May 2006 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Final Reissuance of General NPDES Permit (GP) for Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf and Contiguous State Waters (NPDES Permit Number AKG-28-0000)
On April 5, 2004, EPA proposed to reissue the general permit (GP) for offshore oil and gas exploration facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) areas designated as the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas and contiguous State waters, pursuant to the provisions of the Clean Water Act (CWA) 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. There was a 45 day comment period during which written comments on the draft permit were submitted to EPA. On June 24, 2005, EPA extended the area of coverage to include the Hope Basin and Norton Sound Planning Areas including contiguous State waters that are within the Minerals Management Services current 5-year oil and gas leasing program and proposed to reissue the GP. There was an additional 30 day comment period. During the two comment periods, EPA received six comment letters on the GP. A Response to Comments was prepared by EPA along with the final GP.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection Renewals; Comment Request
The FDIC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). Currently, the FDIC is soliciting comments concerning the following continuing collections of information titled: 1. Application Pursuant to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (3064-0018); 2. Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) (3064-0046); 3. Public Disclosure by Banks (3064-0090); 4. Notice Required of Government Securities Dealers or Brokers (Insured State Nonmember Banks) (3064-0093); 5. Procedures for Monitoring Bank Protection Act Compliance (3064- 0095); 6. Activities and Investments of Insured State Banks (3064-0111); 7. Foreign Banks (3064-0114); 8. Certification of Eligibility Under the Affordable Housing Program (3064-0116); 9. Notice Regarding Unauthorized Access to Customer Information (3064-0145); 10. Mutual-to-Stock Conversions of State Savings Banks (3064-0117); 11. Privacy of Consumer Financial Information (3064-0136); and 12. Applicant Background Questionnaire (3064-0138).
Endangered Species; File No. 1579
Notice is hereby given that Alden Research Laboratory, Inc. (Edward P. Taft, Responsible Party), 30 Shrewsbury Street, Holden, MA, 01520, has applied in due form for a permit to take shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum) for purposes of scientific research.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); Appeal of Decisions Relating to Flood Insurance Claims
This interim final rule will amend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations to include an appeals process for NFIP policyholders as required by Congress in Section 205 of the Bunning-Bereuter-Blumenauer Flood Insurance Reform Act (FIRA) of 2004.
Endangered Species; Permit No. 1298
Notice is hereby given that the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden [Principal Investigator, Mr. Charles Scott Pfaff], P.O. Box 1060, Columbia, SC 29202, has been issued an amendment to Permit No. 1298 to extend the expiration date of the permit through May 31, 2007.
Certain Small Diameter Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe from Brazil; Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
In response to requests from V & M do Brasil, S.A. (VMB), the respondent, and United States Steel Corporation (U.S. Steel), the petitioner, the Department of Commerce (the Department) is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain small diameter seamless carbon and alloy steel standard, line and pressure pipe (seamless pipe) from Brazil (A-351-826). This administrative review covers imports of seamless pipe from VMB. The period of review (POR) is August 1, 2004, through July 31, 2005. We preliminarily determine that sales of seamless pipe by VMB have not been made at less than normal value (NV). If these preliminary results are adopted in the final results of this administrative review, we will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to liquidate appropriate entries without regard to antidumping duties. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results. Parties who submit arguments in this proceeding are requested to submit: (1) A statement of the issues, (2) a brief summary of the argument, and (3) a table of authorities.
Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Notice of Data Availability; New Information Concerning SNAP Program Proposal on Ozone Depleting Substitutes in Foam Blowing
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making available to the public new information related to a November 4, 2005 proposed rule under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program under section 612 of the Clean Air Act (70 FR 67120). The SNAP program reviews alternatives to Class I and Class II ozone depleting substances and approves the use of alternatives which reduce the overall risk to public health and the environment. The November 4, 2005 proposed rule proposed to list two hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)HCFC-22 and HCFC-142bas unacceptable substitutes in foam blowing applications, but proposed to grandfather existing users until January 1, 2010. In response to the November 2005 proposal, EPA received public comments, which have been made available through the Air Docket (see General Information section below for docket contact information). The Agency has also received additional information regarding the technical viability of non-ozone depleting alternatives in blowing agents available for polyurethane ``pour foam'' and the extruded polystyrene foam industries. Today, the Agency is requesting comment on these materials. We plan to consider this information, and any comment received during the comment period, in determining what future action to take on our November 4, 2005 proposal regarding the use of HCFC-22 and HCFC-142b in foam blowing applications. This information may impact the outcome of the final rule, such as adjusting the January 1, 2010 grandfathering date or clarifying the definition of ``existing use.''
Government-Owned Inventions; Availability for Licensing
The inventions listed below are owned by an agency of the U.S. Government and are available for licensing in the U.S. in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 207 to achieve expeditious commercialization of results of federally-funded research and development. Foreign patent applications are filed on selected inventions to extend market coverage for companies and may also be available for licensing.
Marine Mammals; File No. 945-1776
Notice is hereby given that Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve (Christine M. Gabriele, Principal Investigator) P.O. Box 140, Gustavus, AK 99826, (File No. 945-1776) has been issued a permit to conduct scientific research.
NOAA Information Collection Requirements Under the Paperwork Reduction Act; OMB Control Numbers; Fisheries off West Coast States; Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Correction
This rule amends the regulations for fisheries in the western Pacific to correct errors that resulted from a recent regulatory reorganization. This action is necessary to remedy incorrect cross- references and administrative titles, and will result in accurately worded regulations.
National Toxicology Program (NTP); NTP Workshop: Biomarkers for Toxicology Studies
For more than a quarter century, the NTP testing program has provided extensive and useful scientific information for predicting human health hazards and protecting public health. The NTP periodically conducts reviews of models used in its testing program to critically analyze their predictive power and determine whether study protocols should be altered. As part of this effort, the NTP is convening a workshop titled ``Biomarkers for Toxicology Studies.'' The meeting will be held on September 20-21, 2006, at the NIEHS in Research Triangle Park, NC. The workshop will include plenary sessions and three simultaneous breakout group sessions for in-depth discussion. The workshop's overall goal is to identify biomarkers for carbohydrate/lipid metabolism and lung and cardiac function and then evaluate their utility for inclusion in rodent toxicology studies to better characterize endpoints of environmentally induced diseases or biological processes related to disease etiology. This meeting is open to the public with time set aside for public comments during the plenary session on the first day. The public is invited to attend the breakout groups as observers. A copy of the agenda and any additional information about the workshop, including background materials, public comments, and invited participants, will be posted on the NTP Web site when available (see NTP Web site https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov select ``Calendar of Upcoming Events'').
Government-Owned Inventions; Availability for Licensing
The inventions listed below are owned by an agency of the U.S. Government and are available for licensing in the U.S. in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 207 to achieve expeditious commercialization of results of federally-funded research and development. Foreign patent applications are filed on selected inventions to extend market coverage for companies and may also be available for licensing.
Government-Owned Inventions; Availability for Licensing
The inventions listed below are owned by an agency of the U.S. Government and are available for licensing in the U.S. in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 207 to achieve expeditious commercialization of results of federally-funded research and development. Foreign patent applications are filed on selected inventions to extend market coverage for companies and may also be available for licensing.
Notice of Initiation of New Shipper Antidumping Duty Review: Certain Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bars from Turkey
The Department of Commerce (the Department) has received a request to conduct a new shipper review of the antidumping duty order on certain steel concrete reinforcing bars (rebar) from Turkey published on April 17, 1997 (62 FR 18748). In accordance with section 751(a)(2)(B) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), and 19 CFR 351.214(d), we are initiating an antidumping new shipper review of Kroman Celik Sanayii A.S., a producer of subject merchandise, and its affiliated export trading company, Yucelboru Ihracat Ithalat ve Pazarlama A.S. (collectively ``Kroman'').
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Storage, Handling, and Ginning Requirements for Cotton Marketing Assistance Loan Collateral
This rule proposes amending regulations governing the cotton Marketing Assistance Loan Program of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) that is authorized by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (2002 Act). The major proposed regulatory changes would impact the administration of the program by amending regulations governing: The outside storage of upland cotton pledged as collateral for CCC loans; the certification provided by approved ginners to produce bales that are compliant with CCC loan eligibility requirements; the reconcentration and transfer of upland cotton pledged as collateral for CCC loans; and the storage credit provided to producers when an upland cotton marketing assistance loan is repaid.
Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive License
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, intends to grant to Britannia Mills Ltd, New York, NY, an exclusive license to U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 10/730,208, ``Methods of Improving Shrink- Resistance of Natural Fibers, Synthetic Fibers, or Mixtures Thereof, or Fabric or Yarn Composed of Natural Fibers, Synthetic Fibers, or Mixtures Thereof'', filed on December 8, 2003.
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Recognition of Animal Disease Status of Regions in the European Union
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with regulations for importation of breeding swine, pork and pork products, and swine semen from a specified region of the European Union.
Jointly Owned Inventions Available for Non-Exclusive, Royalty-Free Licensing
The inventions listed below are jointly owned by the U.S. Government, as represented by the Department of Commerce, and the University of Colorado. The Department of Commerce's interest in the inventions is available for non-exclusive, royalty-free licensing, in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 207 and 37 CFR part 404 to achieve expeditious commercialization of results of federally funded research and development.
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Plant Pest, Noxious Weed, and Garbage Regulations
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with plant pest, noxious weed, and garbage regulations.
Denial of Motor Vehicle Defect Petition
This notice sets forth the reasons for the denial of a petition submitted by Mr. Brad Lamb to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), received December 2, 2005, under 49 U.S.C. 30162, requesting that the agency commence a proceeding to determine the existence of a defect related to motor vehicle safety with respect to the parking brakes on: (1) Model year (MY) 1999-2003 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks; (2) MY 2002-2003 Cadillac Escalade and Chevrolet Avalanche sport-utility vehicles (SUV); and (3) MY 2000-2003 Chevrolet Suburban/Tahoe and GMC Yukon SUV. After a review of the petition and other information, NHTSA has concluded that further expenditure of the agency's investigative resources on the issues raised by the petition does not appear to be warranted. The agency accordingly has denied the petition. The petition is hereinafter identified as DP05-009.
Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments
EPA does not object to the proposed action. Rating LO. EIS No. 20060090, ERP No. D-AFS-F65061-WI, Fishbone Project Area, Vegetation and Road Management, Implementation, Washburn Ranger District, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Bayfield County, WI.
P & W Electric Superfund Site; Yorkville, Gibson County, TN; Notice of Settlement
Under section 122(h)(1) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLS), the United States Environmental Protection Agency has entered into two proposed settlements for the reimbursement of past response costs concerning the P & W Superfund Site located in Yorkville, Gibson County, Tennessee.
Notice of Request for Approval of an Information Collection; Beetle Busters Survey; Asian Longhorned Beetle Cooperative Eradication Program
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to initiate a new information collection activity, titled Beetle Busters Survey, associated with the Asian longhorned beetle cooperative eradication program.
Notice of Request for Approval of an Information Collection; Swine 2006 Study
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to initiate a new information collection activity to support the National Animal Health Monitoring System's national Swine 2006 Study.
Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Tuberculosis Testing of Imported Cattle
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with regulations for tuberculosis testing of imported cattle.
Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Rocky Flats
This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Rocky Flats. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register.
Notice of Proposed Native Plant Material Policy, Forest Service Manual (FSM) 2070
The Forest Service is proposing to establish a new directive to Forest Service Manual (FSM) 2070 for native plant materials, which will provide direction for the use, growth, development, and storage of native plant materials. Public comment is invited and will be considered in development of the final directive. A copy of the proposed directive is available at https://www.fs.fed.us/rangelands/ whoweare/documents/FSM2070Final2062905.pdf.
Medicare Program; Approval of URAC for Deeming Authority for Medicare Advantage Health Maintenance Organizations and Local Preferred Provider Organizations
This final notice announces the approval of URAC for deeming authority as a national accreditation organization for health maintenance organizations and local preferred provider organizations participating in the Medicare Advantage program, for a term of 6 years upon publication of this notice in the Federal Register. This notice describes the processes and criteria used in evaluating the application. We did not receive any public comments during the public comment period, which ended on April 28, 2006.
Agency Forms Submitted for OMB Review
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) has submitted the following proposal(s) for the collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval.
Meeting of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Executive Panel
The CNO Executive Panel will report on the findings and recommendations of the Global Governance Subcommittee to the Chief of Naval Operations. The meeting will consist of discussions of the U.S. Navy's emerging missions and relationships with non-military organizations.
Meeting of the Naval Research Advisory Committee
The Naval Research Advisory Committee will meet to discuss classified information from government organizations and proprietary information from commercial organizations. All sessions of the meetings will be devoted to briefings, discussions and technical examination of information related to Distributed Operations and Software-Intensive Systems. Discussions will focus on the assessment of the emergent concept of Marine Corps Distributed Operations and determine appropriate options for associated training, key upstream investments, technology monitoring, and go/no-go assessment points; and probable time frames for exploration and implementation. The sessions will also identify, review, and assess challenges with the utilization and field computer-based acquisition tools in the context of Software- Intensive Systems across multiple organizations.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Investigational Device Exemptions Reports and Records
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on Investigational Device Exemptions Reports and Records.
Record of Decision for the Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces the decision and availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in accordance with 40 CFR 1506.6(b). A thorough analysis of the environmental, social, and economic considerations was completed and included in the Final CCP/EIS. The Final CCP/EIS was released to the public and a Notice of Availability was published in the Federal Register, 71 FR 5874, February 3, 2006. The ROD documents the selection of Alternative C, the Preferred Alternative in the Final CCP/EIS. The ROD was signed by the Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Midwest Region, on April 18, 2006.
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200, -300, and -300ER Series Airplanes
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 777-200, -300, and -300ER series airplanes. This proposed AD would require replacement of the gimbal plates of the left and right outboard trailing edge flaps with improved gimbal plates and other specified actions. This proposed AD results from a broken pivot link found on the inboard support for the outboard trailing edge flap. We are proposing this AD to prevent disconnection of the drive arm from its drive gimbal, due to a broken pivot link on an outboard flap support, which could result in unexpected roll of the airplane and loss of control of the airplane.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 Airplanes and Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes
The FAA is revising an earlier NPRM for an airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Airbus Model A330 airplanes and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes. The original NPRM would have required repetitive detailed inspections for cracking in the aft web of support rib 6 between certain bottom skin stringers on both wings; high frequency eddy current inspections for cracking of the attachment holes of the fuel pipes, and repair if necessary. The original NPRM also would have provided for an optional modification, which would extend a certain inspection threshold. The original NPRM resulted from a report of significant cracking found in the aft web of support rib 6 on both wings. This action revises the original NPRM by mandating, for certain airplanes, a new modification of support rib 6 on both wings, which would end the repetitive inspection requirement. This action also reduces the applicability in the original NPRM. We are proposing this supplemental NPRM to prevent cracking in the aft web of support rib 6, which could result in overloading of adjacent ribs and the surrounding wing structure and consequent reduced structural integrity of the wing.
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