Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries, 22848-22849 [E8-9171]

Download as PDF 22848 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 82 / Monday, April 28, 2008 / Proposed Rules time and repetitive interval for a flap may be extended to 1,000 flight cycles when new carriages are installed at both the inboard and outboard carriage locations on the flap. Repetitive Overhauls (j) For all airplanes: At the later of the times specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD, remove the carriage spindle and aft link, and overhaul in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 747–27–2280, Revision 6, dated February 14, 2008. Repeat the overhaul thereafter at the applicable repeat interval specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Service Bulletin 747–27–2280, Revision 6, dated February 14, 2008. (1) The applicable threshold specified in paragraph 1.E. ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Service Bulletin 747–27–2280, Revision 6, dated February 14, 2008. (2) Within 48 months after the effective date of this AD. Optional Terminating Action (k) For Groups 1 and 3 airplanes identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 747–27–2280, Revision 6, dated February 14, 2008: Replacing the existing 4340M aft link with a new corrosion resistant steel (CRES) aft link in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 747– 27–2371, dated December 20, 2000, terminates the repetitive inspection requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD, and the repetitive overhaul requirements of paragraphs (g) and (j) of this AD for that aft link only. The repetitive inspections for broken parts required by paragraph (i) of this AD cannot be terminated. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with PROPOSALS Credit for Previous Revision of Service Bulletin (l) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747–27–2280, Revision 4, dated April 26, 2001, are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding requirements of paragraphs (f) and (g) of this AD. Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747–27–2280, Revision 5, dated April 5, 2007, are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding requirements of paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (m)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (2) To request a different method of compliance or a different compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (3) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 90–17–19 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:54 Apr 25, 2008 Jkt 214001 (4) Adjustments to the compliance times approved previously in accordance with AD 90–17–19 are not approved for the corresponding provisions of this AD. (5) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair required by this AD, if it is approved by an Authorized Representative for the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Delegation Option Authorization Organization who has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 18, 2008. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8–9122 Filed 4–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 23 Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) ACTION: Extension of deadline for submission of public comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FTC is extending the deadline for filing public comments on a proposed amendment to the platinum section of the Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries for an additional ninety (90) days. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before August 25, 2008. ADDRESSES: Interested parties are invited to submit written comments. Comments should refer to ‘‘Jewelry Guides, Matter No. G711001’’ to facilitate the organization of comments. A comment filed in paper form should include this reference both in the text and on the envelope, and should be mailed or delivered, with two copies, to the following address: Federal Trade Commission/Office of the Secretary, Room 135-H (Annex E), 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580. If the comment contains any material for which confidential treatment is requested, it must be filed in paper (rather than electronic) form, and the first page of the document must be clearly labeled ‘‘Confidential.’’1 The FTC is requesting 1 Commission Rule 4.2(d), 16 CFR 4.2 (d). The comment must be accompanied by an explicit request for confidential treatment, including the factual and legal basis for the request, and must identify the specific portions of the comment to be withheld from the public record. The request will PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 that any comment filed in paper form be sent by courier or overnight service, if possible, because U.S. postal mail in the Washington area, and at the Commission, is subject to delay due to heightened security precautions. Because U.S. postal mail is subject to delay due to heightened security measures, please consider submitting your comments in electronic form. Comments filed in electronic form (except comments containing any confidential material) should be submitted by clicking on the following: https://secure.commentworks.com/ftcjewelry and following the instructions on the web-based form. To ensure that the Commission considers an electronic comment, you must file it on the webbased form at https:// secure.commentworks.com/ftc-jewelry. If this Notice appears at https:// www.regulations.gov, you may also file an electronic comment through that website. The Commission will consider all comments that regulations.gov forwards to it. The FTC Act and other laws the Commission administers permit the collection of public comments to consider and use in this proceeding as appropriate. The Commission will consider all timely and responsive public comments that it receives, whether filed in paper or electronic form. Comments will be available to the public on the FTC website, to the extent practicable, at https://www.ftc.gov. As a matter of discretion, the FTC makes every effort to remove home contact information for individuals from the public comments it receives before placing those comments on the FTC website. More information, including routine uses permitted by the Privacy Act, may be found in the FTC’s privacy policy at https://www.ftc.gov/ftc/ privacy.htm. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robin Rosen Spector, Attorney, (202) 326-3740, or Janice Podoll Frankle, Attorney, (202) 326-3022, Division of Enforcement, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 26, 2008, the Commission published a request for comment on a proposed amendment to the platinum section of the Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries2 (Jewelry Guides or Guides). The be granted or denied by the Commission’s General Counsel, consistent with applicable law and the public interest. See Commission Rule 4.9(c), 16 CFR 4.9(c). 2 73 FR 10190 (February 26, 2008). E:\FR\FM\28APP1.SGM 28APP1 rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with PROPOSALS Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 82 / Monday, April 28, 2008 / Proposed Rules proposed amendment provides guidance on how to mark or describe non-deceptively products that contain at least 500 parts per thousand, but less than 850 parts per thousand, pure platinum and do not contain at least 950 parts per thousand platinum group metals. The Commission also sought comment on whether it should revise the Guides to provide guidance on how to mark or describe platinum-clad, filled, plated, or overlay products. The notice designated May 27, 2008 as the deadline for filing public comments. Two trade associations that represent jewelry industry members, Platinum Guild International (PGI) and Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC), request a 90day extension of the comment period. The associations explain that the Commission requested responses to 19 questions, that include over 20 subparts, and expressly requested submission of empirical data.3 PGI states that the current deadline does not provide sufficient time to develop its comments and generate data to address the questions. JVC explains that the current period does not allow sufficient time for its Platinum Task Force 4 to collect the information required to fully address the issues. Karat Platinum LLC, a marketer of platinum/base metal alloys, filed a comment opposing the request for extension. Karat Platinum asserts that additional time is not needed in order to fully and completely respond to the Commission’s request for comment and that a delay will perpetuate market confusion. Karat Platinum states that the issues surrounding the appropriate terminology for this alloy are not new and many of the questions in the request for comment overlap with those posed in the Commission’s 2005 FRN requesting comment on this issue.5 The Commission is mindful of the need to deal with this matter expeditiously. However, the Commission also recognizes that its proposal raises complex issues and believes that extending the comment period to facilitate the creation of a more complete record outweighs any harm that might result from any delay. Accordingly, the Commission has decided to extend the comment period to August 25, 2008. 3 The notice includes 19 questions that have 27 sub-parts. Id. 4 The JVC co-chairs this task force with two other industry trade associations, Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America and Jewelers of America. 5 70 FR 38836 (July 6, 2005). VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:54 Apr 25, 2008 Jkt 214001 By direction of the Commission. Donald S. Clark, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–9171 Filed 4–25–08: 8:45 am] [Billing Code 6750–01–S] DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 18 CFR Part 38 [Docket No. RM05–5–005] Standards for Business Practices and Communication Protocols for Public Utilities Issued April 21, 2008. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) proposes to incorporate by reference in its regulations the latest version (Version 001) of certain standards adopted by the Wholesale Electric Quadrant (WEQ) of the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB). NAESB’s standards revise its Open Access Same-Time Information Systems (OASIS) business practice standards and four business practice standards relating to reliability issues, add new standards on transmission loading relief for the Eastern Interconnection and public key infrastructure, and add a new OASIS implementation guide. DATES: Comments on the proposed rule are due May 28, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Docket No. RM05–5–005, by one of the following methods: • Agency Web site: https://ferc.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments via the eFiling link found in the Comment Procedures Section of the preamble. • Mail: Commenters unable to file comments electronically must mail or hand deliver an original and 14 copies of their comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please refer to the Comment Procedures Section of the preamble for additional information on how to file paper comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary D. Cohen (legal issues), Office of the General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–8321. PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 22849 Kay Morice (technical issues), Office of Energy Market Regulation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–6507. Ryan M. Irwin (technical issues), Office of Energy Market Regulation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–6454. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) proposes to amend its regulations under the Federal Power Act 1 to incorporate by reference the latest version (Version 001) of certain business practice standards concerning the Open Access Same-Time Information Systems (OASIS) and four business practice standards relating to reliability issues adopted by the Wholesale Electric Quadrant (WEQ) of the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB). These revised standards update earlier versions of these standards that the Commission previously incorporated by reference into its regulations at 18 CFR 38.2 in Order Nos. 676 and 676–B.2 In addition, we propose to incorporate by reference NAESB’s new standards on transmission loading relief for the Eastern Interconnection and public key infrastructure, and add a new OASIS implementation guide. I. Background NAESB 2. NAESB is a non-profit standards development organization established in January 2002 that serves as an industry forum for the development and promotion of business practice standards that promote a seamless marketplace for wholesale and retail natural gas and electricity.3 Since 1995, NAESB and its predecessor, the Gas Industry Standards Board, have been accredited members of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), complying with ANSI’s requirements that its standards reflect a consensus of the affected industries.4 3. NAESB’s standards include business practices that streamline the 1 16 U.S.C. 791a, et seq. for Business Practices and Communication Protocols for Public Utilities, Order No. 676, 71 FR 26199 (May 4, 2006), FERC Stats. & Regs., Regulations Preambles ¶ 31,216 (Apr. 25, 2006), reh’g denied, Order No. 676–A, 116 FERC ¶ 61,255 (2006), Order No. 676–B, 72 FR 21095 (Apr. 30, 2007), FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,246 (Apr. 19, 2007). 3 See Standards for Business Practices and Communication Protocols for Public Utilities, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 72 FR 8318 (Feb. 27, 2007), FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 32,612 at P 3 (Feb. 20, 2007). 4 Id. 2 Standards E:\FR\FM\28APP1.SGM 28APP1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 82 (Monday, April 28, 2008)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 22848-22849]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-9171]


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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

16 CFR Part 23


Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries

AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission)

ACTION: Extension of deadline for submission of public comments.

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SUMMARY: The FTC is extending the deadline for filing public comments 
on a proposed amendment to the platinum section of the Guides for the 
Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries for an additional 
ninety (90) days.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before August 25, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Interested parties are invited to submit written comments. 
Comments should refer to ``Jewelry Guides, Matter No. G711001'' to 
facilitate the organization of comments. A comment filed in paper form 
should include this reference both in the text and on the envelope, and 
should be mailed or delivered, with two copies, to the following 
address: Federal Trade Commission/Office of the Secretary, Room 135-H 
(Annex E), 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580. If 
the comment contains any material for which confidential treatment is 
requested, it must be filed in paper (rather than electronic) form, and 
the first page of the document must be clearly labeled 
``Confidential.''\1\ The FTC is requesting that any comment filed in 
paper form be sent by courier or overnight service, if possible, 
because U.S. postal mail in the Washington area, and at the Commission, 
is subject to delay due to heightened security precautions.
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    \1\ Commission Rule 4.2(d), 16 CFR 4.2 (d). The comment must be 
accompanied by an explicit request for confidential treatment, 
including the factual and legal basis for the request, and must 
identify the specific portions of the comment to be withheld from 
the public record. The request will be granted or denied by the 
Commission's General Counsel, consistent with applicable law and the 
public interest. See Commission Rule 4.9(c), 16 CFR 4.9(c).
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    Because U.S. postal mail is subject to delay due to heightened 
security measures, please consider submitting your comments in 
electronic form. Comments filed in electronic form (except comments 
containing any confidential material) should be submitted by clicking 
on the following: https://secure.commentworks.com/ftc-jewelry and 
following the instructions on the web-based form. To ensure that the 
Commission considers an electronic comment, you must file it on the 
web-based form at https://secure.commentworks.com/ftc-jewelry. If this 
Notice appears at https://www.regulations.gov, you may also file an 
electronic comment through that website. The Commission will consider 
all comments that regulations.gov forwards to it.
    The FTC Act and other laws the Commission administers permit the 
collection of public comments to consider and use in this proceeding as 
appropriate. The Commission will consider all timely and responsive 
public comments that it receives, whether filed in paper or electronic 
form. Comments will be available to the public on the FTC website, to 
the extent practicable, at https://www.ftc.gov. As a matter of 
discretion, the FTC makes every effort to remove home contact 
information for individuals from the public comments it receives before 
placing those comments on the FTC website. More information, including 
routine uses permitted by the Privacy Act, may be found in the FTC's 
privacy policy at https://www.ftc.gov/ftc/privacy.htm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robin Rosen Spector, Attorney, (202) 
326-3740, or Janice Podoll Frankle, Attorney, (202) 326-3022, Division 
of Enforcement, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade 
Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 26, 2008, the Commission 
published a request for comment on a proposed amendment to the platinum 
section of the Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter 
Industries\2\ (Jewelry Guides or Guides). The

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proposed amendment provides guidance on how to mark or describe non-
deceptively products that contain at least 500 parts per thousand, but 
less than 850 parts per thousand, pure platinum and do not contain at 
least 950 parts per thousand platinum group metals. The Commission also 
sought comment on whether it should revise the Guides to provide 
guidance on how to mark or describe platinum-clad, filled, plated, or 
overlay products. The notice designated May 27, 2008 as the deadline 
for filing public comments.
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    \2\ 73 FR 10190 (February 26, 2008).
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    Two trade associations that represent jewelry industry members, 
Platinum Guild International (PGI) and Jewelers Vigilance Committee 
(JVC), request a 90-day extension of the comment period. The 
associations explain that the Commission requested responses to 19 
questions, that include over 20 subparts, and expressly requested 
submission of empirical data.\3\ PGI states that the current deadline 
does not provide sufficient time to develop its comments and generate 
data to address the questions. JVC explains that the current period 
does not allow sufficient time for its Platinum Task Force \4\ to 
collect the information required to fully address the issues.
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    \3\ The notice includes 19 questions that have 27 sub-parts. Id.
    \4\ The JVC co-chairs this task force with two other industry 
trade associations, Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America 
and Jewelers of America.
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    Karat Platinum LLC, a marketer of platinum/base metal alloys, filed 
a comment opposing the request for extension. Karat Platinum asserts 
that additional time is not needed in order to fully and completely 
respond to the Commission's request for comment and that a delay will 
perpetuate market confusion. Karat Platinum states that the issues 
surrounding the appropriate terminology for this alloy are not new and 
many of the questions in the request for comment overlap with those 
posed in the Commission's 2005 FRN requesting comment on this issue.\5\
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    \5\ 70 FR 38836 (July 6, 2005).
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    The Commission is mindful of the need to deal with this matter 
expeditiously. However, the Commission also recognizes that its 
proposal raises complex issues and believes that extending the comment 
period to facilitate the creation of a more complete record outweighs 
any harm that might result from any delay. Accordingly, the Commission 
has decided to extend the comment period to August 25, 2008.
    By direction of the Commission.

Donald S. Clark,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E8-9171 Filed 4-25-08: 8:45 am]
[Billing Code 6750-01-S]

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