October 3, 2007 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge, Tok, AK
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service, we), announce that the Draft Revised Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge is available for public comment. The Draft CCP was prepared pursuant to the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980 (ANILCA), the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (Refuge Administration Act) as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 (Refuge Improvement Act), and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). Three alternatives for management of Tetlin Refuge over the next 15 years, including continuing current management, are considered in the Draft Conservation Plan.
Enhanced-Use Lease of VA Property for the Development and Operation of an Assisted Living Facility in Viera, FL
The Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to enter into an enhanced-use lease of approximately 15 acres of undeveloped VA land adjacent to the existing Viera VA Outpatient Clinic in Viera, Florida. The selected lessee will finance, design, develop, construct, operate, and maintain an assisted living facility consisting of not less than 50 units on the property. The lessee will be required to provide VA with agreed-upon lease payments and in-kind consideration consisting of priority placement and a discount rental rate eligible veterans will pay to reside in the assisted living facility.
Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor
The Board has approved the fourth quarter 2007 rail cost adjustment factor (RCAF) and cost index filed by the Association of American Railroads. The fourth quarter 2007 RCAF (Unadjusted) is 1.280. The fourth quarter 2007 RCAF (Adjusted) is 0.595. The fourth quarter 2007 RCAF-5 is 0.565.
Amendments To Incorporate a Statement Regarding the “Sole and Exclusive” Nature of the Authority That the Regulations of the Office of Government Ethics Confer on Executive Branch Departments and Agencies
The Office of Government Ethics is amending its regulations to clarify the sole and exclusive nature of the authority it has conferred on executive branch departments and agencies and to remove certain language that this clarification makes redundant.
Electronic Nonclinical Study Data Submission; Notice of Pilot Project
The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) is seeking sponsors interested in participating in a pilot project to test, in a regulatory setting, the electronic submission of nonclinical study data using the Standard for Exchange of Nonclinical Data (SEND). The purpose of this pilot is to test the ability of a new electronic data format to support nonclinical review activity. The pilot also will involve a collaboration of FDA, available pilot participants, and the SEND Consortium to update and create a new draft SEND implementation guide. FDA anticipates that a successful pilot will enable CDER to routinely accept nonclinical study data electronically in SEND format, instead of paper or portable document format (PDF), in investigational new drug applications (INDs), new drug applications (NDAs), and biologics licensing applications (BLAs).
National Institutes of Health Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Second National Survey To Evaluate the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program
Under the provisions of Section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Director (OD), Office of Extramural Research (OER) Office of Extramural Programs (OEP), National Institutes of Health (NIH) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve the information collection listed below. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on February 15, 2007, pages 7442-7443 and allowed 60-days for public comment. No public comments were 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.
Amendment to Regulations Governing the Filing of Proof of Financial Responsibility
The Federal Maritime Commission (``FMC'' or ``Commission'') amends its regulations governing proof of financial responsibility for ocean transportation intermediaries (``OTIs'') required to be filed prior to commencement of OTI services. The amendment reduces the amount of time an applicant has to file the requisite proof of financial responsibility from two years to 120 days, after approval of the applicant's license application. Upon expiration of the 120-day time period, if valid proof of financial responsibility has not been provided by the applicant, its OTI application will be considered invalid. Applications approved prior to the effective date of this Final Rule will continue to be subject to the two-year time period to submit valid proof of financial responsibility.
National Toxicology Program (NTP); Host Susceptibility Program (HSP); Genetic Variation and the Basis for Individual Susceptibility to Environmental Toxicant Associated Disease: Request for Information
The NTP is developing the Host Susceptibility Program (HSP), a new research program, to identify and functionally validate genes associated with environmental exposure. This program will make available NTP expertise and resources to investigate the genetic basis for population-level differences in susceptibility to environmental toxicants and/or disease based upon gene and environment interactions. This research will be designed to ultimately lead to a better understanding of why some individuals are more susceptible than others to exposure to an environmental toxicant resulting in disease and morbidity. Asthma, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity are examples of diseases associated with multiple interacting genes that are influenced by exposure to environmental agents. Through this Request for Information, extramural and intramural scientists are invited and encouraged to provide information and comment relevant to this proposed programmatic research approach in order to help guide further development and refinement of the goals of the NTP HSP. Information on this initiative can be submitted electronically through the HSP Request for Information Web site at: (https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ go/32130 ) or by contacting Dr. John E. French (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT below).
Agency Information Collection Activities; Announcement of Office of Management and Budget Approval; Human Tissue Intended for Transplantation
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a collection of information entitled ``Human Tissue Intended for Transplantation'' has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Solid Urea From Russia and Ukraine
The U.S. International Trade Commission (``Commission'') hereby gives notice of the court-ordered remand of its five-year review determinations in the antidumping investigation Nos. 731-TA-340-E and H concerning solid urea from Russia and Ukraine. For further information concerning the conduct of this proceeding 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, subpart A (19 CFR part 207).
Agency Information Collection Activities; Announcement of Office of Management and Budget Approval; Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products: Establishment Registration and Listing; Form Food and Drug Administration 3356; Eligibility Determination for Donors; and Current Good Tissue Practice
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a collection of information entitled ``Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products: Establishment Registration and Listing; Form FDA 3356; Eligibility Determination for Donors; and Current Good Tissue Practice'' has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Submission of Information Collection Under the Paperwork Reduction Act; Reinstatement [The No Child Left Behind Act]
The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, is seeking reinstatement of the No Child Left Behind Act Regulation, 25 CFR parts 30, 37, 39, 42, 44 and 47, OMB Control Number 1076-0163. During the renewal process the information collection expired.
Bureau of Indian Affairs
The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is planning to renew the No Child Left Behind Regulation, 25 CFR part 36 and 47, OMB Control Number 1076-0164 as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The renewal will ensure we meet the residential requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act.
Guidance on Recommended Environmental Hazard Statements for Outdoor Residential Pesticides; Notice of Availability
The Agency seeks public comment on a draft Pesticide Registration (PR) Notice entitled ``Environmental Hazard Statements for Outdoor Residential Pesticides''. The proposed guidance is directed toward current or prospective registrants of outdoor residential use pesticides on recommended environmental hazard language. This guidance recommends new environmental hazard statements that are designed to replace language created for agricultural products with statements that are easier for consumers to understand. The new environmental hazard statements are divided by product type (e.g., liquid ready-to-use, broadcast granular), and recommends specific language for each product type to minimize risks to the human health and the environment, with emphasis on reducing risks to water. Revisions to product labels using these new statements may be made by notification.
Admiralty Claims
The Department of the Navy is amending its Admiralty Claims regulations concerning the scope of admiralty claims and the limit on the Secretary of the Navy's settlement authority on admiralty claims reflected in Chapter XII of the Manual of the Judge Advocate General (JAGMAN). The Department of the Navy is updating its Admiralty Claims regulations to reflect the United States Code provisions.
Illinois Disaster # IL-00010
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Illinois (FEMA-1729-DR), dated 09/25/2007. Incident: Severe Storms And Flooding Incident Period: 08/20/2007 through 08/31/2007. Effective Date: 09/25/2007. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 11/26/2007. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 06/25/2008.
Pueblo of Picuris Liquor Code
This notice publishes the Pueblo of Picuris Liquor Code. The Act regulates and controls the possession, sale, and consumption of liquor within the Pueblo of Picuris Indian Reservation. The Reservation is located on trust land and this Act allows for the possession and sale of alcoholic beverages within the exterior boundaries of the Pueblo of Picuris Indian Reservation. This Act will increase the ability of the tribal government to control the distribution and possession of liquor within their reservation and at the same time will provide an important source of revenue and strengthening of the tribal government and the delivery of tribal services.
Privacy Act of 1974 Republication of Systems of Records Notices
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is republishing 34 system of records notices in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, to incorporate minor corrective and administrative changes. NARA proposes to add one new system to its inventory, NARA 39, Visitor Ticketing Application (VISTA) Files; change the name of NARA 37 from ``Order Online!'' to ``NARA Online Ordering System;'' and to revise its routine uses (found in Appendix A) to incorporate routine use language recommended by the President's Task Force on Identity Theft. This routine use is being added to all of the systems in NARA's inventory. One system, among NARA's inventory of system notices, NARA 23, Office of Inspector General Investigative Case Files, was published in the Federal Register on June 6, 2007 [72 FR 31348]. That system notice is not republished here. The proposed changes are in compliance with OMB Circular No. A-130, Appendix I. One system is being deleted from the inventory of systems notices because NARA no longer maintains the information (NARA 29, State Historical Records Advisory Board Member Files).
Notice of Filing of a Pesticide Petition for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities
This notice announces the initial filing of a pesticide petition proposing the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities.
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Mississippi: Clean Air Interstate Rule
EPA is taking final action to approve a revision to the Mississippi State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted on January 16, 2007. This revision addresses the requirements of EPA's Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) promulgated on May 12, 2005, and subsequently revised on April 28, 2006, and December 13, 2006. EPA has determined that the SIP revision fully implements the CAIR requirements for Mississippi. As a result of this action, EPA will also withdraw, through a separate rulemaking, the CAIR Federal Implementation Plans (FIPs) concerning sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOX) annual, and NOX ozone season emissions for Mississippi. The CAIR FIPs for all States in the CAIR region were promulgated on April 28, 2006, and subsequently revised on December 13, 2006. CAIR requires States to reduce emissions of SO2 and NOX that significantly contribute to, and interfere with maintenance of, the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulates (PM2.5) and/or ozone in any downwind state. CAIR establishes State budgets for SO2 and NOX and requires States to submit SIP revisions that implement these budgets in States that EPA concluded did contribute to nonattainment in downwind states. States have the flexibility to choose which control measures to adopt to achieve the budgets, including participating in the EPA-administered cap-and-trade programs. In the SIP revision that EPA is approving today, Mississippi has met the CAIR requirements by electing to participate in the EPA-administered cap- and-trade programs addressing SO2, NOX annual, and NOX ozone season emissions for Mississippi.
Use of Campaign Funds for Donations to Non-Federal Candidates and Any Other Lawful Purpose Other Than Personal Use
The Federal Election Commission is revising its rules regarding the use of campaign funds by candidates and other individuals. The revision adds to the current list of permissible uses of campaign funds in Commission regulations: donations to non-Federal candidates; and any other lawful purpose other than personal use. This change conforms the provision with those in the Federal Election Campaign Act, as amended (``the Act''). Further information is provided in the supplementary information that follows.
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
This rule amends Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of changes in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding of new obstacles, or changing 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.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318-111 and A318-112 Airplanes and Model A319, A320, and A321 Airplanes
The FAA is superseding two existing airworthiness directives (ADs). One AD applies to all Airbus Model A319 and A320 airplanes and currently requires repetitive ultrasonic inspections to detect fatigue cracking in the wing/fuselage joint cruciform fittings, and corrective actions if necessary. The other AD applies to all Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 airplanes and currently requires a revision to the Airworthiness Limitations section (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA). This new AD requires new revisions to the ALS of the ICA to incorporate service life limits for certain items and inspections to detect fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or corrosion in certain structures; and accomplishment of the repetitive ultrasonic inspections of the wing/fuselage joint cruciform fittings in accordance with the revised ALS of the ICA. This AD also adds airplanes to the applicability. This AD results from issuance of new and more restrictive service life limits and structural inspections based on fatigue testing and in-service findings. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or corrosion in principal structural elements and to prevent failure of certain life limited parts, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Airplanes and Model A310 Airplanes
The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Airbus Model A300 and A310 airplanes, and certain Model A300-600 series airplanes. That AD currently requires an inspection of the wing and center fuel tanks to determine if certain P- clips are installed and corrective action if necessary. That AD also requires an inspection of electrical bonding points of certain equipment in the center fuel tank for the presence of a blue coat and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. That AD also requires installation of new bonding leads and electrical bonding points on certain equipment in the wing, center, and trim fuel tanks, as necessary. This new AD requires, for certain airplanes, installation of bonding on an additional bracket and modification of the fuel/defuel valves on the left-hand wing. This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to ensure continuous electrical bonding protection of equipment in the wing, center, and trim fuel tanks and to prevent damage to wiring in the wing and center fuel tanks, due to failed P-clips used for retaining the wiring and pipes, which could result in a possible fuel ignition source in the fuel tanks.
Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000 Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Type Certificate No. A00010WI Previously Held by Raytheon Aircraft Company) Model 390 Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model 390 airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the starter-generator to determine the serial number (S/N) and suffix letter, which indicates if the part is improperly shimmed. This AD also requires you to replace any improperly shimmed starter- generator with a properly shimmed starter-generator. This AD results from reports of a manufacturing error where certain starter-generators may have been improperly shimmed. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct improperly shimmed starter-generators, which could result in premature starter-generator failure. This failure could lead to increased chances of dual starter-generator failure on the same flight.
Exemptions for Banks Under Section 3(a)(5) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Related Rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is adopting rules and rule amendments regarding exemptions from the definitions of ``broker'' and ``dealer'' under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Exchange Act'') for banks' securities activities. In particular, the Commission is adopting a conditional exemption that will allow banks to effect riskless principal transactions with non- U.S. persons pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933 (``Securities Act''). The Commission also is amending and redesignating an existing exemption from the definition of ``dealer'' for banks' securities lending activities as a conduit lender. In addition, the Commission is conforming a rule that grants a limited exemption from U.S. broker-dealer registration for foreign broker-dealers to the amended definitions of ``broker'' and ``dealer'' under the Exchange Act. Finally, the Commission is withdrawing three rules under the Exchange Act: A rule defining the term ``bank'' for purposes of the Exchange Act's definitions of ``broker'' and ``dealer,'' due to judicial invalidation; a time-limited exemption for banks' securities activities, due to the passage of time; and an exemption from the definitions of ``broker'' and ``dealer'' for savings associations and savings banks, as the exemption no longer necessary in light of subsequent legislation.
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