December 2, 2008 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Notice of Information Collection
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, this notice invites the public to comment on the collection of information by the Peace Corps and gives notice of the Peace Corps' intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of the information collection. The Peace Corps' Office of Strategic Information, Research and Planning wishes to survey a sample of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers about their feelings about their in-country experience, post-service transition, post-service education and career, and their third core goal activities of promoting a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans. The data collected will inform agency programming and help the Agency to assess, through updated and objective data, the extent of RPCVs' cross-cultural activities with their family, friends, and communities throughout the United States with whom RPCVs come in contact. The data will be used specifically by the Office of Domestic Programs to review the range and type of services and support available to RPCVs and by the Office of Strategic Information, Research, and Planning to support Agency level reporting.
Notice of Information Collection
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, this notice invites the public to comment on the collection of information by the Peace Corps and gives notice of the Peace Corps' intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of the information collection. The Peace Corps' Office of Strategic Information, Research and Planning wishes to conduct focus groups with Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) about their post-service transition, post-service education and career, and their third goal activities of promoting a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans. The data will be used to assess the range and type of services available to RPCVs and to support accurate interpretation of Agency level data.
Government Property
NASA proposes to revise the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) to update Agency-level, property-related provisions, clauses, prescriptions and procedures to be consistent with changes made to Part 45 and clauses 52.245 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation in Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-17. FAC 2005-17 significantly rewrote FAR Part 45, Government Property, and changed property related definitions, provisions and clauses which are required to be used in all solicitations and contracts issued after the effective date of June 14, 2007.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
In accordance with the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. Sec. 552a(e)(4) and (11), the Department of Commerce is issuing a notice of its intent to amend the system of records entitled COMMERCE/NTIA-1, ``Applications Related to Coupons for Digital-to-Analog Converter Boxes.'' We invite public comment on the proposed change in this publication.
Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP)
Under the authority of section 459A of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (``HEA''), as enacted by the Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-227) and amended by Pub. L. 110-315 and Pub. L. 110-350, the Department of Education (``Department'') may purchase, or enter into forward commitments to purchase, Federal Family Education Loan Program (``FFELP'') loans made under sections 428 (subsidized Stafford loans), 428B (PLUS loans), or 428H (unsubsidized Stafford loans) of the HEA, on such terms as the Secretary of Education (``Secretary''), the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (collectively, ``Secretaries and Director'') jointly determine are ``in the best interest of the United States'' and ``shall not result in any net cost to the Federal Government (including the cost of servicing the loans purchased).'' The Secretary initially exercised this authority in accordance with a notice published in the Federal Register on July 1, 2008 (73 FR 37422). This notice (a) establishes the terms and conditions that will govern certain additional loan purchases made under section 459A of the HEA, as extended by Pub. L. 110-350 (Short-term Purchase Program), (b) outlines the methodology and factors that have been considered in evaluating the price at which the Department will purchase these additional FFELP loans, and (c) describes how the use of those factors and methodology will ensure that the additional loan purchases do not result in any net cost to the Federal Government. The Secretaries and Director concur in the publication of this notice and have jointly determined that the purchase of additional loans as described in this notice is in the best interest of the United States and shall not result in any net cost to the Federal Government (including the cost of servicing the loans purchased).
Information Technology (IT) Security
NASA proposes to revise the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) to update requirements related to Information Technology Security, consistent with Federal policies for the security of unclassified information and information systems. The rule imposes no new requirements. Its purpose is to more clearly define applicability, update procedural processes, eliminate the requirement for contractor personnel to meet the NASA System Security Certification Program, and provide a Web site link within a contract clause to a library where contractors can find all underlying regulations and referenced documents.
Notice of Public Meeting, Twin Falls District Resource Advisory Council Meeting, Idaho
In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), and the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act of 2004 (FLREA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Twin Falls District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet as indicated below.
Amendments to the Justice Department Regulations Regarding Countries Whose Agents Do Not Qualify for the Legal Commercial Transaction Exemption Provided in 18 U.S.C. 951(d)(4)
This rule makes two amendments to the Department of Justice regulations regarding countries whose agents do not qualify for the legal commercial transaction exemption provided in 18 U.S.C. 951(d)(4).
Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Gulf of Alaska; Proposed 2009 and 2010 Harvest Specifications for Groundfish
NMFS proposes 2009 and 2010 harvest specifications, reserves and apportionments, and Pacific halibut prohibited species catch for the groundfish fishery of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to establish harvest limits for groundfish during the 2009 and 2010 fishing years and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska. The intended effect of this action is to conserve and manage the groundfish resources in the GOA in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act).
Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Gulf of Mexico Gag Grouper Management Measures
This final rule implements temporary measures to reduce overfishing of gag in the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf). This final rule reduces the commercial quota for gag, establishes a gag bag limit within the grouper aggregate bag limit, and extends the recreational closed season for gag. In addition, if Federal regulations applicable to gag, red snapper, gray triggerfish, or greater amberjack are more restrictive than state regulations, this rule requires vessels with Federal reef fish permits to comply with Federal regulations regardless of where such fish are harvested. The intended effect is to reduce overfishing of gag and increase compliance with Federal regulations designed to end overfishing or rebuild overfished reef fish stocks in the Gulf.
Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Gulf of Mexico Gag Grouper Management Measures
This final rule implements temporary measures to reduce overfishing of gag in the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf). This final rule reduces the commercial quota for gag, establishes a gag bag limit within the grouper aggregate bag limit, and extends the recreational closed season for gag. In addition, if Federal regulations applicable to gag, red snapper, gray triggerfish, or greater amberjack are more restrictive than state regulations, this rule requires vessels with Federal reef fish permits to comply with Federal regulations regardless of where such fish are harvested. The intended effect is to reduce overfishing of gag and increase compliance with Federal regulations designed to end overfishing or rebuild overfished reef fish stocks in the Gulf.
Government-Owned Inventions; Availability for Licensing
The inventions listed below are owned by an agency of the U.S. Government and are available for licensing in the U.S. in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 207 to achieve expeditious commercialization of results of federally-funded research and development. Foreign patent applications are filed on selected inventions to extend market coverage for companies and may also be available for licensing.
Waiver of 10 U.S.C. 2534 for Certain Defense Items Produced in the United Kingdom
The Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics) is waiving the limitation of 10 U.S.C. 2534 for certain defense items produced in the United Kingdom (UK). 10 U.S.C. 2534 limits DoD procurement of certain items to sources in the national technology and industrial base. The waiver will permit procurement of enumerated items from sources in the UK, unless otherwise restricted by statute.
Government-Owned Inventions; Availability for Licensing
The inventions listed below are owned by an agency of the U.S. Government and are available for licensing in the U.S. in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 207 to achieve expeditious commercialization of results of federally-funded research and development. Foreign patent applications are filed on selected inventions to extend market coverage for companies and may also be available for licensing.
Television Broadcasting Services; Montgomery, AL
The Commission requests comments on a channel substitution proposed by Woods Communications Corporation (``Woods''), the licensee of WCOV-TV, analog channel 20, Montgomery, Alabama, and the permittee of WCOV-DT, post-transition DTV channel 16, Montgomery, Alabama. Woods requests the substitution of DTV channel 20 for post-transition DTV channel 16 at Montgomery.
Television Broadcasting Services; Glendive, MT
The Commission grants a petition for rulemaking filed by Glendive Broadcasting Corp. (``Glendive''), permittee of station KXGN- DT, to substitute DTV channel 5 for post-transition DTV channel 10 at Glendive, Montana.
Cranes and Derricks in Construction
On October 9, 2008, OSHA published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled ``Cranes and Derricks in Construction.'' The period for submitting written comments is being extended 45 days to allow parties affected by the rule more time to review the proposed rule and collect information and data necessary for comments.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Department of the Air Force proposes to alter a system of records to its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The U.S. Marine Corps is proposing to add a new system of records notice to its existing inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; GSAR 2008-G509; Rewrite of Part 536, Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts
The GSA is proposing to amend the GSA Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to revise the language that provides requirements for contracting construction and architect-engineer services.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The U.S. Marine Corps is proposing to add a new system of records notice to its existing inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Defense Logistics Agency is amending a system of records notice in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Department of the Air Force proposes to add a system of records to its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Clean Water Act Section 303(d): Availability of List Decisions
This notice announces the availability of EPA's response to public comments concerning EPA's July 17, 2008 public notice announcing the availability of EPA's decision to add Corpus Christi Bay (Segment 2481) to the Texas 2008 section 303(d) list. On July 17, 2008 EPA published a notice in the Federal Register at 73 FR 41069 providing the public the opportunity to review its decision to add Corpus Christi Bay to the Texas 2008 section 303(d) list as required by EPA's public participation regulations (40 CFR part 25). Based on its review of public comments received in response to this public notice, EPA has decided to maintain the listing of Corpus Christi Bay on the State's 303(d) list but has amended the scope of the listing to geographically define the impairment as restricted to only the Ropes Park and Cole Park Beach portions of Corpus Christi Bay as presently delineated by the Texas Beach Watch Program. Likewise, EPA has re-categorized the listing of the Ropes Park and Cole Park Beach portions of Corpus Christi Bay in category 5c of the State's integrated report. The basis for these decisions is described in EPA's response to public comments and EPA's letter, dated November 12, 2008, to Mr. Mark Vickery, Executive Director, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Meeting of the Department of Defense Military Family Readiness Council (MFRC)
Pursuant to Section 10 (a), Public Law 92-463, as amended, notice is hereby given of a forthcoming meeting of the Department of Defense Military Family Readiness Council (MFRC). The purpose of the Council meeting is to review the Council's Charter, review the status of warrior care, and address selected concerns of military family organizations.
Draft Risk Assessment for the Public Health Impact of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus in Poultry, Shell Eggs, and Egg Products
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is requesting public comment on a draft quantitative food safety risk assessment for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus associated with the consumption of poultry products, shell eggs, and egg products. The purpose of this risk assessment is to: (1) Estimate the public health impact from human exposure to HPAI virus through the consumption of contaminated poultry products, shell eggs, and egg products, and (2) evaluate the relative effectiveness of strategies to reduce or prevent exposure to HPAI virus from the consumption of poultry meat, shell eggs, and egg products.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is proposing to add a system of records notice to its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory Personnel Management Demonstration Program
Section 342(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 1995, as amended (10 U.S.C. 2358 note) by section 1109 of NDAA FY 2000 and section 1114 of NDAA FY 2001, authorizes the Secretary of Defense to conduct personnel demonstration projects at DoD laboratories designated as Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratories (STRLs). The above-cited statute authorizes the Department to conduct demonstration projects to determine whether a specified change in personnel management policies or procedures would result in improved Federal personnel management. Section 1107 of the NDAA for FY 2008 requires the Secretary of Defense to take all necessary actions to fully implement and use the authorities provided under section 342(b) of the NDAA for FY 1995, as amended (10 U.S.C. 2358 note) by section 1109 of the NDAA for FY 2000 and section 1114 of the NDAA for FY 2001, to include executing a process and implementation plan to fully utilize the authorities to enhance the performance of the missions of the laboratories. Further, subsection 1107(c) authorizes that any flexibility available to any demonstration laboratory shall be available for use at any other laboratory as enumerated in subsection 9902(c)(2) of title 5, United States Code. This Federal Register notice (FRN): 1. Serves as an amendment to add subsection 1107(c) authority to the STRL Personnel Management Demonstration Project final FRNs that were published prior to the date of this FRN; 2. Serves as notice pursuant to subsection 1107(c) that the three STRLs listed in subsection 9902(c)(2) not having personnel demonstration projects at this time may adopt any of the flexibilities of the other laboratories listed in subsection 9902(c)(2); 3. Provides a basic process to adopt flexibilities, make minor changes, and/or request Federal Register notices; and 4. Serves as notice of the proposed adoption of a STRL Personnel Management Demonstration Project by two centers under the United States Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM): Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC) and Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC).
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The U.S. Marine Corps is deleting a system of records notice from its inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552a).
Base Closure and Realignment
This Notice is provided pursuant to section 2905(b)(7)(B)(ii) of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990. It provides a partial list of military installations closing or realigning pursuant to the 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment (BRAC) Report. It also provides a corresponding listing of the Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) for SGT Joseph E. Muller USARC, New York recognized by the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA), as well as the point of contact, address, and telephone number for the LRA for this installation. Representatives of state and local governments, homeless providers, and other parties interested in the redevelopment of the installation should contact the person or organization listed. The following information will also be published simultaneously in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the installation. There will be additional Notices providing this same information about LRAs for other closing or realigning installations where surplus government property is available as those LRAs are recognized by the OEA.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Department of the Air Force proposes to alter a system of records to its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
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