document_number,title,type,abstract,publication_date,pub_year,pub_month,html_url,pdf_url,agency_names,agency_ids,excerpts
98-34310,Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Tennessee: Approval of Revisions to the Nashville/Davidson County Portion of the Tennessee SIP,Proposed Rule,"The EPA proposes to approve revisions to the Nashville/ Davidson County portion of the Tennessee State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning air pollution control regulations by the Metropolitan Nashville/Davidson County government. The State of Tennessee through the Tennessee Department of Air Pollution Control submitted the revisions to EPA on April 7, 1997. To be consistent with federal requirements, the State of Tennessee amended the definition of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and deleted various words in Chapter 10.56, ``Air Pollution Control,'' of the Metropolitan Code of Laws. In the final rules section of this Federal Register, the EPA is approving the State of Tennessee SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial revision amendment and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to the direct final rule, no further activity is contemplated in relation to this proposed rule. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period on this document. Any parties interested in commenting on this document should do so at this time.",1998-12-31,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/31/98-34310/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-tennessee-approval-of-revisions-to-the,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-31/pdf/98-34310.pdf,Environmental Protection Agency,145,The EPA proposes to approve revisions to the Nashville/ Davidson County portion of the Tennessee State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning air pollution control regulations by the Metropolitan Nashville/Davidson County government. The State of...
98-34312,"Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans, State of North Carolina: Approval of Miscellaneous Revisions to the Forsyth County Air Quality Control Ordinance and Technical Code",Proposed Rule,"On October 10, 1997, The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources submitted revisions to the Forsyth County Air Quality Technical Code. These revisions include the updating of several regulations, deletion of previously referenced material, rewriting of several regulations, and the correction of several regulations. In the final rules section of this Federal Register, the EPA is approving the revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the EPA views this as a noncontroversial revision amendment and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to that direct final rule no further activity is contemplated in relation to this proposed rule. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period on this document. Any parties interested in commenting should do so at this time.",1998-12-31,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/31/98-34312/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-state-of-north-carolina-approval-of-miscellaneous,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-31/pdf/98-34312.pdf,Environmental Protection Agency,145,"On October 10, 1997, The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources submitted revisions to the Forsyth County Air Quality Technical Code. These revisions include the updating of several regulations, deletion of previously referenced..."
98-34361,Retention of Income Tax Return Preparers' Signatures,Proposed Rule,"In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations relating to the retention of income tax return preparers' signatures. The text of those temporary regulations also serves as the text of these proposed regulations.",1998-12-31,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/31/98-34361/retention-of-income-tax-return-preparers-signatures,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-31/pdf/98-34361.pdf,Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service,"497,254","In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations relating to the retention of income tax return preparers' signatures. The text of those temporary regulations also serves as the text..."
98-34404,Hazardous Materials: Requirements for DOT Specification Cylinders; Extension of Comment Period and Announcement of Second Public Meeting,Proposed Rule,"RSPA is extending for 120 days, until May 28, 1999, the period for filing comments to a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published under Docket HM-220. RSPA is taking this action in response to petitions filed by the Compressed Gas Association, Inc. (CGA) and the National Welding Supply Association, Inc. (NWSA). The petitioners requested that RSPA provide additional time to allow shippers, the gas and cylinder industries, and other interested parties sufficient time to review and address the changes proposed in the NPRM. RSPA also is holding a second public meeting on January 28, 1999, in Washington, DC to discuss the proposals.",1998-12-31,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/31/98-34404/hazardous-materials-requirements-for-dot-specification-cylinders-extension-of-comment-period-and,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-31/pdf/98-34404.pdf,Transportation Department; Research and Special Programs Administration,"492,451","RSPA is extending for 120 days, until May 28, 1999, the period for filing comments to a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published under Docket HM-220. RSPA is taking this action in response to petitions filed by the Compressed Gas Association,..."
98-34495,Availability of Funds and Collection of Checks,Proposed Rule,"The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) is extending the comment period on its proposal to amend Regulation CC to allow banks that consummate a merger on or after July 1, 1998, and before June 1, 1999, greater time to implement software changes related to the merger. The Secretary of the Board, acting pursuant to delegated authority, has extended the comment period from January 4, 1999 to February 1, 1999, to provide additional time for public comment.",1998-12-31,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/31/98-34495/availability-of-funds-and-collection-of-checks,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-31/pdf/98-34495.pdf,Federal Reserve System,188,"The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) is extending the comment period on its proposal to amend Regulation CC to allow banks that consummate a merger on or after July 1, 1998, and before June 1, 1999, greater time to implement..."
98-34553,"Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan Revision, Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District",Proposed Rule,"EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) which concerns the control of oxides of nitrogen NO<INF>X</INF> and carbon monoide (CO) emissions from boilers of the electric power generation facility at Moss Landing in the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District (MBUAPCD) area. The intended effect of proposing approval of this rule is to regulate emissions of NO<INF>X</INF> and CO in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act). In the Final Rules Section of this Federal Register, the EPA is approving the state's SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial revision amendment and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for this approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received, no further activity is contemplated in relation to this rule. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will not take effect and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this rule. Any parties interested in commenting on this rule should do so at this time.",1998-12-31,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/31/98-34553/approval-and-promulgation-of-state-implementation-plans-california-state-implementation-plan,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-31/pdf/98-34553.pdf,Environmental Protection Agency,145,EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) which concerns the control of oxides of nitrogen NO<INF>X</INF> and carbon monoide (CO) emissions from boilers of the electric power generation facility at Moss...
98-34563,"Regulations on Safety Integration Plans Governing Railroad Consolidations, Mergers, Acquisitions of Control, and Start Up Operations; and Procedures for Surface Transportation Board Consideration of Safety Integration Plans in Cases Involving Railroad Consolidations, Mergers, and Acquisitions of Control",Proposed Rule,"The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board), working in conjunction with each other, have developed complementary proposed regulations establishing procedures for the development and implementation of safety integration plans (SIPs) by railroads proposing to engage in certain specified merger, consolidation, or acquisition of control transactions with another railroad. The scope of the transactions covered under the two rules would be identical except that FRA would also require carriers engaged in ``start up'' transactions to prepare SIPs. Under FRA's proposed rule, railroads seeking to consummate a covered transaction would be required to file a proposed SIP with FRA. (A SIP is a written document explaining how each step in implementing a contemplated transaction would be performed safely.) FRA would then review the SIP and advise the Board as to whether it provides a reasonable assurance of safety for the transaction. The rule would further require a railroad to have an approved SIP by FRA before it could execute operations over property subject to the transaction. Where the Board has been involved in authorizing the transaction, FRA would consult with the Board at all appropriate stages of implementation. Likewise, rail carriers seeking to carry out a transaction within the Board's jurisdiction for which the Board has concluded such consideration is necessary, would be required to file a SIP with FRA and the Board when they file their application or exemption. FRA would review the SIP and file written comments with the Board's Section of Environmental Analysis (SEA). After reviewing the SIP, SEA's analysis, and comments provided by interested persons during the STB's environmental review process, the Board would then independently evaluate the transaction and decide whether to approve it. Should the Board approve the transaction, FRA would monitor the implementation of the SIP, consult with the Board at all appropriate stages of implementation, and advise the Board when the proposed integration has been safely completed. FRA would be authorized to exercise its full enforcement remedies should either FRA or the STB reject the proposed SIP or a railroad fails to implement the terms of an approved SIP. The proposed rules are designed to enable the Board and FRA to ensure adequate and coordinated consideration of safety integration issues in covered rail transactions while minimizing the burdens on the participants. FRA and the STB believe that the joint rule will serve the public interest in promoting safety in the railroad industry, consistency in decisions, and efficiency in compliance, enabling the agencies to employ their areas of expertise to fulfill their statutory objectives.",1998-12-31,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/31/98-34563/regulations-on-safety-integration-plans-governing-railroad-consolidations-mergers-acquisitions-of,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-31/pdf/98-34563.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Railroad Administration; Surface Transportation Board,"492,185,481","The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board), working in conjunction with each other, have developed complementary proposed regulations establishing procedures for the development and implementation of..."
98-34577,Notice of Availability of Staff Draft Proposed Rule Requirements for Certain Generally Licensed Industrial Devices Containing Byproduct Material,Proposed Rule,"The NRC is making available a staff draft rulemaking to amend its regulations governing the use of byproduct material in certain measuring, gauging, or controlling devices. The proposed revision includes the addition of explicit requirements for a registration process that the NRC plans to initiate through an earlier proposed rule. This action would propose to add to the regulations the specific criteria for inclusion in the registration program and details about the information required; it would also add a registration fee. The amendments would also modify the quarterly transfer reporting, recordkeeping, and labeling requirements for specific licensees who distribute certain generally licensed devices and clarify which provisions of the regulations apply to all general licenses for byproduct material. The draft proposed rule is intended to allow the NRC to better track certain general licensees, so that they can be contacted or inspected; to track generally licensed devices so that the devices can be identified even if lost or damaged; and to further ensure that general licensees are aware of and understand the requirements for the possession of devices containing byproduct material. Greater awareness helps to ensure that general licensees will properly handle and dispose of generally licensed devices and reduce the potential for incidents that could result in unnecessary radiation exposure to the public and contamination of property.",1998-12-31,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/31/98-34577/notice-of-availability-of-staff-draft-proposed-rule-requirements-for-certain-generally-licensed,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-31/pdf/98-34577.pdf,Nuclear Regulatory Commission,383,"The NRC is making available a staff draft rulemaking to amend its regulations governing the use of byproduct material in certain measuring, gauging, or controlling devices. The proposed revision includes the addition of explicit requirements for a..."
98-34633,"Regulated Navigation Area: Kill Van Kull Channel, Newark Bay Channel, South Elizabeth Channel, Elizabeth Channel, Port Newark Channel, and New Jersey Pierhead Channel, New York and New Jersey",Proposed Rule,"The Coast Guard proposes to revise the Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) to include the Kill Van Kull Channel, Newark Bay Channel, South Elizabeth Channel, Elizabeth Channel, Port Newark Channel, and New Jersey Pierhead Channel, New York and New Jersey. This action is necessary because of the extensive channel deepening project being undertaken jointly by the Army Corps of Engineers and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The RNA is needed to ensure the safety of vessels transiting the restricted channel during blasting and dredging operations.",1998-12-31,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/31/98-34633/regulated-navigation-area-kill-van-kull-channel-newark-bay-channel-south-elizabeth-channel-elizabeth,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-31/pdf/98-34633.pdf,Transportation Department; Coast Guard,"492,53","The Coast Guard proposes to revise the Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) to include the Kill Van Kull Channel, Newark Bay Channel, South Elizabeth Channel, Elizabeth Channel, Port Newark Channel, and New Jersey Pierhead Channel, New York and New Jersey...."
98-34694,List of Rules To Be Reviewed Pursuant to the Regulatory Flexibility Act,Proposed Rule,The Securities and Exchange Commission is today publishing a list of rules to be reviewed pursuant to Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The list is published to provide the public with notice that these rules are scheduled for review by the agency and to invite public comment on them.,1998-12-31,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/31/98-34694/list-of-rules-to-be-reviewed-pursuant-to-the-regulatory-flexibility-act,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-31/pdf/98-34694.pdf,Securities and Exchange Commission,466,The Securities and Exchange Commission is today publishing a list of rules to be reviewed pursuant to Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The list is published to provide the public with notice that these rules are scheduled for review by...
98-34699,"Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan Revision, Antelope Valley Air Pollution Control District",Proposed Rule,"EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) that concern three administrative rules. The intended effect of proposing approval of these rules is to incorporate changes for clarity and consistency with revised federal and state regulations. EPA is proposing approval of these revisions to be incorporated into the California SIP for the attainment of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for ozone under title I of the Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act). In the Final Rules Section of this Federal Register, the EPA is approving the state's SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this administrative change as a noncontroversial revision and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for this approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated in relation to this rule. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period on this document. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.",1998-12-31,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/31/98-34699/approval-and-promulgation-of-state-implementation-plans-california-state-implementation-plan,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-31/pdf/98-34699.pdf,Environmental Protection Agency,145,EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) that concern three administrative rules. The intended effect of proposing approval of these rules is to incorporate changes for clarity and consistency with revised...
98-34345,Requirements for Child-Resistant Packaging; Household Products Containing Methacrylic Acid,Proposed Rule,"The Commission is proposing a rule to require child-resistant (``CR'') packaging for liquid household products containing more than 5 percent or more methacrylic acid (weight-to-volume) in a single package. The Commission has preliminarily determined that child- resistant packaging is necessary to protect children under 5 years of age from serious personal injury and serious illness resulting from handling or ingesting a toxic amount of methacrylic acid. The Commission is specifically concerned about nail care products containing methacrylic acid, the only household product the Commission has confirmed to contain methacrylic acid. The Commission takes this action under the authority of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970.",1998-12-30,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/30/98-34345/requirements-for-child-resistant-packaging-household-products-containing-methacrylic-acid,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-30/pdf/98-34345.pdf,Consumer Product Safety Commission,84,The Commission is proposing a rule to require child-resistant (``CR'') packaging for liquid household products containing more than 5 percent or more methacrylic acid (weight-to-volume) in a single package. The Commission has preliminarily determined...
98-34350,Health Care Fraud and Abuse Data Collection Program: Reporting of Final Adverse ActionsExtension of Comment Period,Proposed Rule,"On October 30, 1998, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking designed to set forth the policy and procedures for implementing the new Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Banks (HIPDB), in accordance with the statutory requirements of section 1128E of the Social Security Act, as added by section 221(a) of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 (63 FR 58341). We are extending the comment period at the request of several organizations.",1998-12-30,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/30/98-34350/health-care-fraud-and-abuse-data-collection-program-reporting-of-final-adverse-actionsextension-of,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-30/pdf/98-34350.pdf,Health and Human Services Department,221,"On October 30, 1998, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking designed to set forth the policy and procedures for implementing the new Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Banks (HIPDB), in accordance with the statutory requirements of section..."
98-34410,"Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposal to List Nine Bexar County, Texas Invertebrate Species as Endangered",Proposed Rule,"We, the Fish and Wildlife Service, propose to list nine cave- dwelling invertebrates from Bexar County, Texas as endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). Rhadine exilis (no common name) and Rhadine infernalis (no common name) are small, essentially eyeless ground beetles. Batrisodes venyivi (Helotes mold beetle) is a small, eyeless mold beetle. Texella cokendolpheri (Robber Baron Cave harvestman) is a small, eyeless harvestman (daddy- longlegs). Cicurina baronia (Robber Baron cave spider), Cicurina madla (Madla's cave spider), Cicurina venii (no common name), Cicurina vespera (vesper cave spider), and Neoleptoneta microps (Government Canyon cave spider) are all small eyeless, or essentially eyeless, spiders. These species (referred to in this proposed rule as the ``nine invertebrates'' are known from karst features (limestone formations containing caves, sinks, and fissures) in north and northwest Bexar County. Threats to the species and their habitat include destruction and/or deterioration of habitat by construction; filling of caves and karst features and loss of permeable cover; contamination from such things as septic effluent, sewer leaks, run-off, and pesticides; predation by and competition with non-native fire ants; and vandalism. This proposal also constitutes our 12-month finding on a petition to list these nine invertebrates. This proposal, if made final, would implement Federal protection provided by the Act for these species.",1998-12-30,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/30/98-34410/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-proposal-to-list-nine-bexar-county-texas-invertebrate,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-30/pdf/98-34410.pdf,Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service,"253,197","We, the Fish and Wildlife Service, propose to list nine cave- dwelling invertebrates from Bexar County, Texas as endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). Rhadine exilis (no common name) and Rhadine infernalis (no..."
98-34412,Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Determination of Critical Habitat for the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl,Proposed Rule,"We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose designation of critical habitat pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), for the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl (Glaucidium brasilianum cactorum). A total of approximately 730,565 acres of riverine riparian habitat and upland habitat are proposed. Proposed critical habitat is in Pima, Cochise, Pinal, and Maricopa counties, Arizona. If this proposal is made final, section 7 of the Act would prohibit destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat by any activity funded, authorized, or carried out by any Federal agency. Section 4 of the Act requires us to consider economic and other impacts of specifying any particular area as critical habitat. We solicit data and comments from the public on all aspects of this proposal, including data on the economic and other impacts of the designation. We may revise this proposal to incorporate or address new information received during the comment period.",1998-12-30,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/30/98-34412/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-proposed-determination-of-critical-habitat-for-the,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-30/pdf/98-34412.pdf,Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service,"253,197","We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose designation of critical habitat pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), for the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl (Glaucidium brasilianum cactorum). A total of approximately..."
98-34413,"Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Determination of Critical Habitat for the Huachuca Water Umbel, a Plant",Proposed Rule,"We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose designation of critical habitat pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), for Lilaeopsis schaffneriana ssp. recurva, the Huachuca water umbel, a plant. Proposed critical habitat includes a total of 83.9 kilometers (52.1 miles) of streams or rivers in Cochise and Santa Cruz counties, Arizona. If this proposal is made final, section 7 of the Act would prohibit destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat by any activity funded, authorized, or carried out by any Federal agency. Section 4 of the Act requires us to consider economic and other impacts of specifying any particular area as critical habitat. We solicit data and comments from the public on all aspects of this proposal, including data on the economic and other impacts of the designation. We may revise this proposal to incorporate or address new information received during the comment period.",1998-12-30,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/30/98-34413/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-proposed-determination-of-critical-habitat-for-the,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-30/pdf/98-34413.pdf,Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service,"253,197","We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose designation of critical habitat pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), for Lilaeopsis schaffneriana ssp. recurva, the Huachuca water umbel, a plant. Proposed critical..."
98-34420,Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality State Implementation Plans (SIP); Louisiana: Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Program,Proposed Rule,"The EPA is proposing conditional approval of a Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Program proposed by the State of Louisiana. This action is taken under section 110 of the Clean Air Act (the Act). This conditional approval is also being proposed under the parallel processing provision of 40 CFR part 51. The EPA is proposing a conditional approval because the SIP revision is lacking certain elements necessary to meet the statutory and regulatory requirements of an enhanced I/M program. To correct the SIP deficiencies, the State must commit by a date certain within one year of final EPA rulemaking on this SIP to: submit a demonstration supporting its claim of 100 percent network effectiveness; submit an effectiveness demonstration of sticker-based enforcement; submit an opinion from the State Attorney General regarding barriers to immediate suspension authority in the Louisiana Constitution; submit an updated interagency agreement between the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) and the Department of Public Safety (DPS); make changes to the DPS Official Motor Vehicle Inspection Manual (the Manual) to reflect: changing the weight of light-and heavy-duty vehicles covered by the program in the nonattainment area from 8,500 lb. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) to 10,000 lb. GVWR; adding test procedures for evaporative system checks in the nonattainment area to the Manual; adding a list of evaporative system check test equipment for the nonattainment area to the Manual; adding calibration of evaporative system check test equipment to the Manual; and adding an additional training requirement on evaporative system check equipment for inspector/technicians in the nonattainment area to the Manual. Furthermore, the State's I/M program must start up no later than January 1, 2000, to qualify for a final full approval. If the State submits these documents and changes to the Manual to correct the deficiencies noted above by the date committed to within one year of the final conditional approval, then the I/M submittal will be fully approved into the SIP. If the conditions are not met by that date, the conditional approval converts to a disapproval. In addition, EPA has identified two sections of the Federal I/M Regulation for which the State cannot meet the requirements as written. The EPA intends to amend the sections of the Federal rule on test equipment and on-road testing to exempt programs that meet certain criteria from the portions of those sections which have been identified elsewhere in this action. The EPA cannot proceed with final action conditionally approving this SIP until it has completed final rulemaking amending the Federal I/M rule with respect to these issues.",1998-12-30,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/30/98-34420/approval-and-promulgation-of-air-quality-state-implementation-plans-sip-louisiana-motor-vehicle,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-30/pdf/98-34420.pdf,Environmental Protection Agency,145,The EPA is proposing conditional approval of a Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Program proposed by the State of Louisiana. This action is taken under section 110 of the Clean Air Act (the Act). This conditional approval is also being proposed...
98-34422,Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Arizona Maricopa Nonattainment Area; PM-10,Proposed Rule,"EPA is proposing to approve under the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) a revision to the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP) reflecting Arizona State legislation that provides for the expeditious implementation of best management practices to reduce fugitive dust from agricultural sources in the Maricopa County (Phoenix) PM-10 nonattainment area. Because EPA is proposing to approve the State legislation as meeting the reasonably available control measure (RACM) requirements of the Act, EPA is also proposing to withdraw a federal implementation plan (FIP) commitment, promulgated under section 110(c) of the Act, to adopt and implement RACM for agricultural fields and aprons in the Maricopa area.",1998-12-30,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/30/98-34422/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-arizona-maricopa-nonattainment-area-pm-10,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-30/pdf/98-34422.pdf,Environmental Protection Agency,145,EPA is proposing to approve under the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) a revision to the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP) reflecting Arizona State legislation that provides for the expeditious implementation of best management practices to reduce...
98-34521,Debarment and Suspension,Proposed Rule,"Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) proposes to revise the regulations setting forth its policies with regard to the debarment and suspension of individuals or firms from participation in Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published USDA-wide nonprocurement debarment and suspension regulations, and CCC proposes to proceed under such regulations in nonprocurement debarment and suspension actions. CCC will continue to proceed under this part in procurement debarment and suspension actions but will apply the provisions of the USDA procurement debarment and suspension regulations, with the exception of the specified debarring and suspending official, in such procurement actions.",1998-12-30,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/30/98-34521/debarment-and-suspension,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-30/pdf/98-34521.pdf,Agriculture Department; Commodity Credit Corporation,"12,76",Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) proposes to revise the regulations setting forth its policies with regard to the debarment and suspension of individuals or firms from participation in Federal procurement and nonprocurement activities. The U.S....
98-34544,Groundfish Fishery of the Gulf of Alaska; Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone; Gulf of Alaska; Proposed 1999 Harvest Specifications for Groundfish,Proposed Rule,"NMFS proposes 1999 harvest specifications, reserves, and apportionments, for groundfish; Pacific halibut prohibited species catch (PSC) limits; and associated management measures for the groundfish fishery of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to establish harvest limits and associated management measures for groundfish during the 1999 fishing year. The intended effect of this action is to conserve and manage the groundfish resources in the GOA and to provide an opportunity for public participation in the annual groundfish specification process.",1998-12-30,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/30/98-34544/groundfish-fishery-of-the-gulf-of-alaska-fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-gulf-of-alaska,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-30/pdf/98-34544.pdf,Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,"54,361","NMFS proposes 1999 harvest specifications, reserves, and apportionments, for groundfish; Pacific halibut prohibited species catch (PSC) limits; and associated management measures for the groundfish fishery of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is..."
98-34545,Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands; Proposed 1999 Harvest Specifications for Groundfish,Proposed Rule,NMFS proposes 1999 harvest specifications and prohibited species bycatch allowances for the groundfish fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to establish harvest limits and associated management measures for groundfish during the 1999 fishing year and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for the Groundfish Fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area (FMP). The intended effect of this action is to conserve and manage the groundfish resources in the BSAI and to provide an opportunity for public participation in the annual groundfish specification process.,1998-12-30,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/30/98-34545/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-bering-sea-and-aleutian-islands-proposed-1999,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-30/pdf/98-34545.pdf,Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,"54,361",NMFS proposes 1999 harvest specifications and prohibited species bycatch allowances for the groundfish fishery of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to establish harvest limits and associated management...
98-34580,Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. ModelsPC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes,Proposed Rule,"This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. (Pilatus) Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 airplanes. The proposed AD would require removing the ``Alternate Flap System'' from the airplane flight controls and inserting a temporary revision that specifies this change in SECTION 2--LIMITATIONS of the PC-12 Pilot's Operating Handbook. The proposed AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Switzerland. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to preclude improper use of the ``Alternate Flap System'', which could result in flap asymmetry with consequent reduced or loss of control of the airplane.",1998-12-30,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/30/98-34580/airworthiness-directives-pilatus-aircraft-ltd-modelspc-12-and-pc-1245-airplanes,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-30/pdf/98-34580.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159",This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. (Pilatus) Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 airplanes. The proposed AD would require removing the ``Alternate Flap System'' from the airplane...
98-34581,Airworthiness Directives; Industrie Aeronautiche e Meccaniche Model Piaggio P-180 Airplanes,Proposed Rule,"This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all Industrie Aeronautiche e Meccaniche (I.A.M.) Model Piaggio P-180 airplanes. The proposed AD would require inspecting the upper and lower engine nacelle inner panels for any loose or partially detached inner film, and removing any loose or partially detached inner film. The proposed AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Italy. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent the accumulation of loose particles on the engine inlet screen caused by film delamination, which could result in reduced engine power and possible loss of airplane control.",1998-12-30,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/30/98-34581/airworthiness-directives-industrie-aeronautiche-e-meccaniche-model-piaggio-p-180-airplanes,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-30/pdf/98-34581.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159",This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all Industrie Aeronautiche e Meccaniche (I.A.M.) Model Piaggio P-180 airplanes. The proposed AD would require inspecting the upper and lower engine nacelle inner...
98-34587,Regulation of Short-Term Natural Gas Transportation Services; Regulation of Interstate Natural Gas Transportation Services; Order Granting Extention of Time for Filing Comments,Proposed Rule,"On July 29, 1998, the Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) in Docket No. RM98-10-000 (63 FR 42982) and a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) in Docket No. RM98-12-000 (63 FR 42974) dealing with the Regulation of Short-Term Natural Gas Transportation Services. The date for filing comments in these proceedings is being extended at the request of various interested parties.",1998-12-30,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/30/98-34587/regulation-of-short-term-natural-gas-transportation-services-regulation-of-interstate-natural-gas,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-30/pdf/98-34587.pdf,Energy Department; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,"136,167","On July 29, 1998, the Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) in Docket No. RM98-10-000 (63 FR 42982) and a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) in Docket No. RM98-12-000 (63 FR 42974) dealing with the Regulation of Short-Term Natural Gas..."
98-33703,Consolidated ReturnsConsolidated Overall Foreign Losses and Separate Limitation Losses,Proposed Rule,This document contains proposed consolidated return regulations relating to the treatment of overall foreign losses and separate limitation losses in the computation of the foreign tax credit limitation. The proposed rules are necessary to modify existing guidance with respect to overall foreign losses and to provide guidance with respect to separate limitation losses. These proposed regulations affect consolidated groups that compute the foreign tax credit limitation or that dispose of property used in a foreign trade or business. This document also provides notice of a public hearing on these proposed regulations.,1998-12-29,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/29/98-33703/consolidated-returnsconsolidated-overall-foreign-losses-and-separate-limitation-losses,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-29/pdf/98-33703.pdf,Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service,"497,254",This document contains proposed consolidated return regulations relating to the treatment of overall foreign losses and separate limitation losses in the computation of the foreign tax credit limitation. The proposed rules are necessary to modify...
98-34088,Excess Personal Property Reporting Requirements,Proposed Rule,"This proposed regulation streamlines and simplifies the assignment of the disposal condition codes which Federal agencies use to report their excess personal property for utilization and donation. This amendment will reduce the number of codes from 11 to 5 and more accurately define the condition of the excess personal property. It also eliminates the one word brief definition column from the condition code table. The numeric designations of ``1, 4, and 7'' have been retained from the previous regulation to accommodate agencies' automated property disposal systems and the transition from the prior coding to the current coding convention.",1998-12-29,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/29/98-34088/excess-personal-property-reporting-requirements,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-29/pdf/98-34088.pdf,General Services Administration,210,This proposed regulation streamlines and simplifies the assignment of the disposal condition codes which Federal agencies use to report their excess personal property for utilization and donation. This amendment will reduce the number of codes from 11...
98-34317,"Miscellaneous Revisions to the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook, Section A, Management Fee",Proposed Rule,"This is a proposed rule to revise the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook to specify that for all awards of new grants and cooperative agreements and modifications of existing grants and cooperative agreements, management fee shall not be permitted.",1998-12-29,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/29/98-34317/miscellaneous-revisions-to-the-nasa-grant-and-cooperative-agreement-handbook-section-a-management,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-29/pdf/98-34317.pdf,National Aeronautics and Space Administration,301,"This is a proposed rule to revise the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook to specify that for all awards of new grants and cooperative agreements and modifications of existing grants and cooperative agreements, management fee shall not be..."
98-34366,Federal Acquisition Regulation; Increased Payment Protection,Proposed Rule,"The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to increase the required penal amount of payment bonds on construction contracts over $6,250,000 and to allow the contracting officer to increase the amount of any payment bond or alternative payment protection to an amount not to exceed the contract price, if the contracting officer decides that a greater amount is appropriate.",1998-12-29,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/29/98-34366/federal-acquisition-regulation-increased-payment-protection,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-29/pdf/98-34366.pdf,Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration,"103,210,301","The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to increase the required penal amount of payment bonds on construction contracts over $6,250,000 and..."
98-34367,Federal Acquisition Regulation; Cost-Reimbursement Architect- Engineer Contracts,Proposed Rule,The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide guidance on the applicability of certain clauses to cost-reimbursement architect-engineer (A-E) contracts.,1998-12-29,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/29/98-34367/federal-acquisition-regulation-cost-reimbursement-architect--engineer-contracts,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-29/pdf/98-34367.pdf,Defense Department; General Services Administration; National Aeronautics and Space Administration,"103,210,301",The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide guidance on the applicability of certain clauses to cost-reimbursement architect-engineer...
98-34372,Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age in Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance From the Department of Labor,Proposed Rule,"This proposed rule sets out the Department of Labor (DOL) rules for implementing the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (the Act). The Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance. The Act, which applies to persons of all ages, permits the use of certain age distinctions and factors other than age that meet the Act's requirements. Under the Act and the general, government-wide regulations (codified at 45 CFR part 90), all agencies that extend Federal financial assistance are required to issue agency-specific regulations implementing the Act. Programs and activities that receive Federal financial assistance under the Job Training Partnership Act, as amended (JTPA), are already expressly subject to the Act through the JTPA statutory language and the DOL regulations implementing JTPA that are published at 29 CFR part 34. Other DOL recipients have been subject to the Act and government-wide regulations since their effective date in 1979. Accordingly, today's proposed rule does not substantially change DOL recipients' existing duty to refrain from discrimination on the basis of age. This proposal would fulfill the obligation on DOL to issue agency-specific rules under the Act, clarify the responsibilities of DOL recipients under the Act, and describe the DOL investigation, conciliation, and enforcement procedures to ensure compliance.",1998-12-29,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/29/98-34372/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-age-in-programs-and-activities-receiving-federal-financial,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-29/pdf/98-34372.pdf,Labor Department,271,"This proposed rule sets out the Department of Labor (DOL) rules for implementing the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (the Act). The Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in programs and activities receiving Federal financial..."
98-33627,Acquisition Regulation: Contracting by Negotiation,Proposed Rule,"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing this proposed rule to amend the EPA Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) (48 CFR Chapter 15) so that it will conform to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 48 CFR Chapter 1), as revised by Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-02.",1998-12-28,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/28/98-33627/acquisition-regulation-contracting-by-negotiation,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-28/pdf/98-33627.pdf,Environmental Protection Agency,145,"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing this proposed rule to amend the EPA Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) (48 CFR Chapter 15) so that it will conform to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 48 CFR Chapter 1), as revised by Federal..."
98-34200,Limited Service Domestic Voyage Load Lines for River Barges on Lake Michigan,Proposed Rule,"The Coast Guard is extending the comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking on Limited Service Domestic Voyage Load Lines for River Barges on Lake Michigan to March 4, 1999, to allow additional time for public comment.",1998-12-28,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/28/98-34200/limited-service-domestic-voyage-load-lines-for-river-barges-on-lake-michigan,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-28/pdf/98-34200.pdf,Transportation Department; Coast Guard,"492,53","The Coast Guard is extending the comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking on Limited Service Domestic Voyage Load Lines for River Barges on Lake Michigan to March 4, 1999, to allow additional time for public comment."
98-34208,Fruits; Import Regulations; Exemption of Grape Varieties From the Table Grape Import Regulation,Proposed Rule,"This proposed rule would change the table grape import regulation by adding several grape varieties to the list of varieties specifically exempted from the grade, size, quality, and maturity requirements of the grape import regulation. The grape import regulation is based on the requirements implemented under a Federal marketing order for grapes grown in southeastern California. Currently, any variety of vinifera species table grapes, except Emperor, Calmeria, Almeria, and Ribier varieties, are subject to the requirements of the marketing order and the import regulation. The Emperor, Calmeria, Almeria, and Ribier varieties of grapes are exempted from regulations established under the marketing order and therefore the import regulation because they are not produced in the California production area. The grape varieties proposed to be added to the list of exempted varieties are genetically related to and/or possess characteristics similar to the four named varieties, and are not produced in the production area covered under the Federal marketing order. Also, one variety previously not produced in the production area would no longer be exempt because it is currently produced in the area covered by the marketing order. A complete list of exempted varieties would clarify the grape import regulation and make it easier for exporters and importers to make marketing decisions.",1998-12-28,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/28/98-34208/fruits-import-regulations-exemption-of-grape-varieties-from-the-table-grape-import-regulation,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-28/pdf/98-34208.pdf,Agriculture Department; Agricultural Marketing Service,"12,9","This proposed rule would change the table grape import regulation by adding several grape varieties to the list of varieties specifically exempted from the grade, size, quality, and maturity requirements of the grape import regulation. The grape import..."
98-34213,Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants,Proposed Rule,"The Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) provides notice that the public comment period on the proposal to list the Pecos pupfish (Cyprinodon pecosensis) as an endangered species is reopened. The Service, in cooperation with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, New Mexico State Parks Department, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and Bureau of Reclamation, has formulated a draft Conservation Agreement that may provide significant new information concerning the threats to the survival of the species. The reopening of the comment period will allow all interested parties to submit comments on the proposal and the draft Conservation Agreement. The draft Conservation Agreement is available for review (see ADDRESSES), and we are seeking comments or suggestions from the public, other concerned governmental agencies, the scientific community, industry, or any other interested parties concerning the proposed rule and the draft Conservation Agreement.",1998-12-28,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/28/98-34213/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-28/pdf/98-34213.pdf,Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service,"253,197","The Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) provides notice that the public comment period on the proposal to list the Pecos pupfish (Cyprinodon pecosensis) as an endangered species is reopened. The Service, in cooperation with the New Mexico Department of..."
98-34230,"Radio Broadcasting Services; Gackle, ND",Proposed Rule,"The Commission requests comments on a petition filed by High Plains Broadcasting, Inc., to allot Channel 256C to Gackle, ND, as the community's first local aural service. Channel 256C can be allotted to Gackle in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements without the imposition of a site restriction, at coordinates 46-37-30 NL; 98-08-30 WL. Canadian concurrence in the allotment is required since Gackle is located within 320 kilometers (200 miles) of the U.S.-Canadian border.",1998-12-28,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/28/98-34230/radio-broadcasting-services-gackle-nd,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-28/pdf/98-34230.pdf,Federal Communications Commission,161,"The Commission requests comments on a petition filed by High Plains Broadcasting, Inc., to allot Channel 256C to Gackle, ND, as the community's first local aural service. Channel 256C can be allotted to Gackle in compliance with the Commission's..."
98-34231,"Radio Broadcasting Services; New England, ND",Proposed Rule,"The Commission requests comments on a petition filed by High Plains Broadcasting, Inc., seeking the allotment of Channel 239C to New England, ND, as the community's first local aural service. Channel 239C can be allotted to New England in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements without the imposition of a site restriction, at coordinates 46-32-24 NL; 102-51-48 WL. Canadian concurrence in the allotment is required since New England is located within 320 kilometers (200 miles) of the U.S.-Canadian border.",1998-12-28,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/28/98-34231/radio-broadcasting-services-new-england-nd,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-28/pdf/98-34231.pdf,Federal Communications Commission,161,"The Commission requests comments on a petition filed by High Plains Broadcasting, Inc., seeking the allotment of Channel 239C to New England, ND, as the community's first local aural service. Channel 239C can be allotted to New England in compliance..."
98-34232,"Radio Broadcasting Services; Hazelton, ND",Proposed Rule,"The Commission requests comments on a petition filed by High Plains Broadcasting, Inc. to allot Channel 280C to Hazelton, ND, as the community's first local aural service. Channel 280C can be allotted to Hazelton in compliance with the Commission's minimum distance separation requirements with a site restriction of 20.4 kilometers (12.7 miles) north, at coordinates 46-38-05 NL; 100-25-40 WL, to avoid a short-spacing to Station KGIM-FM, Channel 279C1, Redfield, SD. Canadian concurrence in the allotment is required since Hazelton is located within 320 kilometers (200 miles) of the U.S.-Canadian border.",1998-12-28,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/28/98-34232/radio-broadcasting-services-hazelton-nd,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-28/pdf/98-34232.pdf,Federal Communications Commission,161,"The Commission requests comments on a petition filed by High Plains Broadcasting, Inc. to allot Channel 280C to Hazelton, ND, as the community's first local aural service. Channel 280C can be allotted to Hazelton in compliance with the Commission's..."
98-34233,"Radio Broadcasting Services; Manhattan, MT",Proposed Rule,"This document requests comments on a petition filed by Manhattan Broadcasting Company proposing the allotment of Channel 289A to Manhattan, Montana, as that community's first local broadcast service. The channel can be allotted to Manhattan without a site restriction at coordinates 45-51-12 and 111-19-42.",1998-12-28,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/28/98-34233/radio-broadcasting-services-manhattan-mt,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-28/pdf/98-34233.pdf,Federal Communications Commission,161,"This document requests comments on a petition filed by Manhattan Broadcasting Company proposing the allotment of Channel 289A to Manhattan, Montana, as that community's first local broadcast service. The channel can be allotted to Manhattan without a..."
98-34234,"Radio Broadcasting Services; West Tisbury, MA",Proposed Rule,"This document requests comments on a petition filed by Oasis Financial Corporation proposing the allotment of Channel 282A to West Tisbury, Massachusetts, as that community's first local broadcast service. The channel can be allotted to West Tisbury at coordinates 41- 22-52 and 70-40-30.",1998-12-28,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/28/98-34234/radio-broadcasting-services-west-tisbury-ma,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-28/pdf/98-34234.pdf,Federal Communications Commission,161,"This document requests comments on a petition filed by Oasis Financial Corporation proposing the allotment of Channel 282A to West Tisbury, Massachusetts, as that community's first local broadcast service. The channel can be allotted to West Tisbury at..."
98-34235,"Radio Broadcasting Services; Knox City, TX",Proposed Rule,"This document requests comments on a petition filed by Alalatex Broadcasters, proposing the allotment of Channel 297A to Knox City, Texas. The channel can be allotted to Knox City with a site restriction 13.2 kilometers (8.2 miles) west of the community at coordinates 33-25-03 and 99-40-16.",1998-12-28,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/28/98-34235/radio-broadcasting-services-knox-city-tx,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-28/pdf/98-34235.pdf,Federal Communications Commission,161,"This document requests comments on a petition filed by Alalatex Broadcasters, proposing the allotment of Channel 297A to Knox City, Texas. The channel can be allotted to Knox City with a site restriction 13.2 kilometers (8.2 miles) west of the..."
98-34236,"Radio Broadcasting Services; Augusta, WI",Proposed Rule,"This document requests comments on a petition filed by L. Topaz Enterprises, Inc. proposing the allotment of Channel 268C3 to Augusta, Wisconsin, as that community's first local broadcast service. The channel can be allotted to Augusta with a site restriction 12.3 kilometers (7.7 miles) east of the community at coordinates 44-40-11 and 90-57-55.",1998-12-28,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/28/98-34236/radio-broadcasting-services-augusta-wi,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-28/pdf/98-34236.pdf,Federal Communications Commission,161,"This document requests comments on a petition filed by L. Topaz Enterprises, Inc. proposing the allotment of Channel 268C3 to Augusta, Wisconsin, as that community's first local broadcast service. The channel can be allotted to Augusta with a site..."
98-34243,Adjustment of Civil Money Penalties for Inflation,Proposed Rule,"This document proposes adjustments in the civil money penalties that may be assessed under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for repeated or willful violations of the minimum wage or overtime provisions of the FLSA, and for violations of the child labor provisions of the FLSA. These adjustments are being made to meet requirements of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, which requires that Federal agencies issue regulations that make inflationary adjustments in their civil money penalties pursuant to a specified formula and make periodic adjustments after the initial increase at least every four years thereafter, in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the amended Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act.",1998-12-28,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/28/98-34243/adjustment-of-civil-money-penalties-for-inflation,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-28/pdf/98-34243.pdf,Labor Department; Wage and Hour Division,"271,524","This document proposes adjustments in the civil money penalties that may be assessed under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for repeated or willful violations of the minimum wage or overtime provisions of the FLSA, and for violations of the child..."
98-34295,Project XL Rulemaking for New York State Public Utilities; Hazardous Waste Management System,Proposed Rule,"On December 7, 1998, EPA published a request for comments on a proposed rule and draft final project agreement (FPA) for the Project XL Rulemaking for New York State Public Utilities [FRL-6197-7, 63 FR 67561-67571]. The original comment period was thirty (30) days from the date of publication. EPA has received a request to extend the comment period. EPA is today granting a twenty-one (21) day extension from January 6, 1999, to January 27, 1999, for comments on the proposed rule and FPA for New York State's XL project.",1998-12-28,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/28/98-34295/project-xl-rulemaking-for-new-york-state-public-utilities-hazardous-waste-management-system,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-28/pdf/98-34295.pdf,Environmental Protection Agency,145,"On December 7, 1998, EPA published a request for comments on a proposed rule and draft final project agreement (FPA) for the Project XL Rulemaking for New York State Public Utilities [FRL-6197-7, 63 FR 67561-67571]. The original comment period was..."
98-34307,National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories: Pulp and Paper Production,Proposed Rule,"Under the authority of the Clean Air Act, as amended, the EPA has promulgated standards (63 FR 18504, April 15, 1998) to reduce hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions from the pulp and paper production source category. This rule is known as the Pulp and Paper national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) and is the air component of the integrated air and water rules for the pulp and paper industry, commonly known as the Pulp and Paper Cluster Rules. The rule applies to pulp and paper production processes included under the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 26. In this action, the EPA is proposing to amend certain regulatory text in the NESHAP regarding the Voluntary Advanced Technology Incentives Program. The EPA views the amendments to be noncontroversial and anticipates no adverse comments. Consequently, the EPA also is publishing these amendments to the NESHAP as a direct final rule in the RULES AND REGULATIONS section of today's Federal Register publication. If no significant, adverse comments regarding the proposed amendments are received by the date specified in this document, then the EPA will take no further action with respect to this proposal and the amendments to the NESHAP will become effective on the date provided in the direct final rule.",1998-12-28,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/28/98-34307/national-emission-standards-for-hazardous-air-pollutants-for-source-categories-pulp-and-paper,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-28/pdf/98-34307.pdf,Environmental Protection Agency,145,"Under the authority of the Clean Air Act, as amended, the EPA has promulgated standards (63 FR 18504, April 15, 1998) to reduce hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions from the pulp and paper production source category. This rule is known as the Pulp..."
98-34313,Fair Housing Performance Standards for Acceptance of Consolidated Plan Certifications and Compliance with Community Development Block Grant Performance Review Criteria; Extension of Public Comment Period,Proposed Rule,"On October 28, 1998, HUD published a proposed rule that would amend the regulations on Consolidated Submissions for Community Planning and Development Programs to establish a standard for determining if the jurisdiction's certification regarding affirmatively furthering fair housing is inaccurate. The October 28, 1998 proposed rule also would amend the regulations on Community Development Block Grants to provide performance review standards for affirmatively furthering fair housing requirements. The public comment period on this rule was scheduled to close on December 28, 1998. This document extends the public comment period on this proposed rule to February 26, 1999.",1998-12-28,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/28/98-34313/fair-housing-performance-standards-for-acceptance-of-consolidated-plan-certifications-and-compliance,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-28/pdf/98-34313.pdf,Housing and Urban Development Department,228,"On October 28, 1998, HUD published a proposed rule that would amend the regulations on Consolidated Submissions for Community Planning and Development Programs to establish a standard for determining if the jurisdiction's certification regarding..."
98-33909,Revisions to Library Reference Rule; Further Changes,Proposed Rule,This document addresses comments on the PRC's initial proposed revisions to rules on the use of library references. It also presents another set of revisions for comment. The revisions are intended to improve administrative aspects of the library reference practice.,1998-12-24,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/24/98-33909/revisions-to-library-reference-rule-further-changes,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-24/pdf/98-33909.pdf,Postal Regulatory Commission,409,This document addresses comments on the PRC's initial proposed revisions to rules on the use of library references. It also presents another set of revisions for comment. The revisions are intended to improve administrative aspects of the library...
98-33927,Appeal of Post Office Closing,Proposed Rule,"This document addresses matters related to the establishment of a docket to consider an objection to the closing of an Encinitas, CA post office. It identifies likely legal issues and establishes a procedural schedule.",1998-12-24,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/24/98-33927/appeal-of-post-office-closing,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-24/pdf/98-33927.pdf,Postal Regulatory Commission,409,"This document addresses matters related to the establishment of a docket to consider an objection to the closing of an Encinitas, CA post office. It identifies likely legal issues and establishes a procedural schedule."
98-33994,Right-of-way Program Administration,Proposed Rule,The FHWA is proposing to amend its right-of-way regulations for federally assisted transportation programs. The FHWA requests comments on the proposed regulations and any other issues believed to be relevant to the administration of the real estate aspects of the Federal-aid highway program. The regulations are arranged to follow the same sequence as the development and implementation of a Federal-aid project to assist the public and State transportation department (STD) in locating regulations applicable to a specific point of interest. This proposal is intended to clarify the State-Federal partnership.,1998-12-24,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/24/98-33994/right-of-way-program-administration,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-24/pdf/98-33994.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Highway Administration,"492,170",The FHWA is proposing to amend its right-of-way regulations for federally assisted transportation programs. The FHWA requests comments on the proposed regulations and any other issues believed to be relevant to the administration of the real estate...
98-34027,Mechanical and Digital Phonorecord Delivery Rate Adjustment Proceeding,Proposed Rule,The Copyright Office of the Library of Congress is submitting for public comment proposed regulations which set the royalty rate for the delivery of digital phonorecords in general and defer until the next scheduled rate adjustment proceeding further consideration of the royalty rate for the delivery of a digital phonorecord where the reproduction or distribution is incidental to the transmission which constitutes a digital phonorecord delivery.,1998-12-24,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/24/98-34027/mechanical-and-digital-phonorecord-delivery-rate-adjustment-proceeding,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-24/pdf/98-34027.pdf,"Library of Congress; Copyright Office, Library of Congress","277,87",The Copyright Office of the Library of Congress is submitting for public comment proposed regulations which set the royalty rate for the delivery of digital phonorecords in general and defer until the next scheduled rate adjustment proceeding further...
98-34057,"Proposed Establishment of Class D Airspace; Lawrenceville, GA",Proposed Rule,"This notice proposes to establish Class D airspace at Lawrenceville, GA. An automated weather observing system has been installed in the Gwinnett County-Briscoe Field Airport Traffic Control Tower, which transmits required weather observations. Therefore, the airport now meets the criteria for Class D airspace. The Class D airspace will consist of that airspace extending from the surface to and including 3,600 feet MSL within a 4.6-mile radius of the Lawrenceville/Gwinnett County-Briscoe Field Airport.",1998-12-24,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/24/98-34057/proposed-establishment-of-class-d-airspace-lawrenceville-ga,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-24/pdf/98-34057.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159","This notice proposes to establish Class D airspace at Lawrenceville, GA. An automated weather observing system has been installed in the Gwinnett County-Briscoe Field Airport Traffic Control Tower, which transmits required weather observations...."
98-34059,"Proposed Amendment to Class E Airspace; Linden, NJ",Proposed Rule,"This notice proposes to amend the Class E airspace area at Linden, NJ. The development of new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) based on the Global Positioning System (GPS) at Linden Airport, NJ, has made this proposal necessary. Additional controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) is needed to accommodate the SIAP and for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.",1998-12-24,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/24/98-34059/proposed-amendment-to-class-e-airspace-linden-nj,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-24/pdf/98-34059.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159","This notice proposes to amend the Class E airspace area at Linden, NJ. The development of new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) based on the Global Positioning System (GPS) at Linden Airport, NJ, has made this proposal necessary...."
98-34060,"Proposed Amendment to Class E Airspace; Selinsgrove, PA",Proposed Rule,"This notice proposes to amend the Class E airspace area at Selinsgrove, PA. The development of a new Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) based on the Global Positioning System (GPS) and the amendment of the VHF Omnidirectional Radio Range (VOR) or GPS-A SIAP at Penn Valley Airport, PA, have made this proposal necessary. Additional controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) is needed to accommodate these SIAPs and for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.",1998-12-24,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/24/98-34060/proposed-amendment-to-class-e-airspace-selinsgrove-pa,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-24/pdf/98-34060.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159","This notice proposes to amend the Class E airspace area at Selinsgrove, PA. The development of a new Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) based on the Global Positioning System (GPS) and the amendment of the VHF Omnidirectional Radio Range..."
98-34066,National Practitioner Data Bank for Adverse Information on Physicians and Other Health Care Practitioners: Medical Malpractice Payments Reporting Requirements,Proposed Rule,"This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposes amendments to the existing regulations implementing the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of l986, establishing the National Practitioner Data Bank for Adverse Information on Physicians and Other Health Care Practitioners (the Data Bank). The proposed regulations would amend the existing reporting requirements regarding payments on medical malpractice claims or actions in order to include reports on payments made on behalf of those practitioners who provided the medical care that is the subject of the claim or action, whether or not they were named as defendants in the claim or action. These amendments are designed to prevent the evasion of Data Bank medical malpractice payments reporting requirements.",1998-12-24,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/24/98-34066/national-practitioner-data-bank-for-adverse-information-on-physicians-and-other-health-care,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-24/pdf/98-34066.pdf,Health and Human Services Department; Health Resources and Services Administration,"221,222","This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposes amendments to the existing regulations implementing the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of l986, establishing the National Practitioner Data Bank for Adverse Information on Physicians and Other..."
98-34125,Domestic Licensing of Special Nuclear Material; Request For Public Comments on Rulemaking Activities,Proposed Rule,"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is making available, through the use of the Internet, draft rule language and associated guidance documents governing Domestic Licensing of Special Nuclear Material and requesting public comment. The Commission has directed the staff to continue public discussion of all relevant documents with stakeholders, including use of the Internet, and submit a revised proposed rulemaking package for Commission approval in June 1999. After Commission approval, a proposed rule will be published for public comment.",1998-12-24,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/24/98-34125/domestic-licensing-of-special-nuclear-material-request-for-public-comments-on-rulemaking-activities,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-24/pdf/98-34125.pdf,Nuclear Regulatory Commission,383,"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is making available, through the use of the Internet, draft rule language and associated guidance documents governing Domestic Licensing of Special Nuclear Material and requesting public comment. The..."
98-34135,Management Information System (MIS) Requirements,Proposed Rule,The Coast Guard proposes to change the Management Information System (MIS) annual reporting requirements for chemical drug testing. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has requested that the Coast Guard reduce its collection of information effort. The proposed rule would exempt certain marine employers from submitting the annual MIS report and would eliminate the requirement for all marine employers to notify the Coast Guard when a consortium or other party submits the employer's annual report.,1998-12-24,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/24/98-34135/management-information-system-mis-requirements,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-24/pdf/98-34135.pdf,Transportation Department; Coast Guard,"492,53",The Coast Guard proposes to change the Management Information System (MIS) annual reporting requirements for chemical drug testing. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has requested that the Coast Guard reduce its collection of information...
98-34137,"Federal Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance; Employer Identification Numbers for State and Local Government Employment",Proposed Rule,"We propose to amend our current rules dealing with the special identification numbers we issue to States that submit modifications to their voluntary social security coverage group agreements. Under the proposed revision, we would issue special identification numbers only in cases where a modification extends coverage to periods prior to 1987. This revision will permit SSA to divert scarce SSA resources to other priority workloads without adversely affecting State recordkeeping operations.",1998-12-24,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/24/98-34137/federal-old-age-survivors-and-disability-insurance-employer-identification-numbers-for-state-and,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-24/pdf/98-34137.pdf,Social Security Administration,470,"We propose to amend our current rules dealing with the special identification numbers we issue to States that submit modifications to their voluntary social security coverage group agreements. Under the proposed revision, we would issue special..."
98-34169,"Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Griffin, GA",Proposed Rule,"This notice proposes to amend Class E airspace at Griffin, GA. A Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) Runway (RWY) 32 Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) has been developed for Griffin-Spalding County Airport. The out-bound course from the Griffin NDB for the NDB RWY 32 SIAP will be the 141 degree bearing. As a result, the length of the Class E airspace extension southeast of the NDB would be increased from 6.3 miles to 10.5 miles and the width of the airspace extension would be 5.2 miles.",1998-12-24,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/24/98-34169/proposed-amendment-of-class-e-airspace-griffin-ga,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-24/pdf/98-34169.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159","This notice proposes to amend Class E airspace at Griffin, GA. A Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) Runway (RWY) 32 Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) has been developed for Griffin-Spalding County Airport. The out-bound course from the Griffin..."
98-34206,Amendments to Regulations Under the Federal Seed Act; Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Rule,Proposed Rule,"The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is extending the public comment period from December 21, 1998, until February 4, 1999, on the proposed rule to amend the Regulations under FSA. The proposed changes would designate seeds of species listed in the Federal Noxious Weed Act (FNWA) as noxious in interstate commerce, add kinds to the list of those subject to the FSA, update the seed testing regulations, update the seed certification regulations, and correct several minor errors. This proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on October 20, 1998.",1998-12-24,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/24/98-34206/amendments-to-regulations-under-the-federal-seed-act-extension-of-comment-period-on-proposed-rule,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-24/pdf/98-34206.pdf,Agriculture Department; Agricultural Marketing Service,"12,9","The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is extending the public comment period from December 21, 1998, until February 4, 1999, on the proposed rule to amend the Regulations under FSA. The proposed changes would designate seeds of species listed in the..."
98-33742,National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List,Proposed Rule,"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 announces its intent to delete the Yellow Water Road Dump from the National Priorities List (NPL) and requests public comment on this proposed action. The NPL constitutes Appendix B of 40 CFR part 300 which is the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP), which EPA promulgated pursuant to section 105 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended. EPA and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) have determined that the Site poses no significant threat to public health or the environment and, therefore, further remedial measures pursuant to CERCLA are not appropriate.",1998-12-23,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/23/98-33742/national-oil-and-hazardous-substances-pollution-contingency-plan-national-priorities-list,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-23/pdf/98-33742.pdf,Environmental Protection Agency,145,The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 announces its intent to delete the Yellow Water Road Dump from the National Priorities List (NPL) and requests public comment on this proposed action. The NPL constitutes Appendix B of 40 CFR part 300...
98-33852,"Proposed Modification of the Orlando Class B Airspace Area, FL; Public Meeting",Proposed Rule,"This notice changes the dates of two fact-finding informal airspace meetings. The purpose of these meetings is to provide interested parties the opportunity to present views, recommendations, and comments on the planned modification to the Orlando Class B airspace area, and the Sanford, FL Class D airspace area.",1998-12-23,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/23/98-33852/proposed-modification-of-the-orlando-class-b-airspace-area-fl-public-meeting,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-23/pdf/98-33852.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159","This notice changes the dates of two fact-finding informal airspace meetings. The purpose of these meetings is to provide interested parties the opportunity to present views, recommendations, and comments on the planned modification to the Orlando..."
98-33868,Withdrawal of Proposed Regulations,Proposed Rule,This document withdraws proposed regulations amending the income tax regulations. This action is taken to remove from the IRS' inventory of regulations projects those proposed regulations that are in an inactive status and would remain in an inactive status for the foreseeable future.,1998-12-23,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/23/98-33868/withdrawal-of-proposed-regulations,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-23/pdf/98-33868.pdf,Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service,"497,254",This document withdraws proposed regulations amending the income tax regulations. This action is taken to remove from the IRS' inventory of regulations projects those proposed regulations that are in an inactive status and would remain in an inactive...
98-33894,Service Contracts Subject to the Shipping Act of 1984,Proposed Rule,"The Federal Maritime Commission (``Commission'' or ``FMC'') proposes to revise its regulations governing service contracts between shippers and ocean common carriers to reflect changes made to the Shipping Act of 1984 (``1984 Act''), the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998 and the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998). Specifically, the Commission proposes to revise its regulations implementing section 8(c) of the 1984 Act and create a new regulation which would govern only service contract filings. The Commission is proposing to establish new rules for service contract filing and essential terms publication, revise its regulations to include the newly permitted agreement and multiple shipper-party service contracts, and make other conforming changes. The Commission is also proposing an electronic filing system for service contracts which is intended to reduce the filing burden on parties and accommodate the efficient processing and review of what is predicted to be a large number of filed contracts.",1998-12-23,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/23/98-33894/service-contracts-subject-to-the-shipping-act-of-1984,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-23/pdf/98-33894.pdf,Federal Maritime Commission,178,"The Federal Maritime Commission (``Commission'' or ``FMC'') proposes to revise its regulations governing service contracts between shippers and ocean common carriers to reflect changes made to the Shipping Act of 1984 (``1984 Act''), the Ocean Shipping..."
98-33905,Privacy Act; Implementation,Proposed Rule,"In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, as amended, the Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) gives notice of a proposed amendment to exempt a new system of records, the IRS Audit Trail Lead Analysis System--Treasury/IRS 34.020, from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. The exemptions are intended to comply with the legal prohibitions against the disclosure of certain kinds of information and to protect certain information, about individuals, maintained in this system of records.",1998-12-23,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/23/98-33905/privacy-act-implementation,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-23/pdf/98-33905.pdf,Treasury Department,497,"In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, as amended, the Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) gives notice of a proposed amendment to exempt a new system of records, the IRS Audit Trail Lead..."
98-33919,Virginia Regulatory Program,Proposed Rule,OSM is announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Virginia regulatory program (hereinafter referred to as the Virginia program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The proposed amendment clarifies the State's interpretation of its regulations concerning the disposal of excess spoil. The amendment is intended to improve the operational efficiency of the Virginia program.,1998-12-23,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/23/98-33919/virginia-regulatory-program,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-23/pdf/98-33919.pdf,Interior Department; Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office,"253,480",OSM is announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Virginia regulatory program (hereinafter referred to as the Virginia program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The proposed amendment clarifies the State's...
98-33920,Virginia Regulatory Program,Proposed Rule,OSM is announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Virginia regulatory program (hereinafter referred to as the Virginia program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The proposed amendment provides clarification of an existing State directive concerning permit revisions. The amendment is intended to improve the operational efficiency of the State program.,1998-12-23,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/23/98-33920/virginia-regulatory-program,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-23/pdf/98-33920.pdf,Interior Department; Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office,"253,480",OSM is announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Virginia regulatory program (hereinafter referred to as the Virginia program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). The proposed amendment provides clarification...
98-33985,Standards for Business Practices of Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines,Proposed Rule,"The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is proposing to amend Sec. 284.10 of its regulations governing standards for conducting business practices and electronic communication with interstate natural gas pipelines. The Commission is proposing to incorporate by reference the most recent version of the standards, Version 1.3 promulgated July 31, 1998, by the Gas Industry Standards Board (GISB).",1998-12-23,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/23/98-33985/standards-for-business-practices-of-interstate-natural-gas-pipelines,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-23/pdf/98-33985.pdf,Energy Department; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,"136,167",The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is proposing to amend Sec. 284.10 of its regulations governing standards for conducting business practices and electronic communication with interstate natural gas pipelines. The Commission is proposing to...
98-34037,Notice of Data Availability; Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Pretreatment Standards for the Industrial Laundries Point Source Category,Proposed Rule,"On December 17, 1997, EPA proposed pretreatment standards for pollutants discharged to publicly owned treatment works (62 FR 66181). This notice presents a summary of the data received since the proposal, and an assessment of the usefulness of the data in EPA's analyses; presents a modified technology option suggested by commenters; presents a modified no regulation option suggested by commenters; discusses a voluntary industry program, and discusses other specific issues raised by commenters including the methodology for the passthrough analysis. EPA solicits public comments regarding any of the information presented in this notice of data availability and the record supporting this notice.",1998-12-23,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/23/98-34037/notice-of-data-availability-effluent-limitations-guidelines-and-pretreatment-standards-for-the,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-23/pdf/98-34037.pdf,Environmental Protection Agency,145,"On December 17, 1997, EPA proposed pretreatment standards for pollutants discharged to publicly owned treatment works (62 FR 66181). This notice presents a summary of the data received since the proposal, and an assessment of the usefulness of the data..."
98-34110,Higher Education Act of 1965; Notice of Intent To Establish Negotiated Rulemaking Committees,Proposed Rule,"The Secretary of Education (Secretary) announces his intention to establish four negotiated rulemaking committees to draft proposed rules to implement Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Higher Education Amendments of 1998. The Secretary further announces the organizations or groups believed to represent the interests that should participate in the negotiated rulemaking process. The Secretary intends to select participants for the negotiated rulemaking process from nominees of these organizations or groups. The Secretary requests nominations for additional participants from anyone who believes that the organizations or groups listed do not adequately represent the statutory list of interests.",1998-12-23,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/23/98-34110/higher-education-act-of-1965-notice-of-intent-to-establish-negotiated-rulemaking-committees,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-23/pdf/98-34110.pdf,Education Department,126,"The Secretary of Education (Secretary) announces his intention to establish four negotiated rulemaking committees to draft proposed rules to implement Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Higher Education Amendments of 1998...."
98-33554,"Licensing, Financial Responsibility Requirements, and General Duties for Ocean Transportation Intermediaries",Proposed Rule,"The Federal Maritime Commission proposes to add new regulations establishing licensing and financial responsibility requirements for ocean transportation intermediaries in accordance with the Shipping Act of 1984, as modified by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998 (the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998).",1998-12-22,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/22/98-33554/licensing-financial-responsibility-requirements-and-general-duties-for-ocean-transportation,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-22/pdf/98-33554.pdf,Federal Maritime Commission,178,"The Federal Maritime Commission proposes to add new regulations establishing licensing and financial responsibility requirements for ocean transportation intermediaries in accordance with the Shipping Act of 1984, as modified by the Ocean Shipping..."
98-33648,Adequate Disclosure of Gifts,Proposed Rule,"This document contains proposed regulations relating to changes made by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 and the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 regarding the valuation of prior gifts in determining estate and gift tax liability, and the period of limitations for assessing and collecting gift tax. The proposed regulations affect individual donors and the estates of those donors. This document also provides notice of a public hearing on these proposed regulations.",1998-12-22,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/22/98-33648/adequate-disclosure-of-gifts,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-22/pdf/98-33648.pdf,Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service,"497,254",This document contains proposed regulations relating to changes made by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 and the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 regarding the valuation of prior gifts in determining estate and gift tax...
98-33757,Pipeline Safety: Incorporation of Standard NFPA 59A in the Liquefied Natural Gas Regulations,Proposed Rule,"This document proposes to replace substantive portions of siting, design, construction, equipment and fire protection provisions of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) regulations and incorporate by reference the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 59A (1996 edition), titled ``Standards for the Production, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)''. This document proposes to amend remaining LNG regulations including some operation and maintenance requirements. These proposed changes are intended to enable operators to utilize current technology, materials, and practices, thereby reducing costs and enhancing economic growth. These changes will eliminate unnecessary or burdensome requirements while maintaining current levels of safety. The proposed rule is consistent with the President's goals of regulatory reinvention and improvement of customer service.",1998-12-22,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/22/98-33757/pipeline-safety-incorporation-of-standard-nfpa-59a-in-the-liquefied-natural-gas-regulations,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-22/pdf/98-33757.pdf,Transportation Department; Research and Special Programs Administration,"492,451","This document proposes to replace substantive portions of siting, design, construction, equipment and fire protection provisions of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) regulations and incorporate by reference the American National Standards Institute (ANSI),..."
98-33775,1998 Biennial Regulatory ReviewSpectrum Aggregation Limits for Wireless Telecommunications Carriers,Proposed Rule,"In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking the Commission undertakes a comprehensive review of the 45 MHz Commercial Mobile Radio Services (CMRS) spectrum cap as part of our biennial review of the Commission's regulations. The Commission seeks comment on whether it should repeal, modify or retain the 45 MHz spectrum cap. In addition, the Commission seeks comment on a petition, submitted by the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA), to forbear from enforcement of the CMRS spectrum cap pursuant to section 10 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. We also seek comment on whether we should retain, modify, or repeal the cellular cross-ownership rule.",1998-12-22,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/22/98-33775/1998-biennial-regulatory-reviewspectrum-aggregation-limits-for-wireless-telecommunications-carriers,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-22/pdf/98-33775.pdf,Federal Communications Commission,161,In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking the Commission undertakes a comprehensive review of the 45 MHz Commercial Mobile Radio Services (CMRS) spectrum cap as part of our biennial review of the Commission's regulations. The Commission seeks comment on...
98-33790,Airworthiness Directives; AlliedSignal Inc. VN 411B Very High Frequency (VHF) Navigation Receivers,Proposed Rule,"This document proposes to revise an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) that would have required replacing certain AlliedSignal Inc. VN 411B VHF navigation receivers installed on aircraft if the receivers do not have Modification 20 incorporated. The proposed AD was the result of a report of navigation receiver interference during landing operations. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent VHF navigation receiver interference from frequency modulation (FM) radio station broadcasts, which could cause distortion of the navigation audio and deflection of the desired flight path of the airplane during landing operations with possible loss of control of the airplane. Since issuing the NPRM, the applicable service information has been revised to incorporate additional procedures for modifying the affected navigation receivers (Modification 21). The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has determined that these procedures are necessary to correct the unsafe condition; that the revised service information should be incorporated into the proposed AD; and that the comment period for the proposal should be reopened and the public should have additional time to comment.",1998-12-22,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/22/98-33790/airworthiness-directives-alliedsignal-inc-vn-411b-very-high-frequency-vhf-navigation-receivers,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-22/pdf/98-33790.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159",This document proposes to revise an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) that would have required replacing certain AlliedSignal Inc. VN 411B VHF navigation receivers installed on aircraft if the receivers do not have Modification 20...
98-33791,"Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace HP137 Mk1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes",Proposed Rule,"This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all British Aerospace HP137 Mk1, Jetstream series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 airplanes. The proposed AD would require replacing the nose wheel steering jack seals with seals of an improved design. The proposed AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent the nose landing gear steering from locking up due to deterioration of the original design nose landing gear steering jack seals, which could result in reduced or loss of control of the airplane during takeoff, landing, and taxi operations.",1998-12-22,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/22/98-33791/airworthiness-directives-british-aerospace-hp137-mk1-jetstream-series-200-and-jetstream-models-3101,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-22/pdf/98-33791.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159","This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all British Aerospace HP137 Mk1, Jetstream series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 airplanes. The proposed AD would require replacing the nose wheel steering..."
98-33836,Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Missouri,Proposed Rule,"The EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the state of Missouri except Section (9). This revision makes minor corrections to the ``Construction Permits Required'' rule to increase readability, correct typographical and punctuation errors, and maintain consistency with the Federal regulations. In the final rules section of the Federal Register the EPA is approving the state's SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial revision amendment and anticipates no relevant adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to the direct final rule, no further activity is contemplated. If the EPA receives relevant adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn, and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.",1998-12-22,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/22/98-33836/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-state-of-missouri,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-22/pdf/98-33836.pdf,Environmental Protection Agency,145,"The EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the state of Missouri except Section (9). This revision makes minor corrections to the ``Construction Permits Required'' rule to increase readability, correct..."
98-33838,Approval and Promulgation of Revisions to the Tennessee State Implementation Plan,Proposed Rule,"The EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Tennessee for the purpose of establishing how to determine the efficiency of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) capture systems. In the final rules section of this Federal Register, the EPA is approving the State's SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial revision amendment and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to the direct final rule, no further activity is contemplated in relation to this proposed rule. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.",1998-12-22,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/22/98-33838/approval-and-promulgation-of-revisions-to-the-tennessee-state-implementation-plan,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-22/pdf/98-33838.pdf,Environmental Protection Agency,145,The EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Tennessee for the purpose of establishing how to determine the efficiency of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) capture systems. In the final rules section...
98-33847,"Security Zone: Dignitary Arrival/Departure New York, NY",Proposed Rule,"The Coast Guard proposes to establish permanent security zones around the Wall Street heliport on the East River, the West 30th Street heliport on the Hudson River, and the Marine Air Terminal at La Guardia Airport on Bowery Bay, to protect the President, Vice President, and visiting heads of foreign states or foreign governments during their arrival, departure, and transits to and from the Wall Street and West 30th Street heliports, and the Marine Air Terminal. This action is necessary to protect visiting dignitaries and the Port of New York/New Jersey against terrorism, sabotage or other subversive acts and incidents of a similar nature during the dignitaries' visit to New York City. This action establishes permanent exclusion areas that are active only from shortly before the dignitaries' arrival into an area until shortly after the dignitaries' departure from that area.",1998-12-22,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/22/98-33847/security-zone-dignitary-arrivaldeparture-new-york-ny,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-22/pdf/98-33847.pdf,Transportation Department; Coast Guard,"492,53","The Coast Guard proposes to establish permanent security zones around the Wall Street heliport on the East River, the West 30th Street heliport on the Hudson River, and the Marine Air Terminal at La Guardia Airport on Bowery Bay, to protect the..."
98-33857,Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Proposed Threatened Status for the Plant Yermo xanthocephalus,Proposed Rule,"The Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to list the plant Yermo xanthocephalus (desert yellowhead) as a threatened species pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. Yermo xanthocephalus is a recently described Wyoming endemic known only from the south end of Cedar Rim on the summit of Beaver Rim in southern Fremont County, Wyoming. It is known from a single population occupying an area of less than two hectares (ha) (five acres (ac)) of suitable habitat. In 1998 this population contained an estimated 15,000 plants and existed entirely on Federal lands. Surface disturbances associated with oil and gas development, compaction by vehicles, trampling by livestock, and randomly occurring, catastrophic events threaten the existing population.",1998-12-22,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/22/98-33857/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-proposed-threatened-status-for-the-plant-yermo,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-22/pdf/98-33857.pdf,Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service,"253,197","The Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to list the plant Yermo xanthocephalus (desert yellowhead) as a threatened species pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. Yermo xanthocephalus is a recently described Wyoming endemic known..."
98-32207,RUS Standard for Service Installations at Customer Access Locations,Proposed Rule,"The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) proposes to amend its regulations on Telecommunications Standards and Specifications for Materials, Equipment and Construction, by rescinding RUS Bulletin 345- 52, RUS Standard for Service Entrance and Station Protector Installations, PC-5A, and codifying the revised standard in the Code of Federal Regulations as RUS Standard for Service Installations at Customer Access Locations. The revised standard will update the installation methods used for installing aerial and buried service drops, network interface devices, fused primary station protectors, and protected building entrance terminals at customer access locations as a result of technological advancements made in installation practices and materials over the past 17 years.",1998-12-21,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/21/98-32207/rus-standard-for-service-installations-at-customer-access-locations,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-21/pdf/98-32207.pdf,Agriculture Department; Rural Utilities Service,"12,460","The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) proposes to amend its regulations on Telecommunications Standards and Specifications for Materials, Equipment and Construction, by rescinding RUS Bulletin 345- 52, RUS Standard for Service Entrance and Station..."
98-32929,"Increase in Cash-Out Limit Under Sections 411(a)(7), 411(a)(11), and 417(e)(1)",Proposed Rule,"In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations providing guidance relating to the increase from $3,500 to $5,000 of the limit on distributions from qualified retirement plans that can be made without participant consent. This increase is contained in the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. The text of those temporary regulations also serves as a portion of the text of these proposed regulations. In addition, these proposed regulations propose the elimination, for all distributions, of the ``lookback rule'' pursuant to which the qualified plan benefits of certain participants are deemed to exceed this limit on mandatory distributions. These proposed regulations affect sponsors and administrators of qualified retirement plans, and participants in those plans. The text of those temporary regulations also serves as a portion of the text of these proposed regulations.",1998-12-21,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/21/98-32929/increase-in-cash-out-limit-under-sections-411a7-411a11-and-417e1,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-21/pdf/98-32929.pdf,Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service,"497,254","In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations providing guidance relating to the increase from $3,500 to $5,000 of the limit on distributions from qualified retirement plans that..."
98-32930,Intercompany Obligations,Proposed Rule,"This document contains a proposed regulation that clarifies the treatment of the transfer or extinguishment of rights under an intercompany obligation. The existing regulation has caused uncertainty concerning the tax treatment of such transactions. The proposed regulation affects corporations that are members of consolidated groups, their subsidiaries, and their shareholders.",1998-12-21,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/21/98-32930/intercompany-obligations,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-21/pdf/98-32930.pdf,Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service,"497,254",This document contains a proposed regulation that clarifies the treatment of the transfer or extinguishment of rights under an intercompany obligation. The existing regulation has caused uncertainty concerning the tax treatment of such transactions....
98-33344,Preparer Due Diligence Requirements for Determining Earned Income Credit Eligibility,Proposed Rule,"In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations relating to the due diligence requirements in determining eligibility for the earned income credit for paid preparers of federal income tax returns or claims for refund. The text of those regulations also serves as the text of these proposed regulations. This document also provides notice of a public hearing on these proposed regulations.",1998-12-21,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/21/98-33344/preparer-due-diligence-requirements-for-determining-earned-income-credit-eligibility,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-21/pdf/98-33344.pdf,Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service,"497,254","In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the IRS is issuing temporary regulations relating to the due diligence requirements in determining eligibility for the earned income credit for paid preparers of federal income..."
98-33620,Application and Permit Information Requirements; Permit Eligibility; Definitions of Ownership and Control; the Applicant/ Violator System; Alternative Enforcement Actions,Proposed Rule,"We are proposing revised permit eligibility requirements for surface coal mining operations under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). In particular, we propose to revise how ownership and control of mining operations is determined under section 510(c) of the Act so that applicants who are responsible for unabated violations do not receive new permits. We have designed this proposal to be effective, fair, and consistent with a 1997 decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit addressing ownership and control issues. In addition, we are proposing other changes to other aspects of our regulations in response to comments we received when we sought public participation in developing this proposed rule. Our intent is to improve, clarify, and simplify current regulations as well as to reduce duplicative and burdensome permit information requirements.",1998-12-21,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/21/98-33620/application-and-permit-information-requirements-permit-eligibility-definitions-of-ownership-and,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-21/pdf/98-33620.pdf,Interior Department; Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office,"253,480","We are proposing revised permit eligibility requirements for surface coal mining operations under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). In particular, we propose to revise how ownership and control of mining..."
98-33663,Accessibility Guidelines for Outdoor Developed Areas; Meeting of Regulatory Negotiation Committee,Proposed Rule,"The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) has established a regulatory negotiation committee to develop a proposed rule on accessibility guidelines for newly constructed and altered outdoor developed areas covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Architectural Barriers Act. This document announces the dates, times, and location of the next meeting of the committee, which is open to the public.",1998-12-21,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/21/98-33663/accessibility-guidelines-for-outdoor-developed-areas-meeting-of-regulatory-negotiation-committee,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-21/pdf/98-33663.pdf,Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board,28,The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) has established a regulatory negotiation committee to develop a proposed rule on accessibility guidelines for newly constructed and altered outdoor developed areas covered by...
98-33701,Carrier Automated Tariff Systems,Proposed Rule,"The Federal Maritime Commission proposes to add new regulations establishing the requirements for carrier automated tariff systems in accordance with the Shipping Act of 1984, as modified by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998 and the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998. At the same time, the Commission is repealing its current rules regarding tariffs and service contracts at 46 CFR part 514.",1998-12-21,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/21/98-33701/carrier-automated-tariff-systems,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-21/pdf/98-33701.pdf,Federal Maritime Commission,178,"The Federal Maritime Commission proposes to add new regulations establishing the requirements for carrier automated tariff systems in accordance with the Shipping Act of 1984, as modified by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998 and the Coast Guard..."
98-33710,Hazardous Waste Management System; Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste; Proposed Exclusion,Proposed Rule,"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to grant a petition submitted by Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to exclude (or ``delist''), on a one-time basis, certain solid wastes generated by its wastewater treatment plant and interred at the Stolle Landfill located in Sidney, Ohio from the lists of hazardous wastes contained in Subpart D of 40 CFR Part 261. This landfill was used exclusively by Stolle Corporation, a wholly- owned subsidiary of Alcoa, for disposal of its wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) filter cake from 1981 to 1992. This action responds to a ``delisting'' petition submitted under Sec. 260.20, which allows any person to petition the Administrator to modify or revoke any provision of Parts 260 through 266, 268 and 273, and under Sec. 260.22, which specifically provides generators the opportunity to petition the Administrator to exclude a waste on a ``generator-specific'' basis from the hazardous waste lists. This proposed decision is based on an evaluation of waste-specific information provided by the petitioner. If this proposed decision is finalized, the petitioned waste will be excluded from the requirements of the hazardous waste regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).",1998-12-21,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/21/98-33710/hazardous-waste-management-system-identification-and-listing-of-hazardous-waste-proposed-exclusion,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-21/pdf/98-33710.pdf,Environmental Protection Agency,145,"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to grant a petition submitted by Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to exclude (or ``delist''), on a one-time basis, certain solid wastes generated by its wastewater..."
98-33721,Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Child Restraint Systems; Denial of Petition for Rulemaking,Proposed Rule,This notice denies a petition for rulemaking concerning child seat labels. This petition is denied because all of the suggested amendments either have been made pursuant to other rulemaking activities or have not been supported by new information.,1998-12-21,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/21/98-33721/federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-child-restraint-systems-denial-of-petition-for-rulemaking,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-21/pdf/98-33721.pdf,Transportation Department; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,"492,345",This notice denies a petition for rulemaking concerning child seat labels. This petition is denied because all of the suggested amendments either have been made pursuant to other rulemaking activities or have not been supported by new information.
98-33736,"Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan Revision, Kern County Air Pollution Control District",Proposed Rule,"EPA is approving revisions to the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) which concern the control of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from steam enhanced crude oil production well vents, refinery process vacuum producing devices, refinery process unit turnaround, and polystyrene foam industry. The intended effect of this action is to regulate emissions of VOCs in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act). In the Final Rules Section of this Federal Register, the EPA is approving the state's SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial revision and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for this approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting should do so at this time.",1998-12-21,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/21/98-33736/approval-and-promulgation-of-state-implementation-plans-california-state-implementation-plan,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-21/pdf/98-33736.pdf,Environmental Protection Agency,145,"EPA is approving revisions to the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) which concern the control of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from steam enhanced crude oil production well vents, refinery process vacuum producing devices, refinery..."
98-33747,Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT9D Series Turbofan Engines,Proposed Rule,"This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT9D series turbofan engines. This proposal would require initial and repetitive in-shop eddy current and on-wing ultrasonic inspections of the Combustion Chamber Outer Casing (CCOC) forward flange (L flange) fillet radius for cracking, and replacing cracked L flanges with serviceable parts. Replacement with an improved L flange constitutes terminating action to the repetitive inspections. This proposal is prompted by reports of CCOC rupture due to cracking in the L flange fillet radius. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent CCOC rupture due to cracking, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the aircraft.",1998-12-21,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/21/98-33747/airworthiness-directives-pratt-and-whitney-jt9d-series-turbofan-engines,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-21/pdf/98-33747.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159",This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT9D series turbofan engines. This proposal would require initial and repetitive in-shop eddy current and on-wing ultrasonic...
98-32939,New Technologies in Retirement Plans,Proposed Rule,"This document contains proposed amendments to the regulations governing certain notices and consent required in connection with distributions from retirement plans. Specifically, these proposed regulations set forth applicable standards for the transmission of those notices and consent through electronic media and modify the timing requirements for providing certain distribution-related notices. The proposed regulations provide guidance to plan sponsors and administrators by interpreting the notice and consent requirements in the context of the electronic administration of retirement plans. The proposed regulations affect retirement plan sponsors, administrators, and participants. This document also provides notice of a public hearing on these proposed regulations.",1998-12-18,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/18/98-32939/new-technologies-in-retirement-plans,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-18/pdf/98-32939.pdf,Treasury Department; Internal Revenue Service,"497,254","This document contains proposed amendments to the regulations governing certain notices and consent required in connection with distributions from retirement plans. Specifically, these proposed regulations set forth applicable standards for the..."
98-33326,Lead; Management and Disposal of Lead-Based Paint Debris,Proposed Rule,"EPA is proposing a rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to provide new standards for the management and disposal of lead-based paint (LBP) debris generated by individuals or firms. In another document in today's Federal Register, the Agency is also separately proposing to suspend temporarily the applicability of regulations under Subtitle C of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) which currently apply to LBP debris. The companion RCRA proposal, issued elsewhere in today's Federal Register, is necessary to avoid inconsistent or duplicative Federal requirements under RCRA and TSCA. In addition, this proposal finds LBP debris which is disposed of improperly to be a lead-based paint hazard under TSCA. Today's proposed TSCA standards do not address LBP debris generated by homeowners in their own homes. The Agency is concerned that current RCRA requirements for the identification, management, and disposal LBP debris may be reducing the number of residential LBP abatements by imposing significant disposal costs for LBP debris that is determined to be a hazardous waste under RCRA. Today's proposed rule would provide new management and disposal standards for generators of LBP debris under TSCA. These standards would be generally less burdensome than current RCRA hazardous waste requirements, yet the standards are reliable, effective, safe, and protective of human health and the environment. By reducing costs associated with management and disposal of LBP debris, the Agency believes that the number of abatements will increase thus resulting in a reduction of children exposed to LBP. The Agency is also applying today's proposed standards to LBP debris from renovation, remodeling, public and commercial buildings in order to simplify requirements to generators and transporters of LBP debris.",1998-12-18,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/18/98-33326/lead-management-and-disposal-of-lead-based-paint-debris,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-18/pdf/98-33326.pdf,Environmental Protection Agency,145,"EPA is proposing a rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to provide new standards for the management and disposal of lead-based paint (LBP) debris generated by individuals or firms. In another document in today's Federal Register, the..."
98-33327,Temporary Suspension of Toxicity Characteristic Rule for Specified Lead-Based Paint Debris,Proposed Rule,"EPA is proposing a rule which would suspend temporarily the applicability of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Toxicity Characteristic (TC) Rule (40 CFR 261.24) to debris generated during lead-based paint (LBP) abatements conducted at target housing; deleading projects conducted at public or commercial buildings; and renovation or remodeling and demolition activities at target housing, public buildings, or commercial buildings. Instead of being subject to the TC Rule, LBP debris resulting from the above-mentioned activities would be subject to the management and disposal standards being proposed today under Title IV of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). EPA is proposing this temporary suspension of the TC rule in accordance with RCRA sections 1006(b)(1) and 2002 to avoid duplication and inconsistent regulation of LBP debris and to allow the Agency sufficient time to assess whether any RCRA requirements, in addition to TSCA Title IV requirements, are necessary to assure proper management and disposal of such debris.",1998-12-18,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/18/98-33327/temporary-suspension-of-toxicity-characteristic-rule-for-specified-lead-based-paint-debris,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-18/pdf/98-33327.pdf,Environmental Protection Agency,145,EPA is proposing a rule which would suspend temporarily the applicability of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Toxicity Characteristic (TC) Rule (40 CFR 261.24) to debris generated during lead-based paint (LBP) abatements conducted at...
98-33472,Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; South Carolina,Proposed Rule,"The EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) which updates the emissions inventory and emissions budgets for use in determination of Transportation Conformity in the Cherokee County Ozone Maintenance Area. This SIP revises emissions for the 1990 emissions inventory, and the 2000 and 2002 emissions budgets for Cherokee County. In the final rules section of this Federal Register, the EPA is approving the State's SIP revision as a direct final rule without a prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial revision and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to that direct final rule, no further activity is contemplated in relation to this proposed rule. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period on this document. Any parties interested in commenting on this document should do so at this time.",1998-12-18,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/18/98-33472/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-south-carolina,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-18/pdf/98-33472.pdf,Environmental Protection Agency,145,The EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) which updates the emissions inventory and emissions budgets for use in determination of...
98-33482,Approval and Promulgation of State Plans For Designated Facilities and Pollutants: Tennessee,Proposed Rule,"EPA proposes to approve the Section 111(d)/129 State Plans for Nashville/Davidson County submitted by the State of Tennessee, through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), on December 24, 1996, for implementing and enforcing the Emissions Guidelines applicable to existing Municipal Waste Combustors (MWCs) with capacity to combust more than 250 tons per day of municipal solid waste (MSW) and existing Municipal Solid Waste Landfills. The plans were submitted by the State to satisfy certain federal Clean Air Act requirements. In the Final Rules Section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State plan submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates that it will not receive any significant, material, and adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule and incorporated by reference herein. If no significant, material, and adverse comments are received in response to this proposed rule, no further activity is contemplated in relation to this proposed rule. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action.",1998-12-18,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/18/98-33482/approval-and-promulgation-of-state-plans-for-designated-facilities-and-pollutants-tennessee,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-18/pdf/98-33482.pdf,Environmental Protection Agency,145,"EPA proposes to approve the Section 111(d)/129 State Plans for Nashville/Davidson County submitted by the State of Tennessee, through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), on December 24, 1996, for implementing and enforcing..."
98-33483,Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Amendment 7 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan,Proposed Rule,"NMFS proposes regulations to implement proposed Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery. Amendment 7 and these proposed regulations would reduce the fishing mortality rate in the Atlantic sea scallop fishery to eliminate overfishing and rebuild the biomass in accordance with the requirements of the Sustainable Fisheries Act (SFA). Amendment 7 and these proposed regulations would substantially reduce the level of fishing for Atlantic sea scallops in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) through fishing year 2008 by revising the fishing effort reduction schedule presently in effect by significantly reducing the allowable days-at-sea (DAS) for Atlantic sea scallop vessels starting with fishing year 2000. A less severe reduction is proposed for fishing year 1999. In addition, Amendment 7 and these proposed regulations would implement an annual monitoring process, increase the types of management measures that would be put into effect through framework adjustments, and continue two Mid-Atlantic closed areas until March 1, 2001. The intent of Amendment 7 and these proposed regulations is to eliminate overfishing and rebuild the stocks.",1998-12-18,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/18/98-33483/fisheries-of-the-northeastern-united-states-amendment-7-to-the-atlantic-sea-scallop-fishery,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-18/pdf/98-33483.pdf,Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,"54,361",NMFS proposes regulations to implement proposed Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery. Amendment 7 and these proposed regulations would reduce the fishing mortality rate in the Atlantic sea scallop...
98-33484,Intelligent Networks,Proposed Rule,"The Federal Communications Commission terminates the proceeding concerning third-party access to the local exchange carriers' intelligent networks. Since we conclude that most of the issues raised in this proceeding have been addressed by the Local Competition Order, or are being considered in the Computer III Further Notice, which is the Commission's current review of its Open Network Architecture (ONA) and Computer III requirements, we terminate this proceeding.",1998-12-18,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/18/98-33484/intelligent-networks,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-18/pdf/98-33484.pdf,Federal Communications Commission,161,The Federal Communications Commission terminates the proceeding concerning third-party access to the local exchange carriers' intelligent networks. Since we conclude that most of the issues raised in this proceeding have been addressed by the Local...
98-33537,"Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 Series Airplanes, and Model MD-88 and MD-90-30 Airplanes",Proposed Rule,"This document revises an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80 series airplanes, and Model MD-88 and MD-90-30 airplanes, that would have required replacement of the lanyard assembly pins of the evacuation slides with solid stainless steel pins. That proposal was prompted by a report that, due to stress corrosion on the lanyard pins, the arms of the lanyard assembly of the evacuation slide were found to be frozen. This new action revises the proposed rule by expanding the applicability of the proposed rule to include additional airplanes, and revising the type of replacement pins. The actions specified by this new proposed AD are intended to prevent the improper deployment of the evacuation slide due to such stress corrosion, which could delay or impede evacuation of passengers during an emergency.",1998-12-18,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/18/98-33537/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-9-series-airplanes-and-model-md-88-and-md-90-30,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-18/pdf/98-33537.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159","This document revises an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80 series airplanes, and Model MD-88 and MD-90-30 airplanes, that would have required replacement of the lanyard assembly pins of..."
98-33539,Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 Series Airplanes,Proposed Rule,"This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A300-600 series airplanes. This proposal would require removal of the fuel level sensing amplifier (FLSA) of the trim tank system, modification of the polarization pin code in the electronics bay, and installation of a new, improved FLSA. This proposal is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent continuous aft transfer of fuel due to the FLSA not supplying electrical power to the trim tank overflow sensor, which could result in potential loss of fuel during flight.",1998-12-18,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/18/98-33539/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-600-series-airplanes,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-18/pdf/98-33539.pdf,Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration,"492,159","This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A300-600 series airplanes. This proposal would require removal of the fuel level sensing amplifier (FLSA) of the trim tank system,..."
98-33548,Treatment of Limited Liability Companies Under the Federal Election Campaign Act,Proposed Rule,"The Commission is seeking comments on how to treat limited liability companies (``LLC'') for purposes of the Federal Election Campaign Act (``FECA'' or the ``Act''). LLC's are non-corporate business entities, created under State law, that have characteristics of both partnerships and corporations. While the Commission is proposing that these entities be treated as partnerships for purposes of the Act, please note that no final decision has yet been reached on any of the issues discussed in this Notice.",1998-12-18,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/18/98-33548/treatment-of-limited-liability-companies-under-the-federal-election-campaign-act,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-18/pdf/98-33548.pdf,Federal Election Commission,165,"The Commission is seeking comments on how to treat limited liability companies (``LLC'') for purposes of the Federal Election Campaign Act (``FECA'' or the ``Act''). LLC's are non-corporate business entities, created under State law, that have..."
98-33564,Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees For Fiscal Year 1999,Proposed Rule,"The Commission is seeking proposals to assist it in revising its Schedule of Regulatory Fees in order to recover the amount of regulatory fees that Congress has required it to collect for fiscal year 1999. Section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, provides for the annual assessment and collection of regulatory fees. For fiscal year 1999 sections 9(b) (2) and (3) provide for annual ``Mandatory Adjustments'' and ``Permitted Amendments'' to the Schedule of Regulatory Fees. These revisions will further the National Performance Review goals of reinventing Government by requiring beneficiaries of Commission services to pay for such services.",1998-12-18,1998,12,https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/18/98-33564/assessment-and-collection-of-regulatory-fees-for-fiscal-year-1999,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-12-18/pdf/98-33564.pdf,Federal Communications Commission,161,"The Commission is seeking proposals to assist it in revising its Schedule of Regulatory Fees in order to recover the amount of regulatory fees that Congress has required it to collect for fiscal year 1999. Section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934,..."