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Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2007-006, Contractor Compliance Program and Integrity Reporting
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), at the request of the Department of Justice (DoJ), in order to require contractors to have a code of ethics and business conduct, establish and maintain specific internal controls to detect and prevent improper conduct in connection with the award or performance of Government contracts or subcontracts, and to notify contracting officers without delay whenever they become aware of violations of Federal criminal law with regard to such contracts or subcontracts.
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes
This document extends the comment period for the above- referenced NPRM, which proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Boeing Model 737-600, -700, - 700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes. The NRPM would require various repetitive inspections to detect cracks along the chemically milled steps of the fuselage skin or missing or loose fasteners in the area of the preventative modification or repairs, replacement of the time- limited repair with the permanent repair if applicable, and applicable corrective actions if necessary, which would end certain repetitive inspections. The NPRM results from a fatigue test that revealed numerous cracks in the upper skin panel at the chemically milled step above the lap joint. This extension of the comment period is necessary to ensure that all interested persons have ample opportunity to submit any written relevant data, views, or arguments regarding the NPRM.
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and MD-88 Airplanes
This document extends the comment period for the above- referenced NPRM, which proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD- 81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and MD-88 airplanes. The NPRM would require repetitive inspections for cracking of the overwing frames from stations 845 to 905 (MD-87 stations 731 to 791), left and right sides, and corrective actions if necessary. The NPRM results from reports of cracked overwing frames. This extension of the comment period is necessary to ensure that all interested persons have ample opportunity to submit any written relevant data, views, or arguments regarding the NPRM.
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Northern Rockfish for Vessels Participating in the Rockfish Entry Level Fishery in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for northern rockfish for vessels participating in the rockfish entry level fishery in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2007 total allowable catch (TAC) of northern rockfish allocated to vessels participating in the rockfish entry level fishery in the Central Regulatory Area of the GOA.
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries; 2008 Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Specifications; 2008 Research Set-Aside Projects
NMFS proposes specifications for the 2008 summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass fisheries and provides notice of three conditionally approved projects that will be requesting Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) as part of the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's (Council) Research Set-Aside (RSA) program. The implementing regulations for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP) require NMFS to publish specifications for the upcoming fishing year for each of these species and to provide an opportunity for public comment. Furthermore, regulations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson- Stevens Act) require a notice to be published to provide interested parties the opportunity to comment on applications for EFPs. The intent of this action is to establish harvest levels that assure that the target fishing mortality rates (F) or exploitation rates specified for these species in the FMP are not exceeded and to allow for rebuilding of the stocks as well as to provide notice of EFP requests, all in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Act.
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; American Health Information Community Quality Workgroup Meeting
This notice announces the 13th meeting of the American Health Information Community Quality Workgroup in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C., App.)
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; American Health Information Community Electronic Health Records Workgroup Meeting
This notice announces the 20th meeting of the American Health Information Community Electronic Health Records Workgroup in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92-463, 5 U.S.C., App.)
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; American Health Information Community Consumer Empowerment Workgroup Meeting
This notice announces the 21st meeting of the American Health Information Community Consumer Empowerment Workgroup in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. No. 92-463, 5 U.S.C., App.)
Surety Companies Acceptable on Federal Bonds: Amendment-Swiss Reinsurance America Corporation
This is Supplement No. 3 to the Treasury Department Circular 570, 2007 Revision, published July 2, 2007, at 72 FR 36192.
Surety Companies Acceptable on Federal Bonds: Southwest Marine and General Insurance Company
This is Supplement No. 4 to the Treasury Department Circular 570, 2007 Revision, published July 2, 2007, at 72 FR 36192.
Ravalli County Resource Advisory Committee
The Ravalli County Resource Advisory Committee will be meeting for a presentation from James Peterson with the Evergreen Foundation and hold a short public forum (question and answer session). The meeting is being held pursuant to the authorities in the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463) and under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-393). The meeting is open to the public.
Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2155-2175 MHz Band
In this document, we seek comment on service rules for licensed fixed and mobile services, including Advanced Wireless Services (AWS), in the 2155-2175 MHz band (AWS-3). We seek comment on rules for licensing this newly designated spectrum in a manner that will permit it to be fully and promptly utilized to bring advanced wireless services to American consumers. Our objective is to allow for the most effective and efficient use of the spectrum in this band, while also encouraging development of robust wireless broadband services. We propose to apply our flexible, market-oriented rules to the band in order to meet this objective.
TRICARE, Formerly Known as the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Coverage of Physician Assistant Services
This action corrects the reference to a re-designated paragraph within this part regarding the allowable charge for physician assistant services. This document is published to improve the accuracy of 32 CFR part 199.
Airworthiness Directive; Lockheed Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G Series Airplanes
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Lockheed Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G series airplanes. This proposed AD would require revising the FAA-approved maintenance inspection program to include inspections that will give no less than the required damage to tolerance rating for each structural significant item (SSI), doing repetitive inspections to detect cracks of all SSIs, and repairing cracked structure. This proposed AD results from a report of incidents involving fatigue cracking and corrosion in transport category airplanes that are approaching or have exceeded their design service objective. We are proposing this AD to maintain the continued structural integrity of the entire fleet of Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G series airplanes.
National Toxicology Program (NTP); Report on Carcinogens (RoC); Availability of the Draft Background Documents for Aristolochic Acid Related Exposures (Two Candidate Substances: Botanical Products Containing Aristolochic Acid and Aristolochic Acid) and Riddelliine and Request for Public Comment on the Draft Background Documents; Announcement of the Aristolochic Acid Related Exposures and Riddelliine Expert Panel Meeting
The NTP announces the availability of the draft background documents for (1) aristolochic acid related exposures (the background document describes information on two candidate substances: Botanical products containing aristolochic acid and aristolochic acid) and (2) riddelliine on November 13, 2007, on the RoC Web site (https:// ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/10091 see aristolochic acid related exposures or riddelliine) or in printed text from the RoC (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT below). The NTP invites the submission of public comments on the two draft background documents (see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below). The expert panel will meet on January 24-25, 2008, at the Chapel Hill Sheraton Hotel, One Europa Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514, to peer review the draft background documents for aristolochic acid related exposures and riddelliine and, once completed, make a recommendation regarding the listing status (i.e., known to be a human carcinogen, reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen, or not to list) for botanical products containing aristolochic acid, for aristolochic acid, and for riddelliine in the 12th Edition of the RoC (12th RoC). The RoC expert panel meeting is open to the public with time scheduled for oral public comments. Attendance is limited only by the available meeting room space. Following the expert panel meeting and completion of the expert panel report, the NTP will post the final version of the background documents and the expert panel peer review reports on the RoC Web site.
North American Free-Trade Agreement, Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews
On November 6, 2007, Holcim Apasco, S.A. de C.V. filed a First Request for Panel Review with the United States section of the NAFTA Secretariat pursuant to Article 1904 of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Panel review was requested of the Notice of Final Results of the Antidumping Changed Circumstances Review made by the International Trade Administration, respecting Gray Portland Cement and Clinker from Mexico. This determination was published in the Federal Register (72 FR 61863) on November 1, 2007. The NAFTA Secretariat has assigned Case Number USA-MEX-2007-1904-02 to this request.
Notice of Extension of Public Scoping Period and Intent To Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to the Final Environmental Impact Statement
Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500-1508), the Department of the Navy (DON) published a notice of intent to prepare a Supplemental EIS to the Final Environmental Impact Statement for ``Developing Home Port Facilities for Three NIMITZ Class Aircraft Carriers in Support of the U.S. Pacific Fleet'' dated July 1999 with its Record of Decision signed on 28 January 2000 and published in the Federal Register on 8 February 2000 (65 FR 6181) and announced public comment period in the Federal Register, 72 FR 59085 on October 18, 2007. This notice announces the extension of the public scoping period from November 19, 2007 to December 3, 2007.
Emergency Closures and Restrictions on Public Land in Oregon
Pursuant to Title 43 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Sec. 8364.1 and 43 CFR 8341.2(a), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Medford District Office is publishing these closures and restrictions for motorized vehicles on certain public lands in Jackson County Oregon. These lands are located within the Timber Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area, under the jurisdiction of the BLM Medford District Office. The closures and restrictions are needed in order to protect the area's natural resources and provide for public health and safety and address ongoing resource damage, vehicles and off-road vehicles, and conduct.
Notice of Availability of Model Application Concerning Technical Specification Improvement To Revise Control Rod Notch Surveillance Frequency, Clarify SRM Insert Control Rod Action, and Clarify Frequency Example
Notice is hereby given that the staff of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has prepared a model safety evaluation (SE) relating to the revision of Standard Technical Specifications (STS), NUREG-1430 (B&W), NUREG-1431 (Westinghouse), NUREG-1432 (CE), NUREG- 1433 (BWR/4) and NUREG-1434 (BWR/6). Specifically the SE addresses: (1) The revision of the technical specification (TS) surveillance requirement (SR) 3.1.3.2 frequency in STS 3.1.3, ``Control Rod OPERABILITY,'' (NUREG-1433 and NUREG-1434), (2) a clarification to the requirement to fully insert all insertable control rods for the limiting condition for operation (LCO) in STS 3.3.1.2, Required Action E.2, ``Source Range Monitor Instrumentation'' (NUREG-1434 only), and (3) the revision of Example 1.4-3 in STS Section 1.4 ``Frequency'' to clarify the applicability of the 1.25 surveillance test interval extension (NUREG-1430 through NUREG-1434). The NRC staff has also prepared a model license amendment request and a model no significant hazards consideration (NSHC) determination relating to this matter. The purpose of these models is to permit the NRC to efficiently process amendments that propose to modify TS control rod SR testing frequency, clarify TS control insertion requirements, and clarify SR frequency discussions. Licensees of nuclear power reactors to which the models apply can request amendments, confirming the applicability of the SE and NSHC determination to their plant licensing basis.
Proclaiming Certain Lands as Reservation for the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan
This notice informs the public that the Assistant Secretary Indian Affairs proclaimed approximately 78.26 acres, more or less, as the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indian Reservation for the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan.
NUREG-1556, Volume 21, “Consolidated Guidance About Materials Licenses Program-Specific Guidance About Possession Licenses for Production of Radioactive Material Using an Accelerator”
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is announcing the completion and availability of NUREG-1556, Volume 21, ``Consolidated Guidance About Materials Licenses, Program-Specific Guidance About Possession Licenses for Production of Radioactive Material Using an Accelerator,'' dated October 2007.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Safer Detergent Stewardship Initiative (SDSI) Program; EPA ICR No. 2261.01, OMB No. 2070-NEW
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 for a new collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost.
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “Projects 86: Gert & Uwe Tobias”
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ``Projects 86: Gert & Uwe Tobias,'' imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, New York, from on or about November 28, 2007, until on or about February 25, 2008, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register.
Returns Required on Magnetic Media
This document contains final regulations relating to the requirements for filing corporate income tax returns and returns of organizations required to file returns under section 6033 on magnetic media pursuant to section 6011(e) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code). The term magnetic media includes any magnetic media permitted under applicable regulations, revenue procedures, or publications, including electronic filing. The final regulations are necessary to update and clarify the rules and procedures for corporations and organizations that are required to file their returns electronically. The final regulations affect corporations, including electing small business corporations (S corporations), with assets of $10 million or more that file Form 1120, U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return, or Form 1120S, U.S. Income Tax Return for an S Corporation; exempt organizations with assets of $10 million or more that are required to file returns under section 6033, and private foundations or section 4947(a)(1) trusts that are required to file returns under section 6033.
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed 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:
Nominations for the 2008 Annual Sustainable Fisheries Leadership Awards
In 2006, NOAA established the Sustainable Fisheries Leadership Awards Program to annually recognize outstanding performances, achievements and leadership by industries, organizations and individuals who promote best stewardship practices for the sustainable use of living marine resources and ecosystems, and who have fostered change and inspired a stewardship ethic within their community. This notice solicits nominations of qualified individuals for the third annual Sustainable Fisheries Leadership Awards in six award categories listed in this Notice. NMFS has partnered with the Fish for the Future Foundation for this awards program.
Circular Welded Carbon Quality Steel Pipe from the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination; Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances; and Alignment of Final Countervailing Duty Determination with Final Antidumping Duty Determination
The Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of circular welded carbon quality steel pipe from the People's Republic of China. For information on the estimated subsidy rates, see the ``Suspension of Liquidation'' section of this notice. The Department further determines preliminarily that critical circumstances exist with respect to imports of the subject merchandise. This notice also serves to align the final countervailing duty determination in this investigation with the final determination in the companion antidumping duty investigation of circular welded carbon quality steel pipe from the People's Republic of China.
Railroad Track Maintenance Credit
This document contains final regulations that provide rules for claiming the railroad track maintenance credit under section 45G of the Internal Revenue Code for qualified railroad track maintenance expenditures paid or incurred by a Class II railroad or Class III railroad and other eligible taxpayers during the taxable year. These final regulations reflect changes to the law made by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, the Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005, and the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006.
Announcement of Meetings of the International Telecommunication Advisory Committee
This notice announces meetings of the International Telecommunication Advisory Committee (ITAC) to prepare advice on U.S. positions for meeting of the Advisory and Study Groups of the International Telecommunication UnionTelecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T). The ITAC will meet as the ITAC-T to prepare for the ITU-T December 2007 Advisory Group meeting on November 14 and 19, 2007, in the Washington, DC metro area. Both meetings are from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Eastern Time. A conference bridge will be provided. Meeting details will be posted on the mailing list itac-t@state.gov. People desiring to participate on this list may apply to the secretariat at minardje@state.gov. The ITAC will meet as the ITAC Study Group B to prepare for the January 2008 meeting of ITU-T Study Groups 11, 13, and 19 hosted by COMTECH Telecommunications Corporation in Chantilly, Virginia. The meeting will start at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on December 14, 2007. A conference bridge will be provided. Meeting details will be posted on the mailing list sgb@state.gov. People desiring to participate on this list may apply to the secretariat at minardje@state.gov. The meetings are open to the public.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request for EFTPS Primary Contact Information Form
The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning the EFTPS Primary Contact Information Form.
Information Reporting on Employer-Owned Life Insurance Contracts
This document contains temporary regulations concerning information reporting on employer-owned life insurance contracts under section 6039I of the Internal Revenue Code (Code). This temporary regulation is necessary to provide taxpayers with immediate guidance as to how the requirements of section 6039I should be applied. The temporary regulations generally apply to taxpayers that are engaged in a trade or business and that are directly or indirectly a beneficiary of a life insurance contract covering the life of an insured who is an employee of the trade or business on the date the contract is issued. The text of these temporary regulations also serves as the text of proposed regulations set forth in the notice of proposed rulemaking on this subject elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register.
Information Reporting on Employer-Owned Life Insurance Contracts
Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations concerning information reporting on employer-owned life insurance contracts under section 6039I of the Internal Revenue Code (Code). The temporary regulations generally apply to taxpayers that are engaged in a trade or business and that are directly or indirectly a beneficiary of a life insurance contract covering the life of an insured who is an employee of the trade or business on the date the contract is issued. The text of those temporary regulations also serves as the text of these proposed regulations.
Advance Electronic Presentation of Cargo Information for Truck Carriers Required To Be Transmitted Through ACE Truck Manifest at Ports in the State of Alaska
Pursuant to section 343(a) of the Trade Act of 2002 and implementing regulations, truck carriers and other eligible parties are required to transmit advance electronic truck cargo information to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through a CBP-approved electronic data interchange. In a previous document, CBP designated the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Truck Manifest System as the approved interchange and announced that the requirement that advance electronic cargo information be transmitted through ACE would be phased in by groups of ports of entry. This document announces that at all land border ports in the state of Alaska truck carriers will be required to file electronic manifests through the ACE Truck Manifest System.
National Mathematics Advisory Panel
This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of an upcoming meeting, including a public hearing, with members of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel. The notice also describes the functions of the Panel. Notice of this meeting is required by section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and is intended to notify the public of their opportunity to attend.
Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New Source Review (NSR): Reconsideration of Inclusion of Fugitive Emissions
On December 31, 2002, we (the EPA) issued our final New Source Review (NSR) Improvement Rule which, among other things, requires all sources to include ``fugitive emissions'' in assessing whether a proposed physical or operational change qualifies as a ``major modification'' that is subject to review under major NSR. On July 11, 2003, we received a petition for reconsideration on behalf of Newmont USA Limited, dba Newmont Mining Corporation (``Newmont'') arguing that the December 31, 2002 final rule failed to comply with the Clean Air Act (Act) requirement that EPA conduct a rulemaking to list source categories for which fugitive emissions must be included in computing a source's emissions to determine whether it is a ``major stationary source.'' In January 2004, we agreed to reconsider this issue. In this action, we are proposing to revise the provisions of the December 2002 final rules related to the treatment of fugitive emissions for purposes of determining whether a physical or operational change at an existing major source qualifies as a major modification. We request public comment on the proposed revisions. In this action, we are also providing guidelines for determining when and how emissions are to be considered fugitive for NSR and Title V permitting.
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Seeks Comment on Post-Reconfiguration 800 MHz Band Plan for the U.S.-Canada Border Regions
This document seeks comment on post-reconfiguration 800 MHz band plans for the U.S.-Canada border regions. The Bureau, by this action, affords interested parties an opportunity to submit comments and reply comments on proposals for establishing a reconfigured 800 MHz band plan in the U.S.-Canada border region in order to accomplish the Commission's goals for band reconfiguration.
Notice Announcing Public Workshop
The Department of Homeland Security Privacy Office will host a public workshop, CCTV: Developing Privacy Best Practices.
Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement: Shelby Avenue/Demonbreun Street (Gateway Boulevard) Corridor, Davidson County, TN
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is issuing this notice to advise the public of its intent to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement in cooperation with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for the Shelby Avenue/Demonbreun Street (Gateway Boulevard) Corridor in Davidson County, Tennessee.
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