Department of Homeland Security January 9, 2008 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

This document proposes modifications to the standard applied by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (``CBP'') for the testing of pressed and toughened (specially tempered) glassware, as set forth in Treasury Decision (T.D.) 94-26, published in the Federal Register on March 22, 1994. In this regard, this document proposes revised criteria for interpreting the results obtained from the cutting test for opaque glassware and sets forth an interpretation of breakage in that test. This document also proposes to reinstate a previously used testing method, referred to as the center punch test, and sets forth a description of the center punch apparatus to be used for the proposed test. In addition, it is proposed to provide for the optional use of additional tests that would be used to verify the results obtained from the testing procedures specifically identified in this document. This document invites the public to submit comments to CBP on the proposed modifications to the standards for the testing of pressed and toughened (specially tempered) glassware.

The Coast Guard is changing the operating regulations governing the Belleair Beach Bridge, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, mile 131.8, Clearwater, Florida. This rule will allow the bridge to open on signal, except that from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. this bridge will open on the hour and half-hour. This action is necessary for workers' safety and will assist in expediting the construction of the new bridge.