February 2008 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Defense Science Board Task Force on Integrating Commercial Systems into the DoD: Effectively and Efficiently will meet in closed session on July 28-29, 2008; at Strategic Analysis, Inc., 4075 Wilson Blvd., Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22203. The mission of the Defense Science Board is to advise the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics on scientific and technical matters as they affect the perceived needs of the Department of Defense. At the meeting, the task force will review the administration of technical authority within DoD and develop recommendations on how to effectively and efficiently integrate commercial components and systems within the DoD. The task force's findings and recommendations, pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165, will be presented and discussed by the membership of the Defense Science Board prior to being presented to the Government's decision maker. Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.120 and 102-3.150, the Designated Federal Officer for the Defense Science Board will determine and announce in the Federal Register when the findings and recommendations of the July 28-29, 2008 meeting are deliberated by the Defense Science Board. Interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Defense Science Board. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the Designated Federal Official at the address detailed below, at any point, however, if a written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the Defense Science Board. The Designated Federal Official will review all timely submissions with the Defense Science Board Chairperson, and ensure they are provided to members of the Defense Science Board before the meeting that is the subject of this notice.

The Defense Science Board Task Force on Understanding Adversaries will meet in closed session on March 17-18, 2008 at Strategic Analysis, Inc., 4075 Wilson Blvd., Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22203. The mission of the Defense Science Board is to advise the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics on scientific and technical matters as they affect the perceived needs of the Department of Defense. These meetings are to identify and assess current relevant science and technology investment plans, to include research, analysis, tools and techniques. In accordance with Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. II), it has been determined that these Defense Science Board Task Force meetings concern matters listed in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1) and that, accordingly, the meetings will be closed to the public.

This action adds to the Procurement List a service to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.

This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA and other Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project, the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway, from U.S. 158 southwest of Winston- Salem to U.S. 311 southeast of Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.

This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the Commonwealth of Kentucky (FEMA-1746-DR), dated 02/21/ 2008. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding Incident Period: 02/05/2008 through 02/06/2008

Under the provisions of 30 U.S.C. 188(d) and (e), and 43 CFR 3108.2-3(a) and (b)(1), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement from Mike Tinker for Competitive oil and gas lease WYW158649 for land in Big Horn County, Wyoming. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law.

Under the provisions of 30 U.S.C. 188(d) and (e), and 43 CFR 3108.2-3(a) and (b)(1), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement from EOG Resources, Inc. and Southwestern Energy Production Company for Competitive oil and gas lease WYW155779 for land in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The petition was filed on time and was accompanied by all the rentals due since the date the lease terminated under the law.

This notice announces the continuation of effectiveness of a Medicare interim final and the extension of the timeline for publication of the final rule. This notice is issued in accordance with section 1871(a)(3)(C) of the Social Security Act (the Act), which allows an interim final rule to remain in effect after the expiration of the timeline specified in section 1871(a)(3)(B) of the Act if prior to the expiration of the timeline, the Secretary publishes in the Federal Register a notice of continuation and explains the exceptional circumstances justifying the extension of the timeline for publishing a final rule.

This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Tennessee (FEMA-1745-DR), dated 02/07/ 2008. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding. Incident Period: 02/05/2008 through 02/06/2008.

This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of ARKANSAS (FEMA-1744-DR), dated 02/07/2008. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Incident Period: 02/05/2008 through 02/12/2008.

This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Arkansas (FEMA-1744-DR), dated 02/07/2008. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Incident Period: 02/05/2008 and continuing.

This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Indiana (FEMA-1740-DR), dated 01/30/ 2008. Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding. Incident Period: 01/07/2008 and continuing.

This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of ALABAMA dated 02/21/2008. Incident: Severe Storms and Tornadoes. Incident Period: 02/17/2008.

This decision recommends adoption of proposals that would increase the maximum administrative assessment rate in the Appalachian, Florida and Southeast Federal milk marketing orders.