May 2, 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

This document corrects the final rule updating 49 CFR Part 24 published in the Federal Register on January 4, 2005 (70 FR 590). The FHWA is making two corrections. First, references to ``market value'' are corrected to ``fair market value.'' Second, in Appendix A, Section 24.103 the numerical reference is corrected.

The FAA is requesting public comment on the proposed release of approximately 140 acres of airport property on the south side of Millville Municipal Airport to permit its sale and development of a motorsport park. The airport land was deeded to the City of Millville under a quitclaim conveyance form the United States. It was later transferred to the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA). FAA's action is to release the land from the deed provisions requiring aeronautical use of the property. The DRBA has stated that it has no aeronautical use for the parcel now or in the near future, according to the approved Airport Layout Plan. It will also be released from a reverter clause in the quitclaim deed. The Fair Market Value for the land as determined by appraisals will be paid to the DRBA for the maintenance, operation and capital development of the airport. The motorsport park will consist of 4 racecourses, 2 paddock areas, 2 motels, 2 hotels, clubhouses, etc. Any comments the agency receives will be considered as a part of the decision.

The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted a review pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)) (the Act) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on synthetic indigo from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the information specified below to the Commission; \1\ to be assured of consideration, the deadline for responses is June 21, 2005. Comments on the adequacy of responses may be filed with the Commission by July 15, 2005. For further information concerning the conduct of this review and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A, D, E, and F (19 CFR part 207).

The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted a review pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)) (the Act) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on mechanical transfer presses from Japan would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the information specified below to the Commission;\1\ to be assured of consideration, the deadline for responses is June 21, 2005. Comments on the adequacy of responses may be filed with the Commission by July 15, 2005. For further information concerning the conduct of this review and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A, D, E, and F (19 CFR part 207).

The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted a review pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)) (the Act) to determine whether revocation of the countervailing duty order on sulfanilic acid from India and the antidumping duty orders on sulfanilic acid from China and India would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the information specified below to the Commission; \1\ to be assured of consideration, the deadline for responses is June 21, 2005. Comments on the adequacy of responses may be filed with the Commission by July 15, 2005. For further information concerning the conduct of these reviews and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A, D, E, and F (19 CFR part 207).

PHMSA will accept written comments pertaining to 28 proposed changes to the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Materials, TS-R-1, scheduled for revision in the year 2007 as well as written comments on the proposed changes to the Advisory Material for the IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Materials, TS-G-1.1.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is affirming as final an amendment to its loan guaranty regulations implementing section 303 of the Veterans Benefits Act of 2002. The amendment incorporates into the regulations a new authority for hybrid adjustable rate mortgages. This allows VA to guarantee loans with interest rates that remain fixed for a period of not less than the first three years of the loan, after which the rate can be adjusted annually.

EPA is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the state of Iowa for the purpose of clarifying that only untreated wood, seeds, pellets and other vegetative matter may be burned in fuel burning equipment and residential heating units; to remove a reference to a boiler that was removed at a power and water facility, and to clarify the language with regard to continuous emissions monitoring. One administrative correction to the operating permit program is also included in this revision. Approval of these revisions will ensure consistency between the state and Federally- approved rules, and ensure Federal enforceability of the state's revised air program rules.

EPA is extending the comment period for a proposed rule published April 4, 2005 (70 FR 17029). On April 4, 2005, EPA proposed an approval of four related revisions to the Kentucky State Implementation Plan submitted by the Commonwealth of Kentucky on November 12, 2004. These revisions affect the Northern Kentucky area, which is comprised of the Kentucky Counties of Boone, Campbell, and Kenton, and is part of the Cincinnati-Hamilton Metropolitan Statistical Area. In response to a request from the Kentucky Resources Council, EPA is extending the comment period for 14 days.

EPA is approving revisions to the Missouri State Implementation Plan (SIP) and Operating Permits Program. EPA is approving a revision to the Missouri rule entitled ``Submission of Emission Data, Emission Fees, and Process Information.'' This revision will ensure consistency between the state and the Federally-approved rules.

The Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee (HSSTAC) will meet in closed session.

NMFS announces that the Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries, Northeast Region, NMFS (Assistant Regional Administrator), has determined that an application for revised Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) contains all of the required information and warrants further consideration. The Assistant Regional Administrator is considering the impacts of the activities to be authorized under the EFPs with respect to the Northeast (NE) Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (FMP). However, further review and consultation may be necessary before a final determination is made to issue EFPs. Therefore, NMFS announces that the Assistant Regional Administrator proposes to issue revised EFPs in response to an application submitted by the Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fisherman's Association (CCCHFA), in collaboration with Maine Division of Marine Resources (MEDMR), and Research, Environmental and Management Support (REMSA). Previous public comment was solicited on these EFPs, which would allow up to 20 commercial vessels to conduct an experimental demersal longline fishery for haddock in Georges Bank (GB) Closed Area (CA) II and portions of the Eastern U.S./Canada Area. This action would revise these EFPs by including an exemption from the May GB Seasonal Closure Area. This fishery would take place at various times from May 2005 through February 2006. The purpose of the proposed study is to determine if hook-and-line gear could be used to target haddock with minimal bycatch of cod in order to establish potential future Special Access Programs (SAPs) in these areas as allowed under Amendment 13 to the FMP.

DEA is finalizing, without change, the interim rule with Request for Comment published in the Federal Register July 11, 2003 at 68 FR 41222. The interim final rule amended Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, parts 1300, 1301, 1304, 1305 and 1307 to define the term ``reverse distributor'' and establish a new category of registration for persons handling controlled substances. The amendments established the regulatory standards under which reverse distributors may handle unwanted, unusable, or outdated controlled substances acquired from another DEA registrant. These standards ensure the proper documentation and recordkeeping necessary to prevent diversion of such controlled substances to illegal purposes. This final rule makes these changes permanent.

The National Science Foundation gives notice of the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment for proposed activities in the Arctic. The Office of Polar Programs (OPP) has prepared an Environmental Assessment of a Biocomplexity Study of the Response of Tundra Carbon Balance to Warming and Drying Across Multiple Time Scales, 2005-2008. Given the United States Arctic Program's mission to support polar research, the proposed action is expected to result in substantial benefits to science. The draft Environmental Assessment is available for public review for a 30-day period.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) hereby provides public notice that ENVIRON-Metal, Inc., of Sweet Home, Oregon, has applied for approval of a range of tungsten-nickel-iron alloys as nontoxic for waterfowl hunting in the United States. The alloys are comprised of 10-70 percent iron, 20-70 percent tungsten, and 10-40 percent nickel. Densities of the shot alloys range from 8.5 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cc) to 13.5 g/cc. The Service has initiated review of the shot alloys under the criteria set out in Tier 1 of the nontoxic shot approval procedures given at 50 CFR 20.134.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) hereby provides public notice that the Olin Corporation of East Alton, Illinois, has applied for approval of 60 percent tungsten, 35.1 percent copper, 3.9 percent tin, and 1 percent iron shot as nontoxic for waterfowl hunting in the United States. The Service has initiated review of the shot under the criteria set out in Tier 1 of the nontoxic shot approval procedures given at 50 CFR 20.134.

This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EMSSAB), Paducah. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register.

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), prior to undertaking research and other work associated with official grade standards, is soliciting comments on the possible development of the United States Standards for Grades of Pea Pods. At a 2003 meeting with the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee, AMS was asked to identify commodities that may be better served if grade standards are developed. The standards would provide industry with a common language and uniform basis for trading, thus promoting the orderly and efficient marketing of pea pods.

This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of New York (FEMA1589-DR), dated 4/19/2005. Incident: Severe storms and flooding. Incident Period: 4/2/2005 through 4/4/2005. Effective Date: 4/19/2005. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 6/20/2005. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 1/19/2006.

This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of Mississippi, dated 04/18/2005. Incident: Severe Storms and Tornadoes. Incident Period: 04/06/2005. Effective Date: 04/18/2005. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 06/20/2005. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 01/17/2006.

As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hereby giving notice that the Advisory Committee on Blood Safety and Availability (ACBSA) will hold a meeting. This meeting is open to the public.