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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Maritime Administration
[Docket No. MARAD–2012–0113]
Requested Administrative Waiver of
the Coastwise Trade Laws: Vessel
AQUADISIAC; Invitation for Public
Comments
Maritime Administration,
Department of Transportation.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
As authorized by 46 U.S.C.
12121, the Secretary of Transportation,
as represented by the Maritime
Administration (MARAD), is authorized
to grant waivers of the U.S.-build
requirement of the coastwise laws under
certain circumstances. A request for
such a waiver has been received by
MARAD. The vessel, and a brief
description of the proposed service, is
listed below.
DATES: Submit comments on or before
January 23, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to
docket number MARAD–2012–0113.
Written comments may be submitted by
hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590. You may also
send comments electronically via the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
All comments will become part of this
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federal holidays. An electronic version
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Linda Williams, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Maritime
Administration, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Room W23–453,
Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202–
366–0903, Email
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described by the applicant the intended
service of the vessel AQUADISIAC is:
Intended Commercial Use of Vessel:
‘‘Private Charters, passengers only.’’
Geographic Region: Maine, New
Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode
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Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware,
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Alaska (excluding waters in
Southeastern Alaska and waters north of
a line between Gore Point to Cape
Suckling [including the North Gulf
Coast and Prince William Sound]).
The complete application is given in
DOT docket MARAD–2012–0113 at
https://www.regulations.gov. Interested
parties may comment on the effect this
action may have on U.S. vessel builders
or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in
accordance with 46 U.S.C. 12121 and
MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR Part
388, that the issuance of the waiver will
have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses
U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a
waiver will not be granted. Comments
should refer to the docket number of
this notice and the vessel name in order
for MARAD to properly consider the
comments. Comments should also state
the commenter’s interest in the waiver
application, and address the waiver
criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD’s
regulations at 46 CFR Part 388.
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review DOT’s complete Privacy Act
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published on April 11, 2000 (Volume
65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78).
Dated: December 18, 2012.
By Order of the Maritime Administrator.
Julie P. Agarwal,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Surface Transportation Board
[Docket No. EP 290 (Sub-No. 5) (2013–1)]
Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor
AGENCY:
Surface Transportation Board,
DOT.
ACTION:
Approval of rail cost adjustment
factor.
The Board has approved the
AAR’s proposed rebasing calculations
and the rebased first quarter 2013 rail
cost adjustment factor (RCAF) and cost
index filed by the Association of
American Railroads. A new base level
for the index is calculated in the Board’s
decision, as the statute requires be done
every five years. The first quarter 2013
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RCAF (Unadjusted) is 0.997. The first
quarter 2013 RCAF (Adjusted) is 0.435.
The first quarter 2013 RCAF–5 is 0.411.
DATES: Effective Date: January 1, 2013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Pedro Ramirez, (202) 245–0333. Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) for the
hearing impaired: (800) 877–8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Additional information is contained in
the Board’s decision, which is available
on our Web site, https://www.stb.dot.gov.
Copies of the decision may be
purchased by contacting the Office of
Public Assistance, Governmental
Affairs, and Compliance at (202) 245–
0238. Assistance for the hearing
impaired is available through FIRS at
(800) 877–8339.
This action will not significantly
affect either the quality of the human
environment or energy conservation.
Decided: December 19, 2012.
By the Board, Chairman Elliott, Vice
Chairman Mulvey, and Commissioner
Begeman.
Derrick A. Gardner,
Clearance Clerk.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
Increase in Maximum Tuition and Fee
Amounts Payable under the Post-9/11
GI Bill
AGENCY:
Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA).
ACTION:
Notice.
The purpose of this notice is
to inform the public of the increase in
the Post-9/11 GI Bill maximum tuition
and fee amounts payable and the
increase in the amount used to
determine an individual’s entitlement
charge for reimbursement of a licensing,
certification, or national test for the
2012–2013 and 2013–2014 academic
years.
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Tiffany N. Jones, Management and
Program Analyst (225C), Education
Service, Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461–9837.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For the
2011–2012 academic year, the Post-9/11
GI Bill allowed VA to pay the actual net
cost of tuition and fees not to exceed the
in-State amounts for students pursuing
training at public schools; $17,500 for
students training at private and foreign
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schools; $10,000 for students training at
flight schools; and $8,500 for students
training at correspondence schools.
Additionally, the entitlement charge for
individuals in receipt of reimbursement
for taking a licensing, certification, or
national test was one month (rounded to
the nearest whole month) for each
$1,460.00 received.
Sections 3313, 3315, and 3315A of
title 38, United States Code (U.S.C.),
direct VA to increase the maximum
tuition and fee and entitlement charge
amounts each academic year (beginning
August 1) based on the most recent
increase determined under title 38
U.S.C. 3015(h). Increases determined
under 38 U.S.C. 3015(h) are effective
October 1 of each calendar year. As
such, the increase determined under 38
U.S.C. 3015(h), which was effective
October 1 of the previous calendar year,
will be the most recent increase in rates
at the beginning of each academic year.
2012–2013 Academic Year Maximum
Tuition and Fee Amounts
As of August 1, 2012 (beginning of the
2012–2013 academic year), the most
recent increase determined under 38
U.S.C. 3015(h) was a 3.3 percent
increase, which was effective October 1,
2011. VA calculated the maximum
tuition and fee and entitlement charge
amounts listed below for training
pursued under the Post-9/11 GI Bill that
begins after July 31, 2012, and before
August 1, 2013, using the 3.3 percent
increase.
2013–2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
Type of school
Actual net cost of
tuition and fees not to
exceed
Post-9/11 GI Bill Maximum Tuition and Fee
Amounts
Public .........................
In-State/Resident
Charges.
Private/Foreign .......... $19,198.31.
Vocational Flight ........ $10,970.46.
Correspondence ........ $9,324.89.
Post 9/11 Entitlement Charge Amount for
Tests
Licensing and Certification Tests.
VA will charge one
month entitlement
(rounded to the
nearest whole
month) for each
$1,601.69 received.
National Tests ...........
Dated: December 18, 2012.
By Direction of the Secretary.
Approved: December 18, 2012.
John R. Gingrich,
Chief of Staff, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2012–30945 Filed 12–21–12; 8:45 am]
Actual net cost of tuition and fees not to
exceed
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
Post-9/11 GI Bill Maximum Tuition and Fee
Amounts
National Academic Affiliations Council,
Notice of Meeting
Public .........................
The Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) gives notice under the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App.
2, that a meeting of the National
Academic Affiliations Council (NAAC)
will be held on January 10–11, 2013, in
the Office of Academic Affiliations
Conference Room 870, 1800 G Street
NW., Washington, DC. The sessions will
begin at 8:00 a.m. each day and adjourn
at 5:00 p.m. on January 10 and at 1:00
p.m. on January 11.
The purpose of the Council is to
advise the Secretary on matters affecting
partnerships between VA and its
academic affiliates.
On January 10, the Council will
review the status of recommendations
from its previous meetings; receive a
report from the NAAC Joint Venture
Task Force; hear from Veterans Health
Private/Foreign ..........
Vocational Flight ........
Correspondence ........
In-State/Resident
Charges.
$18,077.50.
$10,330.00.
$8,780.50.
Post 9/11 Entitlement Charge Amount for
Tests
Licensing and Certification Tests.
VA will charge one
month entitlement
(rounded to the
nearest whole
month) for each
$1,508.18 received.
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2013–2014 Academic Year Maximum
Tuition and Fee Amounts
As of August 1, 2013 (beginning of the
2013–2014 academic year), the 6.2
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Administration (VHA) officials; and
engage in discussions about mental
health service enhancements and
implications for mental health
education. On January 11, the Council
will hear from officials of the VHA
Office of Research and Development
and continue its discussion of
opportunities and challenges in
academic affiliation relationships. The
Council will receive public comments at
12:30 p.m.
A sign-in sheet for those who want to
give comments will be available at the
meeting. Individuals who speak are
invited to submit a 1–2 page summary
of their comments at the time of the
meeting for inclusion in the official
meeting record. Oral presentations will
be limited to five minutes or less,
depending on the number of
participants. Interested parties may also
provide written comments for review by
the Council to Gloria J. Holland, Ph.D.,
Special Assistant for Policy and
Planning, Office of Academic
Affiliations (10A2D), VA, 810 Vermont
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or
by email to Gloria.Holland@va.gov. Any
member of the public wishing to attend
or seeking additional information
should contact Dr. Holland by email or
by phone at (202) 461–9490.
Vivian Drake,
Committee Management Officer.
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2012–2013 ACADEMIC YEAR
Type of school
percent increase determined under 38
U.S.C. 3015(h), which was effective
October 1, 2012, will be the most recent
increase. VA calculated the maximum
tuition and fee and entitlement charge
amounts listed below for training
pursued under the Post-9/11 GI Bill that
begins after July 31, 2013, and before
August 1, 2014, using the 6.2 percent
increase.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
Presumption of Exposure to
Herbicides for Blue Water Navy
Vietnam Veterans Not Supported
ACTION:
Notice.
On May 20, 2011, at the
request of the Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA), the Institute of Medicine
(IOM) of the National Academy of
Sciences issued a report titled, ‘‘Blue
Water Navy Vietnam Veterans and
Agent Orange Exposure.’’ The IOM
reviewed a wide range of data sources
including peer-reviewed literature,
exposure and transport modeling,
interviews with veterans, ship deck
logs, and other government documents,
and concluded that there is insufficient
evidence to determine whether Blue
Water Navy Veterans were exposed to
Agent Orange-associated herbicides
during the Vietnam War. After careful
review of the IOM report, the Secretary
determines that the evidence available
SUMMARY:
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[FR Doc No: 2012-30945]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Increase in Maximum Tuition and Fee Amounts Payable under the
Post-9/11 GI Bill
AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of the
increase in the Post-9/11 GI Bill maximum tuition and fee amounts
payable and the increase in the amount used to determine an
individual's entitlement charge for reimbursement of a licensing,
certification, or national test for the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014
academic years.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tiffany N. Jones, Management and
Program Analyst (225C), Education Service, Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461-9837.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For the 2011-2012 academic year, the Post-9/
11 GI Bill allowed VA to pay the actual net cost of tuition and fees
not to exceed the in-State amounts for students pursuing training at
public schools; $17,500 for students training at private and foreign
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schools; $10,000 for students training at flight schools; and $8,500
for students training at correspondence schools. Additionally, the
entitlement charge for individuals in receipt of reimbursement for
taking a licensing, certification, or national test was one month
(rounded to the nearest whole month) for each $1,460.00 received.
Sections 3313, 3315, and 3315A of title 38, United States Code
(U.S.C.), direct VA to increase the maximum tuition and fee and
entitlement charge amounts each academic year (beginning August 1)
based on the most recent increase determined under title 38 U.S.C.
3015(h). Increases determined under 38 U.S.C. 3015(h) are effective
October 1 of each calendar year. As such, the increase determined under
38 U.S.C. 3015(h), which was effective October 1 of the previous
calendar year, will be the most recent increase in rates at the
beginning of each academic year.
2012-2013 Academic Year Maximum Tuition and Fee Amounts
As of August 1, 2012 (beginning of the 2012-2013 academic year),
the most recent increase determined under 38 U.S.C. 3015(h) was a 3.3
percent increase, which was effective October 1, 2011. VA calculated
the maximum tuition and fee and entitlement charge amounts listed below
for training pursued under the Post-9/11 GI Bill that begins after July
31, 2012, and before August 1, 2013, using the 3.3 percent increase.
2012-2013 Academic Year
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Actual net cost of tuition
Type of school and fees not to exceed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Post-9/11 GI Bill Maximum Tuition and Fee Amounts
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Public.................................... In-State/Resident Charges.
Private/Foreign........................... $18,077.50.
Vocational Flight......................... $10,330.00.
Correspondence............................ $8,780.50.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Post 9/11 Entitlement Charge Amount for Tests
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Licensing and Certification Tests......... VA will charge one month
entitlement (rounded to the
nearest whole month) for
each $1,508.18 received.
National Tests............................ ............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2013-2014 Academic Year Maximum Tuition and Fee Amounts
As of August 1, 2013 (beginning of the 2013-2014 academic year),
the 6.2 percent increase determined under 38 U.S.C. 3015(h), which was
effective October 1, 2012, will be the most recent increase. VA
calculated the maximum tuition and fee and entitlement charge amounts
listed below for training pursued under the Post-9/11 GI Bill that
begins after July 31, 2013, and before August 1, 2014, using the 6.2
percent increase.
2013-2014 Academic Year
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Actual net cost of tuition
Type of school and fees not to exceed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Post-9/11 GI Bill Maximum Tuition and Fee Amounts
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Public.................................... In-State/Resident Charges.
Private/Foreign........................... $19,198.31.
Vocational Flight......................... $10,970.46.
Correspondence............................ $9,324.89.
Post 9/11 Entitlement Charge Amount for Tests
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Licensing and Certification Tests......... VA will charge one month
entitlement (rounded to the
nearest whole month) for
each $1,601.69 received.
National Tests............................ ............................
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Approved: December 18, 2012.
John R. Gingrich,
Chief of Staff, Department of Veterans Affairs.
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