April 2, 2007 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Pennsylvania; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (FEMA-1684-DR), dated February 23, 2007, and related determinations.
Georgia; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Georgia (FEMA-1686-DR), dated March 3, 2007, and related determinations.
National Toxicology Program (Ntp); Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR); Announcement of the Second Bisphenol A Expert Panel Meeting and Availability of Interim Draft Expert Panel Report
CERHR announces the second meeting of the expert panel on bisphenol A on May 21-23, 2007, tentatively planned for the Washington, DC area. The interim draft expert panel report will be posted on the CERHR Web site (https://cerhr.niehs.nih.gov) and available in printed text from CERHR (see ``FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT'' below) by April 20. CERHR invites submission of written public comments on the interim draft expert panel report (see ``SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION'' below). The expert panel meeting is open to the public with time scheduled for oral public comment. Attendance is limited only by the available meeting room space. CERHR also announces that the working groups for sections 3 and 4 of the expert panel report will meet April 5-6, 2007, in Durham, NC to continue discussions not completed at the March meeting.
Additional Designation of Entities Pursuant to Executive Order 12978
The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (``OFAC'') is publishing the names of sixty-five newly-designated individuals and forty-five newly designated entities whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to Executive Order 12978 of October 21, 1995, ``Blocking Assets and Prohibiting Transactions with Significant Narcotics Traffickers.''
Alabama; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Alabama (FEMA-1687-DR), dated March 3, 2007, and related determinations.
Iowa; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Iowa (FEMA-1688-DR), dated March 14, 2007, and related determinations.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has submitted the following information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The submission describes the nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents, the estimated burden (i.e., the time, effort and resources used by respondents to respond) and cost, and includes the actual data collection instruments FEMA will use. Title: National Fire Academy End of Course Evaluation Form. OMB Number: 1660-0032. Abstract: The National Fire Academy (NFA) is mandated under the Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (Pub. L. 93-498) to provide training and education to the Nation's fire service and emergency service personnel. The NFA End of Course Evaluation Form is used to evaluate all traditional classroom based course deliveries. The data provided by students evaluating NFA courses are used to determine the need for course improvements and the degree of student satisfaction with the training experience. All on-campus resident courses will use an online electronic form and all off-campus courses delivered at the state and local level will use a paper-based version of the form. Affected Public: Individuals and households. Number of Respondents: 14,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 0.25 hours. Estimated Total Annual Time Burden: 3,500 hours. Annual Frequency of Response: 1. Comments: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management Budget, Attention: Nathan Lesser, Desk Officer, Department of Homeland Security/FEMA, and sent via electronic mail to oirasubmission@omb.eop.gov or faxed to (202) 395-6974. Comments must be submitted on or before May 2, 2007.
Initiation of Five-year (“Sunset”) Reviews
In accordance with section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (``the Act''), the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') is automatically initiating a five-year (``Sunset Review'') of the antidumping duty orders listed below. The International Trade Commission (``the Commission'') is publishing concurrently with this notice its notice of Institution of Five-year Review which covers the same orders.
Honey from the People's Republic of China: Expedited Partial Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
On January 3, 2007, the Department published the Preliminary Results of the fourth administrative review of the antidumping duty order on honey from the People's Republic of China (PRC). See Honey from the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review, 72 FR 102 (January 3, 2007) (Preliminary Results). This review covers five exporters or producer/exporters: (1) Anhui Honghui Foodstuff (Group) Co., Ltd. (Anhui Honghui); (2) Chengdu Waiyuan Bee Products Co., Ltd. (Chengdu); (3) Jiangsu Kanghong Natural Healthfoods Co., Ltd. (Jiangsu); (4) Kunshan Xin'an Trade Co., Ltd. (Kunshan Xin'an); and (5) Wuhan Shino-Food Trade Co., Ltd. (Shino-Food). The period of review (POR) is December 1, 2004, through November 30, 2005. In response to a request from the American Honey Producers Association and the Sioux Honey Association (collectively, petitioners), the Department is expediting the final results of this review for Chengdu, an uncooperative respondent, because of its extraordinary surge of exports and the significant difference between Chengdu's current cash deposit rate of 22.03 percent and Chengdu's preliminary cash deposit rate of 212.39 percent based on total facts available with adverse inference.
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.
Announcement of Meeting To Discuss Soy Estrogens and Development
Beginning on Thursday, April 12, 2007 (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and continuing through Friday, April 13, 2007 (9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.), Dr. Walter Rogan of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences will sponsor a meeting with experts in pediatric endocrinology, psychology, epidemiology, and nutrition to discuss soy estrogens and infant development. The meeting will be held at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. During 2004-05, NIEHS conducted pilot studies to test innovative ethods for studying estrogenic isoflavones in soy formula and their potential ability to act as pharmacologic estrogens in infants by prolonging anatomical and biochemical markers in infants. The results of these studies are becoming available. While the investigators are at the early stage of planning what, if any, steps to take next, they have convened experts in pediatric endocrinology, psychology, epidemiology, nutrition, etc., to offer their individual opinions. This meeting is open to the public, but is limited by space. Registration is free but required. Please also note that the following security procedures must be followed when visiting the NIEHS: The purpose of a visit must be official (registered); The visit should be expected and approved by a ``host'' employee; Visitors must show an ID (Driver's license plus one of the following: company ID; government ID or university ID) at the entrance; Vehicles may be searched. Those interested in attending the meeting, or who have questions should contact: Kerry James by e-mail at james4@niehs.nih.gov or by telephone at 919-287-4339; or Janet Archer by e-mail at archer2@niehs.nih.gov or by phone at 919-287-4334.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Health Information National Trends Survey 2007 (HINTS 2007)
In compliance with the requirement of Section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) request a review and approval of the information listed below. The proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on October 26, 2006 on page 62597 and allowed 60 days for public comment. One public comment was received. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment. The National Institutes of Health may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised or implemented on or after October 1, 1995 unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Proposed Collection: Title: Health Information National Trends Survey 2007 (HINTS 2007). Type of Information Collection Request: NEW. Need and Use of Information Collection: Building on the first two rounds of HINTS data collection (HINTS 2003: OMB 0925-0507, Exp. Date: 8/31/03; and HINTS 2005: OMB 0925-0538, Exp. Date 11/30/2007), HINTS 2007 will continue to provide NCI with a comprehensive assessment of the American public's current access to, and use of, information about cancer, including cancer prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. The content of the survey will focus on understanding the degree to which members of the general population understand vital cancer prevention messages. More importantly, this NCI survey will couple knowledge-related questions with inquiries into the communication channels through which understanding is being obtained. HINTS is intended to be the foundation of NCI's effort to build on the opportunities presented by a national shift in communication context (for example, the increase in information available on the Internet and the use of email as a method of communication), and by so doing, improve the nation's ability to reduce the national cancer burden. Data will be used (1) to understand individuals sources of and access to cancer-related information; (2) to measure progress in improving cancer knowledge and communication to the general public; (3) to develop appropriate messages for the public about cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship; and (4) to identify research gaps and guide decisions about NCI's research efforts in health promotion and health communication. Frequency of Response: One time. Affected Public: Individuals. Type of Respondents: U.S. Adults. The annual reporting burden is as follows: Estimated Number of Respondents: 11,670; Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.36; Average Burden Hours per Response: .24; and Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours Requested: 3,739. The annualized cost to respondents is estimated at: $59,824. There are no Capital Costs to report. There are no Operating or Maintenance Costs to report.
Certain Frozen Fish Fillets from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Initiation of Antidumping Duty New Shipper Reviews
The Department of Commerce (``Department'') has determined that three requests for a new shipper review of the antidumping duty order on certain frozen fish fillets from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (``Vietnam''), received on January 31, February 18 and February 28, 2007, respectively, meet the statutory and regulatory requirements for initiation. For reasons discussed below, the Department also determined that a fourth request for a new shipper review does not meet the requirements for initiation. The period of review (``POR'') for the three new shipper reviews which the Department is initiating is August 1, 2006, through January 31, 2007.
Certain Preserved Mushrooms from the People's Republic of China: Initiation of New Shipper Antidumping Duty Review
On February 20, 2007, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') received a request from the exporter and producer Ayecue (Liaocheng) Foodstuff Co., Ltd. (``Ayecue'') to conduct a new shipper review (``NSR'') of the antidumping duty order on certain preserved mushrooms from the People's Republic of China (``PRC''). 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 a NSR of Ayecue.
Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; RANEXA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined the regulatory review period for RANEXA and is publishing this notice of that determination as required by law. FDA has made the determination because of the submission of an application to the Director of Patents and Trademarks, Department of Commerce, for the extension of a patent which claims that human drug product.
Agency Reorganization and Delegations of Authority
This document corrects the regulations in sections 501.27 of 46 CFR parts 501 inadvertently omitted from the Final Rule published on February 15, 2005. These revisions to the regulations are non- substantive and no public comments on the Final Rule are necessary.
Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Meeting on Transport Airplane and Engine Issues
This notice announces a public meeting of the FAA's Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC) to discuss transport airplane and engine (TAE) issues.
Release of Brochure on Current Best Practices to Prevent Asbestos Exposure Among Brake and Clutch Repair Workers
EPA is announcing the release of the final brochure entitled, Current Best Practices for Preventing Asbestos Exposure Among Brake and Clutch Repair Workers. On August 24, 2006, EPA released a draft version of the brochure for a 60-day public comment period. After reviewing and, where appropriate, incorporating public comments on the draft brochure, EPA is now issuing the final brochure. The brochure is intended to provide information for automotive professionals and home mechanics on preventing exposure to brake and clutch dust that may contain asbestos fibers. A copy of the new brochure can be found at https://www.epa.gov/asbestos. This brochure replaces the existing 1986 document entitled, Guidance for Preventing Asbestos Disease Among Auto Mechanics (EPA-560-OPTS-86-002), commonly referred to as the ``Gold Book.''
Agency Information Collection; Activity Under OMB Review; Report of Passengers Denied Confirmed Space-BTS Form 251
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13, (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) this notice announces that the Information Collection Request, abstracted below, is being forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget for extension of currently approved Report of Passengers Denied Confirmed Space. Earlier, a Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period was published on January 19, 2007 (72 FR 2591). The agency did not receive any comments to its previous notice.
NESHAP for Halogenated Solvent Cleaners/Halogenated Hazardous Air Pollutants (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 1652.06, OMB Control Number 2060-0273
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. This ICR is scheduled to expire on April 30, 2007. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. This ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
This document adjusts the dollar limits and size limits used to define small businesses for the Department of Transportation's Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) program. The Department of Transportation amends these size limits in order to ensure that the opportunity of small businesses to participate in the ACDBE program remains unchanged after taking inflation into account. This document, as required by statute, also adjusts the dollar limits used to define small businesses for the Department of Transportation's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, which applies to State and local highway, transit, and airport recipients of DOT financial assistance. This document also corrects a reference error in a previous final rule. Finally, this document makes minor changes to the language of a previous rule in order to accurately explain the role of administrative guidance material.
Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; KEPIVANCE
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined the regulatory review period for KEPIVANCE and is publishing this notice of that determination as required by law. FDA has made the determination because of the submission of an application to the Director of Patents and Trademarks, Department of Commerce, for the extension of a patent which claims that human biological product.
The 10th Annual Food and Drug Administration-Orange County Regulatory Affairs Educational Conference
Silicomanganese From India, Kazakhstan, and Venezuela
The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)) (the Act) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on silicomanganese from India, Kazakhstan, and Venezuela would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the information specified below to the Commission; \1\ to be assured of consideration, the deadline for responses is May 22, 2007. Comments on the adequacy of responses may be filed with the Commission by June 15, 2007. 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).
Proclaiming Certain Lands as Reservation for the Jena Band of Choctaw Indians of Louisiana
This notice informs the public that the Principal Deputy Assistant SecretaryIndian Affairs proclaimed approximately 63.52 acres, more or less, as the Jena Band of Choctaw Reservation for the Jena Band of Choctaw Indians of Louisiana (Jena Band).
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NESHAP for Organic Liquids Distribution (Renewal), ICR Number 1963.03, OMB Control Number 2060-0539
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. The ICR which is abstracted below describes the nature of the collection and the estimated burden and cost.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Emission Guidelines for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 1927.04, OMB Control Number 2060-0451
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden and cost.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NESHAP for Coating Manufacturing Facilities (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 2115.02, OMB Control Number 2060-0535
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. The ICR which is abstracted below describes the nature of the collection and the estimated burden and cost.
Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
Background. On June 15, 1984, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) delegated to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) its approval authority under the Paperwork Reduction Act, as per 5 CFR 1320.16, to approve of and assign OMB control numbers to collection of information requests and requirements conducted or sponsored by the Board under conditions set forth in 5 CFR 1320 Appendix A.1. Board-approved collections of information are incorporated into the official OMB inventory of currently approved collections of information. Copies of the Paperwork Reduction Act Submission, supporting statements and approved collection of information instruments are placed into OMB's public docket files. The Federal Reserve may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Winter Use Plans, Draft Environmental Impact Statement, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, and John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway, Wyoming
Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park Service announces the availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Winter Use Plans, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, and John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway, Wyoming.
Corrections and Updates to Technical Guidelines for Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting
The Department of Energy (DOE) published an interim final rule on January 31, 2007, to correct, update, and make clarifying changes to Technical Guidelines used for reporting under the Voluntary Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Program authorized by section 1605(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992. The Technical Guidelines were incorporated by reference in final program guidelines that were published on April 21, 2006, and placed in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). In accordance with the rules governing incorporation by reference in the CFR, DOE is required to amend its program regulations to reflect any update of the Technical Guidelines. DOE now discusses the comments received in response to the interim final rule, and adopts that rule as final without change.
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.
Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-21), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument.
Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-21), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, has submitted the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument.
Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to determine the status of a defaulted loan account.
Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments for information needed to justify the extension of forbearance to the veteran-borrower as opposed to foreclosure.
Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to request a change of education program or place of training.
Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
The Office of Acquisition and Materiel Management (OA&MM), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to repair technical medical equipment and devices or mechanical equipment.
Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
The Office of Acquisition and Materiel Management (OA&MM), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed extension of a currently approved collection and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to ensure that equipment proposed by the contractor meets specification requirements.
Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
The Office of Acquisition and Materiel Management (OA&MM), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to ensure that shellfish purchased by VA comes from a State-and Federal-approved and inspected source.
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