November 23, 2009 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Reader Aids
Document Number: FR-2009-11-23-ReaderAids
Type: Reader Aids
Date: 2009-11-23
Sunshine Act Notice
Document Number: E9-28137
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Election Assistance Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Modification of the Handling Regulation for Area No. 2
Document Number: E9-28131
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture
This proposed rule invites comments on a modification of the minimum size requirement under the Colorado potato marketing order, Area No. 2. The marketing order regulates the handling of Irish potatoes grown in Colorado, and is administered locally by the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee for Area No. 2 (Committee). This proposed rule would change the minimum size requirement from 1\7/8\ inches in diameter to 2 inches in diameter or 4 ounces minimum weight for all long varieties of potatoes. This change would return the minimum size requirement to the standard that had been in place prior to the 2008-2009 season, when adverse weather conditions damaged the crop and resulted in the Committee recommending a temporary relaxation in the minimum size requirement.
Organizational Integrity of Entities Implementing Leadership Act Programs and Activities
Document Number: E9-28127
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to obtain input from stakeholders and other interested parties. This is a proposal to amend the rule governing the separation that must exist between a recipient of HHS funds to implement HIV/AIDS programs and activities under the United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Act of 2003 and an affiliate organization that engages in activities that are not consistent with a policy opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. The proposed rule relaxes the criteria for recipient affiliate separation, and simplifies the process for compliance with the statutory requirement that recipients of HHS Leadership Act HIV/ AIDS funds have a policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking. This proposal eliminates the requirement that recipients prepare and file additional documentation specifically to demonstrate adherence to this policy. The documentation will instead consist of a statement in the awarding document to which the prime recipient must agree in order to receive Leadership Act HIV/AIDS funds.
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: E9-28125
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Purchase of Irrevocable Commitments Prior to Standard Termination
Document Number: E9-28102
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
Practitioners and employers have requested guidance from PBGC on the extent to which plan administrators may purchase irrevocable commitments to provide plan benefits before initiating a standard termination under section 4041(b) of ERISA. PBGC is soliciting public comments to help develop this guidance. The issues on which PBGC seeks comments include the extent to which such purchases of irrevocable commitments violate statutory and regulatory termination requirements, safeguards for participants and beneficiaries, and sanctions for violations.
Joint Order To Exclude Indexes Composed of Certain Index Options From the Definition of Narrow-Based Security Index Pursuant to Section 1a(25)(B)(vi) of the Commodity Exchange Act and Section 3(a)(55)(C)(vi) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Document Number: E9-28101
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions, Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``CFTC'') and the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'') (collectively, ``Commissions'') by joint order under the Commodity Exchange Act (``CEA'') and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Exchange Act'') are excluding certain security indexes from the definition of ``narrow- based security index.'' Specifically, the Commissions are excluding from the definition of the term ``narrow-based security index'' certain volatility indexes composed of series of index options on broad-based security indexes.
Diseases Transmitted through the Food Supply
Document Number: E9-28093
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Section 103 (d) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, requires the Secretary to publish a list of infectious and communicable diseases that are transmitted through handling the food supply and to review and update the list annually. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a final list on August 16, 1991 (56 FR 40897) and updates on September 8, 1992 (57 FR 40917); January 13, 1994 (59 FR 1949); August 15, 1996 (61 FR 42426); September 22, 1997 (62 FR 49518-9); September 15, 1998 (63 FR 49359), September 21, 1999 (64 FR 51127); September 27, 2000 (65 FR 58088), September 10, 2001 (66 FR 47030), and September 27, 2002 (67 FR 61109), September 26, 2006 (71 FR 56152), and November 17, 2008 (73 FR 67871). The final list has been reviewed in light of new information and has been revised as set forth below.
Notice on Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Lease Sales
Document Number: E9-28088
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service
Pursuant to the authority vested in the Director of the Minerals Management Service by the joint bidding provisions of 30 CFR 256.41, each entity within one of the following groups shall be restricted from bidding with any entity in any other of the following groups at Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas lease sales to be held during the bidding period November 1, 2009 through April 30, 2010. The List of Restricted Joint Bidders published in the Federal Register on April 20, 2009, covered the period May 1, 2009 through October 31, 2009.
National Advisory Council Teleconference Meeting
Document Number: E9-28086
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
The National Advisory Council (NAC) will be holding a teleconference meeting for the purpose of discussing operational guidance for recovery organizations. The teleconference meeting will be open to the public.
Anthony W. Albanese: Debarment Order
Document Number: E9-28084
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (the agency) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) permanently debarring Anthony W. Albanese from providing services in any capacity to a person that has an approved or pending drug product application. We base this order on a finding that Mr. Albanese was convicted of a felony under Federal law for conduct relating to the regulation of a drug product under the act. Mr. Albanese was given notice of the proposed permanent debarment and an opportunity to request a hearing within the time frame prescribed by regulation. As of October 30, 2009, Mr. Albanese has failed to respond. Mr. Albanese's failure to respond constitutes a waiver of his right to a hearing concerning this action.
Niaja Kane: Debarment Order
Document Number: E9-28083
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (the agency) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) permanently debarring Niaja Kane from providing services in any capacity to a person that has an approved or pending drug product application. We base this order on a finding that Ms. Kane was convicted of felonies under Federal law for conduct relating to the regulation of a drug product under the act. Ms. Kane was given notice of the proposed permanent debarment and an opportunity to request a hearing within the timeframe prescribed by regulation. As of September 20, 2009, Ms. Kane failed to respond. Ms. Kane's failure to respond constitutes a waiver of her right to a hearing concerning this action.
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget: OMB Control Number: 1625-0100
Document Number: E9-28082
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this request for comments announces that the U.S. Coast Guard is forwarding an Information Collection Request (ICR), abstracted below, to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requesting an extension of its approval for the following collection of information: 1625-0100, Advance Notice of Vessel Arrival. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Review and comments by OIRA ensure we only impose paperwork burdens commensurate with our performance of duties.
Computer Matching Between the Selective Service System and the Department of Education
Document Number: E9-28081
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Selective Service System, Agencies and Commissions
Delegation of Authority
Document Number: E9-28080
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Agency Information Collection Activities: Application for Foreign Trade Zone and/or Status Designation, and Application for Foreign Trade Zone Activity Permit
Document Number: E9-28079
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of Homeland Security has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act: Application for Foreign Trade Zone Admission and/or Status Designation (Form 214), and Application for Foreign Trade Zone Activity Permit (Form 216). This is a proposed extension and revision of an information collection that was previously approved. CBP is proposing that this information collection be extended with a change to the burden hours. This document is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register (74 FR 47014) on September 14, 2009, allowing for a 60-day comment period. One comment was received. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Declaration for Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles
Document Number: E9-28077
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of Homeland Security has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act: Declaration for Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles (Form 3299). This is a proposed extension and revision of an information collection that was previously approved. CBP is proposing that this information collection be extended with a change to the burden hours. This document is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register (74 FR 48092) on September 21, 2009, allowing for a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health (ABRWH or Advisory Board), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Document Number: E9-28075
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee Meeting
Document Number: E9-28072
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
This notice announces a public meeting of the Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee (Committee). The Committee provides advice to the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information on spectrum policy matters.
Trinity Adaptive Management Working Group
Document Number: E9-28070
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
The Trinity Adaptive Management Working Group (TAMWG) affords stakeholders the opportunity to give policy, management, and technical input concerning Trinity River (California) restoration efforts to the Trinity Management Council (TMC). The TMC interprets and recommends policy, coordinates and reviews management actions, and provides organizational budget oversight. This notice announces a TAMWG meeting, which is open to the public.
Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meeting
Document Number: E9-28068
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meeting
Document Number: E9-28067
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations
Document Number: E9-28066
Type: Rule
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Foreign Assets Control Office, Department of Treasury
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (``OFAC'') is amending the Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations to define the term ``financial, material, or technological support,'' as used in these regulations. Providing ``financial, material, or technological support,'' for either acts of terrorism that threaten the United States, or any person whose property or interests in property are blocked under these regulations, constitutes one of the criteria for designation as a person whose property and interests in property are blocked.
Incidental Takes of Marine Mammals During Specified Activities; Seabird and Pinniped Research Activities in Central California
Document Number: E9-28065
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, regulations, NMFS has received an application from PRBO Conservation Science (PRBO) for an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) to take small numbers of marine mammals, by incidental harassment, while conducting proposed seabird and pinniped research activities on Southeast Farallon Island, A[ntilde]o Nuevo Island, and Point Reyes National Seashore in central California. Pursuant to the MMPA, NMFS requests comments on its proposal to authorize PRBO to incidentally take, by Level B harassment only, small numbers of marine mammals, at Southeast Farallon Island, A[ntilde]o Nuevo Island, and Point Reyes National Seashore for one year. Since the proposed activities would occur in the vicinity of pinniped haul out sites, marine mammals could be disturbed as a result of seabird research and human presence; therefore, PRBO has requested an IHA.
Marine Mammals; File No. 1058-1733
Document Number: E9-28064
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Notice is hereby given that Mark Baumgartner, Ph.D., MS 33, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, Woods Hole, Massachusetts, 02543, has been issued an amendment to scientific research Permit No. 1058-1733.
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Exempted Fishing, Scientific Research, Display, and Chartering Permits; Letters of Acknowledgment
Document Number: E9-28063
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NMFS announces its intent to issue Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs), Scientific Research Permits (SRPs), Display Permits, Letters of Acknowledgment (LOAs), and Chartering Permits for the collection of Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) in 2010. In general, EFPs and related permits would authorize collection of a limited number of tunas, swordfish, billfishes, and sharks from Federal waters in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico for the purposes of scientific data collection and public display. Chartering permits allow the collection of HMS on the high seas or in the Exclusive Economic Zone of other nations. Generally, these permits will be valid from the date of issuance through December 31, 2010, unless otherwise specified, subject to the terms and conditions of individual permits.
Notice of Intent To Grant an Exclusive License; Axester, Limited Liability Company
Document Number: E9-28061
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense
The National Security Agency hereby gives notice of its intent to grant Axester, Limited Liability Company, a revocable, non- assignable, exclusive, license to practice the following Government- Owned invention as described in U.S. Patent No. 5,396,641 entitled: ``Reconfigurable Memory Processor,'' issued by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office on March 7, 1995, in the field of memory processors. The above-mentioned invention is assigned to the United States Government as represented by the National Security Agency.
Pension Protection Act of 2006; Conforming Amendments; Reportable Events and Certain Other Notification Requirements
Document Number: E9-28056
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
This is a proposed rule to conform PBGC's reportable events regulation under section 4043 of ERISA and a number of other PBGC regulations to statutory changes made by the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA 2006) and to revisions of other PBGC regulations that implement the statutory changes. The rule would also eliminate most of the automatic waivers and filing extensions currently provided under the reportable events regulation and make other amendments to the regulation. For example, the rule would create two new reportable events based on provisions in PPA 2006 dealing with funding-based benefit limits and with asset transfers to retiree health benefits accounts.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NESHAP for Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 1969.04, OMB Control Number 2060-0533
Document Number: E9-28055
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the collection and the estimated burden and cost.
Flight Crewmember Duty Period Limitations, Flight Time Limitations and Rest Requirements; Withdrawal
Document Number: E9-28054
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is withdrawing a previously published NPRM that proposed to establish one set of duty period limitations, flight time limitations, and rest requirements for flight crewmembers engaged in air transportation. The NPRM also proposed to establish consistent and clear duty period limitations, flight time limitations, and rest requirements for domestic, flag, supplemental, commuter and on-demand operations. We are withdrawing the NPRM because it is outdated and because of the many significant issues commenters raised. The FAA
Final Environmental Impact Statement; Marin Headlands-Fort Baker Transportation Infrastructure and Management Plan; Golden Gate National Recreation Area; Marin County, CA; Notice of Approval of Record of Decision
Document Number: E9-28053
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service
Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (Pub. L. 91-190, as amended) and the regulations promulgated by the Council on Environmental Quality (40 CFR 1505.2), the Department of the Interior, National Park Service has prepared and approved a Record of Decision (and Wetlands Statement of Findings) for the Final Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIS) for Transportation Infrastructure and Management Plan for Marin Headlands and Fort Baker areas of Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The requisite no-action ``wait period'' was initiated March 20, 2009, with the Environmental Protection Agency's Federal Register notification of the filing of the Final EIS.
FY 2010 Special Diabetes Program for Indians Community-Directed Grant Program
Document Number: E9-28052
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service
Chlorinated Isocyanurates from Spain: Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
Document Number: E9-28051
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
Student Assistance General Provisions; Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program; Federal Pell Grant Program; Academic Competitiveness Grant Program and National Science and Mathematics Access To Retain Talent Grant Program
Document Number: E9-28050
Type: Rule
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Department of Education
The Secretary is adopting as final, with changes, interim final regulations for the Academic Competitiveness (ACG) and National Science and Mathematics to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant) programs; Student Assistance General Provisions; Federal Pell Grant Program; and Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program. These final regulations are needed to implement provisions of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended by the Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008 (ECASLA) and the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA). The new statutory provisions became effective July 1, 2009.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Notice of Intent to Conduct a Status Review of Gunnison sage-grouse (Centrocercus minimus
Document Number: E9-28047
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), give notice of our intent to conduct a status review of Gunnison sage-grouse (Centrocercus minimus). We conduct status reviews to determine whether the species should be listed as endangered or threatened under the Act. Through this notice, we encourage all interested parties to provide us information regarding Gunnison sage-grouse.
WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding European Communities-Certain Measures Affecting Poultry Meat and Poultry Meat Products From the United States
Document Number: E9-28046
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Office of the United States Trade Representative, Trade Representative, Office of United States, Executive Office of the President
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (``USTR'') is providing notice that on October 23, 2009, the United States requested the establishment of a panel under the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (``WTO Agreement'') with respect to certain measures of the European Communities (``EC'') affecting the import and marketing of poultry products from the United States. That request may be found at www.wto.org contained in a document designated as WT/DS389/4. USTR invites written comments from the public concerning the issues raised in this dispute.
Notice of Availability for Donation of the Aircraft Carrier ex-JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)
Document Number: E9-28045
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, Navy Department
The Department of the Navy (DoN) hereby gives notice of the availability for donation, under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 7306, of the aircraft carrier ex-JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67), located at the NAVSEA Inactive Ships On-site Maintenance Office, Philadelphia, PA.
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in California
Document Number: E9-28044
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA and other Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). These actions relate to a proposed highway project known as the Marin Sonoma Narrows High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Widening project on US 101 from south of the Route 37 Interchange in the City of Novato, Marin County, to north of the Corona Road Overcrossing in the City of Petaluma, Sonoma County, State of California. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: E9-28043
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service, Agencies and Commissions
The Corporation for National and Community Service (hereinafter the ``Corporation''), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) (44 U.S.C. Sec. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirement on respondents can be properly assessed.
Notice of the Record of Decision for the West Coast Basing of the MV-22 Aircraft
Document Number: E9-28042
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, Navy Department
Pursuant to Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, 42 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 4332(2)(c), the regulations of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA (40 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] parts 1500-1508), the Department of the Navy NEPA regulations (32 CFR part 775), and the Marine Corps Environmental Compliance and Protection Manual, which is Marine Corps Order P5090.2A w/change 2 (MCO P5090.2A), the Department of the Navy (DON) announces its decision to introduce up to ten MV-22 squadrons (120 aircraft) on the West Coast and replace nine helicopter squadrons (114 aircraft) currently authorized for basing on the West Coast as part of a U.S. Marine Corps (USMC)-wide process of replacing its aging fleet of medium-lift helicopters with more advanced, operationally-capable aircraft.
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DSP-122, Supplemental Registration for the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, OMB No. 1405-0098
Document Number: E9-28041
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Department of State
The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags From China, Malaysia, and Thailand
Document Number: E9-28040
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of full reviews pursuant to section 751(c)(5) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)) (the Act) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on polyethylene retail carrier bags from China, Malaysia, and Thailand would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. For further information concerning the conduct of these reviews and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A, D, E, and F (19 CFR part 207).
National Park Service Benefits-Sharing Final Environmental Impact Statement
Document Number: E9-28039
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service
Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), the National Park Service announces the availability of the Benefits-Sharing Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) covering all units of the National Park System. The NPS requested and considered comments from sources including the public and other agencies in completing the FEIS. Three alternatives were evaluated in the FEIS, each of which would clarify the rights and responsibilities of researchers and National Park Service (NPS) management in connection with the use of valuable discoveries, inventions, and other developments that result from research involving specimens lawfully collected from units of the National Park System. The No Action Alternative allows scientists to conduct research that may lead to commercial products but without any obligation to share the benefits with NPS. Another alternative prohibits scientific research in national parks that is in any way associated with the development of commercial products. A third alternative, the Environmentally Preferred Alternative, requires researchers who study material obtained under a Scientific Research and Collecting Permit to enter into benefits-sharing agreements with the NPS before using their research results for any commercial purpose. This Environmentally Preferred Alternative has three potential variations regarding the disclosure of royalty rate or related information: Always disclose, never disclose, or comply with confidentiality laws regarding disclosure. The Preferred Alternative implements the benefits-sharing agreement requirement, while complying with confidentiality laws regarding disclosure of royalty rate or related information.
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-3032, Choice of Address and Agent for Immigrant Visa Applicants, OMB No. 1405-0126
Document Number: E9-28038
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Department of State
The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-1884, Petition To Classify Special Immigrant Under INA 203(b)(4) as an Employee or Former Employee of the U.S. Government Abroad
Document Number: E9-28037
Type: Notice
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Department of State
The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Part 121 Activation of Ice Protection
Document Number: E9-28036
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2009-11-23
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action would amend the regulations applicable to operators of certain airplanes used in Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations part 121 operations and certificated for flight in icing conditions. The proposed standards would require either the installation of ice detection equipment or changes to the Airplane Flight Manual to ensure timely activation of the airframe ice protection system. This proposed regulation is the result of information gathered from a review of icing accidents and incidents, and it is intended to improve the level of safety when airplanes are operated in icing conditions.
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