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

We are proposing several revisions to our rules on representation of parties. These proposed rules would recognize entities as representatives, define the concept of a principal representative, and authorize principal representatives to sign and file a claim for benefits on behalf of a claimant. These proposed rules would also mandate the use of Form SSA-1696 to appoint, revoke, or withdraw an appointment of a representative, and to waive a fee or direct payment of the fee. We propose to define the concept of a professional representative and require professional representatives to use our electronic services as they become available, including requiring professional representatives to submit certain requests for reconsideration or a hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ) electronically. Finally, we propose to require representatives to keep paper copies of certain documents that we may require. We are proposing these revisions to reflect changes in representatives' business practices and to improve our efficiency by enhancing use of the Internet.

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has submitted the following information collections to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Comments should be sent via e-mail to David Rostkeromb.eop.gov or fax to 202-395-7285. Copies of submission may be obtained by calling (202) 712-1365.

The Commission is proposing new rules to address two types of administrative filings authorized under a new postal law: complaints and rate and service inquiries. It is also proposing to delete existing complaint rules, as they are overtaken by the proposal. Issuance of this document reflects the Commission's ongoing implementation of new and revised statutory provisions.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has announced the following appointments to the NRC Performance Review Boards. The following individuals are appointed as members of the NRC Performance Review Board (PRB) responsible for making recommendations to the appointing and awarding authorities on performance appraisal ratings and performance awards for Senior Executives and Senior Level employees: Darren B. Ash, Deputy Executive Director for Corporate Management, Office of the Executive Director for Operations. R.W. Borchardt, Executive Director for Operations. Elmo E. Collins, Jr., Regional Administrator, Region IV. Karen D. Cyr, General Counsel. Margaret M. Doane, Director, Office of International Programs. James E. Dyer, Chief Financial Officer. Timothy F. Hagan, Director, Office of Administration. Michael R. Johnson, Director, Office of New Reactors. Eric J. Leeds, Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. Bruce S. Mallet, Deputy Executive Director for Reactor and Preparedness Programs, Office of the Executive Director for Operations. Charles L. Miller, Director, Office of Federal and State Materials and Environmental Management Programs. Martin J. Virgilio, Deputy Executive Director for Materials, Waste, Research, State,Tribal, and Compliance Programs. The following individuals will serve as members of the NRC PRB Panel that was established to review appraisals and make recommendations to the appointing and awarding authorities for NRC PRB members: Stephen G. Burns, Deputy General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel. Brian W. Sheron, Director, Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research. Roy P. Zimmerman, Director, Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response. All appointments are made pursuant to Section 4314 of Chapter 43 of Title 5 of the United States Code.

Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On April 22, 2008, applicant made a liquidating distribution to its shareholders, based on net asset value. Expenses of $48,327 incurred in connection with the liquidation were paid by Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC, applicant's investment adviser. Applicant has retained $41,722 in cash for the payment of outstanding expenses. Filing Date: The application was filed on July 24, 2008. Applicant's Address: c/o Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC, Eleven Madison Ave., New York, NY 10010.

This document announces that, as required by the Warning, Alert and Response Network (WARN) Act, by September 8, 2008, each Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) provider must file an election with the Federal Communications Commission (``FCC'' or ``Commission'') indicating whether or not it intends to transmit emergency alerts as part of the Commercial Mobile Alert System.

Following a request received August 14, 2008, from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) under authority delegated by the President and pursuant to section 104 of the United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement (USAFTA) Implementation Act, the U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission) instituted Investigation No. Australia FTA-103-021, Viscose Rayon Staple Fiber: Probable Effect of Modification of U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement Rules of Origin.