February 2007 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Virginia State Prohibition on Discharges of Vessel Sewage; Final Affirmative Determination
Notice is hereby given that the Regional Administrator, EPA Region III has affirmatively determined, pursuant to section 312(f) of Public Law 92-500, as amended by Public Law 95-217 and Public Law 100-4 (the Clean Water Act), that adequate facilities for the safe and sanitary removal and treatment of sewage from all vessels are reasonably available for the navigable waters of the Lynnhaven River, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Virginia will completely prohibit the discharge of sewage, whether treated or not, from any vessel in the Lynnhaven River.
Permits for Recreation on Public Lands
This final rule updates the regulations of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that explain how to obtain recreation permits for commercial recreational operations, competitive events and activities, organized group activities and events, and individual recreational use of special areas. The final rule is needed to remove from the regulations inconsistencies with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (REA), which authorizes the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to establish, modify, charge, and collect recreation fees at Federal recreation lands and waters for the next 10 years.
United States Navy Restricted Area, Key West Harbor, at U.S. Naval Base, Key West, FL
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is proposing to amend the existing regulations for a restricted area at Naval Air Station Key West (NASKW). Naval Air Station Key West maintains ammunition magazines on Fleming Island that have explosive safety quality-distance (ESQD) requirements in place to ensure reasonable safety from serious injury should there be a magazine fire or explosion. The current restricted area regulations do not adequately cover the ESQD requirements. This amendment to the existing regulation is necessary to protect the public from potentially hazardous conditions that may exist as a result of military use of the area.
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Interim Capital Construction Fund Agreement and Certificate Family of Forms
The Department of Commerce, 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 proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES); Fourteenth Regular Meeting; Provisional Agenda; Announcement of Public Meeting
We, the United States, as a Party to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), will attend the fourteenth regular meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES (CoP14) in The Hague, The Netherlands, June 3- 15, 2007. Currently, the United States is developing its negotiating positions on proposed resolutions, decisions, and amendments to the CITES Appendices (species proposals), as well as other agenda items that have been submitted by other Party countries and the CITES Secretariat for consideration at CoP14. With this notice we announce the provisional agenda for CoP14, solicit your comments on the items on the provisional agenda, and announce a public meeting to discuss the items on the provisional agenda.
Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee: Azinphos-methyl Transition Issues Work Group, Spray Drift Work Group, and Registration Review Implementation Work Group; Notice of Public Meetings
EPA's Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC) will hold public meetings for three PPDC Work Groups: the Azinphos-methyl (AZM) Transition Issues Work Group, Spray Drift Work Group, and Registration Review Implementation Work Group. The public meetings will be held March 6-8, 2007. Agendas for these meetings are being developed and will be posted on EPA's website. In light of the recent EPA decision to phase-out the remaining uses of the organophosphate AZM over the next few years, the AZM Transition Issues Work Group is being created to help advise EPA and USDA on the AZM transition planning and implementation. The Spray Drift Work Group, co-chaired by EPA Offices of Water and Pesticide Programs, is improving understanding of the perspectives of all stakeholders regarding spray drift and will provide recommendations on ways to mitigate spray drift. The Registration Review Implementation Work Group is developing recommendations for the Registration Review initial docket opening process.
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Alaska Region Gear Identification Requirements
The Department of Commerce, 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 proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
The EIA is soliciting comments on the proposed three-year extension to the Form EIA-886, ``Annual Survey of Alternative Fueled Vehicle Suppliers & Users.''
Data Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Small Business Administration's intentions to request approval on a new and/or currently approved information collection.
Workforce Investment Act Amendments; Supplement
Given that the Department of Labor (the Department) is now posting public comments on the Internet through the https:// www.regulations.gov Web site, the federal eRulemaking portal, the following language should be inserted at the end of the ADDRESSES section of the preamble for the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking at 71 FR 76558 (December 20, 2006). ``Please note that comments received will be posted on the https:// www.regulations.gov Web site. The https://www.regulations.gov Web site is the federal eRulemaking portal and all comments received will be available and accessible to the public. Therefore, the Department recommends that commenters safeguard their personal information such as Social Security Numbers, personal addresses, telephone numbers, and e- mail addresses included in their comments as such may become easily available to the public via the https://www.regulations.gov Web site. If a comment is e-mailed directly to the Department's address without going through https://www.regulations.gov, the comment will have the sender's e-mail address attached to it and therefore, the e-mail address and information contained therein may be posted online. It is the responsibility of the commenter to safeguard their information. All comments received will be posted on https://www.regulations.gov and may be posted without information redacted. However, for comments that were submitted to ETA before the publication of this Supplement, ETA will make every effort to redact apparently confidential information before posting the comment on https://www.regulations.gov.''
Labor Certification Process for the Temporary Employment of Aliens in Agriculture and Logging in the United States: 2007 Adverse Effect Wage Rates, Allowable Charges for Agricultural and Logging Workers' Meals, and Maximum Travel Subsistence Reimbursement
The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) of the U.S. Department of Labor (Department or DOL) is issuing this Notice to announce the 2007 AEWRs for employers seeking to employ temporary or seasonal nonimmigrant foreign workers to perform agricultural labor or services (H-2A workers) or logging (H-2 logging workers); the allowable charges for 2007 that employers seeking H-2A workers and H-2 logging workers may levy upon their workers when three meals a day are provided by the employer; and the maximum travel subsistence reimbursement which a worker with receipts may claim in 2007. AEWRs are the minimum wage rates the Department has determined must be offered and paid by employers of H-2A workers or H-2 logging workers to U.S. and foreign workers. AEWRs are established in order to prevent the employment of these foreign workers from adversely affecting wages of similarly employed U.S. workers. The Department also announces the minimum and maximum charge of travel subsistence expenses a worker may claim in 2007.
Control of Communicable Diseases; Restrictions on African Rodents, Prairie Dogs, and Certain Other Animals
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reopening the comment period for the interim final rule on the capture, transport, sale, barter, exchange, distribution, and release of African rodents, prairie dogs, and certain other animals, which was published in the Federal Register of November 4, 2003 (68 FR 62353). FDA is taking this action because it is adding new information, primarily in the form of peer-reviewed scientific literature, to the administrative record. FDA is reopening the comment period for 30 days for the sole purpose of inviting public comments on the information being added to the administrative record.
WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding China-Certain Measures Granting Refunds, Reductions or Exemptions From Taxes and Other Payments
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is providing notice that on February 2, 2007, in accordance with the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (WTO Agreement), the United States requested consultations regarding certain measures granting refunds, reductions or exemptions from taxes and other payments owed to the government by enterprises in China. That request may be found at https://www.wto.org contained in a document designated as WT/DS358/1. USTR invites written comments from the public concerning the issues raised in this dispute.
The National Environmental Policy Act-Citizen's Guide
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) developed a Citizen's Guide to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This is a guide to help citizens and organizations who are concerned about the environmental effects of federal decision-making to effectively participate in federal agencies' environmental review process under NEPA. CEQ invites comments on the proposed ``A Citizen's Guide to the National Environmental Policy ActHaving your Voice Heard'' that is available from CEQ or at www.NEPA.gov in the Current Developments section.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 90-Day Finding on a Petition To Reclassify the Utah Prairie Dog From Threatened to Endangered and Initiation of a 5-Year Review
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce a 90-day finding on a petition to reclassify the Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) from threatened to endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We find that the petition does not provide substantial scientific or commercial information indicating that reclassification of the Utah prairie dog from threatened to endangered may be warranted. Therefore, we are not initiating a further status review in response to this petition. We are, however, initiating a 5-year review under section 4(c)(2)(A) of the Act for this species because such a review has not been conducted in the last 5 years. We ask the public to submit to us any new information that becomes available concerning the status of the Utah prairie dog or threats to the species.
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Operating Permits Program; State of Missouri
EPA is approving revisions to the Missouri State Implementation Plan (SIP) and Operating Permits Program. The revisions clarify the rule and streamline processes without negatively impacting air quality. The approved revisions will ensure consistency between the state and the Federally-approved rules.
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Operating Permits Program; State of Missouri
EPA proposes to approve a revision to the Missouri State Implementation Plan (SIP) and Operating Permits Program. The revisions clarify the rule and streamline processes without negatively impacting air quality. This revision will ensure consistency between the state and the federally-approved rules.
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; New York; Motor Vehicle Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance Program
The EPA is approving a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for New York's motor vehicle enhanced inspection and maintenance (I/M) program which includes the adoption of a statewide On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) program. New York has made revisions to Title 6 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR), Part 217, ``Motor Vehicle Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance Program Requirements,'' and Title 15 NYCRR Part 79, ``Motor Vehicle Inspection Regulations,'' to comply with EPA regulations and to improve performance of its I/M program. The intended effect of this action is to maintain consistency between the State-adopted rules and the federally approved SIP and to approve a control strategy that will result in emission reductions that will help achieve attainment of the national ambient air quality standard for ozone.
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, Weather Takeoff Minimums; Miscellaneous Amendments
This amendment establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and/or Weather Takeoff Minimums for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, addition of new obstacles, or changes in air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
This amendment amends Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, addition of new obstacles, or changes in air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.
Pine Oil and Propylene Glycol and Dipropylene Glycol Reregistration Eligibility Decisions; Notice of Availability
This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decisions (REDs) for the pesticides pine oil and propylene glycol and dipropylene glycol and opens a public comment period on these documents. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the pine oil and propylene glycol and dipropylene glycol Dockets. Pine oil is an antimicrobial used for sanitizing and disinfecting in residential and commercial/ institutional settings. Propylene glycol is used in air sanitization and hard surface disinfection and dipropylene glycol is used in air sanitization. EPA has reviewed pine oil and propylene glycol and dipropylene glycol through the public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide reregistration and tolerance reassessment decisions. Through these programs, EPA is ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and safety standards.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Rule to Remove the Virginia Northern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus fuscus
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are extending the public comment period on the proposed rule to remove the Virginia northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus fuscus), more commonly known as the West Virginia northern flying squirrel, from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife, due to recovery. Comments previously submitted need not be resubmitted as they have been incorporated into the public record and will be fully considered in the final determination.
Nectarines and Peaches Grown in California; Order Amending Marketing Order Nos. 916 and 917; Correction
The Agricultural Marketing Service published a final rule in the Federal Register on July 21, 2006 (71 FR 41345). The document implemented amendments to the California nectarine and peach marketing orders. Implementation of the amendments required either lifting or suspending certain language in the orders. However, two of those actions were omitted in the final rule's amendatory instructions. This document correctly identifies which suspension should be lifted and which suspension should be made. In addition, this document corrects a reference to committee size.
Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment on Surplus Property Release at Augusta-Daniel Field, Augusta, GA
Under the provisions of Title 49, U.S.C. Section 47153(c), notice is being given that the FAA is considering a request from the General Aviation Commission and AugustaDaniel Field to waive the requirement that 97,217 square feet of surplus property, located at AugustaDaniel Field, be used for aeronautical purposes.
Federal Consistency Appeal by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Big Lagoon Rancheria From an Objection by the California Coastal Commission
This announcement provides notice that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the Big Lagoon Rancheria (Tribe) have jointly filed an administrative appeal with the Department of Commerce asking that the Secretary override the California Coastal Commission's (Commission) objection to BIA's proposed acquisition of approximately 5 acres of land in Humboldt County, California, into trust status for the Tribe. The land is currently owned in fee by the Tribe and is located in the Big Lagoon area, approximately a quarter mile from the current boundary of the Big Lagoon Rancheria trust property, at the southwest intersection of Highway 101 and Big Lagoon Park Road, south of Big Lagoon, Humboldt County, California. The legal description of the land is parcel APN 517-281-004 in Lot 4 as shown on Tract No. 420, on file in the Office of the Humboldt County Recorder in Book 21 of Maps, pages 18 and 19.
Environmental Impact Statement; Bradford County, FL
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 Bradford County, Florida.
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