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

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Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Applicants
Document Number: E8-24621
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-16
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Reissuances
Document Number: E8-24620
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-16
Agency: Federal Maritime Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget
Document Number: E8-24605
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-16
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
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, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520. 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.
The Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Assistance Procedures
Document Number: E8-24604
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2008-10-16
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The Small Business Administration is correcting a proposed rule that appeared in the Federal Register on October 1, 2008. The proposed rule is seeking comments on a data issue involving the Women- Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract Assistance Procedures. This notice will make corrections to the RIN, the Subject Heading, the ADDRESSES and the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of the rule.
Federal Open Market Committee; Domestic Policy Directive of September 16, 2008
Document Number: E8-24603
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-16
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
The Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Assistance Procedures
Document Number: E8-24602
Type: Rule
Date: 2008-10-16
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The Small Business Administration is correcting a Final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on October 1, 2008. The Final rule amends the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations governing small business contracting programs to set forth procedures that will govern the new Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract Assistance Procedures as authorized in the Small Business Act. This notice will correct the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of the rule.
Revision of Routine Uses of Privacy Act Systems of Records
Document Number: E8-24577
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-16
Agency: Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Agencies and Commissions
Each Federal agency is required by the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, to publish a description of the systems of records containing personal information defined by the Act. In this notice, the Board updates the routine uses to all systems of records as required by the Office of Management and Budget Memorandum, M-07-16, dated May 22, 2007, entitled ``Safeguarding Against and Responding to the Breach of Personally Identifiable Information.'' This new routine use enables the Board to quickly and effectively respond to a breach of personally identifiable information through disclosure of information regarding the breach to those individuals affected by it, as well as to persons and entities in a position to cooperate, either by assisting in notification to the affected individuals or playing a role in preventing or minimizing harms from the breach.
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: E8-24575
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-16
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
National Endowment for the Arts; Arts Advisory Panel
Document Number: E8-24557
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-16
Agency: National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities, Agencies and Commissions
In the Matter of Certain Variable Speed Wind Turbines and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Complainant's Motion To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation and Extending the Target Date
Document Number: E8-24554
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-16
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 10) issued by the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') granting complainant's motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation and extending the target date.
Revised Standards for Postage and Fee Refunds
Document Number: E8-24537
Type: Rule
Date: 2008-10-16
Agency: Postal Service, Agencies and Commissions
This rule modifies the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) 604.9.0 to establish a minimum dollar amount for the issuance of checks by the USPS[supreg] for the refund of unused postage value in postage meters and PC Postage[supreg] accounts. In addition, we provide specific time frames and procedures for refunds of different types of postage produced by PC Postage and postage meter systems.
Product Change-Priority Mail Contract 1 Negotiated Service Agreements
Document Number: E8-24536
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-16
Agency: Postal Service, Agencies and Commissions
Postal Service notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add Priority Mail Contract 1 to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3).
Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: E8-24528
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-16
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: E8-24527
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-16
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Federal Advisory Committee Act; Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age
Document Number: E8-24483
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-16
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice advises interested persons that the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age (``Diversity Committee'') will hold a meeting on October 28th, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Federal Communications Commission, Room TW-C305, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. Reports from the subcommittees will be presented. Barbara Kreisman is the Diversity Committee's Designated Federal Officer.
Granting of Request for Early Termination of the Waiting Period Under the Premerger Notification Rules
Document Number: E8-24222
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-16
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Assessments
Document Number: E8-24186
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2008-10-16
Agency: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
The FDIC is proposing to amend 12 CFR part 327 to: Alter the way in which it differentiates for risk in the risk-based assessment system; revise deposit insurance assessment rates, including base assessment rates; and make technical and other changes to the rules governing the risk-based assessment system.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Restoration Plan
Document Number: E8-24185
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-16
Agency: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Agencies and Commissions
Meetings; Sunshine Act
Document Number: E8-24609
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-15
Agency: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: E8-24571
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-15
Agency: Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Federal Register Notice
Document Number: E8-24569
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-15
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Sunshine Act; Notice of Agency Meeting
Document Number: E8-24560
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-15
Agency: National Credit Union Administration, Agencies and Commissions
In the Matter of Certain Semiconductor Integration Circuits Using Tungsten Metallization and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Motion To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation
Document Number: E8-24555
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-15
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 13) of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') granting a joint motion to amend the complaint and the notice of investigation in the above-captioned investigation.
In the Matter of Certain GPS Devices and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Determination To Review in Part a Final Determination on Violation of Section 337; Schedule for Filing Written Submissions on the Issues Under Review and on Remedy, the Public Interest and Bonding
Document Number: E8-24553
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-15
Agency: International Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part the final initial determination (``ID'') issued by the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') on August 8, 2008, regarding whether there is a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, 19 U.S.C. 1337, in the above- captioned investigation.
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: E8-24540
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-15
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service, Agencies and Commissions
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. Sec. 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. 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. Currently, the Corporation is soliciting comments concerning AmeriCorps Application Instructions: State Competitive, State Education Award Program, National Direct, National Direct Education Award Program, National Professional Corps, Indian Tribes, States and Territories without Commissions, and National Planning,. Applicants will respond to the questions included in this ICR in order to apply for funding through these grant competitions. Copies of the information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed in the addresses section of this notice.
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: E8-24539
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-15
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service, Agencies and Commissions
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. Sec. 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. 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. Currently, the Corporation is soliciting comments concerning the AmeriCorps Member Application Form. Applicants will respond to the questions included in this ICR in order to apply to serve as AmeriCorps members. Copies of the information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed in the addresses section of this notice.
Board of Governors; Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: E8-24534
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-15
Agency: Postal Service, Agencies and Commissions
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E8-24507
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-15
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
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 currently valid OMB control number. The NRC published a Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period on this information collection on July 9, 2008. 1. Type of submission, new, revision, or extension: Extension. 2. The title of the information collection: Registration Certificate In-Vitro Testing with Byproduct Material under General License. 3. Current OMB approval number: 3150-0038. 4. The form number if applicable: NRC Form 483. 5. How often the collection is required: There is a one-time submittal of information to receive a validated copy of NRC Form 483 with an assigned registration number. In addition, any changes in the information reported on NRC Form 483 must be reported in writing to the Commission within 30 days after the effective date of such change. 6. Who will be required or asked to report: Any physician, veterinarian in the practice of veterinary medicine, clinical laboratory or hospital which desires a general license to receive, acquire, possess, transfer, or use specified units of byproduct material in certain in vitro clinical or laboratory tests. 7. An estimate of the number of annual responses: 85 (15 NRC Licensees and 70 Agreement State Licensees). 8. The estimated number of annual respondents: 85 (15 NRC Licensees and 70 Agreement State Licensees). 9. An estimate of the total number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request: 12.4 hours (Record keeping: 1.13 hours + Reporting: 2 hours NRC licensees and 9.3 hours Agreement State licensees). 10. Abstract: Section 31.11 of 10 CFR establishes a general license authorizing any physician, clinical laboratory, veterinarian in the practice of veterinary medicine, or hospital to possess certain small quantities of byproduct material for in vitro clinical or laboratory tests not involving the internal or external administration of the byproduct material or the radiation there from to human beings or animals. Possession of byproduct material under 10 CFR 31.11 is not authorized until the physician, clinical laboratory, veterinarian in the practice of veterinary medicine, or hospital has filed NRC Form 483 and received from the Commission a validated copy of NRC Form 483 with a registration number. 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 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 should be directed to the OMB reviewer listed below by November 14, 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- 0121), 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) 395-7345. The NRC Clearance Officer is Russell Nichols, (301) 415-6874.
Withdrawal of Regulatory Guide
Document Number: E8-24504
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-15
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS); Notice of Cancellation of Meeting
Document Number: E8-24501
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-15
Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under OMB Review
Document Number: E8-24489
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-15
Agency: Small Business Administration, Agencies and Commissions
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), agencies are required to submit proposed reporting and recordkeeping requirements to OMB for review and approval, and to publish a notice in the Federal Register notifying the public that the agency has made such a submission.
Service Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Infrastructure and Operating Data Gathering
Document Number: E8-24476
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2008-10-15
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) recognizes that it has continually sought to ensure that it has access to the data necessary for its public safety and broadband policymaking, and that certain infrastructure and operating data might be useful, but only if collected on an industry-wide basis from all relevant facilities-based providers of broadband and/or telecommunications. In addition, the Commission recognizes that certain service quality and customer satisfaction data might be useful, but only if collected on an industry-wide basis from all relevant facilities-based providers of broadband and/or telecommunications. The NPRM therefore seeks comment on whether and what types of such data should be collected from all relevant providers in furtherance of those goals.
Sunshine Act Meeting
Document Number: E8-24443
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-15
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Distribution of the 2006 Cable Royalty Funds
Document Number: E8-24438
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-15
Agency: Copyright Royalty Board, Library of Congress, Library of Congress, Agencies and Commissions
The Copyright Royalty Judges are soliciting comments on a motion of Phase I claimants for partial distribution in connection with the 2006 cable royalty funds.
Hexion LLC and Huntsman Corporation; Analysis of Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment
Document Number: E8-24429
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-15
Agency: Federal Trade Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint and the terms of the consent orderembodied in the consent agreementthat would settle these allegations.
Federal Management Regulation; Redesignations of Federal Buildings
Document Number: E8-24425
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-15
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
The attached bulletin announces the redesignations of six Federal buildings.
Information Collection; Federal Management Regulation; GSA Form 3040, State Agency Monthly Donation Report of Surplus Property
Document Number: E8-24422
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-15
Agency: General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the General Services Administration 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 regarding GSA Form 3040, State Agency Monthly Donation Report of Surplus Property. The clearance currently expires on October 31, 2008. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary 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 to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected.
Meetings of Humanities Panel
Document Number: E8-24352
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-15
Agency: The National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities, National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities, Agencies and Commissions
Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, as amended), notice is hereby given that the following meetings of Humanities Panels will be held at the Old Post Office, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of Board Approval Under Delegated Authority and Submission to OMB
Document Number: E8-24349
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-15
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Background. Notice is hereby given of the final approval of proposed information collections by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) under OMB delegated authority, as per 5 CFR 1320.16 (OMB Regulations on Controlling Paperwork Burdens on the Public). Board-approved collections of information are incorporated into the official OMB inventory of currently approved collections of information. Copies of the Paperwork Reduction Act Submission, supporting statements and approved collection of information instrument(s) are placed into OMB's public docket files. The Federal Reserve may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
Document Number: E8-24348
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-15
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: E8-24347
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-15
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisition of Shares of Bank or Bank Holding Companies
Document Number: E8-24345
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-15
Agency: Federal Reserve System, Agencies and Commissions
Proposed Extension of Existing Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: E8-24344
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-10-15
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission, Agencies and Commissions
Television Broadcasting Services; Vanderbilt, MI
Document Number: E8-24301
Type: Rule
Date: 2008-10-15
Agency: Federal Communications Commission, Agencies and Commissions
The Media Bureau grants a petition for reconsideration, reinstates, and grants a petition for rulemaking filed by Cadillac Telecasting, Co., licensee of station WFUP(TV), to add DTV channel 45 at Vanderbilt.
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