Agencies and Commissions September 2008 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule
On July 21, 2008, the Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') published a Federal Register document soliciting public comments in connection with its review of the Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule (``Used Car Rule'' or ``Rule''). The document stated that comments must be received by September 19, 2008. In response to a request to extend the comment period received on September 12, 2008, the Commission has determined to reopen and extend the comment period until November 19, 2008.
Deposit Insurance Requirements After Certain Conversions; Definition of “Corporate Reorganization;” Optional Conversions (“Oakar Transactions”); Additional Grounds for Disapproval of Changes in Control; and Disclosure of Certain Supervisory Information
The FDIC is issuing a final rule that amends certain of its regulations by conforming them to Federal statutes amended by the Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2006, the Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2005 and the Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Conforming Amendments Act of 2005. On January 14, 2008, the FDIC adopted, an interim rule and requested public comment on, amendments to its regulations to implement such changes. Having received no comments on the interim rule, the FDIC is confirming the interim rule as final without change.
Financial Education Programs That Include the Provision of Bank Products and Services
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is amending its regulations to permit state nonmember banks to participate or assist in certain financial education programs conducted on school premises where, in connection with the program, deposits are received, checks are paid, or money is lent, without the need to submit a branch application to, and receive prior approval from, the FDIC. However, any state nonmember bank that desires to engage in such financial education programs must satisfy certain conditions in order for the exemption to apply.
Sunshine Act Meeting; Open Commission Meeting; Thursday, September 25, 2008
The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order concerning Applications for Review and Motions for Stay by Nameloc, Inc. and Arkansas Regional Minority Supplier Development Council, et al. 2 Media................ Title: Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations, (Chillicothe and Ashville, Ohio) (MM Docket No. 99-322; RM-9762). Summary: The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order concerning an Application for Review by Franklin Communications, Inc., North American Broadcasting, Co., and WCLT Radio Incorporated. 3 Media................ Title: Kidd Communications and Pamplin Broadcasting-Oregon, Inc. Applications for a Construction Permit for New AM Station at Truckee, California and Jacksonville, Oregon. Summary: The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order concerning an Application for Review by Kidd Communications. 4 Media................ Title: Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations, (Emmetsburg, Sanborn and Sibley, Iowa, and Brandon, South Dakota) (MM Docket No. 01-65; RM-10078, RM- 10188, RM-10189). Summary: The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order concerning an Application for Review by Saga Communications of Iowa, LLC. 5 Media................ Title: Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations, (Vinton, Louisiana, and Crystal Beach, Lumberton and Winnie, Texas) (MB Docket No. 02-212; RM-10516, RM-10618). Summary: The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order concerning an Application for Review by Charles Crawford. 6 Media................ Title: Reexamination of the Comparative Standards for Noncommercial Educational Application (MM Docket No. 95-31). Summary: The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Third Order on Reconsideration concerning petitions for reconsideration against the Reexamination of the Comparative Standards for Noncommercial Educational Applicants. 7 Media................ Title: Applications for Consent to the Assignment and/or Transfer of Control of Licenses, Adelphia Communications Corporation to Time Warner Cable Inc.; Adelphia Communications Corporation to Comcast Corporation; Comcast Corporation to Time Warner Inc.; Time Warner Inc. to Comcast Corporation (MB Docket No. 05- 192). Summary: The Commission will consider an Order on Reconsideration concerning a Petition for Reconsideration by IBC Worldwide, Ltd. 8 Media................ Title: RB Schools Applications for Construction Permit for New Noncommercial Educational FM Stations and Health Radio, Inc. Application for Construction Permit for a New Noncommercial Educational FM Station on Channel 216 at Knoxville, Tennessee.
National Space-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Advisory Board; Meeting
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration announces a meeting of the National Space-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Advisory Board. The agenda for the meeting includes updates from each of the three PNT Panels (Leadership, Strategic Engagement and Communication, Future Challenges), including discussion and deliberation of potential recommendations. The PNT Advisory Board will address U.S. Government interests in the following areas: Update on Implementation of the President's 2004 U.S. Space-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Policy. Overview of National Space-Based PNT Executive Committee, and National Space-Based PNT Coordination Office. Status Update on Global Positioning System (GPS) Constellation and Modernization Plans. Maintaining U.S. GPS Technological Leadership and Competitiveness. Promoting and Branding Current and Future PNT Capabilities to the U.S. and International Communities. Global Technical and Market Trends for PNT Services. Future Areas of Study and Administration Transition.
Notification of Request for Extension of Approval of Information Collection Activity-Notification Requirements for Sound Levels of Toy Caps
In the July 3, 2008 Federal Register (73 FR 38186), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) published a notice in accordance with provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) (PRA), to announce the agency's intention to seek extension of its PRA approval of information collection requirements regarding the sound levels of toy caps pursuant to 16 CFR 1500.18(a)(5). The Commission now announces that it has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget a request for extension of approval of that collection of information. The Commission received no comments. The CPSC will use the information it obtains to monitor industry efforts to reduce the sound levels of toy caps, and to ascertain which firms are currently manufacturing or importing toy caps with peak sound levels between 138 and 158 decibels.
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget
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. 35013520. 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
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.
Notification of Request for Extension of Approval of Information Collection Activity-Notification Requirements for Coal and Wood Burning Appliances
In the July 3, 2008 Federal Register (73 FR 38187), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) published a notice in accordance with provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) (PRA), to announce the agency's intention to seek extension of its PRA approval of information collection requirements regarding certain coal and wood burning appliances pursuant to 16 CFR part 1406. The Commission now announces that it has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget a request for extension of approval of that collection of information. The Commission received no comments. The CPSC will use the information it obtains to monitor industry compliance with the requirements and to reduce risks of injuries from fires associated with the installation, operation, and maintenance of the appliances that are subject to the regulation.
Notice of Amendment to Compact With the Government of the Republic of Mali
In accordance with Section 609(i)(2) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, as amended (Pub. L. 108-199, Division D), the Millennium Challenge Corporation is publishing a summary, justification and the complete text of the Amendment to Millennium Challenge Compact between the United States of America, acting through the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the Government of the Republic of Mali. Representatives of the United States Government and the Government of the Republic of Mali executed the Amendment documents on September 11, 2008.
Adoption of Updated EDGAR Filer Manual
The Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission) is adopting revisions to the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval System (EDGAR) Filer Manual to reflect updates to the EDGAR system. The revisions are being made primarily to support the rule amendments made to mandate the electronic filing of information required by Securities Act of 1933 Form D with the implementation of a new Form D online application. In addition, the revisions also include updates to submission types PREM14A, DEFM14A, PREM14C and DEFM14C to correctly process series and class identifiers; updates to the EDGAR company name conformance rules; updates to the EDGARLite Form TA-2 (Annual Report of Transfer Agent activities filed pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) to correct the OMB expiration date displayed on the printed blank form, to correct the order that the response fields for Question 1(h) (Full Name of Registrant as stated in Question 3 of Form TA-1) and Question 3(a) (Registrants Appropriate Regulatory Agency) are displayed on the printed blank form, to make a response to Question 11(a)(i) (Date of Database Search) optional and to prevent the submission of invalid ASCII characters; updates to the EDGAR processing of series and classes co-registrant filings; and the incorporation of the final U.S. GAAP Taxonomies 1.0 into EDGAR. The revisions to the Filer Manual reflect changes within Volume I entitled EDGAR Filer Manual, Volume I: ``General Information,'' Version 5 (September 2008) and Volume II entitled EDGAR Filer Manual, Volume II: ``EDGAR Filing,'' Version 9 (September 2008). The updated manual will be incorporated by reference into the Code of Federal Regulations.
Meeting of the Advisory Committee; Meeting
The Executive Director of the Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries gives notice of a closed meeting of the Advisory Committee on Actuarial Examinations.
Technical Specifications-Restoring the Original Paragraph Designations
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations to resolve an administrative issue raised in a petition for rulemaking (PRM) submitted by the Strategic Teaming and Resource Sharing (STARS) Integrated Regulatory Affairs Group (PRM-50-91). In this final rule, the NRC is restoring the original paragraph designations as existed in 10 CFR 50.36 before the 2007 Part 52 final rulemaking. This final rule eliminates the need for licensees to expend resources on administrative redesignations that have no safety benefit.
Administrative Practice and Procedure, Postal Service
The Commission is adding the Postal Service's negotiated agreements with China Post Group and Hong Kong Post to the competitive product list. This action is consistent with changes in a recent law governing postal operations. Republication of the lists of market dominant and competitive products is also consistent with new requirements in the law.
NASA Advisory Council; meeting
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration announces a meeting of the NASA Advisory Council. The agenda for the meeting includes updates from each of the Council committees, including discussion and deliberation of potential recommendations. The Council Committees address NASA interests in the following areas: Aeronautics, Audit and Finance, Space Exploration, Human Capital, Science, and Space Operations.
In the Matter of Certain Base Plugs; Notice of Commission Decision Not to Review an Initial Determination Granting a Joint Motion To Terminate Investigation
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge's (``ALJ'') initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 6) granting a joint motion to terminate the above- captioned investigation as to all Respondents.
Suspension of Applicants for Small Disadvantaged Business Program
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is suspending the receipt of applications for the Government-wide small disadvantaged business (SDB) program effective September 22, 2008. SBA will continue to process all applications received before that date to completion, unless an applicant withdraws its application.
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Grants Extension of Time To File Comments on CTIA's Petition for Declaratory Ruling Regarding Wireless Facilities Siting
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) finds that a short period of additional time will permit all interested parties to file more thorough and thoughtful comments on a July 11, 2008 petition for Declaratory Ruling (Petition) filed by CTIAThe Wireless Association (CTIA). In its Petition, CTIA asked the Commission to clarify the provisions of section 332(c)(7)(B)(v) of the Communications Act, as amended, that CTIA contends are ambiguous and that have been unreasonably interpreted. CTIA further requested that the Commission preempt local ordinances and state laws that it believes violate section 253(a) of the Communications Act, as amended. The Commission states that an extension of time for comments and reply comments should lead to a more complete and better-informed record, and thus, it finds that good cause exists to provide all parties an extension of time for filing comments and reply comments on the Petition.
Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), the OCC, the Board, and the FDIC (the ``agencies'') may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC), of which the agencies are members, has approved the agencies' publication for public comment of a proposal to extend, with revision, the Consolidated Reports of Condition and Income (Call Report), which are currently approved collections of information. At the end of the comment period, the comments and recommendations received will be analyzed to determine the extent to which the FFIEC and the agencies should modify the proposed revisions prior to giving final approval. The agencies will then submit the revisions to OMB for review and approval.
Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts
In August 2008, the Commission published a notice of possible policy priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2009. See 72 FR 46341 (August 8, 2008). After reviewing public comment received pursuant to the notice of proposed priorities, the Commission has identified its policy priorities for the upcoming amendment cycle and hereby gives notice of these policy priorities.
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