December 8, 2008 Public Hearing, 75474-75475 [E8-29432]

Download as PDF 75474 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 239 / Thursday, December 11, 2008 / Notices (the Commonwealth) has a program for the control of radiation hazards adequate to protect public health and safety with respect to the materials within the Commonwealth covered by this Agreement, and that the Commonwealth desires to assume regulatory responsibility for such materials; and, Whereas, the Commission found on [date] that the program of the Commonwealth for the regulation of the materials covered by this Agreement is compatible with the Commission’s program for the regulation of such materials and is adequate to protect public health and safety; and, Whereas, the Commonwealth and the Commission recognize the desirability and importance of cooperation between the Commission and the Commonwealth in the formulation of standards for protection against hazards of radiation and in assuring that Commonwealth and Commission programs for protection against hazards of radiation will be coordinated and compatible; and, Whereas, the Commission and the Commonwealth recognize the desirability of the reciprocal recognition of licenses, and of the granting of limited exemptions from licensing of those materials subject to this Agreement; and, Whereas, this Agreement is entered into pursuant to the provisions of the Act; Now, therefore, It is hereby agreed between the Commission and the Governor of the Commonwealth acting on behalf of the Commonwealth as follows: mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Article I Subject to the exceptions provided in Articles II, IV, and V, the Commission shall discontinue, as of the effective date of this Agreement, the regulatory authority of the Commission in the Commonwealth under Chapters 6, 7, and 8, and section 161 of the Act with respect to the following materials: 1. Byproduct materials as defined in Section 11e.(1) of the Act; 2. Byproduct materials as defined in Section 11e.(3) of the Act; 3. Byproduct materials as defined in Section 11e.(4) of the Act; 4. Source materials; and 5. Special nuclear materials in quantities not sufficient to form a critical mass. Article II This Agreement does not provide for discontinuance of any authority and the Commission shall retain authority and responsibility with respect to: 1. The regulation of the construction and operation of any production or utilization facility or any uranium enrichment facility; 2. The regulation of the export from or import into the United States of byproduct, source, or special nuclear material, or of any production or utilization facility; 3. The regulation of the disposal into the ocean or sea of byproduct, source, or special nuclear materials waste as defined in the regulations or orders of the Commission; 4. The regulation of the disposal of such other byproduct, source, or special nuclear materials waste as the Commission from time to time determines by regulation or order should, because of the hazards or potential VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:27 Dec 10, 2008 Jkt 217001 hazards thereof, not be disposed without a license from the Commission; 5. The evaluation of radiation safety information on sealed sources or devices containing byproduct, source, or special nuclear materials and the registration of the sealed sources or devices for distribution, as provided for in regulations or orders of the Commission; 6. The regulation of byproduct material as defined in section 11e.(2) of the Act; 7. The regulation of the land disposal of byproduct, source, or special nuclear material waste received from other persons. Article III With the exception of those activities identified in Article II.1 through 4, this Agreement may be amended, upon application by the Commonwealth and approval by the Commission, to include one or more of the additional activities specified in Article II, whereby the Commonwealth may then exert regulatory authority and responsibility with respect to those activities. Article IV Notwithstanding this Agreement, the Commission may from time to time by rule, regulation, or order, require that the manufacturer, processor, or producer of any equipment, device, commodity, or other product containing source, byproduct, or special nuclear material shall not transfer possession or control of such product except pursuant to a license or an exemption from licensing issued by the Commission. Article V This Agreement shall not affect the authority of the Commission under Subsection 161b or 161i of the Act to issue rules, regulations, or orders to protect the common defense and security, to protect restricted data, or to guard against the loss or diversion of special nuclear material. Article VI The Commission will cooperate with the Commonwealth and other Agreement States in the formulation of standards and regulatory programs of the Commonwealth and the Commission for protection against hazards of radiation and to assure that Commission and Commonwealth programs for protection against hazards of radiation will be coordinated and compatible. The Commonwealth agrees to cooperate with the Commission and other Agreement States in the formulation of standards and regulatory programs of the Commonwealth and the Commission for protection against hazards of radiation and to assure that the Commonwealth’s program will continue to be compatible with the program of the Commission for the regulation of materials covered by this Agreement. The Commonwealth and the Commission agree to keep each other informed of proposed changes in their respective rules and regulations, and to provide each other the opportunity for early and substantive contribution to the proposed changes. The Commonwealth and the Commission agree to keep each other informed of events, accidents, and licensee performance that may PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 have generic implication or otherwise be of regulatory interest. Article VII The Commission and the Commonwealth agree that it is desirable to provide reciprocal recognition of licenses for the materials listed in Article I licensed by the other party or by any other Agreement State. Accordingly, the Commission and the Commonwealth agree to develop appropriate rules, regulations, and procedures by which such reciprocity will be accorded. Article VIII The Commission, upon its own initiative after reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing to the Commonwealth, or upon request of the Governor of the Commonwealth, may terminate or suspend all or part of this agreement and reassert the licensing and regulatory authority vested in it under the Act if the Commission finds that (1) such termination or suspension is required to protect public health and safety, or (2) the Commonwealth has not complied with one or more of the requirements of section 274 of the Act. The Commission may also, pursuant to section 274J of the Act, temporarily suspend all or part of this agreement if, in the judgment of the Commission, an emergency situation exists requiring immediate action to protect public health and safety and the Commonwealth has failed to take necessary steps. The Commission shall periodically review actions taken by the Commonwealth under this Agreement to ensure compliance with section 274 of the Act which requires a Commonwealth program to be adequate to protect public health and safety with respect to the materials covered by this Agreement and to be compatible with the Commission’s program. Article IX This Agreement shall become effective on [date], and shall remain in effect unless and until such time as it is terminated pursuant to Article VIII. Done at [Richmond, Virginia] this [date] day of [month], [year]. For the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission. lllllllllllllllllllll Dale E. Klein, Chairman. For the Commonwealth of Virginia. lllllllllllllllllllll Timothy M. Kaine, Governor. [FR Doc. E8–29074 Filed 12–10–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION December 8, 2008 Public Hearing OPIC’s Sunshine Act notice of its Public Hearing in Conjunction with each Board meeting was published in the Federal Register (Volume 73, Number 234, Page 73973) on December 4, 2008. No requests were received to provide testimony or submit written E:\FR\FM\11DEN1.SGM 11DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 239 / Thursday, December 11, 2008 / Notices statements for the record; therefore, OPIC’s public hearing scheduled for 2 PM, December 8, 2008 in conjunction with OPIC’s December 11, 2008 Board of Directors meeting has been cancelled. Contact Person for Information: Information on the hearing cancellation may be obtained from Connie M. Downs at (202) 336–8438, via facsimile at (202) 218–0136, or via e-mail at Connie.Downs@opic.gov. Dated: December 8, 2008. Connie M. Downs, OPIC Corporate Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–29432 Filed 12–9–08; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 3195–01–P POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION [Docket No. CP2009–15; Order No. 144] International Mail Contract Postal Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This document announces a recently-filed Postal Service notice of a new international mail contract. It addresses procedural steps associated with this filing. DATES: Comments due December 12, 2008. Submit comments electronically via the Commission’s Filing Online system at https:// www.prc.gov. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen L. Sharfman, General Counsel, 202–789–6820 and stephen.sharfman@prc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background On December 2, 2008, the Postal Service filed a notice announcing that it has entered into an additional Global Expedited Package Services 1 (GEPS 1) contract.1 GEPS 1 provides volumebased incentives for mailers that send large volumes of Express Mail International (EMI) and/or Priority Mail International (PMI). The Postal Service believes the instant contract is functionally equivalent to previously submitted GEPS agreements, and supported by the Governors’ Decision filed in Docket No. CP2008–5.2 Id. at 1– mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 1 Notice of United States Postal Service Filing of Functionally Equivalent Global Expedited Package Services 1 Negotiated Service Agreement, December 2, 2008 (Notice). 2 See Docket No. CP2008–5, Decision of the Governors of the United States Postal Service on the Establishment of Prices and Classifications for Global Expedited Package Services Contracts (Governors’ Decision No. 08–7), May 6, 2008, and VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:27 Dec 10, 2008 Jkt 217001 2. It further notes that in Order No. 86, which established GEPS 1 as a product, the Commission held that additional contracts may be included as part of the GEPS 1 product if they meet the requirements of 39 U.S.C. 3633 and if they are functionally equivalent to the initial GEPS 1 contract filed in Docket No. CP2008–5.3 Id. at 1. The instant contract. The Postal Service filed the instant contract pursuant to 39 CFR 3015.5. In addition, the Postal Service contends that the contract is in accordance with Order No. 86. It submitted the contract and supporting material under seal, and attached a redacted copy of the certified statement required by 39 CFR 3015.5(c)(2) to the Notice. Id. at 1–2. The Notice addresses reasons why the instant GEPS 1 contract fits within the Mail Classification Schedule language for GEPS 1, explains expiration terms, and discusses the Postal Service’s interest in confidential treatment for the contract and related material.4 Id. at 2– 3. It also provides the Postal Service’s rationale for concluding that the instant contract is functionally equivalent to the initial contract filed in Docket No. CP2008–5. The Postal Service requests that this contract be included within the GEPS 1 product. Id. at 3–5. II. Notice of Filing The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2009–15 for consideration of matters related to the contract identified in the Postal Service’s Notice. Interested persons may submit comments on whether the Postal Service’s contract is consistent with the policies of 39 U.S.C. 3632, 3633, or 3642. Comments are due no later than December 12, 2008. The public portions of these filings can be accessed via the Commission’s Web site (https:// www.prc.gov). The Commission appoints Michael J. Ravnitzky to serve as Public Representative in the captioned filings. It Is Ordered 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. CP2009–15 for consideration of the matters raised in this docket. 2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Michael J. Ravnitzky is appointed to serve as officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the United States Postal Service Notice of Filing Redacted Copy of Governors’ Decision No. 08–7, July 23, 2008. 3 See PRC Order No. 86, Order Concerning Global Expedited Package Services Contracts, June 27, 2008, at 7 (Order No. 86). 4 Contract expiration is tied to one year after the Postal Service notifies the customer that all necessary approvals and reviews have been obtained. Id. at 2. PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 75475 interests of the general public in these proceedings. 3. Comments by interested persons in these proceedings are due no later than December 12, 2008. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for the publication of this Order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Steven W. Williams, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–29264 Filed 12–10–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. IC–28527; File No. 812–13492] RiverSource Life Insurance Company, et al., Notice of Application December 4, 2008. AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’). ACTION: Notice of amended and restated application for an order of exemption pursuant to Section 26(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the ‘‘1940 Act’’) approving certain substitutions of securities and an order of exemption pursuant to Section 17(b) of the 1940 Act from Section 17(a) of the 1940 Act. Applicants: RiverSource Life Insurance Company (‘‘RiverSource Life’’), RiverSource Life Insurance Co. of New York (‘‘RiverSource Life of NY’’ and, together with RiverSource Life, the ‘‘Companies’’), RiverSource Variable Account10 (‘‘Account 10’’), RiverSource Variable Life Separate Account (‘‘Variable Life Separate Account’’), RiverSource of New York Variable Annuity Account (‘‘Variable Annuity Account NY’’) and RiverSource of New York Account 8 (‘‘Account 8 NY’’) (except for the Companies, each a ‘‘separate account’’ as defined in Section 2(a)(37) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the ‘‘1940 Act’’); the separate accounts are collectively referred to herein as the ‘‘Separate Accounts’’) (all foregoing parties collectively referred to herein as the ‘‘Applicants’’); and RiverSource Variable Series Trust (‘‘RiverSource VS Trust,’’ and together with the Applicants, the ‘‘Section 17(b) Applicants’’). Filing Date: The application was filed on February 11, 2008, and amended and restated on October 30, 2008. Summary of Application: Applicants request an order of the Commission, pursuant to Section 26(c) of the 1940 Act, approving the substitution of shares E:\FR\FM\11DEN1.SGM 11DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 239 (Thursday, December 11, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 75474-75475]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-29432]


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OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION


December 8, 2008 Public Hearing

    OPIC's Sunshine Act notice of its Public Hearing in Conjunction 
with each Board meeting was published in the Federal Register (Volume 
73, Number 234, Page 73973) on December 4, 2008. No requests were 
received to provide testimony or submit written

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statements for the record; therefore, OPIC's public hearing scheduled 
for 2 PM, December 8, 2008 in conjunction with OPIC's December 11, 2008 
Board of Directors meeting has been cancelled.
    Contact Person for Information: Information on the hearing 
cancellation may be obtained from Connie M. Downs at (202) 336-8438, 
via facsimile at (202) 218-0136, or via e-mail at 
Connie.Downs@opic.gov.

    Dated: December 8, 2008.
Connie M. Downs,
OPIC Corporate Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E8-29432 Filed 12-9-08; 11:15 am]
BILLING CODE 3195-01-P

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