Agencies and Commissions June 9, 2006 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on May 8, 2006, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Novo Nordisk A/S, Novo Nordisk Inc., and Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals Industries, Inc. Supplemental letters were filed on May 11 and 23, 2006. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain insulin delivery devices, including cartridges having adaptor tops, and components thereof, by reason of infringement of claims 1-3, 5-7, 11, 18, and 19 of U.S. Patent 5,693,027. The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a permanent exclusion order and a permanent cease and desist order.

The Committee is proposing to add to the Procurement List products and services to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and to delete products previously furnished by such agencies. Comments Must be Received on or Before: July 9, 2006.

This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-1603-DR), dated August 29, 2005. Incident: Hurricane Katrina. Incident Period: August 29, 2005 through November 1, 2005. Effective Date: May 31, 2006. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: June 28, 2006.

This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Alabama (FEMA-1605-DR) , dated August 29, 2005. Incident: Hurricane Katrina. Incident Period: August 29, 2005 through September 26, 2005. Effective Date: May 31, 2006. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: June 28, 2006.

This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Texas ( FEMA-1606-DR ) , dated September 24, 2005. Incident: Hurricane Rita. Incident Period: September 23, 2005 through October 14, 2005. Effective Date: May 31, 2006. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: July 26, 2006.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register at 71 FR 4382, and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed renewal submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice. Comments regarding (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; or (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs of OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for National Science Foundation, 725-17th Street, NW., Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, and to Catherine Hines, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington, Virginia 22230 or send e-mail to chines@nsf.gov. Comments regarding these information collections are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Copies of the submission(s) may be obtained by calling 703-292-4414.