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

The Audio Division, at the request of KERM, Inc., licensee of Station KURM-FM, Channel 262A, Southwest City, Missouri, deletes Channel 262A at Southwest City, Missouri, from the FM Table of Allotments, allots Channel 262A at Gravette, Arkansas, as the community's first local FM service, and modifies the license of Station KURM-FM to specify operation on Channel 262A at Gravette, Arkansas. Channel 262A can be allotted to Gravette, Arkansas, in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements with a site restriction of 5.4 km (3.4 miles) west of Gravette. The coordinates for Channel 262A at Gravette, Arkansas, are 36-25-54 North Latitude and 94- 30-46 West Longitude.

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 directs the Commission to issue labeling requirements for the electricity used by ceiling fans to circulate air. The Commission is seeking public comment on proposed energy labeling requirements for these products.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (``Board'') is publishing this consultation paper to seek information from financial institutions and other interested parties on their experience in managing intraday liquidity, credit, and operational risks relating to Fedwire funds transfers and associated transactions. The Board also seeks views on potential changes in market practices, operations, and its Payments System Risk (PSR) Policy that could reduce one or more of these risks, while maintaining or improving the efficiency of the payments system. This consultation is consistent with the Federal Reserve's long-standing practice of working with the financial industry to address payments system risk issues and provides a framework for discussions about the long-term evolution of the PSR Policy.

This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of New Hampshire (FEMA-1643-DR), dated 5/ 25/2006. Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding. Incident Period: 5/12/2006 and continuing through 5/23/2006. Effective Date: 6/12/2006. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 7/24/2006. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 2/26/2007.

The Commission has determined to deny the request of respondent Nishiyama Kinzoku Ltd. Co. (``Nishiyama'') to conduct a portion of its hearing in the above-captioned investigation scheduled for June 22, 2006, in camera. See Commission rules 201.13 and 201.36(b)(4) (19 CFR 201.13 and 201.36(b)(4)).

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on May 16, 2006, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Zippo Manufacturing Co., Inc. of Bradford, Pennsylvania and ZippMark, Inc. of Wilmington, Delaware. A supplement to the complaint was filed on June 5, 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 lighters by reason of infringement of U.S. Trademark Registration No. 2,606,241. The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a general exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

The Office of Personnel Management is issuing a final rule to replace the Standard Industrial Classification codes currently used in Federal Wage System regulations with the more recent North American Industry Classification System codes, published by the Office of Management and Budget. The purpose of this change is to update the wage survey industry regulations by adopting the new classification system.

The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission or CPSC) has received a petition (HP 06-1) requesting that the Commission ban toy jewelry containing more than 0.06% lead. The Commission solicits written comments concerning the petition.

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

The Commission will consider a Second Order on Reconsideration and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning the mandatory carriage of digital broadcast television signals by cable operators. 2................................... Media.............................. Title: 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory ReviewReview of the Commission's Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; 2002 Biennial Regulatory ReviewReview of the Commission's Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (MB Docket No. 02-277); Cross- Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers (MM Docket No. 01-235); Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets (MM Docket No. 01-317); and Definition of Radio Markets (MM Docket No. 00-244). Summary: The Commission will consider a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning its broadcast ownership rules. 3................................... Wireline Competition............... Title: Universal Service Contribution Methodology; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service (CC Docket No. 96-45); 1998 Biennial Regulatory ReviewStreamlined Contributor Reporting Requirements Associated with Administration of Telecommunications Relay Service, North American Numbering Plan, Local Number Portability, and Universal Service Support Mechanisms (CC Docket No. 98-171); Telecommunications Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (CC Docket No. 90-571); Administration of the North American Numbering Plan and North American Numbering Plan Cost Recovery Contribution Factor and Fund Size (CC Docket No. 92-237); Number Resource Optimization (CC Docket No. 99-200); Telephone Number Portability (CC Docket No. 95-116); Truth-in-Billing and Billing Format (CC Docket No. 98-170); and IP- Enabled Services (WC Docket No. 04- 36). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning its approach for assessing contributions to the Federal universal service fund. 4................................... International...................... Title: The Establishment of Policies and Service Rules for the Broadcasting Satellite Service at the 17.3-17.7 GHz Frequency Band and at the 17.7-17.8 GHz Frequency Band Internationally, and at the 24.75- 25.25 GHz Frequency Band for Fixed Satellite Services Providing Feeder Links to the Broadcasting-Satellite Service and for the Broadcasting Satellite Service Operating Bi- directionally in the 17.3-17.7 GHz Frequency Band. Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning processing and service rules for the 17/24 GHz Broadcasting Satellite Service (BSS).

Background. Notice is hereby given of the final approval of proposed information collections by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) under OMB delegated authority, as per 5 CFR 1320.16 (OMB Regulations on Controlling Paperwork Burdens on the Public). Board-approved collections of information are incorporated into the official OMB inventory of currently approved collections of information. Copies of the OMB 83-Is and supporting statements and approved collection of information instrument(s) are placed into OMB's public docket files. The Federal Reserve may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is confirming the effective date of July 3, 2006, for the direct final rule that was published in the Federal Register on April 18, 2006 (71 FR 19806). This direct final rule amended the NRC's regulations to revise the BNG Fuel Solutions Corporation (FuelSolutionsTM) cask system listing to include Amendment No. 4 to Certificate of Compliance (CoC) No. 1026.

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.

On April 7, 2006, a Federal appeals court invalidated certain amendments adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') to rules under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (``Act''). The Court found that the Commission had failed to seek comment on the data used to estimate the costs of the amendments, but suspended issuing its mandate in order to give the Commission an opportunity to request further comment. Because the Court's decision called into question the regularity of our proceedings, the Commission now invites further comment on the amendments, including particularly their costs. The amendments, first proposed on January 15, 2004, would impose two conditions on investment companies (``funds'') relying on certain exemptive rules. First, fund boards would have to be comprised of at least 75 percent independent directors. Second, the boards would have to be chaired by an independent director. In addition to the costs of the two conditions, commenters may address any issue related to the underlying purpose of the two conditions, which is the protection of funds and fund shareholders. As required by section 2(c) of the Investment Company Act, the Commission specifically seeks comment on whether the proposed rule amendments will promote efficiency, competition, and capital formation.