February 22, 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Cypremort, LA
The Coast Guard is changing the regulation governing the operation of the State Route 319 (Louisa) bridge across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, mile 134.0 west of Harvey Lock, near Cypremort, Louisiana. A new high-level, double-leaf bascule bridge that will require limited openings has replaced the low-level swing bridge across the waterway. The regulation change removes the regulation governing the to-be-removed bridge and replaces it with a regulation for the operation of the new bascule bridge.
Fisheries off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; Western Pacific Crustacean Fisheries; 2005 Bank-specific Harvest Guidelines
NMFS announces that an annual harvest guideline for the commercial lobster fishery in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI) will not be issued for the year 2005.
Standards of Performance for Steel Plants: Electric Arc Furnaces Constructed After October 21, 1974, and on or Before August 17, 1983; and Standards of Performance for Steel Plants: Electric Arc Furnaces and Argon-Oxygen Decarburization Vessels Constructed After August 17, 1983
This action promulgates amendments to the new source performance standards for electric arc furnaces constructed after October 21, 1974, and on or before August 17, 1983, and the new source performance standards for electric arc furnaces constructed after August 17, 1983. The final amendments add alternative requirements for monitoring emissions from furnace exhausts and make minor editorial corrections.
Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, El Dorado County Air Quality Management District (Mountain Counties Portion), Imperial County Air Pollution Control District, and South Coast Air Quality Management District
EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the El Dorado County Air Quality Management District (EDCAQMD) (Mountain Counties portion), Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD), and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) portions of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions concern an obsolete permitting rule and the storage and transfer of gasoline at dispensing facilities. We are removing an obsolete local permitting rule and are approving local rules that regulate volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act).
Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, El Dorado County Air Quality Management District (Mountain Counties Portion), Imperial County Air Pollution Control District, and South Coast Air Quality Management District
EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the El Dorado County Air Quality Management District (EDCAQMD) (Mountain Counties portion), Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD), and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) portions of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions concern an obsolete permitting rule and the storage and transfer of gasoline at dispensing facilities. We are proposing to remove an obsolete local permitting rule and are proposing to approve local rules that regulate volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act).
Publication of Administrative Forfeiture Notices
This document adopts as a final rule, a proposed amendment to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Regulations published in the Federal Register on January 14, 2004, to raise the threshold value of seized property for which CBP must publish a forfeiture notice in a newspaper from $2,500 to $5,000. By changing the requirements for publication of administrative forfeiture notices, the amendment significantly reduces the publication costs incurred by CBP, which have often exceeded the value of seized property.
Community Development Block Grant Program; Small Cities and Insular Areas Programs
This rule makes final a June 10, 2004, interim rule that established regulations to implement a statutory change moving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program assistance for insular areas from section 107 (Special Purpose Grants) to section 106 (Allocation and Distribution of Funds) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The June 10, 2004, interim rule solicited public comments. No comments were received by HUD on the interim rule. This final rule adopts the interim rule, therefore, without change.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Hornbeck, LA; Tennessee Colony, TX
This document sets forth two proposals to amend the FM Table of Allotments, Sec. 73.202(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 73.202(b). The Commission requests comment on a petition filed by Charles Crawford. Petitioner proposes the allotment of Channel 269A at Hornbeck, Louisiana, as a first local service. Channel 269A can be allotted at Hornbeck in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements with a site restriction of 7.2 km (4.5 miles) west of Hornbeck. The proposed coordinates for Channel 269A at Hornbeck are 31-18-42 North Latitude and 93-28-12 West Longitude. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION infra.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Mt. Enterprise, TX
This document requests comments on a petition for rulemaking filed by Charles Crawford requesting the allotment of Channel 231A at Mt. Enterprise, Texas. The coordinates for Channel 231A at Mt. Enterprise are 31-59-40 and 94-40-29. There is a site restriction 8.5 kilometers (5.3 miles) north of the community. To accommodate the allotment at Mt. Enterprise, petitioner has requested a site change for vacant Channel 231C2 at Hodge, Louisiana, from 32-08-20 and 52-59-04 to a site 20.5 kilometers southwest of Hodge at coordinates 32-09-00 and 92-53-00. A minor change application was later filed by Cumulus Licensing LLC, licensee of Station KQXY-FM, Channel 231C1, Beaumont, Texas, which conflicts with the proposed Mt. Enterprise allotment. See BPH-20031119AAE. This application will be treated as a counterproposal in this proceeding.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Paint Rock, TX
This document requests comments on a Petition for Rule Making filed by Charles Crawford requesting the allotment of Channel 296C3 at Paint Rock, Texas, as the community's first local aural transmission service. Channel 296C3 can be allotted to Paint Rock in compliance with the Commission's rules provided there is a site restriction of 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) east at coordinates 31-31-15 North Latitude and 99-45-45 West Longitude. To accommodate this allotment, this document also proposes the relocation of reference coordinates for vacant FM Channel 296C2 at Big Lake, Texas with a site restriction of 24.1 kilometers (15.0 miles) southwest at coordinates 31-02-00 NL and 101- 38-00 WL. The proposed Paint Rock allotment and the proposed site for the Big Lake allotment both requires Mexican concurrence since these proposed allotments are located within 320 kilometers (199 miles) of the U.S.-Mexican border. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Rhinelander, WI
At the request of Results Broadcasting of Rhinelander, Inc., the Audio Division allots Channel 243C3 at Rhinelander, Wisconsin as the community's fourth local transmission service. See 69 FR 48443, August 10, 2004. Channel 243C3 is allotted at Rhinelander with a site restriction of 14.9 kilometers (9.3 miles) east of the community. Because this site is within 320 kilometers (200 miles) of the U.S.- Canadian border, concurrence of the Canadian government has been requested for this allotment. Coordinates for Channel 243C3 at Rhinelander are 45-39-43 NL and 89-13-25 WL. A filing window period for Channel 243C3 for Rhinelander, Wisconsin will not be opened at this time. Instead, the issue of opening this allotment for auction will be addressed by the Commission in a subsequent Order.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Lake Havasu City, Arizona and Pahrump, NE
This document grants a petition filed by SSR Communications Incorporated proposing the allotment of Channel 272C3 at Pahrump, Nevada, as that community's third local service. See 69 FR 35560, published June 25, 2004. This document also denies a petition filed by Steven M. Greeley, licensee of Station KJJJ(FM), Lake Havasu City, Arizona, requesting the substitution of Channel 272C for Channel 272B at Lake Havasu City, Arizona, reallotment of Channel 272C from Lake Havasu City to Pahrump, Nevada, as its third local service, and modification of Station KJJJ(FM)'s license accordingly. Channel 272C3 can be allotted to Pahrump, consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of section 73.207(b) of the Commission's Rules, provided there is a site restriction of 6.1 kilometers (3.8 miles) northwest of the community. The reference coordinates for Channel 272C3 at Pahrump are 36-14-09 North Latitude and 116-02-32 West Longitude.
Investigations Relating to Global and Bilateral Safeguard Actions, Market Disruption, Trade Diversion and Review of Relief Actions; and Investigations of Whether Injury to Domestic Industries Results From Imports Sold at Less Than Fair Value or From Subsidized Exports to the United States
The United States International Trade Commission (Commission) hereby amends its Rules of Practice and Procedure (Rules) regarding antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigations as well as certain safeguard and market disruption proceedings. Under the amended Rules, parties are required to file prehearing briefs no later than five business days before the hearing, and they must file in camera requests no later than seven business days prior to the hearing. Such in camera requests and any comments to those requests must be served by hand-delivery or next-day service. Further, petitions filed after 12 noon will be deemed to be filed the following business day. The amended Rules no longer require clerical or other staff to file an administrative protective order (APO) application with the Commission; however, they must sign a form maintained by an authorized APO applicant. Finally, parties must file new APO applications in NAFTA appeals.
Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-300 Series Airplanes
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Dornier Model 328-300 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require installing an additional mounting angle for the respective de- icing pipes at rib 9 in the leading edge area of the left- and right- hand wings. This proposed AD is prompted by chafed de-icing lines in the wing leading edge area. We are proposing this AD to prevent chafing of the de-icing lines, which could result in a reduction in functionality of the anti-ice system, and possibly reduced controllability and performance of the airplane in icing conditions.
Oral Dosage Form New Animal Drugs; Ivermectin Paste
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the animal drug regulations to reflect approval of an abbreviated new animal drug application (ANADA) filed by Cross Vetpharm Group Ltd. The ANADA provides for oral use of ivermectin paste in horses for treatment and control of various internal parasites or parasitic conditions.
Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor Inc. Model AT-602 Airplanes
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Air Tractor Inc. Model AT-602 airplanes. This proposed AD would require you to repetitively inspect (using the eddy current methods) the two outboard holes in the lower wing spar caps for cracks and repair or replace any cracked spar cap. This proposed AD results from fatigue cracking of the wing main spar lower cap at the centerline joint outboard fastener hole. We are issuing this proposed AD to detect and correct cracks in the wing main spar lower cap, which could result in failure of the spar cap and lead to wing separation and loss of control of the airplane.
Child and Adult Care Food Program: Increasing the Duration of Tiering Determinations for Day Care Homes
This final rule amends the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) regulations to implement a provision of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 that increases the duration of the tiering status determinations from three years to five years for family or group day care homes participating in CACFP. This change, which was effective on June 30, 2004, applies only to tiering status determinations based on the eligibility of elementary school children for free or reduced price school meals. Day care homes that are located in the attendance areas of elementary schools in which at least half of the enrolled children are certified eligible to receive free or reduced price school meals receive higher reimbursement rates (tier I) for CACFP meals served to children in care.
Suspension of Community Eligibility
This rule identifies communities, where the sale of flood insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), that are scheduled for suspension on the effective dates listed within this rule because of noncompliance with the floodplain management requirements of the program. If the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) receives documentation that the community has adopted the required floodplain management measures prior to the effective suspension date given in this rule, the suspension will not occur and a notice of this will be provided by publication in the Federal Register on a subsequent date.
Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Raritan River, NJ
The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the drawbridge operation regulations for the New Jersey Transit Rail Operations (NJTRO) Bridge, at mile 0.5, across the Raritan River, at Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Under this temporary deviation the bridge may remain in the closed position beginning at 11 p.m. on Friday through 6 p.m. on Saturday for four weekends between March 18 and May 14, 2005. This temporary deviation is necessary to facilitate scheduled maintenance at the bridge.
Public Workshop on Proposed Rule-Establishing Oil Value for Royalty Due on Indian Leases
The Minerals Management Service (MMS) is giving notice of public workshops concerning the valuation of crude oil produced from Indian oil and gas leases.
Olives Grown in California, Increased Assessment Rate
This proposed rule would increase the assessment rate established for the California Olive Committee (committee) for the 2005 and subsequent fiscal years from $12.18 to $15.68 per ton of olives handled. The committee locally administers the marketing order regulating the handling of olives grown in California. Authorization to assess olive handlers enables the committee to incur expenses that are reasonable and necessary to administer the program. The fiscal year began January 1 and ends December 31. The assessment rate would remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated.
Reinvention of the Sections 514, 515, 516 and 521 Multi-Family Housing Programs
The Rural Housing Service is delaying implementation of selected sections of the interim final rule published on November 26, 2004 (69 FR 69032-69176). The interim final rule contains requirements regarding citizenship eligibility about which the Agency received several comments. The comments suggested that Agency procedures unnecessarily imposed more requirements than those required under the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) procedures for similar programs. As a result the Agency has decided to delay implementation of the sections listed below in order to harmonize its procedures with HUD under 42 U.S.C. 1436a.
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; Closure of the Quarter I Fishery for Loligo Squid
NMFS announces that the directed fishery for Loligo squid in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) will be closed effective 0001 hours, February 20, 2005. Vessels issued a Federal permit to harvest Loligo squid may not retain or land more than 2,500 lb (1,134 kg) of Loligo squid per trip for the remainder of the quarter (through March 31, 2005). This action is necessary to prevent the fishery from exceeding its Quarter I quota and to allow for effective management of this stock.
Guidance Under Section 1502; Miscellaneous Operating Rules for Successor Persons; Succession to Items of the Liquidating Corporation
This document contains proposed regulations under section 1502 that provide guidance regarding the manner in which the intercompany items of a liquidating member are succeeded to, and taken into account, in cases in which more than one distributee member acquires the assets of the liquidating corporation in a complete liquidation to which section 332 applies. This document also contains proposed regulations under section 1502 that provide guidance regarding the manner in which such distributee members succeed to the items (including items described in section 381(c)) of the liquidating corporation. These regulations apply to corporations filing consolidated returns.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Acquisition of Telecommunications Services
DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the acquisition of telecommunications services. This proposed rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Specialized Service Contracting
DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the acquisition of mortuary and laundry and dry cleaning services. This proposed rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Bonds
DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the use of fidelity and forgery bonds under DoD contracts. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Polyacrylonitrile Carbon Fiber-Restriction to Domestic Sources; Correction
DoD is issuing a correction to the final rule published at 70 FR 6374-6375 on February 7, 2005, that extended the ending date for phasing out domestic source restrictions on the acquisition of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) carbon fiber. The correction revises the terminology used to describe milestone B in the development of a major system, for consistency with the terminology used in DoD Instruction 5000.2, Operation of the Defense Acquisition System.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Advisory and Assistance Services
DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the acquisition of advisory and assistance services. This proposed rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Government Source Inspection Requirements
DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to eliminate requirements for Government contract quality assurance at source for contracts or delivery orders valued below $250,000, unless certain conditions exist.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Acquisition of Ball and Roller Bearings
DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to restrictions on the acquisition of foreign ball and roller bearings. This proposed rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders
DoD has issued an interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement section 816 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. Section 816 increases, from $500,000 to $1,000,000, the threshold at which a DoD contract must include a requirement for the contractor to provide to cooperative agreement holders, upon their request, a list of the contractor's employees who are responsible for entering into subcontracts.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Resolving Tax Problems
DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to resolution of tax problems under DoD contracts. This rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Acquisition of Utility Services
DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to the acquisition of utility services. This proposed rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Utility Rates Established by Regulatory Bodies
DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update text pertaining to utility rates established by independent and nonindependent regulatory bodies. This proposed rule is a result of a transformation initiative undertaken by DoD to dramatically change the purpose and content of the DFARS.
Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CT58 Series and Surplus Military T58 Series Turboshaft Engines
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for General Electric Company (GE) CT58-140-1, CT58-140-2, and surplus military T58-GE-5, -10, -100, and -402 turboshaft engines with certain serial numbers (SNs) of stage 1 compressor disks, part number (P/N) 5001T20P01, installed. This AD requires removing certain stage 1 compressor disks from service before reaching a reduced low-cycle- fatigue (LCF) life limit for those affected disks of 2,100 hours time- since-new (TSN) or by December 31, 2008, whichever occurs first. This AD results from two reports of low blade tip clearances in the compressor. We are issuing this AD to prevent LCF cracking and failure of the stage 1 compressor disk, an uncontained engine failure, and damage to the helicopter.
Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District
EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern the permitting of air pollution sources. We are proposing to approve local rules under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act).
Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District
EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern the permitting of air pollution sources. We are approving local rules under authority of the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act).
Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District and Ventura County Air Pollution Control District
EPA is finalizing approval of revisions to the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District (GBUAPCD) and Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) portions of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions were proposed in the Federal Register on June 7, 2004 and concern the emission of particulate matter (PM-10) from open burning and incinerator burning. We are approving local rules that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act).
Revision of Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for FY 2005
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend the licensing, inspection, and annual fees charged to its applicants and licensees. The proposed amendments are necessary to implement the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA-90), as amended, which requires that the NRC recover approximately 90 percent of its budget authority in fiscal year (FY) 2005, less the amounts appropriated from the Nuclear Waste Fund (NWF). The total amount to be recovered for FY 2005 is approximately $540.7 million. After accounting for carryover and billing adjustments, the net amount to be recovered through fees is approximately $538 million.
Indian Housing Block Grant Program; Advance Notice of Intent To Establish a Negotiated Rulemaking Committee and Request for Nominations for Committee Membership
This notice announces HUD's intent to establish a negotiated rulemaking committee (Committee). The purpose of the Committee will be to provide advice and recommendations on developing a rule for effectuating changes to the Indian Housing Block Grant Program in response to statutory amendments to the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996. This document provides the public with information regarding the Committee and explains how persons may be nominated for membership on the Committee.
Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Model HC-B3TN-5( )/T10282( ) Propellers
The FAA is superseding an existing Priority Letter Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Hartzell Propeller Inc. model HC-B3TN- 5( )/T10282( ) propellers. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive inspections of the blade pilot tube bore area. This ad requires the same inspections. This AD results from a review of all currently effective ADs. That review determined that Priority Letter AD 88-24-15 was not published in the Federal Register to make it effective to all operators, as opposed to just the operators who received actual notice of the original Priority Letter AD. This AD also results from the discovery that the original AD omitted an airplane model with a certain Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the applicability. We are issuing this AD to prevent possible blade failure near the hub which can result in blade separation, engine separation, damage to the airplane, and possible loss of the airplane.
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