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Secretary, Consumer Product Safety
Commission, 4330 East West Highway,
Bethesda, MD, 20814; telephone (301)
504–6833, e-mail: rhammond@cpsc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May
28, 2010, the Empire State Consumer
Project, Sierra Club, Center for
Environmental Health, and the
Rochesterians Against the Misuse of
Pesticides (‘‘petitioners’’) submitted a
petition stating that the Commission
should issue regulations to ban
cadmium in all toy jewelry under the
Federal Hazardous Substances Act
(‘‘FHSA’’), 15 U.S.C. 1261 et seq. The
request was docketed under the FHSA
as Petition No. HP 10–2.
Petitioners requested that the
Commission adopt regulations declaring
that any toy metal jewelry containing
more than trace amounts of cadmium by
weight, which could be ingested by
children, be declared a banned
hazardous substance. If the Commission
finds that it lacks sufficient information
to determine the appropriate level of
cadmium in products, petitioners
requested that the Commission, as an
interim measure, adopt the maximum
levels established for lead. In addition,
petitioners requested a test method
based on total cadmium, which
simulates a child chewing the jewelry
before swallowing, by cutting the metal
jewelry in half, and evaluating the
extractability of cadmium from
children’s metal jewelry based on a 24hour acid extraction period. Petitioners
also asserted that if the CPSC has
insufficient information regarding
cadmium, it should obtain additional
information under the Interagency
Testing Commission (‘‘ITC’’) through
the Toxic Substances Control Act
(‘‘TSCA’’) administered by the
Environmental Protection Agency
(‘‘EPA’’) to include metal jewelry in the
scope of reporting under section 8(d) of
the TSCA and require importers and
processers to test toy metal jewelry for
cadmium.
On February 16, 2011, the
Commission voted unanimously to defer
its decision on the petition for six
months and directed CPSC staff to
participate in the ASTM subcommittees.
Specifically, the Commission directed
staff to participate in the ASTM F15.24
subcommittee to develop a voluntary
standard addressing accessible
cadmium from children’s metal jewelry
and to work with the ASTM F15.22
subcommittee on the ASTM F963
standard with respect to toy jewelry.
On August 30, 2011, CPSC staff
provided the Commission with an
update regarding the voluntary
standards activities under the ASTM
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subcommittees that would address
cadmium in children’s jewelry and toy
jewelry. The update is available on the
CPSC Web site at: https://www.cpsc.gov/
LIBRARY/FOIA/FOIA11/brief/
cadmiumpetupd.pdf. CPSC staff
indicated that the work on those
standards was expected to be completed
in 2011.
On September 6, 2011, by a 3–2 vote,1
the Commission granted the petition
and directed CPSC staff to begin drafting
a proposed rule unless a voluntary
standard for cadmium in children’s
jewelry is published by ASTM within
three months after September 16, 2011.
If a voluntary standard for cadmium in
children’s jewelry is published by
ASTM within this timeframe, then
CPSC staff is directed to assess the
adequacy of the voluntary standard and
whether there is substantial compliance
with the voluntary standard and based
on these assessments make a
recommendation on the disposition of
this petition within nine months after
September 16, 2011.
In addition, the Commission granted
the petition and directed CPSC staff to
begin drafting a proposed rule unless a
voluntary standard for cadmium in
children’s toy jewelry is published by
ASTM within three months after
September 16, 2011. If a voluntary
standard for cadmium in children’s toy
jewelry is published by ASTM within
this timeframe, then CPSC staff is
directed to assess the adequacy of the
voluntary standard and whether there is
substantial compliance with the
voluntary standard and based on these
assessments make a recommendation on
the disposition of this petition within
nine months after September 16, 2011.
The Commission further directed
CPSC staff to issue a notice in the
Federal Register announcing the
outcome of the vote and status of the
petition. Thus, this notice announces
the vote that occurred on September 6,
2011, the actions that the Commission
directed CPSC staff to take, and the
status of the petition.
1 Chairman Inez M. Tenenbaum and
Commissioners Thomas H. Moore and Robert S.
Adler voted to take this action. Commissioners
Nancy A. Nord, and Anne M. Northup voted to
defer the petition (HP10–2) for an additional six
months and direct staff to continue its participation
in the ASTM F15.24 subcommittee to develop a
voluntary standard addressing accessible cadmium
from children’s metal jewelry, as well as continue
its participation in the ASTM F15.22 subcommittee
to amend the ASTM F963 toy safety standard.
Chairman Tenenbaum and Commissioner Nord
issued statements which are available at https://
www.cpsc.gov/PR/statements.html.
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Dated: September 13, 2011.
Todd A. Stevenson,
Secretary, Consumer Product Safety
Commission.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Indian Gaming Commission
25 CFR Chapter III
Regulatory Review Schedule
National Indian Gaming
Commission, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of date and location
change for Tribal consultation meeting.
AGENCY:
The purpose of this document
is to change the date and location for the
Tribal consultation scheduled for
November 14–15, 2011 at the Spa Resort
Casino, Palms Springs, California to
November 14, 2011 in Rapid City, South
Dakota.
DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
below for dates and locations of
cancelled consultations.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lael
Echo-Hawk, National Indian Gaming
Commission, 1441 L Street, NW., Suite
9100, Washington, DC 20005.
Telephone: 202–632–7003; e-mail:
reg.review@nigc.gov.
SUMMARY:
On
November 18, 2010, the National Indian
Gaming Commission (NIGC) issued a
Notice of Inquiry and Notice of
Consultation advising the public that it
was conducting a review of its
regulations promulgated to implement
25 U.S.C. 2701–2721 of the Indian
Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) and
requesting public comment on the
process for conducting the regulatory
review. On April 4, 2011, after holding
eight consultations and reviewing all
comments, NIGC published a Notice of
Regulatory Review Schedule in the
Federal Register setting out
consultation schedules and review
processes. (76 FR 18457, April 4, 2011).
The Commission’s regulatory review
process established a Tribal
consultation schedule with a
description of the regulation groups to
be covered during consultation.
Group 1 included a review of:
(a) A Buy Indian Act regulation;
(b) Part 523—Review and Approval of
Existing Ordinances or Resolutions;
(c) Part 514—Fees;
(d) Part 559—Facility License
Notifications, Renewals, and
Submissions; and
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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(e) Part 542—Minimum Internal Control
Standards.
Group 2 included a review of:
(a) Part 573—Enforcement; and
(b) Regulations concerning proceedings
before the Commission, including:
Parts 519—Service, Part 524—
Appeals, Part 539—Appeals, and Part
577—Appeals Before the Commission.
Group 3 included a review of:
(a) Part 543—Minimum Internal
Control Standards for Class II Gaming;
and
(b) Part 547—Minimum Technical
Standards for Gaming Equipment
Used With the Play of Class II Games.
Group 4 included a review of:
(a) Part 556—Background Investigations
for Primary Management Officials and
Key Employees;
(b) Part 558—Gaming Licenses for Key
Employees and Primary Management
Officials;
(c) Part 571—Monitoring and
Investigations;
(d) Part 531—Collateral Agreements;
(e) Part 537—Background Investigations
for Persons or Entities With a
Financial Interest in, or Having
Management Responsibility for, a
Management Contract; and
(f) Part 502—Definitions.
Group 5 included a review of:
(a) Part 518—Self Regulation of Class II
Gaming;
(b) A Sole Proprietary Interest
regulation; and
(c) Class III MICS.
The Commission has conducted 12
consultations since April 2011 and will
continue consultations on the
regulations, however, the Commission
has removed Group 3 regulations (Class
II MICS and Technical Standards) and
Class III MICS from the current
consultation schedule. A Tribal
Advisory Committee will review those
regulations during a separate meeting
schedule. The Commission intends to
consult with Tribes on Group 3
regulations and Class III MICS after
completion of the Tribal Advisory
Committee process.
This document advises the public that
the following Tribal consultation has
been changed to a one day consultation
in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Consultation date
Event
Location
November 14–15, 2011 .............................
NIGC Consultation—California .................
Spa Resort Casino, Palm Springs, CA .....
Consultation date
Event
Location
November 14, 2011 ...................................
NIGC Consultation—Great Plains .............
Hilton Garden Inn, Rapid City, SD ............
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group(s)
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New date and location:
For additional information on
consultation locations and times, please
refer to the Web site of the National
Indian Gaming Commission, https://
www.nigc.gov.
Dated: September 12, 2011 in Washington,
DC.
Tracie L. Stevens,
Chairwoman.
Steffani A. Cochran,
Vice-Chairwoman.
Daniel J. Little,
Associate Commissioner.
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26 CFR Part 1
[REG–111283–11]
RIN 1545–BK22
Swap Exclusion for Section 1256
Contracts
Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Treasury.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
and notice of public hearing.
AGENCY:
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This document contains
proposed regulations that describe
swaps and similar agreements that fall
within the meaning of section
1256(b)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue
Code (Code). This document also
contains proposed regulations that
revise the definition of a notional
principal contract under § 1.446–3 of
the Income Tax Regulations. This
document provides a notice of public
hearing on these proposed regulations.
DATES: Written or electronic comments
must be received by December 15, 2011.
Outlines of topics to be discussed at the
public hearing scheduled for January 19,
2012, must be received by December 14,
2011.
ADDRESSES: Send submissions to:
CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–111283–11), Room
5203, Internal Revenue Service, POB
7604, Ben Franklin Station, Washington
DC 20044. Submissions may be hand
delivered Monday through Friday,
between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
to CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–111283–11),
Courier’s Desk, Internal Revenue
Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue,
NW., Washington, DC. Alternatively,
taxpayers may submit comments
electronically via the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at https://
www.regulations.gov/ (IRS–REG–
SUMMARY:
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Regulation
group(s)
1, 2, 4, 5
111283–11). The public hearing will be
held in the Auditorium, Internal
Revenue Building, 1111 Constitution
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Concerning the proposed regulations, K.
Scott Brown (202) 622–7454; concerning
submissions of comments, the hearing,
and/or to be placed on the building
access list to attend the hearing, Richard
Hurst, (202) 622–7180 (not toll-free
numbers).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
This document contains proposed
amendments to the Income Tax
Regulations (26 CFR part 1) under
sections 1256 and 446 of the Code.
Section 1256(b)(2)(B) was added to the
Code by section 1601 of the Dodd-Frank
Wall Street Reform and Consumer
Protection Act (Pub. L. 111–203, 1601,
124 Stat. 1376, 2223 (2010)) (the DoddFrank Act). Section 1256(b)(2)(B)
provides that certain swaps and similar
agreements are not subject to section
1256 of the Code. These proposed
regulations provide guidance on the
category of swaps and similar
agreements that are within the scope of
section 1256(b)(2)(B). These proposed
regulations also revise the definition
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Indian Gaming Commission
25 CFR Chapter III
Regulatory Review Schedule
AGENCY: National Indian Gaming Commission, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of date and location change for Tribal consultation
meeting.
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SUMMARY: The purpose of this document is to change the date and
location for the Tribal consultation scheduled for November 14-15, 2011
at the Spa Resort Casino, Palms Springs, California to November 14,
2011 in Rapid City, South Dakota.
DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below for dates and locations of
cancelled consultations.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lael Echo-Hawk, National Indian Gaming
Commission, 1441 L Street, NW., Suite 9100, Washington, DC 20005.
Telephone: 202-632-7003; e-mail: reg.review@nigc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 18, 2010, the National Indian
Gaming Commission (NIGC) issued a Notice of Inquiry and Notice of
Consultation advising the public that it was conducting a review of its
regulations promulgated to implement 25 U.S.C. 2701-2721 of the Indian
Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) and requesting public comment on the
process for conducting the regulatory review. On April 4, 2011, after
holding eight consultations and reviewing all comments, NIGC published
a Notice of Regulatory Review Schedule in the Federal Register setting
out consultation schedules and review processes. (76 FR 18457, April 4,
2011).
The Commission's regulatory review process established a Tribal
consultation schedule with a description of the regulation groups to be
covered during consultation.
Group 1 included a review of:
(a) A Buy Indian Act regulation;
(b) Part 523--Review and Approval of Existing Ordinances or
Resolutions;
(c) Part 514--Fees;
(d) Part 559--Facility License Notifications, Renewals, and
Submissions; and
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(e) Part 542--Minimum Internal Control Standards.
Group 2 included a review of:
(a) Part 573--Enforcement; and
(b) Regulations concerning proceedings before the Commission,
including: Parts 519--Service, Part 524--Appeals, Part 539--Appeals,
and Part 577--Appeals Before the Commission.
Group 3 included a review of:
(a) Part 543--Minimum Internal Control Standards for Class II
Gaming; and
(b) Part 547--Minimum Technical Standards for Gaming Equipment Used
With the Play of Class II Games.
Group 4 included a review of:
(a) Part 556--Background Investigations for Primary Management
Officials and Key Employees;
(b) Part 558--Gaming Licenses for Key Employees and Primary Management
Officials;
(c) Part 571--Monitoring and Investigations;
(d) Part 531--Collateral Agreements;
(e) Part 537--Background Investigations for Persons or Entities With a
Financial Interest in, or Having Management Responsibility for, a
Management Contract; and
(f) Part 502--Definitions.
Group 5 included a review of:
(a) Part 518--Self Regulation of Class II Gaming;
(b) A Sole Proprietary Interest regulation; and
(c) Class III MICS.
The Commission has conducted 12 consultations since April 2011 and
will continue consultations on the regulations, however, the Commission
has removed Group 3 regulations (Class II MICS and Technical Standards)
and Class III MICS from the current consultation schedule. A Tribal
Advisory Committee will review those regulations during a separate
meeting schedule. The Commission intends to consult with Tribes on
Group 3 regulations and Class III MICS after completion of the Tribal
Advisory Committee process.
This document advises the public that the following Tribal
consultation has been changed to a one day consultation in Rapid City,
South Dakota.
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Consultation date Event Location Regulation group(s)
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November 14-15, 2011................. NIGC Consultation-- Spa Resort Casino, Palm 5
California. Springs, CA.
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New date and location:
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Consultation date Event Location Regulation group(s)
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November 14, 2011.................... NIGC Consultation--Great Hilton Garden Inn, Rapid 1, 2, 4, 5
Plains. City, SD.
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For additional information on consultation locations and times,
please refer to the Web site of the National Indian Gaming Commission,
https://www.nigc.gov.
Dated: September 12, 2011 in Washington, DC.
Tracie L. Stevens,
Chairwoman.
Steffani A. Cochran,
Vice-Chairwoman.
Daniel J. Little,
Associate Commissioner.
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