Agencies and Commissions August 2008 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

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Notice of Permits Issued Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978
Document Number: E8-19342
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-21
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish notice of permits issued under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. This is the required notice.
Waiver of Signature Delivery Process
Document Number: E8-19340
Type: Rule
Date: 2008-08-21
Agency: Postal Servicetm, Postal Service, Agencies and Commissions
The Postal Service is revising the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[reg]) to update the standards regarding delivery of Express Mail[reg] items with waiver of signature and return receipt for merchandise items with waiver of signature. Delivery employees deliver these items to the addressee's mail receptacle or other secure location without first attempting to obtain a signature from the addressee.
Implementation of New Standards for Intelligent Mail Barcodes
Document Number: E8-19339
Type: Rule
Date: 2008-08-21
Agency: Postal Service, Agencies and Commissions
On April 30, 2008, we published in the Federal Register (Volume 73, Number 84, pages 23393-23403) proposed mailing standards to require the use of Intelligent Mail[supreg] barcodes on all letters and flats mailed at automation prices as of May 2010. We described two options for using Intelligent Mail barcodes as of May 2009: The basic option and the full-service option. In this final rule, we summarize comments received in response to our proposed rule and provide our new mailing standards for the use of Intelligent Mail barcodes.
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: E8-19293
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-21
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval, Comments Requested
Document Number: E8-19177
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-21
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority, Comments Requested
Document Number: E8-19176
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-21
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget
Document Number: E8-19175
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-21
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget
Document Number: E8-19174
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-21
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Sunshine Act Meeting; FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting; Friday, August 22, 2008
Document Number: E8-19401
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-20
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order on Reconsideration addressing petitions for reconsideration of the Report and Order. 2 Wireline Competition. Title: Implementation of the NET 911 Improvement Act. Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding implementation of the New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008. 3 Media................ Title: Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commission's Rules.
Notice of Agreement Filed
Document Number: E8-19333
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-20
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Revocations
Document Number: E8-19329
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-20
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Applicants
Document Number: E8-19328
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-20
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting of the Florida Advisory Committee
Document Number: E8-19301
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-20
Agency: Commission on Civil Rights, Civil Rights Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting of the Wyoming Advisory Committee
Document Number: E8-19297
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-20
Agency: Commission on Civil Rights, Civil Rights Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Meeting of the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Document Number: E8-19263
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-20
Agency: Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Agencies and Commissions
The Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Council) is announcing its September, 2008 meeting.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E8-19254
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-20
Agency: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the FDIC hereby gives notice that it is submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for OMB review and approval of the information collection systems described below.
Disaster Declaration #11370; New Hampshire Disaster #NH-00006
Document Number: E8-19236
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-20
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of NEW HAMPSHIRE (FEMA-1782-DR), dated 08/11/2008. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornado, and Flooding. Incident Period: 07/24/2008.
Disaster Declaration #11264 and #11265; IOWA Disaster Number IA-00015
Document Number: E8-19235
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-20
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of IOWA (FEMA-1763-DR), dated 05/27/2008. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Incident Period: 05/25/2008 and continuing.
Iowa Disaster Number IA-00016
Document Number: E8-19234
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-20
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Iowa (FEMA 1763DR), dated 05/27/2008. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Incident Period: 05/25/2008 and continuing. Effective Date: 08/12/2008. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 07/28/2008. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 02/27/2009.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E8-19231
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-20
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E8-19230
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-20
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Uncovered Innerspring Units From China, South Africa, and Vietnam
Document Number: E8-19227
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-20
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping investigation Nos. 731-TA-1140-1142 (Final) under section 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)) (the Act) to determine whether 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 less-than-fair-value imports from China, South Africa, and Vietnam of uncovered innerspring units, provided for in subheading 9404.10.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.\1\
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.; Analysis of Agreement Containing Consent Orders to Aid Public Comment
Document Number: E8-19213
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-20
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint and the terms of the consent orderembodied in the consent agreementthat would settle these allegations.
In the Matter of Certain GPS Chips, Associated Software and Systems, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review a Final Determination Finding No Violation of Section 337
Document Number: E8-19209
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-20
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge's (``ALJ'') final initial determination (``ID'') issued on June 13, 2008 finding no violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, 19 U.S.C. 1337 in the above-captioned investigation.
Debt Collection
Document Number: E8-19203
Type: Rule
Date: 2008-08-20
Agency: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is revising its regulation on debt collection to reflect organizational changes, to update statutory and regulatory citations, and to clarify the procedures.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request for a New Information Collection: Certificate of Medical Examination Optional Form (OF) XX-Formerly Standard Form (SF) 78
Document Number: E8-19196
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-20
Agency: Office of Personnel Management, Personnel Management Office, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for clearance and use of Optional Form XX (OF- XX), Certificate of Medical Examination, a revision of Standard Form 78 (SF-78). The Certificate of Medical Examination is used by Federal agencies, OPM examining offices, and Federal agency appointing officials to determine medical qualifications for a specific position. We estimate approximately 45,000 forms will be completed each year. Each form requires from two to three hours to complete. The annual estimated burden is 135,000 hours. Comments: In the 60-Day Notice published in FR Vol. 71, No. 244, on December 20, 2006, we announced our request for review of a new information collection document, OF-XX, Certificate of Medical Examination. OPM invited receipt of public comment on the Optional Form by February 19, 2007, and received comments from three Federal agencies. All changes and recommendations were considered and incorporated as appropriate into the final OF-XX. A discussion of the comments is provided below. One agency inquired why OPM was revising the current SF-78. Revision and replacement is necessary because the SF-78 is no longer accurate. Revisions include making the form optional for agencies to use at their discretion, rather than required; to delete outdated references, such as the Federal Personnel Manual; and to incorporate changes required by 29 CFR 1630.13, which relates to prohibited medical inquiries and examinations related to the Equal Employment Opportunity provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. One agency requested that the revised form (OF-XX) be posted to the existing OPM forms Web site; that the form be electronically fillable; and that additional space be provided on the form for a description of employee duties. The OF-XX will be made available on the OPM forms Web site and will be made electronically fillable. Additional space has been provided in Part B of the form for an explanation of employee duties in the subject position. One agency requested that OPM provide adequate space for the clinician to comment on positive findings. OPM added supplemental space to the ``Conclusion'' section in Part C of the OF-XX. One agency requested that OPM reformat Part A to allow added room for names; to create separate and distinct parts; to change ``glasses'' to ``corrective lenses''; to add check boxes to areas where an examiner may document his or her interpretation of test results; and to clearly delineate vision and hearing boxes by moving instructions inside of the boxes where results are to be recorded. OPM addressed these concerns in the development of the OF-XX. For copies of this proposal, contact Margaret A. Miller on (202) 606-2699, Fax (202) 418-3251 or e-mail to mamiller@opm.gov. Please include a mailing address with your request.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request for Extension of an Expiring Information Collection: Establishment Information Form, Wage Data Collection Form, Wage Data Collection Continuation Form DD 1918, DD 1919, and DD 1919C
Document Number: E8-19193
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-20
Agency: Office of Personnel Management, Personnel Management Office, Agencies and Commissions
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget a request for extension of three previously-approved information collection forms for which approval will soon expire. The Establishment Information Form, the Wage Data Collection Form, and the Wage Data Collection Continuation Form are wage survey forms developed by OPM for use by the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish prevailing wage rates for Federal Wage System employees. DOD contacts approximately 21,200 businesses annually to determine the level of wages paid by private enterprise establishments for representative jobs common to both private industry and the Federal Government. Each survey collection requires 1-4 hours of respondent burden, resulting in a total yearly burden of approximately 75,800 hours. For copies of this proposal, contact Margaret A. Miller on (202) 606-2699, fax (202) 418-3251, or e-mail mamiller@opm.gov. Please include a mailing address with your request.
Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
Document Number: E8-19189
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-20
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Background. On June 15, 1984, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) delegated to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) its approval authority under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), as per 5 CFR 1320.16, to approve of and assign OMB control numbers to collection of information requests and requirements conducted or sponsored by the Board under conditions set forth in 5 CFR 1320 Appendix A.1. Board-approved collections of information are incorporated into the official OMB inventory of currently approved collections of information. Copies of the Paperwork Reduction Act Submission, supporting statements and approved collection of information instruments are placed into OMB's public docket files. The Federal Reserve may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of Board Approval Under Delegated Authority and Submission to OMB
Document Number: E8-19188
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-20
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Background. Notice is hereby given of the final approval of proposed information collections by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) under OMB delegated authority, as per 5 CFR 1320.16 (OMB Regulations on Controlling Paperwork Burdens on the Public). Board-approved collections of information are incorporated into the official OMB inventory of currently approved collections of information. Copies of the Paperwork Reduction Act Submission, supporting statements and approved collection of information instrument(s) are placed into OMB's public docket files. The Federal Reserve may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Notice of Meeting
Document Number: E8-19182
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-20
Agency: Tennessee Valley Authority, Agencies and Commissions
Petition for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding
Document Number: E8-19180
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-20
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Notices
Document Number: E8-19126
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-20
Agency: Federal Election Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notification and Reporting of Aircraft Accidents or Incidents and Overdue Aircraft, and Preservation of Aircraft Wreckage, Mail, Cargo, and Records
Document Number: E8-19104
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2008-08-20
Agency: National Transportation Safety Board, Agencies and Commissions
On March 31, 2008, the NTSB published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend its regulations concerning notification and reporting requirements with regard to unmanned aircraft accidents, found at 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 830, ``Notification and Reporting of Aircraft Accidents or Incidents and Overdue Aircraft, and Preservation of Aircraft Wreckage, Mail, Cargo, and Records.'' This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is available at 73 FR 16826 (Mar. 31, 2008). The NTSB is publishing this notice to inform the public that it is extending the comment period for the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to September 30, 2008.
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: E8-19279
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-19
Agency: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: E8-19214
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-19
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Division of Authority Between the Copyright Royalty Judges and the Register of Copyrights under the Section 115 Statutory License
Document Number: E8-19198
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-19
Agency: Library of Congress, Agencies and Commissions, Copyright Office
The Copyright Royalty Judges, acting pursuant to statute, referred material questions of substantive law to the Register of Copyrights concerning the division of authority between the Judges and the Register of Copyrights under the section 115 statutory license. Specifically, the Copyright Royalty Board requested a decision by the Register of Copyrights regarding whether the Judges' authority to adopt terms under the section 115 license is solely limited to late payment, notice of use and recordkeeping regulations; and if the answer is no, what other categories or types of terms may the Judges prescribe by regulation. The Register of Copyrights responded in a timely fashion by delivering a Memorandum Opinion to the Copyright Royalty Board on August 8, 2008.
Facilitating the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 MHz Bands
Document Number: E8-19181
Type: Rule
Date: 2008-08-19
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
In this document, the Commission extends the deadline for filing replies to oppositions to petition for reconsideration. This action is taken in order to allow the Educational Broadband Service (EBS) and Broadband Radio Service (BRS) communities to discuss the complex issues at stake and develop consensus approaches where possible.
Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism
Document Number: E8-19178
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2008-08-19
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
In this document, the Commission seeks comment on whether certain services should be designated as eligible for funding under the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism, also known as the E-rate program. The Commission also seeks comment on whether to retain interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (interconnected VoIP) as an eligible service for future funding years.
Guidance Regarding Prohibitions Imposed by Section 205(d) of the Federal Credit Union Act
Document Number: E8-19158
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-19
Agency: National Credit Union Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The NCUA is issuing an Interpretive Ruling and Policy Statement (IRPS) regarding prohibitions imposed by Section 205(d) of the Federal Credit Union Act (FCU Act) (12 U.S.C. 1785(d)(1)). Section 205(d) of the FCU Act prohibits a person who has been convicted of any criminal offense involving dishonesty or breach of trust, or who has entered into a pretrial diversion or similar program in connection with a prosecution for such offense, from participating in the affairs of an insured credit union except with the prior written consent of the NCUA Board. This IRPS provides direction and guidance to federally-insured credit unions and those persons who may be affected by Section 205(d) because of a prior criminal conviction or pretrial diversion program participation by describing the actions that are prohibited under the statute and establishing the procedures for applying for NCUA Board consent on a case-by-case basis.
Prohibitions On Market Manipulation and False Information in Subtitle B of Title VIII of The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
Document Number: E8-19154
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2008-08-19
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Pursuant to Title VIII, Subtitle B of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (``EISA''), the Federal Trade Commission (``Commission'' or ``FTC'') is proposing a rule to implement Section 811 of Subtitle B prohibiting the use or employment of manipulative or deceptive devices or contrivances in wholesale petroleum markets.\1\ The Commission invites written comments on issues raised by the proposed Rule and seeks answers to the specific questions set forth in Section II.L of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (``NPRM'').
National Women's Business Council
Document Number: E8-19146
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-08-19
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The SBA is issuing this notice to announce the location, date, time, and agenda for the next meeting of the National Women's Business Council (NWBC). The meeting will be open to the public.
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