an exception to Section 1605 of ARRA. This action permits the purchase of the Zenon ZeeWeed 1000 membrane filter for the Surface Water Treatment Plant upgrades being implemented by Valley City that may otherwise be prohibited under Section 1605(a) of the ARRA.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E9-31383
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The NRC has recently 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 a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The NRC published a Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period on this information collection on October 14, 2009 (74 FR 52820).
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E9-31382
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The NRC has recently 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 a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The NRC published a Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period on this information collection on September 25, 2009 (74 FR 49041).
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): Notice Regarding the Acceptance of Petitions To Grant a Competitive Need Limitation (CNL) Waiver
Document Number: E9-31378
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Office of the United States Trade Representative, Trade Representative, Office of United States, Executive Office of the President
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has received petitions in connection with the 2009 GSP Annual Review to waive the competitive need limitations (CNLs) on imports of certain products that are eligible for duty-free treatment under the GSP program. USTR also has received petitions to determine that certain products were not produced in the United States as of January 1, 1995. This notice announces those petitions that have been accepted for further review. All other petitions have been rejected. This notice also sets forth the schedule for submitting comments and the public hearing on the petitions, filing requests to participate in the hearing, submitting pre-hearing and post-hearing briefs, and commenting on the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) report on probable economic effects. The list of petitions for CNL waivers and petitions for determinations that products were not produced in the United States that were submitted for review is available at: https://www.ustr.gov/ trade-topics/trade-development/preference-programs/generalize d-system- preference-gsp/current-review-1.
Sunshine Act; Meetings
Document Number: E9-31376
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Extension of Approved Information Collection, OMB Control Number 1004-0073
Document Number: E9-31375
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Land Management Bureau
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces its intention to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) extend approval for the paperwork requirements in 43 CFR parts 3400 through 3500, which cover leasing or developing Federal coal. The BLM uses the information to determine if the applicant is qualified to hold a Federal coal lease. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) previously approved this information collection activity under the control number 1004-0073.
Notice of Agreement Filed
Document Number: E9-31371
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Proposed Subsequent Arrangement
Document Number: E9-31370
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Department of Energy
This notice has been issued under the authority of Section 131 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2160). The Department is providing notice of a proposed subsequent arrangement under the Agreement for Cooperation Between the United States of America and the Government of Canada Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy and the Agreement Between the United States and the Government of Japan Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy.
Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations
Document Number: E9-31369
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
Document Number: E9-31368
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Action Affecting Export Privileges: Ning Wen
Document Number: E9-31367
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Industry and Security Bureau
Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Work Group (AMWG)
Document Number: E9-31365
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Reclamation Bureau
The Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program (AMP) was implemented as a result of the Record of Decision on the Operation of Glen Canyon Dam Final Environmental Impact Statement to comply with consultation requirements of the Grand Canyon Protection Act (Pub. L. 102-575) of 1992. The AMP includes a Federal advisory committee, the Adaptive Management Work Group (AMWG), a Technical Work Group (TWG), a Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center, and independent review panels. The AMWG makes recommendations to the Secretary of the Interior concerning Glen Canyon Dam operations and other management actions to protect resources downstream of Glen Canyon Dam consistent with the Grand Canyon Protection Act. The TWG is a subcommittee of the AMWG and provides technical advice and recommendations to the AMWG.
New Postal Product
Document Number: E9-31361
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Postal Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission is noticing a recently-filed Postal Service request to add Global Direct Contracts 1 to the Competitive Product List. The Postal Service has also filed a related contract. This notice
In the Matter of Certain MEMS Devices and Products Containing Same; Notice of Investigation
Document Number: E9-31360
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on December 1, 2009, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Analog Devices, Inc. of Norwood, Massachusetts. A supplement to the complaint was filed on December 9, 2009. An amendment to the complaint was filed on December 22, 2009. The amended complaint alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain MEMS devices and products containing same by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,220,614 and 7,364,942. The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337.
In the Matter of Certain Liquid Crystal Display Devices and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Investigation
Document Number: E9-31359
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on December 1, 2009, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. of Korea. A supplement to the complaint was filed on December 16, 2009. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain liquid crystal display devices and products containing same by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,844,533; 6,888,585; and 7,436,479. The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, Comment Request
Document Number: E9-31357
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to request clearance for this collection. In accordance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting OMB clearance of this collection for no longer than three years.
Combined Notice of Filings #1
Document Number: E9-31356
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Combined Notice of Filings #1
Document Number: E9-31355
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Combined Notice of Filings #1
Document Number: E9-31354
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Quarterly IRS Interest Rates Used in Calculating Interest on Overdue Accounts and Refunds on Customs Duties
Document Number: E9-31353
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
This notice advises the public of the quarterly Internal Revenue Service interest rates used to calculate interest on overdue accounts (underpayments) and refunds (overpayments) of customs duties. For the calendar quarter beginning January 1, 2010, the interest rates for overpayments will be 3 percent for corporations and 4 percent for non-corporations, and the interest rate for underpayments will be 4 percent. This notice is published for the convenience of the importing public and Customs and Border Protection personnel.
Receipt of Domestic Interested Party Petition Concerning the Tariff Classification of Wickless Wax Objects
Document Number: E9-31352
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has received a petition submitted on behalf of a domestic interested party requesting the reclassification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) of certain wickless wax objects from China. Currently, these objects are classified as ``Molded or carved articles of wax'' under subheading 9602.00.40, HTSUS. The petitioner contends that the proper classification for these wickless wax objects is in subheading 3406.00.00, HTSUS, as candles. While the 2009 duty rates of both these subheadings is free, petitioner claims that the importers of these products are using this classification as a means of circumventing a dumping order that has been placed on petroleum wax candles from China. This document invites comments with regard to the correctness of the current classification.
Community Express Pilot Program
Document Number: E9-31346
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This notice extends the Community Express Pilot Program in its current form through December 31, 2010. Based upon the significant restructuring of this pilot program implemented in October 2008, the Agency seeks to extend the pilot to obtain sufficient experience to better evaluate the pilot's accomplishments. This notice also reminds SBA's participating lenders of the statutory limitation on the number of loans SBA can process under a pilot program.
Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection
Document Number: E9-31339
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Rural Housing Service's (RHS) intention to request an extension for a currently approved information collection in support of the program for ``Section 515 Multi-Family Housing Preservation and Revitalization Restructuring Demonstration Program (MPR) for Fiscal Year 2006.''
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; NOAA Teacher at Sea Program
Document Number: E9-31338
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E9-31337
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Department of Commerce
Dorel Juvenile Group; Denial of Appeal of Decision on Inconsequential Noncompliance
Document Number: E9-31334
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: E9-31332
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
The U.S. Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law No. 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (the CDFI Fund), an office within the Department of the Treasury, is soliciting comments concerning the Bank Enterprise Award (BEA) Program Awardee Reporting Form.
Guidance on Simultaneous Transmission Import Limit Studies; Notice Allowing Post-Technical Conference Comments
Document Number: E9-31331
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: E9-31330
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-05
Agency: Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, Department of Treasury, Department of the Treasury
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI) published a document in the Federal Register on November 9, 2009, inviting comments for the continued collection of information under the CDFI Fund's Quarterly Institutional Level Report for Awardees under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This document contained an incorrect reference.
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