May 14, 2008 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

On May 9, 2008 the Department published finalized 2007 expected NME wage rates. See 2007 Calculation of Expected Non-Market Economy Wages, 73 FR 26363, (May 9, 2008). However, those results inadvertently omitted observation 1 (the data for Albania) from the regression analysis. That error has been corrected.

On March 19, 2008, EPA published in the Federal Register (73 FR 14806) a Notice of a Proposed Determination, under Section 404(c) of the Clean Water Act, to prohibit or restrict the use of certain waters in the Yazoo River Basin in Issaquena County, Mississippi as disposal sites for dredged or fill material in connection with the construction of the proposed Yazoo Backwater Area Project. The notice established a public comment period, which ended on May 5, 2008. On April 17, 2008, a public hearing concerning the Proposed Determination was held in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Over 500 interested stakeholders participated in the five-hour hearing including approximately 65 stakeholders who provided oral statements. EPA has also received over 45,000 written comments, including substantial additional information, which needs to be evaluated. In order to allow full consideration of the extensive administrative record, the time period provided in 40 CFR 231.5(a) for the preparation of the Regional Recommendation, the next step in the 404(c) process, is being extended until no later than, July 11, 2008. This time extension is made under authority of 40 CFR 231.8.

This regulation establishes tolerances for the free and conjugated residues of cyproconazole, [alpha]-(4-chlorophenyl)-[alpha]- (1-cyclopropylethyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole-1-ethanol in or on aspirated grain fractions; field corn, forage, grain and stover; soybean, seed, forage, hay and oil; wheat, forage, hay, straw, grain, grain, milled by products; fat of cattle, goat, horse and sheep; and meat byproducts (except liver) of cattle, goat, horse and sheep. Additionally, this regulation establishes tolerances for cyproconazole and its metabolite, [delta]-(4-chlorophenyl)-[beta],[delta]-dihydroxy-[gamma]-met hyl-1H- 1,2,4-triazole-1-hexenoic acid in or on milk and for cyproconazole and its metabolite, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-cyclopropyl-1-[1,2,4]triazol-1-yl- butane-2,3-diol in or on liver of cattle, goat, hog, horse, and sheep. Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc., requested this tolerance under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA).

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 for a new collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost.

On February 6, 2008, the Department of Commerce (the Department) published the preliminary results of an administrative review of the suspension agreement on certain cut-to-length carbon steel plate from the Russian Federation (the Agreement). See Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon Steel Plate from Russia; Preliminary Results of Administrative Review of the Suspension Agreement, 73 FR 6929 (February 6, 2008) (Preliminary Results). The period of review is January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006. No interested parties submitted comments. Therefore, for these final results, we have made no changes to our preliminary results.

Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) intends to temporarily close 88 miles of un-maintained, dirt- surfaced vehicle routes in the Sonoran Desert National Monument (SDNM), and one mile on the adjacent public lands managed by the Lower Sonoran Field Office to all travel by motor vehicles. A map of this closure area, documentation of categorical exclusion of this action from further review under provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the administrative decision can be viewed online at https://www.blm.gov/az/sonoran/sondes_main.htm.

EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) submitted a SIP revision consisting of a maintenance plan that provides for continued attainment of the 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for at least 10 years after the April 30, 2004 designations, as well as a 2002 base-year inventory for the Columbia County Area. EPA is proposing approval of the maintenance plan and the 2002 base-year inventory in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).

EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) submitted a SIP revision consisting of a maintenance plan that provides for continued attainment of the 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for at least 10 years after the April 30, 2004 designations, as well as a 2002 base-year inventory for the Susquehanna County Area. EPA is proposing approval of the maintenance plan and the 2002 base-year inventory in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning the Guam Visa Waiver Agreement (Form I-760). This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3505(c)(2)).

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is promulgating a final rule granting a site-specific treatment variance to EnergySolutions LLC (EnergySolutions) in Clive, Utah for the treatment of certain P- and U-listed hazardous waste containing radioactive contamination (``mixed waste'') using vacuum thermal desorption (VTD). This variance is an alternative treatment standard to treatment by combustion (CMBST) required for these wastes under EPA's rules in implementing the land disposal restriction (LDR) provisions of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The Agency has determined that combustion of the solid treatment residue generated from the VTD unit is technically inappropriate due to the effective performance of the VTD unit. Thus, once the P- and U-listed mixed waste are treated using the VTD unit, the solid treatment residue can be land disposed without further treatment. This variance is conditioned upon EnergySolutions complying with a Waste Family Demonstration Testing (WFDT) plan specifically addressing the treatment of these P- and U- listed wastes, which is to be implemented through a RCRA Part B permit modification for the VTD unit.

Aggregate Industries is proposing a project that will require a St. Paul District, Corps of Engineers (Corps) permit for excavation within a navigable water and to discharge dredged material into waters and wetlands during an aggregate mining operation. Specifically, Aggregate Industries is proposing to dredge and excavate sand and gravel in approximately 230 acres of backwater area adjacent to the main channel of the Mississippi River. A berm would be constructed in the river upstream of the mine area to minimize current velocity in the mining area and to reduce turbidity. Sand and gravel would be excavated using a clamshell-type dredge to a maximum depth of approximately 200 feet. Dredged material would be transported via a conveyor system from the dredge to an existing sand and gravel processing plant located on Grey Cloud Island. Excess sand not used for berm construction would be returned to the mined area. A specific compensatory mitigation plan has not yet been developed for the project. Aggregate Industries intends to work with interested federal and state agencies to develop an acceptable plan that would meet federal and state compensatory mitigation requirements. The project requires Corps of Engineers approval under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. The final environmental impact statement will be used as a basis for the permit decision and to ensure compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of an upcoming teleconference meeting of the National Advisory Council on Indian Education (the Council) and is intended to notify the general public of the meeting. This notice also describes the functions of the Council. Notice of the Council's meetings is required under Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and by the Council's charter. Agenda: The purpose of the meeting will be for the Council to review and discuss the draft annual NACIE report and make recommendations for finalization and submission. Date and Time: May 28, 2008; 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Location: The Department of Education will provide a 1-800-call in number for all NACIE members. Public Comment: Time is scheduled on the agenda to receive public comment at approximately 2:45 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The public may attend and listen to the proceedings at 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Room 1W105, Washington, DC 20202.

The following applicants filed AM or FM proposals to change the community of license: BLOUNT COUNTY BROADCASTING SERVICE INC., Station WKLD, Facility ID 5885, BPH-20080409ACP, From ONEONTA, AL, To UNION GROVE, AL; CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC., Station WICY, Facility ID 36122, BP-20080321ABX, From MALONE, NY, To MOOERS, NY; CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P., Station KATZ-FM, Facility ID 48958, BPH-20080313ABN, From ALTON, IL, To BRIDGETON, MO; COCHISE BROADCASTING, LLC, Station NEW, Facility ID 171027, BMPH-20080319ADW, From SINCLAIR, WY, To RED BUTTE, WY; COLLEGE CREEK MEDIA, LLC, Station KRFD, Facility ID 164154, BMPH-20080404AEE, From THAYNE, WY, To SOUTH PARK, WY; EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION, Station KCAI, Facility ID 90917, BMPED-20080411ABL, From KINGMAN, AZ, To DOLAN SPRINGS, AZ; GAP BROADCASTING BILLINGS LICENSE, LLC, Station KMHK, Facility ID 1315, BPH-20080327AFQ, From HARDIN, MT, To WORDEN, MT; GEORGIA-CAROLINA RADIOCASTING COMPANY, LLC, Station WLVX, Facility ID 84470, BPH-20070413AGU, From ELBERTON, GA, To TIGNALL, GA; GREELEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION, Station KFVR-FM, Facility ID 81305, BPH-20080311ACG, From LA JUNTA, CO, To BEULAH, CO; HUNT BROADCASTING, INC., Station KJKB, Facility ID 855, BPH-20080402ACC, From JACKSBORO, TX, To SCOTLAND, TX; JER LICENSES, LLC, Station NEW, Facility ID 170963, BNPH-20070502AEZ, From FLAGLER, CO, To LOG LANE VILLAGE, CO; LARAMIE MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING, LLC, Station KRGQ, Facility ID 164299, BPH-20080317AFC, From YUMA, CO, To MERINO, CO; LKCM RADIO LICENSES, L.P., Station KKAJ-FM, Facility ID 11181, BPH-20080402ABY, From ARDMORE, OK, To DAVIS, OK; LKCM RADIO LICENSES, L.P., Station KFWR, Facility ID 31062, BPH-20080402ABZ, From MINERAL WELLS, TX, To JACKSBORO, TX; MICHAEL RADIO GROUP, Station KRKI, Facility ID 89114, BPH-20080408AEH, From NEWCASTLE, WY, To BLACK HAWK, SD; MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Station WWHM, Facility ID 43833, BP-20080404ACC, From SUMTER, SC, To WEDGEFIELD, SC; MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Station WIBZ, Facility ID 55268, BPH-20080404ACE, From WEDGEFIELD, SC, To QUINBY, SC; MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Station WIGL, Facility ID 54576, BPH-20080411AAS, From ST. MATTHEWS, SC, To WINNSBORO, SC; PACIFIC WEST BROADCASTING, INC., Station KNCU, Facility ID 81725, BPH- 20080331ACV, From NEWPORT, OR, To GLENEDEN, OR; PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, Station WBYR, Facility ID 55659, BPH- 20080324AAW, From VAN WERT, OH, To WOODBURN, IN; SCOTT POWELL, Station KHNY, Facility ID 161192, BMP-20080401AQR, From BIG HORN, WY, To HUNTLEY, MT; STEPHANIE LINN, Station KSHL, Facility ID 63205, BPH- 20080331ACW, From GLENEDEN BEACH, OR, To COBURG, OR; YOUNGERS COLORADO BROADCASTING LLC, Station KEZZ, Facility ID 165959, BMPH-20080312ADS, From WALDEN, CO, To BERTHOUD, CO.

The SBA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a Federal Regulatory Fairness Hearing in Concord, NH. The hearing is open to the public however, advance notice of attendance is requested.