Notice of Ship Disposal: SS Pioneer Commander, 26272 [E9-12616]

Download as PDF 26272 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 103 / Monday, June 1, 2009 / Notices held upon completion of the draft EIS. Public notice will be given of the time and place of the public meetings and public hearing. The draft EIS will be available for public and agency review and comment prior to the public hearing. Another public information meeting will be held to identify significant issues to be addressed in the tiered environmental impact statement. The date and location of the meeting have not yet been determined but will be advertised in various local media. To ensure that the full range of issues related to this proposed action are addressed and all significant issues are identified, comments and suggestions are invited from all interested parties. Comments or questions concerning this proposed action and the EIS should be directed to the FHWA or Iowa Department of Transportation at the address provided in the caption FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Maritime Administration to afford qualified public and non-profit organizations the opportunity to obtain, via donation, obsolete ships from the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF) for use as memorials and/or in other non-commercial enterprises. The Maritime Administration will accept completed donation applications for the SS Pioneer Commander from qualified organizations in accordance with the Ship Donation Program Requirements for a period of 45 days beginning June 1, 2009. For more information visit the Marad Ship Donation Program at https:// www.marad.dot.gov or contact Mr. Kevin Smith at 202–366–3798 or via e-mail at kevin.r.smith@dot.gov. Dated: May 18, 2009. By Order of the Maritime Administrator. Christine Gurland, Acting Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E9–12616 Filed 5–29–09; 8:45 am] (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number 20.205, Highway Planning and Construction. 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The Maritime Administration, in consultation with the Texas Historical Commission, determined that the vessel is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places due to its role in a pivotal moment in U.S. history; the evacuation of more than 44,000 Americans, Vietnamese military and refugees from South Vietnam in 1975. This operation signaled the close of America’s long involvement in Vietnam. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004, Section 3512 of Public Law 108–136, authorizes the VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:29 May 29, 2009 Jkt 217001 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This document provides notice of the availability of application packages for the 2010 Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant Program. DATES: Application packages are available from the IRS at this time. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 103 (Monday, June 1, 2009)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-12616]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Maritime Administration

[Docket No. MARAD 2009 0048]


Notice of Ship Disposal: SS Pioneer Commander

    The Maritime Administration plans to dispose of the obsolete vessel 
SS Pioneer Commander, which is currently located at its Beaumont 
Reserve Fleet in Beaumont, Texas. The Maritime Administration, in 
consultation with the Texas Historical Commission, determined that the 
vessel is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic 
Places due to its role in a pivotal moment in U.S. history; the 
evacuation of more than 44,000 Americans, Vietnamese military and 
refugees from South Vietnam in 1975. This operation signaled the close 
of America's long involvement in Vietnam.
    The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004, 
Section 3512 of Public Law 108-136, authorizes the Maritime 
Administration to afford qualified public and non-profit organizations 
the opportunity to obtain, via donation, obsolete ships from the 
National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF) for use as memorials and/or in 
other non-commercial enterprises.
    The Maritime Administration will accept completed donation 
applications for the SS Pioneer Commander from qualified organizations 
in accordance with the Ship Donation Program Requirements for a period 
of 45 days beginning June 1, 2009. For more information visit the Marad 
Ship Donation Program at https://www.marad.dot.gov or contact Mr. Kevin 
Smith at 202-366-3798 or via e-mail at kevin.r.smith@dot.gov.

    Dated: May 18, 2009.

    By Order of the Maritime Administrator.
Christine Gurland,
Acting Secretary, Maritime Administration.
 [FR Doc. E9-12616 Filed 5-29-09; 8:45 am]
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