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the eligibility requirements for this
program.
Instead, we believe it is preferable in
administering the AIVRS program for
the Department to review requests for
continuation awards from the eight
grantees based on the 2007 NIA and,
where appropriate, extend the currentlyfunded projects through September 30,
2013. The maintenance of the status quo
while we conduct this review is in the
public interest.
If these proposed waivers and
extensions are made final for the eight
AIVRS grantees selected based on the
2007 NIA, we will base our decisions
regarding annual continuation awards
on the program narratives, budgets,
budget narratives, and program
performance reports submitted by these
eight AIVRS grantees, and on the
requirements in 34 CFR 75.253. Any
activities to be carried out during the
year of continuation awards would have
to be consistent with, or be a logical
extension of, the scope, goals, and
objectives of each grantee’s application,
as approved following the 2007 AIVRS
competition. If we publish the proposed
waivers and extensions as final, we
would award continuation grants to
each grantee that is making substantial
progress performing its AIVRS grant
activities.
The proposed waivers of 34 CFR
75.250 and 34 CFR 75.261(c)(2) and
extensions of the project periods, would
not exempt the eight AIVRS grantees
from the appropriation account-closing
provisions of 31 U.S.C. 1552(a), nor
would they extend the availability of
funds previously awarded to the eight
AIVRS grantees past the five years
provided for in 31 U.S.C. 1552(a). Under
31 U.S.C. 1552(a), appropriations
available for a limited period may be
used for payment of valid obligations for
only five years after the expiration of
their period of availability for Federal
obligation. After that time, the
unexpended balance of those funds is
canceled and returned to the U.S.
Treasury Department and is unavailable
for restoration for any purpose (31
U.S.C. 1552(b)).
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The Department certifies that the
proposed waivers and extensions would
not have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small
entities.
The small entities that would be
affected by these proposed waivers and
extensions are the eight grantees
selected based on the 2007 NIA
currently receiving Federal funds and
any other potential applicant for the
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estimated 8 or 9 awards for which there
would have been a competition.
The Department certifies that the
proposed waivers and extensions would
not have a significant economic impact
on these entities because the proposed
waivers and extensions impose minimal
compliance costs to extend projects
already in existence, and the activities
required to support the additional year
of funding would not impose additional
regulatory burdens or require
unnecessary Federal supervision.
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
This notice of proposed waivers and
extensions does not contain any
information collection requirements.
Intergovernmental Review: The
AIVRS program is not subject to
Executive Order 12372 and the
regulations in 34 CFR part 79.
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Dated: July 19, 2012.
Alexa Posny,
Assistant Secretary for Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services.
[FR Doc. 2012–18078 Filed 7–24–12; 8:45 am]
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 111
Proposed Eligibility Criteria for Bound
Printed Matter Parcels
AGENCY:
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Advance notice of proposed
rulemaking.
ACTION:
The Postal Service is
considering the adoption of a new
criterion for eligibility of Bound Printed
Matter (BPM) parcels by adding a
physical density threshold for
individual mailpieces.
DATES: Comments on this advance
notice are due September 10, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver written
comments to the manager, Product
Classification, U.S. Postal Service, 475
L’Enfant Plaza SW., Room 4446,
Washington, DC 20260–5015. You may
inspect and photocopy all written
comments at USPS® Headquarters
Library, 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW., 11th
Floor North, Washington, DC, by
appointment only between the hours of
9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through
Friday. Call 1–202–268–2906 in
advance for an appointment. Email
comments, containing the name and
address of the commenter, may be sent
to: MailingStandards@usps.gov, with a
subject line of ‘‘New Eligibility for BPM
Parcels.’’ Faxed comments are not
accepted.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kayla Dobbs at 202–268–6753, or Wm.
Kevin Gunther at 202–268–7208.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BPM
parcels is an economical ground-based
product containing qualifying bound
printed matter, weighing no more than
15 pounds and requiring postage
payment by permit imprint. BPM is
primarily used by commercial shippers
who do not require expedited delivery.
This product is not available for
purchase at Post OfficeTM retail units
and is not typically used by nonbusiness mailers.
Statutory requirements under title 39,
U.S. Code, require that each class of
mail or type of mail service bear the
direct and indirect costs attributable to
that class or service. In this regard, the
Postal Service expenses related to the
BPM parcel product continues to exceed
the revenues generated by its sales. In
fiscal year 2011, BPM parcels realized a
98.8% cost coverage.
Greater efficiency in the packaging of
BPM parcels will provide for more
expedient handling of BPM parcels and
will contribute to the cost coverage of
the BPM product. To that end, the
Postal Service is considering the
implementation of a new minimum
mailpiece density requirement for BPM
parcels, with an effective date targeted
for July, 2013.
Less densely prepared parcels also
tend to result in a higher incidence of
conveyance problems on automated
SUMMARY:
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parcels processing equipment,
increasing the need for extra handling.
If the Postal Service proceeds with its
plan to adopt a new density eligibility
requirement for BPM parcels, parcels
will be required to meet or exceed the
minimum physical density threshold to
qualify for BPM parcel pricing. The
proposed density requirement will not
be applicable to Bound Printed Matter
flats.
The principal intent of the Postal
Service in proposing this new
requirement is to provide guidance for
mailers to improve the efficiency and
effectiveness in the packaging of BPM
parcels. The Postal Service also hopes to
provide a mechanism for mailers to selfregulate the content of BPM parcels, as
books and similar printed matter are
naturally dense products.
To calculate density, first the length,
height and width of each parcel is
measured in inches, and then
multiplied to obtain cubic inches. To
determine the volume in cubic feet, the
cubic inches product is then divided by
1,728 (cubic inches in a cubic foot). The
weight of the mailpiece, in pounds, is
then divided by the product of the prior
calculation (the mailpiece volume in
cubic feet) to yield a density value of the
parcel, measured in pounds/cubic foot.
For example, the density of a BPM
parcel weighing 10 pounds and
measuring 12 inches in length, 8 inches
in height, 10 inches in width, would
have a density of approximately 17.9
pounds/cubic foot, calculated as
follows: 12 × 8 × 10 = 960 cubic inches,
960/1728 = .56 cubic feet, 10/.56 = 17.9
pounds/cubic foot. If this standard is
adopted, to be eligible for BPM pricing,
parcels must demonstrate a density of at
least 10.0 pounds/cubic foot. BPM
parcels with densities under 10.0
pounds/cubic foot would not be eligible
for BPM parcel pricing. When parcels
intended for mailing at BPM prices are
identified as falling below the minimum
density threshold, the mailer will be
provided with the option either to
repackage the contents more efficiently
to meet the minimum density
requirement, or mail the item using
another mail class as applicable.
Stanley F. Mires,
Attorney, Legal Policy & Legislative Advice.
[FR Doc. 2012–18085 Filed 7–24–12; 8:45 am]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
40 CFR Part 180
[EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0001; FRL–9353–6]
Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions
Filed for Residues of Pesticide
Chemicals in or on Various
Commodities
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
AGENCY:
Notice of filing of petitions and
request for comment.
ACTION:
This document announces the
Agency’s receipt of several initial filings
of pesticide petitions requesting the
establishment or modification of
regulations for residues of pesticide
chemicals in or on various commodities.
SUMMARY:
Comments must be received on
or before August 24, 2012.
DATES:
Submit your comments,
identified by docket identification (ID)
number and the pesticide petition
number (PP) of interest as shown in the
body of this document, by one of the
following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
instructions for submitting comments.
Do not submit electronically any
information you consider to be
Confidential Business Information (CBI)
or other information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute.
• Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental
Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/
DC), Mail Code: 28221T, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington,
DC 20460–0001.
• Hand Delivery: To make special
arrangements for hand delivery or
delivery of boxed information, please
follow the instructions at https://www.
epa.gov/dockets/contacts.htm.
Additional instructions on
commenting or visiting the docket,
along with more information about
dockets generally, is available at
https://www.epa.gov/dockets.
ADDRESSES:
A
contact person, with telephone number
and email address, is listed at the end
of each pesticide petition summary. You
may also reach each contact person by
mail at Biopesticides and Pollution
Prevention Division (7511P) or
Registration Division (7505P), Office of
Pesticide Programs, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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I. General Information
A. Does this action apply to me?
You may be potentially affected by
this action if you are an agricultural
producer, food manufacturer, or
pesticide manufacturer. Potentially
affected entities may include, but are
not limited to:
• Crop production (NAICS code 111).
• Animal production (NAICS code
112).
• Food manufacturing (NAICS code
311).
• Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS
code 32532).
This listing is not intended to be
exhaustive, but rather provides a guide
for readers regarding entities likely to be
affected by this action. Other types of
entities not listed in this unit could also
be affected. The North American
Industrial Classification System
(NAICS) codes have been provided to
assist you and others in determining
whether this action might apply to
certain entities. If you have any
questions regarding the applicability of
this action to a particular entity, consult
the person listed at the end of the
pesticide petition summary of interest.
B. What should I consider as I prepare
my comments for EPA?
1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this
information to EPA through
regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark
the part or all of the information that
you claim to be CBI. For CBI
information in a disk or CD–ROM that
you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the
disk or CD–ROM as CBI and then
identify electronically within the disk or
CD–ROM the specific information that
is claimed as CBI. In addition to one
complete version of the comment that
includes information claimed as CBI, a
copy of the comment that does not
contain the information claimed as CBI
must be submitted for inclusion in the
public docket. Information so marked
will not be disclosed except in
accordance with procedures set forth in
40 CFR part 2.
2. Tips for preparing your comments.
When submitting comments, remember
to:
i. Identify the document by docket ID
number and other identifying
information (subject heading, Federal
Register date and page number).
ii. Follow directions. The Agency may
ask you to respond to specific questions
or organize comments by referencing a
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part
or section number.
iii. Explain why you agree or disagree;
suggest alternatives and substitute
language for your requested changes.
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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 143 (Wednesday, July 25, 2012)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 43561-43562]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-18085]
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 111
Proposed Eligibility Criteria for Bound Printed Matter Parcels
AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM.
ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The Postal Service is considering the adoption of a new
criterion for eligibility of Bound Printed Matter (BPM) parcels by
adding a physical density threshold for individual mailpieces.
DATES: Comments on this advance notice are due September 10, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver written comments to the manager, Product
Classification, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Room 4446,
Washington, DC 20260-5015. You may inspect and photocopy all written
comments at USPS[supreg] Headquarters Library, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW.,
11th Floor North, Washington, DC, by appointment only between the hours
of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 1-202-268-2906 in
advance for an appointment. Email comments, containing the name and
address of the commenter, may be sent to: MailingStandards@usps.gov,
with a subject line of ``New Eligibility for BPM Parcels.'' Faxed
comments are not accepted.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kayla Dobbs at 202-268-6753, or Wm.
Kevin Gunther at 202-268-7208.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BPM parcels is an economical ground-based
product containing qualifying bound printed matter, weighing no more
than 15 pounds and requiring postage payment by permit imprint. BPM is
primarily used by commercial shippers who do not require expedited
delivery. This product is not available for purchase at Post
OfficeTM retail units and is not typically used by non-
business mailers.
Statutory requirements under title 39, U.S. Code, require that each
class of mail or type of mail service bear the direct and indirect
costs attributable to that class or service. In this regard, the Postal
Service expenses related to the BPM parcel product continues to exceed
the revenues generated by its sales. In fiscal year 2011, BPM parcels
realized a 98.8% cost coverage.
Greater efficiency in the packaging of BPM parcels will provide for
more expedient handling of BPM parcels and will contribute to the cost
coverage of the BPM product. To that end, the Postal Service is
considering the implementation of a new minimum mailpiece density
requirement for BPM parcels, with an effective date targeted for July,
2013.
Less densely prepared parcels also tend to result in a higher
incidence of conveyance problems on automated
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parcels processing equipment, increasing the need for extra handling.
If the Postal Service proceeds with its plan to adopt a new density
eligibility requirement for BPM parcels, parcels will be required to
meet or exceed the minimum physical density threshold to qualify for
BPM parcel pricing. The proposed density requirement will not be
applicable to Bound Printed Matter flats.
The principal intent of the Postal Service in proposing this new
requirement is to provide guidance for mailers to improve the
efficiency and effectiveness in the packaging of BPM parcels. The
Postal Service also hopes to provide a mechanism for mailers to self-
regulate the content of BPM parcels, as books and similar printed
matter are naturally dense products.
To calculate density, first the length, height and width of each
parcel is measured in inches, and then multiplied to obtain cubic
inches. To determine the volume in cubic feet, the cubic inches product
is then divided by 1,728 (cubic inches in a cubic foot). The weight of
the mailpiece, in pounds, is then divided by the product of the prior
calculation (the mailpiece volume in cubic feet) to yield a density
value of the parcel, measured in pounds/cubic foot. For example, the
density of a BPM parcel weighing 10 pounds and measuring 12 inches in
length, 8 inches in height, 10 inches in width, would have a density of
approximately 17.9 pounds/cubic foot, calculated as follows: 12 x 8 x
10 = 960 cubic inches, 960/1728 = .56 cubic feet, 10/.56 = 17.9 pounds/
cubic foot. If this standard is adopted, to be eligible for BPM
pricing, parcels must demonstrate a density of at least 10.0 pounds/
cubic foot. BPM parcels with densities under 10.0 pounds/cubic foot
would not be eligible for BPM parcel pricing. When parcels intended for
mailing at BPM prices are identified as falling below the minimum
density threshold, the mailer will be provided with the option either
to repackage the contents more efficiently to meet the minimum density
requirement, or mail the item using another mail class as applicable.
Stanley F. Mires,
Attorney, Legal Policy & Legislative Advice.
[FR Doc. 2012-18085 Filed 7-24-12; 8:45 am]
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