June 22, 2007 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has completed a Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge). The CCP was developed to provide a foundation for the management and use of the Refuge. The Service is furnishing this notice to advise other agencies and the public of the availability of the CCP and FONSI, and the decision to implement Alternative 3 as described in the CCP. The Service's Regional Director for the Pacific Region selected Alternative 3 for managing the Refuge for the next 15 years. Changes to Refuge management include: Addition of an elk hunting program, addition of a youth waterfowl hunt, expansion of the Refuge, and expansion of the interpretive, environmental education, wildlife viewing, and wildlife photography facilities and programs.

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in Presque Isle Bay, Erie, PA. This zone is intended to restrict vessels from a portion of Presque Isle Bay during the Lake Erie Interclub Race Fireworks Display on June 23, 2007. This temporary safety zone is necessary to protect spectators and vessels from the hazards associated with fireworks displays.

The Coast Guard is expanding the boundary of a Special Anchorage Area on the Hudson River at Nyack, NY. This action is necessary to facilitate safe navigation in that area and provide safe and secure anchorages for vessels not more than 20 meters in length. This action is intended to increase the safety of life and property on the Hudson River, improve the safety of anchored vessels, and provide for the overall safe and efficient flow of recreational vessel traffic and commerce.

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone encompassing the navigable waters of the St. Lawrence River, Ogdensburg, NY. This safety zone is necessary to ensure the safety of spectators and vessels from the hazards associated with a powerboat race. This safety zone restricts vessel traffic from a portion of the St. Lawrence River, Ogdensburg, NY.

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Genesee River and Lake Ontario near Rochester, NY. This zone is intended to restrict vessels from a portion of the Genesee River and Lake Ontario during the Rochester Harborfest Fireworks display on June 23, 2007. This temporary safety zone is necessary to protect spectators and vessels from the hazards associated with fireworks displays.

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Seneca River, Papermill Island, Baldwinsville, NY. This zone is intended to restrict vessels from a portion of the Seneca River during the Papermill Island Fireworks display on June 30, 2007. This temporary safety zone is necessary to protect spectators and vessels from the hazards associated with fireworks displays.

This notice is issued in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209(c)(1) and 37 CFR 404.7(a)(1)(i). NASA hereby gives notice of its intent to grant an exclusive license worldwide to practice the inventions described and claimed in U.S. Patent Nos. 6,261,844, entitled ``Urine Preservative''; 6,133,036, entitled ``Preservation Of Liquid Biological Samples''; and 6,716,392, entitled ``Preservation Of Liquid Biological Samples'', to Antlers Plus LLC., having its principal place of business in Henley, Missouri. The fields of use may be limited to deer hunting. The patent rights in these inventions have been assigned to the United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The prospective exclusive license will comply with the terms and conditions of 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR 404.7.

The Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission (Mitigation Commission) and the Ute Tribe have prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) to determine the effects of construction of a Ute Tribe Fish Hatchery to be located at Big Springs and Youth Camp in Duchesne County, Utah. After considering public comments and analyzing environmental effects, the proposed action was selected, which provides for the construction, operation and maintenance of the Ute Tribe Hatchery. The Proposed Action consists of: developing the water supply and internal water delivery systems, hatchery building, fish rearing units, staff housing and power supply. The facility is located on approximately 4 acres on the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation. Construction of the Ute Tribe Fish Hatchery will allow the Tribe to meet its fishery long-term stocking needs and management objectives for providing cold-water sport fishing opportunities and Colorado River cutthroat trout conservation. Under the Proposed Action, annual production of the facility will be approximately 16,000 pounds, at a total estimated cost of $3 million. Based on information contained in the EA and supporting documentation, a Finding of No Significant Impact was made on the Proposed Action, as it would not significantly affect the quality of human environment, within the meaning of the National Environment Policy Act. In addition, specific issues would be addressed as follows: facility design will be coordinated with Tribal Elders to avoid impacts to the culturally important site at Big Springs; water quality issues will be addressed through compliance with a pertinent discharge permit; a wetland mitigation plan will be coordinated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for estimated wetland impacts; and appropriate measures will be designed to avoid adverse impacts to raptors will be implemented.

This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs regulation containing delegations of authority to the Assistant to the Secretary for Regulation Policy and Management. The amendments are intended to reflect changes in delegations of authority and to comply with Executive Order 12866 as recently amended, which requires that the position of Regulatory Policy Officer in each agency be filled by a Presidential Appointee.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

This notice announces a public meeting of the Medicare Evidence Development and Coverage Advisory Committee (MedCAC) (Committee). Among other things, the Committee provides advice and recommendations about whether scientific evidence is adequate to determine whether certain medical items and services are reasonable and necessary under the Medicare statute. This meeting will consider the evidence on the diagnostic criteria for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in Medicare beneficiaries who may be candidates for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy and alternatives to facility-based polysomnography (PSG) in the diagnosis of OSA, including home sleep testing devices and clinical diagnosis without the use of sleep testing. This meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2, section 10(a)).

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``Commission'') is proposing to amend Part 21 of its regulations relating to special calls for information. The proposed amendments would: add to the types of information specified in Sec. 21.02, which must be furnished upon special call, information regarding exchanges of futures for physical commodities or for derivatives positions, and information regarding delivery notices issued and stopped; and delegate to the Director of the Division of Market Oversight and the Director's delegatees, the ability to issue special calls pursuant to sections 21.01 and 21.02.

Recent legislation alters the postal ratemaking process, and tasks the Postal Regulatory Commission with developing regulations to implement this process. This document invites public comment, in advance of formulating substantive rule proposals, on establishing service standards and performance measurement for market dominant products.

This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless.

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), as amended; and the Council on Environmental Quality regulations (40 CFR parts 1500-1508), the Nevada Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) to consider whether or not to grant a right-of- way for groundwater development facilities. This notice announces the opening of the comment period on the DEIS.

Section 1871(a)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act (the Act) requires us to publish a Medicare final rule no later than 3 years after the publication date of the proposed rule. This notice announces an extension of the timeline for publication of a Medicare final rule in accordance with section 1871(a)(3)(B) of the Act, which allows us to extend the timeline for publication of final rules under exceptional circumstances.

This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (``CBP'') regulations on an interim basis to implement the duty-free provisions of the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement (``HOPE'') Act of 2006.

Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended) and the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended) the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announce the following advisory board meeting: Name of Committee: Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction (VBDR). Dates of Meeting: September 19-20, 2007. Location: Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Multi Conference Center B and C, Room 2446, 820 S. Damen Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60612. Time: Wednesday, September 19, 2007, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 2:30-5:15 p.m. with a public comment session from 1:30-2:30 p.m., and Thursday, September 20, 2007, from 8:30-11 a.m. and 12:15-12:45 p.m. with a public comment session from 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Purpose of Meeting: To obtain, review and evaluate information related to the Board mission to provide guidance and oversight of the dose reconstruction and claims compensation programs for veterans of U.S.-sponsored atmospheric nuclear weapons tests from 1945-1962; veterans of the 1945-1946 occupation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan; and veterans who were prisoners of war in those regions at the conclusion of World War II. In addition, the advisory board will assist the VA and DTRA in communicating with the veterans. Meeting Agenda: On Wednesday, the meeting will open with an introduction of the Board. The following briefings will be presented: ``A Review of Probability of Causation and Its Use in a Compensation Scheme for Nuclear Industry Workers in the United Kingdom'' by Dr. Richard Wakeford; ``An Atomic Veterans Experience on Nuclear Weapons Tests in 1958'' by Mr. John C. Taschner; ``Revised Quality Plan for the NTPR Enterprise'' by Dr. Richard Toohey; ``Status of the Jackson VA Regional Office'' by Ms. Carol Sullivan and Ms. Laraine Borden; ``A Report from Subcommittee 5 on Alternative Methods for Dose Reconstruction'' by Dr. Ronald Blanck; ``NTPR Dose Reconstruction and Veterans Communication Activities'' by Dr. Paul Blake; and ``VA Radiation Claims Compensation Program for Veterans'' by Mr. Thomas Pamperin. On Thursday, the four subcommittees established during the inaugural VBDR session will report on their activities since March 2007. The subcommittees are the ``Subcommittee on DTRA Dose Reconstruction Procedures'', the ``Subcommittee on VA Claims Adjudication Procedures'', the ``Subcommittee on Quality Management and VA Process Integration with DTRA Nuclear Test Personnel Review Program'', and the ``Subcommittee on Communication and Outreach.'' The Board will close with a discussion of the Subcommittee reports, future business and meeting dates. Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165, and the availability of space this meeting is open to the public. Seating is limited by the size of the meeting room. All persons must sign in legibly at the registration desk. Written Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) and 102- 3.140(c), interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction. Written statements should be no longer than two type-written pages and must address: The issue, discussion, and recommended course of action. Supporting documentation may also be included as needed to establish the appropriate historical context and to provide any necessary background information. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the Board at 7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 400, Bethesda, MD 20814-3095, at any point; however, if a written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction until its next open meeting. The Chairperson will review all timely submissions with the Designated Federal Officer, and ensure they are provided to members of the Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction members before the meeting that is the subject of this notice. After reviewing the written comments, the Chairperson and the Designated Federal Officer may choose to invite the submitter of the comments to orally present their issue during an open portion of this meeting or at a future meeting. The Chairperson, in consulting with the Designated Federal Officer, may, if desired, allot a specific amount of time for members of the public to present their issues for review and discussion by the Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction. Public Comments: The September 19-20, 2007 meeting is open to the public, approximately one hour each day will be reserved for public comments on issues related to the task of the Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction, and speaking time will be assigned on a first- come, first-served basis. The amount of time per speaker will be determined by the number of requests received, but is nominally five minutes each. All persons who wish to speak at the meeting must sign in legibly at the registration desk. Questions from the public will not be considered during this period. Speakers who wish to expand on their oral statements are invited to submit written statements to the Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction at 7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 400, Bethesda, MD 20814-3095.