July 22, 2008 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Fisheries in the Western Pacific; Western Pacific Pelagic Fisheries; Control Date; Hawaii Pelagic Charter Fishery
NMFS announces that anyone who enters the Hawaii-based pelagic charter fishery after June 19, 2008, (the ``control date'') is not guaranteed future participation in the fishery if the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) recommends, and NMFS approves, a program that limits entry into the fishery, or other fishery management measures. The Council is concerned about potential expansion of the Hawaii-based pelagic charter fishery and resultant impacts on billfish and other pelagic fishes.
Fisheries Off West Coast States; Modifications of the West Coast Commercial Salmon Fishery; Inseason Action #3 and #4
NOAA Fisheries announces two inseason actions in the ocean salmon fisheries. Inseason action 3 modified the commercial fishery from Cape Falcon, Oregon, to the Oregon/California Border. Inseason action 4 modified the recreational fishery from Cape Falcon, Oregon, to Humbug Mountain, Oregon.
Eligibility and Scope of Financing; Processing and Marketing; Effective Date
The Farm Credit Administration (FCA or Agency), through the FCA Board (Board), issued a final rule under part 613 on May 28, 2008 (73 FR 30460) amending our regulation governing financing of processing and marketing operations by Farm Credit System institutions under titles I and II of the Farm Credit Act of 1971, as amended. In accordance with 12 U.S.C. 2252, the effective date of the final rule is 30 days from the date of publication in the Federal Register during which either or both Houses of Congress are in session. Based on the records of the sessions of Congress, the effective date of the regulations is July 17, 2008.
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Semiconductor Manufacturing
EPA is issuing amendments to the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for semiconductor manufacturing. These amendments establish a new maximum achievable control technology floor level of control for existing and new combined hazardous air pollutants process vent streams containing inorganic and organic hazardous air pollutants and clarify the emission requirements for process vents by adding definitions for organic, inorganic, and combined hazardous air pollutant process vent streams that contain both organic and inorganic hazardous air pollutant.
Annual Kennewick, Washington, Columbia Unlimited Hydroplane Races
The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulation for the ``Annual Kennewick, Washington, Columbia Unlimited Hydroplane Races'' from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. each day, from July 25, 2008 through July 27, 2008. This action is necessary to assist in minimizing the inherent dangers associated with hydroplane races. During the enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter the regulated area without permission of the Captain of the Port.
Celebrate Milwaukie Fireworks Display, Portland, OR
The Coast Guard will enforce the ``Celebrate Milwaukie Fireworks Display safety zone on the Willamette River''; from 8:30 p.m. through 11:30 p.m. On July 26, 2008. This action is necessary to provide a safe display for the public and to keep them clear of the fall out area of the fireworks. During the enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter the safety zone without permission of the Captain of the Port.
Safety Zones: Festival of Sail San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
The Coast Guard will establish temporary safety zones in support of the scheduled Festival of Sail Events from July 23, 2008, through July 27, 2008. The safety zones will include a parade and two mock cannon battles referred to as location ``alpha'' and location ``bravo''. The temporary safety zones are necessary to provide for the safety of spectators, participating vessels and crews.
Farmer and Fisherman Income Averaging
This document contains final and temporary regulations under section 1301 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) relating to the averaging of farm and fishing income in computing income tax liability. The regulations reflect changes to the law made by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. The regulations provide guidance to individuals engaged in a farming or fishing business who elect to reduce their tax liability by treating all or a portion of the current taxable year's farm or fishing income as if one-third of it had been earned in each of the prior three taxable years. The text of the temporary regulations in this document also serves as the text of proposed regulations set forth in a notice of proposed rulemaking on this subject in the Proposed Rules section in this issue of the Federal Register.
Farmer and Fisherman Income Averaging
In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing final and temporary regulations under section 1301 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) relating to the averaging of farm and fishing income in computing income tax liability. The regulations reflect changes to the law made by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. The regulations provide guidance to individuals engaged in a farming or fishing business who elect to reduce their tax liability by treating all or a portion of the current taxable year's farm or fishing income as if one-third of it had been earned in each of the prior three taxable years. The text of those temporary regulations also serves as the text of these proposed regulations.
Small Business Size Standards: Fuel Oil Dealers Industries
This rule revises the small business size standard for the Heating Oil Dealers industry (North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 454311) from $11.5 million in average annual receipts to 50 employees, and the size standard for the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Bottled Gas) Dealers industry (NAICS code 454312) from $6.5 million in average annual receipts (AAR) to 50 employees. These revised size standards stabilize the definition of the size of a small business in these industries based on a review of the latest available data on industry characteristics and other relevant information.
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes STANDARD Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.
National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List
EPA, Region 2, is publishing a direct final Notice of Deletion of the Site, located in Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York, from the National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL is Appendix B of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP), 40 CFR part 300, which EPA promulgated pursuant to section 105 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 9605. This direct final Notice of Deletion is being published by EPA with the concurrence of the State of New York, through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). EPA and NYSDEC have determined that the responsible parties have completed all appropriate remedial actions and that no further actions, other than operation and maintenance and five- year reviews, are required. In addition, EPA and NYSDEC have determined that the cleanup goals attained at this Site are protective of public health and the environment. This deletion does not preclude future actions under Superfund.
National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List
EPA, Region 2, is issuing a Notice of Intent to Delete the Site, located in Cheektowaga, New York, from the National Priorities List (NPL) and requests public comments on this proposed action. The NPL, promulgated pursuant to section 105 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 9605, is found at Appendix B of 40 CFR Part 300, which is the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) which EPA promulgated pursuant to section 105 of CERCLA. EPA and the State of New York, through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, have determined that the responsible parties have completed all appropriate remedial actions and that no further actions, other than operation and maintenance and five- year reviews, are required.
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