April 25, 2006 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Reader Aids
Document Number: FR-2006-04-25-ReaderAids
Type: Reader Aids
Date: 2006-04-25
Facilitating the Use of Foreign-Trade Zones by Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers
Document Number: E6-6223
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board
Traffic Control Devices on Federal-Aid and Other Streets and Highways; Standards
Document Number: E6-6219
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA proposes to revise its regulation that prescribes procedures for obtaining basic uniformity of traffic control devices on Federal-aid and other streets and highways. This notice of proposed rulemaking makes some nomenclature changes, provides clarification on the meaning of ``substantial conformance'' and ``roads open to public travel,'' and removes certain outdated references.
Expansion of Foreign-Trade Zone 243, Victorville, California, Area
Document Number: E6-6218
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board
Expansion of Foreign-Trade Zone 49, Newark, New Jersey, Area
Document Number: E6-6216
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of Commerce, Foreign-Trade Zones Board
Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Great Egg Harbor, Somers Point, NJ
Document Number: E6-6214
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard proposes to establish special local regulations for ``Atlantic County Day at the Bay'', an aerial demonstration to be held over the waters of Great Egg Harbor Bay adjacent to the City of Somers Point, New Jersey. These special local regulations are necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the event. This action is intended to restrict vessel traffic in portions of the Great Egg Harbor Bay adjacent to Somers Point, New Jersey during the aerial demonstration.
Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Ice-Cream Freezers; Self-Contained Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers Without Doors; and Remote Condensing Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers: Public Meeting and Availability of the Framework Document
Document Number: E6-6206
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office
The Department of Energy (DOE or Department) will hold an informal public meeting to present its proposed methodologies for conducting this rulemaking, discuss issues relevant to this rulemaking proceeding, and initiate stakeholder interaction in this rulemaking proceeding. The Department is also interested in information that will assist it in establishing energy conservation standards for ice cream freezers; self-contained commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers without doors; and remote-condensing commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers. (These types of equipment are referred to collectively hereafter as ``commercial refrigeration equipment.'') The Department encourages written comments on these subjects. This effort is the result of the directive in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to DOE to establish energy conservation standards for such equipment by January 1, 2009. To inform stakeholders and facilitate this process, DOE has prepared a Framework Document, a draft of which is available at https://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/ appliancestandards.
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget: OMB Control Number 1625-0087
Document Number: E6-6205
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Coast Guard intends to seek the approval of OMB for the reinstatement of one Information Collection Request (ICR). The ICR is 1625-0087, U.S. Coast Guard International Ice Patrol (IIP) Customer Survey. Before submitting the ICR to OMB, the Coast Guard is inviting comments on it as described below.
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Numbers: 1625-0047, 1625-0063, 1625-0070, and 1625-0084
Document Number: E6-6204
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this request for comments announces that the Coast Guard has forwarded four Information Collection Requests (ICRs), abstracted below, to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICRs are as follows: (1) 1625-0047, Plan Review and Records for Vital System Automation; (2) 1625-0063, Marine Occupational Health and Safety Standards for Benzene46 CFR 197 Subpart C; (3) 1625-0070, Vessel Identification System; and (4) 1625-0084, Audit Reports under the International Safety Management Code. Our ICRs describe the information we seek to collect from the public. Review and comment by OIRA ensures that we impose only paperwork burdens commensurate with our performance of duties.
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget (OMB): 1625-0009, 1625-0014, 1625-0038, and 1625-0039
Document Number: E6-6203
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this request for comments announces that the Coast Guard has forwarded four Information Collection Requests (ICRs), abstracted below, to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICRs are as follows: (1) 1625-0009, Oil Record Book for Ships; (2) 1625-0014, Request for Designation and Exemption of Oceanographic Research Vessels; (3) 1625-0038; Plan Approval and Records for Tank, Passenger, Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels, Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, Nautical School Vessels, Oceanographic Research Vessels and Electrical Engineering46 CFR Subchapters D, H, I, I-A, J, R, and U; and (4) 1625-0039, Declaration of Inspection Before Transfer of Liquid Cargo in Bulk. Our ICRs describe the information we seek to collect from the public. Review and comment by OIRA ensures that we impose only paperwork burdens commensurate with our performance of duties.
Silicon Metal from Brazil and China
Document Number: E6-6202
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission hereby gives notice that it will proceed with full reviews pursuant to section 751(c)(5) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on silicon metal from Brazil and China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. A schedule for the reviews will be established and announced at a later date. 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).
Helical Spring Lock Washers From China and Taiwan
Document Number: E6-6201
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of expedited reviews pursuant to section 751(c)(3) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(3)) (the Act) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on helical spring lock washers from China and Taiwan would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. 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).
Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish
Document Number: E6-6200
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Notice is hereby given that NMFS has received an application to modify an existing permit for scientific research from the Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC) in Santa Cruz, California (1112). Notice is also given that NMFS has received applications to renew and modify permits for scientific research from Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD) in Corte Madera, California (1047), Campbell Timberland Management, LLC. (CTM) in Fort Bragg, California (1079), Salmon Protection and Watershed Network (SPAWN) in Forest Knolls, California (1162), and Mendocino Redwood Company, LLC. (MRC) in Fort Bragg, California (1181). The permits would affect federally threatened Southern Oregon/Northern California Coast coho salmon, endangered Central California Coast coho salmon, threatened California Coastal Chinook salmon, endangered Sacramento River winter-run Chinook salmon, threatened Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon, threatened Northern California steelhead, threatened Central California Coast steelhead, and threatened Central Valley steelhead. This document serves to notify the public of the availability of the permit applications for review and comment.
Endangered and Threatened Species; Take of Anadromous Fish
Document Number: E6-6199
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
This notice advises the public that a scientific research permit has been issued to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Idaho Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs for operation of the adult fish trap at Lower Granite Dam, Washington state, and that the decision documents are available upon request.
Antidumping Proceedings: Calculation of the Weighted Average Dumping Margin During an Antidumping Duty Investigation; Extension of Rebuttal Comment Period
Document Number: E6-6198
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
On March 6, 2006, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') published a notice in the Federal Register requesting comments regarding its calculation of the weighted average dumping margin during an antidumping duty investigation (71 FR 11189). The Department has decided to extend the rebuttal comment period, making the new deadline for the submission of public rebuttal comments May 4, 2006.
Export Trade Certificate of Review
Document Number: E6-6195
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
The Secretary of Commerce issued an Export Trade Certificate of Review to American Textile Export Company, Inc. on December 4, 1990. Because this Certificate Holder has failed to file an annual report as required by law, the Secretary is revoking the certificate. This notice summarizes the notification letter sent to American Textile Export Company, Inc.
Texas Disaster Number TX-00097
Document Number: E6-6194
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Texas (FEMA-1624-DR), dated 01/11/2006. Incident: Extreme Wildfire Threat. Incident Period: 12/01/2005 and continuing.
Tennessee Disaster Number TN-00008
Document Number: E6-6193
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Tennessee (FEMA-1634-DR), dated 04/05/ 2006. Incident: Tornadoes and Severe Storms. Incident Period: 04/02/2006 through 04/08/2006. Effective Date: 04/17/2006. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 06/05/2006. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 01/05/2007.
Kansas Disaster # KS-00012
Document Number: E6-6192
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Kansas (FEMA-1638- DR), dated 4/13/2006. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight Line Winds. Incident Period: 3/12/2006 through 3/13/2006. Effective Date: 4/13/2006. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 6/12/2006.
Missouri Disaster Number MO-00003
Document Number: E6-6191
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Missouri (FEMA-1635-DR ), dated 4/5/ 2006. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding Incident Period: 3/30/2006 through 4/3/2006. Effective Date: 4/17/2006. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 6/5/2006. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 1/5/2007.
Texas Disaster Number TX-00097
Document Number: E6-6190
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: U.s. Small Business Administration, Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Texas (FEMA-1624-DR), dated 1/11/2006. Incident: Extreme Wildfire Threat. Incident Period: 12/1/2005 and continuing. Effective Date: 4/17/2006. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 4/30/2006. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 10/11/2006.
U.S. E.P.A's 2006 Clean Water Act Recognition Awards: Availability of Application and Nomination Information
Document Number: E6-6189
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
This Notice of Availability announces the availability of application and nomination information for the U.S. EPA's 2006 Clean Water Act (CWA) Recognition Awards. The awards recognize municipalities and industries for outstanding and innovative technological achievements in wastewater treatment and pollution abatement programs. Recognition is made for projects or programs in the following categories: outstanding operations and maintenance (O & M) at wastewater treatment facilities; biosolids exemplary management; pretreatment program excellence; outstanding storm water management; and, combined sewer overflow (CSO) control program excellence. The awards are intended to educate the public about the contributions wastewater treatment facilities make to clean water; to encourage public support for municipal and industrial efforts in effective wastewater management, biosolids disposal and reuse, and wet weather pollution control; and, to recognize communities that use innovative practices to meet CWA permitting requirements.
Automated Commercial Environment (ACE): National Customs Automation Program Test Of Automated Truck Manifest for Truck Carrier Accounts; Deployment Schedule
Document Number: E6-6188
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, Customs and Border Protection Bureau
The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, in conjunction with the Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, is currently conducting a National Customs Automation Program (NCAP) test concerning the transmission of automated truck manifest data. This document announces the next groups, or clusters, of ports to be deployed for this test.
Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Northern New Mexico
Document Number: E6-6187
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of Energy
This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Northern New Mexico. 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.
Customs Clearance Requirements of Foreign Missions and Freight Forwarders
Document Number: E6-6184
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Department of State
The Department of State has determined, under the Foreign Missions Act, that any shipment sent from abroad to any foreign diplomatic or consular mission, or its personnel must be cleared by U.S. Customs and Border Protection solely through the Department of State's diplomatic customs clearance procedure and form. This decision makes it unlawful for any person or entity (i.e. freight forwarders) to assist foreign missions in clearing shipments through customs by any other means. It clearly states that private entities as well as foreign missions are required to comply with the Department of State's diplomatic customs clearance procedure and it is the intended effect of this rule to increase such compliance.
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA); Request for Grant Proposals: Exchange Program for School Principals From Bolivia, Ecuador and Venezuela
Document Number: E6-6183
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of State
The Fulbright Teacher Exchange Branch in the Office of Global Educational Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition for an assistance award program to support an exchange program for school principals from Bolivia, Ecuador and Venezuela. Applications may be submitted by U.S. organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3). The program will provide an intensive three-week U.S. professional development program for 6-7 qualified secondary school principals from each of the respective countries. The participants will not have visited the U.S. previously and will not speak English; therefore translation should be provided throughout the program.
Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Meeting
Document Number: E6-6182
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, Agencies and Commissions
The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) has scheduled its regular business meetings to take place in Washington, DC from Tuesday through Wednesday, May 9-10, 2006, at the times and location noted below.
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: E6-6181
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessments, Determination of NEPA Adequacy, and Public Hearing for Coal Lease Application UTU-81893, Utah
Document Number: E6-6180
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Land Management Bureau
Pursuant to 43 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 3425.4, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah State Office, held a public meeting on March 30, 2006 on the environmental assessment and Documentation of NEPA Adequacy (DNA), the proposed sale and requests public comment on the fair market value of the certain coal resources it proposes to offer for competitive lease sale. The EA/DNA analyzes and discloses direct, indirect, and cumulative environmental impacts of issuing a Federal coal lease competitively for 1,760.00 acres in Carbon County, Utah. The purpose of the public hearing was to solicit comments from the public on (1) the proposal to issue a Federal coal lease; (2) the proposed competitive lease sale; (3) the Fair Market Value (FMV) of the Federal coal; and (4) Maximum Economic Recovery (MER) of the Federal coal included in the tract.
Commission Information Collection Activities, Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension
Document Number: E6-6179
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
In compliance with the requirements of section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3507, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and extension of this information collection requirement. Any interested person may file comments directly with OMB and should address a copy of those comments to the Commission as explained below. The Commission received no comments in response to an earlier Federal Register notice of February 14, 2006 (71 FR 7751-7852) and has made this notation in its OMB submission.
Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff
Document Number: E6-6178
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Natural Gas Pipeline Company of Americal; Notice of Refund Report
Document Number: E6-6177
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.; Notice of Compliance Filing
Document Number: E6-6176
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Duke Energy Marketing America, LLC; Notice of Compliance Filing
Document Number: E6-6175
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Commission Authorization To Hold Interlocking Positions; Notice of Authorization to Hold Interlocking Postions
Document Number: E6-6174
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Hydraco Power, Inc.; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment
Document Number: E6-6173
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Notice of Commission Staff Attendance at Midwest ISO Summer Readiness Workshop and Ancillary Services Roundtable
Document Number: E6-6172
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Commission Information Collection Activities, Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension
Document Number: E6-6171
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
In compliance with the requirements of section 3507 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3507, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and extension of this information collection requirement. Any interested person may file comments directly with OMB and should address a copy of those comments to the Commission as explained below. The Commission received no comments in response to an earlier Federal Register notice of February 14, 2006 (71 FR 7750-7751) and has made this notation in its submission to OMB.
Stingray Pipeline Company, L.L.C.; Notice of Proposed Changes in FERC Gas Tariff
Document Number: E6-6170
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Wind Capital Holdings, LLC, et al.; Electric Rate and Corporate Filings
Document Number: E6-6169
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Central Kentucky Transmission Company; Notice of Compliance Filing
Document Number: E6-6168
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP; Notice of Compliance Filing
Document Number: E6-6167
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Trans-Union Interstate Pipeline, L.P.; Notice of Proposed Compliance Filing
Document Number: E6-6166
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Gulfstream Natural Gas System, L.L.C.; Notice of Compliance Filing
Document Number: E6-6165
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Notice of Application for Transfer of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Document Number: E6-6164
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.; Second Supplemental Notice of Technical Conference
Document Number: E6-6163
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-04-25
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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