April 21, 2010 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Early Learning
The U.S. Department of Education (ED), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and through public meetings and written submissions, is seeking input from State agencies responsible for early learning and development, families (including families with children birth through third grade), educators (including early intervention service providers and other providers of services to young children), students, technical assistance providers, researchers of early learning, stakeholders who work with early learning and development for young children, and other members of the public regarding several important topics relating to early learning for children, birth through third grade: Understanding pre-kindergarten through third grade (P-3) Structures ;\1\ Workforce and Professional Development; Family Engagement; and Standards and Assessments. Over the next two months, ED and HHS will be holding a series of ``Listening and Learning about Early Learning'' meetings to inform their work and hear how States and others are implementing innovative and successful approaches to improving early learning outcomes for children, birth through third grade, in the four areas listed in this notice. Neither ED nor HHS is proposing to make any changes to existing requirements in programs administered by these two Federal agencies through this notice.
Certain Digital Set-Top Boxes and Components Thereof; Notice of Investigation
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on March 16, 2010, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Verizon Communications Inc. of New York, New York and Verizon Services Corp. of Arlington, Virginia. An amended complaint was filed on April 6, 2010. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States and the sale within the United States after importation of certain digital set-top boxes and components thereof that infringe certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,666,293; 5,635,979; 6,381,748; 6,367,078; and 7,561,214. The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337.
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement on Beach and Dune Restoration in St. Lucie County, FL
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), Jacksonville District, has received a permit application for a Department of the Army permit under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act from the St. Lucie County Erosion Control District (County) to construct a beach nourishment and dune restoration project along St. Lucie County. As part of the permit process, the Corps is evaluating the environmental effects associated with beach nourishment and dune restoration.
Certain Display Devices, Including Digital Televisions and Monitors; Notice of Investigation
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on March 18, 2010, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Sony Corporation of Japan. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on April 14, 2010. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain display devices, including digital televisions and monitors by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,434,626; 5,751,373; 6,111,614; 5,583,577; 5,684,542; 5,731,847; 6,661,472; 6,816,131; Re 38,055 and Re 40,468. The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337.
Polyglyceryl Phthalate Ester of Coconut Oil Fatty Acids; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance; Technical Correction
EPA issued a final rule in the Federal Register of July 8, 2009, concerning polyglyceryl phthalate ester of coconut oil fatty acids; exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This document is being issued to correct the inert ingredient name and CAS numbers.
Security Zone; Potomac River, Washington Channel, Washington, DC
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary security zone in certain waters of Washington Channel on the Potomac River. The security zone is necessary to provide for the security and safety of life and property of event participants, spectators and mariners during the U.S. Coast Guard Commandant's Change of Command ceremony from 6 a.m. through 5 p.m. on May 25, 2010. Entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Baltimore, Maryland, or his designated representative.
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Statement of Financial Interests, Regional Fishery Management Councils
The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Pesticide Products; Registration Applications
This notice announces receipt of applications to register new uses for pesticide products containing currently registered active ingredients, pursuant to the provisions of section 3(c) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended. EPA is publishing this Notice of such applications, pursuant to section 3(c)(4) of FIFRA.
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment and to Conduct San Joaquin River Chinook Salmon Scoping Meeting
NMFS announces its intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) to analyze the potential impacts of the proposed reintroduction of spring-run Chinook salmon to the mainstem of the San Joaquin River.
Notice of Suspension and Initiation of Debarment Proceedings; Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism
The Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) gives notice to Mr. Jay H. Soled of his suspension from the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (E-Rate Program). Additionally, the Bureau gives notice that debarment proceedings are commencing against him. Mr. Soled, or any person who has an existing contract with or intends to contract with him to provide or receive services in matters arising out of activities associated with or related to the schools and libraries support, may respond by filing an opposition request, supported by documentation.
Certain Magnesia Carbon Bricks from the People's Republic of China: Amended Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value
On March 12, 2010, the Department of Commerce (``Department'') published the Preliminary Determination of sales at less than fair value (``LTFV'') in the antidumping duty investigation of certain magnesia carbon bricks (``bricks'') from the People's Republic of China (``PRC''). See Certain Magnesia Carbon Bricks from the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Postponement of Final Determination, 75 FR 11847 (March 12, 2010) (``Preliminary Determination''). We are amending our Preliminary Determination to correct certain ministerial errors with respect to the antidumping duty margin calculation for RHI Refractories Liaoning Co., Ltd. (``RHI''). The corrections to the RHI margin also affect the margin assigned to the companies receiving a separate rate and the PRC- wide rate. In addition, we have granted a separate rate to Yingkou Jiahe Refractories Co., Ltd. (``Jiahe'').
Security Zone; Portland Rose Festival Fleet Week, Willamette River, Portland, OR
The Coast Guard is establishing a security zone encompassing all waters of the Willamette River between the Hawthorne and Steel Bridges in Portland, Oregon during the Portland Rose Festival Fleet Week from June 2, 2010, through June 7, 2010. The security zone is necessary to help ensure the security of the military and other vessels participating in Fleet Week as well as the maritime public in general and will do so by prohibiting any person or vessel from entering or remaining in the security zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or his designated representatives.
Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: “The Glory of Ukraine: Golden Treasures and Lost Civilizations”
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ``The Glory of Ukraine: Golden Treasures and Lost Civilizations,'' imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to loan agreements with the foreign owners or custodians. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at the Museum of Russian Art, Minneapolis, MN, from on or about September 3, 2010, until on or about January 23, 2011; the Joslyn Museum of Art, Omaha, NE, from on or about January 2011 until on or about May 2011; the Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston TX, from on or about May 27, 2011, to on or about September 5, 2011, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register.
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS-2020 Retail Price Schedule, Part 3 and Part 4, 1405-XXXX
The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Notice of Suspension and Initiation of Debarment Proceedings; Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism
The Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) gives notice to Mr. Benjamin Rowner of his suspension from the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (E-Rate Program). Additionally, the Bureau gives notice that debarment proceedings are commencing against him. Mr. Rowner, or any person who has an existing contract with or intends to contract with him to provide or receive services in matters arising out of activities associated with or related to the schools and libraries support, may respond by filing an opposition request, supported by documentation to Rebekah Bina, Federal Communications Commission, Enforcement Bureau, Investigations and Hearings Division, Room 4-C330, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554.
Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Scup Fishery; Reduction of Winter I Commercial Possession Limit
NMFS announces the reduction of the scup coastwide commercial possession limit from Maine through North Carolina for the Winter I period. Regulations governing the scup fishery require publication of this notification to advise the coastal states from Maine through North Carolina that 80 percent of the commercial quota allocated to the Winter I period is projected to be harvested and to announce that the possession limit for a Federal vessel permit holder is reduced.
Federal Advisory Committee Act; Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice advises interested persons that the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age (``Diversity Committee'') will hold a meeting on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Federal Communications Commission, Room TW-C305, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554.
Magnesium Metal from the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the 2008-2009 Antidumping Duty Administrative Review
In response to requests from interested parties, the Department of Commerce (``the Department'') is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on magnesium metal from the People's Republic of China (``PRC''), covering the period April 1, 2008, through March 31, 2009. This administrative review covers one exporter of the subject merchandise.
Silicon Metal from Brazil: Amended Final Results of Administrative Review Pursuant to Court Decision
Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Hamilton, TX
This action proposes to amend Class E airspace at Hamilton, TX, adding additional controlled airspace to accommodate new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) at Hamilton Municipal Airport, Hamilton, TX. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations for SIAPs at the airport.
Agency Information Collection Activity Seeking OMB Approval
The FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) revision of a current information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on November 13, 2009, vol. 74, no. 218, page 58676-58677. This rulemaking established requirements for the FAA's authority to issue Experimental Permits for reusable suborbital rockets to authorize launches for the purpose of research and development, crew training and showing compliance with the regulations.
Notice of Workshop To Discuss Policy-Relevant Science to Inform EPA's Integrated Plan for the Review of the Lead National Ambient Air Quality Standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that a workshop entitled, ``Workshop to Discuss Policy-Relevant Science to Inform EPA's Integrated Plan for Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Lead,'' is being organized by EPA's Office of Air and Radiation's Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS) and EPA's Office of Research and Development's National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA). The workshop will be held May 10-11, 2010, in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The workshop will be open to attendance by interested public observers on a first-come, first-served basis up to the limits of available space.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NESHAP for Magnetic Tape Manufacturing Operations
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.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NSPS for Flexible Vinyl and Urethane Coating and Printing (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 1157.09, OMB Control Number 2060-0073
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.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NESHAP for Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations, EPA ICR Number 1716.06, OMB Control Number 2060-0324
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.
Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes: Meeting Notice
NRC will convene a meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes (ACMUI) on May 24-25, 2010. A sample of agenda items to be discussed during the public session includes: (1) Updates on 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 35 and 37 rulemakings; (2) information on the issue of patient release following administration of iodine 131; (3) updates on the medical isotope shortage; (4) updates on the prostate brachytherapy medical events that occurred at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in Philadelphia; (5) a subcommittee report on permanent implant brachytherapy; (6) a discussion on safety culture in medical practices; (7) an update on the
Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the public to comment on the following applications to conduct certain activities with endangered species. With some exceptions, the Endangered Species Act (Act) prohibits activities with endangered and threatened species unless a Federal permit allows such activity. The Act also requires that we invite public comment before issuing these permits.
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