February 14, 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip in Coils From Italy
On August 9, 2004, the U.S. Department of Commerce (the Department) published the preliminary results of the administrative review of the antidumping order covering stainless steel sheet and strip in coils from Italy. See Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip in Coils from Italy, 69 FR 48205 (August 9, 2004) (Preliminary Results). The period of review (POR) is July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003. We invited parties to comment on our Preliminary Results. Based on our analysis of the comments received, we have made a change to the margin calculation. Therefore, the final results differ from the Preliminary Results. The final weighted-average dumping margin for the reviewed firm is listed below in the section entitled ``Final Results of Review.''
Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Certain In-Shell Raw Pistachios From Iran
On August 9, 2004, the U.S. Department of Commerce (the Department) published the preliminary results of the administrative review of the antidumping order covering certain in-shell raw pistachios from Iran. See Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review: Certain In-Shell Raw Pistachios from Iran, 69 FR 48197 (August 9, 2004) (Preliminary Results). The product covered by this order is certain in-shell raw pistachios (pistachios) from Iran as described in the ``Scope of the Review'' section of the Federal Register notice. The period of review (POR) is July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003. We invited parties to comment on our Preliminary Results. Based on our analysis of the comments received, we have made changes to the margin calculation. Therefore, the final results differ from the Preliminary Results. The final weighted-average dumping margin for the reviewed firm and the producer of the merchandise is listed below in the section entitled ``Final Results of Review.''
New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings
The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a public meeting of its Scallop Advisory Panel in March 2005. Recommendations from the committee will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The Leader, Information Management Case Services Team, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of the Chief Information Officer invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of Zopiclone Into Schedule IV
This proposed rule is issued by the Deputy Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to place the substance zopiclone, including its salts, isomers and salts of isomers into Schedule IV of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). This proposed action is based on a recommendation from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Health of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and on an evaluation of the relevant data by DEA. If finalized, this action will impose the regulatory controls and criminal sanctions of Schedule IV on those who handle zopiclone and products containing zopiclone.
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.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for the Arroyo Toad (Bufo californicus
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of a draft economic analysis for the proposed designation of critical habitat for the arroyo toad (Bufo californicus) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We also announce that we have revised the methods for determining proposed essential and critical habitat areas for the arroyo toad. Additionally, we propose to exclude areas from the proposed designation from Units 1, 6, and 22 in Monterey, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino counties, under authority of section 4(b)(2) of the Act. Comments previously submitted on the proposed rule need not be resubmitted as they have been incorporated into the public record as a part of this reopening of the comment period, and will be fully considered in preparation of the final rule. Copies of the draft economic analysis and the proposed rule for critical habitat designation are available on the Internet at https:// ventura.fws.gov or from the Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office at the address and contact numbers below.
Public Hearings for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Navy Air-To-Ground Training at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida
Pursuant to Section (102)(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 1500-1517), the U.S. Department of the Navy (Navy) has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the potential environmental consequences of utilizing Avon Park Air Force Range (APAFR), Florida, as a location for high-explosive (HE) and inert/ practice air-to-ground ordnance training for East Coast carrier-based strike/fighter aviation squadrons. Squadrons would use APAFR in combination with other available air-to-ground range assets to meet the operational requirements of its Fleet Readiness Training Program (FRTP). FRTP air-to-ground training will encompass operations associated with Navy integrated and sustainment level training exercises and combat certification. The Draft EIS focuses on air-to- ground training alternatives within APAFR. These alternatives encompass varying mixtures of ordnance types among different impact areas within APAFR. This notice is to announce public hearings for the Draft EIS. An open information session will precede the scheduled public hearing and will allow individuals to review the data presented in the Draft EIS. Navy representatives will be available during the information session to clarify information related to the Draft EIS. The information session of the hearing is scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., followed by a formal public hearing from 7:45 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Testimony or Production of Records in a Court or Other Proceeding
This document contains final regulations replacing the existing regulation that establishes the procedures to be followed by IRS officers and employees upon receipt of a request or demand for disclosure of IRS records or information. The purpose of the final regulations is to provide specific instructions and to clarify the circumstances under which more specific procedures take precedence. The final regulations extend the application of the regulation to former IRS officers and employees as well as to persons who are or were under contract to the IRS. The final regulations affect current and former IRS officers, employees and contractors, and persons who make requests or demands for disclosure.
Open Meeting of the Area 6 Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (Including the States of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming)
An open meeting of the Area 6 committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted (via teleconference). The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. The TAP will use citizen input to make recommendations to the Internal Revenue Service.
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Multilingual Initiative (MLI) Issue Committee Will Be Conducted (Via Teleconference)
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Multilingual Initiative (MLI) Issue Committee will be conducted (via teleconference). The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service.
Open Meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel
An open meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel will be conducted (via teleconference). The TAP will be discussing issues pertaining to lessoning the burden for individuals. Recommendations for IRS systemic changes will be developed.
National Environmental Policy Act; Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact; NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC)
Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA, and NASA's implementing regulations, the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, NASA regulations for implementing Executive Order (EO) 11988, Floodplain Management, and EO 11990, Protection of Wetlands, and the NASA Environmental Justice Strategy (1994) for implementing EO 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations; NASA has made a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the three proposed alternatives including: the Proposed and Preferred Action (Alternative A, lease and operation of the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) at any of the following three sites: NASA Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, Aerospace Technology Park, Brook Park, Ohio, and Cummings Research Park, Huntsville, Alabama); Alternative B (Virtual Consolidation); and Alternative C (No Action). Accordingly, an environmental impact statement is not required.
Terrorism Risk Insurance Program; Technical Amendments to “Make Available” Provision and “Insurer Deductible” Definition
The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) is issuing this final rule as part of its implementation of Title I of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (Act). The Act established a temporary Terrorism Insurance Program (Program) under which the Federal Government will share the risk of insured loss from certified acts of terrorism with commercial property and casualty insurers until the Program ends on December 31, 2005. This final rule makes minor technical changes to Subpart A of Part 50 of Title 31. One change conforms existing regulations to the June 18, 2004 determination by the Secretary of the Treasury to extend the ``make available'' provisions of section 103(c) of the Act through the third year of the Program (calendar year 2005). A second change clarifies the definition of the insurer deductible for Program Year 3 for certain newly formed insurers to more closely parallel the language of the Act.
Briefing on Commission Functions and Procedures
On February 15, 2005, senior staff will describe the current functions and procedures of the Postal Rate Commission to executives of business mail users that utilize all classes of mail. Members of the Commission will attend and participate in discussion following the presentation.
Secondary Direct Food Additives Permitted in Food for Human Consumption
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the food additive regulations to permit the manufacture of chlorine dioxide by electrolysis of an aqueous solution of sodium chlorite. This action is in response to a petition filed by Vulcan Chemicals.
Certain Digital Processors, Digital Processing Systems, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same
On January 6, 2005, the Commission published in the Federal Register (70 FR 1277) a notice of investigation of certain digital processors, digital processing systems, components thereof, and products containing same under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337). The Commission gives notice of the following needed corrections to the above mentioned notice: (1) In the section labeled SUMMARY, U.S. Patent No. ``4,487,755'' should read ``4,847,755,'' and U.S. Patent No. ``5,021,954'' should read ``5,021,945;'' and (2) in the section labeled Scope of Investigation, U.S. Patent No. ``4,487,755'' should read ``4,847,755,'' and U.S. Patent No. ``5,021,954'' should read ``5,021,945.''
Advisory Circular (AC) 23-22, Guidance for Approved Model List (AML) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Approval of Part 23 Airplane Avionics Installations
This notice announces the issuance of Advisory Circular (AC) 23-22. This advisory circular (AC) sets guidelines for using the Approved Model List (AML) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) process for the installation approval of avionics for 14 CFR, part 23 airplanes. It also applies to airplanes certified under a prior certification basis, such as CAR 3 or bulletin 7-A. Guidance provided in this AC applies only to avionics installations using the AML STC process. For other types of modifications to part 23 airplanes seeking to use the AML STC process, the Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) should coordinate with the Small Airplane Directorate. Avionics AML STC guidance provided in this AC addresses the following: (1) Avionics eligible for the AML STC process, (2) Model Qualification Process used by the STC holder and the FAA to either create or edit the AML, and (3) Level of Detail required for the installation instructions for an AML STC, including a list of acceptable equipment that can be integrated under the STC. Material in this AC is neither mandatory nor regulatory in nature and does not constitute a regulation. In addition, this material is not to be construed as having any legal status and should be treated accordingly. However, it is designed to provide standardization guidelines for AML STC approvals. The AML STC process may be used whenever the ACO and the applicant agree that it is suitable. This AC is not applicable to any products certified under part 25, 27, or 29. The draft advisory circular was issued for Public Comment on October 8, 2004 (69 FR 60452). When possible, comments received were used to modify the draft advisory circular.
Revocation of Class D Airspace; South Lake Tahoe, CA
This action revokes the Class D airspace area for the South Lake Tahoe Airport, South Lake Tahoe, California. The FAA is taking this action due to closure of the Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT).
Glider Towing as a Restricted Category Special Purpose Flight Operation
This notice announces glider towing as a restricted category special purpose operation under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Sec. 21.25(B)(7), for aircraft type certificated under 14 CFR 21.25(a)(1).
Golden Nematode; Regulated Areas
We are adopting as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that amended the golden nematode regulations by adding a field in Cayuga County, NY, to the list of generally infested regulated areas for golden nematode. That action was necessary to prevent the artificial spread of golden nematode to noninfested areas of the United States.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; St. Croix River, MN
The Coast Guard is changing the regulation governing the Stillwater Highway Drawbridge, across the St. Croix River at Mile 23.4, at Stillwater, Minnesota. Under this rule, the drawbridge need not open for river traffic and may remain in the closed-to-navigation position from midnight, October 14, 2005, until midnight, March 15, 2006. This rule allows time to perform maintenance and repairs to the bridge.
Proposed Settlement Agreement, Clean Air Act Petition for Review
In accordance with section 113(g) of the Clean Air Act, as amended (``Act''), 42 U.S.C. 7413(g), notice is hereby given of a settlement agreement to address a claim raised by Alcoa, Inc. (``Alcoa'') in a petition for review filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Alcoa, Inc. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, No. 04-1189 (D.C. Cir.) This lawsuit, which was filed pursuant to section 307(b) of the Act, 42 U.S.C. 7607(b), challenged EPA's designation of the Evansville, Indiana area as nonattainment for the 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard (``NAAQS'') pursuant to section 107(d)(1) of the Act, 42 U.S.C. 7407(d)(1). The proposed settlement agreement provides that if the State of Indiana submits a request to redesignate the Evansville area to attainment for the 8-hour ozone NAAQS, EPA shall determine whether the submission is complete and, if so, propose and take final action on the request within specified periods of time.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Health Effects of Microbial Pathogens in Recreational Waters; National Epidemiological and Environmental Assessment of Recreational (NEEAR) Water Study, EPA ICR Number 2081.02, OMB Control Number 2080.0086
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a continuing Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. This ICR is scheduled to expire onAugust 31, 2005. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below.
Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans; Texas; Revision to the Rate of Progress Plan for the Houston/Galveston (HGA) Ozone Nonattainment Area
The EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) Post-1999 Rate of Progress (ROP) Plan, the 1990 Base Year Inventory, and the Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets (MVEB) established by the ROP Plan, for the Houston Galveston (HGA) ozone nonattainment Area submitted November 16, 2004. The intended effect of this action is to approve revisions submitted by the State of Texas to satisfy the reasonable further progress requirements for 1- hour ozone nonattainment areas classified as severe and demonstrate further progress in reducing ozone precursors. We are proposing to approve these revisions in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act (the Act).
Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans; Texas; Revision to the Rate of Progress Plan for the Houston/Galveston (HGA) Ozone Nonattainment Area
The EPA is approving revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) Post-1999 Rate of Progress (ROP) Plan, the 1990 Base Year Inventory, and the Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets (MVEB) established by the ROP Plan, for the Houston Galveston (HGA) ozone nonattainment Area submitted November 16, 2004. The intended effect of this action is to approve revisions submitted by the State of Texas to satisfy the reasonable further progress requirements for 1- hour ozone nonattainment areas classified as severe and demonstrate further progress in reducing ozone precursors. We are approving these revisions in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act (the Act).
Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information
Section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires any person who intends to manufacture (defined by statute to include import) a new chemical (i.e., a chemical not on the TSCA Inventory) to notify EPA and comply with the statutory provisions pertaining to the manufacture of new chemicals. Under sections 5(d)(2) and 5(d)(3) of TSCA, EPA is required to publish a notice of receipt of a premanufacture notice (PMN) or an application for a test marketing exemption (TME), and to publish periodic status reports on the chemicals under review and the receipt of notices of commencement to manufacture those chemicals. This status report, which covers the period from January 1, 2005 to January 19, 2005, consists of the PMNs pending or expired, and the notices of commencement to manufacture a new chemical that the Agency has received under TSCA section 5 during this time period.
Carolina Power & Light Company; Biweekly Notice; Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations; Correction
This document corrects a notice appearing in the Federal Register on February 1, 2005 (70 FR 5233), that incorrectly listed H. B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant, Unit No. 2 in addition to Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Units 1 and 2 in the title, and garbled the description of the amendments. This action is necessary to correct the erroneous notice in its entirety.
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