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Listing Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Withdrawal of the Petition to List Eastern Oyster as Threatened or Endangered under the Endangered Species Act
NMFS announces that a request by Mr. Wolf-Dieter Busch (the petitioner) to withdraw his petition to list eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) has been received. NMFS has accepted this request and will cease the evaluation of the petition. However, in recognition of the considerable work that has been completed to date on the status review report and the value of this comprehensive resource to the management of this species, NMFS will ask the Biological Review Team (BRT) to complete the status review report.
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Hearings
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold an additional public hearing in Key West, Florida for Amendment 13C to the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan. The additional hearing is being added to accommodate those recently impacted by Hurricane Wilma. Earlier public hearings have been noticed. A total of 11 public hearings regarding Amendment 13C will be held. Amendment 13C is intended to eliminate or phase out overfishing of snowy grouper, golden tilefish, vermilion snapper, and black sea bass; and increase red porgy harvest consistent with an updated stock assessment.
Public Water System Supervision Program Revisions for the State of Michigan
Notice is hereby given that the State of Michigan is revising its approved Public Water System Supervision Program. Michigan has: revised its administrative penalty authority for public water systems; adopted the Consumer Confidence Report Rule, which requires annual drinking water quality reports from all community water systems; adopted the Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, which will help improve control of microbial pathogens in drinking water; adopted the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule, which will set new requirements to limit the formation of chemical disinfection byproducts in drinking water; and adopted the Public Notification Rule, which revises the general public notification regulations (sets requirements for public water systems to follow regarding the form, manner, frequency, and content of a public notice). EPA has determined that these revisions are no less stringent than the corresponding federal regulations. Therefore, EPA intends to approve these program revisions. This approval action does not extend to public water systems (PWSs) in Indian Country, as that term is defined in 18 U.S.C. 1151. By approving these rules, EPA does not intend to affect the rights of federally recognized Indian tribes in Michigan, nor does it intend to limit existing rights of the State of Michigan. Any interested party may request a public hearing. A request for a public hearing must be submitted by December 14, 2005, to the Regional Administrator at the EPA Region 5 address shown below. The Regional Administrator may deny frivolous or insubstantial requests for a hearing. However, if a substantial request for a public hearing is made by December 14, 2005, EPA Region 5 will hold a public hearing. If EPA Region 5 does not receive a timely and appropriate request for a hearing and the Regional Administrator does not elect to hold a hearing on his own motion, this determination shall become final and effective on December 14, 2005. Any request for a public hearing shall include the following information: the name, address, and telephone number of the individual, organization, or other entity requesting a hearing; a brief statement of the requesting person's interest in the Regional Administrator's determination and a brief statement of the information that the requesting person intends to submit at such hearing; and the signature of the individual making the request, or, if the request is made on behalf of an organization or other entity, the signature of a responsible official of the organization or other entity.
Economic Development Administration Reauthorization Act of 2004 Implementation; Regulatory Revision
On August 11, 2005, the Economic Development Administration (``EDA'') published an interim final rule in the Federal Register. On September 30, 2005, EDA published a final rule in the Federal Register delaying the effective date of certain provisions of the interim final rule from October 1, 2005 until November 14, 2005. The September 30, 2005 final rule also extended the deadline for submitting public comments on the interim final rule from October 11, 2005 until November 14, 2005. This final rule further delays the effective date of certain provisions of the interim final rule from November 14, 2005 until January 31, 2006. This delay in effective date is necessary to provide additional time for EDA to consider comments received concerning certain provisions of the interim final rule, as well for EDA to address matters pertaining to the effective implementation of the interim final rule. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined in this final rule have the meanings ascribed to them in the interim final rule.
Conservation of Antarctic Animals and Plants
Pursuant to the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978, The National Science Foundation (NSF) is amending its regulations to designate additional Antarctic Specially Protected Areas (ASPA). Also, NSF is adding to this rule in Antarctica designated by the Treaty Parties as Antarctic Specially Managed Areas (ASMA) and Historical Sites or Monuments (HSM). These additions only reflect measures already adopted by the Antarctic Treaty parties at Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings (ATCM). Finally, the regulation is being revised to correct some typographical and numbering errors.
Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Assessment for the Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System (Veritas)
This notice announces the availability, and opportunity for public review and comment, of the environmental assessment (EA) that supports the National Science Foundation (NSF) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposal to authorize the continued expenditure of grant funds totaling $12.3 million by the Smithsonian Institution to construct a four-telescope array near Tucson, Arizona. The draft EA is available at https://veritas.sao.arizona.edu/.
Request for Proposals: Program for Research and Training on Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union (Title VIII)
The Department of State invites organizations with substantial and wide-reaching experience in administering research and training programs to serve as intermediaries conducting nationwide competitive programs for scholars, students and institutions pertaining to advanced research and language training on the countries of Southeast Europe and Eurasia. U.S.-based public and private nonprofit organizations and educational institutions may submit proposals to carry out Title VIII-funded programs that (1) support and sustain American expertise on the countries of Eurasia and Southeast Europe, (2) bring American expertise to the service of the U.S. Government, and (3) further U.S. foreign assistance goals. The grants will be awarded through an open, merit-based competition. The purpose of this request for proposals is to inform potential applicant organizations of programmatic, procedural and funding information for the fiscal year 2006 Title VIII grants competition. We request that applicants read the entire Federal Register announcement before addressing inquiries to the Title VIII Program Office or submitting a proposal. This notice contains three parts. Part I addresses Shipment and Deadline for Proposals. Part II consists of a Statement of Purpose and Program Priorities. Part III provides Funding Information for the program.
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “Gauguin and Impressionism”
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ``Gauguin and Impressionism,'' including a collateral work by Gauguin, Nave Nave Mahana, imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign lenders. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, Texas, from on or about December 18, 2005 to on or about March 26, 2006, and at possible additional venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
The Surface Transportation Board (Board) gives notice that the Board has submitted to OMB a request for review and clearance of the seven existing collections listed above, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. (PRA). For the most part, these collections continue current Board reporting requirements without revision. As described below, a minor revision has been made to Collection No.1, Class I Railroad Annual Report. OMB control numbers were obtained in the past, but have expired, for six of the seven information collections that are the subject of this request. The Board previously published a notice about these collections in the Federal Register on May 19, 2005 at 70 FR 28979. That notice allowed for a 60-day public review and comment period. No comments were received. The purpose of the current notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment to satisfy the requirements of the PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3507(b). Comments are requested concerning each collection as to (1) whether the particular collection of information described below is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Board, including whether the collection has practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the Board's burden estimates; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology, when appropriate. Submitted comments will be considered by OMB prior to approval of the proposed collection.
Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Adams-Denver, CO, Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area
The Office of Personnel Management is issuing a final rule to remove Adams County, CO, from the Adams-Denver, CO, Federal Wage System nonappropriated fund (NAF) wage area, redefine Arapahoe County, CO, from the area of application to the survey area, and change the Adams- Denver wage area's name to Arapahoe-Denver. These changes are necessary because the closure of Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Adams County left the Adams-Denver survey area without a host activity to conduct local NAF wage surveys.
North Carolina Disaster # NC-00002
This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of North Carolina dated 11/04/2005. Incident: Hurricane Ophelia. Incident Period: 09/14/2005 through 09/23/5005. Effective Date: 11/04/2005. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 01/03/2006. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 08/04/2006.
North Carolina Disaster # NC-00003
This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of North Carolina, dated November 4, 2005. Incident: Tropical Storm Tammy. Incident Period: 10/07/2005 through 10/09/2005. Effective Date: 11/04/2005. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 01/03/2006. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 08/04/2006.
California Disaster # CA-00021 Declaration of Economic Injury
This is a notice of an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for the State of California, dated 10/27/2005. Incident: Lake Tahoe Sewage Spill. Incident Period: 07/19/2005. Effective Date: 10/27/2005. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 07/27/2006.
LOUISIANA Disaster Number LA-00002
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-1603-DR), dated 08/29/ 2005. Incident: Hurricane Katrina. Incident Period: 08/29/2005 and continuing through 11/01/2005. Effective Date: 11/01/2005. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 01/11/2006. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 05/29/2006.
Louisiana Disaster Number LA-00004
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-1607-DR), dated 09/24/ 2005. Incident: Hurricane Rita. Incident Period: 09/23/2005 and continuing through 11/01/2005. Effective Date: 11/01/2005. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 01/11/2006. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 06/26/2006.
Solicitation of Potential Partners to Participate in Programs of the Office of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports During 2006 50th Anniversary Celebration
The Office of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS) is soliciting proposals for the establishment of partnerships with non-Federal public and private sector organizations, with the goal of developing, implementing, promoting, and evaluating physical activity, fitness, and sports participation activities and initiatives. These partnerships are particularly targeted at calendar year 2006, which marks the 50th anniversary of the PCPFS. This Partnership Initiative is not a grant or contract award program. It is intended to provide opportunities for the Office of the PCPFS and non- Federal public and private sector organizations to work together both to enhance and integrate existing partnerships and also to create new physical activity, fitness, and sports initiatives at the national, state, and local levels to promote better health and fitness for all Americans in a synergistic and collaborative environment. These partnerships will be voluntary, and each partner will be responsible for supporting its own activities. Potential co-sponsors must have a demonstrated interest in physical activity, fitness, and/or sports activities and be willing to participate substantively in the co- sponsored activity.
Environmental Statements; Record of Decision: General Management Plan for Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, Public Law 91-190, 83 Stat 852, as codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park Service announces the availability of a record of decision on the abbreviated final environmental impact statement for the Boston Harbor Islands general management plan. On October 17, 2005 the Northeast Regional Director approved the Record of Decision for the project. The Record of Decision concludes the environmental analysis of the first general management for Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and adopts the plan. The plan defines the park's mission and management direction and establishes a basic foundation for decision making in consultation with stakeholders. The primary action of the plan is to designate specific ``management areas'' for each area of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. An extensive participatory process has characterized the development of the general management plan, including consultation with American Indian tribes. Implementation of the proposed general management plan would not result in the impairment of park resources and would enable the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership to protect park resources and provide for their enjoyment by visitors. The National Park Service commits to take all practicable measures to avoid or minimize environmental impacts that could result from implementation of the general management plan.
Draft NARA Guidance for Implementing Section 207(e) of the E-Government Act of 2002; Request for Comment
NARA is seeking public comment on the draft NARA Guidance for Implementing Section 207(e) of the E-Government Act of 2002. This bulletin will provide Federal agencies with the National Archives and Records Administration's (NARA) approach to improve the management of electronic records, including web records, as directed by Section 207(e) of the E-Government Act of 2002, [Pub. L. 107-347].
Elderly Individuals and Individuals With Disabilities Pilot Program
This solicitation is for proposals from states that would like to use a portion of their Section 5310 Elderly Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities Program funds for operating expenses.
Establishment of a Class E Enroute Domestic Airspace Area, San Luis Obispo, CA
This action establishes a Class E enroute domestic airspace area west of San Luis Obispo, CA, to replace existing Class G uncontrolled airspace.
Noise Exposure Map Notice; Receipt of Noise Compatibility Program and Request for Review; Collin County Regional Airport, McKinney, TX
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its determination that the noise exposure maps submitted by the city of McKinney, Texas for Collin County Regional Airport under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47501 et seq. (Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act) and 14 CFR Part 150 are in compliance with applicable requirements. The FAA also announces that it is reviewing a proposed noise compatibility program that was submitted for Collin County Regional Airport under Part 150 in conjunction with the noise exposure map, and that this program will be approved or disapproved on or before April 30, 2006.
Special Conditions: Cessna Model 650 Airplanes; High-Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF)
These special conditions are issued for Cessna Model 650 airplanes modified by Elliott Aviation Technical Product Development, Inc. These modified airplanes will have a novel or unusual design feature when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes. The modification incorporates the installation of electronic flight display systems manufactured by Universal Avionics Systems Corporation. The electronic flight display systems perform critical functions. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for the protection of these systems from the effects of high-intensity radiated fields (HIRF). These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards.
Extensions of Credit by Federal Reserve Banks
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) has adopted final amendments to its Regulation A to reflect the Board's approval of an increase in the primary credit rate at each Federal Reserve Bank. The secondary credit rate at each Reserve Bank automatically increased by formula as a result of the Board's primary credit rate action.
Standard Time Zone Boundary in the State of Indiana
To gather information concerning the effects of changing time zone boundaries in Indiana, DOT is holding four public hearings. This notice provides the dates, times, locations, and agenda for these public hearings. The objective of the hearings is to provide State and local government representatives and the public an opportunity to comment on DOT's proposal concerning the time zone boundary in 18 Indiana counties. To aid us in our consideration of whether a time zone change would be ``for the convenience of commerce,'' which is the standard Congress established for these matters, DOT seeks comments on how the time zone change impacts on such things as economic, cultural, social, and civic activities and how time zone changes affect businesses, communication, transportation, and education.
Office of Violence Against Women; Notice of Meeting
This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of the forthcoming public meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Violence Against Women (hereinafter ``the Committee'').
Notice of Availability of Government-Owned Inventions; Available for Licensing
The Department of the Navy hereby gives notice of the availability of exclusive or partially exclusive licenses to practice worldwide under the following pending patents. Any license granted shall comply with 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR Part 404. Applications will be evaluated utilizing the following criteria: (1) Ability to manufacture and market the technology; (2) manufacturing and marketing ability; (3) time required to bring technology to market and production rate; (4) royalties; (5) technical capabilities; and (6) small business status. Patent application Serial Number 60/642,771 entitled ``Fimbrial Adhesin as Vaccine Against Escherichia Coli'' filed on January 11, 2005. The present invention relates to the field of inducing an immune response against diarrheagenic bacteria including enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli using bacterial fimbriae components. Patent application Serial Number 60/668,591 entitled ``Recombinant Antigens for the Detection of Coxiella Burnetii'' filed on April 6, 2005. The present invention relates to Coxiella burnetii peptide antigens and recombinant DNA encoding the peptides. Patent application Serial Number 10/934,686, entitled ``Hospital and Clinic Emergency Preparedness Optimization System'' filed on September 3, 2004. The present invention relates to hospital and ambulatory clinic emergency management systems. Patent application Serial Number 60/683,787 entitled ``Anti-Adhesin Based Passive Immunoprophylactic'' filed on May 24, 2005. The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical useful in conferring passive protection against diarrhea caused by enterotoxigenic Esherichia coli. Patent application Serial Number 60/709,804 entitled ``A Method for the Evaluation of Dengue Virus Therapeutic Agents'' filed on August 22, 2005. The present invention relates to a method for evaluating the immunogenicity and efficacy of vaccine or drug formulations against dengue virus using a pig or porcine cells as models of infection and pathogenicity. Patent application Serial Number 60/715,578 entitled ``Potts Reagent Alcohol-Solvent Extraction System'' filed on September 12, 2005. This invention relates to a method for decontaminating alcohol so that it may be recycled in histology and other laboratory settings. Patent application serial Number, 60/722,086, entitled ``Immunogenic Capsule Composition for Use as a Vaccine Against Campylobacter Jejuni'' filed September 21, 2005. This invention relates to a pharmaceutical useful in conferring protection against diarrhea caused by Campylobacter jejuni and a method of administering said pharmaceutical. Patent application Serial Number 60/627,811 entitled ``Diagnostic Assay for Rickettsial prowazekii Disease By Detection of Responsive Gene Expression'' filed on November 10, 2004. The present invention relates to a method of diagnosing epidemic typhus caused by the bacteria Rickettsia prowazekii by analysis of modulation of host gene expression. The method contemplates the use of micro-array technology for the detection and analysis of gene up or down regulation in response to bacterial infection.
Notice of Performance Review Board Membership
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4), the Department of the Navy (DON) announces the appointment of members to the DON's numerous Senior Executive Service (SES) Performance Review Boards (PRBs). The purpose of the PRBs is to provide fair and impartial review of the annual SES performance appraisal prepared by the senior executive's assigned rating officials; to make recommendations to authorizing officials regarding acceptance or modification of the performance rating; and to make recommendations for performance bonuses and basic pay increases. Composition of the specific PRBs will be determined on an ad hoc basis from among individuals listed below:
Environmental Impact Statement: San Diego County, CA
The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared for a proposed highway project in San Diego County, California.
Economic Development Administration Reauthorization Act of 2004 Implementation; Comprehensive Review of Information Collections
The Economic Development Administration (``EDA''), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, provides the general public and other federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and current collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). EDA has published an interim final rule (70 FR 47002) revising its regulations to reflect the amendments made to EDA's authorizing statute, the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (``PWEDA''), by the Economic Development Administration Reauthorization Act of 2004 (the ``2004 Act''). With limited exceptions, the interim final rule became effective on October 1, 2005. EDA is currently conducting a comprehensive review of its forms and other information collections to ensure that they correspond with the 2004 Act and with the interim final rule. EDA is soliciting public comments on the collections of information contained in this notice.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendments
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council are issuing amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to correct references included in FAC 2005-06, FAR cases 2004-018, Information Technology Security (Item I), and 2004-006, Accounting for Unallowable Costs (Item IX), which were published in the Federal Register at 70 FR 57449 and 57463, September 30, 2005.
Oil, Gas, and Sulphur Operations and Leasing in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS)-Recovery of Costs Related to the Regulation of Oil and Gas Activities on the OCS
MMS is proposing regulations which impose new fees to process certain plans, applications, and permits. The proposed service fees would offset MMS's costs of processing these plans, applications, and permits.
International Trade Administration, North American Free-Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews
On November 3, 2005, the binational panel issued its decision in the review of the final determination made by the International Trade Administration, respecting Gray Portland Cement and Clinker from Mexico Final Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, Secretariat File No. USA-MEX-98-1904-02. The binational panel affirmed in part and remanded in part to the International Trade Administration. Copies of the panel decision are available from the U.S. Section of the NAFTA Secretariat.
Revised Compliance Policy Guide Regarding Prior Notice of Imported Food Under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002; Availability
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a revised compliance policy guide (CPG) Sec. 110.310 entitled ``Prior Notice of Imported Food Under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002.'' The CPG provides written guidance to FDA's and Customs and Border Protection's (CBP's) staff on enforcement of section 307 of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (the Bioterrorism Act) and the agency's implementing regulations, which require prior notice for food imported or offered for import into the United States. The CPG has been revised to finalize the sections pertaining to routine shipments of food that are transshipped through the United States, arriving from and exiting to the same country, and regarding the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code that is part of the planned shipment information.
Regulated Navigation Area, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Romeoville, IL
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a permanent regulated navigation area on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal on the Illinois Waterway near Romeoville, IL. This permanent regulated navigation area will place navigational and operational restrictions on all vessels transiting through the demonstration electrical dispersal barrier located on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. This regulated navigation area is necessary to protect vessels and their crews from harm as a result of electrical discharges emitting from the electrical dispersal barrier as vessels transit over it.
Incentive Grant Criteria for Occupant Protection Programs; Technical Amendments
This document makes technical amendments to the regulation governing the Occupant Protection Incentive Grant program, 23 CFR part 1345, in light of new legislation extending the program. It updates information to conform to the new time period covered by the program and changes the due date for the submission of applications.
Office of Citizen Services and Communications; Information Collection; Market Research Collection
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the General Services Administration will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve a renewal of a currently approved information collection requirement regarding Market Research for the Office of Citizen Services and Communications. The clearance currently expires on April 30, 2006. This information collection will be used to determine the utility and ease of use of GSA's Web site, https://www.gsa.gov. The respondents include individuals and representatives from businesses currently holding GSA contracts. 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.
Approval of Noise Compatibility Program Update for Lehigh Valley International Airport, Allentown, PA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings on the noise compatibility program submitted by the Lehigh- Northampton Airport Authority under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. (the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act, hereinafter referred to as ``the Act'') and 14 CFR Part 150. These findings are made in recognition of the description of Federal and nonfederal responsibilities in Senate Report No. 96-52 (1980). On May 14, 2004 the FAA determined that the noise exposure maps submitted by the Lehigh- Northampton Airport Authority under Part 150 were in compliance with applicable requirements. On October 7, 2005, the FAA approved the Lehigh Valley International Airport's updated noise compatibility program. Most of the recommendations of the program update were approved. One program element relating to revised flight procedures for noise abatement was proposed by the airport operator and was approved in part, as a voluntary measure, and disapproved in part. Only one noise abatement element was disapproved for purposes of Part 150 pending submission of additional information needed to make an informed analysis. The Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority has also requested under FAR Part 150, section 150.35(f), that FAA determine that the revised five-year forecast condition NEM submitted with the noise compatibility program and showing noise contours as a result of the implementation of the noise compatibility program is in compliance with applicable requirements of FAR Part 150. The FAA announces its determination that the revised five-year forecast condition NEW for the Lehigh Valley International Airport for the year 2008 submitted with the noise compatibility program is in compliance with applicable requirements of FAR Part 150 effective October 31, 2005. The documentation that constitutes the revised five-year forecast condition NEM as defined in Sec. Sec. 150.7 and 150.101(e) of Part 150 includes but is not limited to: Sections 2.2 and 2.3, Figure 3, and Table 3 in the NCP Update, and Figure 11 and Figures 36 through 45 in the NEM volume. The FAA has determined that this revised five-year forecast condition NEM and accompanying documentation are in compliance with applicable requirements.
Notice of Meeting of the Pinedale Anticline Working Group
In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (1976) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (1972), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Anticline Working Group (PAWG) will meet in Pinedale, Wyoming, for a business meeting. Group meetings are open to the public.
Additional Exemption for Mutual Funds and Unit Investment Trusts Under 18 U.S.C. 208(b)(2)
The Office of Government Ethics is issuing an interim rule amendment that permits Government employees to participate in certain particular matters of general applicability affecting mutual funds and unit investment trusts, notwithstanding the employees' disqualifying financial interest under 18 U.S.C. 208(a) arising from the ownership of mutual funds or unit investment trusts.
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; Indiana; Redesignation of Greene County and Jackson County 8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Areas To Attainment for Ozone
EPA is making determinations that the Greene County and Jackson County ozone nonattainment areas have attained the 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). These determinations are based on three years of complete, quality-assured ambient air quality monitoring data for the 2002-2004 seasons that demonstrate that the 8- hour ozone NAAQS has been attained in the areas. EPA is approving requests from the State of Indiana to redesignate the Greene County and Jackson County areas to attainment of the 8-hour ozone NAAQS. These requests were submitted by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) on July 15, 2005 and supplemented on September 6, 2005, September 7, 2005, October 6, 2005, and October 20, 2005. In approving these requests, EPA is also approving the State's plans for maintaining the 8-hour ozone NAAQS through 2015 in these areas as a revision to the Indiana State Implementation Plan (SIP). EPA is also finding adequate and approving the State's 2015 Motor Vehicle Emission Budgets (MVEBs) for these areas.
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