Proposed Changes to Arbitration Policies, Functions, and Procedures, 42011-42012 [05-14347]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 139 / Thursday, July 21, 2005 / Proposed Rules For questions of a general or regulatory nature, contact the Regulatory Policy Division, telephone: (202) 482–2440. For program information on declarations, reports, advance notifications, chemical determinations, recordkeeping, inspections and facility agreements, contact the Treaty Compliance Division, Office of Nonproliferation and Treaty Compliance, telephone: (703) 605–4400; for legal questions, contact Rochelle Woodard, Office of the Chief Counsel for Industry and Security, telephone: (202) 482–5301. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) (RFA), the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is required to periodically review all rules issued by the agency that have or will have a significant economic impact upon a substantial number of small entities. 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The CWC, which VerDate jul<14>2003 18:14 Jul 20, 2005 Jkt 205001 entered into force on April 29, 1997, is an arms control treaty that bans the development, production, stockpiling or use of chemical weapons, and prohibits States Parties to the CWC from assisting or encouraging anyone to engage in a prohibited activity. The CWC provides for declaration and inspection of all States Parties’ chemical weapons and chemical weapon production facilities, and oversees the destruction of such weapons and facilities. It also establishes a comprehensive verification scheme and requires the declaration and inspection of facilities that produce, process or consume certain ‘‘scheduled’’ chemicals or unscheduled discrete organic chemicals, many of which have significant commercial applications. 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[FR Doc. 05–14441 Filed 7–20–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–33–P FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION SERVICE 29 CFR Part 1404 Proposed Changes to Arbitration Policies, Functions, and Procedures Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. ACTION: Proposed rule; correction. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This document corrects § 1404.5(b) and to add revisions to § 1404.5(d)(7) in a proposed rule published in the Federal Register of July 7, 2005 (70 FR 39209), regarding Arbitration Policies, Functions and Procedures. The corrections clarify the Proof of Qualification needed to be on the Roster in § 1404.5(b) and adds the E:\FR\FM\21JYP1.SGM 21JYP1 42012 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 139 / Thursday, July 21, 2005 / Proposed Rules non-payment of the annual listing fee in § 1404.5(d)(7). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maria A. Fried, General Counsel and Federal Register Liaison, FMCS, 2100 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20427. Telephone (202) 606–5444; Fax (202) 606–5345. Correction In proposed rule FR Doc. 05–11362, beginning on page 39209 in the issue on July 7, 2005, make the following corrections to § 1404.5(b) and (d)(7). On page 39211, in the first column, correctly revise § 1404.5(b) to read as follows: (b) Proof of Qualification. The qualifications listed in (a) of this section are preferably demonstrated by the submission of five recent arbitration awards prepared by the applicant while serving as an impartial arbitrator of record chosen by the parties to labor relations disputes arising under collective bargaining agreements, or the successful completion of the FMCS labor arbitrator training course within the five years immediately preceding the date of application plus two awards as described above, and the submission of information demonstrating extensive and recent experience in collective bargaining, including at least the position or title held, duties or responsibilities, the name and location of the company or organization, and the dates of employment. On page 39211, in the center column, correctly revise § 1404.5(d)(7) to read as follows: (d) * * * (7) Has been in an inactive status pursuant to § 1404.6 for longer than two years and has not paid the annual listing fee. Dated: July 15, 2005. Maria A. Fried, General Counsel and Federal Register Contact. [FR Doc. 05–14347 Filed 7–20–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6732–01–P SUMMARY: The Department of the Army proposes to revise its regulation concerning obtaining information from financial institutions. The regulation prescribes policies for the Department of the Army to obtain information on a customer’s financial records from financial institutions. DATES: Comments submitted to the address below on or before September 19, 2005, will be considered. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by 32 CFR Part 504 and RIN 0702–AA49 in the subject line, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: james.crumley@hqdaaoc.army.pentagon.mil. Include 32 CFR Part 504 and RIN 0702–AA49 in the subject line of the message. • Mail: Headquarters, Department of the Army, Office of the Provost Marshal General, ATTN: DAPM–MPD–LE, 2800 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310–2800. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Crumley (703) 692–6721. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: not have an adverse impact on the environment. A. Background H. Executive Order 13045 (Protection of Children From Environmental Health Risk and Safety Risks) This rule has previously been published. The Administrative Procedure Act, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act requires that certain policies and procedures and other information concerning the Department of the Army be published in the Federal Register. The policies and procedures covered by this regulation fall into that category. B. Regulatory Flexibility Act The Department of the Army has determined that the Regulatory Flexibility Act does not apply because the proposed rule does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601–612. C. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army 32 CFR Part 504 RIN 0702–AA49 Obtaining Information From Financial Institutions Department of the Army, DoD. ACTION: Proposed rule; request for comments. AGENCY: VerDate jul<14>2003 18:14 Jul 20, 2005 Jkt 205001 The Department of the Army has determined that the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act does not apply because the proposed rule does not include a mandate that may result in estimated costs to State, local or tribal governments in the aggregate, or the private sector, of $100 million or more. E. Paperwork Reduction Act The Department of the Army has determined that the Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the proposed rule does not involve collection of information from the public. F. Executive Order 12630 (Government Actions and Interference With Constitutionally Protected Property Rights) The Department of the Army has determined that Executive Order 12630 does not apply because the proposed rule does not impair private property rights. G. Executive Order 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review) The Department of the Army has determined that according to the criteria defined in Executive Order 12866 this proposed rule is not a significant regulatory action. As such, the proposed rule is not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under section 6(a)(3) of the Executive Order. The Department of the Army has determined that according to the criteria defined in Executive Order 13045 this proposed rule does not apply. I. Executive Order 13132 (Federalism) The Department of the Army has determined that according to the criteria defined in Executive Order 13132 this proposed rule does not apply because it will not have a substantial effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. Jeffery B. Porter, Chief, Law Enforcement Policy and Oversight Section. List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 504 Banks, Banking, Business, Investigations, Law enforcement, Military law, Privacy. For reasons stated in the preamble the Department of the Army proposes to revise part 504 to subchapter A of title 32 to read as follows: D. National Environmental Policy Act The Department of the Army has determined that the National Environmental Policy Act does not apply because the proposed rule does PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 PART 504—OBTAINING INFORMATION FROM FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Sec. 504.1 E:\FR\FM\21JYP1.SGM General. 21JYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 139 (Thursday, July 21, 2005)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 42011-42012]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-14347]


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FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION SERVICE

29 CFR Part 1404


Proposed Changes to Arbitration Policies, Functions, and 
Procedures

AGENCY: Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.

ACTION: Proposed rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: This document corrects Sec.  1404.5(b) and to add revisions to 
Sec.  1404.5(d)(7) in a proposed rule published in the Federal Register 
of July 7, 2005 (70 FR 39209), regarding Arbitration Policies, 
Functions and Procedures. The corrections clarify the Proof of 
Qualification needed to be on the Roster in Sec.  1404.5(b) and adds 
the

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non-payment of the annual listing fee in Sec.  1404.5(d)(7).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maria A. Fried, General Counsel and 
Federal Register Liaison, FMCS, 2100 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 
20427. Telephone (202) 606-5444; Fax (202) 606-5345.

Correction

    In proposed rule FR Doc. 05-11362, beginning on page 39209 in the 
issue on July 7, 2005, make the following corrections to Sec.  
1404.5(b) and (d)(7).
    On page 39211, in the first column, correctly revise Sec.  
1404.5(b) to read as follows:
    (b) Proof of Qualification. The qualifications listed in (a) of 
this section are preferably demonstrated by the submission of five 
recent arbitration awards prepared by the applicant while serving as an 
impartial arbitrator of record chosen by the parties to labor relations 
disputes arising under collective bargaining agreements, or the 
successful completion of the FMCS labor arbitrator training course 
within the five years immediately preceding the date of application 
plus two awards as described above, and the submission of information 
demonstrating extensive and recent experience in collective bargaining, 
including at least the position or title held, duties or 
responsibilities, the name and location of the company or organization, 
and the dates of employment.
    On page 39211, in the center column, correctly revise Sec.  
1404.5(d)(7) to read as follows:
    (d) * * *
    (7) Has been in an inactive status pursuant to Sec.  1404.6 for 
longer than two years and has not paid the annual listing fee.

    Dated: July 15, 2005.
Maria A. Fried,
General Counsel and Federal Register Contact.
[FR Doc. 05-14347 Filed 7-20-05; 8:45 am]
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