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Request for Comments and Announcement of Workshop on Pet Medications Issues
Document Number: 2012-23464
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The FTC is reopening the period for filing public comments in connection with a workshop to examine competition and consumer protection issues in the pet medications industry. The workshop will consider how current industry distribution and other business practices affect consumer choice and price competition for pet medications; the ability of consumers to obtain written, portable prescriptions that they can fill wherever they choose; and the ability of consumers to verify the safety and efficacy of pet medications that they purchase. The workshop will also examine the extent to which recent changes to restricted distribution and prescription portability practices in the contact lens industry might yield lessons applicable to the pet medications industry. The Commission seeks the views of consumers, veterinarians, business representatives, economists, lawyers, academics, and other interested parties on these issues. This notice poses a series of questions relevant to those issues about which the Commission seeks comment. After conducting the workshop and reviewing comments, the Commission may prepare a report discussing these issues.
Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS); Contract Financing
Document Number: 2012-23463
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense
In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), DoD announces the proposed extension of a public information collection requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD invites comments on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of DoD, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved this information collection for use through November 30, 2012. DoD proposes that OMB extend its approval for use for three additional years beyond the current expiration date.
Testing of Product Samples for Listeria monocytogenes: Changes in Procedures
Document Number: 2012-23462
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing changes in procedures for Listeria (L.) monocytogenes product sampling programs in ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products. Starting 60 days after issuance of this notice, FSIS will increase the number of product samples it collects under its Routine Risk-based L. monocytogenes (RLm) Sampling Program and its Intensified Verification Testing (IVT) protocol from three to five samples per sampling unit. In addition, FSIS laboratories will composite the five 25-g product samples from the RLm sampling program, which will increase the sample size of the analyzed test portion from 25 g to 125 g. The Agency is effecting these changes to make its sampling procedures more consistent with international practices, to conserve its laboratory resources, and to improve public health. FSIS invites comments on these changes to its sampling programs.
Huron-Manistee National Forests, Michigan, USA and State South Branch 1-8 Well
Document Number: 2012-23458
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
The Huron-Manistee National Forests (Forest Service) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), as a Cooperating Agency, proposed to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to assess the environmental impacts of an industry proposal to drill one exploratory natural gas well, the USA & State South Branch 1-8 (SB 1-8) well, on National Forest System lands. The leaseholder has withdrawn their application for permit to drill therefore this project has been cancelled. This notice cancels the notice of intent to prepare and environmental impact statement.
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.
Document Number: 2012-23457
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell), Model 412 and 412EP helicopters. This proposed AD is prompted by reports of cracking in the swashplate outer ring assemblies (outer ring). This AD would establish a lower life limit on certain outer rings, requiring a revision of the retirement life on the components' history card or equivalent record, and a revision of the maintenance manual or Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA). This proposal also would prohibit installing these outer rings on any helicopter. The proposed actions are intended to prevent failure of an outer ring because of cracking, which could lead to the loss of main rotor (M/R) blade pitch control and subsequent loss of helicopter control.
Export Trade Certificate of Review
Document Number: 2012-23456
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
On August 28, 2012, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued an Export Trade Certificate of Review to Colombia Rice Export Quota, Inc. (``COL-RICE''). This notice summarizes the conduct for which certification has been granted.
Advisory Committee to the Director (ACD), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Document Number: 2012-23455
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Prescription Drug User Fee Act Patient-Focused Drug Development; Public Meeting and Request for Comments
Document Number: 2012-23454
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a public meeting and an opportunity for public comment related to FDA's patient- focused drug development initiative. This initiative is being conducted to fulfill FDA performance commitments made as part of the fifth authorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA V). This effort provides for a more systematic approach under PDUFA V for obtaining patient perspective on the disease severity and the currently available treatments for a set of disease areas. FDA is publishing a preliminary list of nominated disease areas for the patient-focused drug development initiative and the criteria used for nomination. The public is invited to comment on this preliminary list through a public docket and at a public meeting where FDA will provide an overview of the patient-focused drug development initiative with discussion of the nominated disease areas.
Prescription Drug User Fee Act V Patient-Focused Drug Development; Consultation Meetings; Request for Notification of Patient Stakeholder Intention To Participate
Document Number: 2012-23453
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing this notice to request that patient stakeholders notify FDA of their intention to participate in periodic consultation meetings on process issues related to FDA's patient-focused drug development initiative. This initiative is being conducted to fulfill FDA performance commitments made as part of the fifth authorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA V). These periodic consultation meetings will address important considerations and challenges in establishing a process for conducting a series of patient-focused drug development meetings that will be useful to both the patient community and FDA. The purpose of this request for notification is to ensure continuity and progress in these discussions by establishing consistent patient stakeholder representation.
Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (BSC, NCIPC)
Document Number: 2012-23452
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-23451
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and its implementing regulations, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) hereby announces that it is seeking renewal of the following currently approved information collection activities. Before submitting these information collection requirements (ICRs) for clearance by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), FRA is soliciting public comment on specific aspects of the activities identified below.
Financial Investors Trust, et al.; Notice of Application
Document Number: 2012-23450
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice of Filing of Plats of Survey; Arizona
Document Number: 2012-23447
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
The plats of survey of the described lands were officially filed in the Arizona State Office, Bureau of Land Management, Phoenix, Arizona, on dates indicated.
Notice of Filing of Plats of Survey; Colorado
Document Number: 2012-23446
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado State Office is publishing this notice to inform the public of the intent to officially file the survey plats listed below and afford a proper period of time to protest this action prior to the plat filing. During this time, the plats will be available for review in the BLM Colorado State Office.
Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness Meeting
Document Number: 2012-23445
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
This notice announces a public meeting of the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness (Committee). The Committee provides advice to the Secretary of Commerce.
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines
Document Number: 2012-23442
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-Trent 875-17, RB211-Trent 877-17, RB211-Trent 884-17, RB211-Trent 884B-17, RB211-Trent 892-17, RB211- Trent 892B-17, and RB211-Trent 895-17 turbofan engines. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive ultrasonic inspections (UIs) of certain low-pressure (LP) compressor blades identified by serial number (S/N). This new AD requires the same actions but expands the population of blades. This AD was prompted by the need to add the inspections of the LP compressor blades listed by S/N in Appendices 3H through 3L of RR plc Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. RB.211-72-AG244, Revision 4, dated December 22, 2011. We are issuing this AD to prevent multiple LP compressor blades from failing due to blade root cracks, which could lead to uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Request and Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-23441
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Social Security Administration, Agencies and Commissions
Notice of Submission for OMB Review; Federal Student Aid; William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program General Forbearance Request
Document Number: 2012-23438
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Department of Education
Borrowers who receive loans through the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program will use this form to request forbearance on their loans when they are willing but unable to make their currently scheduled monthly payment because of temporary financial hardship.
Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests; Federal Student Aid; William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program Regulations-Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
Document Number: 2012-23437
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Department of Education
Upon a loan holder's receipt of a written request from a borrower and a copy of the borrower's military orders, the regulations at 34 CFR 685.202 provide that the maximum interest rate (as defined in 50 U.S.C. 527, App. Section 207 (d)) that may be charged on Federal Family Education Loan Program loans made prior to the borrower entering active duty status is six percent while the borrower is on active duty status.
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; James River, Newport News, VA
Document Number: 2012-23436
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the US 17/258 Bridge across the James River, mile 5.0, at Newport News, VA. The deviation is necessary to facilitate the structural repairs of the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed on weekends during the repairs and requires two-hour advanced notice for bridge openings.
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Pequonnock River, Bridgeport, CT, Maintenance
Document Number: 2012-23435
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Metro North (Peck) Bridge across the Pequonnock River, mile 0.3, at Bridgeport, Connecticut. The deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed position to facilitate electrical repairs.
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
Document Number: 2012-23434
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a new revision to the airworthiness limitations of the maintenance planning data document. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance program to update inspection requirements to detect fatigue cracking of principal structural elements (PSEs). We are proposing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of various PSEs, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of these airplanes.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
Document Number: 2012-23433
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes, Model A330-200 series airplanes, Model A330-300 series airplanes, Model A340-200 series airplanes, and Model A340-300 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of an in-flight turn back after the nose landing gear (NLG) did not retract after take-off. This proposed AD would require repetitive overhaul of the NLG retraction actuator. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the retraction actuator, which could cause collapse of the NLG after touchdown and possible injury to flightcrew and passengers.
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
Document Number: 2012-23432
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, Model CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes, and Model CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. The existing AD currently requires repetitive inspections of the rudder travel limiter (RTL) return springs and primary actuator, and corrective actions if necessary. Since we issued that AD, terminating action has been developed which eliminates the need for the repetitive inspections. This proposed AD would require replacing certain RTL return springs, including doing related investigative and corrective actions, if necessary; and would also revise the applicability. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the RTL, which would permit an increase of rudder authority beyond normal structural limits and consequently affect the controllability of the airplane.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
Document Number: 2012-23431
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-605R, and B4-622R airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that the door frame shells of passenger doors 2 and 4 may not have sufficient structural strength to enable the airplane to operate safely. This proposed AD would require reinforcing of the door frame shells of passenger doors 2 and 4 on both sides of the fuselage. We are proposing this AD to prevent structural failure of the door frame shells, which could result in in-flight decompression of the airplane and consequent injury to passengers.
Genomic Medicine Program Advisory Committee, Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 2012-23430
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans' Rural Health Advisory Committee, Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 2012-23429
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
Notice of FERC Staff Attendance at Entergy/Cleco Teleconference on Order No. 1000
Document Number: 2012-23427
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
J. P. Morgan Ventures Energy Corp.
Document Number: 2012-23424
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Interstate Power and Light Company v. ITC Midwest, LLC, Notice of Complaint
Document Number: 2012-23423
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Northern Indiana Public Service Company; Notice of Petition for Declaratory Order
Document Number: 2012-23422
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Alaska Energy Authority; Notice of Extension of Time To File Comments on the Proposed Study and Revised Study Plan
Document Number: 2012-23421
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
High Point Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice Establishing Deadline for Comments
Document Number: 2012-23419
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
New Pallet Preparation Standards for Periodicals
Document Number: 2012-23417
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Postal Service, Agencies and Commissions
The Postal Service will revise Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) 705.8.10.2 to align pallet preparation standards for Periodicals with those currently required for Periodicals prepared in sacks and similar containers. The Postal Service will also align the preparation standards for merged pallets of Periodicals in DMM 705.10, 705.12 and 705.13 with other DMM sections by allowing mailers using these programs to place Periodicals bundles directly on mixed area distribution center (ADC) pallets.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-23416
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review and Approval to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Document Number: 2012-23415
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3502-3520), the Federal Communications Commission invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s). Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimates; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid OMB control number.
Teleconference for the National Park Service Alaska Region's Subsistence Resource Commission Program
Document Number: 2012-23414
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service
The Lake Clark National Park Subsistence Resource Commission (SRC) and the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park SRC will meet to develop and continue work on National Park Service (NPS) subsistence program recommendations and other related subsistence management issues. The NPS SRC program is authorized under Title VIII, Section 808 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, Public Law 96-487, to operate in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register. Public Availability Of Comments: These meetings are open to the public and will have time allocated for public testimony. The public is welcome to present written or oral comments to the SRC. The meetings will be recorded and summary minutes will be available upon request from the park superintendent for public inspection approximately six weeks after each meeting. Before including your address, telephone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire commentincluding your personal identifying informationmay be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Lake Clark National Park SRC Meeting Date and Location: The Lake Clark National Park SRC meeting will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until business is completed at the NPS Visitor Center in Port Alsworth, AK. Should a quorum not be available, a new meeting date and location will be published in local newspapers and announced on local radio stations. SRC meeting dates and locations may need to be changed based on inclement weather or exceptional circumstances. For Further Information on the Lake Clark National Park SRC Meeting Contact: Lee Fink, Acting Superintendent, at (907) 644-3626 or Mary McBurney, Subsistence Manager, at (907) 235-7891 or Clarence Summers, Subsistence Manager, NPS Alaska Regional Office, at (907) 644-3603. If you are interested in applying for Lake Clark National Park SRC membership contact the Superintendent at 240 W. 5th Avenue, Suite 236 Anchorage 99501, or visit the park Web site at: https://www.nps.gov/ lacl/contacts.htm. Proposed Lake Clark National Park A SRC Meeting Agenda:
ABCSP, Inc.; Analysis of Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment
Document Number: 2012-23413
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint and the terms of the consent orderembodied in the consent agreementthat would settle these allegations.
CarePatrol, Inc.; Analysis of Proposed Consent Order To Aid Public Comment
Document Number: 2012-23412
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint and the terms of the consent orderembodied in the consent agreementthat would settle these allegations.
Notice of Funds Availability for Section 514 Farm Labor Housing Loans and Section 516 Farm Labor Housing Grants for Off-Farm Housing for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012
Document Number: 2012-23410
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-09-24
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service
The Rural Housing Services published a document in the Federal Register on July 18, 2012, (77 FR 42258) concerning the availability of funds in the Agency's Farm Labor Housing Program. The document contained a deadline date of September 17, 2012, that the Agency is extending to October 31, 2012, and a funding restriction that is no longer applicable. The document also contained a documentation requirement concerning tax credits that the Agency is loosening and clarifying.
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