August 8, 2007 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the NEA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information collection to evaluate the impact of the Big Read audio guide distribution to public libraries. A copy of the current information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the address section of this notice.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has examined and determined that two parcels of public land comprising 9.6 acres, more or less, located in Custer and Lemhi Counties, Idaho are suitable for a renewable, direct (non-competitive), 20-year agricultural use lease to The Nature Conservancy (TNC) pursuant to Section 302 (b) of The Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1732 (b)), and the implementing regulations at 43 CFR part 2920, as amended. This action will resolve an historic encroachment occurring on public lands. The encroachment dating back to on or before 1976 was originally attributed to parties from whom TNC purchased property (adjacent to the subject parcels) in 2003. Rent for the use was determined by Department of the Interior appraisal to be BLM minimum annual lease fee of $250.00. Rent may be re-appraised annually, or at an interval not to exceed every 5 years to remain consistent with market trends.

EPA is proposing to revoke certain tolerances for the herbicide metolachlor, and the insecticides acephate, chlorpyrifos, and pyrethrins. Also, EPA is proposing to modify certain tolerances for the herbicide metolachlor, and the insecticides acephate, chlorpyrifos, and pyrethrins. In addition, EPA is proposing to establish new tolerances for the herbicides metolachlor, MCPA, and triallate, and the insecticides chlorpyrifos, fenbutatin-oxide (hexakis), and pyrethrins. The regulatory actions proposed in this document are in follow-up to the Agency's reregistration program under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and tolerance reassessment program under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) section 408(q).

This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide case benzoic acid and opens a public comment period on this document. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the benzoic acid Docket. The Benzoic acid case contains four benzyl derivative compounds of which benzyl benzoate has active registrations. Benzyl benzoate is an insecticide/miticide used to control dust mites in carpets, mattresses, upholstery, and on furniture, as well as for control of mites on dogs. EPA has reviewed benzoic acid 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.

In accordance with section 6(f)(1) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of requests by the registrants to amend their registrations to terminate certain uses of products containing the pesticide azinphos- methyl (AZM) and to cancel their registrations by September 30, 2012. The requests would terminate AZM use on Brussels sprouts and nursery stock not sooner than the later of September 30, 2007 or 90 days from the date EPA approves draft labeling submitted by the registrants; terminate AZM use on walnuts, almonds, and pistachios by October 30, 2009; and cancel all AZM products by September 30, 2012. The cancellation requests would serve to terminate the five uses of AZM (apples, pears, cherries, blueberries and parsley) remaining in 2012. The registrants have conditioned these requests on EPA making certain determinations regarding AZM, including a determination, by not later than November 11, 2011, regarding the availability of AZM alternatives. EPA intends to grant these requests at the close of the comment period for this announcement unless the Agency receives substantive comments within the comment period that would merit its further review of the requests. Any sale, distribution, or use of products listed in this notice will be permitted only if such sale, distribution, or use is consistent with the terms as described in the final order acting upon these requests.

This notice announces the initial filing of a pesticide petition proposing to amend an existing tolerance for 1- Methylcyclopropene in outdoor pre-harvest use in or on fruits and vegetables.

This regulation establishes a tolerance for residues of dimethenamid in or on grasses grown for seed. Interregional Research Project No. 4 (IR-4) requested this tolerance under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).

This notice announces EPA's Decision Not to Initiate a Special Review for 2,4-D, 2,4-DB and 2,4-DP. Based on extensive scientific review of many epidemiology and animal studies, the Agency finds that the weight of the evidence does not support a conclusion that 2,4-D, 2,4-DB and 2,4-DP are likely human carcinogens. The Agency has determined that the existing data do not support a conclusion that links human cancer to 2,4-D exposure. This conclusion applies to 2,4-DB and 2,4-DP because they were considered for Special Review based solely on their similarity to 2,4-D. In addition, because they are used significantly less than 2,4-D, their contribution to exposure is minimal relative to 2,4-D. Because the Agency has determined that the existing data do not support a conclusion that links human cancer to 2,4-D exposure, the Agency is not initiating a Special Review of 2,4-D, 2,4-DB and 2,4-DP. This decision was first proposed on March 23, 1988 (53 FR 9590).

This notice announces that pesticide related information submitted to EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), including information that may have been claimed as Confidential Business Information (CBI) by the submitter, will be transferred to System Research and Applications Corporation, in accordance with 40 CFR 2.307(h)(3) and 2.308(i)(2). System Research and Applications Corporation, has been awarded a contract to perform work for OPP, and access to this information will enable System Research and Applications Corporation, to fulfill the obligations of the contract.

This action introduces new airworthiness standards to evaluate the performance and handling characteristics of transport category airplanes in icing conditions. This action will improve the level of safety for new airplane designs when operating in icing conditions, and harmonizes the U.S. and European airworthiness standards for flight in icing conditions.

The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking addressing the roaming obligations of Commercial Mobile Radio Service providers. *The summaries listed in this notice are intended for the use of the public attending open Commission meetings. Information not summarized may also be considered at such meetings. Consequently these summaries should not be interpreted to limit the Commission's authority to consider any relevant information.

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix as amended), the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 ( 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.150, and in accordance with section 10(a)(2) of Public Law, the following meeting is announced: Name of Committee: Defense Health Board (DHB). Dates: September 19 and 20, 2007. Times: 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (Open Session). 12:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. (Open Session). Place of Meeting: Holiday Inn Riverwalk, 217 N. St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, TX 78205. Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is to address and deliberate pending and new Board issues and provide briefings for Board members on topics related to ongoing Board business. Agenda: The Board will deliberate Pandemic Flu preparedness and the subcommittee recommendations, recruit Chlamydia screening efficacy, Army Action Plan to address wounded warriors' concerns, and discuss the DOD disability evaluation system, to include an overview and plans for reengineering the system. The status of the DOD response plan for Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder will be discussed. The Board will also receive an update from the Task Force on the Future of Military Health Care. The Board will conduct an administrative session on September 18, 2007, in the same location. The administrative session is closed to the public. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165 and subject to availability of space, the Defense Health Board meeting from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 3, 2007 is open to the public. Any member of the public wishing to provide input to the Defense Health Board should submit a written statement in accordance with 41 CFR 102- 3.140(C) and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and the procedures described in this notice. Written statement should be not longer than two type-written pages and must address the following detail: The issue, discussion, and a 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 may submit their statement to the Designated Federal Officer at the address detailed below at any point. However, if the written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, which is subject to this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the Defense Health Board until the next open meeting. The Designated Federal Officer will review all timely submissions with the Defense Health Board Chairperson, and ensure they are provided to members of the Defense Health Board before the meeting that is subject to 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 meting or at a future meeting. The Designated Federal Officer, in consultation with the Defense Health Board Chairperson, may, if desired, allot a specific amount of time for members of the public to present their issues for review and discussion by the Defense Health Board.

In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Housing Finance Board (Finance Board) is seeking public comments concerning a 3 year extension by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of its approval of the information collection entitled ``Federal Home Loan Bank Directors.'' OMB has been assigned control number 3069-0002, which is due to expire on November 30, 2007.

On May 3, 2007, the USDA Forest Service, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, published a Notice of Intent in Federal Register (72 FR 24558) to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Forest Travel Management Plan. On June 1, 2007, a Revised Notice of Intent was published in Federal Register (72 FR 30540) extending the scoping period for receiving comments on the proposed action from June 30, 2007, to August 17, 2007. The Notice of Intent is being revised a second time to further extend the scoping period until November 16, 2007.

This action modifies the Phoenix, AZ, Class B airspace area. Specifically, this action lowers the ceiling to 9,000 feet mean sea level (MSL) and expands the arrival extension boundaries to 30 nautical miles (NM). This will ensure the containment of the Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STAR) at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), and correct the inefficiencies of several existing areas identified during public meetings, and reviews of the airspace by the Phoenix Airspace Users Work Group (PAUWG) and Phoenix Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON). The FAA is taking this action to improve the flow of air traffic, enhance safety, and reduce the potential for midair collision in the PHX Class B airspace area, while accommodating the concerns of airspace users. Further, this effort supports the FAA's national airspace redesign goal of optimizing terminal and en route airspace areas to reduce aircraft delays and improve system capacity.