April 2010 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for General Service Fluorescent Lamps, Incandescent Reflector Lamps, and General Service Incandescent Lamps; Correction
This document contains a technical correction to the final rule regarding the test procedures for general service fluorescent lamps, incandescent reflector lamps, and general service incandescent lamps, which was published in the Federal Register on July 6, 2009. In that final rule, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) adopted amendments to its test procedure regulations for the above-specified lamps. However, due to a drafting error, part of the original wording was inadvertently removed from the DOE test procedure regulations in the
Olives Grown in California; Increased Assessment Rate
This rule increases the assessment rate established for the California Olive Committee (Committee) for the 2010 and subsequent fiscal years from $28.63 to $44.72 per assessable ton of olives handled. The Committee locally administers the marketing order, which regulates the handling of olives grown in California. Assessments upon olive handlers are used by the Committee to fund reasonable and necessary expenses of the program. The fiscal year began January 1 and ends December 31. The assessment rate will remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NSPS for Automobile and Light Duty Truck Surface Coating Operations (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 1064.16, OMB Control Number 2060-0034
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.
Clean Air Act Operating Permit Program; Petition To Object to Title V Permit for Wheelabrator Baltimore, L.P., Baltimore City, MD
Pursuant to section 505(b)(2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), the EPA Administrator signed an order, dated April 14, 2010, partially granting and partially denying a petition to object to a state operating permit proposed to be issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) to Wheelabrator Baltimore, L.P. for its facility located in Baltimore City, Maryland. This order constitutes final action on the petition filed by the Environmental Integrity Project, the Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper, Inc., and Clean Water Action (Petitioners), dated May 21, 2009, requesting that the Administrator object to the issuance of the proposed title V permit.
Fonterra (USA) Inc.; Filing of Food Additive Petition
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that Fonterra (USA) Inc. has filed a petition proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of hydrogen peroxide in the manufacture of modified whey by the ultrafiltration method.
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Small, Socially-Disadvantaged Producer Grant (SSDPG) Program in Fiscal Year 2010
The Rural Business-Cooperative Service announces the availability of approximately $3.463 million in competitive grant funds for fiscal year (FY) 2010 for cooperatives or associations of cooperatives to assist small, socially-disadvantaged agricultural producers. USDA Rural Development Cooperative Programs hereby requests proposals from eligible cooperatives and associations of cooperatives for a competitively awarded grant to fund technical assistance to small, socially-disadvantaged agricultural producers in rural areas. The maximum award per grant is $200,000.
Frozen Warmwater Shrimp From Brazil, China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam
The Commission hereby gives notice that it will proceed with full reviews pursuant to section 751(c)(5) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(5)) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on frozen warmwater shrimp from Brazil, China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. A schedule for the reviews will be established and announced at a later date. 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).
Proposed Information Collection (Health Resource Center Medical Center Payment Form) Activity: Comment Request
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed new collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to allow claimants to pay their medical care copayment online.
Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, Eastern and Western Division Proposed Project Use Power Rate
The Bureau of Reclamation is reopening the comment period for the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, Eastern and Western Division Proposed Project Use Power Rate Adjustment for an additional 30 days from the date of publication of this Notice. The initial Notice proposing this adjustment was published in the Federal Register on January 11, 2010 (75 FR 1408). The public comment period ended on February 10, 2010.
Liquor Control Ordinance of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation
This notice publishes the Amended Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Liquor Control Ordinance. The Amended Ordinance regulates and controls the possession, sale, and consumption of liquor within the Tribal lands and the treatment and reduction of alcohol abuse and related social problems on the Reservation. The Tribal lands are located in Indian country and this Amended Ordinance allows for possession and sale of alcoholic beverages within their boundaries. This Amended Ordinance will increase the ability of the Tribal government to control the community's liquor distribution and possession, and at the same time will provide an important source of revenue for the continued operation and strengthening of the Tribal government and the delivery of Tribal services.
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Upper Mississippi River, Rock Island, IL
The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Rock Island Railroad and Highway Drawbridge across the Upper Mississippi River, Mile 482.9, Rock Island, Illinois. The deviation is necessary to allow the Quad Cities Marathon to cross the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to be maintained in the closed to navigation position for four hours from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on September 26, 2010.
Regulated Navigation Area; Lake Champlain Bridge Construction Zone, NY and VT
The Coast Guard is establishing a regulated navigation area around the construction zone of the Lake Champlain Bridge between Crown Point, New York and Chimney Point, Vermont. This temporary interim rule places speed restrictions on all vessels transiting the navigable waters of Lake Champlain in the vicinity of the bridge construction. In addition, this rule provides for the temporary suspension of all vessel traffic within the regulated navigation area during certain periods of construction. This rule is necessary to provide for the safety of life on the navigable waters within this regulated area during the construction of the Lake Champlain Bridge.
Safety Zone; Milwaukee Harbor, Milwaukee, WI
The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone for annual fireworks events in the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, during four separate periods between 9:15 p.m. on June 12, 2010 and 10:30 p.m. on June 24, 2010. This action is necessary and intended to ensure safety of life on the navigable waters of the United States immediately prior to, during, and immediately after fireworks events. This action will establish restrictions upon, and control movement of, vessels in a specified area immediately prior to, during, and immediately after fireworks events. During the enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter the safety zones without permission of the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan.
Safety Zone; 2010 Veterans Tribute Fireworks, Lake Charlevoix, Boyne City, MI
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the waters of Lake Charlevoix near Boyne City, Michigan. All vessels are prohibited from transiting the zone located on a portion of Lake Charlevoix. This temporary safety zone is necessary to protect the surrounding public and vessels from the hazards associated with a fireworks display.
Food and Drug Administration/Xavier University Global Outsourcing Conference
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Cincinnati District, in co-sponsorship with Xavier University, is announcing a public conference entitled ``FDA/Xavier University Global Outsourcing Conference.'' This 3-day public conference for the pharmaceutical industry includes presentations from key FDA officials, global regulators, and industry experts. The conference will focus on global compliance challenges associated with pharmaceutical outsourcing relationships and supply chain control, as well as expectations from global regulators. Pharmaceutical companies and contract organizations
Avalotis Corp.; Grant of a Permanent Variance
This notice announces the grant of a permanent variance to
Massachusetts; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (FEMA-1895-DR), dated March 29, 2010, and related determinations.
Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-541)
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish notice of permit applications received to conduct activities regulated under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. NSF has published regulations under the Antarctic Conservation Act at title 45 part 670 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This is the required notice of permit applications received.
Importation of Papayas From Colombia and Ecuador
We are amending the fruits and vegetables regulations to allow, under certain conditions, the importation of commercial shipments of fresh papayas from Colombia and Ecuador into the continental United States. The conditions for the importation of papayas from Colombia and Ecuador include requirements for field sanitation, hot water treatment, and fruit fly trapping in papaya production areas. This action allows for the importation of papayas from Colombia and Ecuador while continuing to provide protection against the introduction of injurious plant pests into the continental United States.
Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion; Agency Information Collection Activities; Current Collection: Comment Request-Innovations for Healthy Kids Challenge To Promote the Open Government Initiative
In the legislation that established the Department of Agriculture (USDA) (the Organic Act of 1862, 7 U.S.C. 2201), Congress gave the Department authority for nutrition education and information dissemination. The USDA, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion has been granted emergency approval to conduct the information collection, Innovations for Healthy Kids Challenge to Promote the Open Government Initiative. The collection will contribute to the goal of achieving the President's Open Government Initiative and increase access to socially relevant technologies that seek to improve eating and physical activity behaviors among children. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice invites the general public and other public agencies to comment on this current information collection. This is a current collection to develop applications and games using a recently released USDA nutrition data on Data.gov
Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce a public meeting of the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council (Council).
Art Advisory Panel-Notice of Closed Meeting
Closed meeting of the Art Advisory Panel will be held in Washington, DC.
Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program Availability of Application Packages
This document provides notice of the availability of Application Packages for the 2011 Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program.
Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant Program-Availability of Application Packages
This document provides notice of the availability of application packages for the 2011 Community Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant Program.
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Management and Oversight of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System
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.
Notice of Web Site Publication for the Climate Program Office
The Climate Program Office publishes this notice to announce the availability of information pertaining to an upcoming Climate Program Office solicitation of grant proposals on its Web site at https://www.climate.noaa.gov.
Notice With Respect to List of Countries Denying Fair Market Opportunities for Government-Funded Airport Construction Projects
Pursuant to section 533 of the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, as amended (49 U.S.C. 50104), the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has determined not to list any countries as denying fair market opportunities for U.S. products, suppliers, or bidders in foreign government-funded airport construction projects.
Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs
The SBA is issuing this notice to announce the location, date, time, and agenda for the next meeting of the Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs. The meeting will be open to the public.
Imidacloprid; Pesticide Tolerances
This regulation establishes tolerances for combined residues of imidacloprid in or on vegetables, bulb, group 3; cereal grains, group 15 and cereal grains, forage, fodder and straw, group 16. This regulation also deletes tolerances for various commodities and tolerances from direct/inadvertent residues on cereal grains, group 15 and cereal grains, forage, fodder and straw, group 16, as they will be superseded by group tolerances. Bayer CropScience requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
Difenoconazole Pesticide Tolerances
This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of the fungicide difenoconazole in or on: Almond, hulls; brassica, head and stem, subgroup 5A; brassica, leafy green, subgroup 5B; citrus, dried pulp; citrus, oil; fruit, citrus, group 10; grape; grape, raisin; nut, tree, group 14; onion, bulb, subgroup 3-07A; onion, green, subgroup 3- 07B; pistachio; and vegetable, cucurbit, group 9. EPA is also revising the difenoconazole crop and animal tolerance expressions; deleting all section 18 difenoconazole tolerances that are no longer needed as a result of this action; reinstating tolerances for wheat forage, wheat grain, and wheat straw, which were inadvertently removed when previous tolerances were established; correcting the existing tolerance for beet, sugar; and deleting the grape import superscript. Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. requested the new tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
Draft Test Guidelines; Reopening of Comment Period
EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of January 27, 2010, concerning four draft test guidelines for product performance of public health uses of antimicrobial agents. EPA received a request from the public to extend the comment period. After further consideration, EPA decided to reopen the comment period to allow additional time for public comments. This document reopens the comment period for 60 days.
Petition from Pesticide Poisoning Victims United; Notice of Availability
EPA is announcing the availability of a January 25, 2010 petition from Pesticide Poisoning Victims United, a division of the Pitchfork Rebellion. The petitioners, who reside in Lane County, Oregon, ask the Agency to undertake a number of actions to protect potentially affected individuals from pesticides in their area.
Cyromazine; Pesticide Tolerances
This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of cyromazine in or on succulent beans at 2.0 parts per million (ppm). Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4) requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Small Business Impacts of Motor Vehicle Safety
NHTSA seeks comments on the economic impact of its regulations on small entities. As required by section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, we are attempting to identify rules that may have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. We also request comments on ways to make these regulations easier to read and understand. The focus of this notice is rules that specifically relate to passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, trailers, incomplete vehicles, motorcycles, and motor vehicle equipment.
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