Agencies and Commissions April 27, 2007 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Emergency Review and Approval
Document Number: E7-8193
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-04-27
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, 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.
2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review
Document Number: E7-8192
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-04-27
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Federal Communications Commission will hold a field hearing regarding media ownership in Tampa-St. Petersburg, Florida on April 30, 2007. The purpose of the hearing is to fully involve the public in the process of the 2006 Quadrennial Broadcast Media Ownership Review that the Commission is currently conducting.
Public Building Service; Notice of Availability; Master Site Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for the Denver Federal Center, Lakewood, CO
Document Number: E7-8152
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-04-27
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and the President's Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500-1508), as implemented by General Services Administration (GSA) Order PBS P 1095.4D, GSA announces its Notice of Availability (NOA) of the Proposed Master Site Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Denver Federal Center in Lakewood, Colorado.
Christine O. Gregoire, Governor of the State of Washington; Receipt of Petition for Rulemaking
Document Number: E7-8094
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2007-04-27
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing for public comment a notice of receipt of a petition for rulemaking, dated January 25, 2007, which was filed with the Commission by Christine O. Gregoire, Governor of the State of Washington. The petition was docketed by the NRC on March 15, 2007, and has been assigned Docket No. PRM-71-13. The petitioner requests that the NRC adopt the use of global positioning satellite (GPS) tracking as a national requirement for mobile or portable uses of highly radioactive sources. The petitioner states that another alternative is for the Commission to grant states the flexibility to impose more stringent requirements than those required under current NRC regulations.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E7-8083
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-04-27
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: E7-8082
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-04-27
Agency: Railroad Retirement Board, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with the requirement of section 3506 (c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 which provides opportunity for public comment on new or revised data collections, the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) will publish periodic summaries of proposed data collections. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information has practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the RRB's estimate of the burden of the collection of the information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden related to the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Title and purpose of information collection: Withholding Certificate for Railroad Retirement Monthly Annuity Payments; OMB 3220- 0149, Form RRB-W-4P The Internal Revenue Code requires all payers of tax liable private pensions to U.S. citizens to: (1) Notify each recipient at least concurrent with initial withholding that the payer is, in fact, withholding benefits for tax liability and that the recipient has the option of electing not to have the payer withhold, or to withhold at a specific rate; (2) withhold benefits for tax purposes (in the absence of the recipient's election not to withhold benefits); and (3) notify all beneficiaries, at least annually, that they have the option of changing their withholding status or elect not to have benefits withheld. The Railroad Retirement Board provides Form RRB-W4P, Withholding Certificate for Railroad Retirement Payments, to its annuitants to exercise their withholding options. Completion of the form is required to obtain or retain a benefit. One response is requested of each respondent. No changes are being proposed to the current version of Form RRB W- 4P used by the RRB. The RRB estimates that 25,000 annuitants utilize Form RRB W-4P annually. The completion time for Form RRB W-4P varies depending on individual circumstances. The estimated average time for Form RRB W-4P is 40 minutes for recordkeeping, 24 minutes for learning about the law or the form, and 59 minutes for preparing the form. Additional Information Or Comments: To request more information or to obtain a copy of the information collection justification, forms, and/or supporting material, please call the RRB Clearance Officer at (312) 751-3363 or send an e-mail request to Charles.Mierzwa@RRB.GOV. Comments regarding the information collection should be addressed to Ronald J. Hodapp, Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611-2092 or send an e-mail to Ronald.Hodapp@RRB.GOV. Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice.
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: E7-8068
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-04-27
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Office of Small Business Utilization; Small Business Advisory Committee; Notification of a Public Meeting of the Small Business Advisory Committee
Document Number: E7-8066
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-04-27
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The General Services Administration (GSA) is announcing a public meeting of the GSA Small Business Advisory Committee (the Committee).
Notice of Availability to Distribute the Record of Decision for the Construction of a New Border Station Facility in Madawaska, Maine
Document Number: E7-8065
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-04-27
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The General Services Administration (GSA) announces its intent to distribute the Record of Decision (ROD) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, 42 USC 4321 - 4347 ( NEPA ) to assess the potential impacts of the construction of a New Border Station Facility in Madawaska, Maine (the ``Proposed Action''). At the request of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the GSA is proposing to construct a new border station facility which meets their needs, and the design requirements of the GSA. The existing facilities are undersized and obsolete, and consequently incapable of providing the level of security now required. The Proposed Action has been defined and includes: (a) Identification of land requirements, including acquisition of adjoining land; (b) demolition of existing government structures at the border station; (c) construction of a main administration building and ancillary support buildings; and (d) consequent potential alterations to secondary roads. Studied alternatives have identified alternative locations for the components of the border station including the main administration and ancillary support buildings, the associated roadway network and parking. A No Action alternative has also been studied and evaluates the consequences of not constructing the new border station facility.This alternative has been included to provide a basis for comparison to the action alternatives described above as required by NEPA regulations (40 CFR 1002.14(d)).
National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee: Notice of Meeting
Document Number: E7-8062
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-04-27
Agency: Information Security Oversight Office, National Archives and Records Administration, Agencies and Commissions
Advisory Committee for Computer and Information Science and Engineering; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: E7-8058
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-04-27
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
Certain Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Investigation
Document Number: E7-8053
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-04-27
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on March 7, 2007, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of 3M Company and 3M Innovative Properties Company of St. Paul, Minnesota. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on March 27, 2007. On April 11, 2007, the complainants filed an amended complaint. A letter supplementing the amended complaint was filed on April 17, 2007. The amended complaint 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 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, components thereof, and products containing same by reason of infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,964,828 and 7,078,128. The amended 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 permanent exclusion order and permanent cease and desist orders.
Certain 3g Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) Handsets and Components Thereof; Notice of Investigation
Document Number: E7-8052
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-04-27
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on March 23, 2007, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of InterDigital Communications Corporation of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania and InterDigital Technology Corporation of Wilmington, Delaware. Letters supplementing the complaint were filed on April 4, 2007 and April 16, 2007. 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 3G Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) handsets and components thereof by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,117,004, 6,674,791, and 6,973,579. The complaint, as supplemented, 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 permanent exclusion order and a permanent cease and desist order.
Certain Baseband Processor Chips and Chipsets, Transmitter and Receiver (Radio) Chips, Power Control Chips, and Products Containing Same, Including Cellular Telephone Handsets; Notice of Commission Decision To Extend the Target Date for Completion of the Investigation
Document Number: E7-8051
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-04-27
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to further extend the target date for completion of the above-captioned investigation by seventeen (17) days to May 25, 2007.
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: E7-8045
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-04-27
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Change in Bank Control Notices, Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies; Correction
Document Number: E7-8044
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-04-27
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Privacy and Disclosure of Official Records and Information
Document Number: E7-7940
Type: Rule
Date: 2007-04-27
Agency: Social Security Administration, Agencies and Commissions
These final rules revise our privacy and disclosure rules to clarify certain provisions and to provide expanded regulatory support for new and existing responsibilities and functions. These changes in the regulations will increase Agency efficiency and ensure consistency in the implementation of the Social Security Administration's (SSA) policies and responsibilities under the Privacy Act and the Social Security Act.
Sunshine Act Notice
Document Number: 07-2105
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-04-27
Agency: Election Assistance Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Granting of Request for Early Termination of the Waiting Period Under the Premerger Notification Rules
Document Number: 07-2073
Type: Notice
Date: 2007-04-27
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
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