Agencies and Commissions September 22, 2008 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Sunshine Act Notice
Document Number: E8-22236
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-09-22
Agency: Commission on Civil Rights, Civil Rights Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice of Meetings
Document Number: E8-22139
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-09-22
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: E8-22133
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-09-22
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act Notice
Document Number: E8-22130
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-09-22
Agency: Election Assistance Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Proposed Information Collection; Request for Comments on an Existing Information Collection
Document Number: E8-22112
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-09-22
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 comments on an existing information collection. This information collection, ``Alternative Annuity Election'' (OMB Control No. 3206-0168; form RI 20-80), is used for individuals who are eligible to elect whether to receive a reduced annuity and a lump-sum payment equal to their retirement contributions (alternative form of annuity) or an unreduced annuity and no lump sum. 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 200 RI 20-80 forms are completed annually. The form takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. The annual estimated burden is 67 hours. For copies of this proposal, contact Margaret A. Miller by telephone at (202) 606-2699, by FAX (202) 418-3251, or by e-mail to Margaret.Miller@opm.gov. Please include a mailing address with your request.
Proposed Information Collection; Request for Comments on an Existing Information Collection
Document Number: E8-22111
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-09-22
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. This information collection, ``Medicare Part B Certification'' (OMB Control No. 3206-0017; Form RI 78-11), collects information from annuitants, their spouses, and survivor annuitants to determine their eligibility under the Retired Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for a Government contribution toward the cost of Part B of Medicare. 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 100 RI 78-11 forms are completed annually. Each form requires approximately 10 minutes to complete. The annual estimated burden is 17 hours. For copies of this proposal, contact Margaret A. Miller by telephone at (202) 606-2699, by FAX (202) 418-3251, or by e-mail to Margaret.Miller@opm.gov. Please include a mailing address with your request.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E8-22106
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-09-22
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration, Agencies and Commissions
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.
Public Information Collections Approved by Office of Management and Budget
Document Number: E8-22091
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-09-22
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has received Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the following public information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public L. 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number.
Polyvinyl Alcohol from China, Japan, and Korea
Document Number: E8-22087
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-09-22
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of full reviews pursuant to section 751(c)(5) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. Sec. 1675(c)(5)) (the Act) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on polyvinyl alcohol from China, Japan, and Korea would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. For further information concerning the conduct of these reviews and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A, D, E, and F (19 CFR part 207).
Circular Welded Carbon Quality Steel Line Pipe From China and Korea
Document Number: E8-22086
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-09-22
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of countervailing duty investigation No. 701-TA-455 (Final) under section 705(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671d(b)) (the Act) and the final phase of antidumping investigation Nos. 731-TA- 1149-1150 (Final) under section 735(b) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673d(b)) 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 subsidized imports from China and less-than-fair-value imports from China and Korea of certain circular welded carbon quality steel line pipe, provided for in subheadings 7306.19.10 and 7306.19.51 \1\ of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.\2\
In the Matter of: Certain Automotive Multimedia Display and Navigation Systems, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Investigation
Document Number: E8-22085
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-09-22
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on August 19, 2008, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Honeywell International Inc. of Morristown, New Jersey. The complaint 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 automotive multimedia display and navigation systems, components thereof, and products containing same that infringe certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,664,945; 6,700,482; 6,289,277; 6,691,030; 6,308,132; and 5,923,286. The complaint 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.
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: E8-22081
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-09-22
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Proposed Data Collection(s) Available for Public Comment and Recommendations
Document Number: E8-22076
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-09-22
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 collections are 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.
Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards
Document Number: E8-22069
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-09-22
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes: Meeting Notice
Document Number: E8-22066
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-09-22
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
NRC will convene a meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes (ACMUI) October 27-28, 2008. A sample of agenda items to be discussed during the public session includes: (1) ACMUI subcommittee reports on cesium chloride (CsCl), permanent implant brachytherapy rulemaking, and fingerprinting; (2) Y-90 microsphere brachytherapy licensing guidance; (3) potential changes to 10 CFR Parts 20 and 35; (4) patient needs, concerns, and rights in radiation medicine; (5) infiltration of fluorine-18 (F-18) and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals as medical events; (6) status of recommendations for modifying training and experience attestation requirements; (7) status of technical basis for the Petition for Rulemaking (PRM) 35-20 (Ritenour) and follow-up; (8) Potential rulemaking and associated Regulatory Issue Summary (RIS) regarding multiple RSOs on a medical-use license; (9) status of current and future 10 CFR Part 35 rulemaking; and (10) medical isotope shortages. A copy of the agenda will be available at https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/acmui/agenda or by e-mailing Ms. Ashley Tull at the contact information below. Purpose: Discuss issues related to 10 CFR Part 35 Medical Use of Byproduct Material. Date and Time for Closed Sessions: October 27, 2008 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. This session will be closed so that ACMUI can discuss internal Committee business and receive annual ethics training. Date and Time for Open Sessions: October 27, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and October 28, 2008, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Address for Public Meeting: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Two White Flint North Building, Room T-2B3, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852. Public Participation: Any member of the public who wishes to participate in the meeting should contact Ms. Tull using the information below.
Notice of Quarterly Report (April 1, 2008-June 30, 2008)
Document Number: E8-22037
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-09-22
Agency: Millennium Challenge Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is reporting for the quarter April 1, 2008 through June 30, 2008 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 or allocations of funds to other federal agencies pursuant to section 619(b) of the 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 (https://www.mcc.gov) in accordance with section 612(b) of the Act.
Louisiana Disaster Number LA-00019
Document Number: E8-22027
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-09-22
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-1786-DR), dated 09/02/ 2008. Incident: Hurricane Gustav. Incident Period: 09/01/2008 and continuing. Effective Date: 09/10/2008. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 11/03/2008. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 06/02/2009.
Louisiana Disaster #LA-00021
Document Number: E8-22026
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-09-22
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-1792-DR), dated 09/13/2008. Incident: Hurricane Ike. Incident Period: 09/11/2008 and continuing. Effective Date: 09/13/2008. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 11/12/2008. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 06/15/2009.
Texas Disaster #TX-00308
Document Number: E8-22025
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-09-22
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Texas (FEMA-1791-DR), dated 09/13/2008. Incident: Hurricane Ike. Incident Period: 09/07/2008 and continuing. Effective Date: 09/13/2008. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 11/12/2008. Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date: 06/15/2009.
Louisiana Disaster Number LA-00019
Document Number: E8-22024
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-09-22
Agency: Disaster Declaration #11418 and #11419, Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-1786-DR), dated 09/02/ 2008. Incident: Hurricane Gustav. Incident Period: 09/01/2008 and continuing through 09/11/2008. Effective Date: 09/11/2008. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 11/03/2008. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 06/02/2009.
Louisiana Disaster Number LA-00019
Document Number: E8-22023
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-09-22
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Louisiana (FEMA-1786-DR), dated 09/02/ 2008. Incident: Hurricane Gustav. Incident Period: 09/01/2008 and continuing. Effective Date: 09/11/2008. Physical Loan Application Deadline Date: 11/03/2008. EIDL Loan Application Deadline Date: 06/02/2009.
Privacy Act of 1974; Notice of Two New Systems of Records
Document Number: E8-22016
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-09-22
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, notice is given that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) proposes to add two new systems of records, BGFRS-37 (Electronic Applications) and BGFRS-38 (Transportation Subsidy Records).
Membership of National Science Foundation's Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board
Document Number: E8-22005
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-09-22
Agency: National Science Foundation, Agencies and Commissions
This announcement of the membership of the National Science Foundation's Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board is made in compliance with 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4).
Commercial Mobile Alert System
Document Number: E8-21946
Type: Rule
Date: 2008-09-22
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopts rules to further enable Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) alerting capability for CMS providers who elect to transmit emergency alerts to their subscribers. This Commercial Mobile Alert System Third R&O (CMAS Third R&O) represents our next step in establishing a Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS), under which CMS providers may elect to transmit emergency alerts to the public. We take this step pursuant to the mandate of section 602(b) of the WARN Act, which requires the Commission to adopt rules allowing any CMS provider to transmit emergency alerts to its subscribers; requires CMS providers that elect, in whole or in part, not to transmit emergency alerts to provide clear and conspicuous notice at the point of sale of any CMS devices that they will not transmit such alerts via that device; and requires CMS providers that elect not to transmit emergency alerts to notify their existing subscribers of their election.
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