Agencies and Commissions October 9, 2009 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Television Broadcasting Services; Jackson and Laurel, MS
The Commission grants a petition for rulemaking filed by commonly-owned WLBT License Subsidiary, LLC and WDAM License Subsidiary, LLC, the licensees of stations WLBT(TV), channel 7, Jackson, Mississippi, and WDAM-TV, channel 28, Laurel, Mississippi, requesting the substitution of channel 30 for WLBT(TV)'s assigned channel 7 at Jackson and the substitution of channel 7 for WDAM-TV's assigned channel 28 at Laurel.
Meetings of Humanities Panel
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.
Office of New Reactors; Final Interim Staff Guidance on Evaluation and Acceptance Criteria for 10 CFR 20.1406 To Support Design Certification and Combined License Applications
The NRC is issuing its Final Interim Staff Guidance (ISG) DC/ COL-ISG-06 (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) Accession No. ML092470100). The purpose of this ISG is to clarify NRC position on what is an acceptable level of detail and content for demonstrating compliance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 20.1406 (10 CFR 20.1406). Regulatory Guide 4.21, ``Minimization of Contamination and Waste Generation: Life Cycle Planning,'' provides an acceptable method of demonstrating compliance. This ISG provides further clarification on the evaluation and acceptance criteria that will be used by NRC staff in reaching a reasonable assurance finding that a design certification (DC) or combined license (COL) applicant has complied with the requirements of 10 CFR 20.1406. The NRC staff issues DC/COL-ISGs to facilitate timely implementation of current staff guidance and to facilitate activities associated with review of applications for DCs and COLs by the Office of New Reactors. The NRC staff will also incorporate the approved DC/ COL-ISG-06 into the next revision of the SRP and related guidance documents.
Georgia Disaster Number GA-00028
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Georgia (FEMA-1858-DR), dated 09/26/2009.
New York Disaster #NY-00079
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of New York (FEMA-1857-DR), dated 09/01/2009.
Kansas Disaster #KS-00038
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Kansas (FEMA-1860- DR), dated 09/30/2009.
The Entire United States and U.S. Territories
This is a notice of the Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (MREIDL), dated 10/01/2009.
California Disaster #CA-00141
This is an amendment of the Administrative declaration of disaster for the State of California dated 09/09/2009.
Procurement List Addition
This action adds to the Procurement List a service to be provided by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.
Procurement List; Proposed Addition
The Committee is proposing to add to the Procurement List a service to be provided by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.
New York Disaster #NY-00074
This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of New York dated 10/02/2009.
Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment on the Proposed Model Safety Evaluation for Plant-Specific Adoption of Technical Specification Task Force Traveler-513, Revision 2, “Revise PWR Operability Requirements and Actions for RCS Leakage Instrumentation”
The NRC is requesting public comment on the enclosed proposed model safety evaluation, model no significant hazards consideration determination, and model application for plant-specific adoption of Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF) Traveler-513, Revision 2, ``Revise PWR Operability Requirements and Actions for RCS Leakage Instrumentation.'' The TSTF Traveler-513, Revision 2, is available in the Agencywide Documents Access Management System (ADAMS) under Accession Number ML091810158. The proposed changes revise Standard Technical Specification (STS) [3.4.15], ``[Reactor Coolant System (RCS) Leakage Detection Instrumentation].'' The proposed changes also revise the STS Bases to clearly define the RCS leakage detection instrumentation Operability requirements in the Limiting Condition for Operation (LCO) Bases, eliminate discussion from the STS Bases that could be erroneously construed as Operability requirements, and reflect the changes to the TSs. This model safety evaluation will facilitate expedited approval of plant-specific adoption of TSTF Traveler-513, Revision 2.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Travel Costs
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Regulatory Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve a reinstatement of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning Travel Costs.
Certain Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Components Thereof; Notice of Investigation
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on September 3, 2009, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Paice, LLC of Bonita Springs, Florida. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on September 24, 2009. 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 hybrid electric vehicles and components thereof by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 5,343,970. The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337.
General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Part 523; Submission for OMB Review; Environmental Conservation, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace
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 a reinstatement of a previously approved information collection requirement regarding Environmental Conservation, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace. A request for public comments was published at 74 FR 11889, March 20, 2009. No comments were received.
Notice of Intent, Pursuant to the Authority in Section 2(h)(7) of the Commodity Exchange Act and Commission Rule 36.3(c)(3), To Undertake a Determination Whether the PG&E Citygate Financial Basis Contract, Offered for Trading on the IntercontinentalExchange, Inc., Performs a Significant Price Discovery Function
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``CFTC'' or ``Commission'') is undertaking a review to determine whether the PG&E Citygate Financial Basis (``PGE'') contract, offered for trading on the IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (``ICE''), an exempt commercial market (``ECM'') under Sections 2(h)(3)-(5) of the Commodity Exchange Act (``CEA'' or the ``Act''), performs a significant price discovery function. Authority for this action is found in section 2(h)(7) of the CEA and Commission rule 36.3(c) promulgated thereunder. In connection with this evaluation, the Commission invites comment from interested parties.
Notice of Intent, Pursuant to the Authority in Section 2(h)(7) of the Commodity Exchange Act and Commission Rule 36.3(c)(3), to Undertake a Determination Whether the HSC Financial Basis Contract, Offered for Trading on the IntercontinentalExchange, Inc., Performs a Significant Price Discovery Function
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``CFTC'' or ``Commission'') is undertaking a review to determine whether the HSC \1\ Financial Basis (``HSC'') contract, offered for trading on the IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (``ICE''), an exempt commercial market (``ECM'') under Sections 2(h)(3)-(5) of the Commodity Exchange Act (``CEA'' or the ``Act''), perform a significant price discovery function. Authority for this action is found in section 2(h)(7) of the CEA and Commission rule 36.3(c) promulgated thereunder. In connection with this evaluation, the Commission invites comment from interested parties.
Notice of Intent, Pursuant to the Authority in Section 2(h)(7) of the Commodity Exchange Act and Commission Rule 36.3(c)(3), To Undertake a Determination Whether the NGPL TXOK Financial Basis Contract, Offered for Trading on the IntercontinentalExchange, Inc., Performs a Significant Price Discovery Function
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``CFTC'' or ``Commission'') is undertaking a review to determine whether the NGPL \1\ TxOk \2\ Financial Basis (``NTO'') contract, offered for trading on the IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (``ICE''), an exempt commercial market (``ECM'') under sections 2(h)(3)-(5) of the Commodity Exchange Act (``CEA'' or the ``Act''), performs a significant price discovery function. Authority for this action is found in section 2(h)(7) of the CEA and Commission rule 36.3(c) promulgated thereunder. In connection with this evaluation, the Commission invites comment from interested parties.
Notice of Intent, Pursuant to the Authority in Section 2(h)(7) of the Commodity Exchange Act and Commission Rule 36.3(c)(3), To Undertake a Determination Whether the Waha Financial Basis Contract, Offered for Trading on the IntercontinentalExchange, Inc., Performs a Significant Price Discovery Function
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``CFTC'' or ``Commission'') is undertaking a review to determine whether the Waha Financial Basis contract (``WAH''), offered for trading on the IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (``ICE''), an exempt commercial market (``ECM'') under Sections 2(h)(3)-(5) of the Commodity Exchange Act (``CEA'' or the ``Act''), performs a significant price discovery function. Authority for this action is found in section 2(h)(7) of the CEA and Commission rule 36.3(c) promulgated thereunder. In connection with this evaluation, the Commission invites comment from interested parties.
Notice of Intent, Pursuant to the Authority in Section 2(h)(7) of the Commodity Exchange Act and Commission Rule 36.3(c)(3), To Undertake a Determination Whether the Malin Financial Basis Contract, Offered for Trading on the IntercontinentalExchange, Inc., Performs a Significant Price Discovery Function
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``CFTC'' or ``Commission'') is undertaking a review to determine whether the Malin Financial Basis (``MLN'') contract, offered for trading on the IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (``ICE''), an exempt commercial market (``ECM'') under Sections 2(h)(3)-(5) of the Commodity Exchange Act (``CEA'' or the ``Act''), performs a significant price discovery function. Authority for this action is found in section 2(h)(7) of the CEA and Commission rule 36.3(c) promulgated thereunder. In connection with this evaluation, the Commission invites comment from interested parties.
Notice of Intent, Pursuant to the Authority in Section 2(h)(7) of the Commodity Exchange Act and Commission Rule 36.3(c)(3), To Undertake a Determination Whether the Permian Financial Basis Contract, Offered for Trading on the IntercontinentalExchange, Inc., Performs a Significant Price Discovery Function
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``CFTC'' or ``Commission'') is undertaking a review to determine whether the Permian Financial Basis (``PER'') contract, offered for trading on the IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (``ICE''), an exempt commercial market (``ECM'') under sections 2(h)(3)-(5) of the Commodity Exchange Act (``CEA'' or the ``Act''), performs a significant price discovery function. Authority for this action is found in section 2(h)(7) of the CEA and Commission rule 36.3(c) promulgated thereunder. In connection with this evaluation, the Commission invites comment from interested parties.
Notice of Intent, Pursuant to the Authority in Section 2(h)(7) of the Commodity Exchange Act and Commission Rule 36.3(c)(3), To Undertake a Determination Whether the Dominion-South Financial Basis Contract, Offered for Trading on the IntercontinentalExchange, Inc., Performs a Significant Price Discovery Function
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``CFTC'' or ``Commission'') is undertaking a review to determine whether the Dominion-South Financial Basis contract (``DOM''), offered for trading on the IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (``ICE''), an exempt commercial market (``ECM'') under sections 2(h)(3)-(5) of the Commodity Exchange Act (``CEA'' or the ``Act''), performs a significant price discovery function. Authority for this action is found in section 2(h)(7) of the CEA and Commission rule 36.3(c) promulgated thereunder. In connection with this evaluation, the Commission invites comment from interested parties.
Notice of Intent, Pursuant to the Authority in Section 2(h)(7) of the Commodity Exchange Act and Commission Rule 36.3(c)(3), To Undertake a Determination Whether the AECO Financial Basis Contract, Offered for Trading on the Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., Performs a Significant Price Discovery Function
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``CFTC'' or ``Commission'') is undertaking a review to determine whether the AECO Financial Basis (``AEC'') contract, offered for trading on the IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (``ICE''), an exempt commercial market (``ECM'') under Sections 2(h)(3)-(5) of the Commodity Exchange Act (``CEA'' or the ``Act''), performs a significant price discovery function. Authority for this action is found in section 2(h)(7) of the CEA and Commission rule 36.3(c) promulgated thereunder. In connection with this evaluation, the Commission invites comment from interested parties.
Notice of Intent, Pursuant to the Authority in Section 2(h)(7) of the Commodity Exchange Act and Commission Rule 36.3(c)(3), to Undertake a Determination Whether the San Juan Financial Basis Contract, Offered for Trading on the IntercontinentalExchange, Inc., Performs a Significant Price Discovery Function
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``CFTC'' or ``Commission'') is undertaking a review to determine whether the San Juan Financial Basis (``SNJ'') contract, offered for trading on the IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (``ICE''), an exempt commercial market (``ECM'') under Sections 2(h)(3)-(5) of the Commodity Exchange Act (``CEA'' or the ``Act''), performs a significant price discovery function. Authority for this action is found in section 2(h)(7) of the CEA and Commission rule 36.3(c) promulgated thereunder. In connection with this evaluation, the Commission invites comment from interested parties.
Notice of Intent, Pursuant to the Authority in Section 2(h)(7) of the Commodity Exchange Act and Commission Rule 36.3(c)(3), To Undertake a Determination Whether the Chicago Financial Basis Contract, Offered for Trading on the IntercontinentalExchange, Inc., Performs a Significant Price Discovery Function
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``CFTC'' or ``Commission'') is undertaking a review to determine whether the Chicago Financial Basis (``DGD'') contract, offered for trading on the IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (``ICE''), an exempt commercial market (``ECM'') under Sections 2(h)(3)-(5) of the Commodity Exchange Act (``CEA'' or the ``Act''), performs a significant price discovery function. Authority for this action is found in section 2(h)(7) of the CEA and Commission rule 36.3(c) promulgated thereunder. In connection with this evaluation, the Commission invites comment from interested parties.
Notice of Intent, Pursuant to the Authority in Section 2(h)(7) of the Commodity Exchange Act and Commission Rule 36.3(c)(3), To Undertake a Determination Whether the TETCO-M3 Financial Basis Contract, Offered for Trading on the IntercontinentalExchange, Inc., Performs a Significant Price Discovery Function
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``CFTC'' or ``Commission'') is undertaking a review to determine whether the TETCO- M3 Financial Basis (``TMT'') contract, offered for trading on the IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (``ICE''), an exempt commercial market (``ECM'') under sections 2(h)(3)-(5) of the Commodity Exchange Act (``CEA'' or the ``Act''), performs a significant price discovery function. Authority for this action is found in section 2(h)(7) of the CEA and Commission rule 36.3(c) promulgated thereunder. In connection with this evaluation, the Commission invites comment from interested parties.
Notice of Intent, Pursuant to the Authority in Section 2(h)(7) of the Commodity Exchange Act and Commission Rule 36.3(c)(3), To Undertake a Determination Whether the TCO Financial Basis Contract, Offered for Trading on the IntercontinentalExchange, Inc., Performs a Significant Price Discovery Function
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``CFTC'' or ``Commission'') is undertaking a review to determine whether the TCO Financial Basis (``TCO'') contract, offered for trading on the IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (``ICE''), an exempt commercial market (``ECM'') under Sections 2(h)(3)-(5) of the Commodity Exchange Act (``CEA'' or the ``Act''), performs a significant price discovery function. Authority for this action is found in section 2(h)(7) of the CEA and Commission rule 36.3(c) promulgated thereunder. In connection with this evaluation, the Commission invites comment from interested parties.
Notice of Intent, Pursuant to the Authority in Section 2(h)(7) of the Commodity Exchange Act and Commission Rule 36.3(c)(3), To Undertake a Determination Whether the Zone 6-NY Financial Basis Contract, Offered for Trading on the IntercontinentalExchange, Inc., Performs a Significant Price Discovery Function
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``CFTC'' or ``Commission'') is undertaking a review to determine whether the Zone 6-NY Financial Basis (``TZS'') contract, offered for trading on the IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (``ICE''), an exempt commercial market (``ECM'') under Sections 2(h)(3)-(5) of the Commodity Exchange Act (``CEA'' or the ``Act''), performs a significant price discovery function. Authority for this action is found in section 2(h)(7) of the CEA and Commission rule 36.3(c) promulgated thereunder. In connection with this evaluation, the Commission invites comment from interested parties.
References to Ratings of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations
The Securities and Exchange Commission is re-opening the comment period on certain of the proposed rule amendments to remove references to ratings of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations proposed in Release Nos. 33-8940 [73 FR 40106 (July 11, 2008)], 34-58070 [73 FR 40088 (July 11, 2008)], and IC-28327 [73 FR 40124 (July 11, 2008)] ``Proposing Releases''). Today, in a companion release, the Commission is taking action on some of the amendments in the Proposing Releases. In view of the continuing public interest in the Proposing Releases and the Commission's desire to receive additional comment, we believe that it is appropriate to re-open the comment period before we take further action on certain proposals made in the Proposing Releases.
References to Ratings of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations
The Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is adopting amendments to certain of its rules and forms to remove references to securities credit ratings. The Commission is eliminating certain references to credit ratings issued by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (``NRSROs'') in rules and forms under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 related to the regulation of self- regulatory organizations and alternative trading systems, and in rules under the Investment Company Act of 1940 that affect an investment company's ability to purchase refunded securities and securities in underwritings in which an affiliate is participating. The Commission believes that the references to credit ratings in these rules and forms are no longer warranted as serving their intended purposes. The
Stamped Mail Over 13 Ounces Must Be Presented at a Retail Service Counter
The Postal Service is revising the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[reg]) to require all mailpieces weighing more than 13 ounces bearing only postage stamps be presented to a Postal Service employee at a retail service counter in a Post Office\TM\.
Customer Deposit of International Mailpieces
The Postal Service is revising the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM[supreg]) to require all mailpieces weighing more than 13 ounces and bearing only postage stamps be presented to an employee at a retail service counter in a Post OfficeTM.
In the Matter of: Certain Energy Drink Products; Notice of Commission Decision Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Motion To Amend the Complaint and the Notice of Investigation To Add Six Additional Respondents
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 11) issued by the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') in the above-captioned investigation granting a motion filed by complainants Red Bull GmbH and Red Bull North America, Inc. (collectively, ``Red Bull'') to amend the amend the complaint and notice of investigation to add six new respondents.
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