Agencies and Commissions November 22, 2006 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Retransmission of Digital Broadcast Signals Pursuant to the Cable Statutory License
Document Number: E6-19794
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: Library of Congress, Agencies and Commissions, Copyright Office, Copyright Office, Library of Congress
The Copyright Office is extending the time in which reply comments can be filed in response to its Notice of Inquiry regarding the retransmission of digital television broadcast signals by cable operators under the Copyright Act.
Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Rescission of Order of Revocations
Document Number: E6-19780
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Revocations
Document Number: E6-19778
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Applicants
Document Number: E6-19776
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Certain Textile Articles: Travel Goods of Textile Materials
Document Number: E6-19765
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Following receipt on October 25, 2006 of a request from the House Committee on Ways and Means, the Commission instituted investigation No. 332-480, Certain Textile Articles: Travel Goods of Textile Materials, under section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)).
Certain Textile Articles: Performance Outerwear
Document Number: E6-19763
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Following receipt on October 25, 2006 of a request from the House Committee on Ways and Means, the Commission instituted investigation No. 332-479, Certain Textile Articles: Performance Outerwear, under section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)).
Auction of 1.4 GHz Band Licenses Scheduled for February 7, 2007; Notice and Filing Requirements, Minimum Opening Bids, Upfront Payments and Other Procedures for Auction No. 69
Document Number: E6-19744
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
This document announces the procedures and minimum opening bids for the upcoming auction of licenses in the paired 1392-1395 MHz and 1432-1435 MHz bands, and in the unpaired 1390-1392 MHz band. This document is intended to familiarize prospective bidders with the procedures and minimum opening bids for this auction.
Effect of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds
Document Number: E6-19742
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
This document seeks comment on whether the Commission should adopt measures to reduce migratory bird collisions with communications towers. The document is intended to develop the record in the Commission's August 2003 Migratory Bird Notice of Inquiry. Depending on the comments it receives in response to the document, the Commission may adopt substantive or procedural changes to its rules.
Covered Securities Pursuant to Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1933
Document Number: E6-19740
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'' or ``Commission'') proposes for comment an amendment to a Rule under Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1933 (``Securities Act''), as amended, to designate certain securities listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (``Nasdaq'') as covered securities for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act. Covered securities under Section 18 of the Securities Act are exempt from state law registration requirements.
The GMS Group, LLC, et al.
Document Number: E6-19739
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: E6-19729
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Disaster Declaration #10715, Alaska Disaster #AK-00010
Document Number: E6-19711
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of ALASKA ( FEMA- 1666-DR), dated 10/27/2006. Incident: Hooper Bay Fire. Incident Period: 08/03/2006 Through 08/04/2006. Effective Date: 10/27/2006. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 12/26/2006. Addresses: Submit completed loan applications to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
Mentor-Protégé Program
Document Number: E6-19707
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: Agency for International Development, Agencies and Commissions
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is proposing to amend its acquisition regulations to formally encourage USAID prime contractors to assist small disadvantaged firms certified by the Small Business Administration under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act, other small disadvantaged business, Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other minority institutions of higher learning, and women-owned small business in enhancing their capabilities to perform contracts and subcontracts for USAID and other Federal agencies. The program seeks to provide a Mentor- Prot[eacute]g[eacute] Program that assists qualified small business to receive developmental assistance from USAID prime contractors in order to increase the base of small business eligible to perform USAID contracts and subcontracts. The program also seeks to foster long-term business relationships between USAID prime contractors and small business entities and minority institutions of higher learning and to increase the overall number of small business entities and minority institutions that receive USAID grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and subcontract awards.
Share Insurance Appeals; Clarification of Enforcement Authority of the NCUA Board
Document Number: E6-19703
Type: Rule
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: National Credit Union Administration, Agencies and Commissions
NCUA is amending its rules to implement amendments to the Federal Credit Union Act (FCU Act) made by the Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2006 (Reg Relief Act). This interim final rule clarifies: that an appeal from a final NCUA Board decision regarding share insurance coverage shall be to the appropriate Federal District Court; that the NCUA Board may terminate the insured status of any insured credit union for violation of any condition imposed by the Board in connection with any action on any application, notice, or other request by the credit union or an institution-affiliated party; and that Orders of Suspension, Prohibition and Removal issued by the NCUA Board remain effective against institution-affiliated parties regardless of whether they remain institution-affiliated parties at the time the Order is considered or issued.
Revisions to the Official Sign Indicating Insured Status
Document Number: E6-19682
Type: Rule
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: National Credit Union Administration, Agencies and Commissions
NCUA is revising the official sign indicating a credit union's share accounts are insured by the NCUA to reflect recent share insurance increases and by including a statement that NCUA-insured share accounts are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government. This rule is required to comply with the Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2005 (Reform Act) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Conforming Amendments Act of 2005 (Conforming Amendments Act).
Radio Broadcasting Services; Littleville and Russellville, AL
Document Number: E6-19658
Type: Rule
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The staff approves the withdrawal of a petition for reconsideration in this FM allotment rulemaking proceeding and finds no reason for further consideration of the matters raised therein. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Missoula Intercarrier Compensation Reform Plan Phantom Traffic Proposal
Document Number: E6-19657
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
This document seeks comment on a proposed process to address phantom traffic issues and a related proposal for the creation and exchange of call detail records filed by the Supporters of the Missoula Plan, an intercarrier compensation reform plan filed July 24, 2006 by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners' Task Force on Intercarrier Compensation (the NARUC Task Force).
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
Document Number: E6-19608
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104-13 (44 U.S.C. U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), and as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, the National Science Foundation invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this information collection. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register at 71 FR 51641 and no substantive comments were received regarding the materials provided. NSF is forwarding the proposed submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request for Reclearance of a Revised Information Collection: SF 3104 and SF 3104B
Document Number: E6-19607
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: Office of Personnel Management, Personnel Management Office, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for reclearance of a revised information collection. SF 3104, Application for Death Benefits/Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), is used by persons applying for death benefits which may be payable under FERS because of the death of an employee, former employee, or retiree who was covered by FERS at the time of his/her death or separation from Federal Service. SF 3104B, Documentation and Elections in Support of Application for Death Benefits when Deceased was an Employee at the Time of Death, is used by applicants for death benefits under FERS if the deceased was a Federal employee at the time of death. Comments are particularly invited on: Whether this information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of OPM, and whether it will have practical utility; Whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; and Ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. It is estimated that approximately 7,481 SF 3104 forms will be processed annually. This form requires approximately 60 minutes to complete. An annual burden of 7,481 hours is estimated. Approximately 3,366 SF 3104B forms are expected to be processed annually. It is estimated that the form requires approximately 60 minutes to complete. An annual burden of 3,366 hours is estimated. The total annual burden is 10,847. For copies of this proposal, contact Mary Beth Smith-Toomey on (202) 606-8358, fax (202) 418-3251 or via e-mail to MaryBeth.Smith- Toomey@opm.gov. Please include a mailing address with your request.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Review of an Existing Information Collection: RI 38-115
Document Number: E6-19604
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: Office of Personnel Management, Personnel Management Office, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review of an existing information collection. RI 38-115, Representative Payee Survey, is used to collect information about how the benefits paid to a representative payee have been used or conserved for the incompetent annuitant. Comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the Office of Personnel Management, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Approximately 4,067 RI 38-115 forms will be completed annually. The form takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. The annual burden is 1,356 hours. For copies of this proposal, contact Mary Beth Smith-Toomey on (202) 606-8358, fax (202) 418-3251 or via e-mail to MaryBeth.Smith- Toomey@opm.gov. Please include a mailing address with your request.
Financial Reporting Requirements for Introducing Brokers
Document Number: E6-19533
Type: Rule
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``Commission'' or ``CFTC'') is amending Commission regulations to require introducing brokers (``IBs'') submitting CFTC financial Forms 1-FR-IB that are certified by independent public accountants to file such financial reports electronically with the National Futures Association (``NFA''). The amendments also require that certified Financial and Operational Combined Uniform Single Reports (``FOCUS'' Reports), submitted by IBs registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``SEC'') as securities brokers or dealers (``B/Ds'') in lieu of Form 1-FR-IB, be filed either electronically or in paper form in accordance with the rules of the NFA. The CFTC also is amending Commission regulations to require that, with respect to any such electronic filing, a paper copy including the original signed certification be maintained by the IB in its records for a period of five years in accordance with Commission Regulation 1.31.
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested
Document Number: E6-19468
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-11-22
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: E6-19467
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-11-22
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 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 Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget
Document Number: E6-19465
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-11-22
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.
Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Document Number: 06-9375
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Peace Corps Implementation of OMB Guidance on Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension
Document Number: 06-9369
Type: Rule
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: Peace Corps, Agencies and Commissions
The Peace Corps is establishing a new Part 3700 in 2 CFR that adopts the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB's) guidance in 2 CFR Part 180, as supplemented by this new part, as Peace Corps policies and procedures for nonprocurement debarment and suspension. The Peace Corps is also removing 22 CFR Part 310, the part containing the Peace Corps implementation of the government-wide common rule on nonprocurement debarment and suspension. 2 CFR Part 3700 would serve the same purpose as the common rule in a simpler way. These changes constitute an administrative simplification that would make no substantive change in Peace Corps policy or procedures for nonprocurement debarment and suspension.
Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records
Document Number: 06-9349
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, Agencies and Commissions
USC 552a requires that each federal agency review its systems of records containing personal information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. As a result of its latest review, the Board is proposing to amend both of the systems of records that it maintains. A description of these systems was last published in November 22, 1996 (61 FR 227, 59472-59473). The Board has concluded that one system needs to be amended and that the second system needs to be expanded to include other information useful to the Board. In the first system, NWTRB-1 Administrative Files, some categories were overlooked in the previous notice. The Board is proposing to expand the second system, NWTRB-2 Mailing List, to become NWTRB-2 Contact List. The Board has determined that the changes to NWTRB-1 are imporant enough to republish the notice with the changes and that the changes to NWTRB-2 are substantial enough to accept comments on the proposed expansion.
Implementation of Privacy Act of 1974
Document Number: 06-9346
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, Agencies and Commissions
The U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board (Board) is proposing to implement a set of procedural regulations under the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 U.S.C. 552a. The proposed regulations have been written to conform to the statutory provisions of the Act. They are intended to expedite the processing of Privacy Act requests received by the Board and to ensure the proper dissemination of information to the public.
Federal Reserve Bank Services
Document Number: 06-9333
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
The Board has approved the private sector adjustment factor (PSAF) for 2007 of $132.5 million and the 2007 fee schedules for Federal Reserve priced services and electronic access. These actions were taken in accordance with the requirements of the Monetary Control Act of 1980, which requires that, over the long run, fees for Federal Reserve priced services be established on the basis of all direct and indirect costs, including the PSAF. The Board has also approved maintaining the current earnings credit rate on clearing balances.
In the Matter of Digital Gas, Inc.; Order of Suspension of Trading
Document Number: 06-9332
Type: Notice
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-14; Introduction
Document Number: 06-9309
Type: Rule
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
This document summarizes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules agreed to by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council in this Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-14. A companion document, the Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG), follows this FAC. The FAC, including the SECG, is available via the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2005-015, Common Identification Standard for Contractors
Document Number: 06-9308
Type: Rule
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed to convert the interim rule published in the Federal Register at 71 FR 208 on January 3, 2006, to a final rule with changes. This final rule is amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to add the contractor personal identification requirements identified in the Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12, ``Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors,'' and Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Number 201, ``Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors,'' as amended.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2005-045, Removal of Sanctions Against Certain EU Countries
Document Number: 06-9307
Type: Rule
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed to adopt as final, without change, an interim rule that amended the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to remove the sanctions against certain European Union (EU) countries.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2006-017, Free Trade Agreements-Bahrain and Guatemala
Document Number: 06-9306
Type: Rule
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed on an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the Dominican RepublicCentral AmericaUnited States Free Trade Agreement with respect to Guatemala and the United StatesBahrain Free Trade Agreement.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2006-001, Free Trade Agreements-Morocco
Document Number: 06-9305
Type: Rule
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) agree to adopt as final, without change, an interim rule that amended the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the new Free Trade Agreement with Morocco as approved by Congress (Public Law 108-302).
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendments
Document Number: 06-9303
Type: Rule
Date: 2006-11-22
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Defense
This document makes amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in order to make editorial changes.
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