Public Television Station Digital Transition Grant Program, 44031-44032 [E7-15263]

Download as PDF rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with RULES Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 151 / Tuesday, August 7, 2007 / Rules and Regulations access to Government information and services, and for other purposes. USDA has not identified any relevant Federal rules that duplicate, overlap or conflict with this proposed rule. Further, the meetings were widely publicized throughout the California raisin industry and all interested persons were invited to attend the meetings and participate in deliberations on all issues. The Committee’s Administrative Issues Work Group discussed this issue at length during meetings on January 23, and February 1, 2007. The Administrative Issues Subcommittee thus recommended the change to the Committee on April 12, 2007. All of these meetings were public meetings and all entities, both large and small, were able to express views on this issue. Finally, interested persons are invited to submit comments on this interim final rule, including the regulatory and informational impacts of this action on small businesses. A small business guide on complying with fruit, vegetable, and specialty crop marketing agreements and orders may be viewed at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/ fv/moab.html. Any questions about the compliance guide should be sent to Jay Guerber at the previously mentioned address in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. This rule invites comments on a change to the handler reporting requirements currently prescribed under the California raisin marketing order. Any comments received will be considered prior to finalization of this rule. After consideration of all relevant materials presented, including the Committee’s recommendation, and other information, it is found that this interim final rule, as hereinafter set forth, will tend to effectuate the declared policy of the Act. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553, it is also found and determined upon good cause that it is impracticable, unnecessary, and contrary to the public interest to give preliminary notice prior to putting this rule into effect, and that good cause exists for not postponing the effective date of this rule until 30 days after publication in the Federal Register because: (1) The Committee unanimously recommended this change at a public meeting after a recommendation by one of its subcommittees, and all interested parties had the opportunity to provide input; (2) handlers are aware of this change, which was discussed at four public meetings; and (3) the crop year begins August 1, 2007, and this change should be in place by that date. VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:12 Aug 06, 2007 Jkt 211001 List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 989 Grapes, Marketing agreements, Raisins, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. For the reasons set forth in the preamble, 7 CFR part 989 is amended as follows: PART 989—RAISINS PRODUCED FROM GRAPES GROWN IN CALIFORNIA 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR part 989 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674. 2. In § 989.173, paragraph (d) is revised to read as follows: I § 989.173 Reports. * * * * * (d) Reports of interhandler transfers— (1) Free-tonnage. Any handler who transfers free-tonnage raisins to another handler within the State of California shall submit to the Committee not later than five calendar days following such transfer a report showing: (i) The date of transfer; (ii) The name(s) and address(es) of the handler or handlers and the locations of the plants; (iii) The varietal type of raisin, with organically produced raisins as specified in paragraph (g) of this section separated out, net weight, and condition of the raisins transferred: Provided, That, for the Other Seedless varietal type, handlers shall report such information for the different types of Other Seedless raisins; (iv) If packed, the inspection certificate number in the event such raisins have been inspected prior to such transfer and a certificate issued. Two copies of such report shall be forwarded to the receiving handler at the time the report is submitted to the Committee, on one of which the receiving handler shall certify to the receipt of such raisins and submit it to the Committee within five calendar days after the raisins or the copies of such report have been received by him, whichever is later; and (v) If packed, the transferring handler shall certify that such handler is transferring only acquired, free-tonnage raisins that meet all applicable marketing order requirements, including reporting, incoming inspection, assessments, and volume regulation. (2) Off-grade and other failing raisins. Any handler who transfers off-grade raisins or other failing raisins including off-grade raisins unsuccessfully reconditioned, to another handler, other than a processor within the State of California, shall submit to the PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 44031 Committee (on forms furnished by it) no later than Wednesday following the week of the transfer: (i) The date of transfer; (ii) The name and address of the receiving handler and the location of his plant; (iii) The name and address of the tenderer of each lot included in the transfer and the inspection certificate numbers applicable to the lot; and (iv) The varietal type, net weight, and condition of the raisins. * * * * * Dated: August 2, 2007. Lloyd C. Day, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 07–3856 Filed 8–3–07; 9:12 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Utilities Service 7 CFR Part 1740 RIN 0572–ACO2 Public Television Station Digital Transition Grant Program Rural Utilities Service, Agriculture. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This rule adopts as final, the interim final rule published in the Federal Register, (71 FR 3205) on January 20, 2006. The Rural Utilities Service, an agency which administers USDA Rural Development’s Utilities Programs (hereinafter ‘‘USDA Rural Development’’ or the ‘‘Agency’’) is publishing this final rule to allow the Agency to make grants to enable Public Television Stations in rural areas to replace current analog television broadcasting equipment with digital television broadcasting equipment as part of the national transition to digital television service. DATES: This rule is effective on August 7, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Orren E. Cameron III, Director, Advanced Services Division, USDA Rural Development, Room 2845–S, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 1550, Washington, DC, 20250–1550. Telephone: 202–690–4493. FAX: 202– 720–10551. E-mail: ed.cameron@wdc.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: An interim final rule establishing 7 CFR part 1740, was published in the Federal Register on January 20, 2006 (71 FR 3205). The rule outlined statutory E:\FR\FM\07AUR1.SGM 07AUR1 44032 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 151 / Tuesday, August 7, 2007 / Rules and Regulations requirements for applicants of the Public Television Station Digital Transition Grant program. A 60-day comment period was provided and ended on March 21, 2006. One comment was received which supported the rule. At the time of publishing the Interim Final rule, the date for digital transition was December 31, 2006. On February 8, 2006, however, Congress passed the ‘‘Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005’’ (see Title III of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, Pub. L. 109–171) which created a new deadline date of February 17, 2009, for the cessation of analog television broadcasts, when all television stations will broadcast entirely in digital. Based on the rationale set forth in the interim final rule, the Agency now adopts the interim final rule, as the final rule. Executive Order 12866 This final rule has been determined to be not significant for purposes of Executive Order 12866, and therefore has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Program number assigned to the Public Television Station Digital Transition Grant Program is 10.861. The Catalog is available on a subscription basis from the Superintendent of Documents, the United States Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402–9325, telephone number (202) 512–1800. rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with RULES Executive Order 12372 This program is not subject to the requirements of Executive Order 12372, ‘‘Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs,’’ as implemented under USDA’s regulations at 7 CFR part 3015. Executive Order 12988 This final rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. RUS has determined that this final rule meets the applicable standards provided in section 3 of the Executive Order. In addition, all state and local laws and regulations that are in conflict with this rule will be preempted, no retroactive effect will be given to this rule, and, in accordance with Section 212(e) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6912(e)), administrative appeal procedures, if any, must be exhausted before an action against the Department or its agencies may be initiated. Executive Order 13132 Federalism The policies contained in this final rule do not have any substantial direct VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:12 Aug 06, 2007 Jkt 211001 effect on states, on the relationship between the national government and the states, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. Nor does this final rule impose substantial direct compliance costs on state and local governments. Therefore, consultation with states is not required. Regulatory Flexibility Certification Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(a)(2), this final rule related to grants is exempt from the rulemaking requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 551 et seq.), including the requirement to provide prior notice and an opportunity for public comment. Because this interim final rule is not subject to a requirement to provide prior notice and an opportunity for public comment pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553, or any other law, the analytical requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) are inapplicable. Unfunded Mandates This final rule contains no Federal mandates (under the regulatory provision of Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995) for State, local, and tribal governments or the private sector. Therefore, this interim final rule is not subject to the requirements of sections 202 and 205 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995. Environmental Impact Statement This final rule has been examined under Agency environmental regulations at 7 CFR part 1794. The Administrator has determined that this action is not a major Federal action significantly affecting the environment. Therefore, in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an Environmental Impact Statement or Assessment is not required. Information Collection and Recordkeeping Requirements This final rule contains no new reporting or recordkeeping burdens under OMB control number 0572–0134 that would require approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 1740 Grant programs—Communications, Digital television; Rural areas; Television. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 PART 1740—PUBLIC TELEVISION STATION DIGITAL TRANSITION GRANT PROGRAM Accordingly, the interim final rule adding 7 CFR part 1740, which was published at 71 FR 3205 on January 20, 2006, is adopted as a final rule without change. I Dated: July 11, 2007. James M. Andrew, Administrator, Rural Utilities Service. [FR Doc. E7–15263 Filed 8–6–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–15–P FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM 12 CFR Part 226 [Regulation Z; Docket No. R–1291] Truth in Lending Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. ACTION: Final rule; staff commentary. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Board is publishing a final rule amending the staff commentary that interprets the requirements of Regulation Z (Truth in Lending). The Board is required to adjust annually the dollar amount that triggers requirements for certain home mortgage loans bearing fees above a certain amount. The Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994 (HOEPA) sets forth rules for homesecured loans in which the total points and fees payable by the consumer at or before loan consummation exceed the greater of $400 or 8 percent of the total loan amount. In keeping with the statute, the Board has annually adjusted the $400 amount based on the annual percentage change reflected in the Consumer Price Index that is in effect on June 1. The adjusted dollar amount for 2008 is $561. DATES: Effective Date: January 1, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jane Ahrens, Senior Counsel, Division of Consumer and Community Affairs, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, at (202) 452–3667. For the users of Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (‘‘TDD’’) only, contact (202) 263–4869. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Truth in Lending Act (TILA; 15 U.S.C. 1601–1666j) requires creditors to disclose credit terms and the cost of consumer credit as an annual percentage rate. The act requires additional disclosures for loans secured by a consumer’s home, and permits E:\FR\FM\07AUR1.SGM 07AUR1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 151 (Tuesday, August 7, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 44031-44032]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-15263]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Rural Utilities Service

7 CFR Part 1740

RIN 0572-ACO2


Public Television Station Digital Transition Grant Program

AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service, Agriculture.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule adopts as final, the interim final rule published in 
the Federal Register, (71 FR 3205) on January 20, 2006. The Rural 
Utilities Service, an agency which administers USDA Rural Development's 
Utilities Programs (hereinafter ``USDA Rural Development'' or the 
``Agency'') is publishing this final rule to allow the Agency to make 
grants to enable Public Television Stations in rural areas to replace 
current analog television broadcasting equipment with digital 
television broadcasting equipment as part of the national transition to 
digital television service.

DATES: This rule is effective on August 7, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Orren E. Cameron III, Director, 
Advanced Services Division, USDA Rural Development, Room 2845-S, 1400 
Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 1550, Washington, DC, 20250-1550. 
Telephone: 202-690-4493. FAX: 202-720-10551. E-mail: 
ed.cameron@wdc.usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: An interim final rule establishing 7 CFR 
part 1740, was published in the Federal Register on January 20, 2006 
(71 FR 3205). The rule outlined statutory

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requirements for applicants of the Public Television Station Digital 
Transition Grant program. A 60-day comment period was provided and 
ended on March 21, 2006. One comment was received which supported the 
rule.
    At the time of publishing the Interim Final rule, the date for 
digital transition was December 31, 2006. On February 8, 2006, however, 
Congress passed the ``Digital Television Transition and Public Safety 
Act of 2005'' (see Title III of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, Pub. 
L. 109-171) which created a new deadline date of February 17, 2009, for 
the cessation of analog television broadcasts, when all television 
stations will broadcast entirely in digital. Based on the rationale set 
forth in the interim final rule, the Agency now adopts the interim 
final rule, as the final rule.

Executive Order 12866

    This final rule has been determined to be not significant for 
purposes of Executive Order 12866, and therefore has not been reviewed 
by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

    The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Program number 
assigned to the Public Television Station Digital Transition Grant 
Program is 10.861. The Catalog is available on a subscription basis 
from the Superintendent of Documents, the United States Government 
Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-9325, telephone number (202) 512-
1800.

Executive Order 12372

    This program is not subject to the requirements of Executive Order 
12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs,'' as implemented 
under USDA's regulations at 7 CFR part 3015.

Executive Order 12988

    This final rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12988, 
Civil Justice Reform. RUS has determined that this final rule meets the 
applicable standards provided in section 3 of the Executive Order. In 
addition, all state and local laws and regulations that are in conflict 
with this rule will be preempted, no retroactive effect will be given 
to this rule, and, in accordance with Section 212(e) of the Department 
of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6912(e)), 
administrative appeal procedures, if any, must be exhausted before an 
action against the Department or its agencies may be initiated.

Executive Order 13132 Federalism

    The policies contained in this final rule do not have any 
substantial direct effect on states, on the relationship between the 
national government and the states, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government. Nor does this 
final rule impose substantial direct compliance costs on state and 
local governments. Therefore, consultation with states is not required.

Regulatory Flexibility Certification

    Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(a)(2), this final rule related to grants 
is exempt from the rulemaking requirements of the Administrative 
Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 551 et seq.), including the requirement to 
provide prior notice and an opportunity for public comment. Because 
this interim final rule is not subject to a requirement to provide 
prior notice and an opportunity for public comment pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
553, or any other law, the analytical requirements of the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) are inapplicable.

Unfunded Mandates

    This final rule contains no Federal mandates (under the regulatory 
provision of Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995) for 
State, local, and tribal governments or the private sector. Therefore, 
this interim final rule is not subject to the requirements of sections 
202 and 205 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995.

Environmental Impact Statement

    This final rule has been examined under Agency environmental 
regulations at 7 CFR part 1794. The Administrator has determined that 
this action is not a major Federal action significantly affecting the 
environment. Therefore, in accordance with the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an Environmental Impact 
Statement or Assessment is not required.

Information Collection and Recordkeeping Requirements

    This final rule contains no new reporting or recordkeeping burdens 
under OMB control number 0572-0134 that would require approval under 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).

List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 1740

    Grant programs--Communications, Digital television; Rural areas; 
Television.

PART 1740--PUBLIC TELEVISION STATION DIGITAL TRANSITION GRANT 
PROGRAM

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Accordingly, the interim final rule adding 7 CFR part 1740, which was 
published at 71 FR 3205 on January 20, 2006, is adopted as a final rule 
without change.

    Dated: July 11, 2007.
James M. Andrew,
Administrator, Rural Utilities Service.
 [FR Doc. E7-15263 Filed 8-6-07; 8:45 am]
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