Agencies and Commissions April 6, 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Sunshine Act Notice
The Technical Guidelines Development Committee (the ``Development Committee'') has scheduled a plenary meeting for April 20-21, 2005. The Committee was established to act in the public interest to assist the Executive Director of the Election Assistance Commission in the development of the voluntary voting system guidelines. The Development Committee held previous meetings on July 9, 2004; January 18 and 19, 2005; and March 9, 2005. The purpose of the fourth meeting of the Development Committee will be to review and approve a draft of the recommendations for voluntary voting system guidelines. The draft document will respond to tasks defined in resolutions passed at previous Technical Guideline Development Committee meetings.
Rate Adjustment for the Satellite Carrier Compulsory License
The Copyright Office of the Library of Congress is publishing the royalty rates for analog television broadcast stations retransmitted by satellite carriers under the section 119 statutory license.
Records Schedules; Availability and Request for Comments
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) publishes notice at least once monthly of certain Federal agency requests for records disposition authority (records schedules). Once approved by NARA, records schedules provide mandatory instructions on what happens to records when no longer needed for current Government business. They authorize the preservation of records of continuing value in the National Archives of the United States and the destruction, after a specified period, of records lacking administrative, legal, research, or other value. Notice is published for records schedules in which agencies propose to destroy records not previously authorized for disposal or reduce the retention period of records already authorized for disposal. NARA invites public comments on such records schedules, as required by 44 U.S.C. 3303a(a).
Artists' Canvas From China
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of an investigation and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping investigation No. 731-TA-1091 (Preliminary) under section 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)) (the Act) to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports from China of artists' canvas \1\, provided for in statistical reporting numbers 5901.90.2000 and 591.90.4000 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value. Unless the Department of Commerce extends the time for initiation pursuant to section 732(c)(1)(B) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673a(c)(1)(B)), the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping investigations in 45 days, or in this case by May 16, 2005. The Commission's views are due at Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by May 23, 2005.
Provision of Improved Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals With Hearing and Speech Disabilities
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) grants petitions filed by Sprint Corporation (Sprint) and WorldCom, Inc. (MCI) seeking reconsideration of the Commission's March 14, 2003, Order on Reconsideration (IP Relay Reconsideration Order). This matter derives from the April 2002 IP Relay DeclaratoryRuling and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (IP Relay Declaratory Ruling & FNPRM), which recognized IP Relay as a form of telecommunications relay service (TRS), authorized compensation for IP Relay providers from the Interstate TRS Fund, and waived certain mandatory minimum standards as they apply to the provision of IP Relay.
Unlicensed Devices in the 5 GHz Band
This document extends for one year the transition periods for unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) equipment operating in the 5.250-5.350 GHz band. This action will allow devices to continue to obtain equipment authorizations and to be marketed under the rules in effect prior to the adoption of the 5 GHz U-NII Report and Order pending the development of measurement procedures for evaluating such devices for compliance with the new rules.
Public Information Collections Approved by Office of Management and Budget
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has received Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the following public information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number.
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals With Hearing and Speech Disabilities
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved for three years the information collection requirements contained in the Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration, (Order).
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid 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 that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) 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.
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested
The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid 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 that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) 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.
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid 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 control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) 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.
Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band
This document lists Petitions for Reconsideration filed on or shortly before December 22, 2004, in the 800 MHz Public Safety Interference Proceeding, and establishes deadlines for the filing of Oppositions to the Petitions for Reconsideration and Replies to the Oppositions.
In the Matter of Certain Encapsulated Integrated Circuit Devices and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Determination To Remand Investigation to the Administrative Law Judge; Extension of Target Date for Completion of the Investigation
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to remand the above-referenced investigation to the presiding administrative law judge (ALJ) for further proceedings and findings in light of claim construction determinations made by the Commission and an expected ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (D.C. Court of Appeals) in U.S. International Trade Commission v. ASAT Inc., Appeal No. 05-5009. The Commission also has determined to extend the target date in this investigation by seven (7) months and twenty-one (21) days, i.e., until November 21, 2005.
NASA Advisory Council, Financial Audit Committee, Meeting
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Pub. L. 92-463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration announces a forthcoming meeting of the NASA Advisory Council (NAC), Financial Audit Committee (NFAC).
Radio Broadcasting Services; Breckenridge, Crawford, Eagle, Fort Morgan, Greenwood Village, and Gunnison, CO, Laramie, WY, Loveland, Olathe and Strasburg, CO
This document grants the Petition for Reconsideration filed by Dana J. Puopolo directed to the Report and Order in this proceeding by allotting Channel 299C3 at Gunnison, Colorado, as its fourth local service. See 69 FR 58840, published October 1, 2004. Channel 299C3 can be allotted to Gunnison, consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of the Commission's rules provided there is a site restriction of 19.5 kilometers (12.1 miles) northeast at coordinates 38-40-48 NL and 106-46-48 WL. This site restriction will ensure full-spacing to the license site of Station KBKL on Channel 300C at Grand Junction, Colorado. This document also allots Channel 274C3 in lieu of Channel 272C2 at Crawford, as its first local service. Channel 274C3 can be allotted to Crawford in compliance with the minimum distance separation requirements of the Commission's rules provided there is a site restriction of 19.5 kilometers (12.1 miles) northeast at coordinates 38-38-09 NL and 107-34-43 WL. As a result, the Station KVLE(FM) Channel 299A substitution at Gunnison and the site relocation for vacant Channel 270C2 at Olathe is no longer necessary. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc., Provisional Acceptance of a Settlement Agreement and Order
It is the policy of the Commission to publish settlements which it provisionally accepts under the Consumer Product Safety Act in the Federal Register in accordance with the terms of 16 CFR 1118.20(e). Published below is a provisionally-accepted Settlement Agreement with Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc., containing a civil penalty of $1,200,000.00.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Alturas, CA
This document sets forth a proposal to amend the FM Table of Allotments, Section 73.202(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 73.202(b). The Audio Division requests comment on a petition filed by George S. Flinn, Jr., proposing to allot Channel 277C as the community's fourth local aural broadcast service. The proposed coordinates for Channel 277C at Alturas, California, are 41-31-30 NL and 120-19-45 WL. The allotment will require a site restriction of 18.2 km (11.3 miles) east of Alturas.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Hale Center, Texas
The Audio Division requests comment on a petition filed by Charles Crawford, requesting the allotment of Channel 236C1 at Hale Center, Texas, as a first local aural service. Channel 236C1 can be allotted to Hale Center in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements with a site restriction of 30.6 kilometers northeast at reference coordinates of 34-13-00 NL and 101- 34-00 WL.
Radio Broadcasting Services; High Point and Liberty, NC
The Audio Division requests comment on a petition filed by Capstar TX Limited Partnership to reallot, downgrade, and modify its liceense for Station WVBZ(FM) from Channel 262C at High Point, North Carolina, to Chanel 262C0 at Liberty, North Carolina, as a first local service. Pursuant to Section 1.420(i) of the Commission's Rules, we shall not accept competing expressions of interest pertaining to the use of Channel 262C0 at Liberty. Channel 262C0 can be allotted to Liberty with a site restriction of 17.6 kilometers northeast at reference coordinates of 35-58-57 and 79-27-29.
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority
The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid 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 control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) 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.
End User Common Line Procedures
This document establishes final procedures for resolving End User Common Line (EUCL) informal complaints. The Commission's actions are necessary in order to resolve several hundred longstanding informal complaints previously filed by payphone providers against local exchange carriers (LEC). The intended effect of the EUCL Procedures Order is to notify EUCL informal complainants that, if they intend to pursue their claims and collect damages, they must follow a number of specific procedures between Friday, April 22, 2005 and Friday, September 9, 2005, or risk losing the right to pursue certain claims. All informal complainants are strongly encouraged to read closely the EUCL Procedures Order.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Islamorada, Marathon, and Sugarloaf Key, FL
The Audio Division seeks comment on a petition filed by LSM Radio Partners LLC, licensee of Station WWWK(FM), Channel 288C2, Marathon, Florida, proposing the allotment of Channel 289A to Sugarloaf Key, Florida, as its first local service. To accommodate this allotment, this document also requests the reallotment of Channel 288C2 from Marathon to Islamorada, Florida, as its second local service and modification of the Station WWWK license accordingly. Channel 289A can be allotted to Sugarloaf Key in conformity with the Commission's rules, provided there is a site restriction of 3.6 kilometers (2.2 miles) southwest at coordinates 24-37-30 NL and 81-32-30 WL. Channel 288C2 can be reallotted to Islamorada, consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of Section 73.207(b) of the Commission's rules, provided there is a site restriction of 15.5 kilometers (9.6 miles) northeast at coordinates 25-01-23 NL and 80-30-06 WL. In accordance with the provisions of Section 1.420(i) of the Commission's rules, we shall not accept competing expressions of interest pertaining to the use of Channel 288C2 at Islamorada.
Radio Broadcasting Services; Cumberland Head, NY; Mojave and Trona, CA; and Haileyville and Stringtown, OK
This document sets forth three proposals to amend the FM Table of Allotments, Section 73.202(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 73.202(b). The Commission requests comment on a petition filed by Dana J. Puopolo. Petitioner proposes the allotment of Channel 255A at Mojave, California, as a third local service. Channel 255A can be allotted at Mojave in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements with a site restriction of 10.3 km (6.4 miles) northeast of Mojave. The proposed coordinates for Channel 255A at Mojave are 35-06-07 North Latitude and 118-04-41 West Longitude. In addition, in order to accommodate the allotment of Channel 255A at Mojave, Petitioner further proposes to substitute Channel 247A for vacant Channel 255A at Trona, California, and to change the FM Table of allotments at Trona, California, by deleting Channel 255A and adding Channel 247A. The proposed coordinates for Channel 247A at Trona, California, are 35-45- 46 NL and 117-22-19 WL. The allotment can be allotted at center city reference coordinates without site restriction. See Supplementary Information infra.
International Banking
The FDIC is amending its international banking regulations in subpart J of part 303 and revising subparts A and B of part 347. The amendments reorganize, clarify, and revise subparts A and B of part 347, and address various issues raised as part of the FDIC's ongoing effort under the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act of 1996 (12 U.S.C. 3311). Included in the revisions are amendments that address relocation of insured U.S. branches of foreign banks within and outside the state where such branches are presently located, adoption of a risk-based asset pledge requirement for insured U.S. branches of foreign banks, and information and examination requirements for foreign banks that own branches or depository institution subsidiaries seeking FDIC deposit insurance. The FDIC has also decided to maintain its existing position concerning the availability of FDIC deposit insurance for wholesale U.S. branches of foreign banks.
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