Agencies and Commissions August 2007 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Prohibition of Fraud by Advisers to Certain Pooled Investment Vehicles
The Securities and Exchange Commission is adopting a new rule that prohibits advisers to pooled investment vehicles from making false or misleading statements to, or otherwise defrauding, investors or prospective investors in those pooled vehicles. This rule is designed to clarify, in light of a recent court opinion, the Commission's ability to bring enforcement actions under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 against investment advisers who defraud investors or prospective investors in a hedge fund or other pooled investment vehicle.
Premium Forwarding Service
This document announces a formal docket to consider changing the status of Premium Forwarding Service (PFS) from experimental to permanent. It describes the Postal Service's proposal and makes several preliminary administrative decisions. Issuance of this document meets legal publication requirements and informs interested persons about key details, including opportunities for public participation and the decisionmaking timetable.
Notice of Centennial Challenges 2007 Beam Power Challenge
This notice is issued in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 2451 (314)(d). The 2007 Beam Power Challenge is now scheduled and teams that wish to compete may now register. The NASA Centennial Challenges Program is a program of prize contests to stimulate innovation and competition in space exploration and ongoing NASA mission areas. The 2007 Beam Power Challenge is a prize contest designed to promote the development of new power distribution technologies. The 2007 Beam Power Challenge is being administered for NASA by the Spaceward Foundation. Their Web site is: https://www.spaceward.org. The Centennial Challenges Web site is https:// www.centennialchallenges.nasa.gov.
Notice of Centennial Challenges 2007 Tether Challenge
This notice is issued in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 2451 (314) (d). The 2007 Tether Challenge is now scheduled, and teams that wish to compete may now register. The NASA Centennial Challenges Program is a program of prize contests to stimulate innovation and competition in space exploration and ongoing NASA mission areas. The 2007 Tether Challenge is a prize contest designed to develop very strong tether material for use in various structural applications. The 2007 Tether Challenge is being administered for NASA by the Spaceward Foundation. Their Web site is: https://www.spaceward.org. The Centennial Challenges Web site is https://www.centennialchallenges.nasa.gov.
Amendment to the Attorney Advisor Program
We are announcing this interim final rule to modify, on a temporary basis, the prehearing procedures we follow in claims for Social Security disability benefits or supplemental security income (SSI) payments based on disability or blindness. Under the interim final rule, we may allow certain attorney advisors, under managerial oversight, to conduct certain prehearing proceedings, and where the documentary record developed as a result of these proceedings warrants, issue decisions that are wholly favorable to the parties to the hearing.
Temporary Extension of Attorney Fee Payment System to Title XVI; 5-Year Demonstration Project Extending Fee Withholding and Payment Procedures to Eligible Non-Attorney Representatives; Definition of Past-Due Benefits; and Assessment for Fee Payment Services
We are issuing these final rules to adopt without change the interim final rules published on April 5, 2007 to reflect in our regulations three self-implementing statutory provisions in the Social Security Protection Act of 2004 (SSPA) and three related self- implementing provisions in earlier legislation. These earlier provisions are in the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA), the Social Security Independence and Program Improvements Act of 1994 (SSIPIA), and the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 (TWWIIA).
Notice of Quarterly Report (April 1, 2007-June 30, 2007)
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is reporting for the quarter April 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007 with respect to both assistance provided under Section 605 of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 (Pub. L. 108-199, Division D (the Act)), and transfers of funds to other federal agencies pursuant to Section 619 of that Act. The following report shall be made available to the public by means of publication in the Federal Register and on the Internet Web site of the MCC (www.mcc.gov) in accordance with Section 612(b) of the Act.
Seeks Qualified Candidates for the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) seeks qualified candidates for the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS). Submit r[eacute]sum[eacute]s to: Ms. Angelina Chapeton, Administrative Assistant, ACRS/ACNW&M, Mail Stop T2E-26, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, or e-mail AHC@NRC.GOV.
Draft U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission FY 2007-FY 2012 Strategic Plan, NUREG-1614, Volume 4
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is announcing the availability of draft NUREG-1614, Volume 4. ``U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, FY 2007-FY 2012 Strategic Plan,'' dated July 2007. The comment period on the draft strategic plan ends September 7, 2007. Comments on the draft plan are to be submitted in electronic format (Microsoft Word) using e-mail to: StratPlan@nrc.gov or mail to Chief, Rules and Directives Branch, mail Stop T6-D59, Office of Administration, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; or faxed to: Chief, Rules and Directives Branch at (301) 415-5144.
Awards
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing final regulations governing Presidential Rank Awards to implement the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act of 2002, which extends eligibility for Presidential Rank Awards to certain senior career employees. The amendments will also enhance the clarity of the regulations and improve readability.
[MB Docket Nos. 06-121, 02-277, MM Docket Nos. 01-235, 01-317, 00-244; DA 07-3470]
This document announces the release of and seeks public comment on ten research studies on media ownership intended to inform the Commission's review of its broadcast ownership rules.
2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review
This document seeks comment on various proposals to promote minority and female ownership in the media industry. It also addresses a motion to withdraw, revise, and republish the Commission's Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in its media ownership review.
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget
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.
Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval
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.
Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval
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.
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget
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.
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority, Comment Requested
The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to (PRA) of 1995 (PRA), Public Law No. 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. Subject to the PRA, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information 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
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.
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority, Comments Requested
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 Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested
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 Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested
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.
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority, Comments Requested
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.
Amendment of the Commission's Rules Regarding AM Directional Antennas
The Commission issued this document in order to resolve a conflict between the requirements of the rules regarding what corrective actions an AM broadcast station licensee must take when experiencing difficulties in the operation of a station's AM directional antenna.
Radio Broadcasting Services; AM or FM Proposals To Change the Community of License
The following applicants filed AM or FM proposals to change the community of license: APEX BROADCASTING, INC., Station WAVF, Facility ID 13890, BPH-20070705ADU, From HANAHAN, SC, To FORESTBROOK, SC; BOND BROADCASTING INC., Station WGEL, Facility ID 6343, BPH- 20070619AAL, From GREENVILLE, IL, To TRENTON, IL; BRAD MAURICE COTHRAN, Station WXTN, Facility ID 27486, BP-20070702CUL, From LEXINGTON, MS, To BENTON, MS; CHAPARRAL BROADCASTING, INC., Station KLZY, Facility ID 164113, BMPH-20070615ACW, From HONOKAA, HI, To PAIA, HI; COUNTRY MOUNTAIN AIRWAVES, LLC, Station KQAZ, Facility ID 17391, BPH- 20070611AHV, From SPRINGERVILLE, AZ, To PINETOP, AZ; EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION, Station WPLX, Facility ID 52906, BMP-20070703ABC, From GERMANTOWN, TN, To TURRELL, AR; ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS RADIO SERVICES, Station WLHN, Facility ID 1724, BP-20070521ABD, From MUNCIE, IN, To ARLINGTON, IN; GOOD SAMARITAN EDUCATIONAL RADIO, INC., Station WKJD, Facility ID 86545, BMPED-20070116AAK, From COLUMBUS, IN, To NASHVILLE, IN; GOOD SHEPHERD RADIO INC., Station WXVW, Facility ID 90853, BMPED- 20070327ABD, From VEEDERSBURG, IN, To DANVILLE, IL; GREAT LAKES RADIO, INC., Station WRUP, Facility ID 41825, BPH-20070619AAN, From MUNISING, MI, To PALMER, MI; J. L. BREWER BROADCASTING OF CLEVELAND, LLC, Station WHJK, Facility ID 66956, BPH-20070629BXS, From CLEVELAND, TN, To OOLTEWAH, TN; KONA COAST RADIO, LLC, Station NEW, Facility ID 170962, BNPH-20070502AHA, From STRATTON, CO, To ORDWAY, CO; MARATHON MEDIA GROUP, L.L.C., Station KLPW-FM, Facility ID 70301, BPH-20070614ADU, From UNION, MO, To ELSBERRY, MO; MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Station WWBD, Facility ID 6634, BPH-20070705ADV, From BAMBERG, SC, To ISLE OF PALMS, SC; MULTICULTURAL RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSEE, LLC, Station WNYG, Facility ID 5208, BP-20070601BDE, From BABYLON, NY, To MEDFORD, NY; NM LICENSING LLC, Station WKZQ-FM, Facility ID 24776, BPH- 20070705ADT, From MYRTLE BEACH, SC, To HANAHAN, SC; THE RAFTT CORPORATION, Station KTON, Facility ID 60091, BP-20070607AAO, From BELTON, TX, To LANCASTER, TX; WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC., Station KRYI, Facility ID 87410, BMPED-20070620ABW, From RYE, CO, To TRINIDAD, CO; WHITE PARK BROADCASTING, INC., Station KHNA, Facility ID 166001, BMPH-20070117AFI, From HANNA, WY, To ROCK RIVER, WY; WHITE PARK BROADCASTING, INC., Station KXMP, Facility ID 166000, BMPH-20070622ABG, From HANNA, WY, To NORTH ROCK SPRINGS, WY; WHITE PARK BROADCASTING, INC., Station KYPT, Facility ID 166004, BMPH-20070628ACH, From WAMSUTTER, WY, To CLEARVIEW ACRES, WY.
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