Importation, Interstate Movement, and Release Into the Environment of Certain Genetically Engineered Organisms; Correction, 66563 [E8-26717]

Download as PDF 66563 Proposed Rules Federal Register Vol. 73, No. 218 Monday, November 10, 2008 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 7 CFR Part 340 [Docket No. APHIS–2008–0023] RIN 0579–AC31 Importation, Interstate Movement, and Release Into the Environment of Certain Genetically Engineered Organisms; Correction Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Proposed rule; correction. dwashington3 on PRODPC61 with PROPOSALS AGENCY: 15:25 Nov 07, 2008 Jkt 217001 In FR Doc. E8–23584, published on October 9, 2008 (73 FR 60008–60048), make the following correction: On page 60037, first column, under the heading ‘‘D. Executive Order 12988,’’ correct ‘‘No State or local laws or regulations would be preempted by this rule’’ to read ‘‘All State and local laws or regulations that are inconsistent with this rule will be preempted’’. Done in Washington, DC this 5th day of November 2008. Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. E8–26717 Filed 11–7–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 20 CFR Parts 404, 405, and 416 [Docket No. SSA–2007–0053] SUMMARY: We are correcting an error in our proposed rule to revise the regulations regarding the importation, interstate movement, and environmental release of certain genetically engineered organisms. The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on October 9, 2008 (73 FR 60008–60048, Docket No. APHIS 2008–0023). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Biotechnology Regulatory Services, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 147, Riverdale, MD 20737–1236; (301) 734– 5710. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 9, 2008, we published in the Federal Register (73 FR 60008– 60048, Docket No. APHIS 2008–0023) a proposed rule to revise the regulations regarding the importation, interstate movement, and environmental release of certain genetically engineered organisms. In the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of the proposed rule on page 60037, under the heading ‘‘D. Executive Order 12988,’’ we stated that, if this proposed rule is adopted, no State or local laws or regulations would be preempted by this rule. This information is incorrect. We should have stated that, if this proposed rule is adopted, all State and local laws and regulations that are inconsistent with this rule will be preempted. This document corrects that error. VerDate Aug<31>2005 Correction Compassionate Allowances for Brain Injuries; Office of the Commissioner, Hearing AGENCY: Social Security Administration (SSA). Announcement of Public Hearing. ACTION: SUMMARY: We are considering ways to quickly identify diseases and other serious medical conditions that obviously meet the definition of disability under the Social Security Act (Act) and can be identified with minimal objective medical information. We are calling this method ‘‘Compassionate Allowances.’’ In December 2007 and April 2008, we held two Compassionate Allowance public hearings. These hearings concerned rare diseases and cancers, respectively. This hearing is the third in the series. The purpose of this hearing is to obtain your views about the advisability and possible methods of identifying and implementing compassionate allowances for children and adults with brain injuries. We plan to address other medical conditions at subsequent hearings. This hearing will be held on November 18, 2008, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), at Ft. Myer, VA. The hearing will be held at 204 Lee Avenue, Ft. 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ADDRESSES: You may submit up to two pages of written comments about the compassionate allowances initiative with respect to children and adults with brain injuries, as well as topics covered at the hearing by: (1) E-mail addressed to Compassionate.Allowances@ssa.gov or (2) mail to Diane Braunstein or Nancy Schoenberg, Office of Compassionate Allowances and Disability Outreach, ODP, ORDP, Social Security Administration, 4671 Annex, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235–6401. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Compassionate.Allowances@ssa.gov. You may also mail inquiries about this meeting to Diane Braunstein or Nancy Schoenberg, Office of Compassionate Allowances and Disability Outreach, ODP, ORDP, Social Security Administration, 4671 Annex, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235–6401. 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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

7 CFR Part 340

[Docket No. APHIS-2008-0023]
RIN 0579-AC31


Importation, Interstate Movement, and Release Into the 
Environment of Certain Genetically Engineered Organisms; Correction

AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.

ACTION: Proposed rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: We are correcting an error in our proposed rule to revise the 
regulations regarding the importation, interstate movement, and 
environmental release of certain genetically engineered organisms. The 
proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on October 9, 2008 
(73 FR 60008-60048, Docket No. APHIS 2008-0023).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Biotechnology Regulatory Services, 
APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 147, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236; (301) 734-
5710.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    On October 9, 2008, we published in the Federal Register (73 FR 
60008-60048, Docket No. APHIS 2008-0023) a proposed rule to revise the 
regulations regarding the importation, interstate movement, and 
environmental release of certain genetically engineered organisms.
    In the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of the proposed rule on 
page 60037, under the heading ``D. Executive Order 12988,'' we stated 
that, if this proposed rule is adopted, no State or local laws or 
regulations would be preempted by this rule. This information is 
incorrect. We should have stated that, if this proposed rule is 
adopted, all State and local laws and regulations that are inconsistent 
with this rule will be preempted. This document corrects that error.

Correction

    In FR Doc. E8-23584, published on October 9, 2008 (73 FR 60008-
60048), make the following correction: On page 60037, first column, 
under the heading ``D. Executive Order 12988,'' correct ``No State or 
local laws or regulations would be preempted by this rule'' to read 
``All State and local laws or regulations that are inconsistent with 
this rule will be preempted''.

    Done in Washington, DC this 5th day of November 2008.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
 [FR Doc. E8-26717 Filed 11-7-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-34-P

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