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Notice of Availability of Calendar Year 2009 Competitive Grant Funds
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is the national organization charged with administering Federal funds provided for civil legal services to low-income people. LSC hereby announces the availability of competitive grant funds and is soliciting grant proposals from interested parties who are qualified to provide effective, efficient, and high quality civil legal services to eligible clients in the service area(s) of the states and territories identified below. The exact amount of congressionally appropriated funds and the date, terms, and conditions of their availability for calendar year 2009 have not been determined.
Use of Meeting Rooms and Public Space
NARA proposes to amend its regulations on public use of the National Archives Building in Washington, DC, for meetings or special events. This proposal incorporates changes in available space as a result of the renovation of the National Archives Building by identifying the kinds of space available and procedures for requesting use. NARA also proposes to charge fees for the use of public areas in the National Archives Building in accordance with 44 U.S.C. 2903(b). The proposed rule affects the public.
Liquidation and Debt Collection Activities; Fees for Liquidation Activities Performed by Authorized CDC Liquidators
SBA is setting the compensation fees for Authorized CDC Liquidators (``ACLs'') for their liquidation activities on 504 loans that have been completed as of the date of this notice, and for ongoing liquidation activities being pursued according to an approved liquidation plan, at 10% of the net recovery proceeds realized from the sale of collateral or other liquidation actions on an individual loan up to $25,000 for each such loan and 5% of the realized net recovery proceeds above such amounts. SBA is also setting compensation fees for liquidations by ACLs of 504 loans where the debenture was purchased during the period after May 14, 2007, through the date of this notice, and for which a liquidation plan has not yet been approved by SBA, at 4% of the net recovery proceeds realized from the sale of collateral or other liquidation action on an individual loan up to $25,000 for each such loan and 2% of the realized net recovery proceeds above such amounts.
Procurement List; Additions and Deletion
This action adds to the Procurement List a product and services to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes from the Procurement List a product previously furnished by such agencies.
Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions
The Committee is proposing to add to the Procurement List a product and services to be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and to delete a product and a service previously furnished by such agencies. Comments Must Be Received On or Before: May 4, 2008.
Renewal of a Currently Approved Information Collection
The Corporation for National and Community Service (hereinafter the ``Corporation''), has submitted the following public information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of the ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Corporation for National and Community Service, Brooke Nicholas, 202-606-6627. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY-TDD) may call (202) 565-2799 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
In the Matter of Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act and Modernization of the Commission's Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures
In the Second Order on Reconsideration of the Second Report and Order the Commission addresses a petition for reconsideration of the Commission's Second Report and Order concerning the Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act and Modernization of the Commission's Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Professional Employee Compensation Plan
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning the Professional Employee Compensation Plan. The clearance expired on July 31, 2007. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, 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; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; 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.
Notice of License Termination and Release of the Cabot Site in Reading, PA, for Unrestricted Release
Notice of Open Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given of the following hearing of the U.S.- China Economic and Security Review Commission. Name: Larry Wortzel, Chairman of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. The Commission is mandated by Congress to investigate, assess, evaluate and report to Congress annually on the national security implications and impact of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and the People's Republic of China, and to provide recommendations, where appropriate, to Congress for legislative and administrative action. Pursuant to this mandate, the Commission will hold a public hearing in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Steel Wire Garment Hangers From China
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping investigation No. 731-TA-1123 (Final) under section 735(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)) (the Act) to determine whether an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of less-than-fair-value imports from China of steel wire garment hangers, provided for in subheading 7326.20 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.\1\
In the Matter of Certain Cigarettes and Packaging Thereof; Notice of Investigation
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on March 5, 2008, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Philip Morris USA Inc. of Richmond, Virginia. A supplement to the complaint was filed on March 26, 2008. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain cigarettes and packaging thereof that infringe U.S. Trademark Registration Nos. 68,502; 938,510; 1,039,412; 1,544,782; 1,651,628; 378,340; 865,627; 1,164,854; 894,450; 912,374; 912,375; 1,227,743; 1,897,685; and 1,602,699. The complaint, as supplemented, further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue an exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection Renewals; Comment Request
The FDIC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). Currently, the FDIC is soliciting comments concerning the following collections of information titled: ``Flood Insurance,'' OMB No. 3064-120, and ``Forms Relating to Processing Deposit Insurance Claims,'' OMB No. 3064-0143.
Iowa Disaster #IA-00014 Declaration of Economic Injury
This is a notice of an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for the State of Iowa, dated 03/31/2008. Incident: Structural Fire. Incident Period: 01/19/2008. Effective Date: 03/31/2008. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 12/31/2008.
In the Matter of Certain Catheters, Consoles and Other Apparatus for Cryosurgery, and Components Thereof; Correction to the Notice of Investigation
This amendment corrects a typographical error in the notice of investigation issued by the Commission on March 27, 2008. This notice corrects a typographical error in the title of the investigation. Therefore, the Commission is amending the notice to reflect the change in the title of the investigation, particularly, the word ``catheter'' to ``catheters.''
Arkansas Disaster #AR-00018
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Arkansas (FEMA-1751-DR ), dated 03/28/2008. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Incident Period: 03/18/2008 and continuing. Effective Date: 03/28/2008. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 05/27/2008. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 12/29/2008.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), the Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) (collectively, the ``agencies'') may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. On January 15, 2008, the Board, under the auspices of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) and on behalf of the agencies, published a notice in the Federal Register (73 FR 2491) requesting public comment for 60 days to extend, with revision, the Report of Assets and Liabilities of U.S. Branches and Agencies of Foreign Banks (FFIEC 002) and the Report of Assets and Liabilities of a Non-U.S. Branch That Is Managed or Controlled by a U.S. Branch or Agency of a Foreign (Non-U.S.) Bank (FFIEC 002S), which are currently approved information collections. The comment period for this notice expired on March 17, 2008. After receiving four comment letters, the FFIEC and the agencies have made no modifications to the proposal, but are delaying implementation to September 30, 2008, except for certain changes for which a transition period begins June 30, 2008. The Board hereby gives notice that it plans to submit to OMB on behalf of the agencies a request for approval of the FFIEC 002 and the FFIEC 002S.
Public Meeting on Proposed Partner Vetting System
USAID will host a meeting for interested parties regarding the proposed Partner Vetting System. Following our System of Records Notice: July 17-August 27, 2007; Rulemaking Notice: July 20-Sept. 18, 2007; Paperwork Reduction Act Notices: July 23-Dec. 3, 2007; and Congressional consultations, USAID is interested in gathering feedback prior to the issuance of a final rule and initial implementation of the system. The goal of this meeting is to answer concerns raised during the public comment periods on this subject and to touch upon the results of our consultations thus far.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
NARA is giving public notice that the agency has submitted to OMB for approval the information collection described in this notice. The public is invited to comment on the proposed information collection pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Guidance Regarding Prohibitions Imposed by Section 205(d) of the Federal Credit Union Act
The NCUA is proposing to adopt an Interpretive Ruling and Policy Statement (IRPS) regarding prohibitions imposed by Section 205(d) of the Federal Credit Union Act (FCU Act) (12 U.S.C. 1785(d)(1)). Section 205(d) of the FCU Act prohibits a person who has been convicted of any criminal offense involving dishonesty or breach of trust, or who has entered into a pretrial diversion or similar program in connection with a prosecution for such offense, from participating in the affairs of an insured credit union except with the prior written consent of the NCUA Board. The proposed IRPS provides direction and guidance to federally insured credit unions and those persons who may be affected by Section 205(d) because of a prior criminal conviction or pretrial diversion program participation by describing the actions that are prohibited under the statute and describing the procedures for applying for NCUA Board consent on a case-by-case basis.
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