April 11, 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGA); Workforce Investment Act-Small Grassroots Organizations Connecting With the One-Stop Delivery System
The Employment and Training Administration published a document in the Federal Register on March 25, 2005, concerning the availability of grant funds for eligible ``grassroots'' organizations with the ability to connect to the local One-Stop Delivery System. This correction is to provide additional clarification on eligibility information.
Malleable Cast Iron Pipe Fittings From Japan and the Republic of Korea: Revocation of Antidumping Duty Orders
On January 3, 2005, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') initiated the second sunset review of the antidumping duty orders on malleable cast iron pipe fittings from Japan and the Republic of Korea (70 FR 75). Because the domestic interested parties did not participate in this sunset review, the Department is revoking these antidumping duty orders.
Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGA); Workforce Investment Act-Grants for Workforce Investment Boards
The Employment and Training Administration published a document in the Federal Register on March 28, 2005, concerning the availability of grant funds for eligible Workforce Investment Boards that has demonstrated successfully the ability to form working partnerships with grassroots faith-based community organizations. This correction is to provide additional clarification on eligibility information.
Stainless Steel Plate in Coils from Belgium: Notice of Amended Final Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review
The United States Court of International Trade has affirmed the Department of Commerce's redetermination pursuant to remand regarding the administrative review of the countervailing duty order on stainless steel plate in coils from Belgium covering the period September 4, 1998, through December 31, 1999. See ALZ N.V. v. United States, Slip Op. 04-38, Court No. 01-00834 (CIT April 22, 2004). Although the Department of Commerce appealed the United States Court of International Trade's decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the Department of Commerce did not further pursue this appeal, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit dismissed the case. As there is now a final and conclusive court decision in this case, we are amending the final results of review and we will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to liquidate entries subject to this review.
Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products from the Netherlands; Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
On December 3, 2004, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published the preliminary results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain hot-rolled carbon steel flat products from the Netherlands. See Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Flat Products from the Netherlands; Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 69 FR 70226 (December 3, 2004) (Preliminary Results). This review covers imports of subject merchandise from Corus Staal BV (Corus Staal) to the United States during the period November 1, 2002, to October 31, 2003. 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 is listed below in the section entitled ``Final Results of Review.''
Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip in Coils From Japan: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
In response to timely requests by the petitioners,\1\ the Department of Commerce is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on stainless steel sheet and strip in coils from Japan with respect to one company. The period of review is July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004. We preliminarily determine that, because the respondent did not participate in this review, it is appropriate to base its rate on adverse facts available.
Creatine Monohydrate From the People's Republic of China: Revocation of Antidumping Duty Order
On January 3, 2005, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') initiated the sunset review of the antidumping duty order on creatine monohydrate from the People's Republic of China (70 FR 75). Because the domestic interested parties did not participate in this sunset review, the Department is revoking this antidumping duty order.
Final Results of Sunset Reviews and Revocation of Antidumping Duty Orders and Countervailing Duty Order on Cotton Shop Towels From Bangladesh, the People's Republic of China, and Pakistan
On January 3, 2005, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') initiated sunset reviews of the antidumping duty orders on cotton shop towels from Bangladesh and the People's Republic of China (``PRC''), and the countervailing duty order on cotton shop towels from Pakistan. See Initiation of Five-Year (``Sunset'') Reviews, 70 FR 75 (January 3, 2005). Because no domestic interested party responded to the sunset review notice of initiation by the applicable deadline, the Department is revoking the antidumping duty orders on cotton shop towels from Bangladesh and the PRC, and the countervailing duty order on cotton shop towels from Pakistan.
Final Results of Sunset Reviews and Revocation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders on New Steel Rail From Canada
On January 3, 2005, the Department of Commerce (``Commerce'') initiated sunset reviews of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on new steel rail from Canada. See Initiation of Five-Year (``Sunset'') Reviews, 70 FR 75 (January 3, 2005). Because no interested domestic party responded to the sunset review notice of initiation by the applicable deadline, the Department is revoking the antidumping and countervailing duty order on new steel rail from Canada.
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Notice of Requirement to Submit a Historical Catcher Vessel Economic Data Report, Under the Crab Rationalization Program
NMFS issues this notice to owners and leaseholders of all vessels listed in this document to submit a Historical Catcher Vessel Economic Data Report (EDR) for each vessel that made at least one crab landing in the Crab Rationalization (CR) fisheries in any of the calendar years 1998, 2001, or 2004. A Historical Catcher Vessel EDR must be submitted for each year 1998, 2001 and 2004, pursuant to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson- Stevens Act) and applicable regulations. The intent of this action is to provide notice for an evaluation of the economic effects of the CR.
Environmental Impact Statement; Petition for Deregulation of Genetically Engineered Glyphosate-Tolerant Creeping Bentgrass
We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will be holding two public scoping forums to promote further public involvement in the development of an environmental impact statement as part of our consideration of a petition received from Monsanto Company and The Scotts Company for a determination of nonregulated status for a glyphosate-tolerant creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera). The information received in response to this notice, as well as the information received previously, will be considered during development of an environmental impact statement prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act.
Pipeline Safety: Meeting on Pipeline Repairs and Permitting
On May 6, 2005, OPS will hold a meeting to discuss pipeline repairs and permitting. This meeting provides the pipeline industry an opportunity to share its experience with making pipeline repairs and obtaining permits.
Quarterly Update to Annual Listing of Foreign Government Subsidies on Articles of Cheese Subject to an In-Quota Rate of Duty
The Department of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, has prepared its quarterly update to the annual list of foreign government subsidies on articles of cheese subject to an in- quota rate of duty during the period October 1, 2004, through December 31, 2004. We are publishing the current listing of those subsidies that we have determined exist.
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-157, Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application, OMB Control Number 1405-0134
The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Title of Information Collection: Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application. OMB Control Number: 1405-0134. Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. Originating Office: CA/VO. Form Number: DS-157. Respondents: Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,500,000 Per Year. Estimated Number of Responses: 2,500,000 Per Year. Average Hours Per Response: 1 Hour. Total Estimated Burden: 2,500,000 Hours Per Year. Frequency: Once Per Respondent. Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit.
Impact of Increased Natural Gas Prices on U.S. Industries
The Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA) is seeking public comment on the impact that recent (2000 through present) increases in natural gas prices had and will have on U.S. manufacturing industries. This notice of inquiry is part of an effort to collect information to assist in the preparation of a study and a report that the Congress has charged the Secretary of Commerce, in cooperation with the Secretaries of Energy and Labor, to prepare on the economic impact of rising natural gas prices.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Material and Workmanship
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning material and workmanship. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 70 FR 5168,on February 1, 2005. No comments were received. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, 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; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; 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.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Organization and Direction of Work
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning organization and direction of work. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 70 FR 5169, February 1, 2005. No comments were received. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, 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; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; 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.
Food Stamp Program, Regulatory Review: Standards for Approval and Operation of Food Stamp Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Systems
This action provides interim and final rulemaking for a proposed rule. It revises Food Stamp Program rules affecting the standards for approval and operation of Food Stamp Electronic Benefit Transfer systems. The changes will increase State agency flexibility in administering the Program and maximize the advantages afforded by the technology. The revisions will also streamline Program administration and improve customer service. Based on the comments received, a significant change to the store-and-forward provision of the proposed rule has been incorporated. The Department has decided to publish this provision only, as an interim rule, so that retailers may immediately be allowed to recoup partial payment for store-and-forward transactions denied solely for insufficient funds, and at the same time, it can solicit comments on the impact of the change. All comments received will be analyzed, and any appropriate changes to the store-and-forward provision of the rule will be incorporated into the subsequent publication of a store-and-forward final rule. The Department is publishing all of the remaining provisions from the proposed rule as a final rule.
Proposed Establishment of Area Navigation Routes (RNAV); Alaska
This action proposes to establish one low altitude area navigation (RNAV) route in Alaska to support the Alaskan Capstone Program. The FAA is proposing this action to enhance safety and improve the efficient use of the navigable airspace in Alaska.
Galveston National Laboratory Record of Decision
The Department of Health and Human Services, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has decided, after completion of a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and a thorough consideration of the public comments on the Draft EIS to implement the Proposed Action, which is identified as the Preferred Alternative in the Final EIS. This action is to partially fund the construction of a state-of-the-art National Biocontainment Laboratory (NBL), which will be known as the Galveston National Laboratory (GNL), on the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Campus in Galveston, Texas.
Prospective Grant of Exclusive License: Methods for Using Extracellular Adenosine Inhibitors and Adenosine Receptor Inhibitors as Applied to the Treatment of Human Cancer and Tumors
This is notice, in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209(c)(1) and 37 CFR 404.7(a)(1)(i), that the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services, is contemplating the grant of an exclusive license to practice the invention embodied in Patent Applications U.S. 60/340,772, filed on 12/12/2001, U.S. 60/342,582, filed on 12/19/2001, PCT/US2002/036829, filed on 11/14/2002, and corresponding EP, CA, AU, and JP filings, as well as U.S. 10/498,416, filed on 06/10/2004; entitled ``Methods for using extracellular adenosine inhibitors and adenosine receptor inhibitors to enhance immune response and inflammation'', all by Michail V. Sitkovsky and Akio Ohta, to Adenosine Therapeutics, LLC, having a place of business in Charlottesville, VA. The patent rights in this invention have been assigned to the United States of America.
Best Practices for the Licensing of Genomic Inventions: Final Notice
On November 19, 2004 the National Institutes of Health (NIH) published for public comment in the Federal Register proposed Best Practices for the Licensing of Genomic Inventions [69 FR 67747]. These Best Practices are recommendations to the intramural Public Health Service (PHS) technology transfer community as well as to PHS funding recipients. Comments on the proposed Best Practices were requested with a deadline of January 18, 2005. This Notice presents the NIH's final Best Practices for the Licensing of Genomic Inventions together with NIH's response to the public comments received.
Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Corporation and ENH Medical Group, Inc.; Analysis To Aid Public Comment
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in Count III of the complaint and the terms of the consent orderembodied in the consent agreementthat would settle these allegations.
Designation for the South Texas Area
Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) announces designation of Global Grain Inspection Services, Inc. (Global), to provide official services under the United States Grain Standards Act, as amended (Act).
Selection of Date for Purpose of Section 584(c)(i) of H.R. 4818, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005
This notice establishes April 1, 2005 as the date from which the 120 day period will be calculated, in accordance with Section 584(c)(i) of H.R. 4818, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005, which amends Section 527 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995.
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