February 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The proposed information collection described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended). The Tennessee Valley Authority is soliciting public comments on this proposed collection as provided by 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1). Requests for information, including copies of the information collection proposed and supporting documentation, should be directed to the Agency Clearance Officer: Alice D. Witt, Tennessee Valley Authority, 1101 Market Street (EB 5B), Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402- 2801; (423) 751-6832. (SC: 000X1BL) Comments should be sent to the OMB Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Desk Officer for the Tennessee Valley Authority by March 21, 2005.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a proposed revision of an information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), this notice seeks comments concerning the need to continue collecting information from individuals and States in order to provide and/or administer disaster assistance through the Federal Assistance to Individuals and Households Program (IHP).

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the Commonwealth of Kentucky (FEMA-1578-DR), dated February 8, 2005, and related determinations.

The Corporation for National and Community Service (hereinafter the ``Corporation''), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) (44 U.S.C. Sec. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirement on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Corporation is soliciting comments concerning its proposed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Application Instructions using the Corporation's Electronic Application System, eGrants. Completion of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Application Instructions is required for funding considerations. Copies of the information collection requests can be obtained by contacting the office listed in the address section of this notice.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the proposed new information collection, Public Support for Fuel Reduction Policies: Multimedia vs. Printed Materials.

The Coast Guard proposes to establish safety and security zones around waterfront areas in New London, Connecticut during the Congressionally-mandated third Top Officials exercise scheduled for April 2005. These zones are necessary to provide for the safety and security of participants in the exercise, the surrounding shore and maritime communities from potential sabotage or subversive acts aimed at this large scale, high profile exercise. These temporary safety and security zones prohibit persons or vessels from entering unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Long Island Sound or designated representative.

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Coast Guard intends to seek the approval of OMB for the renewal of two Information Collection Requests (ICRs). The ICRs comprise (1) 1625- 0067, Claims Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, and (2) 1625-0068 State Access to The Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund For Removal Costs Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. Before submitting the ICRs to OMB, the Coast Guard is inviting comments on them as described below.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a draft revised guidance for FDA staff and industry entitled ``Compliance Policy Guide (CPG) Sec. 310.210 Blood Pressure Measurement Devices (Sphygmomanometers)Accuracy (CPG 7124.23).'' This draft CPG provides guidance concerning accuracy and exhaust rate criteria for sphygmomanometers. This draft guidance is being issued for public comment only and will not be implemented until a final CPG is announced in the Federal Register.

The FAA proposes to rule and invites public comment on the application to impose and use, PFC revenue at Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 40117 and part 158 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 158).

The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public that a meeting of the Federal Aviation Air Traffic Procedures Advisory Committee (ATPAC) will be held to review present air traffic control procedures and practices for standardization, clarification, and upgrading of terminology and procedures.

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 Universe Exploration Strategic Roadmap Committee.

The Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) and its working groups will meet as required to discuss various issues relating to shallow-draft inland and coastal waterway navigation and towing safety. All meetings will be open to the public.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a draft document entitled ``Guidance for Industry: Considerations for Plasmid DNA Vaccines for Infectious Disease Indications'' dated February 2005. The draft guidance document is intended to assist manufacturers and/or sponsors in the development and testing of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) vaccines to prevent infectious diseases. The draft guidance, when finalized, will update and replace the guidance document entitled ``Points to Consider on Plasmid DNA Vaccines for Preventive Infectious Disease Indications'' dated December 1996.

This is a Notice of the Presidential Public Assistance declaration of a major disaster for the State of Utah (FEMA1576DR ), dated February 1, 2005.

This is a Notice of the Presidential Public Assistance declaration of a major disaster for the State of Hawaii (FEMA-1575-DR), dated February 1, 2005.

In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as amended, this notice announces a computer matching program that SSA plans to conduct with the BPD.

In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as amended, this notice announces a new computer matching program that SSA will conduct with HHS/ACF/OCSE.

This amendment establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, addition of new obstacles, or changes in air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.

This document proposes to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Loan Guaranty regulations related to several aspects of the servicing and liquidating of guaranteed housing loans in default, and submitting of guaranty claims by loan holders. Specific topics addressed include: Increased authority of servicers to implement loss- mitigation options, incentive payments to servicers for successful alternatives to foreclosure implemented, establishing a system of measuring and ranking servicer performance, permitting loan holders to review liquidation appraisals, requiring holders to calculate the net value of the security property prior to foreclosure, establishing a timeframe for when foreclosure of a defaulted loan would be expected to have been completed, limiting the amount of interest and other fees and charges that may be included in a guaranty claim, establishing attorneys fees allowed to be included in the guaranty claim, establishing a deadline for the submission of guaranty claims, modifying the requirements for title evidence for properties conveyed to VA following foreclosure, modifying the requirements for how long a holder must maintain records relating to loans for which VA has paid a claim on the guaranty, and eliminating the requirement for the submission of legal procedural papers to VA.

EPA is publishing this action to provide the public with notice of the update to the North Carolina State Implementation Plan (SIP) compilation, which appears at 40 CFR 52.1770 (Subpart II). In particular, materials submitted by North Carolina that are incorporated by reference (IBR) into the North Carolina SIP are being updated to reflect EPA-approved revisions to North Carolina's SIP that have occurred since the last update. In this action EPA is also notifying the public of the correction of certain typographical errors in Table I of 40 CFR 52.1770(c).

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is amending its regulations to establish requirements governing the conduct of open seasons for proposals to construct Alaska natural gas transportation projects. This final rule fulfills the Commission's responsibilities to issue open season regulations under section 103 of the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Act (the Act), enacted on October 13, 2004. Section 103(e)(1) of the Act directs the Commission, within 120 days from enactment of the Act, to promulgate regulations governing the conduct of open seasons for Alaska natural gas transportation projects, including procedures for allocation of capacity. As required by section 103(e)(2) of the Act, these regulations include the criteria for and timing of any open season, promote competition in the exploration, development, and production of Alaska natural gas, and for any open seasons for capacity exceeding the initial capacity, provide for the opportunity for the transportation of natural gas other than from the Prudhoe Bay and Point Thomson units.