Agencies and Commissions October 5, 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: E5-5447
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: E5-5446
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act; Notice of Agency Meeting
Document Number: E5-5439
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
Designations under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the United States-Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) and the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act (ATPDEA)
Document Number: 05-20115
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements, Agencies and Commissions
CITA has determined that certain compacted, plied, ring spun cotton yarns, with yarn counts in the range from 42 to 102 metric, classified in subheadings 5205.42.0020, 5205.43.0020, 5205.44.0020, 5205.46.0020, and 5205.47.0020 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), for use in U.S. formed fabric used in men's and boys' woven cotton trousers and shirts, and women's and girls' woven cotton trousers, shirts, and blouses, cannot be supplied by the domestic industry in commercial quantities in a timely manner under the CBTPA and ATPDEA. CITA hereby designates such apparel articles, that are both cut and sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more eligible CBTPA beneficiary country from U.S. formed fabrics containing such yarns, as eligible to enter free of quotas and duties under HTSUS subheading 9820.11.27, provided all other yarns used in the apparel articles are U.S. formed and all other fabrics used in the apparel articles are U.S. formed from yarns wholly formed in the United States. CITA also hereby designates such yarns as eligible under HTSUS subheading 9821.11.10, if used in the referenced apparel articles, that are sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more eligible ATPDEA beneficiary countries from U.S. formed fabrics containing such yarns. The referenced apparel articles from U.S. formed fabrics containing such yarns shall be eligible to enter free of quotas and duties under this subheading, provided all other yarns used in the apparel articles are U.S. formed and all other fabrics used in the apparel articles are U.S. formed from yarns wholly formed in the United States. CITA notes that this designation under the ATPDEA renders apparel articles, sewn or otherwise assembled in one or more eligible ATPDEA beneficiary countries, containing such yarns as eligible for quota-free and duty- free treatment under HTSUS subheading 9821.11.13, provided the requirements of that subheading are met.
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: 05-20090
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 05-20015
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, Agencies and Commissions
Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Reissuances
Document Number: 05-20014
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Revocations
Document Number: 05-20013
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice of Agreements Filed
Document Number: 05-20012
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Rescission of Order of Revocation
Document Number: 05-20009
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Technological Advisory Council
Document Number: 05-19992
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice advises interested persons of the second meeting of the Technological Advisory Council (``Council'') under its charter renewed as of November 19, 2004.
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget
Document Number: 05-19991
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
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 (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.
Notice of Debarment; Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism
Document Number: 05-19989
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) gives notice of Mr. Ronald R. Morrett's debarment from the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (or ``E-Rate program'') for a period of three years.
Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel Meeting
Document Number: 05-19984
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration announces a forthcoming meeting of the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel.
Notice of Prospective Patent License
Document Number: 05-19983
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This notice is issued in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209(c)(1) and 37 CFR 404.7(a)(1)(i). NASA is contemplating the granting of an exclusive license in the United States to practice the inventions described and claimed in U.S. Patents 4,815,279, ``Hybrid Plume Plasma Rocket,'' 4,893,470, ``Method of Hybrid Plume Plasma Propulsion,'' and 6,334,302, ``Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket Engine,'' to Ad Astra Technologies, Inc., having a place of business in Houston, TX and incorporated in the state of Delaware. The fields of use may be limited to exoatmospheric applications. The patent rights in the inventions have been assigned to the United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The prospective exclusive license will comply with the terms and conditions of 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR 404.7.
Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Extend a Current Information Collection
Document Number: 05-19981
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to request clearance of this collection. In accordance with the requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), we are providing opportunity for public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting that OMB approve clearance of this collection for three years.
National Small Business Development Center Advisory Board; Public Meeting
Document Number: 05-19980
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
Region II Buffalo District Advisory Council; Public Meeting
Document Number: 05-19979
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
National Small Business Development Center Advisory Board; Public Meeting
Document Number: 05-19978
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
National Small Business Development Center Advisory Board; Public Meeting
Document Number: 05-19977
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
National Small Business Development Center Program Advisory Board; Public Meeting
Document Number: 05-19976
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
Interest Rates; Quarterly Determinations
Document Number: 05-19975
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
Data Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations
Document Number: 05-19974
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Small Business Administration's intentions to request approval on a new and/or currently approved information collection.
Federal Travel Regulation; Notice of GSA Bulletin FTR 05-07
Document Number: 05-19973
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This notice announces GSA Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Bulletin 05-07. This Bulletin informs agencies that certain provisions of the FTR governing the authorization of actual subsistence expenses for official travel (both TDY and relocation) are temporarily waived as a result of Hurricane Rita, because it is expected that finding lodging facilities and/or adequate meals may be difficult, and distances involved may be great resulting in increased costs for per diem expenses. Bulletin FTR 05-07 may be found at www.gsa.gov/ftrbulletins.
Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 05-19934
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
Proposal Review Panel for Materials Research; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 05-19933
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 05-19932
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
Pilot Program on the Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Enforcement Program; Request for Comments and Announcement of Public Meeting
Document Number: 05-19931
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission approved a pilot program to evaluate the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in cases involving the NRC's enforcement activities concerning allegations or findings of discrimination and other wrongdoing. See SECY-04-0044, available at www.nrc.gov. The pilot program was developed to evaluate whether the use of ADR could produce more timely and economical resolution of issues, more effective outcomes, and improved relationships. The NRC staff is now proceeding to evaluate the pilot program after approximately 1 year of operation. As an initial step in the evaluation, the NRC will be holding a public workshop on October 11, 2005, from 1-5 p.m., in room T2-B3 (ACRS Conference Room), Two White Flint North, 11545 Rockville, Maryland, to discuss proposed evaluation criteria and receive comments regarding the pilot program.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 05-19923
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The NRC has recently submitted to OMB for review the following proposal for the collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). The NRC hereby informs potential respondents that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and that a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a current valid OMB control number. 1. Type of submission, new, revision, or extension: Revision. 2. The title of the information collection: NRC Form 483, ``Registration Certificatein vitro Testing with Byproduct Material Under General License''. 3. The form number if applicable: NRC Form 483. 4. How often the collection is required: There is a one-time submittal of information to receive a validated copy of NRC Form 483 with an assigned registration number. In addition, any changes in the information reported on NRC Form 483 must be reported in writing to the Commission within 30 days after the effective date of such change. 5. Who will be required or asked to report: Any physician, veterinarian in the practice of veterinary medicine, clinical laboratory or hospital which desires a general license to receive, acquire, possess, transfer, or use specified units of byproduct material in certain in vitro clinical or laboratory tests. 6. An estimate of the number of responses: 364. 7. The estimated number of annual respondents: 364 (104 NRC licensees and 260 Agreement State licensees). 8. An estimate of the number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request: 42 hours (12 hours NRC licensees and 30 hours Agreement State licensees). 9. An indication of whether Section 3507(d), Public Law 104-13 applies: Not applicable. 10. Abstract: Section 31.11 of 10 CFR establishes a general license authorizing any physician, clinical laboratory, veterinarian in the practice of veterinary medicine, or hospital to possess certain small quantities of byproduct material for in vitro clinical or laboratory tests not involving the internal or external administration of the byproduct material or the radiation therefrom to human beings or animals. Possession of byproduct material under 10 CFR 31.11 is not authorized until the physician, clinical laboratory, veterinarian in the practice of veterinary medicine, or hospital has filed NRC Form 483 and received from the Commission a validated copy of NRC Form 483 with a registration number. A copy of the final supporting statement may be viewed free of charge at the NRC Public Document Room, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Room O-1 F23, Rockville, MD 20852. OMB clearance requests are available at the NRC worldwide Web site: https:// www.nrc.gov/public-involve/doc-comment/omb/. The document will be available on the NRC home page site for 60 days after the signature date of this notice. Comments and questions should be directed to the OMB reviewer listed below by November 4, 2005. Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but assurance of consideration cannot be given to comments received after this date.
Employee Thrift Advisory Council; Open Meeting
Document Number: 05-19909
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, Agencies and Commissions
Notification of Request for Extension of Approval of Information Collection Activity-Notification Requirements for Sound Levels of Toy Caps
Document Number: 05-19891
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission, Agencies and Commissions
In the July 20, 2005 Federal Register (70 FR 41690), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) published a notice in accordance with provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) (PRA), to announce the agency's intention to seek extension of its PRA approval of information collection requirements regarding the sound levels of toy caps pursuant to 16 CFR 1500.18(a)(5). The Commission now announces that it has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget a request for extension of approval of that collection of information. The Commission received no comments. The CPSC will use the information it obtains to monitor industry efforts to reduce the sound levels of toy caps, and to ascertain which firms are currently manufacturing or importing toy caps with peak sound levels between 138 and 158 decibels.
Notification of Request for Extension of Approval of Information Collection Activity; Notification Requirements for Coal and Wood Burning Appliances
Document Number: 05-19890
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission, Agencies and Commissions
In the July 20, 2005 Federal Register (70 FR 41690), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) published a notice in accordance with provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35)(PRA), to announce the agency's intention to seek extension of its PRA approval of information collection requirements regarding certain coal and wood burning appliances pursuant to 16 CFR part 1406. The Commission now announces that it has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget a request for extension of approval of that collection of information. The Commission received no comments. The CPSC will use the information it obtains to monitor industry compliance with the requirements and to reduce risks of injuries from fires associated with the installation, operation, and maintenance of the appliances that are subject to the regulation.
Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 1.7 GHz and 2.1 GHz Bands
Document Number: 05-19761
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
In this document, the Commission resolves five petitions for reconsideration of the Report and Order adopting service rules for Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) in the 1710-1755 and 2110-2155 MHz bands. In this Order, the Commission modifies the band plan and makes minor revisions to the service rules to provide additional opportunities for smaller and rural wireless carriers and to enhance flexibility for potential licensees. In all other respects, the Commission denies the petitions for reconsideration. The Commission takes this action to facilitate the provision of new services to the public, and to encourage the optimum use of these frequencies.
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested
Document Number: 05-19661
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
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 for Extension Under Delegated Authority
Document Number: 05-19657
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
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 for Extension Under Delegated Authority
Document Number: 05-19521
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
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
Document Number: 05-19520
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
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.
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