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Download as PDF 8836 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 32 / Friday, February 15, 2008 / Proposed Rules assembly on the trigger housing of the inflation cylinder on the escape slides in accordance with Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737–25–1403, Revision 1, dated November 29, 2001, terminates the corresponding action required by paragraph (a) of AD 2001–15–01. All other applicable actions required by paragraph (a) of AD 2001–15–01 must be fully complied with. (j) For Model 737–600, –700, and –800 series airplanes: Modification of the escape slide latch assembly in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 737–25–1404, Revision 1, dated April 18, 2002, terminates the corresponding action required by paragraph (a) of AD 2001–15–01. All other applicable actions required by paragraph (a) of AD 2001–15–01 must be fully complied with. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (k)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, ATTN: Robert K. 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ACTION: Correction to concept release. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with PROPOSALS AGENCY: SUMMARY: This document contains corrections to the concept release to obtain information about the extent and nature of the public’s interest in revising oil and gas reserves disclosure VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:07 Feb 14, 2008 Jkt 214001 SUMMARY: The United States International Trade Commission (‘‘Commission’’) proposed to amend its Rules of Practice and Procedure concerning rules of general application, adjudication, and enforcement and published a notice of its proposal on December 20, 2007. 72 FR 72280 (Dec. 20, 2007). The Commission required written comments to be filed by 5:15 p.m. within 60 days after publication of the notice of proposed rulemaking. Two entities have requested six week extensions of time to file their written comments. The Commission has PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 determined to extend the deadline by six weeks. DATES: To be assured of consideration, written comments must be received by 5:15 p.m. on March 31, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number MISC–022, by any of the following methods: —Federal Rulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. —Agency Web Site: https:// www.usitc.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments on the Web site at https:// www.usitc.gov/secretary/edis.htm. —E-mail: james.worth@usitc.gov. Include docket number MISC–022 in the subject line of the message. —Mail: For paper submission. U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Room 112, Washington, DC 20436. —Hand Delivery/Courier: U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Room 112, Washington, DC 20436. From the hours of 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number (MISC–022) or Regulatory Information Number (RIN) for this rulemaking. All comments received will be posted without change to https://www.usitc.gov, including any personal information provided. For paper copies, a signed original and 14 copies of each set of comments, along with a cover letter stating the nature of the commenter’s interest in the proposed rulemaking, should be submitted to Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Room 112, Washington, DC 20436. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.usitc.gov and/or the U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Room 112, Washington, DC 20436. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Worth, Office of the General Counsel, United States International Trade Commission, telephone 202–205– 3065. Hearing-impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal at 202– 205–1810. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server at https://www.usitc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed amendments to the Rules of Practice and Procedure are necessary to E:\FR\FM\15FEP1.SGM 15FEP1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 32 / Friday, February 15, 2008 / Proposed Rules rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with PROPOSALS make certain technical corrections, to clarify certain provisions, to harmonize different parts of the Commission’s rules, and to address concerns that have arisen in Commission practice. The intended effect of the proposed amendments is to facilitate compliance with the Commission’s Rules and improve the administration of agency proceedings. The Commission encourages members of the public to comment, in addition to any other comments they wish to make on the proposed amendments, on whether the proposed amendments are in language that is sufficiently clear for users to understand. The Commission required written comments to be filed by 5:15 p.m. within 60 days after publication of the notice of proposed rulemaking. On January 25, 2008, Michael Doane, President of the ITC Trial Lawyers Association (‘‘ITCTLA’’), submitted a letter to the Commission requesting a six week extension of time for filing comments to the proposed amendments to the rules. On January 26, 2008, Michael Kirk, Executive Director of the American Intellectual Property Law Association, also submitted a letter to the Commission requesting a six week extension of time for filing comments to the proposed amendments to the rules. The Commission has determined to extend the deadline by six weeks to March 31, 2008. If the Commission decides to proceed with this rulemaking after reviewing the comments filed in response to this notice, the proposed rule revisions will be promulgated in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553), and will be codified in 19 CFR parts 201 and 210. Background Section 335 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1335) authorizes the Commission to adopt such reasonable procedures, rules, and regulations as it deems necessary to carry out its functions and duties. This rulemaking seeks to update certain outdated provisions and improve other provisions of the Commission’s existing Rules of Practice and Procedure. The Commission proposes amendments to its rules covering investigations under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337) in order to increase the efficiency of its section 337 investigations. This rulemaking effort began in 2003 when the ITCTLA submitted a report to the Commission which suggested several rule changes that it believed would make the Commission rules more effective. In the course of considering the ITCTLA VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:07 Feb 14, 2008 Jkt 214001 proposals, the Office of the General Counsel and the Office of Unfair Import Investigations also suggested various rule changes. The Commission invites the public to comment on all of these proposed rules amendments. In any comments, please consider addressing whether the proposed amendments are in language that is clear and easy to understand. In addition, in any comments, please consider addressing how the proposed rules amendments could be improved, and/or offering specific constructive alternatives where appropriate. Consistent with its ordinary practice, the Commission issued these proposed amendments in accordance with the rulemaking procedure in section 553 of the APA. This procedure entails the following steps: (1) Publication of a notice of proposed rulemaking; (2) solicitation of public comments on the proposed amendments; (3) Commission review of public comments on the proposed amendments; and (4) publication of final amendments at least thirty days prior to their effective date. By order of the Commission. Issued: February 12, 2008. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E8–2871 Filed 2–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R01–OAR–2006–0641; A–1–FRL– 8527–4] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Massachusetts; Certification of Tunnel Ventilation Systems in the Metropolitan Boston Air Pollution Control District Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Massachusetts. The SIP revision consists of technical revisions to Massachusetts regulation 310 CMR 7.38, ‘‘Certification of Tunnel Ventilation Systems in the Metropolitan Boston Air Pollution Control District.’’ The amendments better define the emissions monitoring techniques for various types of tunnel ventilation systems, and provide flexibility in emission monitoring requirements. This action is PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 8837 being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act. 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The Regional Office’s official hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 4:30, excluding legal holidays. Please see the direct final rule which is located in the Rules Section of this Federal Register for detailed instructions on how to submit comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald O. Cooke, Air Quality Unit, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA New England Regional Office, One Congress Street, Suite 1100 (CAQ), Boston, MA 02114–2023, telephone number (617) 918–1668, fax number (617) 918–0668, e-mail cooke.donald@epa.gov. In the Final Rules Section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State’s SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this rule, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\15FEP1.SGM 15FEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 32 (Friday, February 15, 2008)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 8836-8837]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-2871]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

19 CFR Parts 201 and 210


Rules of General Application and Adjudication and Enforcement

AGENCY: International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Extension of time to comment on the proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The United States International Trade Commission 
(``Commission'') proposed to amend its Rules of Practice and Procedure 
concerning rules of general application, adjudication, and enforcement 
and published a notice of its proposal on December 20, 2007. 72 FR 
72280 (Dec. 20, 2007). The Commission required written comments to be 
filed by 5:15 p.m. within 60 days after publication of the notice of 
proposed rulemaking. Two entities have requested six week extensions of 
time to file their written comments. The Commission has determined to 
extend the deadline by six weeks.

DATES: To be assured of consideration, written comments must be 
received by 5:15 p.m. on March 31, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number MISC-
022, by any of the following methods:

--Federal Rulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 
instructions for submitting comments.
--Agency Web Site: https://www.usitc.gov. Follow the instructions for 
submitting comments on the Web site at https://www.usitc.gov/secretary/
edis.htm.
--E-mail: james.worth@usitc.gov. Include docket number MISC-022 in the 
subject line of the message.
--Mail: For paper submission. U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 
E Street, SW., Room 112, Washington, DC 20436.
--Hand Delivery/Courier: U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E 
Street, SW., Room 112, Washington, DC 20436. From the hours of 8:45 
a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name 
and docket number (MISC-022) or Regulatory Information Number (RIN) for 
this rulemaking. All comments received will be posted without change to 
https://www.usitc.gov, including any personal information provided. For 
paper copies, a signed original and 14 copies of each set of comments, 
along with a cover letter stating the nature of the commenter's 
interest in the proposed rulemaking, should be submitted to Marilyn R. 
Abbott, Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, 
SW., Room 112, Washington, DC 20436.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments received, go to https://www.usitc.gov and/or the U.S. 
International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Room 112, 
Washington, DC 20436.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Worth, Office of the General 
Counsel, United States International Trade Commission, telephone 202-
205-3065. Hearing-impaired individuals are advised that information on 
this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal 
at 202-205-1810. General information concerning the Commission may also 
be obtained by accessing its Internet server at https://www.usitc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed amendments to the Rules of 
Practice and Procedure are necessary to

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make certain technical corrections, to clarify certain provisions, to 
harmonize different parts of the Commission's rules, and to address 
concerns that have arisen in Commission practice. The intended effect 
of the proposed amendments is to facilitate compliance with the 
Commission's Rules and improve the administration of agency 
proceedings. The Commission encourages members of the public to 
comment, in addition to any other comments they wish to make on the 
proposed amendments, on whether the proposed amendments are in language 
that is sufficiently clear for users to understand.
    The Commission required written comments to be filed by 5:15 p.m. 
within 60 days after publication of the notice of proposed rulemaking. 
On January 25, 2008, Michael Doane, President of the ITC Trial Lawyers 
Association (``ITCTLA''), submitted a letter to the Commission 
requesting a six week extension of time for filing comments to the 
proposed amendments to the rules. On January 26, 2008, Michael Kirk, 
Executive Director of the American Intellectual Property Law 
Association, also submitted a letter to the Commission requesting a six 
week extension of time for filing comments to the proposed amendments 
to the rules. The Commission has determined to extend the deadline by 
six weeks to March 31, 2008.
    If the Commission decides to proceed with this rulemaking after 
reviewing the comments filed in response to this notice, the proposed 
rule revisions will be promulgated in accordance with the 
Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553), and will be codified in 19 
CFR parts 201 and 210.

Background

    Section 335 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1335) authorizes 
the Commission to adopt such reasonable procedures, rules, and 
regulations as it deems necessary to carry out its functions and 
duties. This rulemaking seeks to update certain outdated provisions and 
improve other provisions of the Commission's existing Rules of Practice 
and Procedure. The Commission proposes amendments to its rules covering 
investigations under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 
1337) in order to increase the efficiency of its section 337 
investigations. This rulemaking effort began in 2003 when the ITCTLA 
submitted a report to the Commission which suggested several rule 
changes that it believed would make the Commission rules more 
effective. In the course of considering the ITCTLA proposals, the 
Office of the General Counsel and the Office of Unfair Import 
Investigations also suggested various rule changes. The Commission 
invites the public to comment on all of these proposed rules 
amendments. In any comments, please consider addressing whether the 
proposed amendments are in language that is clear and easy to 
understand. In addition, in any comments, please consider addressing 
how the proposed rules amendments could be improved, and/or offering 
specific constructive alternatives where appropriate.
    Consistent with its ordinary practice, the Commission issued these 
proposed amendments in accordance with the rulemaking procedure in 
section 553 of the APA. This procedure entails the following steps: (1) 
Publication of a notice of proposed rulemaking; (2) solicitation of 
public comments on the proposed amendments; (3) Commission review of 
public comments on the proposed amendments; and (4) publication of 
final amendments at least thirty days prior to their effective date.

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: February 12, 2008.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
 [FR Doc. E8-2871 Filed 2-14-08; 8:45 am]
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