Delegation of Authority To Disclose Certain Nonpublic Complaint Information to Domestic Law Enforcement Agencies, 21134-21135 [E8-8482]

Download as PDF 21134 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 76 / Friday, April 18, 2008 / Notices pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Research and Surveys Division, 1801 L Street, NW., Room 9222, Washington, DC 20507; (202) 663–4958 (voice) or (202) 663–7063 (TDD). This notice is also available in the following formats: large print, Braille, audio tape and electronic file on computer disk. Requests for this notice in an alternative format should be made to the Publications Center at 1–800–669–3392. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 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E8–8496 Filed 4–17–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6570–01–P FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Federal Open Market Committee; Domestic Policy Directive of March 18, 2008 In accordance with § 271.25 of its rules regarding availability of information (12 CFR part 271), there is set forth below the domestic policy directive issued by the Federal Open Market Committee at its meeting held on March 18, 2008, 2008.1 1 Copies of the Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting on March 18, 2008, which includes the domestic policy directive issued at the meeting, are available upon request to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, D.C. 20551. The minutes are published in the Federal Reserve Bulletin and in the Board’s annual report. PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Federal Open Market Committee seeks monetary and financial conditions that will foster price stability and promote sustainable growth in output. To further its long–run objectives, the Committee in the immediate future seeks conditions in reserve markets consistent with reducing the federal funds rate at an average of around 21⁄4 percent. By order of the Federal Open Market Committee, April 11, 2008. Brian F. Madigan, Secretary, Federal Open Market Committee. [FR Doc. E8–8333 Filed 4–17–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210–01–S FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Delegation of Authority To Disclose Certain Nonpublic Complaint Information to Domestic Law Enforcement Agencies Federal Trade Commission. Delegation of Authority. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commission has delegated authority to the Associate Director of the Division of Planning and Information, Bureau of Consumer Protection, to allow U.S. Consumer Sentinel law enforcement members to access, via the secure Consumer Sentinel Web site, all consumer complaints received by the FTC. DATES: Effective Date: June 1, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicholas Mastrocinque, 202–326–3188, Division of Planning & Information, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20580. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1961, 26 FR 6191, the Commission has delegated to the Associate Director of the Division of Planning and Information, Bureau of Consumer Protection, the authority to permit U.S. Consumer Sentinel law enforcement members to access, via the secure Consumer Sentinel Web site, all consumer complaint information it receives. Domestic Consumer Sentinel members will have expanded access to complaints previously unavailable to them in Consumer Sentinel, including complaints against third-party debt collectors, credit bureaus, and mortgage lenders. When exercising its authority under this delegation, staff will require from the Consumer Sentinel law enforcement agency members assurances of confidentiality and data security. This E:\FR\FM\18APN1.SGM 18APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 76 / Friday, April 18, 2008 / Notices delegation does not apply to competition-related investigations. By direction of the Commission. Donald S. Clark, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–8482 Filed 4–17–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6750–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the Secretary Notice of Interest Rate on Overdue Debts Section 30.13 of the Department of Health and Human Services’ claims collection regulations (45 CFR Part 30) provides that the Secretary shall charge an annual rate of interest as fixed by the Secretary of the Treasury after taking into consideration private consumer rates of interest prevailing on the date that HHS becomes entitled to recovery. The rate generally cannot be lower than the Department of Treasury’s current value of funds rate or the applicable rate determined from the ‘‘Schedule of Certified Interest Rates with Range of Maturities.’’ This rate may be revised quarterly by the Secretary of the Treasury and shall be published quarterly by the Department of Health and Human Services in the Federal Register. The Secretary of the Treasury has certified a rate of 113⁄8% for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. This interest rate will remain in effect until such time as the Secretary of the Treasury notifies HHS of any change. Dated: April 14, 2008. Molly P. Dawson, Director, Office of Financial Policy and Reporting. [FR Doc. E8–8374 Filed 4–17–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry [ATSDR–243] Availability of Two Interaction Profiles [Draft Documents] Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). ACTION: Notice of availability for public comments. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES AGENCY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:38 Apr 17, 2008 Jkt 214001 SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of two interaction profiles prepared by ATSDR for public comments [draft documents]. DATES: The interaction profiles will be available to the public on or about April 15, 2008. ADDRESSES: The documents will be available on ATSDR’s Web site at https:// www.atsdr.cdc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please submit comments regarding the information contained in the profiles to Dr. Hana Pohl, Division of Toxicology and Environmental Medicine, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Mailstop F–32, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Atlanta, Georgia 30333, telephone (888) 422–8737. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ATSDR develops interaction profiles for hazardous substances found at the National Priority List (NPL) sites under Section 104(i)(3) and (5) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA). This public law mandates that ATSDR assess whether or not adequate information on health effects is available for priority hazardous substances. Where such information is not available or under development, ATSDR shall, in cooperation with the National Toxicology Program, initiate a research program to determine these health effects. The act further directs that, where feasible, ATSDR shall develop methods to determine the health effects of these priority hazardous substances in combination with other substances commonly found with them. To carry out these legislative mandates, ATSDR has developed a chemical mixtures program. As part of the mixtures program, ATSDR developed a guidance manual that outlines the latest methods for mixtures health assessment. In addition, a series of documents called ‘‘interaction profiles’’ is being developed for certain priority mixtures that are of special concern to ATSDR. To recommend approaches for the exposure-based assessment of the potential hazard to public health, an interaction profile evaluates data on the toxicology of the whole priority mixture, if available, and on the joint toxic action of the chemicals in the mixture. The entire interaction profile development process is as follows: • ATSDR selects substances/ chemicals for development of interaction profiles through inter/intra agency communications collaboration and literature reviews. PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 21135 • After the selection, a letter is sent to individuals and agencies on ATSDR’s mailing list providing notice of ATSDR’s intent to create an interaction profile. • A notice is posted in the Federal Register to inform the public of ATSDR’s intent to develop a particular interaction profile. • The draft interaction profile undergoes both internal and external peer review. • A Federal Register notice announces the release of the official draft for public comment. • ATSDR posts a link to the draft interaction profile on its Web site, giving the public an opportunity to provide comments. • ATSDR reviews all public comments and revises the draft, as appropriate, before issuing the final version. The following documents will be available to the public on or about April 15, 2008. Document 1 Interaction Profile for Carbon Monoxide, Formaldehyde, Methylene Chloride, Nitrogen Dioxide, and Tetrachloroethylene. Document 2 Interaction Profile for Chloroform, 1,1-Dichloroethylene, Trichloroethylene, and Vinyl Chloride. Document 1 evaluates a mixture of chemicals often found in indoor air based on the information regarding residential (i.e., background) exposures provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Data on background exposures can be used for evaluations of total exposures in populations living around hazardous waste sites. Document 2 evaluates a mixture of volatile organic chemicals. This particular mixture was chosen as a subject for the interaction profile because these chemicals are among the top 10 chemicals found in water around hazardous waste sites. Consequently, they are also encountered in combinations. The two interaction profiles underwent external peer review. These documents were also reviewed by the ATSDR’s Interagency Workgroup on Mixtures. The documents will be available for public comments for 90 days. E:\FR\FM\18APN1.SGM 18APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 76 (Friday, April 18, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21134-21135]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-8482]


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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION


Delegation of Authority To Disclose Certain Nonpublic Complaint 
Information to Domestic Law Enforcement Agencies

AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.

ACTION: Delegation of Authority.

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SUMMARY: The Commission has delegated authority to the Associate 
Director of the Division of Planning and Information, Bureau of 
Consumer Protection, to allow U.S. Consumer Sentinel law enforcement 
members to access, via the secure Consumer Sentinel Web site, all 
consumer complaints received by the FTC.

DATES: Effective Date: June 1, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicholas Mastrocinque, 202-326-3188, 
Division of Planning & Information, Bureau of Consumer Protection, 
Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 
20580.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 
Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1961, 26 FR 6191, the Commission has 
delegated to the Associate Director of the Division of Planning and 
Information, Bureau of Consumer Protection, the authority to permit 
U.S. Consumer Sentinel law enforcement members to access, via the 
secure Consumer Sentinel Web site, all consumer complaint information 
it receives. Domestic Consumer Sentinel members will have expanded 
access to complaints previously unavailable to them in Consumer 
Sentinel, including complaints against third-party debt collectors, 
credit bureaus, and mortgage lenders.
    When exercising its authority under this delegation, staff will 
require from the Consumer Sentinel law enforcement agency members 
assurances of confidentiality and data security. This

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delegation does not apply to competition-related investigations.

    By direction of the Commission.
Donald S. Clark,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E8-8482 Filed 4-17-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6750-01-P
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