Agencies and Commissions October 6, 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Committee is extending through November 30, 2005, the period for making a determination on whether to request consultations with China regarding imports of men's and boys' wool trousers (Category 447).

The Committee is extending through November 30, 2005, the period for making a determination on whether to request consultations with China regarding imports of cotton and man-made fiber sweaters (Category 345/645/646).

Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On July 8, 2005, applicant transferred its assets to corresponding series of LKCM Funds, based on net asset value. Expenses of $35,457 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by Aquinas Investment Advisers, Inc., applicant's investment adviser, and Luther King Capital Management Corporation, the surviving fund's investment adviser. Filing Date: The application was filed on September 1, 2005. Applicant's Address: 5310 Harvest Hill Rd., Suite 248, Dallas TX 75230.

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) intends to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) extend approval, under the Paperwork Reduction Act, of collections of information under Part 4043 of its regulations relating to Reportable Events (OMB control number 1212-0013; expires January 31, 2006). This notice informs the public of the PBGC's intent and solicits public comment on the collection of information.

NARA is giving public notice that the agency has submitted to OMB for approval the information collection described in this notice. The public is invited to comment on the proposed information collection pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

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.

The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) published a final rule under parts 620, 621, 650, 651, 652, 653, 654, and 655 on July 14, 2005 (70 FR 40635). This final rule ensures that the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac) continues to hold high-quality, liquid investments to maintain a sufficient liquidity reserve, invest surplus funds, and manage interest-rate risk, while maintaining non- program investments at appropriate levels considering Farmer Mac's status as a Government-sponsored enterprise. In accordance with 12 U.S.C. 2252, the effective date of the final rule is 30 days from the date of publication in the Federal Register during which either or both Houses of Congress are in session. Based on the records of the sessions of Congress, the effective date of the regulation is September 30, 2005.