August 6, 2010 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Grants to Manufacturers of Certain Worsted Wool Fabrics
The purpose of this notice is to inform potential applicants that the Department of Commerce is providing financial assistance in calendar year 2010 for U.S. manufacturers of certain worsted wool fabrics. Section 4002(c)(6)(A) of the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2004 (Pub. L. 108-429, 118 Stat. 2603) (the ``Act'') authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to provide grants to persons (including firms, corporations, or other legal entities) who were, during calendar years 1999, 2000, and 2001, manufacturers of two categories of worsted wool fabrics. The first category are manufacturers of worsted wool fabrics, containing 85 percent or more by weight of wool, with average fiber diameters greater than 18.5 micron (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) heading 9902.51.11); the total amount of available funds is $2,666,000, to be allocated among such manufacturers on the basis of the percentage of each manufacturers' production of worsted wool fabric included in HTS 9902.51.11. The second category are manufacturers of worsted wool fabrics, containing 85 percent or more by weight of wool, with average fiber diameters of 18.5 micron or less (HTS heading 9902.51.15, previously HTS heading 9902.51.12); the total amount of available funds is $2,666,000, to be allocated among such manufacturers on the basis of the percentage of each manufacturers' production of worsted wool fabric included in HTS 9902.51.15. Funding for the worsted wool fabrics grant program will be provided by the Department of the Treasury from amounts in the Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund (the ``Trust Fund''). The total amount of grants to manufacturers of worsted wool fabrics described in HTS 9902.51.11 shall be $2,666,000 in calendar year 2010. The total amount of grants to manufacturers of worsted wool fabrics described in HTS 9902.51.15 shall also be $2,666,000 in calendar year 2010.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Elizabeth River, Eastern Branch, Norfolk, VA
The Coast Guard is temporarily changing the drawbridge operation regulations of the Berkley (I-264) Bridge, at mile 0.4, across the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River, Norfolk, VA. This change will allow the drawbridge to operate with four opening periods between the rush hours until October 5, 2012, relieving increased vehicular traffic congestion while still providing for the reasonable needs of navigation.
U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Public Meeting and Public Comment
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a public meeting of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force (USCRTF) and a request for written comments. This meeting, the 24th biannual meeting of the USCRTF, provides a forum for coordinated planning and action among Federal agencies, State and territorial governments, and nongovernmental partners. Please register in advance by visiting the website under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. Advance public comment must be submitted by August 27, 2010, to Liza Johnson at the e-mail, fax, or
International Product Change-Global Expedited Package Services-Non-Published Rates
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add Global Expedited Package Services ContractsNon-Published Rates to the Competitive Products List pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642.
Career and Technical Education Program-Promoting Rigorous Career and Technical Education Programs of Study
The Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education announces a final priority, requirements, and selection criteria for the Promoting Rigorous Career and Technical Education Programs of Study program. The Assistant Secretary may use this priority and these requirements and selection criteria for a competition using fiscal year (FY) 2009 funds and competitions in later years. We take this action to promote and improve State and local development and implementation of rigorous career and technical education (CTE) programs of study (POSs).
Extension of the Award Period for Certain Minority Business Enterprise Centers
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) publishes this notice of a funded extension of up to nine months, on a non-competitive basis, of the award periods for those Minority Business Enterprise Centers (MBECs) identified in this notice. This action is necessary to allow for continued program delivery by the incumbent MBEC operators while MBDA completes the development of a new minority business development grant program, solicits competitive applications and processes new awards.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Voluntary Customer Survey
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of Homeland Security will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act: Voluntary Customer Survey. This is a new collection of information that CBP is proposing. This document is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register (75 FR 27563) on May 17, 2010, allowing for a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Emergency Comment Request; Section 3 Implementation and Coordination Grant Application
The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for emergency review and approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Application for Exportation of Articles under Special Bond
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning the: Application for Exportation of Articles under Special Bond. This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)).
Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Training Evaluation Form
The proposed information collection requirement described below has been 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.
Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB Emergency Comment Request; Evaluation of the Rapid Re-housing for Families Demonstration Program
The proposed information collection requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for emergency review and approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Department is soliciting public comments on the subject proposal.
Endangered and Threatened Species; Recovery Plans
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announces the adoption of an Endangered Species Act (ESA) Recovery Plan for the Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus). The Recovery Plan contains revisions and additions in consideration of public comments received on the proposed draft Recovery Plan for the fin whale.
President's Export Council Subcommittee on Export Administration; Notice of Recruitment of Private-Sector Members
The President's Export Council Subcommittee on Export Administration (PECSEA) advises the U.S. Government on matters and issues pertinent to implementation of the provisions of the Export Administration Act and the Export Administration Regulations, as amended, and related statutes and regulations. These issues relate to U.S. export controls as mandated by law for national security, foreign policy, non-proliferation, and short supply reasons. The PECSEA draws on the expertise of its members to provide advice and make recommendations on ways to minimize the possible adverse impact export controls may have on U.S. industry. The PECSEA provides the Government with direct input from representatives of the broad range of industries that are directly affected by export controls.
Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Proposed Amendment to the California Desert Conservation Area Plan for the Calico Solar (Formerly SES Solar One) Project, San Bernardino County, CA
In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has prepared a Proposed Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendment/Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Calico Solar (formerly SES Solar One) Project, San Bernardino County, California and for the California Desert Conservation Area (CDCA) Plan and by this notice is announcing the availability of the Final EIS.
Marine Mammals; File No. 14352
Notice is hereby given that Dr. Gregory Bossart, Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30313, has applied for an amendment to Scientific Research Permit No. 14352.
Notice of Reestablishment of the Pinedale Anticline Working Group, Wyoming
This notice is published in accordance with Section 9(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (Pub. L. 92-463). Notice is hereby given that the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) has reestablished the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Pinedale Anticline Working Group (PAWG).
Iowa; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Iowa (FEMA-1928-DR), dated July 27, 2010, and related determinations.
Kentucky; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Kentucky (FEMA-1925-DR), dated July 23, 2010, and related determinations.
Iowa; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Iowa (FEMA-1930-DR), dated July 29, 2010, and related determinations.
South Dakota; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of South Dakota (FEMA-1929-DR), dated July 29, 2010, and related determinations.
Brass Sheet and Strip from Germany: Notice of Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
On April 27, 2010, the U.S. Department of Commerce (the Department) published a notice of initiation of an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on brass sheet and strip from Germany. The review covers one producer/exporter of brass sheet and strip from Germany, Wieland-Werke AG. Based on a withdrawal of the request for review from Wieland-Werke AG, the respondent and German manufacturer of brass sheet and strip, we are now rescinding this administrative review in full.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, Comment Request
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.
Radio Broadcasting Services; AM or FM Proposals To Change the Community of License
The following applicants filed AM or FM proposals to change the community of license: 1TV.COM, INC., Station KBSZ, Facility ID 11217, BP-20100429ADM, From WICKENBURG, AZ, To APACHE JUNCTION, AZ; CEDAR COVE BROADCASTING, INC., Station KADE, Facility ID 173616, BMPED- 20100707GWD, From SALIDA, CO, To SNOWMASS VILLAGE, CO; DELTA MEDIA CORPORATION, Station KLWB-FM, Facility ID 183335, BPH-20100624AHQ, From OPELOUSAS, LA, To CARENCRO, LA; EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION, Station WQKV, Facility ID 89586, BPED-20100622ADM, From ROCHESTER, IN, To WARSAW, IN; MUNBILLA BROADCASTING PROPERTIES, LTD., Station KHHG, Facility ID 170991, BPH-20100625AZQ, From HAMILTON, TX, To EVANT, TX; WILLIAM S. KONOPNICKI, Station KNKI, Facility ID 78413, BPH- 20100609AGX, From PINETOP, AZ, To TONTO BASIN, AZ.
FM Table of Allotments, Boulder Town, Levan, Mount Pleasant, and Richfield, UT
The Audio Division grants a Petition for Partial Reconsideration filed by Sanpete County Broadcasting, licensee of Station KLGL(FM), Richfield, Utah. In so doing, the staff reinstates and grants Sanpete's Counterproposal to reallot and change the community of license of Station KLGL(FM) from Richfield to Mount Pleasant, Utah. The Audio Division also denies a Petition for Reconsideration filed by Micro Communications, Inc., licensee of Station KCFM, Levan, Utah, and affirms the dismissal of Micro's Petition for Rule Making on technical grounds. See Supplementary Information.
Kentucky; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Kentucky (FEMA-1925-DR), dated July 23, 2010, and related determinations.
Hot-Rolled Flat-Rolled Carbon-Quality Steel Products from Brazil and Japan: Final Results of Expedited Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders
On April 1, 2010, the Department of Commerce (the Department) initiated sunset reviews of the antidumping duty orders on hot-rolled flat-rolled carbon-quality steel products from Brazil and Japan, pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). The Department has conducted expedited (120-day) sunset reviews for both orders pursuant to 19 CFR 351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2). As a result of these sunset reviews, the Department finds that revocation of the antidumping duty orders would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping.
Procurement List; Proposed Additions And Deletion
The Committee is proposing to add products and a service to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities and to delete a service previously provided by such agency.
Procurement List; Additions
This action adds products and services to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.
Income Level for Individuals Eligible for Assistance
The Legal Services Corporation (``Corporation'') is required by law to establish maximum income levels for individuals eligible for legal assistance. This document updates the specified income levels to reflect the annual amendments to the Federal Poverty Guidelines as issued by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Results of the First Five-year “Sunset” Review of the Antidumping Duty Order
On January 4, 2010, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') published the notice of initiation of the first sunset review of the antidumping duty order on certain frozen warmwater shrimp from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (``Vietnam''). On the basis of the notice of intent to participate by domestic interested parties and adequate substantive responses filed on behalf of the domestic and respondent interested parties, the Department is conducting a full sunset review of the antidumping duty order pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (``the Act'') and 19 CFR 351.218(e)(2)(i). As a result of this sunset review, the Department preliminarily finds that revocation of the antidumping duty order would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping at the levels listed below in the section entitled ``Preliminary Results of Review.''
Request for Public Comments To Compile the National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers and Reports on Sanitary and Phytosanitary and Standards-Related Foreign Trade Barriers
Pursuant to section 181 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2241), the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is required to publish annually the National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers (NTE). With this notice, the Trade Policy Staff Committee (TPSC) is requesting interested persons to submit comments to assist it in identifying significant barriers to U.S. exports of goods, services, and U.S. foreign direct investment for inclusion in the NTE.
Assembly of the Administrative Conference; Filing of Advisory Committee Charter
Notice is hereby given that the Administrative Conference of the United States will file an advisory committee charter for the Assembly of the Administrative Conference, in accordance with the Administrative Conference Act (as amended by the Regulatory Improvement Act of 2007) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972. The filing will take place 15 days after publication of this notice in the Federal Register.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Correction of Misreported Chemical Substances on the TSCA Inventory; EPA ICR No. 1741.06, OMB Control No. 2070-0145
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR, entitled: ``Correction of Misreported Chemical Substances on the TSCA Inventory'' and identified by EPA ICR No. 1741.06 and OMB Control No. 2070-0145, is scheduled to expire on April 30, 2011. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection.
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