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E8–24908 Filed 10–17–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P PO 00000 Frm 00116 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 62361 DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Delegation of Authority No. 318] Delegation by the Secretary of State to the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security of Authorities in Section 2(b)(4) of the Export-Import Bank Act By virtue of the authority vested in me as Secretary of State, including Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2651a), I hereby delegate to the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security the functions conferred on the Secretary of State by Section 2(b)(4) of the Export-Import Bank Act. Any act, executive order, regulation, or procedure subject to, or affected by, this delegation shall be deemed to be such act, executive order, regulation, or procedure as amended from time to time. Notwithstanding this delegation of authority, the Secretary or the Deputy Secretary may at any time exercise any authority or function delegated by this delegation of authority. This delegation of authority shall be published in the Federal Register. Dated: October 1, 2008. Condoleezza A. Rice, Secretary of State, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–24914 Filed 10–17–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–10–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Delegation of Authority No. 317] Delegation by the Secretary of State to the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security of Authorities in Section 821 of the Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act By virtue of the authority vested in me as Secretary of State, including Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2651a) and the Presidential Memorandum for the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Director of National Intelligence—Assignment of Certain Functions Relating to Procurement Sanctions on Persons Engaging in Export Activities that Contribute to Proliferation, dated March 5, 2007 (72 FR 11283), I hereby delegate to the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, the functions conferred on the Secretary of State by said Presidential Memorandum under section 821 of the Nuclear Proliferation E:\FR\FM\20OCN1.SGM 20OCN1 62362 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 203 / Monday, October 20, 2008 / Notices Prevention Act, FY 94–95 Foreign Relations Authorization Act (Pub. L. 103–236) (the Act), relating to sanctions for nuclear proliferation. All functions assigned under the Act shall be exercised utilizing the appropriate interagency groups prior to exercising the sanction authority delegated herein. Any act, executive order, regulation, or procedure subject to, or affected by, this delegation shall be deemed to be such act, executive order, regulation, or procedure as amended from time to time. Notwithstanding this delegation of authority, the Secretary or the Deputy Secretary may at any time exercise any authority or function delegated by this delegation of authority. This delegation of authority shall be published in the Federal Register. Dated: October 1, 2008. Condoleezza A. Rice, Secretary of State, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–24916 Filed 10–17–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–10–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration [FHWA Docket No. FHWA–2006–26383] Publication of Final Guidance on the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of publication of final guidance. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to announce the publication of CMAQ final guidance. Sections 1101, 1103 and 1808 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU) (Pub. L. 109–59, Aug. 10, 2005) 1 amend the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program, and authorize $8.6 billion to support the CMAQ program in 2005–2009. The interim guidance went into effect October 31, 2006; however, we solicited comments on the interim guidance on December 19, 2006, at 71 FR 76038. This notice describes and discusses comments we received and announces the publication of the final CMAQ guidance. The notice also describes the effect of a provision of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, Pub. L. 110–140 that affects CMAQ funding. This provision became 1 23 U.S.C. 149 (2005). VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:42 Oct 17, 2008 Jkt 217001 effective on December 20, 2007, beyond the time for submitting comments on the interim guidance. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Koontz, Office of Natural and Human Environment, (202) 366–2076, michael.koontz@dot.gov; or Diane Liff (202) 366–6203, diane.liff@dot.gov, or Harold Aikens (202) 366–1373, harold.aikens@dot.gov, Office of the Chief Counsel, Federal Highway Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Office hours are from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Access Internet users may access this document, the notice of interim guidance and request for comment, and all comments received by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) by using the Federal eRulemaking portal at https://www.regulations.gov. It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. Electronic submission and retrieval help and guidelines are available under the help section of the Web site. An electronic copy of this document may also be downloaded by accessing the Office of the Federal Register’s home page at: https://www.archives.gov or the Government Printing Office’s Web page at https://www.gpoaccess.gov/nara. An electronic version of the final CMAQ guidance may be downloaded from the FHWA Web page at: https:// www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/ cmaq06gm.htm. It is also attached for reference below. Background The CMAQ program was created by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) (Pub. L. 102–240, Dec. 18, 1991) and continued under the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA–21) (Pub. L. 105– 178; Oct. 1998). Through 2005, the program supported nearly 16,000 transportation projects across the country. In SAFETEA–LU, the most recent authorization of the Federal-aid highway program, Congress amended the CMAQ program and authorized funding to support the CMAQ program in 2005–2009 (see sections 1101, 1103 and 1808 of SAFETEA–LU). More than $8.6 billion are authorized over the 5year program (2005–2009), with annual authorization amounts increasing each year during this period. This final guidance updates and replaces previous program guidance issued in 1999. It focuses primarily on PO 00000 Frm 00117 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 project eligibility provisions and identifies the types of projects that are eligible for CMAQ support. It also provides information on how CMAQ apportionments are calculated and the geographic areas where CMAQ funds can be used; discusses the project selection process and requirements for analyzing emissions benefits from potential projects as part of the selection process; and examines Federal, State and Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) program administration responsibilities. This final guidance includes discussions and directions on new or highlighted CMAQ topics under SAFETEA–LU and, in particular, emphasizes diesel engine retrofits and cost-effective congestion mitigation activities as priorities for CMAQ expenditures. It also provides relative cost-effectiveness data on various eligible project types to help inform the CMAQ project selection process. Discussion of Comments Received to the Notice of Interim Guidance The FHWA published its Notice of Interim Guidance and Request for Comment on December 19, 2006 (71 FR 76038). In response to the notice, the FHWA received 42 comments. Of the 42 comments, 11 were submitted by or on behalf of transportation advocacy organizations, 9 were submitted by metropolitan planning organizations (MPO) or other similar regional governmental entities, 5 were received from State departments of transportation or other State government agencies, 3 were received from county governments, 2 from counsel representing transportation organizations, 2 from environmental advocacy organizations, and 1 comment was submitted by a private citizen. It should be noted that the total does not sum to the 42 docket entries due to duplication associated with edited and resent documents and separate submittals for attachments. The FHWA considered each of these comments in adopting this final guidance. Following is a section-by-section analysis of the docketed comments and the FHWA’s conclusions regarding issues raised: Section-by-Section Discussion of Comments Section IV. Priority for Use of CMAQ Funds A total of 14 comments were received about the guidance’s treatment of project prioritization and selection for cost-effective CMAQ funded programs and activities, specifically diesel retrofits. The only comment received E:\FR\FM\20OCN1.SGM 20OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 203 (Monday, October 20, 2008)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E8-24916]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Delegation of Authority No. 317]


Delegation by the Secretary of State to the Under Secretary for 
Arms Control and International Security of Authorities in Section 821 
of the Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act

    By virtue of the authority vested in me as Secretary of State, 
including Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act, as 
amended (22 U.S.C. 2651a) and the Presidential Memorandum for the 
Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of 
Defense, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Director of National 
Intelligence--Assignment of Certain Functions Relating to Procurement 
Sanctions on Persons Engaging in Export Activities that Contribute to 
Proliferation, dated March 5, 2007 (72 FR 11283), I hereby delegate to 
the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, the 
functions conferred on the Secretary of State by said Presidential 
Memorandum under section 821 of the Nuclear Proliferation

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Prevention Act, FY 94-95 Foreign Relations Authorization Act (Pub. L. 
103-236) (the Act), relating to sanctions for nuclear proliferation.
    All functions assigned under the Act shall be exercised utilizing 
the appropriate interagency groups prior to exercising the sanction 
authority delegated herein.
    Any act, executive order, regulation, or procedure subject to, or 
affected by, this delegation shall be deemed to be such act, executive 
order, regulation, or procedure as amended from time to time.
    Notwithstanding this delegation of authority, the Secretary or the 
Deputy Secretary may at any time exercise any authority or function 
delegated by this delegation of authority.
    This delegation of authority shall be published in the Federal 
Register.

    Dated: October 1, 2008.
Condoleezza A. Rice,
Secretary of State, Department of State.
 [FR Doc. E8-24916 Filed 10-17-08; 8:45 am]
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