Representation Election Procedure, 63695 [E9-28981]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 232 / Friday, December 4, 2009 / Proposed Rules NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 29 CFR Parts 1202 and 1206 Coast Guard [Docket No. C–6964] 33 CFR Part 117 RIN 3140–ZA00 [Docket No. USCG–2009–0959] Representation Election Procedure RIN 1625–AA09 AGENCY: ACTION: Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Chehalis River, Aberdeen, WA, Schedule Change National Mediation Board. Proposed rule; clarification. SUMMARY: This document clarifies a proposed rule appearing in the Federal Register on November 3, 2009. The previous document did not include the factual basis for the National Mediation Board’s certification, under Section 605 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, that the proposed rule is not expected to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The proposed rule affects only the Board’s election process and the method used by the Board to determine the outcome of a self-organization vote by employees. The proposed rule would not directly affect any small entities as defined under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Accordingly, the National Mediation Board certifies that it will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. DATES: Comments for the proposed rule published on November 3, 2009 (74 FR 56750) continue to be accepted until January 4, 2010. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Johnson, General Counsel, National Mediation Board, 202–692– 5050, infoline@nmb.gov. This document clarifies the proposed rule published on November 3, 2009 at 74 FR 56750. The Board is proposing to amend its Railway Labor Act rules to provide that, in representation disputes, a majority of valid ballots cast will determine the craft or class representative. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with PROPOSALS SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: December 1, 2009. Mary Johnson, General Counsel, National Mediation Board. [FR Doc. E9–28981 Filed 12–3–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7550–01–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:55 Dec 03, 2009 Jkt 220001 Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to modify the drawbridge operation regulation for the U.S. Highway 101 bascule bridge across the Chehalis River, mile 0.1, at Aberdeen, Washington, so that one-hour notice would be required at all times. The change is necessary to allow the bridge owner to reduce the staffing requirements of the bridge in light of the infrequent openings requested for the bridge. DATES: Comments and related material must reach the Coast Guard on or before February 2, 2010. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the Coast Guard docket number USCG–2009–0959 using any one of the following methods: (1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. (2) Fax: 202–493–2251. (3) Mail: Docket Management Facility (M–30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590– 0001. (4) Hand delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is 202–366–9329. To avoid duplication, please use only one of these methods. See the ‘‘Public Participation and Request for Comments’’ portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for instructions on submitting comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this proposed rule, call or e-mail Austin Pratt, Chief, Bridge Section, Waterways Management Branch, 13th Coast Guard District; telephone 206–220–7282, e-mail william.a.pratt@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366–9826. PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 63695 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public Participation and Request for Comments We encourage you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting comments and related materials. All comments received will be posted, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov and will include any personal information you have provided. Submitting Comments If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this rulemaking (USCG–2009–0959), indicate the specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. You may submit your comments and material online (https:// www.regulations.gov), or by fax, mail or hand delivery, but please use only one of these means. If you submit a comment online via https:// www.regulations.gov, it will be considered received by the Coast Guard when you successfully transmit the comment. If you fax, hand deliver, or mail your comment, it will be considered as having been received by the Coast Guard when it is received at the Docket Management Facility. We recommend that you include your name and a mailing address, an e-mail address, or a phone number in the body of your document so that we can contact you if we have questions regarding your submission. To submit your comment online, go to https://www.regulations.gov, click on the ‘‘submit a comment’’ box, which will then become highlighted in blue. In the ‘‘Document Type’’ drop down menu select ‘‘Proposed Rules’’ and insert ‘‘USCG–2009–0959’’ in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box. Click ‘‘Search’’ then click on the balloon shape in the ‘‘Actions’’ column. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit them by mail and would like to know that they reached the Facility, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all comments and material received during the comment period and may change the proposed rule based on your comments. Viewing Comments and Documents To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, click on the E:\FR\FM\04DEP1.SGM 04DEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 232 (Friday, December 4, 2009)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD

29 CFR Parts 1202 and 1206

[Docket No. C-6964]
RIN 3140-ZA00


Representation Election Procedure

AGENCY: National Mediation Board.

ACTION: Proposed rule; clarification.

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SUMMARY: This document clarifies a proposed rule appearing in the 
Federal Register on November 3, 2009. The previous document did not 
include the factual basis for the National Mediation Board's 
certification, under Section 605 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 
that the proposed rule is not expected to have a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities. The proposed rule 
affects only the Board's election process and the method used by the 
Board to determine the outcome of a self-organization vote by 
employees. The proposed rule would not directly affect any small 
entities as defined under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Accordingly, 
the National Mediation Board certifies that it will not have a 
significant impact on a substantial number of small entities.

DATES: Comments for the proposed rule published on November 3, 2009 (74 
FR 56750) continue to be accepted until January 4, 2010.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Johnson, General Counsel, 
National Mediation Board, 202-692-5050, infoline@nmb.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document clarifies the proposed rule 
published on November 3, 2009 at 74 FR 56750. The Board is proposing to 
amend its Railway Labor Act rules to provide that, in representation 
disputes, a majority of valid ballots cast will determine the craft or 
class representative.

    Dated: December 1, 2009.
Mary Johnson,
General Counsel, National Mediation Board.
[FR Doc. E9-28981 Filed 12-3-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7550-01-P
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