April 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Respiratory System Disorders
We are planning to update and revise the rules we use to evaluate respiratory disorders of adults and children who apply for, or receive, disability benefits under title II and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments based on disability under title XVI of the Social Security Act (the Act). The rules we plan on revising are sections 3.00 and 103.00 in the Listing of Impairments in appendix 1 to subpart P of part 404 of our regulations (the listings). We invite you to send us comments and suggestions for updating and revising these rules. After we have considered your comments and suggestions, as well as information about advances in medical knowledge, treatment, and methods of evaluating respiratory disorders, and our program experience, we intend to publish for public comment a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that will propose specific revisions to the rules. As part of our long-term planning for the disability programs, we are also interested in your ideas for how we may be able to improve our programs for people who have respiratory disorders, especially those who would like to work.
Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Neurological Impairments
We are planning to update and revise the rules we use to evaluate neurological impairments of adults and children who apply for, or receive, disability benefits under title II and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments based on disability under title XVI of the Social Security Act (the Act). The rules we plan on revising are sections 11.00 and 111.00 in the Listing of Impairments in appendix 1 to subpart P of part 404 of our regulations (the listings). We invite you to send us comments and suggestions for updating and revising these rules. After we have considered your comments and suggestions, as well as information about advances in medical knowledge, treatment, and methods of evaluating neurological disorders, and our program experience, we intend to publish for public comment a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that will propose specific revisions to the rules. As part of our long-term planning for the disability programs, we are also interested in your ideas for how we may be able to improve our programs for people who have neurological disorders, especially those who would like to work.
New Medical Criteria for Evaluating Language and Speech Disorders
We are considering whether to propose new rules for evaluating language and speech disorders. The new rules would apply to adults and children who apply for, or receive, disability benefits under title II and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments based on disability under title XVI of the Social Security Act (the Act). Specifically, we are considering whether to add a new body system in the Listing of Impairments in appendix 1 to subpart P of part 404 of our regulations (the listings) for these disorders. We invite you to send us comments about whether we should establish these new rules, as well as suggestions about what the proposed rules should include. We will consider your comments and suggestions, as well as information about advances in medical knowledge, treatment, and methods of evaluating language and speech disorders, along with our program experience. If we decide to propose new listings for language and speech disorders, we will publish them as proposed rules for public comment in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). As part of our long-term planning for the disability programs, we are also interested in your ideas for how we may improve our programs for people with disabilities, including people who have disabilities based on language and speech disorders, and especially those who would like to work.
Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Hearing Impairments and Disturbance of Labyrinthine-Vestibular Function
We are planning to update and revise the rules we use to evaluate hearing impairments and disturbance of labyrinthine-vestibular function of adults and children who apply for, or receive, disability benefits under title II and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments based on disability under title XVI of the Social Security Act (the Act). The rules we plan on revising are in sections 2.00 and 102.00 in the Listing of Impairments in appendix 1 to subpart P of part 404 of our regulations (the listings). We invite you to send us comments and suggestions for updating and revising these rules. After we have considered your comments and suggestions, as well as information about advances in medical knowledge, treatment, and methods of evaluating hearing impairments and disturbance of labyrinthine- vestibular function, and our program experience, we intend to publish for public comment a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that will propose specific revisions to the rules. As part of our long-term planning for the disability programs, we are also interested in your ideas for how we may be able to improve our programs for people who have hearing impairments or disturbance of labyrinthine-vestibular function, especially those who would like to work.
Representation of Parties; Recognition, Disqualification, and Reinstatement of Representative
We propose to revise our regulations to identify additional bases upon which we may bring charges to disqualify an individual from acting as a representative before the Social Security Administration (SSA), and to set forth the conditions under which we will reinstate an individual whom we have disqualified as a representative because the individual collected or received, and retains, a fee in excess of the amount we authorized. These proposed rules revise our regulations on the representation of parties to implement section 205 of the Social Security Protection Act of 2004 (SSPA) and to make additional changes in these regulations that relate to the changes required by this legislation. The rules also propose three technical changes in our regulations on the representation of parties. DATES: To be sure that we consider your comments, we must receive them by June 13, 2005.
Schedule for Submission of One-Time and Up-Front Mortgage Insurance Premiums
This rule makes final a proposed rule that would have, in recognition of the increased efficiencies created by the electronic processing of payments, shortened the remittance period for mortgage insurance premiums (MIPs) from 15 calendar days to three business days (Monday through Friday, exclusive of Federal holidays) for both one- time and up-front MIPs. In response to public comment, the remittance period is set at 10 calendar days in this final rule. This final rule also, in response to public comment, delays the effective date for six months from the date of publication in the Federal Register to allow lenders to adapt their electronic systems to the new requirements.
Revised Guidelines for Previous Participation Certification
This final rule revises the regulations to require all participants in HUD's Multifamily Housing Programs to file their Previous Participation Certificates by a specified date using the Active Partner Performance System on HUD's secure Internet site. This rule follows publication of a proposed rule and takes into consideration the public comments received on the proposed rule. This rule makes no substantive change to the proposed rule, but provides for a six-month delay in the effective date of the electronic submission requirement.
Special Access Rates for Price Cap Local Exchange Carriers
In this document, the Commission initiates a rulemaking proceeding to determine the regulatory framework to apply to price cap local exchange carriers' (LECs) interstate special access services after June 30, 2005, including whether to maintain, modify, or repeal the pricing flexibility rules. Bell Operating Company (BOC) interstate special access services have assumed increasing significance as a key input for business customers, commercial mobile radio service (CMRS) providers, interexchange carriers (IXCs), and competitive LECs, and BOC revenues from these services have increased significantly since price cap regulation began.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Steamboat Springs, CO; and Refugio and Victoria, TX
The Audio Division requests comment on two petitions proposing new allotments at Steamboat Springs, Colorado and Victoria, Texas. Dana J. Puopolo filed a petition proposing the allotment of Channel 289A at Steamboat Springs, Colorado, as its third FM commercial broadcast service. Channel 289A can be allotted to Steamboat Springs in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements with a site restriction of 6.1 kilometers (3.8 miles) west to avoid a short-spacing to the application site of FM Station KJAC, Channel 288C1, Timnath, Colorado. The reference coordinates for Channel 289A at Steamboat Springs are 40-30-00 NL and 106-54-00 WL. The Audio Division requests comments on a petition filed by Katherine Pyeatt proposing the allotment of Channel 290A at Victoria, Texas, as the community's sixth FM commercial broadcast service. Channel 290A can be allotted to Victoria in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements with a site restriction of 8.1 kilometers (5.0 miles) north to avoid a short-spacing to the license site of FM Station KVIC, Channel 236C3, Victoria, Texas. See BLH- 2000501ACB. The reference coordinates for Channel 290A at Victoria are 28-52-40 NL and 96-59-54 WL. See Supplementary Information, supra.
Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991
This document addresses certain issues raised in petitions for reconsideration of regarding the national do-not-call registry and the Commission's other telemarketing rules implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Oral Dosage Form New Animal Drugs; Ivermectin Meal; Change of Sponsor
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the animal drug regulations to reflect a change of sponsor for a new animal drug application (NADA) from Merial Ltd. to Farnam Companies, Inc.
Oral Dosage Form New Animal Drugs; Dichlorophene and Toluene Capsules
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the animal drug regulations that reflect approval of a new animal drug application (NADA) for dichlorophene and toluene capsules used in dogs and cats for removal of certain intestinal parasites. In a notice published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA is withdrawing approval of the NADA.
Milk in the Pacific Northwest and Arizona-Las Vegas Marketing Areas; Recommended Decision and Opportunity To File Written Exceptions on Proposed Amendments To Tentative Marketing Agreements and Orders
This document recommends that the producer-handler definitions of the Pacific Northwest and the Arizona-Las Vegas milk marketing orders be amended to limit producer-handler status to those entities with route disposition of fluid milk products of less than three million pounds per month.
Federal Benefit Payments Under Certain District of Columbia Retirement Plans
The Department of the Treasury proposes to amend its DC Pensions rules promulgated pursuant to the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, as amended (the Act). The Act was effective on October 1, 1997. The Act assigns to the Secretary of the Treasury responsibility for payment of benefits based on service accrued as of June 30, 1997, under the retirement plans for District of Columbia teachers and police officers and firefighters, and payment of benefits under the retirement plan for District of Columbia judges regardless of when service accrued. The amended regulations will implement the Secretary's authority under the Act to ensure the accuracy of payments made to annuitants before the effective date of the Act. The amended regulations will also reflect changes made in the District of Columbia Retirement Protection Improvement Act of 2004 (the 2004 Act). In addition, the amended regulations will include several technical changes as specified below.
Paecilomyces lilacinus strain 251; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the fungus Paecilomyces lilacinus (P. lilacinus) strain 251 in or on food commodities when applied or used in accordance with label directions. Prophyta Biologischer Pflanzenschutz GmbH, Germany submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA), requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. Notification that EPA had received the petition was published on November 7, 2003 (68 FR 63088-92) (FRL-7331-7). This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of P. lilacinus strain 251.
Acetamiprid; Pesticide Tolerance
This regulation establishes a tolerance for residues of acetamiprid in or on tuberous and corm vegetables. Nippon Soda Company c/o Nisso America Inc. requested this tolerance under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA).
Flexibility for Delivery of Communications by Mobile Satellite Service Providers in the 2 GHz Band, the L-Band, and the 1.6/2.4 GHz Bands
This document is a summary of the Memorandum Opinion and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration adopted by the Commission in this proceeding. The Commission reaffirmed its decision to allow satellite operators to integrate Ancillary Terrestrial Components (ATC) to existing Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) systems and amended the service rules governing ATC to provide greater flexibility for MSS operators to design and deploy ATC, while protecting other users in the bands. The new rules will further the Commission's goals of development and rapid deployment of new technologies, products, and services for the benefit of the public, including those residing in rural areas, and efficient and intensive use of the electromagnetic spectrum.
The Use of N11 Codes and Other Abbreviated Dialing Arrangements
In this document, the Commission designates 811 as the national abbreviated dialing code to be used by state One Call notification systems for providing advanced notice of excavation activities to underground facility operators in compliance with the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 (the Pipeline Safety Act). This Order implements the Pipeline Safety Act, which provides for the establishment of a nationwide toll-free abbreviated dialing arrangement to be used by state One Call notification systems.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Caliente and Moapa, NV; and Hermitage and Mercer, PA
This document proposes two change of community reallotments for Caliente and Moapa, Nevada; and Mercer and Hermitage, Pennsylvania. The Audio Division requests comments on a petition filed by Cumulus Licensing LLC, proposing the reallotment of Channel 233C from Caliente to Moapa, Nevada, and the modification of the new FM station's construction permit (File No. BNH-20050103AFD) accordingly. Channel 233C can be reallotted to Moapa in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements with a site restriction of 63.0 kilometers (39.2 miles) north at Petitioner's authorized construction permit site. The coordinates for Channel 233C at Moapa are 37-14-37 NL and 114-36-01 WL. In accordance with the provisions of Section 1.420(i) of the Commission's Rules, we will not accept competing expressions of interest for the use of Channel 233C at Moapa, Nevada, or require Petitioner to demonstrate the existence of an equivalent class channel for the use of other interested parties. See Supplementary Information, infra.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Roma, TX; Romney, WV; and Strong, AR
This document sets forth three proposals to amend the FM Table of Allotments, Section 73.202(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR Sec. 73.202(b). The Commission requests comment on a petition filed by Charles Crawford. Petitioner proposes the allotment of Channel 296C3 at Strong, Arkansas, as a first local FM service. Channel 296C3 can be allotted at Strong in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements with a site restriction of 14.3 km (8.9 miles) north of Strona. The proposed coordinates for Channel 296C3 at Strong are 33-14-00 North Latitude and 92-18-00 West Longitude. See Supplementary Information infra.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Dalhart and Perryton, TX
The Audio Division requests comment on a petition filed by Radio Dalhart, requesting the substitution of Channel 241C1 for Channel 242C1 at Dalhart,TX, and the modification of its license for Station KXIT-FM, Dalhart, TX, to specify operation on Channel 241C1 in lieu of Channel 242C1. To accommodate this channel change, Radio Dalhart also requests the substitution of Channel 248C3 for Channel 241C3 at Perryton, TX, and the modification of the license for Station KEYE-FM, Perryton, TX, accordingly. See Supplementary Information, infra.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Abilene and Burlingame, KS
The Audio Division seeks comment on a petition filed by MCC Radio, LLC, licensee of Station KSAJ (FM), Channel 253C1, Abilene, Kansas, proposing the reallotment of Channel 253C1 from Abilene to Burlingame, Kansas, as its first local service and modification of the Station KSAJ (FM) license accordingly. Channel 253C1 can be allotted to Burlingame in conformity with the Commission's rules, provided there is a site restriction of 17.7 kilometers (11 miles) northwest at coordinates 38-52-29 NL and 95-58-05 WL. In accordance with the provisions of Section 1.420(i) of the Commission's rules, we shall not accept competing expressions of interest pertaining to the use of Channel 253C1 at Burlingame.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Jackson and Madison, Mississippi
This document requests comments on a petition for rulemaking filed by New South Communications, Inc., proposing the reallotment of Channel 242C0 from Jackson to Madison, Mississippi, and the modification of the license for Station WUSJ(FM) to reflect the new community. The coordinates for Channel 242C0 at Madison, Mississippi are 32-11-29 NL and 90-24-22 WL. There is a site restriction 24.0 kilometers (14.9 miles) southwest of the community.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Arapaho, OK; Big Spring, TX; Cameron, LA
This document proposes three new FM broadcast allotments in Arapaho, Oklahoma; Big Spring, Texas; and Cameron, Louisiana. The Audio Division, Media Bureau, requests comment on three separate petitions filed by Charles Crawford. Each proposal has its own docket and rulemaking number. The first petition, MB Docket No. 05-136, RM-11163, proposes the allotment of Channel 251C3 at Arapaho, Oklahoma, as the community's first local service. Channel 251C3 can be allotted to Arapaho in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements with a site restriction of 13.1 kilometers (8.1 miles) south of the community. The reference coordinates for Channel 251C3 at Arapaho are 35-28-00 NL and 98-55-00 WL. The second petition, MB Docket No. 137, RM-11161, proposes the allotment of Channel 265C3 at Big Spring, Texas, as the community's sixth local service. Channel 265C3 can be allotted to Big Spring in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements with a site restriction of 17.7 kilometers (11.0 miles) east of the community. The reference coordinates for Channel 265C3 at Big Spring are 32-12-00 NL and 101-18- 00 WL. Because this site is within 320 kilometers (200 miles) of the Mexican border, concurrence of the Mexican government has been requested for the allotment. The third petition, MB Docket No. 05-138, RM-11162, proposes the allotment of Channel 296C3 at Cameron, Louisiana, as the community's first local service. Channel 296C3 can be allotted to Cameron in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements at the center of city coordinates of 29-47-48 NL and 93-19-30 WL.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Americus and Emporia, KS
This document sets forth a proposal to amend the FM Table of Allotments, Section 73.202(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 73.202(b). The Audio Division requests comment on a petition filed by Dana J. Puopolo. Petitioner proposes the allotment of Channel 240A at Americus, Kansas, as that community's first local service. In order to accommodate the allotment of Channel 240A at Americus, Puopolo further proposes the substitution of Channel 244A for Channel 241A, Emporia, Kansas, at the existing reference coordinates, and he commits to compensate the licensee for expenses incurred in moving from Channel 241A to Channel 244A. The proposed coordinates for Channel 240A at Americus, Kansas, are 38-25-13 NL and 96-21-12 WL. The allotment will require a site restriction of 12.5 km (7.8 miles) southwest of Americus. The proposed coordinates for Channel 244A at Emporia, Kansas, are 38-24-21 NL and 96-14-13 WL. The allotment will require a site restriction of 4.9 km (3.0 miles) west of Emporia (current licensed site).
Radio Broadcasting Services; Junction, Melvin, and Menard, TX
The Audio Division requests comment on a petition filed by Charles Crawford, requesting the allotment of Channel 242A at Melvin, Texas, as a first local aural service. To accommodate this allotment, the Audio Division proposes the substitution of Channel 292A for vacant Channel 242A at Menard, Texas, and the substitution of Channel 224A for vacant Channel 292A at Junction ,Texas. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, infra.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Redding, CA
The Audio Division requests comment on two petitions filed by Linda A. Davidson and Paul Barth, requesting the allotment of Channel 221A at Redding, California, as a fourth commercial FM service. The proposed reference coordinates for Channel 221A at Redding are 40-34-35 and 122-22-12.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Evergreen, AL, and Shalimar, FL
This document substitutes Channel 227C2 for Channel 227C1 at Evergreen, Alabama, reallots Channel 227C2 to Shalimar, Florida, and modifies the Station WPGG license to specify operation on Channel 227C2 at Shalimar. The reference coordinates for the Channel 227C2 allotment at Shalimar, Florida, are 30-23-36 and 86-29-45. See 69 FR 35562, June 25, 2004. With this action, the proceeding is terminated.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Chillicothe, Dublin, Hillsboro, and Marion, OH
This document grants a rulemaking petition to reallot, downgrade, and change the community of license for Station WMRN-FM from Channel 295B at Marion, OH, to Channel 294B1 at Dublin, OH, as a first local service. To accommodate this action, the document also reallots, downgrades, and changes the community of license for Station WSRW-FM from Channel 294B at Hillsboro, OH, to Channel 293A at Chillicothe, OH. Finally, the document denies objections raised by Infinity Broadcasting Operations, the Committee for Competitive Columbus Radio, and Sandyworld, Inc. See 67 F.R. 57780, September 12, 2002. See also SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Tipton, OK
This document requests comments on a petition for rule making filed by Charles Crawford (``Petitioner''). Petitioner requests that the Commission allot Channel 233C3 to Tipton, Oklahoma, as its first local aural transmission service. The proposed coordinates for Channel 233C3 at Tipton, Oklahoma are 34-32-30 North Latitude and 99-14-10 West Longitude, with a site restriction of 9.8 kilometers (6.1 miles) northwest of Tipton.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Norfolk and Windsor, VA
This document requests comments on a petition for rulemaking filed by Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc., licensee of Stations WKUS(FM), Norfolk, Virginia and WJCD, Windsor, Virginia, proposing the reallotment of Channel 299A from Windsor to Norfolk, Virginia and the reallotment of Channel 287B from Norfolk to Windsor, Virginia, and the modification of the license for Station WKUS(FM) to reflect Windsor as its community of license and the modification of the license of Station WJCD(FM) to reflect Norfolk as its community of license. Channel 299A can be reallotted at Norfolk at a site 9.3 kilometers (5.8 miles) north of the community, at coordinates 36-55-26 NL and 76-15-05 WL. Channel 287B can be reallotted at Windsor at a site 12.7 kilometers (7.9 miles) east of the community at coordinates 36-48- 47 NL and 76-35-57 WL.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Denver City, TX
This document requests comments on a petition for rulemaking filed by Ramar Communications II, Ltd., licensee of Station KSTQ-FM, Plainview, Texas, proposing to delete vacant and unapplied for Channel *248C2 at Denver City, Texas, or, in the alternative, modify the site restriction for Channel *248C2 to accommodate Petitioner's pending application to modify Station KSTQ-FM's operation. The proposed site for Channel *248C2, at coordinates 32-55-57 NL and 102-58-10 WL is 13.6 kilometers (8.5 miles) west of Denver City.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Clinton and Mayfield, KY
This document requests comments on a petition for rule making filed by Bristol Broadcasting Company, Inc. (``Petitioner''), licensee of Station WWLE(FM), Channel 271C3, Clinton, Kentucky; Station WQQR(FM), Channel 234C2, Mayfield, Kentucky; and Station WLIE-FM, Channel 232A, Golconda, Illinois. Petitioner requests that the Commission (1) reallot Channel 271C3, Station WWLE(FM), from Clinton to Mayfield, Kentucky, and upgrade the allotment of Channel 271C3 to Channel 271C2; (2) reallot Channel 234C2, Station WQQR(FM), from Mayfield to Clinton, Kentucky; and (3) allow Petitioner to relocate the transmitter site of Station WLIE-FM, Channel 232A, to avoid short spacing to proposed Channel 234C2 at Clinton, Kentucky. The coordinates for Channel 271C2 at Mayfield, Kentucky, are 36-40-36 North Latitude and 88-29-29 West Longitude, with a site restriction of 14.9 kilometers (9.2 miles) southeast of Mayfield. The coordinates for Channel 234C2 at Clinton, Kentucky, are 36-45-51 North Latitude and 88-39-55 West Longitude, with a site restriction of 31.2 kilometers (19.4 miles) east of Clinton. The coordinates for Channel 232A, Station WLIE-FM, at Golconda, Illinois, are 37-14-18 North Latitude and 88-29-40 West Longitude, with a site restriction of 14.3 kilometers (8.9 miles) south of Golconda, Illinois.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Llano, TX
This document requests comments on a petition for rulemaking filed by Linda Crawford, proposing the allotment of Channel 297A at Llano, Texas, as its fourth FM commercial broadcast transmission service. To accommodate the allotment at Llano, Petitioner has requested a site change for vacant Channel 297A at Junction, Texas. Channel 297A can be allotted to Llano consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of the Commission's Rules with a site restriction 6.1 kilometers (3.8 miles) west of the community at coordinates 30-46-00 NL and 98-44-15 WL. The proposed new site for Channel 297A at Junction, 30-24-15 NL and 99-51-45 WL, is in compliance with the Commission's spacing requirements. This site is 12.8 kilometers (8.0 miles) southwest of the community, whereas the original site for Channel 297A at Junction was 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles) south of the community. The existing coordinates for the vacant Channel 297A at Junction are 30-27-27 NL and 99-46-07 WL. We seek comment on the proposed site change for vacant Channel 297A at Junction from interested parties.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Thomas, OK
This document requests comments on a Petition for Rule Making filed by Charles Crawford requesting the allotment of Channel 247A at Thomas, Oklahoma. The coordinates for Channel 247A at Thomas are 35-44- 00 and 98-42-00. There is a site restriction 4.4 kilometers (2.8 miles) east of the community.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Jacksonville, TX
This document requests comments on a petition for rule making filed by Linda Crawford (``Petitioner''). Petitioner requests that the Commission allot Channel 236A to Jacksonville, Texas as its fifth local aural transmission service. In order to implement this allotment, Petitioner requests that the allotment transmitter sites for vacant Channel 373C3, Teague, Texas and vacant Channel 237A, Meridian, Texas be relocated. The proposed coordinates for Channel 236A at Jacksonville, Texas are 31-54-15 North Latitude and 95-17-42 West Longitude, with a site restriction of 7.0 kilometers (4.3 miles) east of Jacksonville. The proposed coordinates for vacant Channel 237C3 at Teague, Texas are 31-48-30 North Latitude and 96-14-00 West Longitude, with a site restriction of 20.7 kilometers (12.8 miles) north of Teague, Texas. The proposed coordinates for vacant Channel 237A, Meridian, Texas, are 32-00-00 North Latitude and 97-43-00 West Longitude, with a site restriction of 10.3 kilometers (6.4 miles) northwest of Meridian, Texas.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Arlington and Memphis, Tennessee and Saint Florian, AL
This document sets forth a proposal to amend the FM Table of Allotments, Section 73.202(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 73.202(b). The Audio Division requests comment on a petition filed by Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc. pursuant to Sections 1.420(g) and (i) of the Commission's rules. Petitioner proposes to change the community of license for Station WEGR from Memphis to Arlington, Tennessee, where Channel 274C1 would provide a first local service. In order to accommodate the proposed change of community, Clear Channel further proposes to change the reference coordinates for vacant Channel 274A at Saint Florian, Alabama. The proposed coordinates for Channel 274C1 at Arlington, Tennessee are 35-16-33 NL and 89-46-38 WL. The allotment will require a site restriction of 10.8 km (6.7 miles) west of Arlington. The proposed new coordinates for Channel 274C1 at Saint Florian, Alabama are 34-50-12 NL and 87-37-27 WL. The allotment will require a site restriction of 4.1 km (2.5 miles) south of Saint Florian.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Naples and Sanibel, FL
The Audio Division seeks comment on a petition filed by Meridian Broadcasting Inc., licensee of Station WTLT(FM), Channel 229C3, Naples, Florida, requesting the substitution of Channel 229C2 for Channel 229C3 at Naples, Florida, reallotment of Channel 229C2 from Naples to Sanibel, Florida, as its first local service, and modification of the Station WTLT(FM) license to reflect the change. Channel 229C2 can be allotted to Sanibel in conformity with the Commission's rules, provided there is a site restriction of 8.3 kilometers (5.2 miles) northwest at coordinates 26-30-00 NL and 82-05- 00 WL. In accordance with the provisions of Section 1.420(i) of the Commission's rules, we shall not accept competing expressions of interest pertaining to the use of Channel 229C2 at Sanibel.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Fort Lauderdale and Lake Park, Florida
This document requests comments on a petition for rulemaking filed by by Charles Crawford, requesting the allotment of Channel 262A at Lake Park, Florida, as its first local aural broadcast service. This proposal requires the reclassification of Station WHYI-FM, Channel 264C, Fort Lauderdale, Florida to specify operation on Channel 264C0. See Second Report and Order in MM Docket 98-93, 1998 Biennial Regulatory ReviewStreamlining of Radio Technical Rules in Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules, 65 FR 79773 (2000). An Order to Show Cause was issued to Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc., licensee of Station WHYI-FM to which no response was received. Channel 262A can be allotted to Lake Park in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements with a site restriction of site 4.7 kilometers (2.9 miles) south of the community at coordinates 26-45-29 NL and 80-03-28 WL.
Air-Ground Telecommunications Services
In this document, the Commission requests comment on competitive bidding procedures for commercial and general aviation Air- Ground Radiotelephone Service licenses. In a related document, the Commission has revised the rules and band plan governing the commercial Air-Ground Radiotelephone Service. If mutually exclusive applications are filed for the new commercial Air-Ground Radiotelephone Service licenses that are made available, the Commission will resolve such applications by competitive bidding. The Commission also will resolve by competitive bidding pending mutually exclusive applications for general aviation Air-Ground Radiotelephone Service licenses. To date, the Commission has accepted for filing nine groups of mutually exclusive general aviation applications, which are currently pending. An auction will be scheduled to resolve these applications. The auction will be limited to the parties in each of the nine groups of applicants that have filed mutually exclusive applications, which constitute closed filing groups.
Facilitate the Development and Use of the Universal Licensing System in the Wireless Telecommunications Services
The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) announces that certain rules adopted in the Universal Licensing System proceeding (WT Docket Nos. 98-20 and 96-188, FCC 98-234) in 1998, to the extent they contained information collection requirements that required approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), became effective on January 21, 1999. The Bureau also announces that certain rules adopted in the Universal Licensing System proceeding (WT Docket Nos. 98-20, and 96- 188, FCC 99-139) in 1999, to the extent they contained information collection requirements that required approval by OMB, became effective on October 1, 1999.
Air-Ground Telecommunications Services
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (``Commission'') revises rules governing the four megahertz of dedicated spectrum in the 800 MHz commercial Air-Ground Radiotelephone Service band. The Commission adopts a flexible regulatory approach to determine the configuration of the band; adopts rules that enable interested parties to bid on spectrum licenses according to the band configuration that they believe will best meet their needs for the provision of air-ground services; makes available nationwide air-ground licenses in three configurations: band plan 1, comprised of two overlapping, shared, cross-polarized 3 MHz licenses (licenses A and B, respectively), band plan 2, comprised of an exclusive 3 MHz license and an exclusive 1 MHz license (licenses C and D, respectively), and band plan 3, comprised of an exclusive 1 MHz license and an exclusive 3 MHz license (licenses E and F, respectively), with the blocks at opposite ends of the band from the second configuration; and finally, the Commission revises and eliminates certain Public Mobile Services (PMS) rules that are no longer warranted as a result of technological change, increased competition in Commercial Mobile Radio Services (CMRS), supervening changes to related Commission rules, or a combination of these factors.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Designation of Critical Habitat for the Arroyo Toad (Bufo californicus
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are designating critical habitat for the arroyo toad (Bufo californicus) pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). In total, approximately 11,695 acres (ac) (4,733 hectares (ha)) fall within the boundaries of the critical habitat designation. The critical habitat is located in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside, Counties, California.
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans Georgia: Vehicle Miles Traveled State Implementation Plan for the Atlanta 1-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area
EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Georgia, through the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) on June 30, 2004, regarding the Severe Area Vehicles Miles Traveled (VMT) SIP for the Atlanta 1-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area for the purpose of offsetting any growth in emissions from growth in VMT as required by the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) as Amended in 1990. The State demonstrated that emissions from increases in VMT, or numbers of vehicle trips, within the Atlanta area did not rise above an established ceiling by 2004. The rationale for this proposed approval is set forth below.
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Indiana
The EPA is approving revisions to volatile organic compound (VOC) requirements for Transwheel Corporation (Transwheel) of Huntington County, Indiana. Transwheel owns and operates an aluminum wheel reprocessing plant at which it performs cold cleaner degreasing operations. On December 22, 2004, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) submitted a Commissioner's Order containing the revised requirements, and requested that EPA approve it as an amendment to the Indiana State Implementation Plan (SIP). The December 22, 2004, submission supplements a November 8, 2001, submission. IDEM is seeking EPA approval of ``an equivalent control device'' for Transwheel's degreasing operations, under 326 Indiana Administrative Code (IAC) 8-3-5(a)(5)(C).
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Indiana
EPA is proposing to approve revisions to volatile organic compound (VOC) requirements for Transwheel Corporation (Transwheel) of Huntington County, Indiana. Transwheel owns and operates an aluminum wheel reprocessing plant at which it performs cold cleaner degreasing operations. On December 22, 2004, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) submitted a Commissioner's Order containing the revised requirements, and requested that EPA approve it as an amendment to the Indiana State Implementation Plan (SIP). The December 22, 2004, submission supplements a November 8, 2001, submission. IDEM is seeking EPA approval of an ``equivalent control device'' for Transwheel's degreasing operations, under 326 Indiana Administrative Code (IAC) 8-3-5 (a)(5)(C).
Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Newtown Creek, Dutch Kills, English Kills, and Their Tributaries, NY
The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the drawbridge operation regulations for the Metropolitan Avenue Bridge, mile 3.4, across English Kills at New York City, New York. Under this temporary deviation the bridge may remain in the closed position from April 27, 2005 through April 29, 2005. This temporary deviation is necessary to facilitate bridge maintenance.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Illinois Waterway, Joliet, IL
The Coast Guard proposes to change the regulation governing the Jefferson Street Bridge, mile 287.9, and Cass Street Bridge, mile 288.1, across the Illinois Waterway at Joliet, Illinois. The drawbridges need not open for river traffic and may remain in the closed-to-navigation position from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on May 15, 2005. This proposed rule would allow the scheduled running of a foot race as part of a local community event.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Seventh Coast Guard District
The Coast Guard is removing drawbridge operation regulations for seven bascule bridges within the Seventh Coast Guard District. The seven bascule bridges were removed and the regulations governing their operation are no longer needed.
Sickness or Accident Disability Payments; Correction
This document corrects a notice of proposed rulemaking (REG- 160315-03) that was published in the Federal Register on Friday, March 11, 2005 (70 FR 12164) that provide guidance regarding the treatment of payments made on account of sickness or accident disability under a workers' compensation law for purposes of the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA).
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