January 6, 2010 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Reader Aids
Document Number: FR-2010-01-06-ReaderAids
Type: Reader Aids
Date: 2010-01-06
Cancellation of the South Valley Facilities Expansion Project-Clark County, NV
Document Number: E9-31430
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Reclamation Bureau
The Bureau of Reclamation, together with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the National Park Service (NPS) as cooperating agencies are cancelling the Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the South Valley Facilities Expansion (SVFE) Project, published in the Federal Register on April 18, 2008 (73 FR 21155).
Agency Information Collection Activities: E-Verify Data Collection Survey, New Information Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: E9-31423
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Extension of Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Review
Document Number: E9-31421
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
The Department of Commerce (``Department'') is extending the time limit for the preliminary results of the new shipper review of certain frozen warmwater shrimp (``shrimp'') from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (``Vietnam''). This review covers the period February 1, 2008 through January 31, 2009.
Temporary Rule Regarding Principal Trades With Certain Advisory Clients
Document Number: E9-31420
Type: Rule
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
On December 30, 2009, the Securities and Exchange Commission published a Federal Register document adopting as final Rule 206(3)-3T under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the interim final temporary rule that establishes an alternative means for investment advisers who are registered with the Commission as broker-dealers to meet the requirements of Section 206(3) of the Investment Advisers Act when they act in a principal capacity in transactions with certain of their advisory clients. As adopted, the only change to the rule was the expiration date in paragraph (d) of the section. Rule 206(3)-3T will sunset on December 31, 2010. This document makes a correction to that document.
Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, from the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the 2007-2008 Administrative Review of the Antidumping Duty Order
Document Number: E9-31417
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
On July 08, 2009, the Department of Commerce (``Department'') published Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished or Unfinished, from the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the 2007-2008 Administrative Review of the Antidumping Duty Order, 74 FR 32539 (July 08, 2009) (``Preliminary Results''). The period of review (``POR'') is June 1, 2007, through May 31, 2008. The administrative review covers one respondent, Peer Bearing CompanyChangshan (``CPZ'').
Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires From the People's Republic of China: Partial Rescission of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review
Document Number: E9-31416
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
The Department of Commerce (the Department) is rescinding, in part, the administrative review of the countervailing duty order on Certain New Pneumatic Off-the-Road Tires (OTR Tires) from the People's Republic of China (PRC) for the period December 17, 2007 through December 31, 2008, with respect to the following six companies:
New Postal Product
Document Number: E9-31415
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Postal Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Certain Steel Grating From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination
Document Number: E9-31414
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
The Department of Commerce (``the Department'') preliminarily determines that certain steel grating (``steel grating'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (``LTFV''), as provided in section 733 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (``Act''). The estimated margins of sales at LTFV are shown in the ``Preliminary Determination'' section of this notice. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.
Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: E9-31413
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: National Transportation Safety Board, Agencies and Commissions
Drill Pipe From China
Document Number: E9-31412
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigations Nos. 701-TA-474 and 731-TA-1176 (Preliminary) under sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a) and 1673b(a)) (the Act) to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports from China of drill pipe, provided for in subheadings 7304.22, 7304.23, and 8431.43 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the Government of China. Unless the Department of Commerce extends the time for initiation pursuant to sections 702(c)(1)(B) or 732(c)(1)(B) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671a(c)(1)(B) or 1673a(c)(1)(B)), the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by February 16, 2010 (as a result of an intervening weekend and Federal holiday). The Commission's views are due at Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by February 23, 2010.
Special Local Regulation for Marine Events; Recurring Marine Events in the Fifth Coast Guard District
Document Number: E9-31410
Type: Rule
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is amending the list of recurring marine events within the Fifth Coast Guard District. These regulations make minor changes to the regulated areas of two permitted marine events listed in the table attached to the regulation. These special local regulations are necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during marine events. This action will restrict vessel traffic in portions of the Chesapeake Bay and Assateague Channel, Virginia.
Identification of Additional Classes of Facilities for Development of Financial Responsibility Requirements Under CERCLA Section 108(b)
Document Number: E9-31399
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Section 108(b) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended, establishes certain regulatory authorities concerning financial responsibility requirements. Specifically, the statutory language
Propoxur; Receipt of Application for Emergency Exemption; Solicitation of Public Comment
Document Number: E9-31395
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
EPA has received a public health exemption request from the Ohio Department of Agriculture to use the pesticide propoxur (CAS No. 114-26-1) to treat indoor residential single or multiple unit dwellings, apartments, hotels, motels, office buildings, modes of transportation, and commercial industrial buildings to control bed bugs (Cimex lectularius). The applicant proposes a use of a pesticide which was voluntarily canceled under section 6(f) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and which poses a risk similar to the risk which was voluntarily canceled under section 6(f) of FIFRA. EPA is soliciting public comment before making the decision whether or not to grant the exemption.
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211-Trent 500, 700, and 800 Series Turbofan Engines
Document Number: E9-31394
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Rolls-Royce plc RB211-Trent 800 series turbofan engines. That AD currently requires replacing the fuel-to-oil heat exchanger (FOHE). This proposed AD would require replacing the FOHE on the RB211-Trent 500 and RB211-Trent 700 series turbofan engines in addition to the RB211-Trent 800 series turbofan engines. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product, and results from the risk of engine FOHE blockage. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
Notice of Meeting; National Commission on Children and Disasters
Document Number: E9-31393
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Children and Families Administration
Call for Applications: Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee
Document Number: E9-31384
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Department of Commerce
Damage Tolerance and Fatigue Evaluation of Composite Rotorcraft Structures
Document Number: E9-31381
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This proposal would revise airworthiness standards for type certification requirements of normal and transport category rotorcraft. The amendment would require evaluation of fatigue and residual static strength of composite rotorcraft structures using a damage tolerance evaluation, or a fatigue evaluation, if the applicant establishes that a damage tolerance evaluation is impractical. The amendment would
Use of Additional Portable Oxygen Concentrator Devices on Board Aircraft
Document Number: E9-31380
Type: Rule
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action amends Special Federal Aviation Regulation 106 (SFAR 106), Use of Certain Portable Oxygen Concentrator Devices on Board Aircraft, to allow for the use of four additional portable oxygen concentrator (POC) devices on board aircraft, provided certain conditions in the SFAR are met. This action is necessary to allow all POC devices deemed acceptable by the FAA to be available to the traveling public in need of oxygen therapy, for use in air commerce. When this rule becomes effective, there will be a total of 11 different POC devices the FAA finds acceptable for use on board aircraft, and passengers will be able to carry these devices on board the aircraft and use them with the approval of the aircraft operator.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Notice of 90-Day Finding on a Petition to List Atlantic Sturgeon as Threatened or Endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
Document Number: E9-31373
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
We (NMFS) announce a 90-day finding on a petition to list Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus) as endangered, or to list multiple distinct population segments (DPSs) as threatened or endangered and designate critical habitat under the ESA. We find that the petition presents substantial scientific or commercial information indicating that the petitioned actions may be warranted. A status review for Atlantic sturgeon was completed in February 2007, and we are currently preparing a determination on whether listing the species or DPSs of the species as threatened or endangered is warranted. To ensure that the determination considers information that is comprehensive and current, we solicit scientific and commercial information regarding this species.
Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
Document Number: E9-31372
Type: Rule
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NMFS is opening directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher Pacific cod by catcher/processors using hook-and-line gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to fully use the 2009 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod specified for the BSAI.
Action Affecting Export Privileges: Hailin Lin
Document Number: E9-31366
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Industry and Security Bureau
Federal Travel Regulation; Privately Owned Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement
Document Number: E9-31358
Type: Rule
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
GSA is amending the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) to update the mileage reimbursement rates for using a privately owned automobile (POA), motorcycle or airplane for official travel. The new rates reflect the current vehicle operating costs as determined by investigations conducted by GSA. This governing regulation sets the mileage reimbursement allowance for official travel for a POA at $0.50, motorcycles at $0.47, and airplanes at $1.29.
Safety Zone; FRONTIER DISCOVERER, Outer Continental Shelf Drillship, Chukchi and Beaufort Sea, Alaska
Document Number: E9-31351
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard proposes a temporary safety zone around the DRILLSHIP FRONTIER DISCOVERER, while anchored on location in order to drill exploratory wells at various prospects located in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Outer Continental Shelf, Alaska, from 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2010 through 11:59 p.m. on October 31, 2010. The purpose of the temporary safety zone is to protect the DRILLSHIP from vessels operating outside normal shipping channels and fairways. Placing a temporary safety zone around the DRILLSHIP will significantly reduce the threat of allisions, oil spills, and releases of natural gas, and thereby protect the safety of life, property, and the environment.
Safety Zone and Regulated Navigation Area, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Romeoville, IL
Document Number: E9-31350
Type: Rule
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is establishing both a safety zone and a Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal (CSSC) near Romeoville, IL. This temporary interim rule places navigational, environmental and operational restrictions on all vessels transiting the navigable waters located adjacent to and over the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) electrical dispersal fish barrier system.
Consumer Price Index Adjustments of Oil Pollution Act of 1990 Limits of Liability-Vessels and Deepwater Ports
Document Number: E9-31349
Type: Rule
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard is adopting, as a final rule, without change, an interim rule published on July 1, 2009. The interim rule increased the limits of liability that apply under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) to vessels and to deepwater ports subject to the Deepwater Port Act of 1974, to reflect significant increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The interim rule also established the methodology the Coast Guard uses to adjust the OPA 90 limits of liability for inflation, and made minor regulatory amendments to clarify applicability of the OPA 90 single-hull tank vessel limits of liability.
Public Service Company of Colorado; Notice of Filing
Document Number: E9-31321
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
City of Banning, CA; Notice of Filing
Document Number: E9-31320
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Extramural Support Reimbursement of Travel and Subsistence Expenses Toward Living Organ Donation Program
Document Number: E9-31312
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
Congress has provided specific authority under section 377 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, 42 U.S.C. 274f, as amended by Public Law 108-216 for providing reimbursement of travel and subsistence expenses for certain individuals donating their organs. Additionally, Congress authorized the Secretary to provide reimbursement for other incidental non-medical expenses as the Secretary determines by regulation to be appropriate.
Guidance for Industry on New Contrast Imaging Indication Considerations for Devices and Approved Drug and Biological Products; Availability
Document Number: E9-31307
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a guidance for industry entitled ``New Contrast Imaging Indication Considerations for Devices and Approved Drug and Biological Products,'' dated December 2009. As part of the Medical Device User Fee Amendments of 2007 (MDUFA) Commitment for the Performance Goals and Procedures commitment letter, FDA agreed to publish guidance for medical imaging devices for use with imaging contrast agents or radiopharmaceuticals. FDA intends this guidance to assist developers of medical imaging devices and imaging drug/biological products that provide image contrast enhancement. The final guidance announced in this document fulfills FDA's commitment to issue guidance called for by the commitment letter. The guidance supercedes the draft guidance of the same title dated September 30, 2008.
Anesthetic and Life Support Drugs Advisory Committee; Cancellation
Document Number: E9-31306
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The meeting of the Anesthetic and Life Support Drugs Advisory Committee scheduled for January 28, 2010, is cancelled. This meeting was announced in the Federal Register of December 8, 2009 (74 FR 64702). This meeting has been cancelled to allow time for the FDA to review new information that is relevant to the benefit risk balance for the proposed new indication. The agency intends to continue evaluating the application and, as needed, will announce future meeting dates in the Federal Register.
Sunshine Act Meetings
Document Number: E9-31295
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: E9-31294
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Agency Information Collection Activity Seeking OMB Approval
Document Number: E9-31293
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) revision of a current information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on October 16, 2009, vol. 74, no. 199, pages 53311-53312. The FAA Aviation Research and Development Grants Program establishes uniform policies and procedures for the award and administration of research grants to colleges, universities, not for profit organizations, and profit organizations for security research.
Agency Information Collection Activity Seeking OMB Approval
Document Number: E9-31292
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) revision of a current information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on Information collected to provide services to aircraft inflight and protection of persons/property on the ground.
Environmental Impact Statement; Maricopa County, AZ
Document Number: E9-31291
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement will be prepared for a proposed highway project in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Notice of Central Idaho Resource Advisory Committee Meeting
Document Number: E9-31285
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463) and under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-393), the Salmon-Challis National Forest's Central Idaho Resource Advisory Committee will conduct a business meeting which is open to the public.
Bacillus subtilis; Registration Review Proposed Decision; Notice of Availability
Document Number: E9-31283
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
This notice announces the availability of EPA's proposed registration review decision for the pesticide Bacillus subtilis (case 6012) and opens a public comment period on the proposed decision. Registration review is EPA's periodic review of pesticide registrations to ensure that each pesticide continues to satisfy the statutory standard for registration, that is, that the pesticide can perform its intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that each pesticide's registration is based on current scientific and other knowledge, including its effects on human health and the environment.
Maneb; Notice of Receipt of a Request to Voluntarily Cancel a Pesticide Registration of a Certain Product
Document Number: E9-31282
Type: Notice
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
In accordance with section 6(f)(1) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of a request by the registrant to voluntarily cancel their registration of a product containing the pesticide maneb. The request would terminate the last maneb technical product registered for use in the United States. EPA intends to grant this request at the close of the comment period for this announcement unless the Agency receives substantive comments within the comment period that would merit its further review of the request, or unless the registrant withdraws their request within this period. Upon acceptance of this request, any sale, distribution, or use of the product listed in this notice will be permitted only if the sale, distribution, or use is consistent with the terms as described in the final order.
Dibenzylidene Sorbitol; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance
Document Number: E9-31281
Type: Rule
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of dibenzylidene sorbitol (CAS Reg. No. 32647-67-9) under 40 CFR 180.920 when used as the inert ingredient in pesticdes formulations applied in or on growing crops. Dow Agrosciences LLC submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of dibenzylidene sorbitol.
Choline chloride; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance
Document Number: E9-31280
Type: Rule
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of choline chloride (CAS Reg. No. 67-48-1) applied pre-harvest on all raw agricultural commodities when applied/ used as a solvent. Loveland Products, Inc., submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of choline chloride.
Extension of Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions (Multiple Chemicals)
Document Number: E9-31279
Type: Rule
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
This regulation extends time-limited tolerances for the pesticides listed in Unit II. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. These actions are in response to EPA's granting of emergency exemptions under section 18 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) authorizing use of these pesticides. Section 408(l)(6) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) requires EPA to establish a time-limited tolerance or exemption from the requirement for a tolerance for pesticide chemical residues in food that will result from the use of a pesticide under an emergency exemption granted by EPA.
Naval Discharge Review Board
Document Number: E9-31231
Type: Rule
Date: 2010-01-06
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, Navy Department
The Department of the Navy amends its rules under 32 CFR Part 724 to reflect the name change of the Naval Council of Personnel Boards to the Secretary of the Navy Council of Review Boards and to update other administrative information pertaining to the Naval Discharge Review Board.
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