June 3, 2010 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

This advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) seeks public comment regarding the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) New Starts and Small Starts project justification criteria. In particular, FTA seeks public input on how to improve its calculation of ``cost effectiveness,'' including whether FTA should measure quantifiable benefits other than reduced travel time. In addition, FTA seeks comment on how it should evaluate environmental benefits and economic development effects. Information gathered from this ANPRM will inform FTA's broader effort, next year, to amend the regulations that govern its New Starts and Small Starts programs.

The Department of Justice has adopted as final, without change, an interim rule that amended the regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (``ATF'') to delegate to the Director of ATF the authority to serve as the deciding official regarding the denial, suspension, or revocation of federal firearms licenses, or the imposition of a civil fine. Under the interim rule, the Director has the flexibility to delegate to another ATF official the authority to decide a revocation or denial matter, or may exercise that authority himself. Because the Director can redelegate authority to take action as the final agency decision-maker to Headquarters officials, field officials, or some combination thereof, such flexibility allows ATF to more efficiently conduct denial, suspension, and revocation hearings, and make the determination whether to impose a civil fine. This gives the agency the ability to ensure consistency in

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC'' or ``Commission'') announces the second meeting of the Chronic Hazard Advisory Panel (CHAP) on phthalates and phthalate substitutes. The Commission appointed this CHAP to study the effects on children's health of all phthalates and phthalate alternatives as used in children's toys and child care articles, pursuant to section 108 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) (Pub. L. 110- 314). The public may submit written or oral comments on the issues to be considered by the CHAP.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is initiating the rulemaking and data collection process to consider establishing new energy conservation standards or energy use standards for the use of electricity for purposes of circulating air through duct work of residential heating and cooling systems (hereinafter referred to as ``furnace fans''). To inform interested parties and to facilitate this process, DOE has prepared a framework document that details the analytical approach and scope of coverage for the rulemaking, and identifies several issues on which DOE is particularly interested in receiving comment. DOE will hold an informal public meeting to discuss and receive comments on its analytical approach and the issues it will

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval: Voluntary Cover Sheet for TSCA Submissions; ICR No. 1780.05, OMB No. 2070-0156. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection activity and its expected burden and costs.

The following applicants filed AM or FM proposals to change the community of license: CEDAR COVE BROADCASTING, INC., Station KGQD, Facility ID 175363, BMPED-20100510ABP, From FRASER, CO, To SILVERTHORNE, CO; CHURCH PLANTERS OF AMERICA, Station NEW, Facility ID 173562, BMPED-20100426ADA, From DANBURY, NC, To MADISON, NC; ENTERPRISE COPORATION OF THE DELTA, Station NEW, Facility ID 175323, BMPED-20100412ACA, From DELHI, LA, To LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA; ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA TRUST, DENNIS J. WATKINS, TRUSTEE, Station WQQW, Facility ID 90598, BP-20100510ATN, From HIGHLAND, IL, To BELLEVILLE, IL; FULLER BROADCASTING INTERNATIONAL, LLC, Station WWRX, Facility ID 58731, BPH-20100426ADS, From PAWCATUCK, CT, To LEDYARD, CT; JODESHA BROADCASTING, INC., Station KLSY, Facility ID 166011, BPH-20100406AAZ, From SOUTH BEND, WA, To COSMOPOLIS, WA; MOUNT WILSON FM BROADCASTERS, INC., Station NEW, Facility ID 183344, BNPH-20091019ABE, From RIDGECREST, CA, To JOHNANNESBURG, CA; MULTICULTURAL RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSEE, LLC, Station KAHZ, Facility ID 61814, BMJP-20100504ALA, From POMONA, CA, To YORBA LINDA, CA; NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION ASSOCIATION, Station NEW, Facility ID 177089, BMPED- 20100407AAB, From SYLVANIA, PA, To MAINESBURG, PA; PERCEPTION MEDIA, INC., Station WOWZ, Facility ID 8075, BP-20100510AKO, From APPOMATTOX, VA, To ROANOKE, VA; RED WOLF BROADCASTING CORPORATION, Station WBMW, Facility ID 55404, BPH-20100426ADR, From LEDYARD, CT, To PAWCATUCK, CT; ROBERT CLINT CRAWFORD D/B/A SOUTHWEST RADIO BROADCASTING, Station KKLB, Facility ID 166036, BPH-20100414AAW, From MADISONVILLE, TX, To KURTEN, TX; THE ALAMO NAVAJO SCHOOL BOARDS, INC., Station KABR, Facility ID 65389, BP-20100222ADG, From ALAMO COMMUNITY, NM, To ISLETA, NM; WESTPORT RADIO PARTNERS, LLC, Station WXMR, Facility ID 166029, BMPH- 20100407ACA, From MINERVA, NY, To PLATTSBURGH WEST, NY.

The Notice announces the availability of $45.1 million in program level to support rural mircoentrepreneurship in rural America and solicits applications for funds available under the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program to provide direct loans, technical assistance grants, and technical assistance-only grants to microdevelopment organizations to support the development and ongoing success of rural microentrepreneurs and microenterprises. The Agency will make awards on a quarterly basis. In the event, as expected in the first quarter, all program funds are not awarded in a quarter, the remaining funds will be carried over to the subsequent quarter.

The Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG) will meet in open session from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 07, 2010, in the East Auditorium at the U.S. Department of State, Harry S. Truman Building, Washington DC. Entry and registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. Please use the building entrance located at 21st Street, NW., Washington, DC, between C & D Streets. The membership of this advisory committee consists of private sector defense trade representatives, appointed by the Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, who advise the Department on policies, regulations, and technical issues affecting defense trade. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss current defense trade issues and topics for further study. Agenda topics will be posted on the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls' Web site, at https://www.pmddtc.state.gov 2 weeks prior to the meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the Department of State has forwarded the attached Notifications of Proposed Export Licenses to the Congress on the dates indicated on the attachments pursuant to sections 36(c) and 36(d) and in compliance with section 36(f) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776).

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, propose to designate critical habitat for the Mississippi gopher frog (Rana sevosa) [= Rana capito sevosa] under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). A total of 792 hectares (1,957 acres) in 11 units are proposed for critical habitat designation. The proposed critical habitat is located within Forrest, Harrison, Jackson, and Perry Counties, Mississippi.

Through this Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR), HUD commences the process of initiating rulemaking directed to strengthening and clarifying the prohibition against the ``required use'' of affiliated settlement service providers in residential mortgage transactions under section 8 of RESPA. HUD has received complaints that some homebuyers are committing to use a builder's affiliated mortgage lender in exchange for construction discounts or discounted upgrades, without sufficient time to research their contracts or to comparison shop. The purpose of this ANPR is to solicit information that can be used to inform any future revision or clarification of the regulatory definition of the ``required use'' of affiliated settlement service providers in residential mortgage transactions.

The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a public meeting of its Scientific and Statistical Committee on June 21-22, 2010 to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate.

The proposed information collection requirement described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal.

The SEDAR Steering Committee will meet via conference call to discuss assessment projects for 2011. SEE SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.