2008 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

This document contains an exemption issued by the Department of Labor (the Department) from certain of the prohibited transaction restrictions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (the Act) and/or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the Code). A notice was published in the Federal Register of the pendency before the Department of a proposal to grant such exemption. The notice set forth a summary of facts and representations contained in the application for exemption and referred interested persons to the application for a complete statement of the facts and representations. The application has been available for public inspection at the Department in Washington, DC. The notice also invited interested persons to submit comments on the requested exemption to the Department. In addition the notice stated that any interested person might submit a written request that a public hearing be held (where appropriate). The applicant has represented that it has complied with the requirements of the notification to interested persons. No requests for a hearing were received by the Department. Public comments were received by the Department as described in the granted exemption. The notice of proposed exemption was issued and the exemption is being granted solely by the Department because, effective December 31, 1978, section 102 of Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1978, 5 U.S.C. App. 1 (1996), transferred the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to issue exemptions of the type proposed to the Secretary of Labor.

The proposed information collection request (ICR) described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. OTS is soliciting public comments on the proposal.

This announces the intention of the U.S. Army to prepare an EIS analyzing the impacts of Army Growth and Force Structure Realignment at Fort Bliss. The Fort Bliss Army Growth EIS will tier from the Final Programmatic EIS for Army Growth and Force Structure Realignment, for which a Record of Decision (ROD) was signed in December 2007. That ROD directed stationing of two Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCTs) at Fort Bliss, and the stationing of Heavy Brigade Combat Teams (HBCTs) (returning from Germany) at Fort Bliss and White Sands Missile Range (WSMR). Army BCTs consist of approximately 3,500- 4,000 soldiers. The HBCT at WSMR will leverage training infrastructure and range modernization that has taken place at Fort Bliss. These actions are scheduled over the next five years.

We (Fish and Wildlife Service) have sent an Information Collection Request (ICR) to OMB for review and approval. The ICR, which is summarized below, describes the nature of the collection and the estimated burden and cost. This ICR is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2008. We may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. However, under OMB regulations, we may continue to conduct or sponsor this information collection while it is pending at OMB.

The FAA's Federal Register Notice entitled ``Approval of Noise Compatibility Program; Centennial Airport, Englewood, CO;'' published August 21, 2008, published with several inaccuracies. Because of those inaccuracies we withdraw the August 21, 2008 notice (73 FR 49635) and are issuing this notice to replace the August 21, 2008 notice. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings on the noise compatibility program submitted by the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority for the Centennial Airport under the provisions of Title I of the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979 (Pub. L. 96-193) and 14 CFR Part 150, Airport Noise Compatibility Planning. These findings are made in recognition of the description of federal and non-federal responsibilities in Senate Report No. 96-52 (1980). On August 12, 2008, FAA Airports Division Manager approved the Centennial Airport noise compatibility program. Of the twelve proposed program elements, FAA approved eight and reserved approval of another two measures pending further study. The remaining two measures were disapproved.

The Fish and Wildlife Service (Service or we) prescribes final late-season frameworks from which States may select season dates, limits, and other options for the 2008-09 migratory bird hunting seasons. These late seasons include most waterfowl seasons, the earliest of which commences on September 27, 2008. The effect of this final rule is to facilitate the States' selection of hunting seasons and to further the annual establishment of the late-season migratory bird hunting regulations.

This rule prescribes the hunting seasons, hours, areas, and daily bag and possession limits for general waterfowl seasons and those early seasons for which States previously deferred selection. Taking of migratory birds is prohibited unless specifically provided for by annual regulations. This rule permits the taking of designated species during the 2008-09 season.

The FDIC is issuing a final rule that amends certain of its regulations by conforming them to Federal statutes amended by the Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2006, the Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2005 and the Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Conforming Amendments Act of 2005. On January 14, 2008, the FDIC adopted, an interim rule and requested public comment on, amendments to its regulations to implement such changes. Having received no comments on the interim rule, the FDIC is confirming the interim rule as final without change.

In accordance with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5117(c), PHMSA is publishing the following list of special permit applications that have been in process for 180 days or more. The reason(s) for delay and the expected completion date for action on each application is provided in association with each identified application.

The Commission is proposing to clarify that the facilities within a nuclear generation plant in the United States that are not regulated by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission are subject to compliance with the eight mandatory ``CIP'' Reliability Standards approved in Commission Order No. 706.

The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order concerning Applications for Review and Motions for Stay by Nameloc, Inc. and Arkansas Regional Minority Supplier Development Council, et al. 2 Media................ Title: Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations, (Chillicothe and Ashville, Ohio) (MM Docket No. 99-322; RM-9762). Summary: The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order concerning an Application for Review by Franklin Communications, Inc., North American Broadcasting, Co., and WCLT Radio Incorporated. 3 Media................ Title: Kidd Communications and Pamplin Broadcasting-Oregon, Inc. Applications for a Construction Permit for New AM Station at Truckee, California and Jacksonville, Oregon. Summary: The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order concerning an Application for Review by Kidd Communications. 4 Media................ Title: Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations, (Emmetsburg, Sanborn and Sibley, Iowa, and Brandon, South Dakota) (MM Docket No. 01-65; RM-10078, RM- 10188, RM-10189). Summary: The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order concerning an Application for Review by Saga Communications of Iowa, LLC. 5 Media................ Title: Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations, (Vinton, Louisiana, and Crystal Beach, Lumberton and Winnie, Texas) (MB Docket No. 02-212; RM-10516, RM-10618). Summary: The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order concerning an Application for Review by Charles Crawford. 6 Media................ Title: Reexamination of the Comparative Standards for Noncommercial Educational Application (MM Docket No. 95-31). Summary: The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Third Order on Reconsideration concerning petitions for reconsideration against the Reexamination of the Comparative Standards for Noncommercial Educational Applicants. 7 Media................ Title: Applications for Consent to the Assignment and/or Transfer of Control of Licenses, Adelphia Communications Corporation to Time Warner Cable Inc.; Adelphia Communications Corporation to Comcast Corporation; Comcast Corporation to Time Warner Inc.; Time Warner Inc. to Comcast Corporation (MB Docket No. 05- 192). Summary: The Commission will consider an Order on Reconsideration concerning a Petition for Reconsideration by IBC Worldwide, Ltd. 8 Media................ Title: RB Schools Applications for Construction Permit for New Noncommercial Educational FM Stations and Health Radio, Inc. Application for Construction Permit for a New Noncommercial Educational FM Station on Channel 216 at Knoxville, Tennessee.

Export Trading Company Affairs (``ETCA''), International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce, has received an application to amend an Export Trade Certificate of Review (``Certificate''). This notice summarizes the proposed amendment and requests comments relevant to whether the Certificate should be issued.

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration announces a meeting of the National Space-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Advisory Board. The agenda for the meeting includes updates from each of the three PNT Panels (Leadership, Strategic Engagement and Communication, Future Challenges), including discussion and deliberation of potential recommendations. The PNT Advisory Board will address U.S. Government interests in the following areas: Update on Implementation of the President's 2004 U.S. Space-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Policy. Overview of National Space-Based PNT Executive Committee, and National Space-Based PNT Coordination Office. Status Update on Global Positioning System (GPS) Constellation and Modernization Plans. Maintaining U.S. GPS Technological Leadership and Competitiveness. Promoting and Branding Current and Future PNT Capabilities to the U.S. and International Communities. Global Technical and Market Trends for PNT Services. Future Areas of Study and Administration Transition.

This document contains proposed regulations relating to how an entity serving certain targeted populations under section 45D(e)(2) can meet the requirements to be a qualified active low-income community business. The regulations reflect changes to the law made by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. The regulations will affect certain taxpayers claiming the new markets tax credit. This document also provides a notice of a public hearing on these proposed regulations.

The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a meeting of RTCA Special Committee 217 meeting: Airport Mapping Databases.

The FAA announces that they will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to consider alternatives to and disclose the potential impacts of constructing a new land-based commercial airport near the City of Angoon. The FAA will hold public and agency scoping meetings to help identify substantive project concerns to be addressed in the EIS process. Cooperating agencies in this process include the United States Forest Service (USFS), and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE).

EPA is enhancing access to library services for the public and Agency staff. EPA will open previously closed libraries in its National Library Network, with walk-in access for the public and EPA staff. Other library locations will expand staffing, operating hours, or services. This notice provides information regarding how members of the public can access the libraries and services beginning September 30, 2008.