January 11, 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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New York: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions
New York has applied to EPA for Final authorization of changes to its hazardous waste program under Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended, commonly referred to as the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). EPA proposes to grant final authorization to New York for these changes which are described in the ``Rules and Regulations'' section of this Federal Register. In that section, EPA is authorizing the changes by an immediate final rule. EPA did not make a proposal prior to the immediate final rule because we believe this action is not controversial and do not expect comments that oppose it. We have explained the reasons for this authorization in the preamble to the immediate final rule. Unless we get written comments which oppose this authorization during the comment period, the immediate final rule will become effective on the date it establishes, and we will not take further action on this proposal. If we get comments that oppose this action, we will either withdraw the immediate final rule, or the portion of the immediate final rule that is the subject of the comments. Only the remaining portion of the rule will take effect. We will then respond to those public comments opposing this authorization in a second final authorization notice. This second final notice may or may not include changes based on comments received during the public notice comment period. You may not have another opportunity for comment. If you want to comment on this action, you must do so at this time.
Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office; Notification of Upcoming Science Advisory Board Meeting
The EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public teleconference meeting to discuss the review of two draft SAB reports.
Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office; Notification of Upcoming Meetings of the Science Advisory Board Metals Risk Assessment Framework Review Panel
The EPA's Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office is announcing a public teleconference and meeting of the SAB Metals Risk Assessment Framework Review Panel (Panel).
Promoting Water Conservation in Multi-Family Housing
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on water metering and billing systems that promote full cost and conservation pricing to achieve water conservation within the drinking water industry. In addition, EPA seeks information on ways that residential and commercial water users, and drinking water utilities can reduce water use and promote water conservation.
Proposed Administrative Settlement Pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as Amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, Camelot Cleaners West Fargo Superfund Site
Notification is hereby given that the United States Environmental Protection Agency proposes to enter into an Agreement for Recovery of Response Costs (Agreement) relating to the Camelot Cleaners West Fargo Superfund Site located in West Fargo, North Dakota. The proposed Agreement is subject to final approval after the comment period. The Agreement resolves Superfund liability for all response costs under section 107 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended, against Camelot Cleaners, Inc., DCI, USA, Inc., and National Dry Cleaners, Inc. The Agreement requires the settling parties to pay EPA $200,000 in twelve monthly installments. If the settling parties refinance their current secured debt within three years after the Agreement becomes final, they will pay EPA half of the savings realized by such refinancing up to an additional $1.3 million. If the setting parties do not refinance their secured debt within three years after the Agreement becomes final they will pay EPA an additional $150,000 in twelve month installments. For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this notice, EPA will accept written comments relating to the proposed Agreement. The Agency's response to any comments received will be available for public inspection at the Superfund Records Center at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region VIII, 999 18th Street, Denver, Colorado 80202. Availability: The proposed Agreement is available for public inspection at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region VIII, 999 18th Street, Denver, Colorado 80202. A copy of the proposed Agreement may be obtained from Carol Pokorny, Enforcement Specialist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region VIII, 999 18th Street, Suite 300, 8ENF-RC, Denver, Colorado 80202. Comments should reference the ``Camelot Cleaners West Fargo Superfund Site'' and should be forwarded to Carol Pokorny, Enforcement Specialist, at the above address.
Board of Scientific Counselors, Executive Committee Meeting-Winter 2005
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92- 463, the Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development (ORD), gives notice of an Executive Committee meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC).
Eligibility for Health Care Benefits for Certain Filipino Veterans in the United States
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical regulations describe veterans who are eligible to receive health care from VA in the United States. We are proposing to amend these regulations to include any Filipino Commonwealth Army veteran who was recognized by authority of the U.S. Army as belonging to organized Filipino guerilla forces or new Philippine Scouts, if such veteran or scout resides in the U.S., and is a citizen or lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence. Under this proposal these certain veterans would be eligible for VA hospital care, nursing home care, and outpatient medical services in the United States in the same manner and subject to the same terms and conditions as apply to U.S. veterans. This proposal would allow those veterans to receive health care from VA.
Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed from penal institutions regarding incarcerated VA beneficiaries.
Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to refinance a delinquent VA-guaranteed loan with a lower interest rate.
Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed revision of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to collect or recover cost for medical care or services provided or furnished to a veteran by VA for non-service-connected conditions.
Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed revision of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to report medical expenses paid in connection with claims for pension and other income-based benefits.
Trinity County Resource Advisory Committee
The Trinity County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet at the Trinity County Office of Education in Weaverville, California, January 31, 2005. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss committee direction as it pertains to title II of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier-Rotax GmbH Type 912 F, 912 S, and 914 F Series Reciprocating Engines
The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Bombardier-Rotax GmbH Type 912 F, 912 S, and 914 F series reciprocating engines. That AD currently requires venting of the lubrication system and inspection of the valve train on all engines. That AD also requires venting of the lubrication system of all engines on which the lubrication system has been opened, and any engine on which the propeller has been rotated one full turn in the wrong direction. This AD requires similar actions, and also requires removing the existing part number oil dipstick from service and installing a new oil dipstick. This AD results from the need to clarify the mandated procedures for inspections and venting. This AD also results from the manufacturer discovering that under certain circumstances, the oil level in the oil tank can fall below the minimum level required to sustain proper engine lubrication. We are issuing this AD to prevent damage to the engine valve train due to inadequate venting of the lubrication system, which can result in an in-flight engine failure and forced landing.
Montana: Filing of Plat of Survey
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will file the plat of survey of the lands described below in the BLM Montana State Office, Billings, Montana, (30) days from the date of publication in the Federal Register.
Boulder Project; Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Oconto and Langlade Counties, Wisconsin
The Forest Service will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to document the analysis and disclose the environmental impacts of proposed land management activities, and corresponding alternatives, within the Boulder Project area. The purpose of the Boulder Project is to implement land management activities that are consistent with direction in the Chequamegon- Nicolet National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan) and respond to specific needs identified in the project area. The project-specific needs include: addressing forest age and density, stand tending and reforestation, road closures, and wildlife habitat maintenance and improvement. The Boulder Project area is located primarily on National Forest System lands, administered by the Lakewood/Laona Ranger District, north of Lakewood, Wisconsin. The legal description for the project area is: Township 31 North, Range 14 East, sections 1 and 12; Township 31 North, Range 15 East, sections 1-36; Fourth Principal Meridian.
Endangered and Threatened Species Permit Applications
The following applicants have applied for scientific research permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species pursuant to section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended.
Applications of Skylink Airways, Inc. for Certificate Authority
The Department of Transportation is directing all interested persons to show cause why it should not (1) issue an order finding SkyLink Airways, Inc., fit, willing, and able, and awarding it a certificate of public convenience and necessity to engage in foreign scheduled air transportation of persons, property and mail to certain countries, and (2) defer action on SkyLink's application for interstate authority and the remainder of its foreign authority.
Petitions for Exemption; Summary of Petitions Received
Pursuant to FAA's rulemaking provisions governing the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for exemption part 11 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), this notice contains a summary of certain petitions seeking relief from specified requirements of 14 CFR, dispositions of certain petitions previously received, and corrections. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of FAA's regulatory activities. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of any petition or its final disposition.
Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Notice of Delays in Processing of Exemption Applications
In accordance with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5177(c), RSPA is publishing the following list of exemption applications that have been in process for 180 days or more. The reason(s) for delay and the expected completion date for action on each application is provided in association with each associated application.
Plant Variety Protection Office, Supplemental Fees
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) proposes supplemental fees for the Plant Variety Protection (PVP) Office covering a variety of administrative services that are not currently charged by the program. These include administrative service requests for: replenishment of seed low in germination or seed number; submission of new application data after notice of allowance, but prior to certificate issuance; recording any revision, withdrawal, or revocation of an assignment; and protest to the issuance of a certificate. The allowance and issuance fee will be increased also to recover the costs of enhancing the PVP program's electronic archiving capabilities. Also, technical amendments are proposed which would revise or remove obsolete language.
Hazelnuts Grown in Oregon and Washington; Continuance Referendum
This document directs that a referendum be conducted among eligible growers of hazelnuts in Oregon and Washington, to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of hazelnuts grown in the production area.
Grapes Grown in a Designated Area of Southeastern California; Increased Assessment Rate
This rule would increase the assessment rate established for the California Desert Grape Administrative Committee (committee) for the 2005 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.015 to $0.0175 per 18- pound lug of grapes handled. The committee locally administers the marketing order which regulates the handling of grapes grown in a designated area of southeastern California. Authorization to assess grape handlers enables the committee to incur expenses that are reasonable and necessary to administer the program. The fiscal period begins January 1 and ends December 31. The assessment rate would remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated.
Comments Requested on Petition for Declaratory Ruling and Request for Clarification Filed Concerning Two-Line Captioned Telephone Voice Carry Over Service, a Form of Telecommunications Relay Service
This document seeks public comment on Ultratec, Inc., Sprint Corporation, and Hamilton Relay, Inc., Request for Clarification and the National Exchange Carrier Association, Inc., Petition for Declaratory Ruling concerning two-line captioned telephone voice carry over (VCO) service, a form of telecommunications relay service (TRS).
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested
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, 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 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.
Submission for OMB Review; Emergency Processing; Rapid Access to Interventional Development
Under provisions of section 1320.13 of Regulations Implementing the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is requesting approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of the information collection involved in the Rapid Access to Intervention Development (RAID) mechanism. Under this program NIH makes NIH resources available to requesting extramural investigators with the goal of speeding the progress of therapeutic, preventive and/or imaging agents to clinical testing. Since the number of requests from extramural investigators greatly exceeds the available resources of the NIH, the NIH needs to collect scientific background information from the extramural investigators to determine which requests are most meritorious. The instructions on the NIH Web sites identified below explain the procedures for applying. The initial RAID program was developed in 1998 with authorization by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC) and the National Cancer Advisory Board (NCAB). Subsequently, the RAID type programs were expanded within NCI and adopted also by other NIH components [National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)]. However, the requirement for clearance of the information collection burden associated with the programs was not recognized. Officials in NCI believed that the support of the research facilitated by the RAID-type programs was already covered under existing OMB authorized information collections (OMB No. 0925-0001/Exp. 9/2007 and OMB NO. 0925-0002/Exp. 6/2005), which provide for regular exchanges of information between NIH program officials and the investigators, who are supported by NIH discretionary investigator- initiated research grants, to assure that NIH remains responsive to new directions in the research, progress in conducting the research and additional budgetary and scientific resources needed to successfully complete the research. As a consequence, the requirement for specific approval of the information collected in the furtherance of the Federal assistance activity was not formally recognized. At this time, NIH is requesting by emergency clearance procedures that the OMB approve the collection of information under the various existing RAID-type programs and to approve the proposed expansion of the program to accommodate new initiatives under the NIH Director's Roadmap (https://nihroadmap.nih.gov/), which will employ the RAID model to facilitate advances in research by rapid availability of needed resources. Six Raid-like programs are currently in existence; another is shortly to be announced. NCI RAID (https://dtp.nci.nih.gov/docs/raid/ raidindex.html); NCI R*A*N*D (https://dtp.nci.nih.gov/docs/rand/rand index.html); NCI-NIAID Inter-Institute Program for the Development of AIDS-Related Therapeutics (https://dtp.nci.nih.gov/docs/dart/dart/html); NCI RAPID (https://www3.cancer.gov/prevention/rapid/); NCI DECIDE (https://dtp.nci.nih.gov/docs/ddg/ddgdescript.html); NIDDKT1D-RAID (https://www.niddk.nih.gov/fund/diabetesspecailfunds/t1d-raid/ raid.htm); NIH Roadmap RAID program (https://nihroadmap.nih.gov/). The NIH has determined that the continuing collection of information is essential to the mission of the agency and the agency cannot reasonably comply with the normal clearance procedures because public harm is reasonably likely to result and the use of the normal clearance process is reasonably likely to disrupt the collection of information. NIH is requesting OMB approval by January 24, 2005, in order to be able to receive applications from scientific investigators that have been in preparation and development for many months in the expectation of support under the announced due dates of the RAID programs. Delay or deferral will create disruption of on going investigations and delay scientific advances. Proposed Collection: Title: ``Rapid Access to Interventional Development.'' The NCI RAID program receives between 30-40 applications yearly. R*A*N*D receives 8-10 applications yearly. IIP receives 10-15 applications yearly. Technology transfer information2 hours per application, completed by technology transfer specialist. Letters of commitment0.5 hours per application, completed by institutional head of clinical research. Application30-40 hours per application, completed by Ph.D., or M.D., Ph.D., level scientist. Other RAID type programs accept about 10-12 applications; however, the length of the material requested is somewhat shorter than the NCI Raid programs. The proposed NIH director's Roadmap Initiative anticipates 20-30 applications in the initial round. The total annual burden anticipated for the receipt dates for this emergency clearance request is estimated to be 4000 hours. A subsequent regular request for approval of the continuing collection will address the future estimated annual burden. The cost to the respondents based on the 4000 hour burden will be approximately $250,000. Request for Comments: Written comments and/or suggestions from the public and affected agencies are invited on one or more of the following points: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Direct Comments to OMB: Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time should be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Regulatory Affairs, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, Attention: Desk Officer for NIH. To request more information on the proposed project or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, contact Mr. Joe Ellis, Division of Grants Policy, Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration, NIH, Rockledge 1 Building, Room 3513, 6705 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892-7974, or call non-toll-free number (301) 435-0935, or e-mail your request, including your address to: ellisj@od.nih.gov. Comments Due Date: Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of the date of this publication.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Training Tomorrow's Scientists: Linking Minorities and Mentors Through the Web
In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. Proposed Collection: Title: Training Tomorrow's Scientists: Linking Minorities and Mentors Through the Web. Type of Information Collection Request: REVISION, OMB control number 0925-0475, Expiration Date 3/31/ 3005. Need and Use of Information Collection: This Web site allows federally-funded researchers supported by any of the 27 Institutes and Centers of the NIH to submit an electronic form describing his or her research areas, as well as interests in mentoring minority students or junior faculty. The researcher's description is posted on the Web site for searching by interested minority applicants. Minority students or junior faculty search the Web site to identify researchers with whom they would like to work. The research projects in the database are located all over the country and involve cutting edge research activities by scientists funded through the Institutes and Centers of the NIH. These research projects range from studies of children to research on older adults, from laboratory research to field research, from social research to a combination of biological and behavioral research. Applicants conduct an electronic search using categories such as research areas of interest, desired geographic location of the researcher, and their level of education. The primary objective of the program is to ensure that, in the coming decades, a concentration of minority researchers will be available to address behavioral and social factors important in improving the public health and eliminating racial disparities. Increasing the number of minority scientists in the U.S. will expand our currently limited knowledge about the epidemiology and treatment of diseases in minority population. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Type of Respondents: Students, Post-doctorals, Junior Faculty, and Principal Investigators. The annual reporting burden is as follows: Estimated Number of Respondents: 400; Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1; Average Burden Hours per Response: 10 minutes; and Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours Requested: 148. There is no annualized cost to respondents. There are no Capital Costs, Operating Costs and/or Maintenance Costs to report.
Changes To Implement the Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement Act of 2004
The Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement Act of 2004 (CREATE Act) amends the patent laws to provide that subject matter developed by another person shall be treated as owned by the same person or subject to an obligation of assignment to the same person for purposes of determining obviousness if three conditions are met: The claimed invention was made by or on behalf of parties to a joint research agreement that was in effect on or before the date the claimed invention was made; the claimed invention was made as a result of activities undertaken within the scope of the joint research agreement; and the application for patent for the claimed invention discloses or is amended to disclose the names of the parties to the joint research agreement. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (Office) is revising the rules of practice in patent cases to implement the CREATE Act.
Announcement of the Spring 2005 Unsolicited Grant Competition Grant Program
The Agency announces its upcoming Spring 2005 Unsolicited Grant Program, which offers support for research, education and training, and the dissemination of information on international peace and conflict resolution. The Unsolicited competition is open to any project that falls within the Institute's broad mandate of international conflict resolution. Deadline: March 1, 2005, Application Material Available on Request.
Announcement of the Spring 2005 Solicited Grant Competition Grant Program
The Agency announces its upcoming Spring 2005 Solicited Grant Competition. The Solicited Grant competition is restricted to projects that fit specific themes and topics identified in advance by the Institute of Peace. The themes and topics for the Spring 2005 Solicited competition are: Solicitation A: Promoting Sustainable Peace in Societies Emerging from Violent Conflict Solicitation B: Conflict and Peacemaking in the Muslim World Deadline: March 1, 2005, Application Material Available on Request.
Manual for Courts-Martial; Proposed Amendments
The JSC is forwarding final proposed amendments to the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States (2002 ed.) (MCM) to the Department of Defense. The proposed changes, resulting from the JSC's 2004 annual review of the MCM, concern the rules of procedure applicable in trials by courts-martial. The proposed changes have not been coordinated within the Department of Defense under DoD Directive 5500.1, ``Preparation and Processing of Legislation, Executive Orders, Proclamations, and Reports and Comments Thereon,'' May 21, 1964, and do not constitute the official position of the Department of Defense, the Military Departments, or any other government agency. This notice is provided in accordance with DoD Directive 5500.17, ``Role and Responsibilities of the Joint Service Committee (JSC) on Military Justice,'' May 3, 2003. This notice is intended only to improve the internal management of the Federal Government. It is not intended to create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by any party against the United States, its agencies, its officers, or any person. In accordance with paragraph III.B.4 of the Internal Organization and Operating Procedures of the JSC, the committee also invites members of the public to suggest changes to the Manual for Courts-Martial in accordance with the described format.
Excepted Service-Appointment for Persons With Disabilities and Career and Career-Conditional Employment
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing changes to existing regulations regarding the excepted appointments of persons with mental retardation, severe physical, and psychiatric disabilities. These changes will provide agencies the authority to determine, on a case-by-case basis, whether these individuals can receive an excepted appointment based solely on medical documentation submitted by the applicant. We also propose to consolidate three excepted appointing authorities for persons with the above disabilities into one authority.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Review of an Expiring Information Collection: RI 20-80
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) intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget a request for review of an expiring information collection. RI 20-80, Alternative Annuity Election, is used for individuals who are eligible to elect whether to receive a reduced annuity and a lump-sum payment equal to their retirement contributions (alternative form of annuity) or an unreduced annuity and no lump sum. Approximately 200 RI 20-80 forms are completed annually. We estimate it takes approximately 20 minutes to complete this form. The annual burden is 67 hours. Comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of OPM, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. For copies of this proposal, contact Mary Beth Smith-Toomey on (202) 606-8358, fax (202) 418-3251 or via e-mail to mbtoomey@opm.gov. Please include a mailing address with your request.
Notice of Open Special Meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank).
The Advisory Committee was established by Public Law 98-181, November 30, 1982, to advise the Export-Import Bank on its programs and to provide comments for inclusion in the reports of the Export-Import Bank of the United States to Congress. Time and Place: Monday, January 31, 2005 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The meeting will be held at Ex-Im Bank in the Main Conference Room 1143, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571. Agenda: Agenda items include a briefing of the Advisory Committee members on their responsibilities, an update on Ex-Im Bank related legislative issues, and an introduction of the Advisory Committee strategy for 2005. Public Participation: The meeting will be open to public participation, and the last 10 minutes will be set aside for oral questions or comments. Members of the public may also file written statement(s) before or after the meeting. If any person wishes auxiliary aids (such as a sign language interpreter) or other special accommodations, please contact, prior to January 24, 2005, Teri Stumpf, Room 1203, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20571, Voice: (202) 565-3502 or TDD (202) 565-3377.
Minimum Internal Control Standards
On December 1, 2004, the National Indian Gaming Commission (Commission) issued Proposed rule revisions (69 FR 69847, December 1, 2004) (November 27, 2000) containing corrections and revisions to the Commission's existing regulations establishing minimum internal control standards (MICS) for gaming operations on Indian land and requesting comments prior to publication of a final rule. The date for filing comments is being extended.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Removal of the Plant Agave arizonica
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), propose to remove the plant Agave arizonica (Arizona agave) from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Plants. Agave arizonica was listed as endangered on June 18, 1984, due to threats of habitat modification and collection. Evidence collected subsequent to the listing indicates that plants attributed to Agave arizonica do not constitute a distinct species but rather are individuals that have resulted from recent and sporadic instances of hybridization between two species. Current taxonomic practice is not to recognize such groups of individuals as a species. The term ``species,'' as defined by the Act, only includes species, subspecies, and distinct population segments. Since Agave arizonica is not recognized as a species, it no longer qualifies for protection under the Act.
Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Leak Repair Requirements for Appliances Using Substitute Refrigerants
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is amending the rule on mandatory leak repair of appliances, promulgated under section 608 of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act), to clarify how the requirements of section 608 extend to appliances using substitutes for chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) and hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) refrigerants. This final rule affects the owners and operators of comfort cooling, commercial refrigeration, and industrial process refrigeration (IPR) appliances with regard to leak repair provisions promulgated under section 608 of the Act. Certain aspects of this action will also affect Federal owners and operators of commercial and comfort-cooling appliances normally containing more than 50 pounds of refrigerant. This rule supplements a statutory and self-effectuating prohibition on venting substitutes to the atmosphere that became effective on November 15, 1995 (i.e., section 608(c)(2) of the Act). EPA is amending the current leak repair requirements for refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment (i.e., appliances) containing CFC and HCFC refrigerants to accommodate the proliferation of new refrigerants on the market. In addition to amending the leak repair requirements, this final rule extends the leak repair provisions of section 608 to appliances using substitutes consisting in whole or in part of a class I or class II ozone-depleting substance (ODS).
Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is establishing guidelines for designating items made from biobased products that will be afforded Federal procurement preference, as required under section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002.
Standards of Care for Chimpanzees Held in the Federally Supported Chimpanzee Sanctuary System
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) proposes to issue standards to implement provisions of the Chimpanzee Health Improvement, Maintenance, and Protection Act (CHIMP Act) authorizing the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to develop and publish standards of care for chimpanzees held in the Sanctuary system supported by Federal funds authorized under the CHIMP Act. These regulations will apply to only those facilities receiving Federal funds as a part of the federally funded chimpanzee Sanctuary system.
Notice of Availability of the Draft Revised Recovery Plan for the Whooping Crane (Grus americana
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces the availability for public review of the draft revised Recovery Plan for the Whooping Crane (Grus americana). The whooping crane is found in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains and in central Canada. The Service solicits review and comment from the public on this draft revised Recovery Plan.
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