Agencies and Commissions April 2008 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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National Institute for Literacy Advisory Board
This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of an upcoming open meeting of the National Institute for Literacy Advisory Board. The notice also describes the functions of the Committee. Notice of this meeting is required by Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and is intended to notify the public of its opportunity to attend.
Notice of Information Collection Under OMB Review
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 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 proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).
Kentucky Disaster Number KY-00014
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the Commonwealth of Kentucky (FEMA-1746-DR), dated 02/21/2008. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Incident Period: 02/05/2008 through 02/06/2008. Effective Date: 04/01/2008. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 04/21/2008.
California Disaster Number CA-00074
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of California (FEMA-1731-DR), dated 10/24/ 2007. Incident: Wildfires, Flooding, Mud Flows, and Debris Flows directly related to the Wildfires. Incident Period: 10/21/2007 and continuing through 03/31/2008. Effective Date: 03/31/2008. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 01/09/2008. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 07/24/2008.
Missouri Disaster Number MO-00025
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Missouri (FEMA-1749-DR), dated 03/27/ 2008. Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding. Incident Period: 03/17/2008 and continuing. Effective Date: 04/01/2008. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 05/27/2008. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 12/23/2008.
Alabama Disaster Number AL-00012
This is an amendment of the Administrative declaration of a major disaster for the State of Alabama, dated 02/21/2008. Incident: Severe Storm and Tornadoes. Incident Period: 02/05/2008 through 02/06/2008. Effective Date: 04/01/2008. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 06/20/2008. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 11/21/2008.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
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. The full submission may be found at: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. This is the second notice; the first notice was published at 73 FR 4922 and no comments were received. 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; and (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, 72517th Street, NW. Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, and to Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 295, Arlington, Virginia 22230 or send e-mail to splimpto@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 703-292-7556. NSF may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid OMB control number and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Merit Systems Protection Board
The Merit Systems Protection Board, with the concurrence of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), is adopting as final, without change, the interim MSPB rule that supplements the executive-branch- wide Standards of Ethical Conduct (Standards) issued by OGE and, with certain exceptions, requires MSPB employees to obtain approval before engaging in outside employment.
Small Business Size Standards: Waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is considering granting a request for a waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule for Safety Zone Rubber Gloves Manufacturing. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing surgical appliances and supplies. Examples of products made by these establishments are orthopedic devices, prosthetic appliances, surgical dressings, crutches, surgical sutures, personal industrial safety devices (except protective eyewear), hospital beds, and operating room tables. According to the request, no small business manufacturers supply this class of product to the Federal government. If granted, the waiver would allow otherwise qualified regular dealers to supply the products of any domestic manufacturer on a Federal contract set aside for small businesses; service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses or SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program.
Small Business Size Standards: Waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is considering granting a request for a waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule for Trash Bags Manufacturing. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) converting plastics resins into plastics bags or pouches; and/or (2) forming, coating, or laminating plastics film or sheet into single web or multi-web plastics bags or pouches. Establishments in this industry may print on the bags or pouches they manufacture. According to the request, no small business manufacturers supply this class of product to the Federal government. If granted, the waiver would allow otherwise qualified regular dealers to supply the products of any domestic manufacturer on a Federal contract set aside for small businesses; service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses or SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program.
Small Business Size Standards: Waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is considering granting a request for a waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule for Paper Products Manufacturing. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing paper (except new spring and uncoated groundwood paper) from pulp. These establishments may also convert the paper they make. According to the request, no small business manufacturers supply this class of product to the Federal government. If granted, the waiver would allow otherwise qualified regular dealers to supply the products of any domestic manufacturer on a Federal contract set aside for small businesses; service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses or SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program.
Absence and Leave; Annual Leave for Senior-Level Employees
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is issuing final regulations to implement a provision of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 which provides a higher limit on the accumulation of annual leave for certain senior-level employees.
Office of New Reactors; Interim Staff Guidance; Limited Work Authorizations; Solicitation of Public Comment
The NRC is soliciting public comment on its Proposed Interim Staff Guidance (ISG) COL/ESP-ISG-004. This ISG would replace the previous guidance issued in June 2007 in Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.206, ``Combined License Applications for Nuclear Power Plants (LWR Edition),'' concerning requests for limited work authorizations submitted as part of an early site permit or combined license application. Upon receiving public comments, the NRC staff will evaluate and disposition the comments, as appropriate. Once the NRC staff completes the COL/ESP-ISG, the staff will issue it for use. The NRC staff will also incorporate the approved COL/ESP-ISG-004 into the next revisions of the RG 1.206 and NUREG-0800, ``Standard Review Plan for the Review of Safety Analysis Reports for Nuclear Power Plants,'' and related guidance documents. Several sections of NUREG-1555, ``Environmental Standard Review Plan,'' (ESRP) are currently being revised; the public and industry have already commented on these revised sections. The NRC staff also plans to revise the rest of the ESRP sections over the next several months. The NRC staff plans to include any changes in the ESRP sections necessary for consistency with the revised LWA rule as part of that overall revision process. The NRC staff also plans to update Regulatory Guide 4.2, ``Preparation of Environmental Reports for Nuclear Power Stations,'' over the next several months. This update will also include any revisions necessary for consistency with the revised LWA rule.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2005-032, Contractor’s Request for Progress Payments
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement recommendations to improve the regulations at FAR 32.001, 32.5, and 52.232-16 related to requests for progress payments and the Standard Form (SF) 1443, Contractor's Request for Progress Payments form used to request those progress payments.
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request
The Corporation for National and Community Service (hereinafter the ``Corporation''), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirement on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the Corporation is soliciting comments concerning its revised Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Application Instructions using the Corporation's Electronic Application System, eGrants. Completion of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Application Instructions is required for funding considerations. Copies of the information collection requests can be obtained by contacting the office listed in the address section of this notice.
Notice of Permit Applications Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-541)
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish notice of permit applications received to conduct activities regulated under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. NSF has published regulations under the Antarctic Conservation Act at Title 45 Part 670 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This is the required notice of permit applications received.
Notice of Action Subject to Intergovernmental Review Under Executive Order 12372
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is notifying the public that it intends to grant the pending applications of 22 existing Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) for refunding on October 1, 2008, subject to the availability of funds. Nine states do not participate in the EO 12372 process; therefore, their addresses are not included. A short description of the SBDC program follows in the supplementary information below. The SBA is publishing this notice at least 90 days before the expected refunding date. The SBDCs and their mailing addresses are listed below in the address section. A copy of this notice also is being furnished to the respective State single points of contact designated under the Executive Order. Each SBDC application must be consistent with any area-wide small business assistance plan adopted by a State-authorized agency.
Data Collection Available for Public Comments and Recommendations
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Small Business Administration's intentions to request approval on a new and/or currently approved information collection.
Sunshine Act Meeting; FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting, Thursday, April 10, 2008
The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Order Proposing Modification increasing the spectrum available for code division multiple access satellite systems in the 1.6/ 2.4 GHz Big LEO bands to provide ancillary terrestrial component service from 11 MHz to 19.275 MHz, and technical rules to prevent interference to other services. 2.................... Public Safety & TITLE: Petition for Notice of Homeland Inquiry Regarding 911 Call- Security. Forwarding Requirements and Carriers' Blocking Options for Non-Initialized Phones. SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Inquiry in response to a Petition filed by nine public safety organizations. 3.................... Public Safety & TITLE: Commercial Mobile Alert Homeland System (PSHS Docket No. 07- Security. 287). SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Report and Order concerning implementation of the Warning, Alert and Response Network (``WARN'') Act.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Claims and Appeals
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 claims and appeals. The clearance currently expires on May 31, 2008. 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.
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks Comment on Request for Clarification That Internet Protocol Speech-to-Speech Service Is a Form of Telecommunications Relay Service Compensable From the Interstate TRS Fund
In this document, the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau (Bureau) seeks comment on the request for clarification filed by Hawk Relay, LLC (Hawk Relay), that Internet Protocol Speech-to-Speech (IP STS) is a form of Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS). Specifically, the Bureau seeks comment on whether IP STS qualifies as a TRS under section 225(a)(3) of the Communications Act of 1934.
Submission for OMB Review; Prohibition on Acquisition of Products Produced by Forced or Indentured Child Labor
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement regarding prohibition on acquisition of products produced by forced or indentured child labor. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 72 FR 67920 on December 3, 2007. No comments were received.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request
The NRC has recently submitted to OMB for review the following proposal for the collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). The NRC hereby informs potential respondents that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and that a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a current valid OMB control number. 1. Type of submission, new, revision, or extension: Revision. 2. The title of the information collection: 10 CFR Part 36 Licenses and Radiation Safety Requirements for Irradiators. 3. The form number if applicable: Not applicable. 4. How often the collection is required: On occasion. It is estimated that there are approximately two NRC and eight Agreement State reports submitted annually. 5. Who will be required or asked to report: Irradiator licensees licensed by NRC or an Agreement State. 6. An estimate of the number of responses: 85 (10 for reporting (2 NRC licensees and 8 Agreement States) 75 for recordkeeping (15 NRC licensees and 60 Agreement States)). 7. The estimated number of annual respondents: 75 (15 NRC licensees and 60 Agreement State licensees). 8. An estimate of the number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request: 35,008 (6,988 hours for NRC licensees [6,878 recordkeeping + 110 reporting] and 28,020 hours for Agreement State licensees [27,510 recordkeeping + 510 reporting]), or 467 hours per licensee. 9. An indication of whether Section 3507(d), Public Law 104-13 applies: Not applicable. 10. Abstract: 10 CFR Part 36 contains requirements for the issuance of a license authorizing the use of sealed sources containing radioactive materials in irradiators used to irradiate objects or materials for a variety of purposes in research, industry, and other fields. The subparts cover specific requirements for obtaining a license or license exemption, design and performance criteria for irradiators; and radiation safety requirements for operating irradiators, including requirements for operator training, written operating and emergency procedures, personnel monitoring, radiation surveys, inspection, and maintenance. Part 36 also contains the recordkeeping and reporting requirements that are necessary to ensure that the irradiator is being safely operated so that it poses no danger to the health and safety of the general public and the irradiator employees. A copy of the final supporting statement may be viewed free of charge at the NRC Public Document Room, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Room O-1 F23, Rockville, Maryland 20852. OMB clearance requests are available at the NRC worldwide web site: https:// www.nrc.gov/public-involve/doc-comment/omb/. The document will be available on the NRC home page site for 60 days after the signature date of this notice. Comments and questions should be directed to the OMB reviewer listed below by May 7, 2008. Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but assurance of consideration cannot be given to comments received after this date. Nathan J. Frey, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (3150-0158), NEOB-10202, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503. Comments can also be e-mailed to Nathan_J._Frey@omb.eop.gov or submitted by telephone at (202) 395-3087. The NRC Clearance Officer is Margaret A. Janney, 301-415-7245.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request (DRAFT)
The NRC is preparing a submittal to OMB for review of continued approval of information collections under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Information pertaining to the requirement to be submitted: 1. The title of the information collection: Grant and Cooperative Agreement Provisions. 2. Current OMB approval number: 3150-0107. 3. How often the collection is required: Most reports are submitted on occasion. Recipients must also submit technical performance reports twice yearly. 4. Who is required or asked to report: Grantees and Cooperators. 5. The number of annual respondents: 140. 6. The number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request: 4,613 hours. 7. Abstract: The Division of Contracts (DC) is responsible for the awarding of grants and cooperative agreements for the NRC. The DC collects information from grantees and cooperators in order to administer these programs. The DC uses provisions (required to obtain or retain a benefit in its awards and cooperative agreements) to ensure: Adherence to Public Laws, that the Government's rights are protected, that work proceeds on schedule, and that disputes between the Government and the recipient are settled. Submit, by June 6, 2008, comments that address the following questions: 1. Is the proposed collection of information necessary for the NRC to properly perform its functions? Does the information have practical utility? 2. Is the burden estimate accurate? 3. Is there a way to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected? 4. How can the burden of the information collection be minimized, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology? A copy of the draft supporting statement may be viewed free of charge at the NRC Public Document Room, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Room O-1 F21, Rockville, MD 20852. OMB clearance requests are available at the NRC worldwide Web site: https://www.nrc.gov/public- involve/doc-comment/omb/. The document will be available on the NRC home page site for 60 days after the signature date of this notice. Comments and questions about the information collection requirements may be directed to the NRC Clearance Officer, Margaret A. Janney (T-5 F52), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, by telephone at 301-415-7245, or by Internet electronic mail to INFOCOLLECTS@NRC.GOV.
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