January 14, 2008 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

2006 Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowance Survey Report: Alaska and Washington, DC, Areas
Document Number: Z7-25297
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Office of Personnel Management, Personnel Management Office, Agencies and Commissions
Reader Aids
Document Number: FR-2008-01-14-ReaderAids
Type: Reader Aids
Date: 2008-01-14
Endangered Species
Document Number: E8-495
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NMFS has completed a draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) on the Issuance of Endangered Species Act Permits for Scientific Research on Endangered and Threatened Sea Turtles in the North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico.
Oklahoma; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration
Document Number: E8-468
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
This notice amends the notice of an emergency for the State of Oklahoma (FEMA-3280-EM), dated December 10, 2007, and related determinations.
Oklahoma; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
Document Number: E8-467
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the State of Oklahoma (FEMA-1735-DR), dated December 18, 2007, and related determinations.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E8-466
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has submitted the following information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The submission describes the nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents, the estimated burden (i.e., the time, effort and resources used by respondents to respond) and cost, and includes the actual data collection instruments FEMA will use. Title: Collection Financial System. OMB Number: 1660-0011. Abstract: FEMA may request debtors to provide personal financial information on FEMA Form 22-13 concerning their current financial position. With this information, FEMA evaluates whether to allow debtors to pay the FEMA debts under installment repayment agreements and if so, under what terms. FEMA also uses this data to determine whether to compromise, suspend, or completely terminate collection efforts on respondent's debts. This data is also used to locate the debtor's assets if the debts are sent for judicial enforcement. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Number of Respondents: 1000. Estimated Time per Respondent: .75 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 750 hours. Frequency of Response: Once per year. Comments: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Nathan Lesser, Desk Officer, Department of Homeland Security/FEMA, and sent via electronic mail to oirasubmission@omb.eop.gov or faxed to (202) 395-6974. Comments must be submitted on or before February 13, 2008.
Oregon; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
Document Number: E8-465
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the State of Oregon (FEMA-1733-DR), dated December 8, 2007, and related determinations.
Oregon; Amendment No. 5 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
Document Number: E8-464
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Oregon (FEMA-1733-DR), dated December 8, 2007, and related determinations.
Nondiscrimination in Matters Pertaining to Faith-Based Organizations
Document Number: E8-463
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Homeland Security
This proposed rule would implement Executive Branch policy that, within the framework of constitutional church-state guidelines, faith-based organizations should be able to compete on an equal footing with other organizations for Federal funding and participate, on an equal footing with other organizations, in Federally-funded activities.
Announcement of Funding Awards for the Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) Fiscal Year 2006
Document Number: E8-462
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development
In accordance with section 102 (a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this announcement notifies the public of past funding decisions made by the Department in competitions for funding under the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI). This announcement contains the names of the awardees and the amounts of the awards made available by HUD.
Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval, Comments Requested
Document Number: E8-461
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval, Comments Requested
Document Number: E8-460
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested
Document Number: E8-459
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 44 U.S.C. Sections 3501-3520. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a current valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Linden, TN
Document Number: E8-458
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
This document requests comments on a petition for rulemaking filed by George S. Flinn, Jr., requesting the allotment of Channel 267A at Linden, Tennessee to prevent removal of Linden's first potential local service. The reference coordinates for Channel 267A at Linden, Tennessee, are 35-39-45 NL and 87-44-25 WL.
Hand Trucks and Certain Parts Thereof from the People's Republic of China; Preliminary Results, Partial Intent to Rescind and Partial Rescission of the 2005-06 Administrative Review
Document Number: E8-456
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
In response to requests from interested parties, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on hand trucks and certain parts thereof (``hand trucks'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC'') covering the period December 1, 2005, through November 30, 2006. We have preliminarily determined that sales have been made below normal value (``NV'') by one exporter participating in the review. We have also preliminarily rescinded the review for five exporters that did not have any exports during the period of review (``POR'') or whose request for review was timely withdrawn. We have also preliminarily determined that two companies have not demonstrated that they are entitled to separate rates and have assigned them the rate for the PRC-wide entity. If these preliminary results are adopted in the final results of these reviews, we will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection (``CBP'') to assess antidumping duties on all appropriate entries. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results. We will issue the final results no later than 120 days from the date of publication of this notice.
Notice of Methodology for the Delaware River and Bay Integrated List Water Quality Assessment
Document Number: E8-453
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Delaware River Basin Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that the methodology, including data sets, to be used in developing the 2008 Delaware River and Bay Integrated List Water Quality Assessment is available for review and comment.
Paperwork Reduction Act; Notice of Intent To Collect; Comment Request
Document Number: E8-452
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: National Drug Control Policy Office, Executive Office of the President
This action proposes the collection of drug control information from State Educational Agencies regarding State and local support for the Student Drug Testing Programs.
Paperwork Reduction Act; Notice of Intent To Collect; Comment Request
Document Number: E8-451
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: National Drug Control Policy Office, Executive Office of the President
This action proposes the collection of drug control information from State Educational Agencies regarding State and local support for the Student Drug Testing Programs.
Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program
Document Number: E8-450
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Department of Education
The Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education proposes a priority under the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program. The Assistant Secretary may use this priority for competitions in fiscal year (FY) 2008 and later years. We take this action to support the implementation of models with demonstrated effectiveness in identifying and serving gifted and talented students who are economically disadvantaged or limited English proficient, or who have disabilities, and who may not be identified and served through typical strategies for identifying gifted children. We intend the priority to increase the availability of proven approaches for increasing the number of students from underrepresented groups performing at high levels of academic achievement.
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services; List of Correspondence
Document Number: E8-448
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Department of Education
The Secretary is publishing the following list pursuant to section 607(f) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, as amended by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA). Under section 607(f) of IDEA, the Secretary is required, on a quarterly basis, to publish in the Federal Register a list of correspondence from the U.S. Department of Education (Department) received by individuals during the previous quarter that describes the interpretations of the Department of IDEA or the regulations that implement IDEA.
Practices and Procedures
Document Number: E8-447
Type: Rule
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Merit Systems Protection Board, Agencies and Commissions
The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB or the Board) is amending its rules of practice and procedure in this part to reflect the relocation of its Northeastern Regional Office. On January 22, 2008, the Board relocates its Northeastern Regional Office from the U.S. Customhouse, Room 501, Second and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2987, to 1601 Market Street, Suite 1700, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Appendix II of this part is amended to show the new address. The Northeastern Office telephone numbers remain unchanged.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: E8-446
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Amendment to General Routine Uses
Document Number: E8-445
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency is giving notice that it proposes to amend its current list of General Routine Uses to add a new routine use. The new general routine use will allow the Agency to disclose information in its systems covered under the Privacy Act to persons and entities that may be needed by the Agency to respond, prevent, minimize or remedy harm resulting from an actual or suspected breach or compromise of personally identifiable information. The Agency currently has general routine uses A-K that are applicable to more than one of EPA's systems of records. The intent of this notice is to add general routine use ``L'' to the current list of General Routine Uses.
Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act
Document Number: E8-443
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act, signed into law on October 10, 2000, amended the Clean Water Act (CWA), to incorporate provisions to reduce the risk of illness to users of the Nation's recreational waters. Section 406(b) of the CWA, as amended by the BEACH Act, authorizes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to award grants to eligible States, Territories, Tribes, and local governments to develop and implement microbiological monitoring programs of coastal recreation waters, including the Great Lakes, which are adjacent to beaches or similar points of access used by the public. BEACH Act grants also develop and implement programs to notify the public of the potential exposure to disease-causing microorganisms in these waters. EPA encourages coastal and Great Lakes States and Territories to apply for BEACH Act grants for program implementation (referred to as implementation grants) to implement effective and comprehensive coastal recreation water monitoring and public notification programs. EPA also encourages coastal and Great Lakes Tribes to apply for BEACH Act grants for program development (referred to as development grants) to develop effective and comprehensive coastal recreation water monitoring and public notification programs.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Transition Program for Equipment Manufacturers (Renewal); EPA ICR No. 1826.04, OMB Control No. 2060-0369
Document Number: E8-442
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (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 to renew an existing approved collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost.
Federal Management Regulation; Real Property Policies Update
Document Number: E8-439
Type: Rule
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
GSA is amending the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) to update the legal citations and to incorporate additional policy guidance in accordance with Executive Order 13327. This final rule cancels and replaces in its entirety 41 CFR part 102-84, issued December 13, 2002.
Federal Management Regulation; Delegated Leasing Authority, Real Property Policies Update
Document Number: E8-438
Type: Rule
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The General Services Administration is amending the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) to limit General Purpose leasing delegations for space acquisitions up to a maximum of 19,999 rentable square feet.
Requested Administrative Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws
Document Number: E8-437
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation
As authorized by Public Law 105-383 and Public Law 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.- build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD-2008-0002 at https:// www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Public Law 105-383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR Part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.- flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter's interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in Sec. 388.4 of MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388.
Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Update of the Kahului Harbor, Maui County, HI Master Plan
Document Number: E8-436
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Department of Transportation, Maratime Administration, Maritime Administration
Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality regulations (40 CFR parts 1500-1508), the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) announces publication of a draft EIS for improvements to Kahului Harbor, Maui County, needed to address the community's needs for commercial harbor facilities through 2030. We are issuing this notice in compliance with NEPA and implementing regulations for the following purposes: (1) To advise other agencies and the public of our action; and (2) to announce a public meeting.
Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed TransCanada Keystone Pipeline Project
Document Number: E8-434
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Department of State
This notice advises the public that the Department of State intends to file a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Proposed TransCanada Keystone Pipeline Project with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and that the FEIS is now available to the public for review. The proposed action is the granting by the Department of State of a Presidential permit to TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, LLC (``Keystone'') for the construction, operation, and maintenance of pipeline facilities at the border of the U.S. and Canada for the transport of crude oil across the U.S.-Canada international boundary. The pipeline would enter the United States at the U.S.-Canada border in North Dakota and travel through South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Oklahoma.
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “Rembrandt: Three Faces of the Master”
Document Number: E8-433
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Department of State
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 ``Rembrandt: Three Faces of the Master'', 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 Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati, Ohio, from on or about March 7, 2008, until on or about May 21, 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.
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “Vatican Splendors”
Document Number: E8-432
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Department of State
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 ``Vatican Splendors,'' imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to a loan agreement with the foreign owner or custodian. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at The Florida International Museum, St. Petersburg, FL, from on or about February 9, 2008, until on or about May 11, 2008; The Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, OH, from on or about May 31, 2008, until on or about September 9, 2008, and The Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN, from on or about September 27, 2008, until on or about January 11, 2009, 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.
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: E8-431
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Food and Drug Administration's Transition to the Federal Dockets Management System
Document Number: E8-428
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is providing notice that effective January 15, 2008, the public will no longer be able to submit electronic comments to its Dockets through FDA's Web site. Electronic comments to FDA's Dockets may continue to be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. In recent months, FDA has alerted the public through our published Federal Register documents that after the transition date, electronic submissions will only be accepted by FDA through Federal Dockets Management System (FDMS). Please note that the process for submitting written comments to FDA's Dockets will remain the same.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: E8-427
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988; Notice of RRB Records Used in Computer Matching
Document Number: E8-426
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Railroad Retirement Board, Agencies and Commissions
As required by the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988, RRB is issuing public notice of its use and intent to use, in ongoing computer matching programs, civil service benefit and payment information obtained from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The purpose of this notice is to advise individuals applying for or receiving benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act of the use made by RRB of this information obtained from OPM by means of a computer match.
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
Document Number: E8-425
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Proposed Generic Communication; Implementation of Certificate of Compliance Amendments to Previously Loaded Spent Fuel Storage Casks
Document Number: E8-424
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to issue a regulatory issue summary (RIS) to inform addressees of requirements concerning the implementation of changes authorized by a 10 CFR Part 72 dry storage cask Certificate of Compliance (CoC) amendment to a cask loaded under the original CoC or an earlier amendment thereto (``previously loaded cask''). The NRC will include review of this matter in future inspections to verify compliance with these requirements. This Federal Register notice is available through the NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) under accession number ML073541293.
AREVA NP Inc.; Notice of Receipt of Application for Design Certification of the U.S. EPR
Document Number: E8-423
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Hearings
Document Number: E8-422
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold public hearings to allow for input on Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for the Tilefish Fishery.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Document Number: E8-420
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, Navy Department
The Department of the Navy is amending a system of records notice in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Meeting of the Defense Department Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS)
Document Number: E8-419
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense
Pursuant to section 10(a), Public Law 92-463, as amended, notice is hereby given of a forthcoming meeting of the Defense Department Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS). The purpose of the Committee meeting is to deliberate on the 2007 findings and recommendations, brief the 2007 report, and discuss the Committee's 2008 agenda. The meeting is open to the public, subject to the availability of space. Interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Defense Department Advisory Committee on Women in the Services. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the Point of Contact listed below at the address detailed below NLT 5 p.m., Friday, 25 January 2008. If a written statement is not received by Friday, 25 January 2008 prior to the meeting, which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the Defense Department Advisory Committee on Women in the Services until its next open meeting. The Designated Federal Officer will review all timely submissions with the Defense Department Advisory Committee on Women in the Services Chairperson and ensure they are provided to the members of the Defense Department Advisory Committee on Women in the Services. If members of the public are interested in making an oral statement, a written statement must be submitted as above. After reviewing the written comments, the Chairperson and the Designated Federal Officer will determine who of the requesting persons will be able to make an oral presentation of their issue during an open portion of this meeting or at a future meeting. Determination of who will be making an oral presentation will depend on time available and if the topics are relevant to the Committee's activities. Two minutes will be allotted to persons desiring to make an oral presentation. Oral presentations by members of the public will be permitted only on Tuesday, 29 January from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. before the full Committee. Number of oral presentations to be made will depend on the number of requests received from members of the public. Dates & Times: 29 January 2007, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 30 January 2007, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. 31 January 2007, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Double Tree Hotel Crystal City National Airport, 300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: E8-417
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-01-14
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The NRC is preparing a submittal to OMB for review of continued approval of information collections under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Information pertaining to the requirement to be submitted: 1. The title of the information collection: NRC Form 64, ``Travel Voucher'' (Part 1); NRC Form 64A, ``Travel Voucher'' (Part 2); and NRC Form 64B, ``Optional Travel Voucher'' (Part 2). 2. Current OMB approval number: 3150-0192. 3. How often the collection is required: On occasion. 4. Who is required or asked to report: Contractors, consultants and invited NRC travelers who travel in the course of conducting business for the NRC. 5. The number of annual respondents: 100. 6. The number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request: 100 hours (1 hour per form). 7. Abstract: Consultants, contractors, and those invited by the NRC to travel (e.g., prospective employees) must file travel vouchers and trip reports in order to be reimbursed for their travel expenses. The information collected includes the name, address, social security number, and the amount to be reimbursed. Travel expenses that are reimbursed are confined to those expenses essential to the transaction of official business for an approved trip. Submit, by March 14, 2008 comments that address the following questions: 1. Is the proposed collection of information necessary for the NRC to properly perform its functions? Does the information have practical utility? 2. Is the burden estimate accurate? 3. Is there a way to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected? 4. How can the burden of the information collection be minimized, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology? A copy of the draft supporting statement may be viewed free of charge at the NRC Public Document Room, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Room O-1 F21, Rockville, MD 20852. OMB clearance requests are available at the NRC worldwide Web site: https:// www.nrc.gov/public-involve/doc-comment/omb/. The document will be available on the NRC home page site for 60 days after the signature date of this notice. Comments and questions about the information collection requirements may be directed to the NRC Clearance Officer, Margaret A. Janney (T-5 F52), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, by telephone at 301-415-7245, or by e-mail to INFOCOLLECTS@NRC.GOV.
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