2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Iowa Regulatory Program
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are announcing a proposed amendment to the Iowa regulatory program (Iowa program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Iowa proposes to amend its rules regarding small operator assistance. Iowa intends to revise its program to be consistent with the corresponding Federal regulations and SMCRA. This document gives the times and locations that the Iowa program and proposed amendment to that program are available for your inspection, the comment period during which you may submit written comments on the amendment, and the procedures that we will follow for the public hearing, if one is requested.
Oklahoma Regulatory Program
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM), are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Oklahoma regulatory program (Oklahoma program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Oklahoma proposes revisions to rules concerning cross sections, maps, and plans; subsidence control; impoundments; revegetation success standards; roads; and review of decision not to inspect or enforce. Oklahoma intends to revise its program to provide additional safeguards, clarify ambiguities, and improve operational efficiency. This document gives the times and locations that the Oklahoma program and proposed amendment to that program are available for your inspection, the comment period during which you may submit written comments on the amendment, and the procedures that we will follow for the public hearing, if one is requested.
Notice of Tri-County Advisory Committee Meeting
Pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463) and under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-393) the Beaverhead- Deerlodge National Forest's Tri-County Resource Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, November 3, 2005, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Philipsburg, Montana, for a business meeting. The meeting is open to the public.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Mountain City Ranger District, Mountain City Ranger District Rangeland Management Project; Environmental Statements; Notice of Intent
The Mountain City Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on a proposal to authorize continued livestock grazing on National Forest System (NFS) lands within the boundaries administered by the Ranger District. The Project Area is located in Elko County, Nevada.
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (Formerly Allison Engine Company, Allison Gas Turbine Division, and Detroit Diesel Allison) (RRC) 250-B and 250-C Series Turboshaft and Turboprop Engines
The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain RRC 250-B and 250-C series turboshaft and turboprop engines. That AD currently requires a onetime inspection of the fuel nozzle screen for contamination, and if contamination is found, inspection and cleaning of the entire aircraft fuel system before further flight. That AD also requires replacing the fuel nozzle with a new design fuel nozzle, at the next fuel nozzle overhaul or by June 30, 2006, whichever occurs first. This proposed AD would require the same actions, but would add additional part numbers (P/Ns) to the list of affected fuel nozzles. This proposed AD would also explain that the existing AD, as worded, allows certain part number (P/N) fuel nozzles back into service. Those fuel nozzles must not be allowed back into service. This proposed AD results from the discovery that several P/Ns of fuel nozzles were inadvertently left out of AD 2004-24-09. We are proposing this AD to minimize the risk of sudden loss of engine power and uncommanded shutdown of the engine due to fuel contamination and collapse of the screen in the fuel nozzle.
Record of Decision: Salt Lake County, UT
The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that a Record of Decision (ROD) has been made following a Final Environmental Impact Statement prepared for the 11400 South Study Area within Salt Lake County, Utah. The ROD approves a location proposed for transportation improvements for the 11400 South Study Area in Salt Lake County, Utah. The 11400 South Study Area includes the area bounded by 12300/12600 South to 10400/10600 South, and Bangerter Highway to 700 East. It includes portions of the cities of Draper, Riverton, Sandy, and South Jordan, Utah. The Selected Alternative includes a new interchange with Interstate 15 at 11400 South, a new river crossing at 11400 South, and widening 10600 South to six lanes from just west of River Front Parkway to Jordan Gateway. Selection of the Preferred Alternative was based on a comparison of all the alternatives advanced for detailed study in terms of mobility improvements, and environmental, social, economic and Section 4(f) impacts. In addition, the project team considered public and resource agency input and city council recommendations or resolutions regarding the project. This project requires Federal approval of a proposed new Interstate access and may involve Federal Highway Administration funding as authorized by Title 23 of the United States Code. Consequently, pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in coordination with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), prepared an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the project's impact on the human environment. The Final EIS (FEIS) was issued on June 3, 2005. Pursuant to Section 6002 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (23 U.S.C. 139(l)) any person or entity wishing to file a claim for judicial review challenging this decision must do so within 180 days of the publication of this notice.
Texas; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration
This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for the State of Texas (FEMA-3216-EM), dated September 2, 2005, and related determinations.
Louisiana; Amendment No. 7 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-1607-DR), dated September 24, 2005, and related determinations.
Texas; Amendment No. 5 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Texas (FEMA-1606-DR), dated September 24, 2005, and related determinations.
Texas; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Texas (FEMA-1606-DR), dated September 24, 2005, and related determinations.
Alabama; Amendment No. 7 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Alabama (FEMA-1605-DR), dated August 29, 2005, and related determinations.
Louisiana; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-1603-DR), dated August 29, 2005, and related determinations.
Extension of Corporate Powers
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is amending an interpretative rule (12 CFR 333.101(b)) which states that insured State nonmember banks not exercising trust powers may offer self- directed traditional Individual Retirement and Keogh Plan accounts without the prior written consent of the FDIC. As amended, the interpretive ruling is expanded to expressly cover Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, Roth Individual Retirement Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, and other similar accounts.
Statement of Policy Regarding the National Historic Preservation Act
The FDIC is proposing to revise its Statement of Policy on the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA). The revised Statement of Policy reflects the FDIC's experience and practices in applying the current NHPA Statement of Policy and statutory changes to the NHPA and its implementing regulations. The revised Statement of Policy is relevant to applications for deposit insurance for de novo institutions, applications for the establishment of domestic branches, and applications for the relocation of domestic branches or main offices.
Disregarded Entities; Employment and Excise Taxes
This document contains proposed regulations under which qualified subchapter S subsidiaries and single-owner eligible entities that currently are disregarded as entities separate from their owners for federal tax purposes would be treated as separate entities for employment tax and related reporting requirement purposes. These regulations also propose to treat such disregarded entities as separate entities for purposes of certain excise taxes reported on Forms 720, 730, 2290, and 11-C; excise tax refunds or payments claimed on Form 8849; and excise tax registrations on Form 637. These proposed regulations would affect disregarded entities and the owners and employees of disregarded entities in the payment and reporting of federal employment taxes. These regulations also would affect disregarded entities and their owners in the payment and reporting of certain Federal excise taxes and in registration and claims related to certain Federal excise taxes.
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Preparation, Submission, and Negotiation of Subcontracting Plans
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the General Services Administration has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve a renewal of a currently approved information collection requirement regarding preparation, submission, and negotiation of subcontracting plans. A request for public comments was published at 70 FR 24042, May 6, 2005. No comments were received. This information collection will ensure that small and small disadvantaged business concerns are afforded the maximum practicable opportunity to participate as subcontractors in construction, repair, and alteration or lease contracts. Preparation, submission, and negotiation of subcontracting plans requires for all negotiated solicitations having an anticipated award value over $500,000 ($1,000,000 for construction), submission of a subcontracting plan with other than small business concerns when a negotiated acquisition meets all four of the following conditions. 1. When the contracting officer anticipates receiving individual subcontracting plans (not commercial plans). 2. When the award is based on trade-offs among cost or price and technical and/or management factors under FAR 15.101-1. 3. The acquisition is not a commercial item acquisition. 4. The acquisition offers more than minimal subcontracting opportunities. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary 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.
Privacy Act of 1974: Revision of a System of Records Notice
The General Services Administration (GSA) is providing notice of a revision to the record system, Travel System (GSA/PPFM-3). The system provides control over the expenditure of funds for travel, relocation, and related expenses. The revision includes a new category of records, credit data, as required by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005 (P.L. 108-447) and Office of Management and Budget guidance. The notice also updates authorities, includes minor editing for clarification purposes, and updates routine uses.
Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation; Notice of Secretary's Advisory Committee Meeting
The Secretary of Health and Human Services, by authority of 42 U.S.C. 9836A, Section 641A(b) of the Head Start Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), has formed the Advisory Committee on Head Start Accountability and Educational Performance Measures (the Committee). The Committee is governed by the provisions of Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2). The function of the Committee is to help assess the progress of HHS in developing and implementing educational measures in the Head Start Program. This includes the Head Start National Reporting System (NRS). The Committee is to provide recommendations for integrating NRS with other ongoing assessments of the effectiveness of the program. The Committee will make recommendations as to how NRS and other assessment data can be included in the broader Head Start measurement efforts found in the Family and Child Experiences Survey (FACES), the national Head Start Impact Study, Head Start's Performance Based Outcome System and the ongoing evaluation of the Early Head Start program. Date: November 1, 2005, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Dinner Recess). November 2, 2005, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Place: The Beacon Hotel, 1615 Rhode Island Ave, NW., Washington, DC 20036. Agenda: The Committee will hear presentations related to existing Head Start evaluations and NRS implementation and will continue the discussions begun at the first meeting in June 2005.
2005 Company Organization Survey
The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) is conducting the 2005 Company Organization Survey. The survey's data are needed, in part, to update the multilocation companies in the Business Register. The survey, which has been conducted annually since 1974, is designed to collect information on the number of employees, payroll, geographic location, current operational status, and kind of business for the establishments of multilocation companies. We have determined that annual data collected from this survey are needed to aid the efficient performance of essential governmental functions and have significant application to the needs of the public and industry. The data derived from this survey are not available from any other source.
Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request; 5 A Day Customized Survey
In compliance with the requirement of Section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The proposed information collection below was previously published in the Federal Register on May 18, 2005, page 28544-28545 and allowed 60-days for public comment. No public comments were received. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment. The National Institutes of Health may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised or implemented after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Proposed Collection: Title: 5 A Day Customized Survey. Type of Information Collection Request: New. Need and Use of Information Collection: The purpose of the 5 A Day Customized Survey is to further the development of standardized measures of consumer knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding the consumption of fruits and vegetables. Specifically, the Customized Survey will allow for validation of the new ``cup'' portion sizes (consistent with the 2005 Dietary Guidelines) and identify the most efficacious short screener methods of fruit and vegetable intake. In addition, the Customized Survey will measure established predictors of fruit and vegetable consumption at the national level and explore new predictors and constructs not previously examined for fruit and vegetable consumption. The sample will be drawn from a consumer opinion panel methodology using balancing techniques to mirror the U.S. general population on a set of key demographic variables. A separate sample of African Americans will be drawn from the panel. Prior to fielding the Customized Survey, two pilot studies will be completed as the first phase of this research. Pilot respondents will be drawn from the same consumer panel and have similar demographics as respondents in the main study. A brief description of the two pilot studies follows. In pilot study 1, respondents will initially complete a brief screener questionnaire, three 24-hour dietary recalls over the phone, followed by the Customized Survey by mail. To account for diversity in eating habits, dietary recalls will be obtained for 2 weekdays and 1 weekend per respondent. The recalls will be conducted via phone by trained interviewers using the University of Minnesota's Nutrition Data System (NDS). After completing the dietary recalls pilot respondents will be mailed the Customized Survey within 2 weeks. Fruit and vegetable consumption as assessed by the average of the three 24- hour recalls will be compared with the fruit and vegetable consumption measures from the Customized Survey. In pilot study 2, respondents will complete the Customized Survey by mail at two points in time, six to eight weeks apart. The analysis in pilot study 2 will focus on a rigorous evaluation of the psychometric properties of the Customized Survey instrument to ensure that item-level and instrument-level reliability and validity has been achieved before proceeding to the main data collection phase of the study. Based on the findings of the pilot studies, minor modifications may be made to the Customized Survey prior to the implementation of the main study. Frequency of response: Main study, one time response (5 A Day Customized Survey). Pilot study 1, five times (screener, three 24-hour dietary recalls, 5 A Day Customized Survey). Pilot study 2, two times (5 A Day Customized Survey at two points in time). Affected Public: Individuals. Type of Respondents: U.S. adults. The annual reporting burden is as follows: Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,875; Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1, 2 or 5; Average Burden Hours per Response: .416; and Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours Requested: 2,467.90. The annualized cost to respondents is estimated at: $46,384.28. The annual reporting burden is summarized in exhibit 1 below. There are no Operating or Maintenance Costs to report.
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