April 8, 2010 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

On March 24, 2010, the Department of State notified Congress that it had withdrawn Mexico's certification under United States Public Law 101-162, Section 609, because Mexico's turtle excluder device (TED) program was not currently comparable to the United States program as required by the statute. Withdrawal of Mexican certification is primarily a compliance and environmental issue, but it does have trade implications and a prohibition on wild-caught shrimp imports will become effective on April 20, 2010. The United States government is providing the Government of Mexico with detailed technical recommendations and capacity-building support with a view to strengthening Mexico's sea turtle protection program. Both governments will continue to actively seek further engagement opportunities to ensure renewal of Mexican certification within the shortest period of time consistent with the requirements of U.S. law.

The purpose of this announcement is to notify interested members of the public of the opportunity to submit comments to the draft fifth National Communication on U.S. climate change actions for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). In June 1992, the United States signed, and later ratified, the UNFCCC. Pursuant to the national communication reporting requirements under Articles 4.2 and 12 of the Convention and to guidelines later adopted by the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP), the United States submitted the first U.S. Climate Action Report (CAR) to the UNFCCC Secretariat in 1994, and subsequent reports in 1997, 2002, and 2006. The U.S. Government has prepared an initial draft of the fifth National Communication for public review. This report reflects the U.S. Government commitment to the UNFCCC to transparently communicate U.S.

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection Request (ICR) 2236.038-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR is scheduled to expire on July 31, 2010. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below.

Wisconsin updated its state ambient air quality standards rules to match the current Federal standards. The updates were made to the particulate matter standards by adding fine particulate standards and revoking the state's course particulate standards. EPA revised its particulate matter standards in October 2006 by strengthening the 24- hour fine particulate standard and revoking the annual standard for course particulate. EPA is approving the revisions to the Wisconsin State Implementation Plan (SIP) as requested by the state on September 11, 2009.

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix as amended), the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.150, and in accordance with section 10(a)(2) of Public Law, the Defense Health Board (DHB) announces that it will meet on June 8 and 9, 2010. Subject to the availability of space, the meeting is open to the public on June 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:45 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Department of the Air Force proposes to delete four systems of records notices from its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.

The Defense Intelligence Agency is proposing to alter a system in its existing inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the withdrawal, without prejudice to a future filing, of the remaining portion of a color additive petition (CAP 8C0262) proposing an amendment of the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of composite pigments prepared from synthetic iron oxide, mica, and titanium dioxide to color food.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will file the plat of survey of the lands described below in the BLM Montana State Office, Billings, Montana, thirty (30) days from the date of publication in the Federal Register.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a collection of information entitled ``Recordkeeping Requirements for Microbiological Testing and Corrective Measures for Bottled Water'' has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes. This proposed AD would require removing and repairing the sealant at the four lower corners of the wing center section and the four lower t- chord segment gaps on each side of the wing center section. This proposed AD results from reports of fuel leakage from the center tank. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct improperly applied sealant, which could result in the disbonding and displacing of sealant, and consequent fuel leaks. On the ground, uncontained fuel leakage could result in pooling, and pooling combined with an ignition source could result in a fire.

The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. The existing AD currently requires inspecting to determine if certain carriage spindles are installed, repetitive inspections for corrosion and indications of corrosion on affected carriage spindles, and if necessary, related investigative and corrective actions. The existing AD also provides an optional terminating action. This proposed AD would mandate the optional terminating action, which would eliminate the need for the repetitive inspections. The proposed AD results from reports of corrosion found on carriage spindles that are located on the outboard trailing edge flaps. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct corrosion of the carriage spindle, which could result in fracture. Fracture of both the inboard and outboard carriage spindles, in the forward ends through the large diameters, on a flap, could adversely affect the airplane's continued safe flight and landing.

In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 552a, the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'' or ``SEC'') proposes to revise a Privacy Act system of records: ``Pay and Leave System (SEC-15)''. The revisions reflect changes that have occurred since the notice was last published in the Federal Register Volume 64, Number 236 on Thursday, December 9, 1999.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is amending its regulations governing the disclosure of information pursuant to requests made under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to reflect changes to the FOIA made by the Openness Promotes Effectiveness in Our National Government Act of 2007 (OPEN Government Act) \1\ and to make other changes that update the OCC's FOIA regulations.

On April 2, 2010, the Department of Education published a 30- day comment period notice in the Federal Register (Page 16762, Column 1) seeking public comment for an information collection entitled, ``Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, Federal Perkins Loan Program and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program Military Service Deferment/Post-Active Duty Student Deferment Request.'' This notice is hereby withdrawn. Public comment will be requested at a future date. The Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, hereby issues a correction notice as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is requesting nominations to fill ten upcoming vacancies on the Advisory Committee on Interdisciplinary, Community-Based Linkages (ACICBL).

This document contains a correction to publication of inflation adjustment factors and reference prices for calendar year 2010 that was published in the Federal Register on Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 75 FR 16576 determining the availability of the credit for renewable electricity production, refined coal production, and Indian coal production under section 45.

In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, HRSA is deleting an existing system of records titled the ``Physician Shortage Area Scholarship Program, HHS, HRSA, BPHC'' HRSA System No. 09-15-0042. This system of records is being deleted in order to consolidate it with ``Public Health Service (PHS) and National Health Service Corps~NHSC) Scholarship/Loan Repayment Participants Records System, HHS/HRSA/BPHC,'' HRSA System No. 09-15- 0037, which is proposed to be modified/altered.

In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is publishing notice of a proposal to substantially revise ``Public Health Service (PHS) and National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship/Loan Repayment Participants Records System, HHS/HRSA/BPHC,'' HRSA Systems of Records No. 09-15-0037, to reflect organizational and physical location changes, and to update the categories of individuals and records covered by the system. HRSA is also proposing to (a) delete the Nursing Student Education Direct Loan Program, which is not administered by HRSA; (b) add records pertaining to the Nursing Scholarship Program and the Student/Resident Experiences and Rotations in Community Health (SEARCH) Program; and (c) incorporate the Faculty Loan Repayment Program and the Physician Shortage Area Scholarship Program, which previously had their own System of Records Notices (09-15-0058, and 09- 15-0042 respectively). These changes will require renaming the system of records and expanding the Authority to maintain the system. HRSA has updated the section on maintenance and storage of records to reflect current technologies, as well as Purpose(s), Safeguards, Retention and Disposal (of records), Notification Procedures, and Records source categories to detail current operations. HRSA is proposing to delete routine uses that are obsolete and to add new routine uses that cover disclosures of information needed for effective program operations.

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are initiating 5-year reviews for 69 species in Idaho, Washington, Hawaii, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). We request any new information on these species that may have a bearing on their classification as endangered or threatened. Based on the results of our 5-year reviews we will determine whether these species are properly classified under the Act.

The Employment and Training Administration announces the availability of approximately $20 million for two grants to serve young adult (ages 18 to 24) offenders and high school dropouts in high- poverty, high-crime communities. The purpose of these grants is to prepare these individuals for employment. These grants will be awarded through a competitive process open to national and regional intermediaries with experience conducting multi-site projects and experience serving young adult offenders. The Department expects to award two grants of $10 million each covering a six-month planning period and two full years of operation. Grantees will be required to competitively select local sub-grantees to operate the program in a minimum of five high-poverty, high-crime communities across at least two States.